Mullum Roots Festival ARTISTS
The Waifs
Shane Howard
Shane Howard
The Waifs are an Australian folk rock band formed in 1992 by sisters Vikki Thorn (harmonica, guitar, vocals) and Donna Simpson (guitar, vocals) as well as Josh Cunningham (guitar, vocals). The band's 2003 album Up All Night reached the top five of the Australian Album Chart, achieving double platinum status and winning four ARIA Awards in October. Two further top five albums were issued, Sun Dirt Water in 2007 and Temptation 2011. The Waifs have three top 50 singles, "London Still (2002), "Bridal Train" (2004) and "Sun Dirt Water". The band supported Bob Dylan on his 2003 Australian tour and then his 2003 North American tour, including a gig at the Newport Folk Festival The Waifs founded the independent label Jarrah Records in July 2002, co-owned with fellow musician John Buttler and their common manager Phil Stevens, which handles their Australian releases.
Shane Howard
Shane Howard
Shane Howard
He's played for Prime Ministers, Aboriginal Elders and Environmental campaigners, from concert halls to protest sites and remote campfires. He's been a guest artist for Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Jackson Browne, James Taylor and Carole King among others. His iconic song, ‘Solid Rock, Sacred Ground’, lit a fire for the rights of Aboriginal people in Australia nearly 40 years ago that hasn't gone out. It’s been recorded and performed many times. He was the founding member of the legendary Australian band Goanna, founding member and a driving force behind the Black Arm Band, He has released 14 solo albums, 4 albums with Goanna and has produced albums for many other artists: Archie Roach, The Pigram Brothers, Mary Black. His songs have been recorded and performed by Joan Baez, Mary Black, Troy Cassar Daley, John Farnham, Jessica Mauboy, Missy Higgins and more.
Dog Trumpet
Shane Howard
Robert Forster
Dog Trumpet, one of Australia’s most unique bands with brothers Reg Mombassa and Peter O'Doherty began their musical careers in the ARIA Hall of Fame band Mental As Anything. The Mentals had 20 songs in the top 40 and a global hit with ‘Live It Up’ that only last Christmas hit #1 on many UK charts. In 2000, Reg and Pete split from the Mentals to pursue their own sound. Describing what that is can be tricky - an eclectic blend of rock, psychedelic folk and semi-abstract blues; whimsical, political, curious, intimate, scientific, erotic and witty. They are part of a long tradition of left-field songwriters and storytellers relative to the canon of work by such acts as the Kinks, Nick Lowe, Squeeze and John Prine. Reg, a recognised artists known for his work with Mambo along with graphics, posters, album covers including the artwork for Nimbin and Mullum Roots Festivals.
Robert Forster
Robert Forster
Robert Forster
Robert Forster is an Australian singer-songwriter, guitarist and music critic. In December 1977 he co-founded The Go-Betweens, with fellow musician Grant McLennan. In 1980, Lindy Morrison joined the group on drums and backing vocals. In 1988, "Streets Of Your Town", co-written by McLennan and Forster, became the band's highest-charting hit in both Australia and the United Kingdom. The follow-up single, "Was There Anything I Could Do?", was a number-16 hit on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States. In December 1989 The Go-Betweens disbanded, and Forster began his solo music career from 1990. Almusic's Stewart Mason described him, as having "a knack for crafty pop songs along with the brooding ballads he contributed to the Go-Betweens' albums, and his solo career has shown a healthy mix of the two styles". From 2000 to 2006, The Go-Betweens reformed. In May 2001 "Cattle and Cane" was selected by APRA as one of the Top 30 Australian Songs of all time.
David Bridie
Robert Forster
David Bridie
David Bridie is one of the true individualists and innovators of Australian music, carving a unique path through a shifting cultural landscape to remain true to his singular vision and ethics. From the global impact of his seminal 1980s and 1990s alt-pop groups Not Drowning, Waving and My Friend The Chocolate Cake to his ongoing work as a solo artist and soundtrack composer, the scale of David’s output and influence are matched by few Australian artists. His contribution was recognised by The Australia Council’s Don Banks Award in 2019, joining a long list of accolades that David has collected across three decades of commitment to his craft and his community.
Jeff Lang
Robert Forster
David Bridie
Australian guitarist-songwriter-vocalist-producer, Jeff Lang has built a reputation for making startling music that is accomplished, intricate, gutsy, melodic and loaded with soul. Often taking unexpected turns, he has consistently inspired his audiences by creating a stylistically diverse catalog of over 25 albums. Alone In Bad Company, Jeff’s latest album, presents the most organic union of his talents and influences yet. It’s filled with exquisitely sung stories and melodies, demonstrating that Jeff is nothing if not a lover of song. Each time he steps up to take a solo, his hard‐won style is unmistakable – fluid but with an edge‐of‐the‐seat recklessness. Acoustic fingerpicking, slide guitar, electric lead, banjos and mandolins drop into place like puzzle pieces. Alone In Bad Company captures one of Australia’s most inspired musicians – and songwriters – at the peak of his exceptional powers.
Claire Anne Taylor
Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham
Claire Anne Taylor
Claire Anne Taylor grew up in Tasmania's ancient Tarkine rainforest with five siblings. They were raised in a quaint bush home, rich with creativity and music. With a distinctively emotive and powerful vocal ability that simultaneously expresses both an inner strength and a vulnerability, Taylor has garnered a reputation for her powerful live shows – tough and tender performances that see her develop an intimate rapport with fans. Taylor has toured extensively around Australia, including three national album launch tours, a co-headline tour with William Crighton and two Festival Of Small Halls tours. She has also played at numerous festivals, including: Byron Bay Bluesfest, Nannup Music Festival, Bello Winter Music, Mullum Music Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival, Cygnet Folk Festival, Dashville Skyline, Illawarra Folk Festival and Dark Mofo. After winning the Byron Bluesfest Busking Competition, Taylor relocated to Byron Bay to record her debut album, Elemental. Released in 2016, Taylor released her critically acclaimed second studio album All The Words in January, 2019. Recorded in a cabin in Tasmania's Huon Valley by Chris Townend (Portishead, Silverchair, Tim Finn), In 2024, Taylor released her third studio album Giving It Away to rave reviews, with Sounds of Oz declaring, “It’s not often you come across music this real and affecting and so when you do it demands to be shared and acknowledged as a great work."
Tamam Shud
Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham
Claire Anne Taylor
Tamam Shud is an Australian psychedelic, progressive and surf rock band, which formed in Newcastle in 1964. The initial line-up were known as The Four Strangers with Eric Connell on bass guitar, Dannie Davidson on drums, Gary Johns on rhythm guitar and Alex "Zac" Zytnik on lead guitar. At the end of that year Johns was replaced by Lindsay Bjerre on guitar and vocals as they trimmed their name to the Strangers. By late 1965 they had become the Sunsets. They took the name Tamam Shud in late 1967 after replacing Connell with Peter Barron on bass guitar. The group released two albums, Evolution (1969) – after which Tim Gaze replaced Zytnik on lead guitar – and Goolutionites and the Real People (1970) before disbanding in 1972. After a lengthy hiatus they reformed in 1993 to release a third album, Permanent Culture in 1994, but disbanded again in 1995. Beginning in 2008 the group worked together periodically on new material: it took eight years to complete their fourth album, Eight Years of Moonlight (January 2016).
Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham
Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham
Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham
Unlikely, unexpected, unforgettable, unique, not to be missed! The musical uniting of Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham (The Waifs) is as unscripted as it is unforeseen. The unpredictable unfolding of recent events has been the undoing of many as the world has adjusted to an unfamiliar reality. Undeterred and unsatisfied with being unproductive, Felicity and Josh unearthed an unpaved road forward and undertook the journey united, uncovering an uncanny musical unison as they left no song unsung. Until now, this union has remained undercover, unmasked only to select audiences under the age of 10. Both of Felicity’s daughters were unanimous in their unbridled praise. In the face of an uncertain future, music uncontrived and untainted by the demands of fashion will forever remain undefeated. Understated but never unsophisticated, unpretentious and unlike anything else, Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham are poised to unleash songs and stories of undeniable beauty upon hearts and ears. Unless you uncork this fine wine, drink for yourself and understand, you will be unsatisfied and your life will be unhappy.
Rod McCormack
The Soul Movers (Murray Cook)
Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham
Long recognised as one of Australia’s leading musicians and songwriters, Rod McCormack is also one of the most in-demand record producers, having produced many award winning acts. He has been responsible for many high selling and award winning albums and was named CMAA Producer of the year in 2004, 2008 and again in 2010. Rod has his own recording studio “The Music Cellar” on the NSW Central Coast, which has hosted the cream of Australia’s musical talent, bringing to life numerous Gold and Platinum albums. As a songwriter, Rod has written over 30 number one country hits, along with theme songs and background music for a number of successful TV shows and documentary series, and has won numerous awards. He has over 400 titles currently recorded and released by artists here and overseas, including Wendy Matthews, The McClymonts, Lee Kernaghan, Gina Jeffreys, Adam Harvey, Beccy Cole, Paul Kelly, TEMPLETON THOMPSON and many others. As a musician Rod gained the reputation of one of Australia’s finest, and is one of our most recorded artists, appearing on thousands of albums and soundtracks ranging from KD Lang to Jimmy Barnes, Guy Sebastian to Kasey Chambers, Shannon Noll to symphony orchestras etc. He has played and toured with many leading international artists such as Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, Sherrie Austin, Jamie O’Neal and was musical director for Trisha Yearwood, LeAnne Rimes, Pam Tillis, Jo Dee Messina and Tracey Lawrence on their Australian tours. In 2006 the CMAA awarded Rod THE HIGH HONOUR OF BEING their inaugural Musician Of The Year.
Emily Lubitz (Tinpan Orange)
The Soul Movers (Murray Cook)
The Soul Movers (Murray Cook)
Very few artists can cradle your heart in their hands while they kick your ass, but after more than a decade touring with critically acclaimed indie-folk darlings Tinpan Orange, Emily Lubitz is striding out on her own. The six-foot tall front-woman with the gossamer voice has combined forces with Freyja Hooper on drums and Winona Miller on bass to create a new, darkly romantic vision. With that timeless, aching quality that only the great voices have, Lubitz is every singer’s favourite singer, a captivating live performer who has won the hearts of audiences around the world, and yet she is more priestess than popstar, creating her own iconography that sears itself into the listener’s imagination. Lubitz tells us stories about everyday things, but her voice transfigured them into works of beauty, like a messy bedroom suffused with golden morning light: “Sometimes we just need to pretend things are better than they are. Remember how it used to be. Sometimes we share pain that seems bottomless and we can only acknowledge it in a glance, while we try to keep it together, get the kids to bed, share a beer and put a record on.” Lubitz is a veteran of the scene, having performed on some of the world’s biggest stages and collaborated with the likes of Paul Kelly, Martha Wainwright, Clare Bowditch and the album she recorded with old friend Mama Kin, and yet her solo work is imbued with the raw energy of a breakthrough artist. Lubitz prowls the stage with the gravitas of a giant Edith Piaf stalking through a post-apocalyptic Laurel Canyon, with her friends from East Brunswick in tow.
The Soul Movers (Murray Cook)
The Soul Movers (Murray Cook)
The Soul Movers (Murray Cook)
Fearsomely funky, grippingly groovy, and radiantly retro, The Soul Movers – the lovechild of powerhouse vocalist, Lizzie Mack, and OG-Red-Wiggle, Murray Cook - are all of the above, as is the groovy soul, powerful pop, and rockin’ country bump in “Dumb Luck”, their fourth album over ten years, together. Welcome to a world where even badly broken hearts do mend, good lovers get to love again, the world is still real with decent people being friendly to each other. And if your day’s gone bad, may imaginary butterflies kiss the top of your head so we can all get happy and lucky again. Featuring much-loved legend, Murray Cook, and led by long-Legged vocalist, Lizzie Mack, The Soul Movers musical tour-de-force across a hip and funky retro musical spectrum, recreating the best sounds from the 1960s and 70s, and making them “one of the most exciting live show and festival acts on the touring circuit today” (Glenn A Baker). Backed by a “red-hot band oozing with musical talent” (Sean Sennett) The Soul Movers have recorded in both the US and Australia to create four critically-acclaimed albums which are regularly presented with humour and passion on many of Australia's Biggest stages and most-loved festivals. Evolving with over a decade of experience and collaboration, the outfit enjoys a stable union and the creation of three albums for ABC Music / UMA: ‘Testify!’, ‘Bona Fide’, ‘Evolution’. With a move to Cheersquad Records (Melbourne) “Dumb Luck” hit the deck this spring and is on the road in 2023!
Ellis D Fogg
Ellis D Fogg
Ellis D Fogg
Roger Foley-Fogg , formerly known by the pseudonym Ellis D Fogg and later by his name Roger Foley, is an Australian artist, lighting designer, and lumino kinetic artist. In the 1960s he started designing rock concerts and psychedelic light shows. Producer and promoter John Pinder arranged his first light-show/concert in Melbourne, "The Electric Blues Thing" featuring Doug Parkinson in Focus and The Semblence of Dignity, with Fogg providing the "psychedelic light-show", at the Carlton Cinema in 1968. His experimental light shows incorporating his Light Sculpture – Lumino Kinetic sculpture through to the 1970s were precursors to present multi-media installation. Foley was one of a group of artists who worked and exhibited at the Yellow House Artist Collective in Potts Point. The Yellow House was founded by artist Martin Sharp, and between 1970 and 1973 was a piece of living art and a mecca to pop art. The canvas was the house itself and almost every wall, floor, and ceiling became part of the gallery. Many well-known artists, including George Gittoes, Brett Whiteley, Peter Kingston, Albie Thoms, and Greg Weight, helped to create the multi-media performance art space that may have been Australia's first 24-hour-a-day happening. In 2022 Foley Fogg was engaged to produce Light Shows for Byron Bay Bluesfest 2022 and for Nimbin Roots Festival 2022.
Joey’s Coop
Ellis D Fogg
Ellis D Fogg
Joeys Coop, the band dubbed the indie supergroup featuring the songs of BrettpMyers (Died Pretty) and Mark Roxburgh (singer of critically acclaimed Decline of the Reptiles). Joeys Coop is the combined musical muscle of some of Australia’s most seasoned independent musicians whose collective pedigree extends back to the late 1970s. They are joined by Matt Galvin on guitar (Eva Trout, Perry Keyes, Loose Pills); with Andy Newman on bass (The Soul Movers, The Deniz Tek Group) and Lloyd Gyi (Perry Keyes, The Atlantics, Dave Warner) on drums and vocals. Joeys Coop sing songs of fractured family, loss, the oddities of 21st century life, the burdens of over-leveraged real estate, mid life existential angst, memories of landscape lost and mediations on the lives of friends gone wrong.
Topaz Lyon
Ellis D Fogg
Jonnie Goes To Church
Topaz Lyon is the solo project of Australian indie-folk singer-songwriter, Alaia Harvie. With poetic lyrics, warm vocals and acoustic and electric guitar, it’s music which brings you in close and takes you on a journey. Think Gillian Welch meets Mazzy Star, with some Dylan-esque story-telling. In her previous band, Ichabod’s Crane, Alaia (also known as Charity) performed at Peat’s Ridge Music Festival (Syd), Adelaide Fringe Festival, Ladyfest (Bris), and Brisbane Powerhouse. After a long hiatus from music, she then released the album, Luminescent as Topaz Lyon, in 2022. Her new work incorporates lyricism and soundscapes which explore inter-generational stories, kinship with nature, interpretation of truth and the collective creation of our present journey. Tranquil and ambient but with undercurrents of unresolved tension, she is fearless in revealing herself through her songs.
Jonnie Goes To Church
Jonnie Goes To Church
Jonnie Goes To Church
Bernie Hayes
Jonnie Goes To Church
Bernie Hayes
Bernie Hayes is an Australian singer/songwriter who has released four albums as a solo artist and written songs for other Australian artists notably "You Made Me Hard" which was the third single from The Whitlams Love This City album. Hayes was born and raised in Canberra and was a member of a musical family.
Lou Bradley
Jonnie Goes To Church
Bernie Hayes
Lou Bradley is an Australian alternative country singer and the founder of Nimbin Roots and Mullum Roots Festivals. Her debut album Love Someone was nominated for the ARIA Award for Best Country Album. A self-confessed hippie, country music outlaw, and continuously touring artist and songwriter, Lou is no stranger to living a life devoted to the highlights and estrangement that comes with a career in pursuing original music.
Jimmy Dowling
Wild Marmalade
Wild Marmalade
Jimmy Dowling's music has a raw but skilled quality throughout. It's authentic, confident, and engages your attention in its emotive, visual language. You'll find a nostalgic empathy and visceral reflection of the everyday, of the everyman. The tracks are poetic in lyrics and music, pushing boundaries and expectations. Dowling's strong delivery shines beyond the mediocre to touch your imagination. His precise selection of elite Australian musicians lifts this album onto the international stage.
Wild Marmalade
Wild Marmalade
Wild Marmalade
Wild Marmalade are the world’s original high-energy didgeridoo dance band heralding from the small town Byron Bay, Australia. Fusing the ancient sounds of the didgeridoo with contemporary dance beats, their sound is a meeting of Si's synth stylee didgeridoo drones with the explosive beats of Matt Goodwin on drum kit. Drawing on rhythms from all over the world and inspired by indigenous sounds and the grooves of the present, Wild Marmalade's high energy shows uplift audiences with their display of powerful, joyous and infectiously danceable music. Wild Marmalade is a formidable force in world dance music. They have worked with Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas and Montreal, toured Japan and Europe twelve times, the USA and of course in their home country Australia.
Clelia Adams
Wild Marmalade
Clelia Adams
Internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter, now author, Clelia Adams is launching her memoir “One of a Kind – the Adventures of Cleo from Go-Set Magazine” at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Clelia started her music career at Australia’s first pop magazine Go-Set in 1967 at 17 years old. She was headhunted into WEA Records in Sydney and London before moving to Tamworth, where she spent 26 years as a session singer and performer, making her part of the very fabric of Tamworth’s country music history throughout that time. A move to Mullumbimby in 2000 saw a new chapter begin as her international successes propelled her to the top of the European and international charts, with her captivating blend of classic country, western swing, honky tonk and rockabilly.
Versace Boys
Versace Boys
Clelia Adams
Ellen Briggs
Versace Boys
Ellen Briggs
Ellen Briggs is an author, comedy writer, and professional MC but where she is most at home is on the stage doing stand up comedy. Early on in her career, she was a finalist in the prestigious RAW Comedy Competition and won a National Foxtel competition that was voted on by peers and managers in the industry.
The Imprints
Hubcap Stan and the Sidewalk Stompers
Hubcap Stan and the Sidewalk Stompers
The Imprints are a live dance music duo consisting of Willow Stahlut and Linden Lester. With the pulsating feel of electronic music and the raw live energy of violin and drum kit, The Imprints are known for their slow building, psychedelic tunes that are equally at home in front of a folk festival audience as they are on an electronic festival stage. No strangers to the international festival scene, The Imprints have performed at folk, world and electronic music festivals all over the world with highlights including Glastonbury (UK), Edinburgh Fringe Festival (UK) and Fusion (Germany). In their element in front of festival and party crowds, the Imprints have a surprisingly huge sound creating live-looped heavy bass and beats driven dance music with elements from multiple genres including Gypsy, Indian, Dub, Jazz and Afro. Armed with a violin and various FX pedals Willow creates sub bass, filtering guitar and psychedelic synth parts which are complemented perfectly by Linden’s poly-rhythmic, high-energy drumming. Willow explains ‘I use an octave pedal to create a sub bass tone on my violin, a special violin strung with octave strings to emulate the sounds of viola and cello and a bunch of effects pedals to create all the psychedelic sounds that are heard in a lot of the tracks’. Individually they are highly respected musicians and have performed and recorded with many artists including Adalita, Goldfrapp (UK), the Cinematic Orchestra (UK), Blue King Brown, Yasmin Levy, Little Birdy, Opiuo, Ainslie Wills, Diana Ahnaid and the Bombay Royale. The Imprints live show creates the perfect late night dance party at a festival – this has proved very popular at festivals throughout the world including Glastonbury, Fusion Festival, Boomtown, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Beat Herder, Small World Festival, the Green Gathering, Rainbow Serpent, Apollo Bay Music Festival, Queenscliff Music Festival and many more. They are consistently named a highlight of festivals by punters and are described as ‘uplifting’ and ‘super energetic’ – it is evident when you see them play that they love performing together!
Hubcap Stan and the Sidewalk Stompers
Hubcap Stan and the Sidewalk Stompers
Hubcap Stan and the Sidewalk Stompers
Introducing “Hubcap Stan and the Sidewalk Stompers” - a giant of a band, fronted by a giant of a man! Hubcap Stan creates the instruments he plays and sings with an authentic gut barrel power! A great band is only as good as its members and the Sidewalk Stompers can boast a truly impressive pedigree! They each have a busy itinerary but join the Stompers because they have fun! Hubcap Stan & the Sidewalk Stompers are great entertainment for all ages with their diverse repertoire of goodtime blues, swing & ragtime, gypsy jazz and rock ‘n’ roll that is authentic, cheerful, and awesome fun. They bring an astounding array of instruments to the party! Hubcap Stan’s fascinating range of hand built guitars, made from timber he salvages and all sorts of surprising things, and his gritty blues harmonica are at the heart of the show. Dr. Baz dazzles with virtuoso skills on electric guitar, piano, accordion, flute and vocals. Stan’s had a passion for old country blues & ragtime since the 70s, playing mining camps across Australia. Since 1990 Stan has entertained nationally at trade expos with his unique award winning wood skills show; He has appeared on many Aussie TV and radio shows and in major newspapers & magazines. Stan designs, makes and plays many styles of unique bespoke guitars. Rod Coe is one of Australia's best known and most loved double bass & bass guitar players. Rod has played bass for over 50 years, playing Pop, Rock, Blues, Country & Bluegrass across Australia. Long time leader of Slim Dusty’s Travelling Country Band, and producer of all Slim’s records since ‘75; In-house producer for EMI, incl. debut album by punk legends, The Saints. Now in Byron Bay, he maintains a busy schedule on both double & electric bass with many local bands, All things that you hit are handled by the highly talented drum master Jason Caspen. Big Stan and Doctor Baz also step out as a duo and bring you their eclectic style of goodtime music in a tight two man act that also features Stan’s fascinating hand-made instruments and the rollicking good time sound, made even more epic when joined by the Sidewalk Stompers. Their zany show also features blues harmonica, piano accordion, and dobro. They offer a unique repertoire of authentic old school, ragtime blues and their own quirky and entertaining original songs.
Soul’d
Hubcap Stan and the Sidewalk Stompers
SOUL'D, Australian Soul band, has been a dynamic presence in the Northern NSW music scene for over 19 years. Renowned as one of the region's most prominent live music rock bands, this 10-piece ensemble boasts an impressive lineup of musicians. SOUL'D is celebrated for authentically recreating the Retro sound of the Golden era of Music, spanning Rock 'n' Roll, Soul, Funk, RnB, Blues, and more – a captivating live music experience that will get you moving on the dance floor. The band's home base is in the vibrant Byron Bay, where they are a fixture at iconic venues like the Rails, the Beach Hotel Byron Bay, and have been featured at major events such as the Byron Bluesfest. Widely recognised as a sought-after wedding band, corporate events favourite, and private party headliner, SOUL'D brings a unique and electrifying energy to every performance. The ensemble showcases a stellar lineup, including a three/four-piece horn section, talented female and male vocalists, and a rhythm section that keeps the groove alive. SOUL'D has a versatile repertoire, performing classics from legendary Soul, Motown, Funk, Blues Rock Bands, and RnB Artists. From the iconic tunes of James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and The Supremes to the soulful sounds of Stevie Wonder and Earth, Wind & Fire, SOUL'D pays homage to the greats with passion and precision. In addition to timeless classics, SOUL'D also delivers a mix of hits from Joe Cocker, Chicago, Blood, Sweat & Tears, The Blues Brothers, and The Commitments. The band reproduces well-known and beloved tunes from an outstanding era in music, using arrangements transcribed and arranged from the original recordings.
Wild Thyme
Wild Thyme is an exciting meeting between three of regional Australia’s talented and captivating female artists. Coming from diverse musical and cultural backgrounds, the juxtaposition of Arlene Fletcher (double bass), Katie Crane (guitar), and Laura Targett (fiddle), infuse their varied musical passions into an exciting brew of genre defying acoustic music. Wild and upbeat with virtuosic instrumental expertise, outstanding improvisation skills and sweet vocal harmonies that mesmerise audiences. A healthy respect for tradition, Wild Thyme's original compositions are gaining acclaim with influences from bluegrass, to the toe tapping swing and jazz of a bygone era, and the spellbinding music of European folk traditions with a healthy scoop of contemporary pop sensibility. These women bring it all back home with an infectious joy of music, a pinch of sass, and lots of laughter.
Trombone Kellie Gang
Trombone Kellie Gang
The straight talking, hip swinging, raw and raunchy blues of the Trombone Kellie Gang has proven to get the tiredest feet moving. Fronted by the infamous Trombone Kellie, whose gutsy vocal delivery and roots blues trombone playing feature alongside the ripping slide guitar of Scrubby Pete and the tasty rhythm section of Justin Pfeiffer (double bass) and Rod Ford (drums). This band as a three to five piece outfit have the perfect recipe for raucous Street Blues, made for the people and delivered with relish. They are Old School authentic, yet exciting, fresh and totally entertaining, featuring predominately Delta Swing and Country Blues styles, they've become a big hit with the Jazz & Blues clubs and festivals from The Northern Rivers to The Sunshine Coast.
Billy February
Trombone Kellie Gang
Billy February is a charismatic and engaging singer-songwriter, touring and performing his songs to audiences around Australia. Always a popular figure, Billy entertains audiences from city to country folk, introducing his own unique style of music to eager listeners while building a growing fan base. Singing about love, relationships, and human nature, there can be no comparison to any other artist most noteworthy; however, his unique style of singing and songwriting is almost Dylan-esque. Billy is a true performer and is always available to discuss your entertainment needs.
JB’s Blues Breakers
Creating a buzz all around the Byron Shire (AUS), this red hot new blues and rock n roll band is building a strong following amongst young and old.
Born out of a love for 50's/60's country, blues and rock n roll, featuring a group of seasoned local players. This rockin band will have you listening and bopping along to a variety of grooves guaranteed to fit all the moods.
The Love Bus
The Love bus is a moving art piece and a true Byron Bay icon! A spectacular 72 seat, head-turning, double decker bus, with upholstered lush red leather seating and beautifully designed interior murals, you could easily be transported into another world. The bus comes equipped with an exceptional sound system playing some very funky tunes indeed! With the vibes on the bus making it virtually impossible to not have a smile on your face. The iconic Love Bus will be on hand to shuttle festival-goes between venues.
