Perfect Day is a collection of original material, 10 songs in total, all written by Leanne.
the album recorded at Grove Studio's in Gosford,produced and arranged by David Holmes. Session musicians
David Holmes – Guitar; Jeff Camilleri – Bass; Andy Sorrenson - Keyboard, backing vocals and sound engineer
Mitch Farmer – Drums. Perfect Day is available from The Music Shop chain around Australia,Songland Tuggeranong, and online at www.musicshop.com.au
Music video produced & directed by Ross Wood 171Entertainment
When Canberra artist Leanne Melmoth launched her debut album Perfect Day, Deborah Minter’s album review for Capital News simply read ‘Leanne Melmoth, where have you been?!? ‘
What followed was two successful singles and in 2010 a possible third, if news last week charting in CMC Top 50 means anything, and soon to radio, available on NfS 139 from March 22.
With a run of low key successes, radio airplay and two very video friendly clips, the title track Perfect Day and Underneath the Radar, Melmoth established herself in the industry playing support at ACT gigs to major acts, and creating a market forher new album, described as ‘an irrepressible grin flashing in the rear view mirror from a woman with a passion for music.’
‘Perfect Day’s smooth fusion of country and adult-contemporary lyrics layered with hope and humour and up-beat melodies, conjure the feeling of being homeward bound with one hand at the wheel and the other weaving through the wind.’
A perfect analogy for the latest offerings, another articulate Ross Wood production, humorously combining the catchy, upbeat tune with a strong message for men to be good to the women in their world.
It’s a story of anormal day in a couple’s life; a woman waiting on her man to go on a picnic, but of course.......he's at the racing track! Instead of sitting at home sulking she decides to join his world and takes the picnic to the track. After watching lap after lap, she finally gets involved and in a fun twist, shows him how it's done!!
Filmed at the Marulen Driver Training Centre at Marulen, Leanne was excited and apprehensive at the same time about the location ‘I love my cars so this film clip was a blast to make! A dream come true! The race car in the clip was an original Bathurst racing car and the guys just loved bringing it out for the clip.’
‘Apparently it doesn't get driven very often any more! The neighbours around the driver training centre complain about the noise of the car so we were really limited with time and how long we could have it driving for! It was an absolutely freezing day hence there’s a shot of me in a jacket and warm coffee!!!!’
‘I wrote this song in about 1 hour flat. It was fun to write and flowed easily’ Leanne smiles ‘I love performing this song live,because all the girls sing along and the reaction from the guys is priceless!’
‘Its subtle tongue-in-cheekquestions what every girl needs to consider before getting serious about a guy. Will he rub your feet? Will he take you shopping? Will he love you without your makeup? Will he look after the kids when you've ‘hada day’? Will he fight for you?’
‘All of your world’ is our most requested song at live shows, I think that says something about how a lot of girls feel’
‘Sometimes we need to be all of someone’s world.’
For radio interviews, information, bookings andmanagement:
DOUG
MCINTYRE 2010 Capital News ‘MALE RISING STAR’
AUSTRALIAN
INDEPENDENT COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
www.dougmcintyrecountrymusic.com.au
Doug had a ball at
Tamworth 2010 performing along-side Guy Sebastian and Gina Jeffries at the grand
old Town Hall.
He’s looking
forward to performing at the Central Coast Country Festival along-side Stuie
French & Camille Te Nahu next month,
and at Hartwood
Country Festival (Tambar Springs) along-side Carter & Carter, in April.
Doug now has a
distributor in WJO DISTRIBUTION. He’s having a ball writing and performing songs
for his second album, and is currently writing the title track “Australian Son”-
a personal and patriotic expression of what it means to be a born in this great
country of ours.
Thanks to all the
radio DJ’s for playing the album, and all who come to the shows and buy the
album.
And thank’s for
YOUR continued support of Doug’s Australian Country!
A pact between Starmaker grand finalistslast year, became a treat for two rising stars of country in Tamworth this year.
ABC pop Country artist Kaylah Anne, in the studio this month working hard on her new album after the success of her debut EP, attended her first big event on the red carpet at the 2010 CMAA Country Music Awards of Australia accompanying 2009 Starmaker winner Liam Brew.
‘I got to experience my first red carpet event, as Liam Brew’s partner at the Golden Guitars. We made a deal just before they announced the winner of 2009 Star marker that if either one of us won, the winner would take the loser as their partner to the Golden Guitar Awards next year’ she says.
‘Thanks Liam for keeping your word. I knew he would be that type of guy.’
Jokingly, she adds ‘We were sent a couple of photos of me and Liam on the red carpet. Well, actually you can see little bits of him and lots of me, whoops you get that!!’
‘I had so much fun at the festival this year. It’s always a busy time and you never get a chance to rest but it’s worth it! ‘
‘The gigs I did at The Longyard Hotel and The Imperial Hotel were so cool and the crowds were unreal. Thanks everyone who came to see me and my band, you guy’s rock, CD sale were great and you make our gigs so much better.’
‘Sam Smyth’s gigs at TamworthCity Bowling Club were fantastic as usual. Sam and his artists put on a great show. It’s always fun to be a part of them, they are so funny.’
Kaylah’s other gigs includedTamworth Shopping World where she did a couple of spots before the Legendary Chad Morgan.
‘Hang on!’ she says ‘Does that mean I did a support act for Chad Morgan! I better put that one on my resume!’ she laughs, respecting the recent Golden Guitar nod given to one of Australia’s most recognised and longest running acts.
‘And a BIG thanks to all the DJ’S for their support with the radio interviews they did with me and playing my songs. You guys really helped getting the crowds to my gigs.’
Fly| Kaylah’s second video clip, directed by Duncan Toombs NacNud Media, releasedCMC FoxtelAustar, now playing February-March 2010
Why Me | CD & DVD format | ABCShop | popCountry Girls
Melissa Bajric |When the Darkest Hours Pass enters CMC Top 50 at 49
‘When The Darkest Hours Pass’ is the newest work for
Hunter Valley artist Melissa Bajric. It’s the latest soundclip under the
creative direction of 171 Entertainment, and video producer Ross Wood.
Effectively working backwards in time, ‘When The
Darkest Hours Pass’ is from Melissa's debut album‘Believe In Me’.
‘The decision wasn’t difficult’ Melissa’s management
says ‘The track had a certain quality about it.’
‘An assumption possibly, that it held potential for a
clever adaption to video that Ross captures impeccably; the pure emotion of
everlasting love; a gentle portrayal of an elderly couple’s attachment for each
other, he deceased and waiting for her.‘
‘Ross’ inexplicable creative sense instinctively
captures what it is Melissa finds in the song, and knowing she’s in his capable
hands, the rest simply ‘works’. ’
Professional actors were used for the first time.
Shot on location at an old house in the Warnervale area on the NSW Central
Coast,filming took two days.
‘This is the first clip of Melissa's that Ross has
used actors in ‘ he added.
‘Interestingly, we worked out recently that this is
Melissa's fourth clip, all completely different. Every clip created with a
focus and amethodology that's unlike each of the others.’
A Top 50 new addition, When the Darkest Hours Pass
enters the charts at 49 this week.
You can see Melissa at Poley’s Place, in the
idyllic rural surrounds of Thunderbolt’s Way at Barringtonin NSW. Melissa
appears alongside Col Hardy, Bob Easter, Jason Lee, Ann Lowe, Ian Hands &
Zeta Burns and other guest artists at the 30 Year Anniversary over the Easter
Long Weekend.
After playing their last show in the late 1990’s (though
‘train’spotters will tell you that they did reform for a re-union show in 2005) Chasin The Train - Kevin Bennett:Vocals, guitar; Kirk Lorange: Guitar,
vocals; Ian Lees:Bass; Mark Meyer: Drums - decided to call it a day and
looked towards other music identities. But as the years have rolled on the
passion was never lost and after discussions in late 2009 the die was cast.
‘Church’ was back insession and the heavens rejoiced!
So it is with much delight that ChasinThe Train
have announced that they are re-forming for 2 special shows at Rozelles
Bridge Hotel on Friday March 12th and Saturday
March 13th.
Kevin Bennett - “Kirk and I have a thing that just works -
he does the hard stuff and I do the easy stuff and when it comes together along
with the best rhythm sectionaround in Mark and Ian,there's a
complete 'other' thing created and we turn into 'The Train' - a very special sum
of 4 distinct parts and I miss everything about these guys, so I'm really
excited about seeing and hearing what happens on stage
Formed as a result of an 'enforcedhiatus' on Aussie rock band
Moving Pictures in the mid 80's the band came together when Mark Meyer, Ian Lees
and Kevin Bennett decided to put together a'covers' outfit to fill the void and
to simply have some fun along the way”
Kevin Bennett “Markknew Kirk who was already becoming alocal
legend on the Sydney music scene and approached him to play in our new venture
and after initial meetings to discuss repertoire and direction and the naming of
the band (MarkMeyer christened the band Chasin The Train after the John Coltrane
bio that he was reading at the time)we were away and once we felt the power of
'The Train' there was no going back!We, along with a fanatical & loyal
following created some legendary 'SundayResidencies' (referred to by devotees as
'Church') at The Cat and Fiddle, TheBayview Tavern and of course The Bridge
Hotel - all foundations of the Sydney Blues Music scene – and in a decade known
more for hairdos than music, we tore up the 80's”!
And seeing 'The Train'was hands down a religious experience with
a set that was as robust & honest as the working class pubs they played in.
It was a no bullshit, uncompromising passion for music that slammed head on with
a love of playing for their fansthat brought this 4-piece blues outfit to be
loved by many and acclaimed nationally.
Chasin The Train will be supported by Abbie Cardwell
& Her Leading Men who have just recorded their new album 'The Bare Bones Session' which was mixed by Nick DiDia
(Powderfinger, Bruce Springsteen).
Tickets are on sale now from the venue
For more information & a stream of the bands New Years Eve
gig atThe Bridge Hotel in 1997 please go to http://chasinthetrain.com
Forall interview or media requests please contact ChrisO’Hearn @
Thrillhill Entertainment - thrillhillent@bigpond.comor PH – 61
2 9929 2257
Felicity Urquhart is no
doubt Australia’s country music sweetheart and the toast of Tamworth after being
named FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR at the 38th CMAA Country Music Awards
of Australia, last Saturday 23rd January.
Her Golden Guitar trophy win came for current single Roller
Coaster, co-written with music legend RANDY SCRUGGS.
Felicity was also a nominee for APRA SONG OF THE YEAR for her
biographical collaboration with Mark Seymour (Hunters and Collectors), Girl
In The Mall.
Dressed in a classic LEIELA mini, looking more like a movie star
than country chick, the hometown girl received an eruption of applause when
announced as FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR. The award comes on the back of a year of
critical and audience acclaim for her 2009 released album Landing
Lights.
Extending beyond fans in the awards audience, Urquhart’s
colleagues and peers were also thrilled with the win with friend and fellow
winner Troy Cassar-Daley unable to control his emotion.
“When she started crying … I was beside myself … I felt
really, really proud of her,” Cassar-Daley said.
Having been nominated in the past but never having won, Urquhart
said it was wonderful to win in front of so many familiar faces and to be
recognised.
“I love this industry and I appreciate everyone’s work and I
try and be part of it and promote people on the radio. So it is lovely to
actually have them talking about me for a minute,” she said.
Whilst the award will remain the Festival highlight for the
petite songstress, she was also invited to present on the night with Australian
Idol Guy Sebastian and over the 10 day event also met with the Governor-General
Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC and NSW Premier Kristina Keneally.
Urquhart’s album, Landing Lights, has received critical
acclaim since its release. Signature tracks include Two Wheels, Roller Coaster, Ernie’s Daughter,Girl in the Mall
and I Fall – all songwriting collaborations with some of most respected
names in the business, Nick Barker, Randy Scruggs, Mick Thomas (Weddings,
Parties, Anything), Mark Seymour and Michael Spiby (The Badloves).
Felicity’s name is set to rise throughout 2010 with major events
confirmed as well as touring in Australia and overseas. Her first engagement is
headlining the Whittlesea Music Festival on February 12th before
combining forces with Cassar-Daley to tour across Victoria mid February. Her
international debut will see her tread the stages of Austria, Germany &
France, the USA and Fiji.
Regarded as one of the hardest working artists in Australia,
only time will tell what the prestigious award win and international exposure
will bring… if rumour is right, Felicity Urquhart will continue to
soar.
Felicity is available for interviews and photo opportunities,
please contact:
Rebecca McCarthy @ RUM Entertainment (m) 0439 730 460 (ph/fax)
02 4285 1461 or rum@rumentertainment.com
It was for years Chad Morgan (the lovable larrikin)had been trying to write a song dedicated to his grandparents and had came upwith ‘The Ballad of Bill & Eva’ which is a truly fitting tribute. On this special release Chad is join in harmony with his grand-daughter Catlin.The ballad is about Morgan’s Aboriginal heritage.
The Ballad of Bill & Eva is the truestory of couple who lived last century.
Chad explains: “A lot of people couldn’t understand how a beautiful white woman came to be married to a half-cast Aboriginal man.What they didn’t know was that Bill Hopkin’s father was an Englishman,his mother was a full-blood from the Waka Waka tribe. Eva Anderson’sfather was a Scotsman and her mother was a full-blood from the Kullilli tribe.Unlike Bill, Eva was white – they had one child, a daughter they named Ivy –who was my mother and Catlin’s grandmother”
The newly released single is available at all Chad Morgan venues, along with the following CD’s of ‘The Sheik of ScrubbyCreek’:
The
living Legend 'Chad Morgan' has always been plan old Chad. He cared little for
the Tamworth Awards - I'm sure he must have thought that there were too much
crawling going on. He has been performing for the past 57 years and his
acheivements have never been recognised because of the polictics in the
Australian Country Music Industry. This year Country Music
Awards Night (2010) celebrates 38 years.
Chad Morgan, best known as the Sheik of Scrubby Creek -
had received his first ever Golden Guitar 'Lifetime Acheivement Award' and was
welcomed with astanding ovation - the fans stood and cheered in honour of this
remarkable entertainer. John Williamson present the Lengend with his Award.
Slim Dusty - the King of Australian Country Music - would have been proud to see
his old mate presented with his very first Golden
Guitar. Congratulations Chad.
at the West Tamworth Leagues Club. Also presented was the Songmaker Award which is decided on votes by TSA’s members,and the Tex Morton Award to someone who has made a lasting contribution to the cause of Country Music in Australia.
FOR MORE INFORMATION |
Contact: Vicki Walsh President T: (02) 6382 3035
Or TSA Publicity Officer,
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The Greencards
Nominated for Grammy Award & Returning Home For Oz
Dates
"The Greencards are little island
of truth and beauty in a sea of artifice and mediocrity...what a great
collection of songs" - Rosanne Cash
Having released four
critically acclaimed albums in the United States, The
Greencards, made up of Australians Carol Young & Kym Warner, have
forged such a strong & respected path with in the bluegrass & folk
musical communities that it really comes as no surprise that they have been
nominated for their second successive Grammy Award (the first being in 2008) in
the Best Country Instrumental category for the track 'The Crystal
Merchant'.
Taken from the 2009 album release, 'Fascination', the track also features fellow expat Jedd Hughes
on guitar.
After The Grammys, which the band will attend in Los Angeles
on Jan 31st, they will then head home to play two of our most respected music
festivals - Port Fairy Folk Festival in March and the East Coast Blues & Roots Festival in Byron Bay in early
April before returning to the United Stated to play at Merlefest.
"We
just can't believe we've been nominated for a Grammy again this year. We
honestly thought our 2008 nomination was a once in a lifetime moment... we're
very humbled by the whole thing. It's such an honor and very inspiring to be in
the same category as our friends, Steve Wariner, Alison Brown and Sarah Jarosz;
and along with these friends we will celebrate in Los Angeles this weekend! On
top of all that excitement, we have a tour back home to look forward to" Kym
Warner said.
"We've been very keen to play Port Fairy Folk Festival for a
long time, and it's finally going to happen in March. And being invited back to
play Byron Bay's Blues & Roots Festival, truly one of the great festivals in
the world, is just the cream on top! I can't wait to play our music to
Australian audiences, and get my hands on a cold Carlton draught and a meat
pie!"
Australian Tour Dates -
March 6th -
8th: Port Fairy Folk Festival VIC
April 2nd - 3rd: Byron Bay Blues &
Roots Festival NSW
** Please note the Greencards will be attending the
Grammys and available for interviews
For more
information please contact - Chris O'Hearn @ Thrillhill Entertainment - thrillhillent@bigpond.com
www.thegreencards.com
or or PH - 61 2 9929 2257 www.myspace.com/thegreencards
Justin Townes Earle and Australia are falling for each other.
After touring here for the first time in November '08, he returned in October 09
playing to pack house and sold out venues, and now he is back this April to turn
us all on again to his one man, old time, troubadour show.
He will play the East Coast Bluesfest for the first time, as
well as Boogie in country Victoria as well as hitting all the capital cities and
a load of regional towns.
Justin Towne's Earle latest record, "Midnight At The Movies" was
recently named Rhythms International Album of the Year, no small feat amongst
last year's great releases. The magazine describes him as “The best thing to
happen to roots music since Gillian Welch”.
Joining Justin on select dates will be another USA wordsmith and
performer, Jason Isbell. Jason Isbell is formerly of Alabama soul, roots rockers
Drive By Truckers. He has just released his self-titled second album with his
band the 400 unit. Jason is a good pal of Justin's, and the two boys together
are sure to make everybody feel right at home.
True music fans, do not miss this rare double treat of southern
hospitality, tunes and good times.
All tickets are on sale now and are available
online
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