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Fuse
Fuse was first established in 1996 and has been playing regularly throughout Tasmania.- The band consists of Robert Stubs (lead guitar & vocals), John Leishman (Bass guitar & Vocals) and Benita Nelson (drums). Fuse covers a wide range of styles from Jazz to Rock and Blues.- With an extensive song list including originals the band appeals to people of all ages. With regular return bookings at venues such as Wrest Point Casino, The Foreshore Tavern and Dr Syntax, the band has built a good reputation with the public.
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Gen 75
In the heart of the 21st century, one band is single-handedly reviving the raw, unapologetic spirit of 90s rock: Gen75. With over 80 years of combined experience, the group is fronted by the charismatic Zane Pinder, who honed his craft busking on the streets of London, while Willy, Peter, and Thomas kick out the jams on guitar, drums, and bass respectively. With an energetic live show, Gen75 have the crowd dancing and singing along of the best earworms and bangers of the era. When Gen75 takes the stage, prepare for an unforgettable journey through 90s nostalgia. Their live shows are an explosive mix of sonic power, raw emotion, and unbridled passion. Whether you were a die-hard fan of 90s rock or are just discovering its magic, Gen75’s performances are a sonic spectacle not to be missed. In an era dominated by trends and fleeting fads, Gen75 stands as a beacon of authenticity, reminding us of the enduring power of rock and roll. With their dedication to preserving the spirit of 90s rock and their unwavering commitment to their craft, Gen75 is more than a band; they are a movement, a reminder that great music knows no boundaries of time. As Gen75 continues to captivate audiences wherever they play, one thing is certain: the spirit of 90s rock is alive and well, and it’s rocking harder than ever with Gen75 at the helm.Added To List
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Girl Friday Band (or duo)
Girl Friday- acoustic duo features Kim Sellers on lead vocals and Charles Holyman on guitar. With years of experience, Kim and Charles provide great entertainment to enjoy your party. Playing versions of lots of old and new tunes ““ whether you want to sing along or just relax ““ they are the duo for your next function! Girl Friday can also sling together a five piece band including vocals, guitar, bass, drums and saxophone: so if you love their sound but want it bigger, you can have it. Girl Friday Band features Kim Sellers on vocals, Charles Holyman on guitar, Brett Carson on bass, Scott Cashion on saxophone & keys and Lewis Elliott on drums! Playing cool songs from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and some modern tunes; the aim of the band is to bring back to life songs that have been forgotten but are really awesome. Songs from artists such as; Sophie B Hawkins, Kim Wilde, Rock Melons, Rolling Stones, Sia, U2, Divinyls, Amy Winehouse, Sharon Jones, Blondie, Pretenders, Transvision Vamp, Go-Gos, and Bryan Ferry to name a few. The band has oodles of experience in corporate gigs and brings a high level of professionalism and fun to performances. Girl Friday Band’s repertoire easily covers both laid-back and dance music suitable for all booking requirements.Added To List
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Graham Rix
After relocating in 2018 to Tasmania, his place of origin, Graham Rix has since been performing at prominent venues and corporate events in Hobart and surrounds. With a focus on ‘vibe in the room’, he aims to create a unique, memorable experience, providing an opportunity for all present to simply enjoy themselves ‘in the moment’. Presenting a finely selected repertoire of contemporary and classic rock, pop and folk songs, his current trademark performance is as a singer/guitarist with saxophone played selectively over live-looped guitar. This is spontaneously layered to create a unique blend of laid-back soloing and harmony lines with occasional double-tracked slide guitar, all paving the way for soulful saxophone improvisation. When the occasion suits, he also gives both vocal and instrumental piano performances. Working extensively for many years, both within Australia and abroad, he has held longer-standing residencies at various times, most notably as resident musician and DJ (chillout & deep house) at Hayman Island, Great Barrier Reef, during most of 2016. He has also previously performed as an itinerant musician on Great Southern Rail services The Ghan and The Overland. Corporate performances have included events for clients the likes of Qantas, MasterCard, Bupa, Lenovo, One&Only Resorts and Sunoco, and more recently the Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania. With the proven capacity to combine both his instrumental and DJ skills simultaneously within a live setting, and with versatility and mobility being key factors in his work generally, what he offers potentially suits a wide range of performance settings and locations.Added To List
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Greg Souter Duos
Greg Souter has been a working professional guitarist for 40 years. He has around 5000 live performance credits in all genres of music. Career highlights include MONA FOMA 2011, 2O12 with Los Angeles based guitarist Richard Smith. Collaborative projects include Victorian based jazz vocalist Meg Corson and as featured artist with The Alpine String Quartet. Greg has been a force of energy in music education and in the Hobart live music scence. Ask us about having Greg and one of his duo partners perform at your venue, function or event. Brett Budgeon Samantha James-Radford Mikaela Nichols Or follow this link for Greg’s ContraBand or ManhattanAdded To List
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Groove Alibi
Groove Alibi combine together to weave an irresistible sound that will compel even the most hardened wallflowers to take to the dance floor. Think slick, sharp-sounding guitar, smooth keys, a punchy rhythm section and a majestic lead vocalist; highly experienced musicians who bring your event to life by tailoring music to suit your crowd and occasion. Playing favourite songs spanning decades to suit a wide audience, catering for tastes from Frank Sinatra to Fleetwood Mac, Crowded House to Bruno Mars, Groove Alibi will prove a sure fire way to delight every last one of your guests; from the young to the young at heart.Added To List
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Gus Leighton
Gus Leighton is an Australian contemporary tenor saxophonist based in Hobart, Tasmania. Growing up listening to various music, Gus soon developed an affinity with the sounds of jazz and country music, which significantly impacted his career. Gus’ improvisational and compositional language is heavily influenced by Lester Young, Dexter Gordon, Stan Getz and Wayne Shorter. These four saxophonists have become the focus of Gus’ PhD research which is currently being undertaken at the University of Tasmania. Gus is a well-respected saxophonist, composer, arranger and bandleader of ‘Uncle Gus and The Rimshots’, ‘The Gus Leighton Quartet’ and ‘The Greenrises Jazz Orchestra’. Outside of his own projects, Gus performs at various festivals/events as both a leader and accompanist – notably accompanying Dami Im at the Festival of Voices Big Sing Bonfire in 2019 and Andrew O’Keefe for the Hobart show of Andrew O’Keefe ‘Shouts’ Johnny O’Keefe. Other artists Gus has supported at various events include Crooked Colours, The Wolfe Brothers, Mark Trevorrow (Bob Downe), John O’Hara, Henry Waggons, Mighty Duke, and The Lords. In 2020 Gus was selected to be the Musical Director of the 2020 Virtual Big Sing Bonfire for Festival of Voices and has served as musical director of various other projects in Tasmania. in 2020, Gus was also the recipient of the Jack Duffy Memorial award presented by the Hobart Jazz Club and the Musician’s Union of Tasmania for his musical ability and what he gives back to the greater jazz community. In 2021 Gus was presented with funding by the Clarence City Council to produce a commissioned piece for the 2022 Clarence Jazz Festival to be played at the debut gig of ‘The Greenrises Jazz Orchestra’; a 16-piece- an ensemble that performs Gus’s original compositions. Under his own projects, Gus has released 4 albums in the past 4 years. These are: Carrington – The Gus Leighton Quartet Chilli Con Carnage – Uncle Gus and the Rimshots Uncle Gus and The Rimshots Live in the Founder’s Room The Gus Leighton Quartet Live Outside of these public performances and recordings, Gus also regularly performs with DJs. His high-octane stage presence and crowd work have seen him become a regular performer at festivals and weddings in Tasmania and entertaining clients at corporate events around the country. Gus’s achievements have been recognized outside of Australia, earning him endorsements with Syos Mouthpieces (France) and Bari Woodwind Inc (USA). Gus is making a name for himself on the Australian music scene as a hardworking, passionate musician who brings unbridled energy, creativity, and enthusiasm to any project he is involved in.Added To List
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Gypsy Rose
Gypsy Rose has been working across the state professionally for the past 10 years and have become recognized as one of the states premier groups, developing large followings in all areas. They maintain a professional approach to all aspects of their business, providing a large cross-section of music appealing to both listeners and dancers with a clean strong sound that you can hear. Gypsy Rose have played at a number of the states premier entertainment venues and large corporate functions for a number of years, giving them the experience to provide a high standard of entertainment for your organisation, wedding, function, party, club or any event.Added To List
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Hansen Tucker
A duo for all occasions, Rosie (Nightshift) and Luke (Nightshift and the Absolution Sequence) have fun playing popular covers at venues and events around Tasmania. Hobart Based, this experienced duo play an upbeat variety of toe-tappers from the last few decades and are ready to add that “extra something” to your event.Added To List
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Harry Edwards Jazz Guitarist Solo – Quartet
Hobart jazz guitarist Harry Edwards performs solo arrangements of classic jazz standards, as well as original compositions, and fully improvised pieces. Solo guitar is a great addition to any event, wedding or venue, and Harry is able to provide both sensitive and energetic solo guitar arrangements. Harry performs jazz guitar in a variety of settings and configurations, solo, duo, trio / quartet around Tasmania, including at the Devonport Jazz Festival, Frogmore Vineyard, and many Hobart venues.Added To List
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Havana Affair
Havana Affair brings together the musical talents of four of Tasmania’s most experienced and well respected musicians. With the common goal of creating a professional, dynamic and entertaining product, an energetic performance is guaranteed. Fronted by the incredible Jade Howard on vocals, supported by Dane on guitar and vocals, Berin on bass and Liam on drums. These musicians bring together the experience of over 5000 gigs. Havana mixes classic songs from 70’s, 80’s and 90’s and mixes them with the most up to date chart hits.Added To List
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Henry Rippon
Henry Rippon is a young solo acoustic/electric act playing mainly blues, jazz and folk tunes. Over the past 6 years he’s honed his craft in a range of venues ranging from cafés and pubs to small outdoor festivals in solo, duo and band formats. With influences from BB King, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Paul Kelly, Robert Johnson, Ella Fitzgerald and many more he has a broad repertoire that can be tailored to suit any situation.- In 2017, as a Year 12 student at Don College, Henry gained a Distinction and received an award for his UTAS music performance studies. Already as a young musician, Henry has been able to support acts such as Mia Dyson, Kyle Lionheart and Halfway To Forth.Added To List
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Ho-Ho-Hobart Christmas Choir
The Ho-Ho-Hobart Christmas Choir is a group of fun, festive singers who love (seriously LOVE) to sing Christmas carols, and they’d be delighted to add their singing and blinging to your pre-Christmas event.Added To List
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Hugo Bladel
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
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Hugo Bladel – Off Ya Trolley
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. Off Ya Trolley Mobile Disco is brought to you by Tassie’s very own Hugo Bladel. Off Ya Trolley is a roving party – packed with awesome disco tunes and plenty of energy.Added To List
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Hui & The Muse
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
