West Thebarton

West Thebarton, previously known as West Thebarton Brothel Party, is an Australian rock band from Adelaide.

West Thebarton
Background information
OriginAdelaide, Australia
GenresPub rock
Years active2013-present
LabelsDomestic La La
Associated actsHorror My Friend, Sleep Talk
Websitewww.westthebarton.com
MembersJosh Healey
Tom Gordon
Josh Battersby
Caitlin Thomas
Nick Horvat
Ray Dalfsen
Brian Bolado
Past membersHugh Black
Will Spooner-Adey
Alex Christophel

History

West Thebarton cut their teeth practising in a studio in West Thebarton Road, in the western Adelaide suburb of Thebarton, hence the name of the band.[1]

They released their debut album Different Beings Being Different in 2018.[2]

Members
Current members
  • Ray Dalfsen – lead vocals, guitar (2013–present)
  • Josh Healey – guitar, backing vocals (2013–present)
  • Tom Gordon – guitar, backing vocals (2013–present)
  • Josh Battersby – guitar (2013–present)
  • Brian Bolado – guitar, percussion, backing vocals (2013–present)
  • Nick Horvat – bass (2015–present)
  • Caitlin Thomas – drums (2017–present)
Former members
  • Hugh Black – drums (2015–2017)
  • Will Spooner-Adey – bass (2013–2015)
  • Alex Christophel – drums (2013–2015)

Discography
  • Different Beings Being Different (2018) - Domestic La La

Awards

Different Beings Being Different was nominated for the 2018 ARIA Award for Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album.[3]

In November 2018 they dominated the South Australian Music Awards, taking home four awards: Best Group, Best Release (Different Beings Being Different), Best Song ("Bible Camp") and the People's Choice Rock Award.[4]

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References
  1. Marsh, Walter (28 June 2018), "West Thebarton still calls suburbia home", The Adelaide Review
  2. Mathieson, Craig (24 May 2018), "Adelaide band West Thebarton nail eclectic guitar rock with debut album", Sydney Morning Herald
  3. Moran, Robert; Nathanael, Cooper (11 October 2018), "Amy Shark leads the 2018 ARIA nominations in another big year for women", The Age
  4. "About". South Australian Music Awards. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
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