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The
Detonators Before Rock, there was Rockabilly, Blues and Rhythm n’ Blues. The Detonators, through their original songs, recreate the styles that made the mid to late 50s such a vital time in music’s history. They play an era, not simply a genre. The quartet’s original blend of blazing jump-rock blues is infused with the driving energy inherent in their heros’ music. Chuck Berry, Little Walter and Hound Dog Taylor are some of the influences that give this band their distinctive sound. “Rockbottom” James Moloney on vocals and harmonica. Paulie “The Kid” Bignell on guitar. Eddie Fury on sticks and skins "Doghouse” Dave Philpots on bull fiddle bass |
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Ben
Rodgers' Instrumental Asylum When electric guitars ruled the earth…™ Ben Rogers’ Instrumental Asylum is a high-energy, surf-style trio dedicated to reverb drenched surf/gypsy/Tarantino guitar. Their albums and live performances have received rave reviews from critics in Australia, USA and UK: “A muscular, lovingly distorted guitar sound” – Greg Haymes, Times Union (USA) “There are no vocals on this album. They would be superfluous on material interpreted by Ben Rogers, a guitar player whose genre bending technique, taste and eclecticism place him among the world’s great guitarists.” – Billy Pinnell, JB Mag (Australia) “…guitar ace Ben Rogers brings the rock instrumental sound solidly into the now” – Robert Silverstein, 20th Century Guitar (USA) “Huge guitar, intense energy, and very emotional” – Phil Dirt, Reverb Central (USA) "Against the hard-driving rhythm section of Nikki Scarlett on bass and Denis Close on drums, Ben fires salvo after salvo of tastily aggressive licks…” – Alan Taylor, Pipeline (UK) |
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Red
Rivers and Nailhead Fueled by a listening diet of hillbilly and rhythm & blues, quoting influences such as Duane Eddy, Johnny Horton, and T Bone Walker, Red's first break came when asked to record with Don Walker. His recording Career began playing guitar on Don' s Album "Where all Gunna Die"In 1996, Red released his debut Album "Hillbilly Heart" on Shock Records and Demon Records in the UK. The Album won a couple of Australian Independant Country Music awards and a Tamworth Golden guitar nomination. Early 1998, album number two, "Quarter Mile Down" was released and attracted much acclaim. Red's appeal was broad and equally diverse with acts such as You am I and Southern Culture on the skids inviting Red to tour as their special guest. Red's third album "Low Down Twang" was released in 1999 and featured "road train" a real audience favourite co written with American Dale Watson. In 2001 Red released his fourth album - Wishbone. Red Rivers is the real deal - one hot rockin' hard boppin' looming legend. |
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Coyote
Serenade Hailing from Tasmania Coyote Serenade have a passion for the quirky side of country roots music. Multi-instrumentalists, Ukulele Lou, Sagebrush Sue, Peyote Pete and Tumbleweed Russ bring you songs and tunes from some of the often forgotten, but superb country recording stars of the thirties, forties and fifties, through to the contemporary alternative performers of today. They bring you a tour-de-coyote of swinging harmonies, powerful picking and laid-back rhythms. The Coyotes draw their material from the easy-going early years of cowboy and cowgirl country, blues, western swing and hillbilly as well as adding a few originals to the mix . . . not to mention boots, hats, frocks and fine jewellery! Ukulele Lou (Louise Bell) – vocals, ukulele, guitar Sagebrush Sue (Sue Dilley) – vocals, mandolin, accordian, double bass, ukulele Peyote Pete (Peter Hicks) – vocals, archtop guitar, dobro, harmonica,mandolin, banjo Russell Dobie (Tumbleweed Russ) – vocals, double bass |
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Matt
Dwyer Moonlight on the Mountains sees guitarist/singer/songwriter/bandleader Matt Dwyer playing his first ever solo festival show.Having a career that includes playing and touring with The Bondi Cigars,Matt Taylor, Angry Anderson, Broderick Smith, Chris Wilson, Eddie Kirkland, Kev Carmody and Rory McLeod,Dwyer made the switch to being a frontman and hasn't looked back. In 2007 his album 'Who Loves Ya?' was awarded Vic /Tas Blues Album of the Year as well as the single 'Every Girl I Meet' garnering Solo Artist of the year.The album was rated 4& 1/2 stars by Ken Williams of The Age- "Certainly my album of the year" "Pre-war country blues has been a passion of mine for many years,"Dwyer said in a recent interview," and it's great to go back to the music that turned me on so long ago." |
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The Wild Violets When
they're not swiggin' corn liquor or hollerin' at the littl'uns, Teresa
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