Original Artists

  • 1
    Southern Tasmania Willing to travel
    Abe Parsons
    Covers| Music| Original Artists
    Abe Parsons is a Tasmanian-based singer/songwriter. As both a solo performer and vocalist of local band Little Island, Abe has years of experience playing to a range of audiences; from playing at pubs, parties and weddings across the country, to the main stages of Falls Festival and Party in the Paddock. Abe was also awarded the National Folk Alliance’s award for Tasmania’s Best Young Performer in 2021. In addition to performing original music, Abe has also developed a large repertoire of covers that cater to any environment, spanning a range of genres and eras that are bound to please everyone.

    Added To List

  • 11
    Hobart, Willing to Travel
    Baba Bruja
    Music| Bands| Multicultural
    Baba Bruja are Tasmania’s only all original Afrobeat collective. Featuring some of Hobart’s best loved musicians, our 6 horns and scorching hot rhythm section are raucous, colourful and groovy as all get out. Led by non-binary trombonist and composer Stevie McEntee we have played at some of Tasmania’s premier festivals including the Taste of Tasmania, Falls Festival, the Clarence Jazz Festival, Dark Mofo, Mona Foma, Party in the Paddock, the Mid-Winter Arts Festival, Panama Festival, Festival of Voices and Junction Arts Festival. We have shared the stage with The Bad Dad Orchestra, Boil-up, The 7-Ups and Sex on Toast.

    Added To List

  • 1
    Southern Tasmania
    BLLOOM – Erica Bush
    Music| Blues & Folk| Covers
    BLLOOM (Erica bush)  is a local country girl born and raised in the far south wilderness Tasmania,  her music is a mixture   vibe of folky pop. Erica performs her favourite covers and her original songs on her Acoustic  guitar.  Bllooms original songs are inspired buy her experience of life  her stories and dreams and the beauty nature has to offer. Her voice often described as “beautiful and angelic. “ With haunting vocals and guitar BLLOOM will entertain, captivate and “spread love in a world that needs a little extra”.

    Added To List

  • 4
    Hobart
    Blueflies
    Bands| Blues & Folk| Covers

    Blueflies are a 4-piece originals/covers band with Paul Huxtable lead vocals and guitar, Steve Rogerson lead guitar and vocals, Jeff Reeve bass guitar and Kevin Regan drums Blueflies are sure to appeal to lovers of Blues and Roots. Paul and Steve started playing together as a duo in 1995 thru to 1998,-  known as ‘Helen’s Idea’, with residences at the Good Woman Inn and the Blue Note during that time. In 1999 Jeff Reeve joined the band on bass guitar. The trio continued playing blues venues around Hobart notably the Republic Bar from 2000.-  In 2004 Kevin joined on drums. Along with originals penned over the last couple of years, they also cover songs in tribute past masters; Willie Dixon, BB King, JJ Cale, Tom Petty, Tony Joe White and living masters, Buddy Guy, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Jonny Lang, Tom Waits, Ben Harper, Mavis Staples, Bonnie Raitt and more. There is always something special or unexpected with this band having such an extensive catalogue. Paul’s vocals and rhythm guitar, Steve’s firing guitar solos plus the- rhythm section of Jeff and Kevin keeping it tight.-  They provide a top night’s entertainment and always have something to keep the dancers happy.

    Added To List

  • 1
    Hobart,Willing to Travel
    Cary Lewincamp
    Classical Music / Strings| Music| Original Artists
    Cary Lewincamp’s solo guitar performances are emotive and passionate, a still point of reference in a world, which is becoming an increasingly uncertain place. He is one of Australia’s best selling independent artists; yet, he remains a fresh new musical experience waiting to be discovered by a growing audience. Cary’s beautiful original solo guitar music draws on the best elements of jazz, latin, folk, finger style blues and echoes of classical technique. Cary’s music transcends barriers and is loved by people of all ages and backgrounds. Cary plays two, specially built, hand made Gary Rizzolo seven-string acoustic/electric guitars. The extra bass string gives a wider tonal range and more warmth allowing the subtle nuances of his intricate playing style to shine through. Cary was born in Tasmania in 1952. As a child he played the piano and at the age of 17 he taught himself to play the guitar. Originally a primary school teacher, Cary has also worked as an ABC scriptwriter for the program Singing and Listening, and as the Musical Director with the Salamanca Theatre Company. His music has been used widely as backing sound for programs such as the acclaimed ABC documentary series, Australian Story. He also wrote and performed the music for the ABC Tasmanian drama, The Town That Died. He has performed with Tommy Emmanuel, Olivia Newton John, David Gates (Bread), Don Burrows, Christine Sullivan and others. Currently his music is played regularly on ABC national radio and Classic FM. He composed and performed “˜A place in our hearts’ for the state funeral of our late premier, Jim Bacon. He has given a highly successful and much loved solo guitar concert for the 10 days on the island festival and has performed at the National Folk Festival. He has toured internationally with a focus in Japan. Cary’s concerts provide the audience with a delightful insight into the stories & inspiration behind his music, as well as experiencing his live interpretations of his compositions. To describe Cary’s solo guitar performances in words could only belie the depth of his talent. See him in concert and let the musical experience speak for itself.

    Added To List

  • 4
    North West Tasmania
    Chatter
    Music| Covers| Duos & Three Piece
    Chatter is an entertaining and dynamic 4-piece rock outfit from the North-West. They offer a mix of both classic and reimagined covers from all the favourites, interspersed with some cleverly crafted original material aimed squarely at the rock loving audience.

    Added To List

  • 1
    Hobart, Willing to Travel
    Christo Jones
    Music| Covers| Original Artists
    As an acoustic cover musician Christo Jones enhances the atmosphere of your special occasion by connecting people with songs that they love! When you have a mix of ages (workplace events, conferences, weddings etc.) Christo performs inter-generational hits that everyone knows. Christo uses the music to bring people together, create comfort, new friendships and fun for everyone. When you want it low-key, Christo creates chilled and pretty background music that’s easy to talk over, while adding that unmistakable vibe that only live music creates.If you want  a party, Christo is renowned for moving people from tapping their toes to dancing and singing along. Importantly, Christo focuses on ‘reading the room’ to create the great experience that you deserve.

    Added To List

  • 1
    Hobart
    Christopher Coleman
    Music| Original Artists| Solo

    Christopher Coleman is a Tasmanian singer and multi-instrumentalist whose songwriting is characterised by dry domestic observation and a rambling stream of consciousness. The winner of Triple J Unearthed (2012) and the Telstra Road To Discovery (2013), Coleman released his debut self titled album (2014) to strong critical reviews. Extensive touring continued throughout the US, UK, New Zealand and Australia. 2016 saw the release of his second album Ah, Winter. This record garnered organic national acclaim but due to health, Coleman was unable to tour. Having been described by a festival called PANAMA as a “Tasmanian treasure” and The Age as “perhaps the most charismatic frontman in Australia”, Coleman has shared the stage with artists as diverse as the The Drones, John Butler Trio, The Angels and The Preatures. In 2017 Coleman formed “The Songbooks”, a project celebrating the great Australian songbook. “The Songbooks” features Tasmania’s finest singers and has sown seeds to become a Tasmanian institution.

    Added To List

  • 1
    Launceston
    Clinton Hutton
    Covers| Music| Original Artists

    Clinton is a singer-guitarist-songwriter-producer from Tasmania, Australia. Clinton has built up a strong reputation throughout Tasmania over a number of years for providing quality, reliable, energetic and engaging entertainment. He is a founding member of popular act “The Doctors Rocksters” which traveled the country extensively for a number of years playing festivals, functions and pubs and clubs. In recent years, Clinton has turned his attention to focusing more on his solo career. He has released a number of singles in which he composed and produced from his home studio. One of his compositions “This is the west coast” which was written for the West Coast Branding team as part of a campaign to attract visitors into the West Coast area of Tasmania was a huge success and has since become an anthem for the region. Clinton continues to be constantly on the road performing and is still a regular and popular face on the Tasmanian music scene. In a live situation, Clinton has developed a unique way of using a few effects pedals and a Loopstation to sound much larger and more like a band. He takes live looping to another level!

    Added To List

  • 4
    North West, Willing to travel
    Don’t Come Monday
    Music| Bands| Blues & Folk
    Originating in Tasmania’s central north coast, Don’t Come Monday have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with on the Tasmanian music scene. Since 2015, the four-piece group have been performing along Tasmania’s North, from Musselroe Bay to Marrawah and everywhere in between. The passion of the group is to create and perform original music with lyrics about life, love, loss, peace, home, hope, happiness and, true to reality – the flip side of it all. Stylistically, the band’s music oozes the blues, infused through rock, folk, funk, reggae, country and punk arrangements alike. All delivered in a distinctly Tasmanian fashion. ‘Hangman’ (2022) is the band’s second single, after independently releasing the controversial and brutally honest, ‘Convenience (Will Kill Us),’ from the six-track ‘Hands of Time’ EP in 2020 to widespread positive response. The band boasts multiple decades of combined musical and performance experience, with prolific songwriter Rob Rose (Thongs and Socks Collective, FOLKUS) on lead vocals, Grant Hearps (Golden Sunbird, Home Brewed Blues, Swell Magnet) on bass, Fintan McCullough (Tessa Lee and The Cold Weather Band, Midnight Messengers) on guitar, and Rick Lovell (Billy Rocket Band, Paradigm, Fireball) on drums. Over the years of gigging, Don’t Come Monday have been fortunate enough to share the bill with such acclaimed Australian artists as Johnny Diesel, Things of Stone and Wood, The Pete Cornelius Band, The Bad Dad Orchestra, Claire Anne Taylor, The Saxons, Canning Duck, Raccoon Dog, Radio Street Band, The Sheyana Band, Cotton Pony, Big Alcatraz, Whalebone, Adapt, and many more. With a new release to promote, and a busy gigging schedule lined up for the coming months, the band are excited and ready to go full steam ahead promoting the audio and video release of ‘Hangman’. You may even find them rolling into your hometown! Don’t Come Monday can perform a mixture of original and cover material, depending on the booking.

    Added To List

  • 1
    Hobart
    Eleanor Meredith
    Jazz & Swing| Music| Original Artists
    Eleanor Meredith is a pianist and singer from Hobart Tasmania. She grew up in a musical family and was encouraged explore music from a very young age mainly through singing, and at age 7 began to play piano after her parents brought one into the family home. As a self-taught songwriter, Eleanor entered and won many local talent competitions, including the Cygnet Folk Festival’s youth blackboard Competition, throughout her teen years whilst also being involved in local community Concert Bands and Big Bands where she developed an appreciation for many genres of music, but particularly a love for jazz. In 2013 Eleanor received the Hobart Jazz Club’s Ian Pearce Memorial Scholarship in Jazz Improvisation as part of the Clarence Jazz Festival giving her the opportunity to study Jazz piano properly under Randal Muir. After some time off from piano pursuing classical composition and jazz voice, Eleanor took jazz piano back up studying under Matt Boden at the Conservatorium of Music and is now in high demand as a pianist and singer both as a performer and teacher. She has led and performed in numerous ensembles, playing original compositions and arrangements, and has garnered much respect in the Hobart community for her abilities.

    Added To List

  • 1
    Hobart
    Hugo Bladel
    Music| Original Artists| Solo
    Hugo hails from lutruwita (Tasmania) and has 10+ years of experience as a live performer, multi-instrumentalist, music producer and DJ. He has worked on corporate events all over Australia with clients such as Uber Aus, Nike Aus, Lexus Aus, L’Oréal Aus, Mushroom Events and the Aus Open. He has amassed over 200,000 streams on original music releases and secured support slots for the likes of The Presets, Angus & Julia Stone, Bastille, and RUFUS DU SOL to name a few. Well known for his electric live performances, Hugo’s training as a circus artist brings high energy and a unique set of skills to his live shows. Weaving in his love for disco and house music, he will be sure to have you shakin’ your groove thing.

    Added To List

  • 5
    Hobart
    Hui & The Muse
    Blues & Folk| Country & Bush Music| Duos & Three Piece
    Hui Tocker and Peter Hicks have been performing regularly on the Hobart music scene for several years. They are both singer/songwriters who play a variety of musical styles from blues, folk, jazz, country and rockabilly as well as their own original material. They enjoy playing at various venues from festivals local and interstate, to Willie Smith’s Apple Shed, Mona, Peppermint Bay, Wrest Point Hotel and Casino, The Longley International and The Republic Bar and Café and at private functions. While they usually play as a duo, they will also provide a three to five piece band when required. Hui and Peter bring to you, music that is harmonious, whimsical, evocative, soulful, foot stomping and infectious and together, they are captivating.

    Added To List

  • 1
    Hobart,Willing to Travel,
    Jaywell
    Covers| Music| Original Artists
    Hailing from Switzerland, Jaywell is a French-Australian musician with Alternative, Soul and Folk influences, translating into laid-back and rhythmic acoustic music – either covers or originals. His style can be described as “˜transformative’: Jaywell’s sets are thoughtfully arranged to present the stages of the human journey, as he seeks to reflect the good, the bad, the difficult and the peaceful events in life. If you can catch him, expect to hear some Hendrix, The Who, but also Craig David and Seal, alongside some original surprises. A bit of something for everyone!

    Added To List

  • 1
    Willing to Travel
    Jed Appleton
    Blues & Folk| Music| Original Artists
    The young, rising star of the nu-folk revolution has been hard at his craft for years, fascinating crowds mixing a unique blend of dynamic rhythmic stylings on the parlour acoustic alongside smooth but powerful textures from his raw vocals accompanied by strong lyrical sense far beyond his 21 years. This minstrel has captured the ears of many, from street corners to sold out venues all across the world supporting the likes of Passenger, Matt Corby, The Cat Empire & Stu Larsen, since leaving school at the age of 16. Jed’s tunes start off like many other folk songs, but once they get going tend to give you a big old punch in the heart-strings. For Jed, it really is all about the music and his deep passion, actualized by his simplistic yet authentic approach is both impressive and rare. Since 2012, Jed has created 4 independent records and toured the UK/EU/IRE/AUS circuit many times over, wiped the records from any online presence and recorded his self-titled album in 2016 with Chris Vallejo in Sydney, with albums no.6 & no.7 already written and recorded.

    Added To List

  • 1
    Hobart
    Julius Schwing
    Jazz & Swing| Music| Original Artists
    Julius Schwing is a guitarist/composer from Bruny Island, Tasmania. Born in Vienna, he started playing guitar at age nine and since the age of thirteen has performed in Australia, Europe, India, New Zealand, Canada and the United States, including at the Nelson Arts Festival(NZ), Adelaide- Fringe Festival, Hobart Fringe Festival, MONA FOMA, Dark MoFo, MONA Museum Opening, Falls Festival, Festival of Voices, 10 Days on the Island, Devonport Jazz Festival, Clarence Jazz Festival and Melbourne Fringe Festivals. He has played with many artists including Peter Knight, Paul Capsis, Elly Hoyt, Nick Haywood, Dean Stevenson, Southern Gospel Choir band, Aakash Mittal, Jeremy Rose as well as leading his own trios, quartets, and quintets, and- has twice been invited to the Banff International Workshop in Jazz and Creative Music and has twice been nominated for the prestigious Freedman Jazz Fellowship. Julius Schwing’s solo guitar music draws strongly from the jazz idiom, with renditions of popular standards and some lesser well known selections, and also original compositions that lean towards more ambient and sound-scape textures. His music is infused with a unique and refined styling, tasteful and exploratory.

    Added To List