Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys are riding into Newcastle, with the acclaimed Sydney alt-country outfit set to bring their blend of Americana, twang and big-hearted storytelling to The Stag & Hunter Hotel in Mayfield this October.
The band has been kicking up dust since 2015, taking its music from its Inner-West Sydney home across Australia and onto two US tours.
Along the way, they have built a reputation for energetic live shows, selling out headline dates in Sydney and Melbourne and appearing at festivals including Boogie Festival, Meadow Fest, Festival of the Sun, Out On The Weekend, Ninchfest, Riverboats and Tamworth Country Music Festival.
Their debut album, Late Night Essentials, arrived in 2020, earning Album of the Week honours on FBi Radio and 2SER.
Following its 2021 launch tour, the band was named Best Live Act in NSW at the National Live Music Awards, adding to a growing list of achievements.
Harnett and the Pony Boys have also shared stages with an impressive collection of international artists, including Orville Peck, The Nude Party, Tony Joe White, Hurray For The Riff Raff and The Felice Brothers.
Their live reputation is built around Harnett’s distinctive vocals, jangling guitars, Americana influences and an ability to turn heartfelt stories into a night of dancing and good times.
Joining them for the Newcastle show will be The Grand Pricks and Ella Day, making for a stacked night of country and alt-country sounds at one of the city’s favourite live music venues.
Expect plenty of twang, honest songwriting and the kind of show that can move from a tear in the beer to a full-blown dancefloor in no time.
Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys play The Stag & Hunter Hotel in Mayfield on Saturday, 24 October 2026, from 8pm. The show is 18+, with The Grand Pricks and Ella Day also on the bill. General admission tickets are available via tickets.oztix.com.au.
