In The Kelly Gang's song 'Snake Charmer', Jack Nolan sings:

"The greatest of thieves dress well in suits, and
hide behind banners of fine pursuits"...

Clearly suggesting that this band's name is not by chance.

It's also clear that songs on this debut album attack the same kinds of issues that faced the famous bushrangers in their battles with authority during those early years of the Australian colony.

The Kelly Gang are not all about anger and protest. This is rock music delivered with a bit of country and a bit of folk, drawing on the myriad of great musical influences of the band's founders.

Brought to life by Jack and bass master Rick Grossman, some of the finest musicians in the country have been assembled to perform and record the album 'Looking For The Sun'. Nolan sings and plays rhythm guitar, while Grossman again teams up with old friend Rob Hirst on drums to form a rhythm section that needs no explanation. Electric guitars are a world class highlight too, with Martin Rotsey and Brad Shepherd, while Scotty Aplin plays complimenting keyboards.

Recorded during 2003 at Megaphon and the Vault Studios, mixed by James Cadsky and mastered by Don at 301. 'Looking For The Sun' includes artwork from the stunning and iconic paintings of our late, great artist, Sir Sidney Nolan. (see right)

His Ned Kelly Series appear in brilliant colour, a privilege not lost on the band, who see these works as blending beautifully with the words and music on the CD.

Available through Gap Records (thekellygang@gaprecords.com), The Kelly Gang's 'Looking For The Sun' will satisfy discerning music lovers looking for songs with substance, melody, and raw sound - all blending with our beloved land.

Sidney Nolan (1917-1992) Kelly in Bush (detail) 1945: Enamel on board Collection: Nolan Gallery, Cultural Facilities Corporation, Canberra

Sidney Nolan (1917-1992) Policeman in a Wombat Hole (detail) 1946: Enamel on board Collection: Nolan Gallery, Cultural Facilities Corporation, Canberra

Sidney Nolan (1917-1992) Kelly scanlan(detail) 1945: Enamel on board Collection: Nolan Gallery, Cultural Facilities Corporation, Canberra