Andrew Veivers
Composer / Director / Spanish Guitarist
One of Australia’s finest Spanish Guitarists, Andrew Veivers draws on a wide range of musical influences to evoke the sensual and mesmerising sounds of the Spanish guitar in all of its guises. At venues ranging from Blenheim Palace (UK) to The Dillington Classical Guitar Festival (UK) to chamber music series' in Amsterdam to concerts at many of Australia's leading festivals, Andrew has appeared as a soloist as well as with his various groups (Flamenco Fire, The Saruzu Quartet, Jaleos Flamenco) to great critical acclaim.
Angie & OJ
The mysterious calm of the ocean at dusk, kissing someone for the first time, New York, the mist that creeps in on a mountain side, the bush after rain: This duo casts an enchantment that's hard to define. Influenced by musical greats like Astrud Gilberto, Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, Chet Baker, Erykah Badu, and Antonio Carlos Jobim, their music is elegant, sophisticated, and as innocent and welcoming as Spring. Swingin Jazz, Brazilian Melodies & rhythms, soulful R&B, and a handful of well crafted originals. They do it all well. Featuring pedigree musicians Angela Iimura (Guitar and Vocals), and Oj Newcomb (Double Bass & Guitar), this duo is a match made in heaven. Anyone who loves music and loves a heavenly experience will be kicking themselves if they miss Angie & OJ.
Anthony Garcia
From the experimental music scene in New York to early music with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra guitarist and composer Anthony Garcia is a unique presence in the Australian guitar scene. With a passion for improvisation and a masterful classical technique Garcia fuses together a wide range of styles from the ancient to the contemporary from Latin folk to exploratory jazz, pulsating world rhythms and experimental soundscapes. Performing throughout Australia, Mexico, Japan and the United States both as a soloist and in collaboration with virtuoso artists from across many musical traditions Anthony's engaging presence transports his audiences through an ever evolving musical landscape.
Asleep at the Reel
Asleep at the Reel evoke the sound of the lively Irish pub, of flying fiddles and rich voices in harmony around an open fire. Their songs are stories – some of them hundreds of years old – wrapped up in music. Their rollicking jigs and reels will keep your feet tapping. The Irish call it the craic. It’s a word that means music and fun and, typically, quite a lot of the demon drink all bound up together. This band of fine musicians taps into a tradition that dates back centuries and runs through Christy Moore, The Pogues, and Van Morrison among many others. Yet Asleep at the Reel are not Irish – nor do they pretend to be. They are Australian yet, like so many Australians, Celtic music is in their DNA. Asleep at the Reel are; Mark Cryle - guitar & vocals, Rose Broe - accordion & vocals, Mick Nolan - bass & vocals, Hugh Curtis - fiddle & mandolin, Suzanne Hibbs - drums & percussion.
Barleyshakes (The)
Brewed in Ireland and distilled in Australia the Barleyshakes are a superb Celtic band who present both traditional Irish, original and world music in a modern format. Using fiddles, banjo, mandolin, bass, bodhran, drums, guitar and vocals the Barleyshakes new sound is hard hitting, lively and full of wild Irish dance energy.
East of West
East of West offers a captivating new take on the fusion between world music and jazz, playing original compositions inspired by the music of the Mediterranean and Balkans. East of West was formed in order to showcase new compositions and improvisations that explore the connections between Eastern and Western music, and is proud to announce the release of Little Harbour, their debut album. The trio consists of Bosnian-born Goran Gajić (double bass), Philip Griffin (oud) and Malindi Morris (hand percussion).
Eddie Ray - Silence of the Jams 2 'Lack of Judgement Day'
In the not-too-distant future the world is completely controlled by the internet, with AI ruling the planet. The world has plunged into an augmented reality where nothing is real and humanity is destroyed. Can we be saved? Is there a weapon strong enough to destroy the machines? Luckily one man never got a smartphone and is impervious to the robot’s attacks. Join Eddie Ray as he navigates his way through the Wild West in this hilarious future cowboy film taking on the internet with the most powerful weapon there is - Live Music. With his incredible band - ‘The Band of Legends’ this original soundtrack will be played live alongside the screening immersing you in a live music cinema experience unlike anything else on this planet.
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Estampa
Parisian laneways, South American sensuality and the unbridled joy of continental jazz. Whether evoking musically saturated memories of past adventures or inspiring post covid additions to bucket list destinations, ESTAMPA is a four-piece tour de force of time traveling musical elegance, post-folk cultural indulgences and irrepressibly unpretentious film noir sophistication. Incredible musicians. Brilliant performers. Gorgeous music. Estampa is Rebecca Karlen on violin and voice, Paul Henderson on guitar John Reeves on accordion and Samuel Vincent on double bass.
Gone Molly
Winners of three titles in the Australian Celtic Music Awards 2018, songwriter Sally Harris and Declan Affley award winner Rebecca Wright are the new voices of contemporary Anglo-Celtic folk. With voices that blend evocatively and deliver with an exquisite intensity, Gone Molly brings to life colourful characters and stories steeped in mythology, mysteries, love & loss. Recently joined by talented multi-instrumentalist Lachlan Baldwin, this is an enchanting act you don’t want to miss.
Haystack Mountain Hermits
Inspired by their motto, “We Play We Sing We Fight,” the 2023 Australian Folk Music Awards and 23/24 ICMA finalists Haystack Mountain Hermits transport you to an acoustic world of sensational blood harmonies, coupled with the band’s fine musicianship, which will leave you spellbound as they weave traditional favorites and original songs into an unforgettable live performance. Each song they perform has been carefully crafted into a unique arrangement that showcases their exceptional musicianship and vocal skill.