A photo of Barnes and Van Zandt is on the Australian rocker's Twitter account on Thursday with the caption: "Me & @StevieVanZandt about to hit the studio together today."
Van Zandt and Barnes go back to 1985 when the US guitarist co-wrote Ride The Night Away with Steve Jordan on the album For The Working Class Man.
Van Zandt is in Australia performing with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band for the first time since 2003. He missed the 2013 Australian tour due to television commitments. He is currently starring in Lilyhammer as Frank 'The Fixer' Tagliano.
Barnes has three studio projects on the boil this year. He is recording another rhythm and blues album with producer Kevin Shirley as well as a solo rock record of original material and Cold Chisel are working on their next album.
