WEST END TWILIGHT MARKETS, The Sunroom, 4zzz BMS & Music 440 Presents on June 23:

THE ARACHNIDS, RACHAEL BRADY, Jane Cameron, Sandi Favretto

RACHAEL BRADY (4pm)

Described as “sweet and heartfelt”, “inspired and inspiring”, Rachael’s hard-line but delicate folk songs have been captivating fans across the globe since the release of her debut album "Peace by Peace" in 2006.

She has been regularly featured on Triple J Unearthed and touted as an artist to watch, has a huge following online and has toured successfully in the USA. A self described peaceful revolutionary, she has a strong social and spiritual conscience, and a truly remarkable voice that extends itself effortlessly from whisper to steel belted wail.

www.myspace.com/rachaelbrady 

 

The Arachnids (515pm)

At first glance, ..The Arachnids.. may appear to be your standard dark-tinged, eight legged creature looking to ride the coat tails of the third Spider-Man film. Well firstly, it was the worst of the three and secondly, anyone trying to associate the emo scene where Toby Maguire flicks his hair around like a swing dancer with The Arachnids' music will be sorely mistaken. .. The fact that there are only eight legs in The Arachnids is purely coincidental. The music is what will inject you with dancing venom and wrap cobwebs around your soul ... (too much?!?) .. Part Jamiroquai dance, part Dead Kennedys intensity, part Parliament soul, part The Darkness vocal stylings, part New Order synth circa 1980's, The Arachnids revel in the challenge of defining a music genre. .. The first half of 2010 has already seen The Arachnids tour twice through Victoria, plus an array of fantastic shows around their native Brisbane. The Arachnids have played at some great venues including: ..The Zoo, Ric's, Uber, The Globe, Hi Fi .. (VIC), ..The Espy.. (VIC) and ..Revolver ..(VIC). .. and finally, you can see The Arachnids live and make the comparisons for yourself at the West End Twilight Markets. Go to www.thearachnids.com to find out more. 

Sandi Favretto (630pm)

Sandi is a singer/songwriter with rich vocals having been described as ‘Smooth Chocolate’ or ‘Coffee’ tones. Singing a range of acoustic/folk with a hint of jazz, blues and indie style music, Sandi’s songs run deep with messages of transformation and emotions as well as world changes, often resonating well with the listener. Sandi performs a mix of her acoustic original music and covers at café...s, bars and markets in and around Brisbane. Originally from Melbourne, Sandi is currently living and performing in Brisbane, occasionally performing in her home town (and a rare treat this weekend at WETM). Sandi is a fan of a variety in styles of music, being influenced by artists of most genres. Sandi Has been performing since her teens; began singing with her sister at Weddings as well as being part of the 'Robert Stolz Chorale' when she was classically trained. After the Chorale, Sandi went on to sing in Rock Cover bands, trios and experimental/alternative bands. Being inspired to write a song whenever she had the opportunity, Sandi is now performing her original songs as a solo artist with a CD on it's way. To get a sneak preview before Saturday... check her out http://www.myspace.com/sandifav

Jane Cameron (745pm)

Singer, songwriter, actor, and more...  Jane will be bringing her bluesy approach on the ukulele to audiences around Brisbane and especially to the West End Twilight Markets. A prolific local sonstress, the power, depth and warmth in her voice have drawn comparisons with Joni Mitchell, Beth Gibbons and Janis Joplin. Ranging from catchy pop folk to dark moody blues, her songs are rich in narrative, building characters and stories that are both familiar and fresh, humourous and heart-breaking. She explores and exposes the foibles of the human heart with a gentle compassion that embraces her audience – sharing truths that hurt, laughter that heals and hope that persists through it all..

For more info on when you can catch any of jane's solo, duo or trio gigs, check out her website www.janecameron.com 

 

 

 

ARCHIVE JUN9: ALAN BOYLE, District of East, Donnelle Brooks, Dinkum Bohos. 

Alan Boyle (745pm)

We have had him once before but you might have missed his epic, first ever, balcony TV performance at WETM. He was born under the weeping Irish stars, and wandered the earth for years before falling asleep at the gates of Australia, where a family of possums took him in and dressed the wounds on his fingertips... Building a reputation as a powerful live performer on the national emerging-artist scene, and supporting some of Australia's top musicians and visiting international acts, he has been selected as the recipient of the 2009 Billy Thorpe Scholarship Award by Arts QLD and the Thorpe family. Songs off his second EP, "OXYGEN" have been QSong nominated, short-listed in the Vanda and Young Songwriting Competition and finalist in the 2011 International Songwriting Competition. He was also a Performance finalist in the 2011 Telstra Road To Tamworth. Alan is currently recording his debut album for release in early 2012. www.alanboylemusic.com 

 District of East (630pm)

Their story in a nut shell! 

2008 - Formed in Brisbane, Australia
2009 - Support slot for Boy and Bear
2010 – First EP
2011 - Second EP released. Esteemed QMA highly commended achieved.
Future – By strumming guitars, and making excessive, yet somewhat alluring man howl, we will endeavour to connect with our audience through live performance. 

2012: West End Twilight Markets Debut! More about District at: http://districtofeast.bandcamp.com/

Donelle Brookes (515pm) 

Donnelle Brooks is a singer and guitarist who grew up in Laidley, a small town west of Brisbane. As an introvert Donnelle discovered music as a release, a way to express emotions that can affect people like nothing else. She has always delighted in finding beauty in places where others may not see it and finds great satisfaction in sharing the beauty of her music with others.

http://www.facebook.com/donnellebrooks

 Dinkum Bohos (4pm) 

They met in the darkness of an empty theatre, made secret love on Australia’s most easterly. Steinway grand piano, and proceeded to imbue the ether with their sounds… sassy blue world tango gypsy punk jazz rock rap folk mojo. Voila! Vasudha Harte and Jem Edwards in a saucy sonic tryst. http://www.dinkumbohos.com 

THE ARCHIVE

May 12: MAL WEBB, Mamajuju, Baron Field, Jackson Dunn

MAL WEBB (4pm & 5pm - Workshop & Perf.)

Around the world and into your brain, vocal adventurer, multi-instrumentist and looping beatboxing songwriter Mal Webb sings his songs about all manner of stuff, using all sorts of vocal techniques, guitar, mbira, slide trumpet, trombone, chromatic harmonica and a loop recording pedal called Derek. It's a lip to lung journey through the physics, physiology and phrivolity of all the sounds a face can make. Sideways yodelling, beatbox, harmonics, throat singing, uvular fluttering, advanced clapping. He's like Bobby McFerrin, Aphex Twin and Cole Porter playing scrabble. Ebulliently eclectic. Nefariously varied. Family fun free from facile frippery. "You're a freak!"-Ani DiFranco.

A founding member of the Oxo Cubans, Sock and Totally Gourdgeous, Mal did all the music for the Lano and Woodley TV show and Wogs Out of Work, played mbira and sang "Eagle Rock" with Ross Wilson on John Safran's Music Jamboree on SBS and has done a few spots on Spicks and Specks (ABCTV).

http://malwebb.customer.netspace.net.au/

 MAMAJUJU (6pm)

Following in the footsteps of the great blues/ jazz singers and guitar pickers. The vivacious Juju on vocals, ukulele & blues harp with Sugar Cane Slim on guitar, travel the crossroads through Blues, Jazz, and Americana from the 1920s till now. Put your ear to the gramophone for interpretive jazz standards, hollerin' blues and whatever else takes their fancy with fine fingertyle guitar work in standard and open tunings.

http://www.mamajuju.com.au/

 

BARON FIELD (7pm)

When Brisbane folk rock band The Big Brass Bed disbanded in 2006, singer-songwriter Adrian Waters moved into the piano player's house while Browndog went to Japan. Money was tight but there was a guitar, four walls, and a sometime cigarette supply.

The songs, when they came, came in fits and bursts, line by line, little by little. And, in a few short months, restricted to writing in the gaps, Waters jagged a couple of contenders, maybe not even two. But the ball had rolled.

He began the solo shows, played markets and poetry festivals along with the beer joints and drew from a past that years before saw him busking the city streets of Brisbane, Darwin and Melbourne. A past that took him across Asia, from Dili to Dhaka, playing to anyone who'd listen and more than a few who walked the other way.

Yet, what emerged was if not a street performer than a creative, intuitive songwriter. Re- enlisting in that winter of 2006, Waters wrote his way through a handful of cast-offs before delivering the first version of a tune called 'Month Of Sundays'. This song, and those that followed proved the cornerstone for a fresh approach, a new collection of recordings and a new act to look out for- Baron Field. See more at http://baronfield.bandcamp.com/

JACKSON DUNN (8pm)

Jackson Dunn is a rare find in a musician - capable of inciting such a wide variety of emotions and feelings in his music. He takes his listeners through a journey from thumping, raw, exciting slide guitar/blues & roots to beautiful, gentle, acoustic singer-songwriter ballads.

Jackson Dunn's music and life is centered directly on the ocean. It's life force, energy and ever-changing tides are the themes of his music and it pervades his life. He lives almost right on the sand at the Gold Coast in Surfer's Paradise, and his new single, Yuni's Song, carries that influence in it.

A Lifelong Passion, Jackson credits his Philippino-born Mother for his introduction to the world of Music. Jackson's path has been forged so far by playing a vibrant live show - he has played alongside John Butler Trio, Dallas Frasca, Ash Grunwald, Jack Johnson, Transvaal Diamond Syndicate and Jebediah. 

www.myspace.com/dunnjackson 

MAY 12: MARIO KART TOURNAMENT and...

MATT NELSON, QLD SHAKESPEARE ENSEMBLE,  Bauque Australis and The Folding Kind

Matt Nelson (8pm) 

Matt Nelson, as a soloist, possesses a rare ability to routinely thrill, surprise and captivate an audience. He has made an art of capturing the attention and admiration of audiences of all walks. At almost every show, Nelson is asked to join a band or give guitar lessons. Phone numbers go flying about. At least one woman will loudly exclaim "oh my God!" The owner of the venue excitedly demands that he return soon. A Matt Nelson show may well be one of the few times that you'll see 'metal-heads' and grandmothers standing shoulder to shoulder.

http://www.mattnelson.com.au/

QLD SHAKESPEARE ENSEMBLE (6pm & 7pm)

Shakespeare's Shorts are fast and funny half-hour versions of the original scripts, delivered with QSE's trademark clarity and accessibility, and featuring trained, experienced actors. Each of the Shorts also features gentle audience participation to get you into the action.

The Half-Hour Hamlet takes out all the procrastination - the tragedy is performed in 20 minutes, then in 7 minutes, and again in just 3.

Express Macbeth spins the murder, betrayal and madness of the Scottish Play into a tale of fun, frivolity and... well, madness!

Instant Romeo & Juliet turns the tragedy of the star-crossed lovers into a high-paced comedy with plenty of wooden-sword-buckling.

Come along Saturday and experience the Shorts first-hand... otherwise, visit the Shakespeare Ensemble (http://www.qldshakespeare.org/) to get them right in your living room! 

THE FOLDING KIND (4pm)

United singer-songwriters Sarah (vocals and piano) and Trent (guitar and vocals) have been performing their melodic originals together for the past year.

The line-up includes Louis on percussion and in just their first 12 months together they’ve performed at the Wintermoon Music Festival, Brisbane Vinnies CEO Sleepout, In-Cog-Neato in South Bank and The Village Markets, Burleigh. More information available at: 

http://www.facebook.com/foldingkind/ 

ARCHIVE (April 28):

LOCO, OFA FANAIKA, BREMEN TOWN, DONNELLE BROOKS and...

Coco Loco (8pm) 

Emerging from a distant mysterious land, COCO LOCO, armed with instruments and fiery hearts, will charm and entertain audiences across the globe.

COCO LOCO combine blues, reggae and Spanish influenced jams into a fusion of original songs that will inspire audiences to escape their seats and fling themselves forward to the floor.

We have had the pleasure of entertaining crowds at the Power House, The Joynt, Black Star, and were very fortunate to participate in The Brisbane Festival. Check them out at this link: 

http://www.reverbnation.com/cocoloco123

Ofa Fanaika Aka Captain Dreamboat (630pm)

Ofa Fanaika is from Lapaha in Tonga. Her husky yet clear tenor and skilful use of tremolo lend themselves well to sultry ballads, and she’s also more than capable of using her impressive vocal strength and experimentation with lyrical assonance to ‘bring the funk’ during her signature party numbers. Her undeniable charisma and stage presence provide rallying points for her reputation, with whom her dedicated fan base feel a strong connection with and this keeps them coming back for more time and again. She leads for Brisbane based Reggae/Dub/Funk band Chocolate Strings and has toured extensively in Australia and New Zealand. Ofa Fanaika is now starting a new solo project known as Captain Dreamboat. Although its only in its early stages, her solo performances are revelled amongst her community in West End. The converted are now bringing more and more friends to her shows to glare at her spectacle. A well known name, Ofa introduces listeners to the songs that have influenced her in her younger years and also to the beautiful ‘Polynesian Soul’ that Ofa classifies her music as. Check it out for yourself .......................... www.myspace.com/chocolatestrings 

Bremen Town (515pm)

Brememn Town Musician, play a lot of music and have covered alot of ground. There albums to date include: 'Silent Arrows' from 2005 and No one Is holding a Gun To Your Head (Songs to Run to) from 2008. They herald from 'no scene' scence that has no specific geographical location and where musicians play anything that is required, at any time, with anyone and learn their art on the fly... but sometimes also accept that lables of an adventurous avant-blues trio well versed in experimentation and artistry. Brisbane's Bremen Town Musician have consistently titillated and inspired audiences across the globe with their eclectic blend of spoken-word performance, texture-driven experimentation and honest, evocative songwriting. The creative vehicle of Brisbane transdisciplinary artist Marisa Allen; a journeywoman musician, poet and street performer, Allen has spent the past fifteen years exploring and refining her craft throughout Australia, the United Kingdom and Iceland via surplus of unique and surprising opportunities – from performing as an improvising violinist for the governor of Reyjavik to releasing a book of poetry (2007's Fire in Your Head). Allen's idiosyncratic vision, meanwhile, is articulately fleshed out by veteran musicians Arron Bool and Mayuresh Sathe. Bool's skills as a multi-instrumentalist have decorated recordings by countless Melbourne ensembles over the past ten years and expand upon Allen's innate flair for texture with eloquence and grace while Sathe's accomplished percussion (which encompasses both drums and less conventional instruments like tablas) lends a nuanced sense of gravitas to Allen's songwriting and an unpredictable edge to the trio's live improvisations. 

http://www.brementownmusician.com/

Donnelle Brooks (4pm)

Donnelle Brooks is a singer and guitarist who grew up in Laidley, a small town west of Brisbane. As an introvert Donnelle discovered music as a release, a way to express emotions that can affect people like nothing else. She has always delighted in finding beauty in places where others may not see it and finds great satisfaction in sharing the beauty of her music with others.

http://www.facebook.com/donnellebrooks

 

April 14th

4ZZZ and The Sunroom presents

4ZZZ Brisbane Music Stall official launch

Saturday 14 April | 4-9pm
West End Twilight Markets
FREE ENTRY

with performances from:

PEAR AND THE AWKWARD ORCHESTRA
INLAND SEA
STEVE GRADY
MARDI LUMSDEN AND THE RISING SEAS
BAQUE AUSTRALIS

*****

Listen. Discover. The 4ZZZ Brisbane Music Stall is your one stop shop for independent music - a simple, one-stage retail stream for indie artists and labels, with music sold at a price set by the artist. CD (ranging from giveaway demos and label samplers to EPs and albums), cassette, vinyl, clothing, posters and any other merchandise are available and encouraged to stock.

The 4ZZZ BMS is based at the West End Twilight Markets. Soon, the 4ZZZ BMS will become a ‘pop-up music shop’ – the entire catalogue of Brisbane Indie artists available at eateries, performance spaces and cultural hangs all around the city. Come celebrate the launch of the 4ZZZ Brisbane Music Stall and support independent music and independent radio!

PEAR AND THE AWKWARD ORCHESTRA (745pm) 

pear is a sweet, quirky folk/popster based in Melbourne, Australia. Her debut album Smocks! exploded out in July 2011, receiving rave reviews and garnering the small odd one a special place in the heart of the Australian music scene. Recently returned from solo touring Canada and the US, pear relocated to Melbourne from Brisbane in a sweeping East Coast band tour promoting single and film clip Castle. pear has now happily settled into her adoptive city and is busily penning the next release - sssh!

http://www.pearandtheawkwardorchestra.com/

 

STEVE GRADY (630pm)

There’s certainly no shortage of singer/songwriters doing the rounds these does – but few hit you where it counts quite like Brisbane’s Steve Grady. Like many of his contemporaries, Grady has over the years absorbed classic songwriters from likes of Neil Finn to Ryan Adams. But mimicking those that have gone before is not Grady’s style.

When you listen to his songs, you can hear there’s something very personal going on. It’s a spiritual depth that could have something to do with his younger years on a mission in Papua New Guinea where Gospel music made its mark. It’s not an easy thing to describe, but Grady says that with his songs, he’s looking beyond himself and talking about some of life’s grey areas. This is an artist certainly not scared of tackling the biggest, and sometimes most complex, issues.

www.myspace.com/stevegradymusic 

MARDI LUMSDEN AND THE RISING SEAS (515pm)

Mardi Lumsden is an alt-folk singer–songwriter from Brisbane, Australia. Mardi Lumsden & the Rising Seas have recently finished recording their long-awaited second EP with producer Magoo at his Applewood studio.

The Brisbane 5-piece released a cassingle at the Brisbane Powerhouse in April 2010 then the EP, called Wherever you go, there you are, at Queensland’s Old Museum on 29 May, alongside the group’s new video clip, filmed by India-based cinematographer Mark Lapwood.

The EP’s closing track, Classified (WVTM), won the 2010 Q Song award in the Folk/Ballad section and was a finalist for the 2010 Song of the Year. 

http://www.mardilumsden.com/

INLAND SEA (430pm)

Inland Sea is a ten member group based in Brisbane who perform acoustic experimental folk music. Featuring three female voices and two male voices, they use harmony and interwoven melodies to convey a sense of beauty and sincerity. Lyrically they express a feeling of both joy and melancholia that is at once uplifting and surreal.

http://www.inlandseaband.com/

BAQUE AUSTRALIS (4pm)

THE ARCHIVE: March 17

Jimi Beavis (745pm)

Jimi Beavis is all class and he is back at WETM! The gentleman giant of the Brisbane Blues scene. Standing at 6'2" he towers over the members of his band, but still stands in the shadows of the blues giants from whom he draws his inspiration.

Jimi’s original songs draw upon the old school rhythms that gave the blues their good time dancibility. After all the blues is the roots. And yet the songs remain relevant, contemporary and irresistible to live audiences when Jimi delivers them in his inimitable charismatic way.

“Jimi Beavis delivers a raw, sweaty set that some find sexy, some find magnetic, and which no-one forgets in a hurry…” -- blues promoter, Paul Robinson, Juke Joint Productions..

Previously the front man of good-time blues act, Jimi Beavis and the 385s, 2010 has been a year of rebirth for Jimi. His release Throwing It All Away was all about discarding the old and carving a new niche for himself in his vocal and harmonica sound.

For the new project, Jimi is working with a core band, consisting of Japanese guitar prodigy Hiro Takenaka, Shelley Osland on bass guitar or double bass and Geoff Parsons on drums. Hiro played with 2007 Blues Association of South-East Queensland (BASEQ) Performers of the Year, Natural Ball, Shelley has recently returned from an overseas tour with Brisbane blues maestro Mojo Webb, and Geoff has played for Bo Diddley.

Jimi won the BASEQ’s Performer of the Year in 2009, which took him to the Australian Festival of Blues in 2010. Jimi played the Sunshine Coast Blues Festival in 2008 and 2009, Woodford Folk Festival in 2009/2010 and the Brisbane Blues Festival in 2010. He also plays regular gigs at West End’s Lock and Load and Brisbane’s home of the Blues the Jubilee Hotel.

2011's plans include releasing and touring his new EP No Need To Deny It (recorded with band), out in May, and writing new songs that will break down expectations by not consistently using the 12 bar blues format.

http://www.triplejunearthed.com/jimibeavis

ALAN BOYLE (630pm) 

We have had him once before but you might have missed his epic, first ever, balcony TV performance at WETM. He was born under the weeping Irish stars, and wandered the earth for years before falling asleep at the gates of Australia, where a family of possums took him in and dressed the wounds on his fingertips... Building a reputation as a powerful live performer on the national emerging-artist scene, and supporting some of Australia's top musicians and visiting international acts, he has been selected as the recipient of the 2009 Billy Thorpe Scholarship Award by Arts QLD and the Thorpe family. Songs off his second EP, "OXYGEN" have been QSong nominated, short-listed in the Vanda and Young Songwriting Competition and finalist in the 2011 International Songwriting Competition. He was also a Performance finalist in the 2011 Telstra Road To Tamworth. Alan is currently recording his debut album for release in early 2012.

www.alanboylemusic.com 

Soulstice (6pm)

Soulstice A Cappella is UQ's finest a cappella group. They arrange and perform popular and classic songs, in a number of different styles, including pop, R&B, soul, alternative and jazz. Soulstice has 19 member will give us just a sneak preview of what there full group can offer, before wowwing Audiences on Sunday the 18th of March, in the Hangar Space. Tickets will be 5-7 dollars, and the doors will open at 530pm. If you want to see what you are in for, why not come along to the West End Twilight Markets this weekend and get a sneak preview. 

http://www.soulstice.co

Seafarer (515pm) 

Brisbane songstress Eleanor Angel is a stunning vocalist who weaves elements of classical voice, jazz and folk with a sense of bittersweet introspection and poetic optimism.

Her arrangements bear an elegant simplicity, structured around the fingerstyle guitar of her live performances and augmented by lush, spacious string arrangements and soft percussion.

To top it off, this weekend Eleanor will be at the West End Twilight Markets, but be combining her powers in her new duo Seafarer, featuring Alex Bell. Another magic night is just around the corner it seems. 

http://www.eleanorangel.com/

Greska (4pm)

Greshka continue there 4 week residency at the WETM. If you haven't had a chance to sneak down to the markets and see them yet, time is still in your favour. A lively five-piece gypsy band certain to liven up the atmosphere and get the feet moving. The band play a modern concoction of upbeat Yiddish music, drunken Russian um-pahs and complex balkan grooves, with a little bit of rock and a dash of jazz.

They will be busking at the West End Twilight Markets this Saturday, so come down and say hello. 

www.myspace.com/greshkaklezm

March 10: David Flower (745pm)

Dave began his musical journey as front man for the popular outfit 'The Feel', a progressive dance-friendly acoustic groove band, playing festivals including The Woodford Folk Festival, Winter Solstice, and The Story Bridge Festival. They also supported the likes of Wendy Matthews, Skunkhour, Afro Dizzi Act and The ToothFaeries. The band morphed to 'Mad Flower', and the EP Curious World was released in 2000, with tracks 'Ode to the Rising Sea' and 'The Message' getting high rotation on ABC Radio. Dave's self-titled album 'David Flower' was released in 2007, catching the attention of Triple J with the politically cheeky 'Cheney's Pie' and 'Half Price Soul Sale'. Dave's song writing reflects a fascination with society and the culture of human relationships. His intrigue with the consequences for individuals living in the 'world as we know it', makes for very poetic lyrics. He has a distinctive and stirring voice, and a natural timing in his delivery that resonates deep with the listener. His storytelling is often tongue-in-cheek; always in the right spirit; unapologetically feisty; and often rather pretty. Check out dave and the band here:

http://www.reverbnation.com/daveflower http://www.youtube.com/thedaveflowerband https://www.facebook.com/daveflowerband?sk=app_2405167945 http://www.myspace.com/davidflower9 

Bec Laughton (630pm)

Bec Laughton, a quirky young songbird who has been coined as a “vocal powerhouse” with “lion lungs”. Returning fresh from Europe beware the cheeky soul/pop concoction of this fiery songstress.
Released in October 2010 her latest EP ‘At First Sight’ was laid down at 301 Studios Byron Bay with Producer/Engineer Anthony Lycenko (Pete Murray, Cold Chisel, George). Mastered in New York by Tom Coyne (Maxwell) at Sterling Sound the recording features the young dame’s too hot to trot 10-piece suite. Also involved in the production and featuring on the song ‘Loop de Loop’ are the Spacifix, award winning funk/soul/reggae band from New Zealand.
Nominated and highly commended 5 times for the Q Song awards across the last 3 years, there is no question of her ability to pen a tune. Bec took out the winning song for her track ‘Holy Love’ and came close with her highly commended ‘Sensation’, both of which feature on the EP ‘At First Sight’. ‘Holy Love’ also received international marketing interest and may be heard soon as the theme for one of Germany’s biggest phone companies.

The young songbird has roots in jazz being trained at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. Raised as a theatre orphan she has also dabbled in musical theatre for over a decade. Appearing in lights in 1998 the young singer/actor/dancer landed her first lead role in a major production at 16 years. Playing Dorothy in the motown musical The Wiz she received rave reviews and the nickname “lion lungs”.

http://www.beclaughton.com

Dana Gehrman (515pm)

 

With songs that conjure up imagery of dusty roads and whiskey nights, Dana Gehrman hits the stage on a new journey with her electric four‐piece. Gehrman continues her musical pursuits from the success of her early days as an acoustic soloist ‐ now spreading the sultry sound of her beloved Telecaster and with her band alongside delivers a fresh, charismatic energy to the stage. While regularly performing at venues such as The Brisbane Powerhouse, The Zoo and Hi‐Fi, and taking part in The Brisbane Festival, Big Jam and 100 Songs Project, Gehrman and band revel in successfully blending an array of genres to produce an original sound that captivates listeners of all ages.

www.myspace.com/danagehrman 

Greska (4pm)

Greshka are a lively five-piece gypsy band certain to liven up the atmosphere and get the feet moving. The band play a modern concoction of upbeat Yiddish music, drunken Russian um-pahs and complex balkan grooves, with a little bit of rock and a dash of jazz.

They will be busking in various locations at the Friends of Folk Festival. Keep any eye out on the day - who knows where they'll turn up!

www.myspace.com/greshkaklezm

March 3:

Greska (4pm)

Greshka are a lively five-piece gypsy band certain to liven up the atmosphere and get the feet moving. The band play a modern concoction of upbeat Yiddish music, drunken Russian um-pahs and complex balkan grooves, with a little bit of rock and a dash of jazz.

They will be busking in various locations at the Friends of Folk Festival. Keep any eye out on the day - who knows where they'll turn up!

www.myspace.com/greshkaklezm

Jimi Beavis (515pm & 630pm)

Jimi Beavis is all class. The gentleman giant of the Brisbane Blues scene. Standing at 6'2" he towers over the members of his band, but still stands in the shadows of the blues giants from whom he draws his inspiration.

Jimi’s original songs draw upon the old school rhythms that gave the blues their good time dancibility. After all the blues is the roots. And yet the songs remain relevant, contemporary and irresistible to live audiences when Jimi delivers them in his inimitable charismatic way.

“Jimi Beavis delivers a raw, sweaty set that some find sexy, some find magnetic, and which no-one forgets in a hurry…” -- blues promoter, Paul Robinson, Juke Joint Productions..

Previously the front man of good-time blues act, Jimi Beavis and the 385s, 2010 has been a year of rebirth for Jimi. His release Throwing It All Away was all about discarding the old and carving a new niche for himself in his vocal and harmonica sound.

For the new project, Jimi is working with a core band, consisting of Japanese guitar prodigy Hiro Takenaka, Shelley Osland on bass guitar or double bass and Geoff Parsons on drums. Hiro played with 2007 Blues Association of South-East Queensland (BASEQ) Performers of the Year, Natural Ball, Shelley has recently returned from an overseas tour with Brisbane blues maestro Mojo Webb, and Geoff has played for Bo Diddley.

Jimi won the BASEQ’s Performer of the Year in 2009, which took him to the Australian Festival of Blues in 2010. Jimi played the Sunshine Coast Blues Festival in 2008 and 2009, Woodford Folk Festival in 2009/2010 and the Brisbane Blues Festival in 2010. He also plays regular gigs at West End’s Lock and Load and Brisbane’s home of the Blues the Jubilee Hotel.

2011's plans include releasing and touring his new EP No Need To Deny It (recorded with band), out in May, and writing new songs that will break down expectations by not consistently using the 12 bar blues format.

http://www.triplejunearthed.com/jimibeavis

Stormchasers (745pm) 

The Stormchasers, formed in 2010, are a brisbane based, 7 piece Rock/Reggae/Funk/Jazz music ensemble. Boasting a tight 3 piece horns section, 5 capable vocalists, a slew of multi-instrumentalists and a fresh musical vision, StormChasers are sure to perform.

http://www.facebook.com/stormchasersband

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February 25

LION ISLAND (4pm)

Ladies and Gentelmen, the West End Twilight Markets presents: Lion Island. Think... long lost overs for melodies, grappling at one another ferociously, and with a need and desire that makes the harmonies (and a somewhat skyward bound sound) feel as though each line is grappling to be heard before its time is up. Many ask, are they folk, are they indie rock, maybe they are a jazz group gone underground... but Lion Island have probably created there own blend of all of the above into something new, something upliting and a little bit cosmic to say the least. LI have only the one EP to their name, but it seems like only a matter of time before you wish you had the first one as a collectors item. 

http://www.myspace.com/lionisland

SWINGSET (515pm)

Formally known as The Tony Stanza's and The Friendly Sunday Jazz Band, the Swing Set hark from the very deepest pockets of West End's cultural jazz doo-whup rainforest. These crooners are regular performers at Blackstar Coffee and they have picked up there suitcases and drumstickto shuffle curiously around the corner to share their tones and tunes with us at the West End Twilight Markets. If you like to boogie or tap your foot like a well-dressed 1920's gangster.... this just might be your ticket! 

KOOII (7pm)

Kooii are a band pushing boundaries in contemporary Australian music. Their compelling fusion of Afrobeat, reggae and world rhythms have earned them a glowing reputation, both on record and in the live arena. Their music brings together soulful vocals, three part harmony and a super tight rhythm section in an ageless and familiar sound.

Over the last eight years, Kooii have toured extensively throughout Australia and New Zealand, gathering a devoted following along the way. Their travels have seen them on the big stage at festivals including Woodford, Reggaetown, Island Vibe and Kuranda Roots, supporting the likes of Blue King Brown, The Cat Empire and The Beautiful Girls.

On stage, Kooii deliver a dynamic live show made for dancing, delving from the hypnotic depths of reggae rhythms into the pulsating groove of Afrobeat. The intrinsic understanding shared between these talented musicians allows for colourful and explosive improvisation. The music is free-flowing, uplifting, heart-warming and will leave you relishing every last drop.

Kooii’s song “One Step” recently took out ‘Song of the Year’ in the Blues/Roots category of QMusic’s annual awards. The song is taken from the album “In This Life” (2010), a stunning album that follows their landmark debut “Beads On A String” (2005).

Both albums are independent releases available now through Vitamin Records.

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February 18

Dion Read (815pm)

Dion writes pop songs on his piano, sings pop songs, produces pop songs, records pop songs, mixes pop songs and plays keyboard and sings for other peoples' pop songs in other peoples' bands.

Dion previously performed with Dion Read & The Afterthoughts until they disbanded in late 2009. Dion is currently performing with Rhiannon Hart & The Umm-Ahhs.

http://www.dionread.com/

Swing Set (630pm)

Formally known as The Tony Stanza's and The Friendly Sunday Jazz Band, the Swing Set hark from the very deepest pockets of West End's cultural jazz doo-whup rainforest. These crooners are regular performers at Blackstar Coffee and they have picked up there suitcases and drumstickto shuffle curiously around the corner to share their tones and tunes with us at the West End Twilight Markets. If you like to boogie or tap your foot like a well-dressed 1920's gangster.... this just might be your ticket!

Luna Junction (515pm)

It’s a juggling act of trumpets, flutes, guitars, fiddles and whistles, dancing upon a platform of percussion, bass and non-convention... Poetic and provoking, Luna Junction is the space where Pop meets Folk. Nurtured in the fertile soils of the Tweed Valley, Aussie songbird Shani Forrester has cultivated her own unique sound of music to share; blending simple Celtic-folk roots with an array of musical influences. Joined in ‘LUNA JUNCTION’ by an ensemble of talented gypsy folk, Shani invites the listener to join them on a magic carpet ride, singing of world travels, love and the joy of life!

www.myspace.com/lunajunction 

Rivercity Steel Band (4pm): 

The Rivercity Steel Band is a community steel band playing Caribbean style music. The origin of steel bands lies in Trinidad where the discovery that oil drums could be hammered and tuned to make musical instruments was made. The basic instrument is the steel pan, or drum, which is made in a range of different sizes to match the range of notes of the instruments of an orchestra. Formerly associated with poverty, the steel pan is now officially recognised as the National Instrument of Trinidad and Tobago and has millions of players and followers throughout the world.

The Rivercity Steel Band Incorporated was formed in 2009 as a not-for-profit community band whose aims are to: provide opportunities for community members to learn a musical instrument and to be part of a band, increase community awareness and knowledge of the steel band and Caribbean culture and learn and perform steel band music. The band performs regularly at various locations around Southeast Queensland including Brisbane City Council parks and CBD locations, local markets, festivals, and school events. Recent engagements include the Queensland Multicultural festival and the Ipswich Festival.

http://rivercitysteel.webs.com/

 

Feb 11: YOUNG POETS (745pm)

Baque Australis (630pm)

 

BARON FIELD (515pm)

When Brisbane folk rock band The Big Brass Bed disbanded in 2006, singer-songwriter Adrian Waters moved into the piano player's house while Browndog went to Japan. Money was tight but there was a guitar, four walls, and a sometime cigarette supply.

The songs, when they came, came in fits and bursts, line by line, little by little. And, in a few short months, restricted to writing in the gaps, Waters jagged a couple of contenders, maybe not even two. But the ball had rolled.

He began the solo shows, played markets and poetry festivals along with the beer joints and drew from a past that years before saw him busking the city streets of Brisbane, Darwin and Melbourne. A past that took him across Asia, from Dili to Dhaka, playing to anyone who'd listen and more than a few who walked the other way.

Yet, what emerged was if not a street performer than a creative, intuitive songwriter. Re- enlisting in that winter of 2006, Waters wrote his way through a handful of cast-offs before delivering the first version of a tune called 'Month Of Sundays'. This song, and those that followed proved the cornerstone for a fresh approach, a new collection of recordings and a new act to look out for- Baron Field. See more at http://baronfield.bandcamp.com/

LUNA JUNCTION (4pm) 

It’s a juggling act of trumpets, flutes, guitars, fiddles and whistles, dancing upon a platform of percussion, bass and non-convention... Poetic and provoking, Luna Junction is the space where Pop meets Folk. Nurtured in the fertile soils of the Tweed Valley, Aussie songbird Shani Forrester has cultivated her own unique sound of music to share; blending simple Celtic-folk roots with an array of musical influences. Joined in ‘LUNA JUNCTION’ by an ensemble of talented gypsy folk, Shani invites the listener to join them on a magic carpet ride, singing of world travels, love and the joy of life!

www.myspace.com/lunajunction 

Feb4th COCO LOCO (745pm)