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| JAMES BLUNDELL | |
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| “The statements that last longest are most simply put ..........” It’s the perspective he was able to call upon that gives Ring Around The Moon – which he describes as “The most mature and satisfying record I’ve ever made” - its conviction, its command and its sheen. | |
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| KEV CARMODY | |
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| Kev Carmody is an elder statesman in his cultural tradition of Lama Lama and Bundjalung. Respected and revered, this singer-songwriter combines a repertoire of bluntly eloquent protest songs and sparse lyrical ballads with breathtaking guitar technique and a warm down to earth manner. | |
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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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| ERIC BOGLE | |
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| Australia's International Troubadour, renowned for the classic "And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda", keeps on creating fine songs in a variety of genres, from melodic ballads to stinging satire. | |
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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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| SUNNY COWGIRLS | |
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| "Any fan of traditional country music or anyone who has ever driven a ute or held a can of Bundy in their hand will love The Sunny Cowgirls." Adam Brand | |
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| DALLAS FRASCA | |
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| Since Alternate Roots Powerhouse Dallas Frasca hit the scene in Dec 2005 when she released her debut EP ‘Acoustic Slide Groove’, she has obliterated 4 stomp boxes, cooked 2 P.A’s and melted a guitar amp, clocking up 30,000+kms of touring. At the time she had no idea her music would cause the stir it has. | |
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| PAUL GREENE | |
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| Over the past few years Paul Greene has been given the thumbs up by John Butler, The Waifs & Ani DiFranco, hi-jacked by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst and served as the inspiration behind Ben Harper’s ‘Diamonds On The Inside’. He has sold nearly 30,000 albums. | |
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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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| 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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| ANDREW MORRIS | |
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| Celebrated Brisbane musician Andrew Morris, whose third solo album, Union Bars, is a stunning departure from the sound and feel of his previous, critically-acclaimed, work. It represents a marked creative progression: a move away from the country-rock feel of his former output. | |
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| WILSON PICKERS | |
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| An all-star interstate musical collaboration, The Wilson Pickers are better known as Queenslanders Danny Widdicombe, Ben Salter, Andrew Morris, and Victorians Sime Nugent and John Bedggood. They formed after a crazy idea of uniting some Queenslanders with some Victorians in the vague hope of inventing a bluegrass-style band. | |
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| GIN CLUB | |
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| The Gin Club are a musical collective based in Brisbane, Australia who perform an eclectic mix of rock, pop, folk, blues, country, psych, prog, slowcore, and everything in between. | |
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| PETER DENAHY | |
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| Multi-talented Peter Denahy has been making whips since he was 12, and his musical career has a strange affinity with whip-making. Through careful weaving, it results in something unique, personal and totally functional. The multi instrumentalist, singer and songwriter weaves his words and music with the same focus. | |
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| JAYNE DENHAM | |
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| Jayne Denham was raised on a wide selection of her father’s extensive country music record collection. After jumping the tracks and joining a rock band for several years, she has finally returned to her roots performing Country Music. | |
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| KIRSTY LEE AKERS | |
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| In December 2007 Kirsty Lee Akers was announced as a finalist in the Maton Best New Talent and Female Vocalist Of The Year categories at the 36th Country Music Awards Of Australia, capping off a remarkable 12 months for the then 19 year old performer. | |
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| LOU BRADLEY | |
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| ELLIOTT BROOD (Canada) | |
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| Elliot Brood has never been an easy otfit to describe. Since forming in late 2002, their sounds have been labelled 'death country', 'blackgrass' & even 'urban hill billy' | |
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| DAN MANGAN (Canada) | |
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| At the tender age of seven, Dan Mangan’s first goal was to memorize and recite Abbey Road’s side ‘B’. At 17, it was to record his first EP. Now, at 24, it’s to meander into the stereo and hometown of music lovers worldwide. | |
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| KARL BROADIE | |
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| Sydney based singer-songwriter Karl Broadie was born in Edinburgh to a family of philosophers, artists and free thinkers. Despite this, Broadie felt he gravitated towards music naturally. | |
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| HUCKLEBERRY SWEDES | |
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| The Huckleberry Swedes have been described as the missing link between Ryan Adams and Jeff Tweedy (Wilco) | |
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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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| JETTY ROAD | |
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| The rapid rise of Australian music sensation Jetty Road has been truly remarkable. Debuting in 2005, Jetty Road made an immediate impact within the music industry. | |
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| TRACEY 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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| TOM CURTAIN | |
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| Tom Curtain is a country singer, songwriter and horse breaker. His album, Heatwave, is all original music – an exciting mix of ballads and country rock, and has already generated industry applause and glowing reviews. | |
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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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| STACEY MORRIS | |
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| Raw, original and gutsy her vocal presence guarantees goose bumps, even the most seasoned musicians cannot deny. this girl can truly sing. | |
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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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| THOMY & THE TANKS | |
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| Thomy & the Tank Engines are a high-energy four-piece rock n roll band with a f - -k you attitude!! | |
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| CLASSIC SOUNDS DISCO | |
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| 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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| DANDY LIONZ | |
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| The Dandy Lionz are four cats from outer space that love to entertain children of all ages | |
| Concept/Cover Artists [ Click image for details ] | |
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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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Australia’s No.1 Tribute to the Man in Black, Mr Johnny Cash! |
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The passing of Slim Dusty left a void in the Australian country music industry and in many fans hearts. Slim sure left big boots to fill, but one Mackay man and a country music band are keeping the magic of Slim's music alive, not only in North Queensland, but also around the nation, with their tribute show. |
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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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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. |