PERFORMER PROFILES... thredboblues.net.au “Catch great music & wines from Yalumba” The Cyril B. Bunter Band - between 1976 and 1985 became Liza Ohlback - Gifted with a voice that can howl, growl or soothe a Gail Page - is truly one of a kind. There is positively no female vocalist out PROUD SPONSORS of the touring partners with many blues greats, performing on endless national furrowed brow, Liza has worked with Richard Clapton, Tony Neville amongst there that can do what she does. As Michael Smith from Drum Media says of Thredbo Blues Festival 2013 road show tours with their friends John Mayall’s Blues Breakers, Canned others. Her new album “Trouble Goin’ Down” captures the spirit of swamp/Funk Gail’s vocal, it’s “soft and velvety one minute, dark and powerful when it needs Heat, Melbourne’s Dutch Tilders, and George Thorogood, who recorded The groove Poignant Jazzy Blues ballads - all laced with Gospel Style harmonies. to be and deeply imbued with the wear and tear of having lived: a real woman’s Bunters’ song “Boogie People” as the title track of his 1985 album. Now, It features some amazing musicians, including Rick Mellick who took time out voice.” Gail sees her music as a “sacred” place, drawing inspiration from her after 27 years of debate, Sydney’s leading exponents of The Good Boogie from touring with Joe Bonamassa to play keys on several tracks. Aboriginal/ Irish heritage, coupled with a lifetime of experience. This Sydney- reunite for the first time, returning for their 41st Anniversary Reunion Tour based singer delivers the goods. commencing at Thredbo 2013. Founding members Gary Lothian (lead and Tom Richardson Project - If Bob Marley & the Wailers surfed their slide guitars), Rosscoe Clark (drums) and Jimmy Bee (bass and vocals) are way across to Mississippi, stopped in for a cup of tea with the devil before flying The Continental Blues Party - a Sydney based soul funk and joined by long-time friend Ali Penney on keyboards. over to Fiji for choir practice, you would be left with something that resembled blues party, with a line up of some of sydney’s best, playing both original the Tom Richardson Project... Since winning the Victorian Blues Performer material and classics. Members: Continental Robert Susz, Matt The Rumble Matt Finish - will be performing three shows at the 2013 Thredbo of the Year as a solo artist, 2012 saw Tom perform in 15 different countries, Morrison , Clayton Teenager Doley , Vito Showbiz Portolesi Blues Festival featuring Guy Le Claire, David Adams, Harry Brus & John singlehandedly entertaining audiences at major Canadian festivals, small bars in Prior. G’day Pete. Thoughts on Aussie bands? Any favourites? Pete: Matt Europe and highland village tribes in Fiji. Tom now brings his trademark infectious Jules Boult - As a performer and songwriter today, I am always reaching Finish. Followed them for a long time. Interview with Pete Townshend personality and full band to Thredbo for the very first time! back in order to look forward. Reaching back to what? Well, the blues I guess - (2009) “A talented, tightly-wound troop oozing heart, mind and melody.” those songs from turbulent times that still resonate with people today. Whether Rob Hirst - Midnight Oil (2009) “A real muso’s band, a driving 3 piece with Genevieve Chadwick - With her smoky, vivacious vocals, gutsy stage jazz, blues, country or folk - I care little for the distinction - it has always been brooding songs and soundscapes that were unique at the time and still are. presence, outstanding guitar work and stunning original material, Genevieve a case of nuance for me. I also continue to draw upon the seminal experience of We enjoyed playing with them a lot in the hurly burly pub scene of the early has earned a dedicated following and supported Mia Dyson, Tim Rogers and hearing real live blues - played by my father in our childhood home - which has ‘80’s.” Peter Garrett MP - Midnight Oil (2009) Ash Grunwald. Genevieve has dazzled punters at Woodford Folk Festival, fuelled my hunger to explore, create and develop. Sydney Blues & Roots Festival and The Sydney Opera House. Andy Cowan - is one of Australia’s foremost performing songwriters. He possesses a voice that invites comparison with the likes of Tom Waites Dr. Don’s Double Dose - performance draws from the rich vein of Faye Blais - Sudbury’s Faye Blais is spreading her new material around the globe, on a series of International Tours. Detailed as “continuing the thread or Leonard Cohen, with the soul of Ray Charles. But these are superficial blues and jazz of the 1920s and 30s through to the r&b, and soul of the 1950s started by Joni, picked up by Ani and fashioned by Feist”, Faye’s songwriting, comparisons, Andy’s virtuoso Piano and Keyboard playing contain both energy and 60s with the emphasis on the New Orleans, piano styles. You’ll hear songs presence and personality are showcased beautifully through her impressive and melodic beauty. His songwriting and performing skills give him a strength from Fats Domino, Professor Longhair, Jerry Lee Lewis, Charles Brown, Huey jazzy-bluesy folk style, on acoustic and electric guitars, and keys, with and quality that define him as the complete artistic entity - the King of the Keys ‘Piano’ Smith, Smiley Lewis, and many more. Don’s own compositions are also stunning, dynamic vocals. included in the mix. Bridie King - has long been considered one of Australia’s top Blues and Boogie pianists. She has also been described as a driving force in the Sydney Swamphouse - one of Australia’s finest blues bands, ushers in the new Owen Campbell - has been playing guitar since he was 9 years old and blues scene for 3 decades (FM Magazine, 08). Get on board a roots music year with a new bassist (Mike Rix), and a new CD (This Boogie Life). With at is one of Australia’s most talented slide guitar players and songwriters, with express as Bridie, on piano, organ and piano accordion, takes you on a wild least sixty-six years playing experience between them, Gary Lothian, Nicholas his gravelly blend of blues,roots, soul and country, and a voice that belies his musical journey from Kansas City down through Memphis, Mississippi and all Churkin, long time members of The King Bees, James T & The Last Volunteers 27 years. Along with his unflinching ability to sing it sweet and play it dirty, he the way to New Orleans. The ride takes in all musical whistle stops - boogie and Cyril B Bunter Band, recently felt the time was right to branch out and creates a perfect blend of melody that’s simple but right, as is the way with the woogie, blues, soul and zydeco pursue the Swamphouse project. blues… Blackwood Jack - Warrnambool’s own blues rock power trio. Since The Others - Jammed tight and sweating hard, the fevered throng at the Shannon Bourne - The spotlight of attention really started to move releasing their 5 track demo mid 2011, work has steadily increased for the East Coast Blues Festival let The Others know that it was well worth their long Shannon’s way when he was picked up as personal guitar-slinger to blues 3, who managed to cap last year off witha full schedule and burst into the road haul up from Adelaide. Like the Stones, whose record of longevity they legend, Chris Wilson. The young Bourne learnt his performance craft in the new year even busier. Blackwood Jack is comprised of lead guitarist/ singer share, these r&b titans thrive in an environment of immediate contact, feeding boot camp of countless gigs, TV appearances and festivals with the in-demand Ben Cue, and rhythm brothers Daniel Paroissien (bass) and Talen Galbraith off the energy and driving it upwards with hot, hard, stinging licks and a blues Wilson, both in here and overseas. Bonus nights would be on those occasions (drums). Ever developing their live show/sound, Blackwoods’ varies from sensibility born out of an implicit understanding of the music’s essentials. where the bill was shared playing with the likes of Richard Thompson - a 6/8 soul to big grooving R’n’B numbers. Be on the lookout for the Blackwood After more than 40 years at the coalface they are the masters who inspire the personal favourite and influence on Shannon. Jack boys as their latest single will be dropping later in 2012. apprentices. – are a Mudgee based trio playing an eclectic mix of Jonno Zilber - is a young Canberra based singer, guitarist and Tangled Weed Marco Goldsmith Band - is an eclectic soul/blues band that is laced blues, roots and folk music. They play a variety of covers as well as originals songwriter who has been performing since the age of sixteen. He has with a country/bluegrass quirk. Marco’s band features the luminary talents of from the blues/roots genre putting their own stamp onto the sound giving the FESTIVAL INFORMATION toured all around Australia, played at some major international festivals and respected artists: Kare Berg (Bass). Rod Hoe (Drums). This line-up validates audience a rich blend of melodic guitar and spine chilling vocal harmonies. produced four albums. His latest, entitled ‘Johnny Who?!’ has received great Program, ticket prices, restaurants and bookings a stirring grasp of personalised covers and well-penned originals, So from a Driven by the vocals of Fiona Harris which can range from sweet and soulful to acclaim and airplay across Australia. Citing Tom Waits and Guy Forsyth as funky groove, to foot-stumping’ Country/Bluegrass, to Blues, Swamp and Soul, growly and mean Tangled Weed are sure to provide you with a festival for the major influences along with some of Australia’s local legends, Zilber’s award Marco Goldsmith and his band are a “must see” for any lover of “Roots-Music ears and an all round enjoyable experience.