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Talents Of Australian Country Music

Gene Bradley
Fisk
Album: Up North
Down South Out West
By David Dawson
Gene Bradley Fisk
shares more than a past career as a DJ and honky tonk hero with fellow survivor
Willie Nelson.
The
septuagenarian singer-songwriter has also recorded some of the best songs of
his 50-year career by tilling his rich rural roots for reality driven roughage.
Fisk draws upon
his 19th century ancestors and pioneers diverse as miner Henry Duck,
cattle king Sidney Kidman, wild white man William Buckley and Burma Railway
survivor Stan Marchbank to anchor this 12 song work.
He revisits his
RAAF overseas service, a tragic accident in the Otway Ranges, and triumph of
true love over loss in an eclectic stroll through his back pages.
Equally
importantly he turns into song a Pentridge prison poem by a long deceased
victim of the system whose creativity Gene encouraged.
Fisk ignites
nostalgia of returning to towns where he combined his dual careers behind radio
and stage microphones.
The singer also
proves longevity and genetics are a strong weapon in his arsenal of amore on a
duet with daughter Donna.
This is a fitting
tribute to the talent of a master storyteller with credible characters
inhabiting songs that ferment with age.
The crisp
production of Michael Cristiano ensures every nuance of Gene’s lived in vocals
are captured.
Fisk’s songs are
rooted in pure Australian country he delivered to radio as DJ and performer in
a career that has spanned six decades.
The cream on this
cake rises from the narratives to the whimsical western swing finale That’s My
Cue.
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Rod Williams Profile
A name well known to the eastern states of Australia,
1980-1988 as an accomplished singer/song writer recording artist. Rod has been
blessed with a strong rich voice which has allowed him to perform in some of the best venues throughout
Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including RSL’s, Hotel’s, Festival’s
and Club’s, etc.
Affectionately dubbed “Australia’s Country Music
Gentleman” by the music press, because of his attire and presentation, is a tag
Rod wears with pride. After more than 20 years off
the music scene Rod is making a comeback and is still going strong today
writing and recording many fabulous songs and singing with the same rich velvet
smooth voice he is known for. Two more albums, both recorded in 2009 are "Reminiscing",
a collection of some of Rods favourites and "Sings Hank". This album has
some of the best Hank Williams numbers covered beautifully by Rod in his own
smooth style and all albums are available on his new Website.
Rod’s first self penned bush ballad was
released as a CD single titled “An Old Time Drover”. A song he wrote after
attending the Boondooma Bush Ballad Festival in April 2010. This song won the
best Single of the year at the Gidgee Coal Awards 2010 and made the top 5
finalists for the bush ballad of the year at the TSA Salute Awards, in Tamworth. A song which is close to Rod’s heart as he
spent a great deal of his early life in the outback.
This was followed by another self penned
bush ballad “A Fencer From The Outback” written about Rod and his father from
their early years as fencing contractors. A song which is receiving extensive
airplay and youtube.
Two of his latest songs “A Big Wide
Country” is a song written about this wonderful country, the 2nd
being “A Little Country House By The Lane” is based of his early school days
riding his pony to school and back 5 miles to a very small school house of
around 15 pupils.
Rod’s Bush Ballad album containing these 4
songs, together with 6 others a tribute to Slim Dusty. To be released the 11th June 2011.
The album is available to buy at Rod’s
website www.rodwilliams.net.au
or by contacting Debbie Hiscock 0417798788
or debbiehiscock@dodo.com.au
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Ronni Knight
Country Music Recording Artist
Ronni knight started
her singing career at a very early age, her father arranged for singing lessons
and made her do an hour of singing every day with out fail.
During her school years she participated in
the school choirs and musicals and also on Sundays in the church choir.
Ronni was first introduced to country music at the age of 20 when she was a
walk up artist at the Royal Mail hotel in Mooroopna, where she first met, Gock Harbrow who was an member in the band at
that stage.
Unfortunately Ronni didn’t continue her singing career at that time, as family
life took first preference. So over the years she just sang to her children and
at parties.
Some of the highlights of Ronni’s career
have been singing as a Guest Artist at local Country Music Clubs,
such as Rose City, Benalla and Solar City Shepparton and will soon be appearing
as guest artist at Ernie Johns & Avalanche Band at the Golden Hills Motel Bendigo April 10.2011.
Ronni enjoys
performing on the walk-ups at all the local clubs, Ronni is secretary for the
Mooroopna Country Music Club.
Another highlight for Ronni was when she attended the Tamworth Country Music
Festival in 2010 singing at the Coca
Cola Tent, The Tudor, The Red Cross Hall and also busking in the main street of
Tamworth.
Ronni has recorded
two C.D’s COUNTRY LOVE & BLUE BAYOU
Contact Ronnie -
Phone: Ronni Knight 0438574553 knightronni@y7mail.com
Jack Pledge
The Entertainer
Award winning Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist
and Entertainer, Jack Pledge is an expatriate Texan living is Oz for
the last 20 years following a 13 year stint in Canada . In Canada, Jack
worked in a variety of Country, Country/Rock, and Rock and Roll bands
including various incarnations of his own band, 3 years with Jerry
Palmer's Lovin' Country (working with Jerry, Carol Baker, Gary Buck,
and the late, Ray Smith), 4 years with the highly acclaimed Country Show
Band, Sundown. He has also appeared with numerous American artists
including Charlie Pride and Jerry Jeff Walker.
Since his arrival in Oz, he has appeared
with Anne Kirkpatrick, Reg Lindsay, Lucky Starr and Lonnie Lee, to
name a few; and has become a regular feature at the Tamworth Country
Music Festival as band leader for the Anne Conway Show. In addition to
his credits as guitar player and band leader, his songs have been
recorded by, among others, Ian B. MacLeod, Lee Brittain, the late Alan
Hawking, and country/rock star, James Blundell.
Although his background is primarily in
country music, his repertoire is as eclectic and wide ranging as his
tastes and includes the music of the Beatles, Elton John, Mark
Knopfler, James Taylor, Wilson Pickett, Roy Orbison, Roy Head, Del
Shannon, Dusty Springfield, Jimmy Buffet and The Eagles, to name a few,
as well as a selection of his own songs.
In addition to his extensive solo bookings
(The Sydney Sundancer being one of his regular bookings), Jack is
currently playing with The Renegades, the new Country/Rock band who are
taking the Sydney 50's and Country dance scene by storm. In the
recording studio he is dividing his time between various production
jobs and work on his own project, a third album of original songs. His
first two albums, Songs About Cowboys And Drugstores (Pinewood Records,
1991), and It Must Be Love (Outback Records, 1995) are currently
available at his personal appearances and in selected Record Stores.
Jack believes that entertaining is supposed to
be fun so his first job is to make his audience feel like his guests
as he weaves his musical magic. Come and experience the Jack Pledge
Show for yourself and we are certain you will come away entertained and
satisfied.
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OLIVE BICE (BENDIGO'S QUEEN OF COUNTRY MUSIC )
If you are looking for an artist who can back their ability and audience appeal with
years of solid,reliable service to the country music industry, one need go no further than
Olive Bice.
Olive's loyal fans have crowned her 'Bendigo's Queen of Country Music'. She has even
been referred to as 'Australia's Queen of CountryMusic', 'Victoria's Queen of Country
Music' and 'The Big 0 of Country Music'. There is no doubt that every title ever bestowed
on Olive has been a mark of affection, as this wonderful lady is one of the best-liked
performers in Australian country music. Olive's tuition and guidance has also launched
many other country artists in their careers as many (current)
professional artists will proudly admit, but the ever- modest Olive
shrugs this adulation off as part of her role in life - her philosophy is
that she was given the gift of her talent and she must therefore share
it with others.
Olive has lived in Bendigo all her life, having been born in
Eaglehawk and has also raised a fine family of musicians.Richard
and Ken both play guitar, drums and sing, David and Leigh are bass
and rhythm/lead guitarists, whilst daughter Andrea, is an excellent
vocalist/guitarist and is carving out a niche for herself as a recording
artist.
Olive is an established and very popular recording artist and has
recorded on labels such as - Morning Mist, R&H, Birubi and Hadley. Material is available on C.D.
In her earlier years, Olive was influenced by artists such as
Shirley Thorns, June Holmes and Patsy Cline. These influences shine
through when Olive sings but she has her own, very special, unique
style. Her long list of credits includes tours with Reg Poole (1981),
Buddy
Weston (1983) and Rick & Thel Carey (1986),tours which saw her travel to the must remote
regions of Australia. During the 1980's, she toured Australia with her own show. In June
1993, she extended her horizons by taking part in 'The Australian Showcase Tour ', to the Gore Awards in New Zealand.
Olive Bice's Accolades
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Victorian Female Vocalist
Victorian Country Music Awar |
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1998- Winner - Victorian Entertainer of the Year
Victorian Country Music Awards |
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1996- Awarded the Australian Country Music
Community Service Award .Tamworth Peel Valley Lions Club |
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1995 -Citizen of the Year
The City of Greater Bendigo |
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1995 - Winner - Victorian Female Vocalist
Victorian Country Music Awards |
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1994 - Winner of Tex Morton Memorial Award |
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1993 -Runner Up - Professional Duo
with Anne Conway)
Victorian Country Music Awards |
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1992 - Winner - Professional Female Vocal
Victorian Country Music Awards |
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1991- Winner - 'Battle of the Indies '
Most Popular Independent Recording Artist |
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1990- Inducted into 'Hands of Fame' Tamworth |
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1989 - Inducted into Rocky Page 'Avenue of Honour' |
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1977 -Best female yodeller (Portland, Victoria) |
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CameronMason Biography
Growing up in Bendigo, Central Victoria, Cameron Mason was
never far from the sounds of Country Music in the family home.
His early favourites were Hank Williams, Charlie Pride, Don
Williams, and Merle Haggard, and they gave him themotivation
to pick up a guitar at the age of nine and begin to sing.
Realising right from the beginning that music would play a
major role in his life, Cam started writing his own songs
and formed a band at the age of twelve. The band worked
all over the state.
Cameron and his band relocated to Sydney where they worked
consistently on the live scene playing support to many of the
top acts, such as Goanna, John Paul Young, andInternational
act “Hot Chocolate”. After eleven gruelling years on the circuit
the band finally decided to call it quits, with the exception of
Cameron. With music still running deep in his veins Cameron
was determined to continue to follow his dream.
After receiving a John Williamson Telstra encouragement award,
Cam entered the Starmaker Quest in Tamworth, became a finalist
and formed “Runaway Train”. The new band won Tamworth’s
Jim Beam battle of the bands competition, received a Gold guitar
nomination, and had a top ten single with “Nothin’ that a little
bit of you can’t cure”.
The following years saw Cameron touring around most of the
country including appearances regularly at Tamworth, the
Gympie muster, Charters Towers festival, the Sydney Opera house
and in many places between Burnie (TAS) to Cooktown (QLD).
With Cameron’s return to his home town of Bendigo came a return
to his songwriting which has resulted in a great new batch of
songs of which many can be heard on Cam’s new album. Cameron’s
new solo album for 2008, “Changes”, features nine of his own
original tracks including the single, “What am I gonna do?” which
is also his debut music clip on CMC.
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Kim Ritchie
Kim is a country and variety singer with a difference. Although blind
since birth, Kim has become a very accomplished entertainer.
Kim spent her early years (until the age of 18)
on a farm at Pyramid Hill. She then moved to New Zealand to join her
mother at Wanganui in 1993.There she attended courses at the Wanganui
Polytech and obtained a certificatein reception skills and office
systems. Kim also worked for seven years as a telemarketer at the
Wanganui Chronicle, where she successfully marketed advertising.
During her 13 years in New Zealand, Kim became well
known in the country music club circuit in Wanganui, and surrounding
areas such as Taranaki, Hawkes Bay and Wellington. She performed at
different chartered clubs including Wanganui St Johns Club, The RSA and
Wairarapa Services and Citizens Club in Masterton.
Kim returned to Australia in 2006 and now resides in
Bendigo. She is already entertaining at local venues in the Bendigo
area, and has travelled as far as Geelong and the Murray River and from
Benalla to Horsham to entertain at various venues. She has appeared as
guest artist at several Country Music clubst hroughout central
Victoria.Kim’s solo show (100% Kim Ritchie) brings 4 hours of musical
enjoyment including Country, Gospel, Rock, comedy and easy listening.
Kim has a Golden Labrador, Forrest, he has been her guide dog since 2002, enabling Kim to travel safely and independently.
Kim’s interests include singing and playing the
guitar,taking part in public performances such as concerts and country
music club days. She enjoys listening to music, watching television
(figuratively speaking) and socializing. She has a devilish sense of
humour and surprises most with recall ability, along with her keen sense
of hearing and smell.
Kim learns and plays her songs entirely by ear. These
songs range from old country classics such as “Crazy” and “I Fall To
Pieces” to more modern tunes such as “You’re Still The One” and “No
Matter What”. Kim also performs songs by more recent artists such as
Credence Clear Water Revival andThe Eagles.
Kim’s musical career began at an early age. She began
learning the piano when she was three, the violin at five, the guitar
when she was seven and the organ at eight. When Kim was 11 she began
entering talent quests, and won two grand finals by the time she was 15.
Kim attended the Burwood School for the Blind in
Melbourne from three to six years of age,P yramid Hill from 1980-1989,
and Cohuna 1990-92.
At the tender age of 14, Kim was featured on a local
Australian program singing the very well known song made famous by Anne
Murray– “Tennassee Waltz”. In April of 2003, Kim was given the
opportunity to appearon the Good Morning Show with Mary Lamby, where she
sang the Patsy Cline classic “Crazy”. Both television appearances were
certainly experiences to be remembered.
Not only has Kim appeared on television, she also took
the opportunity to record a CD which was released in October 2004. The
CD, entitled “Ambition” was certainly a fun and challenging experience.
The CD contains 16 songs from some of her favourite artists such as
Patsy Cline, Anne Murray, TheJudds and Linda Ronstadt. As Kim explains
“I’ve always aspired to one day Release a recording of a selection of my
favourite songs.” So herein lies the reason behind the title
“Ambition”.
Kim’s passion is country
music, and this becomes obvious when you see and hear per perform. She
takes a great deal of pleasure from performing and sharing her love of
music with others.
Kim recently released her new CD " Kim Ritchie From Me To You "
Below is a link to the ABC Radio web site with a prerecorded interview
and
video clip of me that was taken not long after my cd launch.June 2010
"C.Ds are Available"
Kim can be contacted by Email: kimboritchie@bigpond.com
Mobile:
0458 474 363
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finally reached the Number one spot in Australia on the Reverbnation charts
JACQUE TAYLOR
As you are probably aware - an indian company has bought the
rights to a song I wrote and I have been busy putting together a promotional
video for their website. Had a lot of laughs and a lot of fun putting it all
together. Apologies for the very strong kiwi accent (which I thought I had
lost!)…..
Also just been informed that this particular song has made it
through to the finals in the country music section for the Australian
Songwriters Association Awards and is up for the best Australian song of the
year across all genres. I find out about that one next month and could be
travelling to Sydney for the Awards night.
Thanks for your support
My bio - well I am from New Zealand - South Island. Been playing in bands for 22
years - from reggae to big bands to jazz trios and now a solo artist. I have
also performed in Tribute shows as Shania Twain, Dusty Springfield, Lulu, petula
Clark and Cilla Black. Over the years I have played at Wine and Food Festivals,
Street Festivals - been lucky enough to sing our New Zealand National Anthem at
International rugby and basketball games. My first love in music is Country...
Through and through. Having come from an operatic background - my parents and
brother have sung in operas for years - my family cannot understand where my
love from country music came from. When I write songs - no matter how hard I try
not to write country - it all comes out with a country sound. Right now - in
fact - next week - I start recording my second album.
Jacque Taylor
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DOUG BRUCE & THE TAILGATERS Dougs latest album 2010 A GOOD PLACE
Contact:
Email doug@dougbruce.com.au
Phone (+61) 0448474550 or 03 54474550
WEBSITES:www.dougbruce.com.au
Texas-born
singer/songwriter Doug Bruce now resides in Bendigo, Australia. With his
band, The Tailgaters, he has been impressing die-hard country fans
andnew converts alike with his rich voice and natural affinity for the
southern country sound.
Doug was awarded 2009 Best Male Vocalist inthe well regarded Tamworth Independent Artists Recognition Awards (TIARAs). Doug also took out Best Contemporary Song (for I Know About Lonesome) in the Professional section of the Tamworth Songwriters’Association (TSA) National Songwriting Competition. He was also atop five finalist in the Traditional section (for Just Three Minutes). Doug
was also a finalist in all six of his nominated categories of the
prestigious Victorian & National Country Music Awards in2009, taking
out Victorian Male Vocalist, Victorian Album of the Year and theSmoky Dawson Best Independent Release (for the album, All I Need)in the National section
The album has reaped significant
praise in the country music and main stream press. Described as
producing ‘a fabulous album’ and ‘quite exceptional’, Doughas been
described as having “a simply awesome talent to wring emotion from words
and music” (Deborah Minter, Capital News, December 2008) and
one who has “embraced the toe-tapping Australian beats to complement his
smoky, Deep South voice” (Sarah Warne, SundayHerald Sun, February 8, 2009). The first single, and title track, released from the album, "All I Need" was inthe Australian Hot Country Top 50 for 15weeks, reaching number20. A music video for his second single, What I’m Drinkin’ About, was released in May 2009 to the Australian Country Music Channel and available worldwide on YouTube (www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqyju1io814).The song was 9 weeks on the top twenty of the Kix Country Top 20Countdown (Australia) – 7 weeks at top ten, and is still rising in theEuropean Country Music Association radio airplay charts(including number 1 in Ireland and Austria). Just Three Minutes is
the third single released to radio (Hillcrest 50 and NFS 135) and has
debuted at 55 in its first week in the ECMA Top 100 andis currently at
No. 4. A second video and fourth song to radio, I Know About Lonesome, has just been released. A new album is in production and due for release August 2010.
Born in Aubrey,Texas, Doug moved to
Bendigo five years ago with his Australian wife and their young son ( we
now have two!) . Whilst a relative newcomer to front of stage, Doug’s
music career began almost 20 yearsago,performing primarily as a drummer
and backing vocalist for numerous bands inTexas. He also spent time in
Nashville performing and doing studio session work as a drummer and
backing vocalist. This afforded him many amazing opportunities,with
highlights including live performances and radio broadcasts on The Grand
Ole Opry with Grammy nominated singer songwriter and 2008 European CMA
MaleVocalist, Billy Yates.
Doug Bruce and The Tailgaters performed around Australia and in the
US in 2009and set to perform in Europe in 2010. So much more is to come
for this artist and band…get on the bandwagon and hang on!
Contact:
Phone (+61) 0448474550 or 03 54474550
www.facebook.com/doug.bruce1
Music Videos:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqyju1io814
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjxpzMsU1C4
SAMPLE OF LIVE PERFORMANCES:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyDwIfWeQj0
www.youtube.com/user/jpsilkeborg#p/u/339/i3KqEjoSzbk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDkFTp_CixA
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqeBNSmyut0
DOUG'S GIGS LISTED ON GIGS GUIDE PAGE
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James Scott, from Broome, North Western Australia where he found
his appreciation for music.
James wanted to further his passion for
singing and music, so at age 17 he underwent vocal training in operatic &
classical at the Academy of Performing Arts, Mt Lawley Perth. During this time,
James decided to advertise to join a band. Because of his vocal style he was
recruited by Lifecycle, a Prog Rock band, in which he was the vocalist for many
years.
Early 2009, James moved from Western Australia to Victoria to
persue his musical career in country.
James has met many artists since
his move and is currently working with Rich Bice (musician/producer) who has
worked with some of Australia's names of country - Stan Coster, Kasey Chambers,
Olive Bice, Buddy Weston; just to name a few.
Returning to Perth early
2010, where James can be heard on various Radio stations and seen performing at
local events.
A frequent personality on 100.9FM and RTR radio, also James
has been plugged on 96.1FM for various performances.
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James is Currently
working on his 3rd CD which is due for release late 2010 - Early
2011.
It is undisputed that James musical appreciation ranges from
country to hard rock, it is evident in his unique songwriting. James says
"Diversity is the key to appreciate all forms and genres of music”.
James is Currently working on his 3rd CD which is due for release late 2010
- Early 2011. His third release will feature various local artists, including
Phillip Wally-Stack (digeridoo and indigenous linguist), Mechelle Wilson (Old
Flames Band), Kimberley Rose (33 Trees/ flute), Simon Kelly (bass), Richard Bice
and many more.
The CD is an all original concept album, each song is a
chapter like in a book; spoken words and instrumental music between songs is the
story line.
During 2010, James will be attending a few music events such as The WAMI
"Too Solid" Music Awards (Red Carpet Event), The Meekathara Battle of the Bands,
Derby Boab Festival, Noongaroke Heats, and Chocolate Martini (NiTV).
James is about to begin filming his Music clip for his song 'Cry Angel' to
be broadcast on CMC.
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Anne Conway has had a long
and varied career in the Country Music industry. She has travelled
through much of Australia performing and also toured New Zealand with an
Australian Showcase
Awards and accolades Anne has received include
· Induction into Tamworth Hands of Fame
· Spirit of Tamworth “Most Spectacular Career Progress”
· Induction into the South Tamworth Bowling Club’s Women in Country Wall of Fame
· Induction into Rocky Page’s Hall of Fame in Barmera, South Australia
· South Australian Country Music Industry Award
· Two times finalist in Victorian Professional Country Music Awards—Female Vocal
popular music and can work with a resident band or is fully self
contained with her custom made backing, guitar and sound system. She is
finding herself particularly in demand for cultural festivals and the
like where she proudly showcases Australian history and culture.
Anne records on the Birubi recording label and currently has three C.D. album’s available.
During 2007 Anne performed at many events including Bendigo Easter
Fair, Australia Day Events,featured artist at various Country Music
Clubs, Senior Citizens Week, NAIDOC Week Events, Dahlia and Arts
Festival as well as many private and fundraising occasions.
2008 will be a busy year as even at the start of the year Anne has
been booked for several festivals, cultural events, numerous private
functions and of course she maintains a heavy schedule of fundraising
performances.
Anne has a $20,000,000 public risk policy with “Duck for Cover” which is often apre-requisite for performance at many venues.
Enquiries can be made toBirubi Enterprises
Ph 03 5442 2973
Fax (03) 5441 2439
Mob 0418 579501
PO Box 16 CaliforniaGully 3556 Email: birubi@imulse.net.au
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REG POOLE OAM
‘The Gentle Giant of Australian Country Music’
Reg was born in Rushworth, Victoria.
In1972 Reg privately released an album, selling 1,000 copies and the
following year, he signed a recording contract with W&G Records and
in January 1974, Reg won his first Golden Guitar for‘Australian Country
Music Hall of Fame’ which has now become an Australian classic.
He joined Selection Records in 1977, releasing numerous recordings
although none are more famous then his rodeo and trucking songs. His
second Golden Guitar was for ‘Warrumbugle Mare’ in 1981 followed by his
third in 1985 with ‘When The Big Mobs Come To Bourke’
Reg tours Australia wide and has shared the stage with many
entertainers. In Tamworth he is part of the Gunbarrel Highwaymen – with
Terry Gordon and OwenBlundell a side slitting show that must be seen if
you are ever in Tamworth.The trio released an album titled ‘Loaded &
Live’ which was released in1999.
Reg Poole is a proud Australian which can be heard through the songs
he writes and sings. When the Australian Government decided to have a
referendum of becoming a republic and the possibility of changing our
National Flag – Reg wrote a ballad dedicated to our heritage – the
Australian Flag. The title, simply, Don’t Change Our Flag. Reg sings
the song at every chance he gets and lets people know that they are his
view, which is shared by many who love their country.
In1998 he won Album of the Year at Buggendore Bush Ballad Awards and
the following year was named Victorian Entertainer of the Year. Reg
Poole iscertainly one of our country’s greatest balladeers. Another
great story tellerin the form of a song is Trevor Day who wrote ‘Ode To A
Bull’ which Regrecorded on his album ‘For The Love of My Country’.
He was inducted into the Hands of Fame in 1979. In 2006 he was
elevated to the Roll of Renown and also presented withthe ‘OAM’ (Order
of Australia Medal) for his contribution to Australian Country Music.
( Jack Paten )
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Tania Kernaghan
Tania,eldest daughter of Ray Kernaghan was born in Albury, NSW – July 18, 1968.
Her first every public appearance was at the age of 4 in
her hometown, at the Boomerang Hotel. She years of touring experience
with her father’s show by the time she left school. So in the footsteps
of her father, and brother, Lee, Tania set out to be one of Australia’s
leading female performers and won the hearts of many loyal fans.
In 1993 Tania released her first single‘I’ll Be Gone’
(co-written with her sister Fiona), although it wasn’t until1996, she
signed recording contract with ABC Country Record Label who apparently
had been impressed with her previous success. She released her debut
album ‘December Moon’ which produced 6 hit singles. In 1997 Tania took
outAlbum of the Year, Female Vocalist and Vocal Collaboration with her
brother Lee. It seemed that Tania was on a winner. Her next two albums
(Dancing On Water and Big Sky Country) followed suit with numerous
awards.
Tania accepted the honour in 1999 of being Vice Patron
to the Riding for Disabled Association. (she shares the titlewith
Princess Ann). RDA adopted her award winning song “When I Ride” as their
national theme song.
In 2005, under her own label ‘KCR’ sher eleased her
fourth album, ‘Higher Ground’ which was a contemporary country record
that transcends traditional conventions yet stays true to Tania's roots
and her uniquely Australian perspective.
Fans would be pleased to know that Tania will be
releasing her fifth album ‘Livin’The Dream’ in time for the 2009
Tamworth Country Music Festival. Already thefirst single lifted from the
album has been aired on radio with positive reviews.
In1999 Tania was inducted into the Hands of Fame.
( Jack Paten )
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CRAIG STEWART
Craig Stewart is no stranger to Country Music he has been performing
his songs in pubs over the past fourteen years. During the Tamworth
Festival of 2001, Craig was a runner-up in the K-mart/Jazza SmithTalent
Search and that same year he won the Cavalier Talent Quest.
In 2004 Craig graduated from the CMAACountry Music College and has
come along way since then within the CountryMusic Scene. His debut
album ‘The Spirit of Australia’ was released in 2005 sporting 12
original tracks. His love for Country Music can be heard in the songs he
writes and sings. Craig hopes to release his 3rd album in time for Tamworth Festival 2009.
He has been nominated for various Awards including:- Golden Saddle
Award (Galston CM Festival) and Rising Star Award (Mildura CM Festival).
In 2008 he was nominated in the TSA for ‘New Songwriter Award’ with
‘Streets & Headstones’, although he never won – it is plain to see
that Craig is a natural when it comes to writing songs particularly
about Australian
Heritage.
I caught up with Craig a couple times during the Country Music
Festival in Tamworth over the past few years – a great bloke and talent
and I’m sure you will hear more of him in the future. His latest
offering ‘Bell Birds & Blackboys’ is a must for any Country Music
fan as with his first release ‘The Spirit of Australia’. Both albums
arecurrently available at all Craig Stewart shows or by visiting his
website which will also keep you informed of where you can see this
great Australia talent performing, maybe in a town near you. www.craigstewart.com.au
( JackPaten )
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Star Maker 1999
After winning Star Maker in 1999, Brendon’s debut single ‘Rose and
Rodeo’ won him a Golden Guitar for the Best New Talent in 2000. It came
as no surprise with a natural gift. His debut album ‘A LittleTime’ was
also a winner when he won his first Heritage Song of the Year
GoldenGuitar in 2001 for ‘Last of the Big Gun Drovers’.
Brendon certainly was doing something right. His second album “Never
Say Never” earned him six nominations and another Golden Guitar in 2002
for Never Never.
In 2004 Brendon was inducted into the Hands of Fame. The following
year saw Brendon with his mum (Judy) taking outthe TSA Contemporary Song
of the Year Award – collaboration on the Grahame Watts poem ‘Patches’.
In 2005 Brendon joined the Hum Ridge team, Toowoomba taking on the role
coordinating the Music and Production Ministries.
He often performs with his brothers Nathan and Jarad bringing fans
some great Country Walmsley classics. His latest album ‘Bottle Tree
Lane’ (released in 2004) is certainly worth while grabbing. The album
includes that old time favourite ‘Family Bible’ and his rendition of
‘Bob Dylan’s classic ‘Forever Young’. The title song ‘Bottle Tree Lane’
was voted Best Australian Country Music Ballad a tthe ACMLA People’s
Choice Awards. In my opinion it’s his best by far and the acoustics on
this album is superb. If you haven’t already heard of Brendon
Walmsley, check his website for updates, albums, and where you can catch
one of his live performances. www.brendonwalmsley.com.au
( Jack Paten )
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Golden Guitar Winner -Tracy Coster
Born in the bush – Raised on the
road
TRACY COSTER was born into country music.Daughter of the
legendary Stan Coster she grew up performing as a vital part of her fathers
traveling show. One thing you can say about Coster, she is nothing if not
determined.Passionate about her heritage and the heritage of country music, she
continues to take her music on the road.
The award winning album “Coster Country”is a
collection of her Dad’s finest songs – a tribute to her late father Stan Coster.
The album features duets from the likes of John Williamson, Adam Harvey, Lee
Kernaghan and Anne Kirkpatrick and there is also a very special duet with her
Dad.
Songs filled with emotion and some of the finest vocals that I have ever
heard from her – Charlie Sparrow, Blue’s Country
Magazine
Coster Country received recognition being named Australian
Independent Country Music Awards 2004 Heritage Track Of The Year with‘Bush Barbeque’.
Coster Country is a loving tribute … to the man and the music that was
Stan Coster,delivered with depth and feeling by his daughter Tracy....shows that
the new generation can get into our traditional Australian music. …well
crafted,heartfelt tribute – Peter Coad, Capital News
Tracy’s whirlwind of success continued – receiving her first Golden Guitar
for Vocal Collaboration with Anne Kirkpatrick for ‘Back to the Saltbush Plain’at the 2005 CMAA
Golden Guitar Awards. Proceeding to take out back to
back awards for Album Of The Year & Comedy Song Of The Year at the Stan Coster Memorial Bush Ballad
Awards.
This is one young lady who knows where she came from, where she wants be, and
just keeps on getting better.
Recently claiming the 2005 Australian Independent Country Music
Awards Album Of The Year & NSW Golden
Medallion Awards Female Vocalist Of The Year.
The new single ‘I Don't Want To Talk About Rain’
released early 2006, gained chart success on the Top 30 Country Tracks chart.
The follow up to the successful album Coster Country, it is a light hearted look
at the typical Aussie trait of always mentioning the weather, regardless of what
the direction the conversation takes.
It also features two additional tracks ‘Why Do I Feel Like
Crying’ and ‘Murrumbidgee River song
Blues’, originally recorded at Hadley studios in Tamworth in 1985
and only previously released on vinyl – a collectors item.
Tracy knows first hand the joys and hardships of life on the road. Seventeen
years of touring with her father non stop - we’re talking right through the
centre; all through the outback; mining towns; missions; pubs; clubs; schools,
you name it they played it. Towing caravans, changing tyres, loading in and
setting up equipment were just some of her job descriptions. Five nights a
week, ten months of the year she learned about paying her dues.
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JUDE D’LASSELLE (pronounced as Dil Las sell)
Jude is based in Melbourne, Victoria with a passion for country music
starting at an early age. He grew up listening to the styles and likes of
legendary American Country Stars such as Merle, George, Marty, Lefty, Willie,
Jim and Elvis Presley. He is also a fan of select Australian Country
Artists.
Over the years, he has tried his hand at song-writing, but only lately has
progressed to transform his lyrics into songs and recordings which have resulted
in production of a five track CD. His smooth vocal and skilful song-writing
have exposed his talents in his recording. His CD contains four original songs
and one cover song with is professionally recorded with the Feral Swing Katz in
Sydney at the Swinging Door Studios. His vocal confidence and presence on stage
has captured many an audience Victoria wide.
One of his originals “You’re the Hub in my life’s wheel” secured a place in
the Professional Contemporary Country category at the June 2006 Southeast
Queensland Song-writing Contest and a finalist in the Male Vocal of the Year
Victorian Awards Whittlesea 2007. His guest artist appearances at the RSLs and
Country Music Clubs in Country Victoria is spreading fast and wide leaving his
audience wanting more. His vocal prowess covers Rock a Billy and Rock ‘n’ Roll
as well, but his heart is still deep rooted in country music with Marty, Merle
and Buck Owens’ songs his top choices.
To experience an artist with compelling professionalism and dedication in
country music please attend and support Jude’s performance when his is in town
or passing through. It will leave you wanting more. His CD is continuing to
receive steady air play and requests for his songs are quite regular. His
performances cover community dances, family functions, festivals and where ever
country music fans can be entertained.
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Dave is a Country Music Singer/Songwriter from the Victorian country
town of Bacchus Marsh, just west of Melbourne. With 30 years experiencein the
Entertainment Industry, Dave boasts an impressive resume, which recently
included:
2008 Winner “Gentleman” Geoff Brown TIARA Award
2008 Finalist TSA/Capital News New Songwriter Award
2008 & 2007 Finalist Victorian Country Music Awards – Male
Vocal
Latest release “The Devil’s New Girlfriend – EP” 5 Original tracks
following on from the highly successful 2007release “It’s Just Turned Drinking
Time – EP” another 5 Original tracks which included, the singles, released for
National Radio Airplay and the Award Winning & Nominated songs “It’s Just
Turned Drinking Time”,“Waiting Here”and “Sing Hello Mary Lou”.
Dave is no stranger to being in the limelight fronting successful
touring bands in the past such as “Dave &Crystal Canyon” the “Razzamatazz
Showband” and the “Spindrift Showband”. He now works in his Solo Show and at
every opportunity works with guitarist, “Nathan Warrick” and whenever the
opportunity arises, of course, a cool band line-up.
Working with some of the industry’stop acts or performing on the same
stage over a number of years, Dave has developed a unique style of communicating
to audiences by his genuine love of music and people. This has been a full and
rich experience making Dave the performer he is today.
Dave is currently continuing his busy work schedule
performing,writing, recording and promoting his current songlist. His CD’s are
distributed through WJO Distribution and can be purchased from any Leading Edge
or local music store. They can also be purchased from Dave’s
Website.
Further information can be obtained by visiting Dave’s Website www.daviddellevergin.com
Contact Information:
David Delle-Vergin
P.O.Box 621
Bacchus Marsh VIC 3340
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The Hoffmans
Heather and David have been performing country music since
the early years of their lives
Having met in 1982, Heather joined David’s band Top
Country and the two married soon after.
Spending 12 years on Queensland’s Gold Coast playing
professionally in the club circuits they have now come back to there first love
Country Music.
Heather is a
well-seasoned performer. She started to sing at 7 years of age at local talent
quests, schools and clubs.
Heather won a scholarship to study classically at the
Melba Conservatorium and finished with honors at AMEB levels.
Heather has worked in bands since the early 80’s but she
is now very happy to sing with husband, David doing what they do
best.
David
has performed mainly as a backing band member since the tender age of 13. The
best know“star” he has toured with was Normie Rowe where he toured for 2 years
around Australia in the late 70’s at the young age of 17.
David has also played for many well-known acts at
festivals and concerts such as Lee Conway, The Hawking Bros, and Frankie
Davidson.
Together they will tell you that there is nothing better
than working with each other.They have such diverse backgrounds in music but
with their captivate harmonies, along with their crystal clear voices all their
performances are described as being exhilarating, humorous, emotive and
passionate.
Their first CD “Country at Heart” released in
2007 and their second CD “24 Hours from Home” released in Aug 2007 with
the third CD “Moreton Bay St” Released June
2008
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Adam was born in the Northern New South Wales coastal town of
Macksville, and now resides in the Moreton Bay area,Queensland. Around
the age 10 he learnt to play guitar and as for singing lessons he sure
had a great vocal coach – none other than Venetta Fields who ofcourse is
best known for her work with “Whispering Jack”, Johnny Farnham.
Adam who is no stranger to the Entertainment Industry adventured into
some acting in shows such as Medivac (Network 10)including a theatre
production in Brisbane called “Dreamers”. He realized after completing
his Creative Industry Degree in 2003, his heart was in CountryMusic.
He’s performed at major Country Music Festivals – Mildura, Gympie Muster
and various NAIDOC week celebrations. It was in August Adam was invited
to British Columbia, Canada for the 2008 North American Indigenous
Games.
Tamworth Country Music Festival thisyear (2008) Adam became a Grand
Finalist in the Star Marker Talent Quest and in October he released his
self-funded debut album ‘Messages & Memories’ sporting8 original
songs, which already have been receiving positive feedback. Hissongs
from the album have been getting a lot of airplay since its release.
Heis currently co-writing with likes of Mike Carr, Adam Harvey and Rod
McCormackfor his next album.
In Australia, along with other indigenous Country Music Legends
namely the Master of Mirth himself Chad Morgan OAM, Jimmy Little OAM and
Troy Cassa-Daley who have all established themselves on The Australian
Country Music scene, Adam surely is in good company.
More information about Adam can beviewed on his website.
His album ‘Messages & Memories, ifyou haven’t yet got a copy,
get yourself one. You’ll finding yourself listening to a warm voice
truly Australian who we’ll be hearing more of in the near future. – ww.adamjames.com.au
( Jack Paten )
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Canberra’s Leanne Melmoth has a love of country music
that goes back to her youth and a pop sensibility that makes her a stand
out musician onthe verge of big success.
Herdebut album Perfect Day has received extensive exposure on
country radio stations across Australia and three of her film clips can
be seen on the Country Music Channel on Foxtel, with one video, All of
your World, charting inthe Top 50 on CMC in February.
With a career as a working musician combined with a job as an
office administrator and motherhood to Lachlan, 12, and Bethany,eight,
there’s never a quiet moment for this bubbly country-pop singer.
‘It can be tough. I gig every weekend and my workplace is really understanding of that,’ Leanne said.
‘Most of the stuff I have to do for my music is on the weekends so as long as I manage myself and my tiredness, I’m fine.’
“My mum is amazing and my husband is great.
‘Life is good. It’s busy, but I wouldn’thave it any other way.’ She smiled.
Performingin cover bands since the age of 18, Leanne is no stranger to the weekend gig schedule.
These days she’s fronting the Leanne Melmoth Band, and gigs have
included supportingThe McClymonts on the Canberra leg of their Chaos
& Bright Lights Tour and performing with Shannon Noll at Stage 88
forthe Beijing Olympic Torch Relay.
I’ve always loved country music, but no one else I knew who
played really did, so itwas hard to find people to form a band with.’
Leanne said. ‘That’s why we recorded the album first and then got
musicians in for the band.’
The next step is to record a new EP, and although country music
flows through her veins, Leanne’s determined her song-writing has a
modern spin.
‘My mum and aunty did the whole country thing, so I loved Tammy
Wynette and Loretta Lynn.’ She said. ‘I still like to listen to that
music but in terms of performing, it’s not really for me.’
Leanne’s album Perfect Day is available from The Music Shop
chain around Australia, Songland Tuggeranong and at music shop.com.au
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Chad Morgan was added to the Country Music Gallery of Stars
walkway, along with another veteran “Ted Egan’ at the Tamworth Country Music
Festival this year 2012
Chad just recently released a film titled
I’M
NOT DEAD YET 
The film ‘I’m Not Dead Yet’
was written and directed by Janine Hosking. The title came about –
because of a Queensland radio station in January 2008.
click on this link and see how the story unfolds.
Country music legends Keith Urban and
Beccy Cole
led the winner’s tally at tonight’s 40th Jayco CMAA Country Music
Awards of Australia, collecting two Golden Guitars respectively.
The full list of winners for the 40th Jayco CMAA Country Music Awards of Australia are listed on
Artists News page

2012 TOYOTA
STAR MAKER FINALIST CHRISTIE LAMB RELEASES DEBUT EP
Christie Lamb recently returned from a very successful
Tamworth Country Music Festival – she not only made it all the way to the
Toyota Star Maker finals but she was also voted ‘Most Popular New Independent
Artist 2012’ at the Meet n Greet Country Awards during the annual event
Follow up the news on the link below
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Those Gals ‘By Request’
new album launched in Tamworth
Crowd pleasers Those Gals
launched their latest album tonight at the Pub in Tamworth.
‘By request’ synonymous
with its name, this album is a rare collection of the best from this trio known
to have put their stamp on a couple of classics, blending vocals and finely
tuned harmonies to deliver what local audiences have become to know as ‘their’
songs, Fly like a Bird, Unchained Melody, The Rose, Black Velvet, Silver Wings,
Peaceful Easy Feeling and a group favourite ‘
I Only Wanna Be With You. 
A Happy New Year for Doug Bruce
Doug Bruce has welcomed in 2012 with a bang. After two of
his songs made the Top 100 CMC hits of 2011, Doug picked up two nominations in
this year's CMC Music Awards.
Honky Tonk Shoes was first nominated amongstthe top 50 finalists in the CMC Video of the Year
category.
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