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 19^th 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 2^nd 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 11^th 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

 

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.

Kim Ritchie

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”.

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 Music Videos:

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SAMPLE OF LIVE PERFORMANCES:

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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

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

BRENDON WALMSLEY

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.

GIDGEE RECORDS    PO  BOX5101  GWANDALAN NSW 2259

Ph02 4972 6266 / Fax 02 4972 6277 / Mobile0412860102Email tracycoster@bigpond.com.au or www.tracycoster.com.au

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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