Back from being on the road with Ben Kweller, the lovely Whitley is getting ready this week for his 2009 national tour, which frankie is proud as punch to be presenting. Plus, we have a few of treats for you here. First there’s a special download just for you from Whitley. And we’ve got tickets to win to each of his shows – just email us here with ‘Whitley’, and your preferred city and show, in the subject line. Winners will be drawn Tuesday 6th January. Plus, just in case you don’t win, we are happy to announce there are some tickets left to his shows and new Melbourne and Tathra gigs just announced. Make sure and catch him before he toddles off to record his next album!

See the man we call Whitley here: Wednesday 7th January – Tathra Hotel, Tathra, Thursday 8th January – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney. Friday 9th January – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle. Saturday 10th January – The Zoo, Brisbane. Friday 16th January – Republic Bar, Hobart. Saturday 17th January – Karova Lounge, Ballarat. Tuesday 20th January – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne. Wednesday 21st January – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne. Friday 23rd January – Jive, Adelaide. Saturday 24th January – Fly By Night, Perth.