Thirsty Merc
Miami Marketta, 23 Hillcrest Parade, 4221 Miami Directions
Sat 14.11.2026 18:00
Thirsty Merc is heading out on the ultimate rock ’n’ roll road trip for the 20 Good Regions Tour!Mapping out a huge itinerary, the band is embarking on an epic adventure that will bring world class live music straight to your home town!For well over two decades and counting, Thirsty Merc has provided the definitive sound of Aussie Summers. On this run, the band is rolling into town with a high-octane setlist packed full of massive radio anthems, big hooks, top-level musicianship, and wall-to-wall singalongs such as ‘Someday, Someday,’ ’20 Good Reasons,’ ‘In The Summertime,’ (the iconic theme song to Bondi Rescue!), ’Mousetrap Heart,’‘The Good Life,’ ‘Tommy and Krista’ and more.Lead Singer Rai Thistlethwayte says: ‘There’s nothing like an Aussie rock ’n’ roll road trip! We’re loading up the van and hitting the highway, playing everywhere from the buzzing major cities to the heart of the regional towns that we love so much. So, come on out, gather your crew, we can’t wait to meet you there…we promise to make it an unforgettable night!’
Performers
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Thirsty Merc
THIRSTY MERC are one of Australia’s finest live acts and their songs have become part of the fabric of Australia’s music DNA!
Having released 4 critically acclaimed albums, over 250,000 album sales under their belt, a finalist in the APRA Song of the Year for 20 Good Reasons (which also reached #1 on iTunes in Australia), 5 ARIA nominations, Thirsty Merc have found their way into the fabric of Australia’s musical landscape.
Thirsty Merc formed in Sydney in 2002 releasing their debut EP, First Work, in September, 2003, before being signed to Warner Music. The band’s big break came in 2004 with the release of their debut, self titled, album which included the hits, Someday Someday and In The Summertime (the theme
for Bondi Rescue since 2006).
Two more studio albums followed - Slideshows in 2007 (#4 ARIA Album) and Mousetrap Heart in 2010 (#14 on the ARIA Album chart) which included radio staples, 20 Good Reasons, Mousetrap Heart and Tommy and Krista.
Thirsty Merc marked the 10-year milestone since the release of their self- titled, double platinum debut LP with the announcement of their Acoustic Anniversary Album and national tour. Dubbed ‘AAA’ the album is a collection of acoustic interpretations of fan favourites. These recordings showcase the band’s exemplary level of musicianship and hearing these well- known songs with acoustic production highlights the world-class song writing ability of Rai Thistlethwayte.
In 2015, Thirsty Merc released Shifting Gears, their first wholly independent and first new material in five years, and spent the next 18 months crossing the country on 3 extensive tours, running up thousands of Frequent Flyer points and sold out shows. The first single The Good Life was nominated for Rock Work Of The Year at the 2017 APRA awards.
Thirsty Merc are:
Rai Thistlethwayte – vocals, piano, guitar Phil Stack – bass
Matt Smith – guitar