Two powerful voices from Western Australia’s folk-country scene, Tanya Ransom and Adele Oliver, bring their double headline tour to The Gasoline Pony for an unforgettable night of live original music.
Fresh off the release of her third solo album The Significance of Time (out 26th September), Tanya Ransom (Margaret River/Wadandi Boodja) delivers evocative, genre-blending songs that traverse contemporary folk, blues and Americana. Her track Winter Song was a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition and received an Honourable Mention in the Americana category.
Joining Tanya is Kimberley alt-country artist Adele Oliver (Broome/Djugun & Yawuru), whose earthy vocals and honest songwriting have fast-tracked her rise with WA’s country music landscape. Her 2024 EP To Home and Heartbreak earned national airplay, with lead single Wiley Blue debuting at #24 on the Country Songs Top 40 Australian Airplay chart and winning WA’s ‘Songwriter of the Year.’
Joining Adele & Tanya is local favourite Abigail Wighton, Sydney-based singer-songwriter whose honest and intimate songs explore love, loss and the human condition. With recent showcases at the 2024 and 2025 National Folk Festival and radio play on ABC’s Saturday Night Country, Abigail is a talent on the rise.
Tanya Ransom brings together the raw emotion of folk, blues, and alt-country, crafting rich narratives within delicate yet powerful melodies. Her vocals, balancing both strength and vulnerability, draw listeners in, while her laid-back rhythm guitar provides a solid yet understated foundation to her sound, creating a deeply resonant musical experience. An established presence on the Australian touring circuit, Ransom has graced the stages of renowned festivals such as Cygnet Folk Festival, Nannup Music Festival, Blues at Bridgetown, Fairbridge Festival, and North West Fest. She has also shared stages with celebrated artists including Kate Miller-Heidke, Missy Higgins, Boy & Bear, Tim Rogers, and John Butler. From intimate house concerts to commanding festival stages before thousands, her dynamic stagecraft is a testament to her deep connection with audiences. An acclaimed, multi-nominated artist, Ransom has independently released two full-length albums—It Is What It Is (2013) and The Art of Departing (2017)—along with the EP Breakdown To Breakthrough (2021), which garnered widespread recognition. She was awarded WAM Best Regional Act and received the inaugural Nannup Music Festival Directors Award, with the EP’s title track earning a nomination for WA’s Best Country Song, further cementing her status as a force in Australian music. After two decades in the remote northwest town of Broome, Ransom’s music reflects the rugged beauty and emotional depth of her surroundings. Her latest work continues to push the boundaries of contemporary folk, blues, and Americana. Recorded on Wadandi Boodja lands in Western Australia’s South West, her upcoming album The Significance of Time was co-produced by James Newhouse (The Waifs, Ash Grunwald, John Butler) and long-time collaborator Dave Mann (Dave Mann Collective, The Nomadics, We Two Thieves). The album features contributions from prominent WA musicians, including Tone Bourke on keys (The Waifs, Eskimo Joe), Tilly Kelleher on backing vocals (Tilly Kay, The Nomadics, Mama Kin) and Sam Liddon on bass (Tilly Kay, The Nomadics).
The second single from the album is already gaining recognition. Winter Song was a finalist in the ‘Americana Category’ in the International Songwriting Competition and won an Honourable Mention. The full album will be officially released 26th September 2025 with tour dates to be announced soon.