The Lucky Wonders

Announcing the release of their debut album Thirteen O’Clock
and National Tour

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Byron Bay’s The Lucky Wonders are set to release their debut album ‘Thirteen O’Clock’, and to celebrate are preparing to head out on a mammoth tour across the country.

The Lucky Wonders - 'So You've Never' by HeapsaWill

The Lucky Wonders - 'Home' by HeapsaWill

Consisting of singer songwriter duo Jessie Vintila and Emma Royle, as well as Brent Calcutt on bass and Anastassijah Scales on drums, The Lucky Wonders are building impressive momentum following the release of their debut single ‘Happy Pill’, the first single pulled from ‘Thirteen O’Clock’, in November last year. ‘Happy Pill’ received some Triple J airplay and also went straight to the top of the Triple J ‘Unearthed’ Roots chart, picking up rave reviews along the way as well as strong community radio airplay right across the country.

Recorded in their hometown of Byron with Anthony Lycenko (Xavier Rudd, The Beautiful Girls, Pete Murray), ‘Thirteen O’Clock’ is a delicate blend of roots tunes with a pop underbelly. Most of the album was recorded in the early hours of the morning at Studios 301. During the day the band had to nail blankets over the windows and doors “to adapt to the vampire lifestyle”. At that stage The Lucky Wonders were the duo of Emma and Jessie. They were joined by Ben Franz (The Waifs) on bass and lap steel and Dave Sanders (Acre) on drums on the album.

The album has a theme of connection: with yourself, a lover, the world. Also the connection between hard times and the journey towards happiness.

Explains Emma: “This album covers a lot of ground, the individual tracks read like chapters in a bigger story, and in the end you’re left with something real but optimistic. Despite our contrasting life experiences we create something special when we write together. It’s like, yeah, life can hurt sometimes, but if you stay open, there is a chance at something bigger and fuller.”
And immediately, people have been connecting with The Lucky Wonders' music. On Triple J ‘Unearthed’ users raved about Happy Pill: “I love the harmonies and melody of this great pop song, it’s simple but beautiful”, “Classic Aussie acoustic pop at its finest” and “Really, really like this song and this band. Bring on the album!” to list but a few. The critical response has been equally positive, The Northern Star emphatically announcing: "The only trouble with The Lucky Wonders release is that it leaves you wanting more."

Riding this wave of support, The Lucky Wonders are packing their WonderBus and hitting the road. Playing 40+ shows in some of the country's finest venues, the band will be taking their catchy songs and irreverent banter to woo audiences in every far flung corner of Australia.

‘Thirteen O’Clock’ is released March 8th through Vitamin.

“The ‘Thirteen O’Clock’ Album Launch Tour”

Thursday April 1 – Pacific Hotel, Yamba NSW
Wednesday April 7 – Lizottes, Newcastle NSW
Thursday April 8 – The Vanguard, Sydney NSW
Friday April 9 – Heritage Hotel, Bulli NSW
Saturday April 10 – Hotel Gearins, Katoomba NSW
Wednesday April 14 – The Oxford Tavern, Wollongong NSW
Friday April 16 – Club Sapphire, Merimbula NSW
Saturday April 17 – Milton Theatre, Milton NSW
Sunday April 18 – Front Bar, Canberra ACT
Monday April 19 – The Phoenix, Canberra ACT
Friday April 23 – The Wesley Anne, Melbourne VIC
Sunday April 25 – Bendigo Hotel, Melbourne VIC
Thursday April 29 – The Republic Bar, Hobart TAS
Friday April 30 – The Royal Oak, Launceston TAS
Saturday May 1 – Stage Door, Bernie TAS
Saturday May 8 – The Gov Front Bar, Adelaide SA
Friday May 14 – UWA, Perth WA
Sunday May 16 – Mojos, Fremantle WA
Thursday May 20 – Quindanning Inn, Quindanning WA
Friday May 21 – Dunsborough Tavern, Dunsborough WA
Saturday May 22 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River WA
Sunday May 23 - Denmark Tavern, Denmark WA
Friday May 28 – Camel Bar, Geraldton WA
Saturday May 29 – Clancy’s, Fremantle WA
Sunday May 30 – The Paddo, Perth WA
Friday June 4 – Gascoyne Hotel, Carnarvon WA
Saturday June 5 – Monkey Bar, Monkey Mia WA
Thursday June 10 – Coral Bay Hotel, Coral Bay WA
Friday June 11 – Whalers Bar, Exmouth WA
Wednesday June 16 – Divers Tavern, Broome WA
Friday June 18 – Divers Tavern, Broome WA
Saturday June 19 – Divers Tavern, Broome WA
Sunday June 20 – Matsos Brewery, Broome WA
Wednesday June 23 – Station Township, Kununurra WA
Friday June 25 - Ski Club, Darwin NT
Saturday June 26 – The Happy Yess, Darwin NT
Sunday June 27 – Mindil Markets, Darwin NT
Friday July 2 – Firkin and Hound, Alice Springs NT
Saturday July 3 – Outback Pioneer, Ayers Rock Resort, NT
Sunday July 4 – Residents Club, Ayers Rock Resort, NT



“A dreamy tune with a ticking rhythm... Jessie and Emma's voices work beautifully together."
Beat Magazine

"The only trouble with The Lucky Wonders release is that it leaves you wanting more."
The Northern Star

“In all, the (band) possesses all promise to enrich their niche, with wise messages cleverly concealed behind winsome refrains.”
Billboard Discoveries

“Love it! Grab on to those things that make your heart fill up....this song is one of those things.....!”
TRIPLE J Unearthed Review (Happy Pill)