Music feasts - past peformers

Polly Christie & Andy Rigby

When one of Australia’s leading folk harp exponents (and makers) meets the honeyed vocals of a world music and choral diva, you’re in for a rich feast of music. Andy Rigby specializes in Celtic and Latin American styles, while Polly Christie sings jazz, gospel, Indian and a whole lot in between. A sublime acoustic experience.

Maria Forde

Irish-Australian Maria Fordeis is blessed with an angelic voice that has enraptured enthusiastic fans here and internationally. One of Australia's premier songwriters, Maria interweaves her Irish music heritage with with the wonder and fragility of the Australian bush. The moment Maria begins to sing you will be starstruck.

“Innocent yet wise, vulnerable yet strong ”
- John Durr, Black Market Music

www.mariaforde.com  www.youtube.com

Rebecca Barnard

Rebecca Barnard is one of Australia’s best loved performers. Her signature band Rebecca’s Empire had chart success in the 1990s with tunes Atomic Electric, Empty and So Rude. She has recorded and toured with Paul Kelly, Tim Rogers, Renee Geyer and Deborah Conway. Now a Red Beard favourite, Rebecca's shows are always a sellout. Book early for this one!

“Rebecca Barnard has a voice songwriters love. It carries yearning and acceptance, sweetness and pain. And she writes lyrics that hit like a freight train in the night.”
- Paul Kelly

www.rebeccabarnard.com  www.myspace.com/rebeccabarna

Pot'n'Kettle

Carl Panuzzo and Penny Larkin are both incredible talents. Together in Pot'n'Kettle their bitter sweet soulsearching is breathtaking. Carl is known to many for his work with Totally Gourdgeous, The Acapelicans and Checkerboard. Penny captured hearts with Salvation Jane, Aimless and Mamma Mia! They have arrived at this hotspot of creative co-operation from two very different journeys but golly, it's lucky they did. Pot'n'Kettle are captivating.

www.potnkettle.com.au

Lisa Miller

Lisa Miller has been nominated 7 times for solo ARIA awards. The minute she starts to sing, you realise why. Lisa has what every singer strives for - a voice of her own. There are very few others with the ability to convey such a degree of soulful emotion, and who are able to write songs that cut so close to the heart of the matter. To listen to Lisa Miller is to hear your very own story put to song. Since the release of her debut album in 1996, Lisa has received consistent and unanimous praise from reviewers across the board, and earned a place as one of our very finest musical artists. Book early, this is sure to be a sellout.

"An irresistible, smoky, four-in-the-morning voice... a blissful experience"
- The Australian

www.lisamiller.com.au
 

Between the Middle

These local Indie folk lads aim to please and do Old and new, nothing borrowed, acoustic true, the lyrical depth invites you to share a journey…past…near and far...with layered melodies, laid back slide and groove. A rich musical meld with award winning song writer Adam Johnstone and the fresh, honest and earth filled tones and tricks of Todd Watts. Mesmerising lap steel guitarist Dan Musil will hold your heart while New Zealand born Ross Royce will have it beating to a new flawless rhythm. Between the Middle are captivating; come count the reasons why.
 

Liz Frencham

Embracing her double bass like a lover, Liz invites you along a journey through a luminous emotional landscape, reassuring you with a warm, generous voice and a smile which has become her trademark. A born collaborator, Liz works with (to name a few) Sydney band Jigzag, award winning songwriter Fred Smith, Melbourne's first all girl Old Timey outfit Dev'lish Mary, iconic vaudeville showman Mic Conway and 2008 National Flat pick guitar champion Robbie Long. As a solo performer she is highly accomplished and with two solo albums she has many fans on the music festival circuit. Now becoming a regular to Trentham this is definitely one show to book for as it is sure to sell out.

www.lizfrencham.com

Greg Arnold

APRA and ARIA award winner and the singer songwriter behind Australian folk-rock institution Things of Wood. Greg is a natural performer who draws on a string of 90s hits (Happy Birthday Helen, Rock this Boat, Share this Wine and Wildflowers) plus an extensive back catalogue of solo material including his last album Lost Marie. Greg's performances are energetic and melodic. For old fans and those about to be, this is a night not to be missed.

www.gregarnold.com.au

David Hosking

Singer - songwriter - guitarist, David Hosking exudes the carefree passion of a journeyman troubadour. His work has been praised by critics in both mainstream and street press, at home and internationally. With a large and loyal following on the Melbourne pub circuit and fresh from a 2008 tour of Ireland, David has received airplay on radio stations as diverse as PBS, RRR, JJJ and 774. Don't miss this opportunity to get up close and personal at Red Beard with this unique and talented performer.

"Best unsigned songwriter I have heard"
- Mark Patterson, BBC Northern Ireland

www.davidhosking.com
 

David Juriansz

David's songs have a unique brand of upbeat melodies and thoughtful lyrics woven together by witty commentary. Be prepared to laugh at songs of self-deprecation and be moved by heartfelt ponderings of pop and politics. A songwriting award-winner at the Port Fairy Festival, this is intelligent and observational urban folk-pop that is definitely worth checking out.

www.davidjuriansz.com
 

Andrew McKenna

A special event for Red Beard: Andrew McKenna's latest show The Deep Blue Sea and the Devil. Andrew performs the dreamy and bizarre stories of a soldier who doesn't wash, a heart broken musician who finds love at the bottom of the sea and a gum chewing, gun totin' devil. This will be a hilarious, dark-edged night with lots of scope for audience fun and participation. Andrew McKenna was awarded the Pat Glover Memorial Storytelling Award at Port Fairy Folk Festival. In 2007 he undertook a major tour of Ireland, performing in festivals, theatres and schools all over the country.

www.andrewmckenna.net.au

 

The Rainmakers

With five glorious voices and sublime vocal harmonies; provocative and endearing songs, and a range of instruments including marimba, ukulele, guitar and fiddle, The Rainmakers are delightful; they are Jane Thompson, James Rigby and their 3 teenage daughters Maggie, Elsie and Naomi.

"Everything they touch turns to gold"
Enda Kenny

www.makingmusic.com.au