LOCAL SYDNEY TALENT
The Naked Parade
Three Quarters Hazel
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Three Quarters Hazel (plus special guests) is all about making people feel good. With their upbeat funky vibes, that get you up and on the dancefloor and songs about soul, living, our beautiful earth and all the stuff in life that brings us wonder and inspiration. Influences include Janis Joplin, Michael Franti, Traditional African Drumming, and the sweet sounds of reggae music.
For more info go to www.threequartershazel.com |
Extended Family
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From the husky delta of the steamy inner Sydney streets, comes a band who unravel contemporary roots, funk, soul and blues, to create something deliciously sexy and new that you can't help but groove to … Their infamously huge live show has secured industry attention, with one Australian "Cigar" legend describing Extended Family as "a cross between Sly and The Family Stone, and Frank Zappa"
For more info go to http://www.myspace.com/extendedfamilymusic |
The Elana Stone Band
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Raw, soulful, and uplifting Elana Stone and her band present a powerful combination of skillful musicianship, a commanding stage presense and damn good songwriting. Having spent her formative years as a singer, Elana centres her song writing on her powerful, flexible voice, which ranges from blazing, Janis Joplin style soul, rock and roll, and Joni Mitchell-esque piano balladry.
For more info go to www.myspace.com/elanastoneband |
Emma Davis & Band
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Emma is a young songwriter who plays her guitar, sings, and drives around in her much-loved yellow Beetle. Originally from London, Emma studied music in Boston for a year after school before basing herself in Sydney's Inner West. She sings about fishermen, kombi vans, dead languages and, perhaps the occasional heart-break. Emma's band played consists of Mark Stevens (The Crooked Fiddle Band) on double bass and Nicola Ossher on drums.
UPCOMING GIGS
Sat 20 Feb
8pm
Emma Davis & Band will be supporting McArtney's single launch at Raval (upstairs at the Macquarie Hotel)
For more info go to www.myspace.com/emmadavismusic |
Old Man River
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Old Man River is one of Australia’s most unique artists. An incredible, inspiring artist who’s live show - a mix of western and eastern influences - includes a blend of sitars, guitars and grooving rhythms. In 2008 Old Man River toured his show to India, Japan, Italy, Germany, Israel, UK and the US - as well as sharing stages in Australia with THE VIOLENT FEMMES, IRON AND WINE, JOSH PYKE, THE SLEEPY JACKSON, DAMIEN RICE AND NEWTON FAULKNER
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Brian Campeau and band
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Celebrated for his powerful voice, unique instrumentation, unusual arrangements and organic, left field production.A genuine talent of mood and music, Campeau has been known to stop a room with a whisper. This Sydney troubadour deserves your immediate attention.
Brian plays with a band consisting of Lauren Yates on cello, Elana Stone on piano accordian and Nicola Ossher on junk percussion.
Upcoming Gigs.
TBC
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Bud Petal
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Cerebral art-folk musician Bud Petal launches his debut album Turtledoves & Oatstraws at the Sound Lounge (in the Seymour Centre). Special guests to play on the night are: Deaf Hedge, Chris Gillespie and The Wandering Hands and The Fantastic Terrific Munkle.
For more info go to www.budpetal.com and to book click here |
The Darren Paul Project
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Darren Paul lives life with purpose. He believes every moment matters. He believes we should all live for today. He knows what he wants and he approaches his music with an unwavering focus and absolute professionalism. "I approach song writing with dedication and I only write when I feel like I have something to say".
For more info go to http://www.myspace.com/darrenpaulproject
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Lior
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Lior is an independent singer-songwriter that seems to have no bounds. He has risen from playing small rooms in Australia, to playing at Carnegie Hall in New York. His two studio albums have received international critical acclaim, and after numerous sold out national tours, there is no disputing that he is one of Australia’s most exciting home grown talents.
Upcoming Gigs.
TBC
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Dave Gertler
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Dave Gertler writes and produces his own crowd-pleasing brand of indy-pop music, and can be found performing it around Sydney, usually flanked by beautiful backing singers Suwindi Kadir and Nina Stamell, both accomplished solo artists themselves. Genres covered in a Dave Gertler set will include soul, rock, pop, funk...and everything seems laced with a subtle tinge of hip-hop. Influences include Stevie Wonder, Jimmy Hendrix, Billy Joel, the Beatles,Prince, Fleetwood Mac, Crowded House, and his sister Greta Gertler. An audience at one of Dave's gigs can expect velvety three-part harmonies, plenty of on-stage love and quirkiness, and a collection of infectious, catchy pop-tunes laced with plenty of indy-sensibility.
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Miriam Lieberman
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Miriam’s adventurous spirit is infused into the lyrics, melodies and passion of her music. With a background in Latin, African and Contemporary Folk she accompanies her powerful vocals with Kora (African harp), Acoustic Guitar, and Balaphone (wooden xylophone). She is a poetic, intelligent lyricist and a diverse performer.
Upcoming Gigs.
TBC
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Ben Fink
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Benfink is a singer/producer/composer based in Sydney, Australia. Ben has been involved in the Australian independent music scene for many years, working with acts such as The Whitlams, The Stiff Gins, Brett Hunt, Lior, Waiting for Guiness and King Clam.
Upcoming Gigs.
TBC
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Noam Blat
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Noam Blat, a beautiful musician who draws from his middle-eastern background and his love for Latin and Indian traditions while adding his own flavour, resulting in a very colourful marriage of lyrics and melodies. There will be guitar, violin, drums, percussion, flute, with the possibility of some trumpet and ud thrown into the mix.
Upcoming Gigs
Sunday 31st January
Fringe Bar, Oxford St. Paddington.
Music from 6pm.
$8 entry (includes a free drink!) |
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