Kid’ James (James Schembri) is the new kid on the block in the Melbourne Rockabilly scene.
A nineteen-year-old singer/songwriter and guitarist that is performing authentic Rockabilly music just like it was performed by teenagers in the 50's.
The first offering from The Pleasures (Catherine Britt and Lachlan Bryan’s new outfit) is “The Beginning of the End”. Americana twang meets dirty rock n roll on this sassy single with its themes of mischief and recklessness - the perfect antidote for these austere times. Britt and Bryan’s perfectly matched vocals holler over a stomping, swaggering band, leaving us in no doubt that The Pleasures have come out swinging!
A 70s-psychedelia inspired music video accompanies the single, and it’s filled with the energy and intensity you can expect at The Pleasures’ upcoming live shows.
While Catherine and Lachlan already have established careers, this collaboration which began with a late-night sms exchange, quickly ascended into a feverish fortnight of writing and recording. The project represents a significant stylistic shift for both artists. Their debut album is already in the can and is set for release later in 2022.
“Lachlan and I have always clicked in life and in song” explains Catherine, “and we’ve always had an unspoken understanding and respect for one another. These songs came so easy - they flowed out of us like a raging stream. I just want more honest, real music in the world, and I couldn’t think of a better person to make it with!”
“I don’t think know anyone else who feels and understands country music the way Catherine does”, says Lachlan. “She sounds authentic because she is authentic. When she opens her mouth and sings you can hear the neon lights buzzing, you can taste the tequila and you can barely see for the cloud of smoke. It’s all that stuff that people try and fake – they try and put in on – but it’s like she was just born with it”.
“The Beginning of the End” was released January 21 2022 through Beverley Hillbilly Records via MGM Distribution.
The Pleasures will play their first shows in February at the following venues:
Wednesday 9th February – The Grant Junction Hotel – Maitland NSW
Thursday 10th February - Lazybones Lounge – Marrickville NSW
Wednesday 16th February – Ziggy Pops – St Kilda VIC
Thursday 17th February – Brass Monkey Cronulla NSW
A rescheduled show in April at the Welders Dog in Tamworth for
Tamworth Country Music Festival will be announced soon.
Christopher John (C.J.) Lee: Australian singer/songwriter, guitarist, banjo and harmonica player writes songs channeled through mongrel dogs. Born of the Waratah state in rural NSW, Australia, C.J.Lee performs predominantly as a solo artist drawing influence from blues, Dixieland jazz, vaudeville, folk and country music.
He’s played street corners, folk venues, dive bars, coffee houses, blues clubs, music halls to world renowned festival stages.
When he employs a band, C.J calls upon a select group of musicians to punctuate his bellowing voice and abstract story telling. You'll hear violin responding to the narrative, horns to bring out the bourbon, bull fiddle sliding along with a concoction of drums and percussion, bringing to mind characters such as Tom Waits, C.W Stoneking and Howlin Wolf.
In 2016, Lee relocated to Ontario, Canada and Detriot, Michigan, quickly hustling his way into the Blues & Roots community across Canada and into the US. A troubadour at heart, C.J.Lee finds himself traveling constantly with his suitcase of songs throughout Canada, US and Australia.
His latest album “Hitchcock Sequel” available now on all platforms and on ‘limited edition' RED vinyl.
Loz Irwin-Ray is a Melbourne-based musician who specialises in voice, double bass, electric bass and piano.
Loz combines a love for creative expression and connection. She constantly strives to learn, understand and create a wide-variety of music. She finds herself rising to new creative challenges every day. Performing as a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist in a number of Melbourne bands, she enjoys effortlessly jumping from one style to the next. Be it straight ahead jazz, earthy folk or free electronic improvisation, Loz maintains an honest, considered and heartfelt approach to her music.
Loz covers plenty of ground in the Melbourne music scene, working as a vocalist, double bassist, electric bassist, pianist, choir director, performer, composer/song-writer, educator, arranger, session musician and curator. She typically plays and writes in genres including folk, jazz, improvisation, blues, pop, funk and neo-soul.
Formed in early 2016 from a most unlikely late night encounter, The Dead Amigos have been unrelenting in spreading their unique blend of bluesy stoner rock with underlays of psychedelic and funk across the Melbourne and St Kilda music scenes.
The Vineyard, Prince of Wales, the Espy, Cherry bar, Revolver, Evelyn hotel, Brunswick hotel and the Tote are among the many iconic venues the boys have frequently graced in their short time together. On top of this, the St Kilda rockers ‘Lets Get Twisted’ tour brought the new gospel of their sound to rocking places such as Frankies Pizza in Sydney and the Bearded Lady in Queensland.
Now preparing to unleash their debut album with producer Tyson Fish (The Living End, Dropkick Murphys, Bad//Dreems), The Dead Amigos are showing no signs of slowing down as they continue to bring a unique blend of St Kilda rock n roll to the masses.
If David Byrne is one of the geniuses of modern times, then Start Making Sense is a tribute to genius. The musicians in this 7-10 piece Talking Heads Tribute take pride in faithfully recreating the music of Talking Heads entire career. Together they bring much of the Heads unique live show to the stage, with front man Jon Braun as a spot-on David Byrne, giving you a "once in a lifetime" experience. Prepare yourself for a rockin', funkin', danceable celebration of the new-wave art punk you loved from the 80's !!!
Lady Lyon writes their songs like they make love. Pure, Threatening, Sumptuous nostalgia for the heart that will linger in you long after your feet stop the inevitable two step.
Cowgirl Blues at its finest.
Members
Hayley Lyon
Reece Grogan
Ross Tipper
Helen Henry
Mark Piccles
THE MOJO CORNER
Together now for more than 10 years, The Mojo Corner are a tight knit unit of great friends and musicians that are continuing to grow and develop their sound. Never sitting still they have a reputation for tight and energetic live shows. The songs written are from a time that is theirs and are straight from the heart. Not tied down to one genre.
They are Rock. They are Roots. They are Blues. They have Soul.
There has definitely been ups and downs over the years with a few line-up changes along the way, but with new layers of keys and backing vocals has lifted the music to a new level. The boys have released 3 albums including Whole Lotta Woman, Trouble, and Bullet On A Train. They have recently released a live EP “Live at Manorism Studio” both as audio and as a visual experience that shows the true essence of the band. A new album in now in the making too.
They have toured around Australia over the years and have played hundreds of gigs including Queenscliff Music Festival, Echuca Winter Blues Festival, Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival, Blues On Broadbeach, and also Woodford Folk Festival. The Mojo Corner have played along side and supported many fantastic well known Australian artists along their journey too.
The journey is still a reality and with it, new life breathed into a collective to deliver more. A little rough around the edges, always up for a beer, we are ready for a good time.
It’s always about the music.
Matthew "Matt" Taylor (born 1948) is an Australian blues musician. He is best known for his work with long-lasting blues band Chain and for the hit song "I Remember When I Was Young".
John & Rick Brewster go back to their roots to bring you their unique style that reflects and embodies all of their influences.
From Rick’s early classical piano playing and subsequent soaring lead guitar solos to John’s young teenage years holed up in his bedroom engrossed with The Beatles, Dylan, The Band and the like – music that inspired them to become musicians and songwriters who have played to millions of people worldwide over their 45 year career in the music industry.
Now, in December 2020, Rick & John will present three exclusive shows for fans in Tasmania as they play the best of their repertoire which spans their entire musical career including Angels classics,Bob Dylan and their own original Brewster Brothers songs.