{"product_id":"barb-waters-farmers-wife-chalet-light-7-black-vinyl-preorder","title":"Barb Waters 'Farmer's Wife\/Chalet Light' 7\" Black Vinyl ***PREORDER***","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarb Waters 'Farmer's Wife\/Chalet Light' 7\" Black Vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreorder shipping from 13 August 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eContinuing her own tradition of duets with some of Australia’s premiere singer\/songwriters, Cheersquad Records \u0026amp; Tapes are proud to present the new single from esteemed Melbourne musician Barb Waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFollowing on from June 2 digital release of ‘Farmer’s Wife’, a duet with her daughter Jeanie Pilkington of Folk Bitch Trio.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBarb has teamed up with Van Walker for the country rock-tinged duet banger of the year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBarb and Van joined forces to collaborate on the new single ‘Chalet Light’\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003erecorded at Melbourne’s Audrey Studios and featuring a stellar line-up of rock legends, including Chris Tabone, Bruce Haymes and Ash Naylor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlong with the digital release of ‘Chalet Light’ on July 16, a special limited edition vinyl 7” version will be available for pre-order.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe double A side single of ‘Farmer’s Wife\/Chalet Light’ will be available on limited edition translucent teal 7” vinyl and black 7” vinyl through Cheersquad Records \u0026amp; Tapes and will be released on August 13, 2026, in time for Barb’s launch gig at the Brunswick Ballroom, 16 August at 1pm.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eTickets on sale now through Moshtix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFARMER’S WIFE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Farmer's Wife\" was produced by Barb's partner and Jeanie's dad Craig Pilkington (who also played bass on the recording), making for a real family affair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSays Barb, \"'Farmer’s Wife' came about after I was driver for my daughter’s group Folk Bitch Trio, when they played Port Fairy several years ago. On the journey home I made a bet we should use the festival inspiration to all write a song.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"We headed into Real World Studios in the U.K to capture a duet version of the song, with the two voices being the points of view of a mother and daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Set in the English countryside and surrounded by huge glass windows looking out onto the garden and brook draped in mist and rain, the outlook was perfect for the song’s introspective, Wintery vibes.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWe laid down opened-tuned acoustic and reverb-infused guitars and our voices. Chris Tabone played drums later at Audrey Studios in Melbourne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Produced, mixed and mastered by Craig Pilkington, and featuring our daughter Jeanie, 'Farmer’s Wife' is somewhat of a family affair.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCHALET LIGHT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBarb and Van Walker joined forces to collaborate on Barb’s new single ‘Chalet Light’\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003erecorded at Melbourne’s Audrey Studios and featuring a stellar line-up of rock legends, including Chris Tabone, Bruce Haymes and Ash Naylor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“I had this song going around in my head – based on the true story of some friends of mine who lived in NE Victoria, one of whom had passed away.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBut I felt the original song was too sentimental. Van and I had talked about collaborating and knowing that Van has a strong connection with the place (in the song), I sent him a sketch. Within days he came up with the missing ingredients. I can be guilty of second – guessing with song-writing, so when the other person gets the song, and takes it next level, well it’s immensely pleasing..”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBarb Waters – vocals, guitars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVan Walker – vocals, guitars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAsh Naylor – guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBruce Haymes – organ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJustin Vilchez – mandolin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eChris Rogers - bass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eChris Tabone – drums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFarmer’s Wife – featuring Jeanie Pilkington\u003cbr\u003eChalet Light – featuring Van Walker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cheersquad Records \u0026 Tapes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46769661083820,"sku":"CRT382","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1779\/6353\/files\/FarmersWifeBlack7.png?v=1783987627","url":"https:\/\/sound-merch.com.au\/products\/barb-waters-farmers-wife-chalet-light-7-black-vinyl-preorder","provider":"sound-merch.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}