Things of Stone and Wood (The Original Duo)

Rae St Album Launch Tour 2026 - Live in the Lyre

It was 1989. The end of one decade and the start of something new. Michael Allen, Mikey to his mates, appeared on the doorstep of Greg Arnold’s Carlton share house in Melbourne, Australia, with beers in hand and harmonies in his head. “There were no gigs to hustle and no recordings to make,” Greg says. “We sang and drank for the fun of it.”

Nearly 40 years on, buoyed by their massive hit Happy Birthday Helen, Things of Stone and Wood have had two Top 10 albums, a Top 10 single and five Top 50 hits, plus a chart hit in Germany. The band has also won an ARIA Award, and singer Greg Arnold was names Songwriter of the Year at the APRA Music Awards.

Now Greg and Mikey (also an APRA award winner), who started the whole shebang are doing a special run of shows as Things of Stone and Wood (The Original Duo) to launch the band’s brand-new acoustic album Rae St. Recorded at home in Melbourne Rae St is the first of two albums that the band are releasing in 2026 (their first albums since 2003), demonstrating that the band is still an artist folk-rocking force, and they have delivered an innovate and emotional collection of new millennium songs.

Come and hear the new album alongside stripped-back (but still rocking) versions of hits like Happy Birthday Helen, Wildflowers, Rock This Boat and Share This Wine, all of which have become part of the Australian songbook.

Join us for an unforgettable evening with one of Australia’s finest duos.

"Every Things of Stone and Wood show has always been full of energy and passion. Don’t miss your chance to see this special version of “Melbourne’s most inspired and inspiring acoustic band."

Michael Dwyer

About the Lyre Room

Burrinja’s Lyre Room, located on the first floor alongside the Lyre Gallery, is an intimate performance space seating up to 110 guests. Its close proximity between performers and audience creates a warm and engaging atmosphere, making it the perfect setting for live music. Whether you're settling in to enjoy the performance or getting up for a dance, the Lyre Room offers a unique and memorable concert experience.