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| JAMES BLUNDELL |
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| James Blundell is acknowledged by many as the act single-handedly responsible for turning a younger demographic of Australians onto country music. He was the first young Australian country artist to create an impact on the mainstream pop charts and for many years was the highest selling country artist in the nation. |
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| ERIC BOGLE |
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| Eric Bogle is probably best known for his now iconic song The Band Played Waltzing Matilda, but he is far from being a one-hit wonder. His songs have been recorded by Joan Baez, Mary Black, Donovan, Slim Dusty, John Williamson, Billy Bragg, The Pogues and The Furies, just to name a few |
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| DALLAS FRASCA |
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DALLAS FRASCA's unique alt-roots / rock style is a new genre on the music landscape and has had a huge impact on the Australian music scene.
She is hailed as the "Queen of Australian Roots" for very good reason - a show not to be missed!
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| RICKY PETERSON (USA) |
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| Jazz-Funk virtuoso Ricky Peterson has established himself as one of the world's leading keyboard players, having amassed one of contemporary music's most star-studded resumes as a producer, session player and recording artist. |
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| BACKSLIDERS |
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| As a three piece, they can lift the roof off any venue – moving from straight ahead, in your face, ‘amped up’ original blues – ‘Blues ’not ‘Roots’ that is – to ‘all–acoustic’ unplugged ‘way down south’ delta blues. |
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| SUNNY COWGIRLS |
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| It sometimes seems like The Sunny Cowgirls have risen straight from the warm heart of Australia.
They radiate sunshine and that dry, laconic Aussie sense of humour. They are the first to admit that they
need a little dirt under their fingernails to create their own very special brand of music. |
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| PAUL GREENE |
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| Paul Greene’s three and a half octave voice, catchy melodies, witty lyrics and unique arrangements make him one of Australia’s most exciting musical prospects. His music is a magnificent concoction of soul, folk, pop, roots and rock. |
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| ANGRY TRADESMEN |
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| Rob Hirst (aka Jobsworth) – Drums + vocals Dom Turner (aka Bluesy Grimes)– Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica - Martin Rotsey (aka The Grim Reaper) - Guitar |
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| ANNE KIRKPATRICK |
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| A multi-award winning artist probably best known for her album, 'Out of The Blue'. Daughter of the late Slim Dusty and Joy McKean, Anne spent her childhood touring with the family show, going on to forge a solo career which has produced 13 albums to date. Her latest, "Showman's Daughter" has just been released. |
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| GHOSTWRITERS |
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| The GHOSTWRITERS are: Rob Hirst & Martin Rotsey (Midnight Oil) Rick Grossman (Hoodoo Gurus) Lee Moloney(Diesel) and D.C |
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| GLENN CARDIER |
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| Over thirty-five years, Cardier’s enigmatic songs have enchanted audiences from London’s Marquee and Liverpool Empire, through to the Sydney Opera House and the East Coast Blues & Roots Festival in Byron Bay. |
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| KIRSTY LEE AKERS |
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| Kirsty Lee Akers is Australia’s most successful young solo country performer. A unique mix of classic and contemporary Nashville sounds, albeit with her unique Australian working class outlook well intact. |
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| GUYS, GIRLS, GUITARS & BARS |
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Kirsty Lee Akers, Rob Black, Liam Brew & Chelsea Basham.
The Guys, Girls, Guitars & Bars Tour sees four of country’s freshest acts join forces for a series of shows throughout NSW, QLD and VIC commencing in May 2010. |
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| PETER DENAHY |
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| Pete is one of those blokes who was always around the pub, the session, the concert or the buffet with his fiddle in his hand, ready with a joke or a twisted one-liner. |
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| ROB BLACK |
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| Rob Black has been described by country great, Lee Kernaghan as "One of the hottest singer/guitarists to rock Australian country since Keith Urban". |
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| SUPRO |
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| The band combines old and new, living and dead to create a sound that is a mix of blues, surf and dub |
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| JAN PRESTON |
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| Jan is one of Australia’s most popular blues/jazz performers.
Charming, entertaining, honest, skillful and unique, Jan has it all.Called “the Queen of Boogie Piano”, Jan’s rolling left hand piano boogie
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| KATE MEEHAN & SKIP LANDY |
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| Kate was living in Canberra in 2003 when she met rhythm and blues pianist Skip Landy, a former Blind Freddy alumnus. They have since released two albums of unadorned piano and vocals, one comprising jazz standards, the other recapping Kate’s original blues repertoire |
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| LIAM BREW |
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| When he was 16 years old, Liam Brew was asked to write a school essay titled “My Plans After School”. While his mates wrote about uni, surfing and highly paid jobs, Liam had only one goal: to win the Toyota Star Maker Quest in 2009 |
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| GRANT LUHRS & THE CHOOK RAFFLE BAND |
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| He has been twice nominated for a Golden Guitar, has an ARIA nomination to his credit, a No.1 single and has appeared on Festivals throughout Australia and Overseas. |
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| LOU BRADLEY |
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| Although Lou has been in bands and played all over Sydney since forever, it has only been the last 2 years and the release of her debut album “Love Someone” since it has all really mattered. |
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| PAUL COSTA |
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| A vocally compelling and charismatic performer, Paul drew audiences in with a bunch of great songs that struck a chord with the listeners. He is a skilled singer and interpreter. |
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| THOMY & THE TANKS |
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| Thomy & the Tanks are a high-energy four-piece rock n roll band with a f - -k you attitude!! |
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| TRACY COSTER |
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| Born in the Bush, Raised on the Road: As a performer, Tracy possesses a warmth and distinctive sound shaped by the endless road, and as a songwriter, she displays unique qualities. Tracy's music is a rare product born of experience. |
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| GRANT RICHARDSON |
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| This real-life horsebreaker and shearer is a likeable larrikin is refreshingly without pretence, and his music encapsulates the essence of his rural lifestyle - he sings about things he knows and lives. |
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| GREG CHAMPION |
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| Greg Champion's rise to prominence has come largely from his work on the radio, singing about cricket and football (AFL). He has been a member of the long-running Melbourne-based radio humourists The Coodabeen Champions, for twenty-one years |
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| GAVIN MILLER |
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| Rugby league hard man Gavin Miller played 214 first grade games for Western Suburbs, Easts and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, on top of representing NSW in five Origins and Australia on three occasions |
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ERIC GROTHE & THE GURUS
Eric Grothe, Parramatta and Australian Rugby leagues legend has put together a show with a difference.
Combining sets of classic hits from the 70s to now with a tribute to, arguably, one of the most popular bands of all time, Creedence Clearwater Revival, has proven to be a winner.
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AUTHORISED BOOTLEG
Authorised Bootleg is a Goulburn, NSW based trio playing a repertoire of standard covers. This guitar, bass, drums outfit has played at various weddings and clubs since forming 6-months ago.
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CLASSIC SOUNDS DISCO
Music from: 60's, 70's 80's, 90's, latest hits, country, blues.
All events catered for BIRTHDAYS, WEDDINGS, PARTIES, SCHOOL DISCOS, FUNDRAISERS, CORPORATE
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SECOND MOVEMENT
The band plays a variety of covers featuring the music of bands such as the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Kinks, Hollies, Searchers, Turtles, Neil Diamond, Monkeys, Everly Brothers, Elvis, The Animals, Buddy Holly, Elton John and Bee Gees to name but a few.
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TONY WADE
Tony’s solo shows are spontaneous and audience focussed covering styles ranging from country to rock and pop.
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DONT DREAM ITS OVER
A Tribute to Crowded House & Split Enz.
Having performed at The Basement numerous times, selling out each show, this wonderful tribute has proved to be a popular item on the entertainment agenda for fans of the music.
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CASH ON DELIVERY
Australia’s No.1 Tribute to the Man in Black, Mr Johnny Cash!
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ACCA/DACCA
ACCA/DACCA are a 'conceptual' band that tries to replicate, with utmost respect, the music and stage show that have/has been written and performed by Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcom Young, Cliff Williams, Phil Rudd and Brian Johnson over the last 30+ years
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