Minstrels — David Phillips

Country singer Judd Rich is frustrated. His gigs go well but he is getting nowhere and his next gig is out of Darwin, miles from country music action. Mick Turner is a drunk and feels he is washed up for good. He needs something to fire him up or he feels there may be nothing to live for. They meet by chance and for each of them there is a chance to find exactly what it is they want so badly. Can Mick recreate the successful outcomes he was able to achieve in earlier days as a creative promoter of day to day products? Can Judd create the songs he will need to be noticed and finally have a recognised CD? Judd meets Anne and falls in love. Will this help him or make things more difficult? Mick meets Veronica and they never can work out how they feel for each other. Cal Aitken joins the group. He can sing and he can play. How will this affect the relationships within the troupe as they travel the Australian country singing their songs to country music fans? This is a story about people, country music people, travelling the country and pouring out their music to a growing number of dedicated fans.