Monday, February 20, 2017

Indigo Children

MAKING WAVES: Indigo Children band members Brady Gunn, Henry Jacobs, Tim Bayne and Edward Jacobs

Warrnambool Standard 17th Feb. 2017 A HOMECOMING gig at The Loft on Saturday night will hold special significance for the four-piece band Indigo Children. The gig will be the vehicle for the Warrnambool launch of their debut EP Creature of the Ocean. The band is made up of Henry Jacobs (lead vocals, guitar), Edward Jacobs (bass, vocals), Tim Bayne (drums, percussion, vocals) and Brady Gunn (guitar, keys). All four are originally from Warrnambool with Henry Jacobs the only one still living in the town with the others having moved to Melbourne. Despite this, Edward Jacobs said the chance to play in Warrnambool is always special. “It’s great when we have a show in town, The Loft is an awesome venue to play at,” Jacobs said. “We’ve all still got a lot of good mates here so it’s always a good night.” Warrnambool performers Goose, Saol and Lemonbait will be the support acts for Indigo Children. Creature of the Ocean is a five-track EP featuring the songs In My Dreams, Odd Timing For You, Baby K, Tidal Peak and Creature of the Ocean. Jacob’s describes the band’s sound as pop-psychedelic- rock, heavily influenced by The Beatles and others from the 1960s when this genre was at the forefront of music. “Our father listened to a lot of The Beatles and a lot of music like that when me and Henry were growing up so it has had a big influence on us,” Jacobs said. “That comes through in our music and we can then put our own stamp on it. “We have been playing as a band for about four years, we started as a three-piece. “Brady came in a couple of years ago and that has broadened our range a fair bit. “It has also freed Henry up to explore a bit more with his guitar.” The EP contains all original songs, ranging from the light pop of the opening track, In My Dreams, to the heavier title track, Creature of the Ocean. This last track has been released as a single. The band held a single launch at the Yarra Hotel in Melbourne on January 6. This was followed up by a Melbourne EP launch at the Evelyn Hotel on January 27. Jacobs said the band has been playing spasmodically but expects this to increase now the EP has been launched. He said the aim is to keep playing strong live sets and to grow their list of original songs with the number of these now pushing into double figures. While the band habours ambitions, Jacobs said the love of playing together remains the key to its success. “We really enjoy doing what we do,” Jacobs said.

https://www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/indigo-children-0

Saturday, February 18, 2017

Lynny Mast to play debut concert (Warrnambool Standard 18th Feb. 2017)

WARRNAMBOOL music industry figure Lynny Mast will make her concert debut on Sunday.
Mast will perform a feature concert at the Warrnambool Art Gallery from 2.30pm.
While she has performed with others before and has been part of theatre productions, this will be the first time Mast has taken top billing.
Mast has played a key role in the promotion of south-west performers, with her support of emerging talent a particular point of interest.
But now, at 45, Mast has decided to take a step forward into the spotlight.
“I’ve been through an illness and that brought me to the realisation that it’s never too late to have a go at the things you enjoy,” Mast said.
“I have always liked to sing but I have never had that confidence. But I thought, why not give it a go? What’s the worst that can happen?”
Mast will be accompanied by Aradie Walters on piano.
The concert will feature a variety of styles including jazz, contemporary and musical theatre.

Young talent set to soar - Warrnambool Standard 18th Feb, 2017

Youth to take stage at Folkie

by Anthony Brady

ON STAGE: Four-piece band Since Tuesday is one of the acts that will be playing at the youth concert at this year's Port Fairy Folk Festival.

FOUR emerging acts from across the south-west will get a chance to display their talents at the Port Fairy Folk Festival.
Gabby Steel, Tiosav Joy, Since Tuesday and Dream Season have been chosen to perform as part of the Folkie’s fringe festival.
The acts will play at a youth concert at the St Patrick’s Parish Primary School hall in Port Fairy on Monday, March 13.
They will be joined by the runner-up of television show The Voice, Adam Ladell.
Ladell will use the show to launch his new single. The youth concert is an initiative of the Moyne Youth Council.
Moyne Shire youth development officer Geraldine Edar paid tribute to folk festival director Caroline Moore and her committee.
“The support we have had from Caroline and the committee to hold the concert has been amazing,” Ms Edar said. “The performers are really excited to be part of it. Hopefully it can be an ongoing thing.”
Ms Moore said the festival committee was pleased to endorse the concert.
“This concert is a big part of what we are about, promoting great talent,” Ms Moore said.
“Geraldine approached us about the concert and the stars aligned. We have the capacity to host it and the music fits the festival.”
The performers are really excited to be part of it. - Geraldine Edar.


Since Tuesday

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Tankard among award winners

Warrnambool Standard Feb. 16th 2017

WARRNAMBOOL musician Richard Tankard has claimed a win at the Australian Blues Music Festival.
Tankard is the keyboard player for the band Geoff Achison & the Souldiggers.
The act was named as the Group of the Year at the Chain Australian Blues Awards at the festival on Saturday in Goulburn.
Tankard also played keyboard on Geoff Achison’s solo record, Another Mile, Another minute, which won the Album of the Year title and the song of the year by Achison, Working My Way Back Home.
Tankard said he was thrilled with the awards.
“It is a great reward, particularly for Geoff, who works really hard,” Tankard said.
“Being part of a team like that is always good and it’s nice to be recognised.”
Another Mile, Another Minute was released nationally last year. On March 3, it will be launched worldwide online and through US label Landslide Records.

Richard Tankard and Geoff Achinson in action. Picture: Sean Clohesy.

Richard Tankard and Geoff Achinson in action. Picture: Sean Clohesy.

Monday, February 13, 2017

Louis Helmsley

Louis Helmsley is a solo artists in the South West of Victoria who became a musician in 1999, and has recorded 10 albums in 15 years. His influences include Tom Petty, Cat Stevens, The Beatles, and Pink Floyd. Gigs in the district have included the Macarthur pub and Rafferty's Tavern.

Dave Burgess

Dave Burgess
Originally from Canberra, Dave moved to Warrnambool 16 years ago to try to become a professional musician. One of his many bands was the Atom Splitters. After many years practice, a university degree, two kids and many soul destroying jobs, things came together. Currently, Dave teaches music in Warrnambool and plays pubs, clubs and weddings. At the end of 2009, Dave released his first album of original material. 'Easy Street' which touched on styles of R'n'B, blues and swing that have inspired him. Dave's second album, 'Hurry Slowly', was launched in November 2012 and explores more musical styles including reggae, blues, country, and a whole heap of 'funk' including 12 original songs all written by Dave himself. In 016 he released his third album Set like stone.

Dave Burgess resides in Warrnambool of South West Victoria, and when he isn't teaching his awesome talent at Guitar playing to College Students, or going to the Gym at Aqua Zone, or playing in his band at local hotels, and Fletcher Jones Gardens in the Summertime Sunday Blues afternoons, he is writing and recording his originals, which can be found on his latest album,'SET LIKE STONE' The Dave Burgess Band and a former release you can find 'hurry slowly' on CD Baby.com/Dave Burgess. Dave's music draws on many of the classic styling of guitar playing, although largely steeped in Blues, the music incorporates Classic RnB, Soul, Blues, Country, Reggae, Funk and Groove. "Why just play one style of music" Dave says...Although the music of this accomplished guitar player lifts you up and makes you feel good, it does not compromise or get in the way of the songs that describe the human condition and draws you in. The Lyrics connect with you and make you feel like you are having a conversation with him. Songs of love and loss, getting up after life knocks you down, money and the lack thereof, and the benefits of hindsight make for great universal themes that people relate to. The Dave Burgess Band have gained a large following for their dynamic performances and musicianship with Tim Conlan - Bass Player, and Raff Marino - Drummer, the rhythm section is deeply groovy. The three piece powerhouse of genre hopping, foot stomping, musical explorers have been blazing the stages of Victoria's music festivals and will soon hit the stage in their local town at- THE LOFT for AROCKALYPSE held Friday June 8th - Sunday 10th. Dave Burgess Band will be playing on the Sunday at the festival. South West Sounds were lucky to see Dave Burgess Band perform at St Brigid's Blues & Roots Festival held in January in 2018 at Crossley . Such professional and brilliant players, groovy, blues music and a soulful smooth voice Dave has, influenced by musicians like East Coast band, 'Bondi Cigars', Dave Burgess still has his own unique sound unlike any other blues Artists. Dave is a friendly down to earth bloke, I'm sure he would love to have a chat to you after his set anytime, and you may be able to purchase his CD from him too !

John Anscombe

John Anscombe has been a country music singer in South West Victoria for many years, both as a soloist and a member of the "Rubber band". He is one of the leading members of the "Warrnambool and District Country Music Group". This group was formed by a group of friends in 2005 and holds concerts at the Warrnambool City Memorial Bowls Club on the the third Sunday of every month. In 2016 various members of the group put together a compilation CD of 19 songs. The song "Things Are Not the Same on the Land" won Bill Chambers the Best Song of the Year Award from the CMAA (Country Music Association of Australia) after Slim Dusty recorded it in 1992.

Narelle Sharp

Narelle Sharp is a singer/songwriter from the Port Fairy area who participated in one of the TAFE Music Industry skills courses. As a songwriter she says she likes to find a subject and write a story from it. One of her compositions (Anders Christian Terjesen) is about a Norwegian lad who jumped ship at Geelong and married a Port Fairy girl. The song "Run amuck" was written in her later teenage years about a friend who was using hard drugs, although there are references that can be generalised to all of us in society that are attracted to poisons. The the original subject of the song is now a father of 3 and a grandfather, so there is a happy ending in real life. The arranging and recording was done by Don Stewart (of Dalriada fame). The music was initially recorded for a "creation" song written by Narelle and performed by children at St.Patrick's Port Fairy. The backing track was melded to the alternate lyrics.

The Settlement

The Settlement is the name of Hamilton group formerly known as Buddha and the Chocolate Box. They established a large following in Port Fairy and Warrnambool and have since expanded nationwide, with a possibility of a showcase at Canadian music week and some shows in the States. The core Hamilton-based trio of Adrian Calvano (guitar, vocals), Matt Pitman (fiddle) and Shane Baker (bass) remain from the group’s Buddha In A Chocolate Box days, but since combining with Melbourne-based members Harry Pettit (drummer) and Jimmy Doheny (guitar) the band has refined its music. Adrian Calvano was quoted in the Warrnambool Standard (20th Jan. 2017) as saying “In the Buddha (In A Chocolate Box) days, it was all covers – we were learning our chops - it was heavily ‘fiddle-dee-dee potatoes’ with the fiddle stuff and we wanted to get away from that sound a bit, away from the Irish reels. I think we became a bit heavier, rockier, (turned) more into Australian rock. A new album called Stand In The Middle, due in mid-February, although the first taste of the album, the single She’s Alright, which came with a colourful film clip that has had over 3000 plays on YouTube, has been around for a while.

On March 24th 2017 Anthony Brady published the following article in the Warrnambool Standard:

Settling in for success

THE release of The Settlement’s first album is drawing closer but the Hamilton band is far from standing still.The debut album will be released in July, preceded by the release of a third single in May.The band’s second single,Clean Trouble, was premiered on the Rolling Stone Australia website.The Settlement lead singer and guitarist Adrian Calvano said the endorsement from Rolling Stone was a huge moment for the band.“We were stoked about being recognised by Rolling Stone,” Calvano said.“We have a good team around us helping to spread the word about what we are doing.We have gigged pretty hard and we are building credibility in the industry and something like this really helps.” The Settlement has been together since 2015, having started life as Buddha in a Chocolate Box back in 2005.Calvano said the band is making the impact it had set out to when it began as The Settlement.“In 2015, we decided to really take our music seriously,” Calvano said.“We were sick of just playing covers, we wanted to get our own music out there.The change of name and a bit of a change in the line-up was a new beginning.”

The Settlement continues to grow a large fan base with their strong live shows.They have played major festivals across the country,from Gympie to Queenscliff and many in between.They have also played close to home, starring as one of the headline acts at the Music in the Vines event in Macarthur. The refinement of their trade continues both on and off stage.The band is just back from a four-day camp at a home stead outside Ballarat.Calvano said it was a valuable exercise.“It was very productive, it was great to wake up each morning and everything was there, set up and ready to start playing,” Calvano said.“We wrote, played and discussed what wanted to do and how we could do it.”The Settlement’s next major outing will be in Stawell during the town’s famous Stawell Gift carnival at Easter.

Sleevehearts

The Sleevehearts is the name of a band formed in Warrnambool in 2016. The members (Tony Peel, Marty Lemmens, and Bryan Keilor-Reid are veteran musicians who have previously been in bands as diverse as Breathing in Breathing Out, Kaleidico and Fun City). The launch date for their debut CD "Tantamount" was 28th Jan. 2017. Bryan's name does not appear on the CD but instead Charles Leslie Box is listed. Charles Leslie Box is his alter-ego performance name. His middle name is Leslie & for some reason his dad nicknamed him Charles, thus Charles Leslie. When his wife Jen died he went thru' some very dark days & this other persona Charles Leslie Box arrived and helped him write a truckload of songs & verse. It helped him deal with where he was & gave him purpose. The Box part is him trying to find humour in the situation (The Leslie Rotating Tremolo Speaker System - sometimes known as the Leslie Box - is named after its inventor, Donald Leslie. Leslie began working in the late 1930s to get a speaker for a Hammond organ that had a closer emulation of a pipe or theatre organ). The Sleevehearts performed at the St. Brigid's Blues and Roots Festival on January 14th 2017 and describe their sound as 80s pop/rock.