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Broderick Smith has been a clerk, storeman, soldier, advertising copywriter, graphic artist and actor, as well as a singer-songwriter.
He's a mainstay of the roots based singer - songwriter scene and together with his good friend the brilliant Matt Walker on guitar always delivers music that inspires younger musicians and constantly evolves with the times that he lives in. This is definitely not a hits and memories type of act. As a prominent national journalist said ' If there's such a thing as deep, dark Australian roots music this is it.
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Most noted for his work with drummer Ashley Davies, Matt has toured with people such as Bob Dylan, Patti Smith, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Cat Power and Nick Cave…as well as his own tours to different parts of the globe and recording critically acclaimed albums such as the ARIA award winning Soul Witness; it has been a good ride so far.
Recently Matt has been producing albums for Melbourne artists including Liz Stringer, Crystal Thomas and his longtime collaborator, Broderick Smith. This has led him to establish his own studio, The 8-Track Shack.
Whether he’s playing solo, as part of his duo with Ashley Davies, or in one of his other many musical collaborations, Matt Walker continues to be involved in some of the best music to come out of old Melbourne Town. And he’s a smoking hot guitar player to boot!
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The Yearlings are Robyn Chalklen and Chris Parkinson, who have been writing and performing together for ten years, since first crossing paths at The Tamworth Country Music Festival in 2000.
Reminiscent of the great alt. country Americana genre, but born out of Adelaide, Australia, The Yearlings’ sound is all their own. They straddle old and new, bitter and sweet, darkness and transcendence – modern day porch music.
Duo: Robyn Chalklen – Acoustic guitar, vocals
Chris Parkinson – Electric guitar, Acoustic guitar, Banjo, vocals
Trio: with BJ Barker – Drums
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A girl growing up in a small country town in Western Victoria disinterested in Aussie Rules, can feel like a stranger in a strange land. Thankfully, her older brother had a stereo and some vinyl. Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen and Dire Straits saved her from certain death by boredom and began a lifelong passion for songs.
On leaving school, she worked at everything from machinist, waitress, milking cows, nursing, anything that would pay her rent in her search for meaning. Music and her love of nature were the constants.
Sara with her band, or solo, has played East Coast Blues and Roots Festivalx2, Mullum Music Festival x2, Gympie Muster, Splendour in the Grass, Tamworth Country Music Festival x 4, Wingham Akoostic Festival x2, and hotels, halls, cafes and loungerooms around the country.
"Tindley displays a Lucinda Williams-like intensity and maturity in her writing, and the delicious folk, soul, blues and country stylings support her argument that a late-blooming girl has a place in the world." Polly Coufos, The Australian
"I listen to a lot of new records every week, but nothing has echoed around in my head more consistently than the songs from Lucky The Sun" Marty Jones, Rhythms Magazine
"She's everything today's country music is and should be about...Lucky The Sun is a superb album, full of perceptive, warm and heartfelt songs delivered in a fresh contemporary way" Susan Jarvis, Capital News
sara@saratindley.com
www.saratindley.com
www.myspace.com/saratindley
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Local Adelaide Singer/songwriter, Melody Feder, is fast becoming one the country’s most promising up and coming talents.
Melody’s debut EP “Dirt Roads and Diamonds” has been released with many industry insiders praising her work both vocally and in regards to her song writing. “Keep your eye open for this young lady. She has a nice husky edge to her voice which helps her stand out in the pack.”
Produced by Anthony Stewart and ably assisted by some of Australian Country Music’s finest musicians this is an impressive first recording.
In 2010-11 she performed in various venues across the country including the Gympie Muster, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Norfolk Island Country Music Festival and regularly across the State.
A hugely successful year, she scooped several awards including :-
The Capital Country Music Association (Tamworth) Songwriters award.
Runner up in the “APRA Country Song of the Year” awards.
The Aristocrat Entertainer of the Year (Tamworth) award.
Trans Tasman Entertainer of the Year (Norfolk Island CMF)
Email pickersandgrinners@gmx.com
Phone 08 8265 4177 or 0408 622 325
Web www.reverbnation.com/melodyfeder
CD available from WJO and Sanity online
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An enduring Singer Songwriter, Danny Hooper has pursued a career in music for more than 20 years, receiving numerous accolades both nationally and internationally for his songwriting talent. Danny is now achieving new levels of success following the release of his debut CD The Legacy, which to date, boasts three Top 40 radio singles, and three Top 40 video clips. Danny’s music is honest, heartfelt and his recordings are top quality global standard.
Ph. 08 8842 2751
Mob. 0417 085221
www.dannyhooper.com.au
www.myspace.com/dannyhooper
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The Baker Suite (Quartet) create a seductive world full of compelling stories and lush instrumentation. Their songs carry the listener through elegant ballads, gypsy romantica and a lurching night waltz in the rain. Difficult to categorise (pop/folk/jazz?), they’re often described as “french café music”. After releasing their most recent album in 2010, they have toured throughout Australia as well as Japan and New Zealand.
“I have always treasured great song writing, and after listening to The Baker Suites’ recordings I was struck by the depth and authenticity of the material. It harks back to great writers such as James Taylor, Jimmy Webb, Carole King or Burt Bacharach” Paul Grabowsky.
The Independent Weekly, Jim Mack
“The rich, lush sound of the opening moments of this performance drew the audience in and held it until the standing ovation and cheers for more at the end. John Baker, who writes the songs, has a whispering, almost raspy, vocal style – think Leonard Cohen or Jack Johnson. His acoustic guitar is subtle, rhythmic and tasteful. Buckby gives the band her distinctive sound with her gloriously melancholic accordion”.
THE BAKER SUITE
www.thebakersuite.com
mail@thebakersuite.com
Phone: 0421 357 395
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Yet another one of Snooks La Vie’s rootsy projects comes ‘The Torinos’. Snooks, an avid lover of vintage Ford motor vehicles has aptly named his authentic old school blues band after the American muscle car.
It is not often you get a combo of musicians who all share the passion and craftsmanship for the same genre of music! The Torinos are an explosive Americana blues band and have been popping up recently across Adelaide to packed houses, entertaining excited blues fans with their energetic live performances.
The combo made up of some of Adelaide’s most ferocious blues musicians, on occasion's expand their live shows with a 3 piece horn section, which Snooks says packs enough punch as a Torino big block V8.
The Torinos perform some of their favourite toons by artists such as Earl King, Freddie King, Albert Collins, Little Walter & James Cotton to name a few and their attention to detail with regards to this genre of music is second to none, just like a Torino at full throttle down the quarter mile!
The Torinos are:
Snooks La Vie – Vox & Harmonica
Pete Tsounis – Guitar
Steve Wilson – Guitar
Dennis Kipridis/ Enzo Russo – Bass
Larry Todd – Drums
Don’t miss them when they perform at the Semaphore Workers Club for the Semaphore Music Festival, Saturday 1st October.
www.snookslavie.com
photo by Matt Carty Photography
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The Rustlers burst onto the scene almost a decade ago with the release of their "Broken Pieces” album launched at the Riverland Country Music Festival & Awards. That album has since been re-badged and re-released in the United States. During this time The Rustlers have appeared at numerous festivals and major events across Australia and have appeared with such National and International acts as Troy Cassar-Daley, Cotton Keays & Morris, James Blundell, Normie Rowe and Grammy Award winning artist José Feliciano to name a few. With three albums of original material released to date The Rustlers will soon start work on their fourth.
The Rustlers are: Gary Burrows, Garry Cailes, Derek Manning and John Murphy.
Website: www.therustlers.com.au
MySpace: www.myspace.com/therustlers
YouTube: www.youtube.com/therustlers
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For those who like their folk tales deliciously dark yet strangely uplifting, look no further than acclaimed Adelaide trio Brillig, who have shared their penchant for sea shanties, murder ballads and beautifully tragic gothic folk tales with festival crowds across Europe, Australia and New Zealand and airwaves around the globe.
Brillig captivates their audiences with lush male/female harmonies and a graceful mix of instruments - from Banjo to Autoharp, Bass to Viola, Guitar, Accordion, Ukulele & Harmonica – and will draw you in with their charming banter, bygone-era dress sense, and cheeky theatricality.
Brillig’s latest LP ‘The Red Coats’ has earned a stack of 5 star reviews from Europe to USA, and the band has loved supporting such luminaries as Eric Bogle, The Audreys, CW Stoneking, The Blackeyed Susans, Mick Thomas & many more.
Currently enjoying the release of their popular sea shanty video clip ‘The Old Captain’ and new whimsical track ‘The Hearse Song’ (dedicated to their favourite Adelaide Roller Derby team, The Wild Hearses), Brillig loves every opportunity to showcase their sublime mix of innovation & folk traditionalism.
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JoE mAn MuRpHy is a songwriter from Dublin (Ireland) now living in Adelaide. JoE mAn’s first album is set for release in September at the Wheatsheaf hotel and features the rootsy, groove music that have become the JoE mAn MuRpHy band’s trademark.
http://www.reverbnation.com/joemanmurphy
http://www.musicsa.com.au/artists/joemurphy
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Heather Frahn sings with mighty vocals, conscious lyrics and roots based funky grooves. Heather's ensemble present an interactive and energetic performance with outstanding musicianship. With SMF audiences saying "one of the best acts of the festival" in 2010, Heather's Ensemble is not to be missed!
Official Website: www.heatherfrahn.com
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Discover a powerful fusion of female vocals, stomp-box rhythm, fiddle-style violin music, and a unique minimalist sound. From their inspiring originals to their superb arrangements of songs from the rich heritage of folk music, The Fiddle Chicks have proven themselves to be one of SA’s most endearing and original acts. Their musical style ranges from Traditional Celtic, European, Gypsy, Blues and Roots and American Folk, but it is their original compositions and rich fiddle soundscapes, which really shine through.
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Award wining songwriter Don Morrison has shared the stage with many of the biggest names in Australian music, like Midnight Oil, Hunters and Collectors, Billy Thorpe, Joe Camilleri, Australian Crawl, Men At Work, Stephen Cummings, Ross Wilson and a hundred more in more than thirty years in music game.
He has worked with Bo Diddly, Joe Cocker, Rodriguez and even Billy Ray Cyrus He was brave enough to stand next to Shakin’ Stephens in a urinal and nearly killed by Willie Nelson in Austin, Texas.
He’s done gigs from Bridgetown to Byron Bay, from Sydney to San Antonio and released ten CDs of mostly original songs under his own name and that of his many bands such as The Bodgies, Raging Thirst, The Elmores, The Lonely Cosmonauts, Prawnhead and The Rank Outsiders.
He might not be as young and pretty as he once was but he’s not done yet. Dubbed the Larrikin Troubadour Laureate of Adelaide, Don is playing, singing and writing songs better than ever. The sense of humour that has seen him through the hardest times in a notoriously brutal industry still shines through in his songs and performances. He makes his own guitars, writes his own songs and sings them himself.
He’s coming to a venue near you soon.
Don’t miss your chance to see a true legend of the Adelaide music scene.
You can find out more about Don, his music and his guitars at www.donmo.com
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Prawnhead honed our style on the streets and markets of Adelaide.
We found the faster we played,the more money we made.
We don’t play blues or folk, we don’t play country, we don’t play bluegrass nor do we play rockabilly but we play a mixture of all of those. We call it BLUEBILLY.
We can play unplugged in streets, beer gardens and small rooms. People are awestruck at the power of our unamplified sound. We are just as comfortable though, at festivals and halls on a big stage, pumping out our unique frenzied sound with a tightness that only blood relatives can achieve. Listen to our new CD “The World’s Premiere Bluebilly Band” and you’ll know it’s true.
PRAWNHEAD are:
Don Morrison - Donmo resonator guitar, ukulele
Eddie Morrison - double bass,
Jake Morrison - guitar.
Listen to some songs from the new CD at:
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Be drawn into murder ballads, political sing-a-longs and deep rooted traditional love songs. With an aim to please all audiences, A.P. moves from disturbing political songs to satirical talking blues, with regular changes between guitar, banjo and ukulele. Blending influences from Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and various old time masters.
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Hailing from the Riverland in regional SA, ex-winemaker Kelly Menhennett creates music easily consumed with a glass of wine. Her remarkable vocals teamed with her talented band lead a hybrid of earthy roots, jazz and soul, spiced with rhythms and tales from time spent busking in Europe. In late 2010 Kelly released her debut album, World Of Mine.
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COW create music and songs which are grounded, intimate and from the heart. Band members bring a seasoned nous that creates a stylish, seamless meld of emotion, honesty and passion which draws the listener in and all arrive together at the end of the musical journey. Americana, Alt-Country, Folk, Roots and Rock, all come into play, with world wise lyrics completing the story.
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| A wild combination of 80's swagger, 50's rockabilly and modern punk, Saturday's Army are an entertainment powerhouse. Their catchy riffs and clean vocals, combined with energetic drum beats make for an explosive blend that is guaranteed to turn heads.
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Hailing from Victoria this young Koori Lad is quickly becoming recognised for his laid back style of acoustic roots music. He draws on his Gunditjmara/Scottish/Belgium background for inspiration. Having finished his studies at CASM he is currently recording his debut CD. Through funky rhythms and inspiration lyrics, Corey creates a soulful repertoire that will keep audiences coming back for more. His husky vocals and eclectic guitar playing make this young singer/songwriter somebody to look out for.
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The Barstool Philosophers |
The Barstool Philosophers play rockabilly, honky tonk country and rock and roll, with a distinct emphasis on the roll! Covering artists such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Rockpile, Heather Myles, The Derailers, The Blasters and Wayne Hancock, as well as a sprinkling of originals, the Barstools are a combo that swings, playing great danceable roots music. Or, to put it another way, The Barstools DELIVER!
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Phil Parker, Andrew Hook, Dave Taylor, Geoff Bridgland and Leonard Cohen are Old South Bluegrass. We’re all getting older and all heading South – ain’t that the truth.... We haven’t got an uncle named Pen or lost all our money but a two dollar bill, but we still do Bluegrass like we did in the 70’s. We’ve kept the best of the old and the best of the new - the same broken hearts and lonesome nites but now with a lurking fear that we have at last, become the people our parents warned us about…..
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The Adelaide Ukulele Appreciation Society (AUAS) |
The Adelaide Ukulele Appreciation Society (AUAS) is an organisation that was formed in October 2007 to provide a focal point for the burgeoning ukulele movement in our fair city. Since its inception, AUAS has grown to encompass some 70 members from all ages, walks of life and musical skill levels.
Meetings (held at 7pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Governor Hindmarsh Hotel) resound to the distinctive tone of the world's most endearing instrument as the AUAS struts its stuff. A Beginner's Night is held at the Gov on the first Tuesday of each month, also at 7 pm.
AUAS made its world premiere performances in the 2008 Adelaide Festival Fringe program, and has since gigged at the Semaphore Music Festival, the Fleurieu Folk Festival and the 2009 Fringe as well as regular Friday night spots in the front bar of the Gov (fourth Friday of each month). We promise an eclectic mix of folk, retro pop, country and rock that will showcase the qualities of the ukulele. We'll be having fun......and we hope that you will be, too.
For more information about the Adelaide Ukulele Appreciation Society:
Email ukulele@adelaide.on.net Ring 0429 857 026 or visit http://auas.wordpress.com/
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“With heartfelt lyrics & a melancholy Celtic air, you can almost smell the acrid smoke from a hundred campfires & see the bloodstained wattle”. COWPUNK QUARTERLY
Admired by his peers, praised by the critics and adored by his audience, Glenn Skuthorpe is a vital and compelling storyteller, a modern troubadour and a gifted songwriter.
From the remoteness of his hometown of Goodooga to the high density of Newtown; from the desert through the country towns to the city streets, Glenn’s musical journey transcends the country/folk/rock crossroads. As he explores universal themes, he effortlessly connects with his listeners through beautifully crafted songs. With the power and gentility to really move, Glenn’s tales of love & loss, betrayal & renewal, give a voice to those whose stories must be heard.
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Dead Lucky!!! Hell Yeah!!! Newly formed whacked out country flavoured rockabilly. Featuring Pat Loughry of Milky Bar Kids fame and Pange from King Daddy, joining local legends Longhorn for a debauched late night gig at the Primo Café, Semaphore Hotel 9 - 2am, Friday 1st October. Not for the faint hearted. |
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Three times winner of 'The South Australian Songwriter of the Year' and Bank's Music 'Best New Music U.K.' award winner, Cal Williams Jr, has recently been invited to perform at the prestigious 'Adelaide International Guitar Festival 2008. Cal Williams Jr is joined by his full band on stage at the Semaphore Music Festival - comprising of Elder Conservatorium Jazz graduates Kory Horwood on Double Bass, John Hunt on clarinet/sax/flute and John-Henry Duncan on Percussion. The Cal Williams Jr band adds a beautifully rhythmic and melodic accompaniment to Cal's unique brand of slide-blues and gentle fingerpicking.
"Cal Williams Jr is one of Australia's finest slide blues guitarists."
Hipnote, Australia
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Based in the Adelaide Hills, Mick has worked in the Adelaide music scene for over 25 years as a Guitarist/ Vocalist, playing in venues ranging from the Adelaide Festival Theatre, the Convention Centre to countless Hotel & Club gigs around the state as well as Blues Festivals both here and Interstate.
Recent High-lights include performing with the A.S.O. (Adelaide Symphony Orchestra) in the role of lead guitarist in the “A.S.O. Plays Pink Floyd” (2008 season), performances at the “Port Rocks” & Semaphore Music Festivals (2010) and the inaugural Anglesea Music Festival in Victoria (2010)
Mick has also been successful in the recent S.C.A.L.A. (Songwriters,Composers & Lyricists Assoc.) Festival Of Original Music –receiving 2 commendations in 2009 and winning in two categories in 2010.
Mick is currently performing a solo acoustic blues set in and around Adelaide. He has released two independent C.D.’s –“These Old Shoes” (Nov. 2009) and the recent “Quick Six-Pack Attack” (Oct.2010)
Full Details (including music down-loads) on : www.myspace.com/mickkidd
Contact: e-mail : mtkidd@bigpond.com
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There aren’t too many people in Australia who are not familiar with the harmonica playing of David Blight, even if they might not know the name.
Every time you hear that favourite of Australia’s rock anthems, KHE SANH by Cold Chisel you will hear David’s distinctive harp lines weaving in and out behind Jimmy Barnes’ vocals. He was and still is Cold Chisels harp player of choice and has recorded and toured with the band collectively and individually throughout the years.
David entered the musical fray as a singer in the early seventies and it wasn’t long before he started toying with the instrument that has become synonymous with his name. An “apprenticeship” under the harmonica greats, Paul Butterfield, Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson laid a solid foundation in the blues technique, melody and mood. Whilst remaining true to his blues roots, the years have also seen him fraying into the country and rock territories rounding out his playing style and ultimately spotlighting him as one of Australia’s pre-eminent harp players. website |
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"The Baskervilles; Rockabilly; Greasy Hairs; Toe Tappin'; Double Bass; Elvis Presley; Reverberation; Loud; Boot Stompin'; Blues; Beer; Fist Raisin'; Sherlock Holmes; Twang; Stray Cats; Eye Poppin'; Mexico; Trash Talk; Tattoos; Absolute Grit; Psychobilly; Candy Skulls; Sweat; Tremolo; Texas; Head Turnin'; Shuffle; The Clash; Doin' The Twist; Earthquakin'; Teeth Clenching'; Clapping; Swing-Swingin'; Rock n' Roll; The Baskervilles."
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PH: Lachy Bruce - 0430 498 211
Email: TheBaskervillesAU@gmail.com
Web Page(s): http://soundcloud.com/thebaskervilles
http://www.myspace.com/thebaskervillesau
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Back Door Cajun is Adelaide’s premier Cajun band. They have been playing for 12 years at festivals and other venues around South Australia and interstate.
Traditional Cajun music was passed down from family to family in southern Louisiana. Described as a gumbo, the music is a mixture of Acadian French, Creole, Spanish, German, Celtic and African American influences.
Back Door Cajun is true to its roots, playing Cajun in an authentic south-western Louisiana way. As a dance band Back Door plays fiery Cajun and Zydeco two-steps, waltzes, and blues with a dash of Western swing.
Band members are a gumbo themselves—a cultural mixture hailing from all over—including Louisiana, Germany, Scotland, Wisconsin, the UK, as well as South Australia: Chris Hudson (vocals, acoustic lead guitar), Trevor Maddock (electric bass), Jane Thimke (vocals, acoustic guitar), Billy Thackray (drums), Arthur Bower (accordions, vocals), Ute Schwarz (accordion) Claire Thackray (percussion).
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Melbourne seven piece, The Bon Scotts, are not an AC/DC covers band. They play a distinctively clamorous ramshackle folk-pop that will have you toe tapping and singing along to catchy choruses unawares. Theirs is an infectious blend of playful cynicism and youthful fancy, which has delighted audiences nationally and abroad. To date, The Bon Scotts have received comparisons to Arcade Fire, Architecture in Helsinki and The Flaming Lips.
“big wraps indeed, but not too far off the money.” – artsHub
Their energetic and mischievous live performances have taken their music to sold out shows across Australia, sharing stages with the likes of Stornaway (UK), The Tom Fun Orchestra (CAN), The Tiger and Me and Mark Lang (Skipping Girl Vinegar). Recent notable shows include blowing Sydney crowds away at the Basement at the Popboomerang Records rarities launch and atop various stages at the Port Fairy Folk Festival.
“Live, The Bon Scotts are something to behold, all sweaty and beautiful, trashy and passionate” – Tim Burke from online music rag, The Dwarf.
Amongst the rubble of 7 instrumentalists, a charismatic union of found sounds, rickety rhythms, folk instrumentation and bellowing choruses is pulled into line by frontman Robert Zimmerman’s endearing satirical voice, examining the hypocrisy of popular culture and what it means to be young.
The band recently received the Arts Victoria: Victoria Rocks – Presentation & Promotion grant and more recently the Australia Council for the Arts New Work grant in order to create and release their follow-up album to their well received 2010 debut, Oddernity.
“The Bon Scotts, besides having the coolest name in music, have also achieved something like Next Big Thing status” – Tony McMahon, Inpress. Magazine (April 27th 2011)
http://www.thebonscotts.com/
http://youtu.be/VSY4soN9STo
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Emily Davis troubadour, conjure woman, ritualist and story weaver. Sometimes black hearted, with whiskey soaked vocals this chanteuse has walked the line since her inception in this life as a singer-songwriter. Bringing dark country, swampy blues and gypsy heartache to her latest edition of works, her tale telling, reflections and musings strike straight through the heart. Dealing with forbidden love, death, homecoming and touching on the recurring archetypes of the past life, Emily has consulted her mixed Lebanese-Australian bloodline to share stories handed down. To renew old traditions; To remember those who have fallen, and to bring to life the eerie events of her often spectacularly dark dream world.
“Utterly engaging” Db Magazine
“Breathtaking” Rip It Up
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International award winning singer/songwriter Steve Foster, has spent his life in music. He made his first record while in high-school, toured Australia with Brian Cadd & the Bootleg Family, supported international acts such as Steeleye Span & The Byrds, played with people like Bonn Scott, and Richard Clapton and went on to write hit songs for John Farnham and the Little River Band. Now with 8 successful albums to his credit, he performs solo and with his band Australia-wide, and writes, plays and sings across all genres:- folk, country, bluegrass, world, rock, blues, swing and jazz.
www.stevefoster.info
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Cripple Creek is:
John Hyland: Dobro, guitar and vocals
Henk Groot: Guitar, mandolin, fiddle and vocals
Ron Williams: Banjo and vocals
Kev Smiff: Double bass and vocals
Cripple Creek is a bluegrass and alternative country music ensemble who, to quote from our website…
'… is an energetic acoustic foursome with stirring harmonies and instrumentals and a driving sound that play songs from spine tingling ballads to toe tapping breakdowns in a unique blend of bluegrass and alt-country.'
Cripple Creek band members have been performing for many years and during this time have played with many notable players including Paul Kelly, Bill Chambers, Shakin' Stevens, Gerry Hale from Uncle Bill and now as Cripple Creek.
We are an all acoustic band and with each of the four band members ready to stand up to the main microphone to lead a tune in song - and with fiery instrumentals, an evening with Cripple Creek is never dull.
In its short time together Cripple Creek has already gained great respect playing in hotels from as far afield as Gunbower in Victoria to the Barrosa Valley. We have also been honoured to be invited to perform later in the year at Australia's Premier Bluegrass event, the 23rd Harrietville National Bluegrass Convention.
You can find more detail about us on www.cripplecreek.com.au
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Playing a mix of acoustic originals that sit within the genres of roots, alt. country and contemporary bluegrass, Very Jane released their first album “The Songs Room” in 2008. Core members Jamie Blechynden and Victoria Jane are the perfect blend despite coming from opposite sides of the musical track.
With help from Steve Fleming (Double Bass & Fiddle) and Mark Elberg (Guitar & Mandolin) as well as various other local musicians, Very Jane are a regular fixture on the South Australian acoustic music scene.
With CD sales now well into the thousands and having performed live at many venues including radio stations, music events and festivals, their achievements to date include:
* Being in the top 100 of Three D Radio’s annual countdown for 2009.
* One of only three S.A. acts invited to perform at the 2010 Adelaide International Guitar Festival.
* Hosting one of The Barossa Valley’s premier music show s “The Candlelight Concert” series.
* Establishment of V.J. Entertainment – Barossa Valley’s own production, distribution and entertainment agency.
The Songs Room album is available via iTunes or V.J. Entertainment. 2011 will see the release of Very Jane’s second album currently being recorded.
 
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SLIM PICKINS is a country-flavoured trio, born out of three friends' mutual admiration for classic songwriting, in particular, tunes penned by Oz greats Don Walker and Paul Kelly, as well as international legends such as Leonard Cohen, Hank Williams, Townes Van Zandt and contemporary artists like Mary Gauthier among others.
Sharing the lead vocal and guitar duties in the group are Joe Malabello and Nick Kipridis.
A resident of Largs bay, Joe has extensive experience both as a performer and in artist/tour management (Ian Moss, Bondi cigars, Don Walker and Tina Arena, to name a few).
Nick has been fronting local Blues/Roots band the Streamliners and is a recent recipient of Derringers Music "Blues guitarist of the year". Nick's also busy working with other like-minded artists around town.
Completing the line up is Greg Blanch (also of Largs bay) with his pedal-steel guitar, on "permanent" loan from Amber Joy Poulton's country showband, The Holy Men. Greg can be considered a "veteran" of Semaphore Music Fest's gone by, as he's performed in most of them as a member of various acts.
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FLUFFY’S ROOTS ARE DARK... WITH SUICIDE BLONDE ENDINGS....
Fluffy’s style is hard to describe... All members hail from heavy alternative punk funk stoner backgrounds but they infuse their music with country, hillbilly, surf & swamp... with shuffle, classic rock and a bit of doo-wop thrown in!
It all began in late 2009 when Toxic Shock took a break and Bec kept playin’ geetar in her lounge room, writing tunes to purge her sins. Along came Michael (Meat Tray), who dutifully and faithfully inflected these purgings with his rhythmical accentuations. Meanwhile, Tony (Squid Jag) had spent many hours encouraging and indulging in the same purge-a-thon. Chris (Fear And Loathing) was eventually roped in after years of “We must collaborate on something” discussions over a beer, or at the local Foodland.
Finally in May 2010, the four of them went to Jay’s practice rooms to make some noise but they were missing a bass player. Bec had secretly hoped that her favourite, Hermann (Fear And Loathing), may be interested - although she didn’t like her chances... He graciously helped out at the next practice and they became one very dysfunctional but happy family.
By October, Bec had penned enough songs for a set, so they started recording and played their secret live debut the fol¬lowing month to a stunned audience. A four song Demo CD was released in December and shot to #1 on the 3D Radio Top 20+1, hovering in the top 10 well into the new year. This secured a #13 position in the Top 101 for 2010 after only 4 weeks of airplay!
Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar: Bec Lyon (Toxic Shock)
Drums: Michael Grasel (Meat Tray, Sumpgrinder, Grot, other bands in Germany)
Lead/Slide Guitar: Chris Wiley (Bloodloss, Fear & Loathing, Raw Spud)
Bass: Hermann Lauss (Fear & Loathing, Billion $ Bums)
www.fluffy.net.au
www.myspace.com/fluffie
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| The Saucermen |
The Saucermen are a long running, well established, four piece neo-Rockabilly band from Adelaide South Australia. The Saucermen have evolved over the last 12 years within the realm of Adelaide’s Motley and ever churning music scene to stake their claim amongst those bands that write, produce and perform almost exclusively original material. As unique as the Saucermen’s songs may be, they (like all bands) have formulated their sound and style through the influence of those that went before them. The musical ear turned to a raucous Saucermen set will recognize the unmistakable influence of Eddie Cochran, The Cramps, The Meteors, Johnny Burnette, The Stray Cats and even a little Wall of Voodoo sprinkled into their peppery mix.
The band was formed in or around 2000 when Guitarist Chris Hayne set out to apply a harder edge take on traditional and neo Rockabilly/Punkabilly sounds and songs. At the kit was David Bond (formally of the Tomahawks). Steve Mitchell (currently of the Satellites) manned the upright Bass whilst throwing out lead vocals whilst Hayne tackled both lead and rhythm guitar respectively. As the Satellites grew increasingly popular Mitchell remained loyal to his original projects and exited the Saucermen that he keep Adelaide’s beloved Satellites in orbit. The situation was extremely fortuitous for Tomahawks frontman Stephen O’Malley who after over 13 years playing Rockabilly and folk music was offered a place in the Saucer as lead vocalist, he was mustard keen and fronted up ready to bite off more than he could chew then chew like hell.
Francis Macri was a seasoned and well respected veteran of both the Rockabilly and Blues fraternities of the Adelaide ol Skool and as such glided effortlessly into his new position on the double bass whilst taking the reigns as the group’s chief marketer, accountant and P.R. man. Bond continued on as skin smasher and the Saucermen spent the next 8 years performing scores of gigs, serving up their offerings to enthusiastic crowds both in the belly and outposts of Adelaide’s musical landscape. Throughout that time they recorded two eps “Valley of the Rattlin Bones”, (not to be confused with Casey Chamber’s ‘Rattlin Bones’, released much later), and the “Gravy Train ep”. Both consist of original material with the exception of one cover track released to pay tribute to the late Joe Strummer.
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| Silverados |
The Silverados… Adelaide based 5 piece Rockabilly outfit strongly influenced by some of the traditional early 50’s American rockabilly artists such as Carl Perkins, Eddie Cochran, Billy Lee Riley and Elvis Presley to the more modern rockabilly influences of artist like Darrel Higham and bands like High Noon, The Barnshakers and The Go Getters.
Performances include… SA’s Kustom Kulture, Birdwood Rock’n’Roll Festival, Wintersun Rock’n’Roll Festival, Cooly Rocks On Festival, Victor Harbor Rock’n’Roll Festival, The Gov, SA Rockabilly Jamboree plus numerous Hot Rod Shows and Street Festivals as well as the local club’s and pubs around Adelaide.
The Silverados have performed alongside some of Australia’s other top Rockabilly bands such as… The Satellites (SA), The Saucermen (SA), Flatfoot Shakers (Vic), Pat Capocci (NSW), Ezra Lee (NSW), The Sky Rockats (Vic), The ReChords (Vic), No Brakes (NSW), The Flattrakkers (NSW), The Chrome Daddies (Qld) plus overseas bands such as The Go Getters (Sweden) as well as one of Australia’s finest Big Bands… Lucky Seven.
CD… “Heartbreak Train” released 2010
The Silverados line-up…
Derek Armitage… Lead vocals
Barry Callaghan… Rhythm guitar & backup vocals
AJ Kevern… Double bass & vocals
Angelo Pedicini… Drums & vocals
Tony Pearce… Lead guitar
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Contact Details… Mob: 0417 889 721
Email: barryrc@bigpond.net.au
Email: thesilverados@gmail.com
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| The Satellites |
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THE SATELLITES – A wild, cool & crazy and enthusiastic bunch of talented musicians and songwriters dedicated to REAL rock music.
• Originally formed in 1994
• Tour regularly throughout Australia at major festivals and events.
• Have released 6 albums & two EP’s.
• Have also had songs used on various compilations worldwide
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| Soursob Bob |
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Soursob Bob is known for his lyrical, topical and sometimes humorous songs. He has worked with many fine musicians over the years in his recording and live performances, including most notably the violinist Emma Luker. Recently he has begun performing solo again, including spoken word in his performance. He also sings for Kelshy, a noisy hard rocking band with punk influenzas.
Soursob Bob has written a song especially for the Semaphore Songs Project which he will debut at that showcase event on monday, along with all the other participating song writers.
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| Longhorn |
When Longhorn come out to play, they make it count. A rock’n’roll hybrid of “Hank Williams” and “The Stems” featuring one of Adelaide’s no.1 bass players, Mark Nichols, holding the show together. Drums are caressed or mercilessly beaten by ex “Johnny 7” and “King Daddy” monster, Pange. Guitar strings are sweetly shredded by Sean Tilmouth (ex Z28 and an Alice Cooper cover band) and Richard Gohl croons and hollers about car accidents, love and misbehaviour.
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| Andy and Marta |
Inspired by the close harmony of the Everly Brothers, Andy & Marta are a captivating duo who have created their own unique blend of folk, country and acoustic-pop.
Andy is an award winning singer- songwriter who has lived and breathed music all his life and is well known in Adelaide from 10 years of writing and performing on Channel 7’s children’s show “The Book Place”. Marta, following in the footsteps of Emmylou Harris can ‘spot a harmony a mile away’ …..and when the voices of these two blend you can feel the magic in the air.
Since they joined forces Andy & Marta have been going from strength to strength, releasing their debut album "Harmony of One" in late 2009 and a follow up live album "Platform Soul" in 2010. Both releases have received regular airplay on local radio.
Over the last two years they have cultivated a strong following on the Adelaide folk circuit, getting a great response to their debut at Willunga Fleurieu Folk Festival 2010 and regularly playing popular Adelaide venues like The Wheatsheaf Hotel and SA Folk Centre.
With a new album in the pipeline and a collaboration with the Old South Bluegrass Band adding to their live sound, 2011 is set to be an exciting year for this pair of old fashioned folkies.
"Their sound is impressively reminiscent of the great American folk outfits of the '60s and '70s: The Seekers, Joan Baez, Carole King and Fleetwood Mac" -Music SA review
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Web site: http://www.myspace.com/andyandmarta
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Sex, science and exorcism. VAN CLEEF are writing the soundtrack to their own race with the devil. Blending dirty, widescreen blues with southern-gothic space rock,VAN CLEEF remain the uncategorisable bastards of the Australian music scene - and plan to keep it that way.
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www.myspace.com/vancleefband
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