Celebrate Sounds: Recent Episodes
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‘Celebrate Sounds’ exists to highlight and promote local musicians and artisans based on the North Coast of NSW by providing a platform for them to tell their story! Running a business is hard at the best of times, and running a creative endeavour has even more challenges. These artists run businesses, sell clothing, make visual art, make and sell jewellery, produce and mix music and film, and we want to get their story to you!
Troy Rogers is an emerging artist living on the Mid-North Coast of NSW. After rediscovering his childhood passions to express and create, for the past 3 years Troy has been delving deep into a creative life. We took some time to unpack his story, delving into some of the more raw parts of his journey, and how he has used many of those negative experiences to create art. Troy has been performing his show Upside Down Fantasy Land around the country and is invoiced in several other productions currently being performed. Details below.
Legally Blonde The Musical - Coffs Harbour Jetty Theatre
November 7 - 30
https://aucoffs.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/152559
Threads - an Original Eco Musical
Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium
January 16 - 25
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1471487
Sat down with Kate Atkinson for episode 20 to chat all about her creative journey! Kate is an incredibly talented and award winning photographer, as well as an event coordinator, tour manager and promoter and festival booker. Having been a part of many creative endeavours, we chatted about her creative beginnings and the twists and turns of a life dedicated to art and music.
Upcoming Exhibition:
https://www.midnorthcoastartsguide.com.au/editorial/its-about-time/
https://www.instagram.com/kateatkinsonphotos/
Fi Poole is the breakfast presenter for ABC Coffs and Mid North Coast, bringing nearly two decades of experience with ABC Radio from across Australia including Sydney, Broome, Cairns, and Darwin.
Outside of work, Fi is passionate about live music, football, the beach, and travelling. She's often spotted exploring local speciality supermarkets, searching for ingredients to recreate dishes from the next country on her travel list.
Fi wakes up the region each morning with her infectious laugh, earning her the nickname "the cool kookaburra".
Sat down with Riversounds festival director Ben Lewis to debrief on this years festival and chat about Outset, a program by Music NSW to empower young creatives and promoters in regional NSW, culminating in 'Coastal Grown', an event for emerging artists who will be performing at the Hoey Moey on the 30th of August.
https://hoeymoey.com.au/event/coastal-grown-music-fest/
Had a mad chat with Henry and co of 'Horatio Luna', an Australia multi-genre act based in Naarm, Victoria, who were headliners for the inaugural 'Beyond Jazz Festival'.
Recorded live with an audience at said Jazz festival, we chatted about his roots, journey and got deep on what they love about music.
https://horatioluna.bandcamp.com/
Sat down with Otis and Oscar, two jazz cats who love performing and will both be appearing at this weekends Beyond Jazz festival in Bellingen.
https://beyondjazzweekender.com.au/
Phil Nicholas is a production and event manager and the venue manager for the Bellingen Memorial Hall.
With the inaugural 'Beyond Jazz' festival happening August 15-17, we chatted about who is playing, what to expect and what else is coming up at the Mem Hall!
https://beyondjazzweekender.com.au/
https://www.bellingenmemorialhall.com.au/Home
Pablo Blitzer is an incredible composer, performer and all round nice guy. He is part of the inaugural 'Beyond Jazz' festival, bringing his unique style of jazz to Bellingen. We sat down to chat all things music and what we can expect from his live performance at the Memorial Hall in August!
You can find info and tickets to the event here:
https://beyondjazzweekender.com.au/
Anne de Nooijer is a contemporary visual artist predominantly working with reclaimed or hand dyed natural textiles. Originally from the Netherlands, she now lives on Birpai country. Anne’s practice focuses on intricate sewn and woven artworks often showing contemporary scenes. Her woven artworks flow organically, guided by instinct, while sewing demands precision and planning. This fusion of approaches creates a calming balance, reflecting both her artistic process and her personal expression. She has exhibited her work throughout Australia and has been a finalist in several prizes.
Sat down with Joe Newton (1/5 of AJ&C) and chatted about music, life, and the kind of magic vibe that Apocalypse Joe & The Coyote aim to create!
Amazing chats with Hannah Harlen - a standout musician known for her poetic lyricism, powerful loops, and rhythmic guitar percussion that draws audiences deep into her world.
Had a mad chat with Salvatore (1/3 of Santa Taranta) and explored the genesis of the now trio, whom bring the spirit of Southern Italy to life with their captivating performance of three traditional-inspired original tracks.
Based in Bellingen, Santa Taranta blends rich folk traditions with contemporary flair — their music is rich with infectious rhythms, heartfelt melodies, and storytelling that captures the spirit of migration, celebration, and resilience.
Pam Hata @pam_hata is an emerging singer-songwriter known for her unique blend of contemporary original R&B, folk, and soul, performed in both English and her own First Nations tongue. Pam is an inspired storyteller drawing from her own life experiences on the roads she travels when touring the coast of NSW and beyond.
Enriched by her New Zealand heritage and love for her coastal Australian stomping grounds, Pam’s presence on stage invites audiences to lean in and truly listen. She is currently touring her latest single, SWITCH, available on all streaming platforms.
EMIR @emir_music__ is a singer-songwriter from the Mid North Coast who is heavily influenced by neosoul, blues and jazz styles of writing. Performing throughout the region, she shares her unique view of the world and details her experiences through her smooth soulful melodies and grooves. She has been performing for the last number of years in a variety of bands but finds her solo work to be a way to connect, share and provide space for her listeners. Recently supporting, Hussy Hicks and Phil Jamieson on the road, EMIR continues share her humorous heartfelt storytelling through her music allowing the audience to find themselves in her lyrics.
Watch EMIR's full MiNi (digital) Concerts performance on YouTube - link in bio.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7vnI2ux1ykudle5yZip_iWMnBKJ5WKca
Bahi is an Australian singer songwriter, based on the North Coast of New South Wales, who plays a beautiful fusion of alt-folk-pop, looping layers of sounds and creating beautiful melodies. We had a great chat exploring her story!
You can check our Bahi's recent live performance recorded by Arts Mid North Coast here - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7vnI2ux1ykudle5yZip_iWMnBKJ5WKca
With a highlighted career spanning over a decade, singer-songwriter Jason Lowe is somewhat a veteran of the Australian music scene.
Having supported the likes of ‘All Our Exes Live In Texas’ ’Kim Churchill’ ‘The Wilson Pickers’ ‘Jeff Lang’ ‘Eric Bibb’ (USA) ‘Dan Mangan’ (CA) and ‘Jeff Martin’ (CA) and hired as a session musician for artists such as ‘Lisa Mitchell’ and ‘Ruth Moody’ (CA) Lowe is widely revered as an artist in his own right, and as a musically diverse and experienced multi-instrumentalist.
Praised by Australian blues legend Lloyd Spiegel as “Unique and sublimely talented. One of the finest lapsteel players you’ll hear anywhere on earth”. Lowe’s exceptional skills as a lap slide guitarist, acoustic guitarist, lyricist, storyteller, vocalist, and performer are wholly unique and astounding.
Katie and Memo are a vibrant jazz-pop duo from Bellingen Shire. Memo, an Argentinian-born bassist and vocalist, blends rhythm with soulful improvisation, while Katie brings warm electric guitar tones and heartfelt songwriting. Together, they create an evolving, richly melodic sound, captivating audiences with their fresh and intimate performances.
Watch Katie and Memo perform three original songs (with special guests Georgie Chorley and Pete Skelton) for our MiNi (digital) Concerts on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ceg2-6QQ7G
Olivia Parker is a creative producer and arts leader based on the Mid North Coast. She got her start in music production and events, working across festivals, event companies and cultural funding bodies before moving into regional arts. Now as Executive Director at Arts Mid North Coast, Olivia supports artists and communities through projects that connect, inspire and create real change. She's passionate about creative careers, regional equity, and making space for new voices. Olivia brings a hands-on, collaborative approach to everything she does – always looking for fresh ways to support the people behind the creative work.
Sat down with a legend of the music festival scene, Pater Papandrea, aka Noodles who has experienced the music industry both as an artist, and as an event facilitator over the last 20 years. Currently with the Good Crew collective, Pete has shared the stage with some incredible artists as a DJ (Method Man, Redman, Mark Rae to name a few) as well as being responsible for managing all kinds of festivals such as Good Vibes, Splendour in the Grass, and of course, home festivals like this weekends Riversounds in Bellingen. We got real about the state of the music industry and got his unique and fresh perspective about all things music!
Vena Klymo has recently reemerged from her hiatus from music and has begun transforming her eclectic alt-folk tracks into a genre mash of pop-folk and electronica. Having just celebrated her first release of 2025 'Invisible', I sat dow with Vena (Tegan) to talk all things music!
Ben Lewis is an all round legend, music promoter, festival director, part-time DJ and Ultimate Frisbee king. We kicked off Season 5 chatting about the upcoming Riversounds Festival in Bellingen, April 5, 2025.
Jesse Witney is an incredibly gifted songwriter, musician and performer, inspired by world rhythms with a big focus on Brazilian influences, Jesse fuses together, jazz, soul and roots to make something quite beautiful. I sat down with Jesse post his 'Animal Cities' tour to chew the fat!
https://linktr.ee/jessewitney
Had an amazing chat with Miss Tehani, dancer, performer, teacher, movement facilitator and all round legend. Tehani has spent her lifetime moving and teaching people to move, we spoke about her creative origins and what motivates her to do what she loves!
Ben Lewis is a lifelong music enthusiast, whose unique upbringing around pubs and clubs fostered an affinity for music and event management. With over 15 years of experience in media, Ben opted to change trajectory and opened Roots Music in Bellingen, utilising the space to not only provide Bellingen with music and instrumentation but also a space to experience live music. Fast forward a few years, Ben was at the helm of our beloved Federal Hotel, booking acts and hosting mini festivals. This experience and success led to Ben undertaking the organisation of two major festivals in Bellingen (Riversounds) and Coffs Harbour (Big Bonanza), and with Riversounds returning in 2025, Ben is again bringing live music to the fore in Bellingen. I sat down with Ben and discovered his unique story, discussed some of the challenges he faced, and what it is that makes him super passionate about live music and events.
Had a mad time unpacking a the story of Kaya Boom; founder of the rhythm realm, teacher, workshop facilitator, percussionist, performer. Short but informative episode and so good we're gonna do another soon!
https://www.therhythmrealm.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEzgZpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSPMPZ-NB6tvzImKScDiIdTWZ75mFlQ6si2Ax301Ts2siwt7q494U7JsYA_aem_dHhr3mxovfdwcdcdz9QXJQ
DJ Dave Forward specialises in hard hitting techno mixed with drops of funk house breaks and dark disco. Emerging in the late 90's in Sydney, Dave made a big name for himself in the techno scene, holding down residencies in some of Sydney's most notable nightclubs as well as big dance festivals. More recently he has been bringing his flavour to Bellingen, hosting nights like Side Hustle and Berlin in Bello. Had a great chat unpacking his story!
@dj_daveforward
Had a wonderful chat with Stu Marks, a distinguished audio engineer, Tour Manager, and Sound Journey Facilitator.
We chatted about his beginnings in the music world and ended up getting deep on the science of vibration and frequency! Enjoy!
phasealign@proton.me
Mid North Coast singer-songwriter Bahi, is a musician who blends flavours of indie-folk, groove and a dapple of world into an unforgettable musical elixir. Drawing inspiration from her time underwater and the diverse soundtracks that have accompanied her through the years, Bahi's original compositions are birthed from the big feelings of life that remind us of our vulnerability and the heart of humanity.
Had a made chat with Coco Varma for episode 13. Coco is an Artis, producer and DJ and has been in the music industry for 40 years with some incredible insights in the UK scene in the 80's and 90's coming up alongside acts like The Prodigy and Fat Boy Slim.
Had a great chat with Michael Moonee, who is a music producer, performer, and youth worker, formerly of Grow the Music and now running the Bellingen Youth Hub.
UK artist Sam Mac, now of Byron Bay Australia, is a high-energy, expressive rap musician, combining urban poetry and hardcore lyricism through story and philosophy. With a lofi, hip-hop, easy soul vibe, inspired by artists such as…. Sam speaks from his life experience, delivering a message aimed to have a positive impact on the world.
https://linktr.ee/sam_mac
Inspired by the likes Hiatus Kaiyote, Anderson Paak, & D’Angelo among others, Byron Bay based singer-songwriter Dan Ingram fuses together neo-soul, psychedelic rnb & hip-hop to create a sound that is medicine to the soul. Originally hailing from New York, Dan has made the East Coast of Australia his home in the last 4 years, and has quickly established himself as a sought after performer, having recently played festivals such as Splendour, Island vibes and Esoteric Festival, and performed and collaborated with East Coast artists Versace Boys, Sam Mac and Juman to name a few. 2024 is shaping up to be a stellar year for Dan, with two releases already in the bag and plenty more to come, you can connect with him on socials to keep up to date!
Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/daningram.bookings
E-mail - daningram80@gmail.com
Angus Field is a full-time musician and a proud Gumbaynggirr man from Coffs Harbour. Angus grew up with a passion for music, and has been lucky enough to make a professional career from playing, writing and recording music. He is also involved in many mentorship roles and uses music as a vehicle to inspire others.
Currently, Angus is writing and performing with hip hop group 3%, as well as running workshops for mob young and old to gain inspiration and encourage music as a way of rehabilitation and a pathway of life.
@angusfieldmusic
Phil Nicholas is a production and event manager, (Event's Delivered) and now works as the Venue for the Bellingen Memorial Hall.
We got a little insight into the beings the scenes of the events world, the challenges that festivals and events are having now, and what's happening with the Memorial hall.
https://www.eventsdelivered.com.au/
Had a great chat with Lizzy from Grow The Music. Got a little bit of the journey she has been on with Grow The Music, and it's mission to make music more accessible for everyone!
Had a mad chat with Bιηz & Jємzу from Themzy who have been doing some epic things on the electronic music front!Bass/Tech house/Trap🎧residents of @clitoverse 💖 Contact: artists@clitoverse.com.au
Kye Ruigrok is the station manager at 2BBB Radio Bellingen and I stopped into the studios to chat about all things local music with him!
Been a minute since our last chat but caught up with Billie-Jo Porter and chatted about what she's been up to in the country music scene!
https://www.billiejoporter.com/
James Bennett is an independent solo artist & multi instrumentalist from Port Macquarie NSW.
An experienced, prolific songwriter & one who believes in writing for a purpose & not just for the sake of trying to hit the big time.
James and I sat down and explored a good portion of his musical story.
https://onepagelink.com/jamesbennett
Sat down to chat with Sara from Archive Mid North Coast about what's been happening and what is happening for her in 2024.
Instagram: @archive.midnorthcoast
Facebook.com/archivemidnorthcoast
Brad Collins is an incredibly gifted musician, filmographer, photographer and visual artist! We sat down, chatted about his creative genesis and what he is up to this year!
@bradmcollins
www.bradmcollins.com
Had a beautiful old chat with James Lander (affectionately known as Lander) for episode 6 of season 3. James is an incredible talent behind the lens of the camera. Hailing from the Mid North Coast of NSW, he is passionate about capturing beauty in the everyday, whether that be vivid and colourful seascapes, or those little moments that otherwise go unnoticed. A true collaborator, Lander also has a passion for capturing live music and has been invited to shoot a bunch of incredible events and festivals, notably Bellingen’s own Riversounds Music Festival, the Big Bonanza and Coffs Coast Food and Wine Festival to name a few. Not to mention numerous individual gigs, where he has recently shot the likes of Gimme Gimme and Grxce. We sat down and unpacked a little bit of James’ story. Enjoy the episode!
Can check out Lander’s socials here:
@jameslanderphotography
Had a great time in Lennox with my mate Fernando, aka Animal Ventura. Fernando is a Brazilian born singer/songwriter, who writes incredible music and performs all over the North Coast. We chatted about his musical beginnings, challenges he has faced being a performer and then we wrote a song( not finished yet). Enjoy the episode, link in bio / comments and dont forget to subscribe.
https://celebratesounds.buzzsprout.com
Road tripped up to Byron Bay to chat to Ole Falcor who is an inspiring, alt-folk-pop singer/songwriter and environmental activist. What got deep about music and really tapped into his story! Enjoy the episode and don't forget to subscribe!
You can find Ole's tunes via socials @ole_falcor and tunes below...
https://gyro.to/111828-WhentheWorldsAbouttoEnd
Had a yarn with Yhan for this weeks episode. Yhan is a true troubadour, a travelling singer/songwriter and performer whose dedication to his craft is impressive. We spoke about Yhan's musical beginnings, what he has been up to and some of the challenges the last few years has posed for musicians. Enjoy the episode, don't forget to subscribe!
Woolgoolga based Mitch Burgess is an incredible jazz/blues guitarist and singer/songwriter. We had a great chat unpacking his musical story! Don't forget to subscribe!
Had a little recap of the year with 2BBB co-ordinator Kye Ruigrok. Covered festivals, gigs, venues, stand out performers and just had a rad time! Enjoy
Sat down and had an excellent chat with Crystal Tate (@crystaltateillustrations). Crystal is an Australian artist based on the North Coast of NSW. Crystal is passionate about creating art that inspires joy, fun and connection!
https://www.instagram.com/crystaltateillustrations/
Heath Lancaster is an upcoming indie-folk singer songwriter who is having a stellar 2022 and recently performed to a 5,000 strong crowd at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
Can connect with here here:
https://www.heathlancaster.com
Sat down with Georgie & Brett of Tanuki.... this one was good fun... got a little insight on their beginnings and covered a whole heap of topics! Enjoy and dont forget to subscribe!
Not fitting into any one traditional genre, Tanuki thrives on crossing through Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Alternate and Roots- and that's the way they like it...
Rich 3 part harmonies, keys, bass, guitar, and percussion, Tanuki have their own unapologetic sound.
I sat down with Wyldcard (aka Sean Bradney-George) for episode 18 of season 2, and worked through his musical story a bit! Enjoy, and don't forget to subscribe!
Wyldcard has been deep in the realms of hip hop and electronic music for most of his life. Delivering a combination of original production, intricate rhymes and DJ finesse, the result is a bass-heavy and thought provoking experience.
With lyrics that explore both the light and dark, and production that spans many genres including hip hop, 140, drum and bass and beyond, be prepared for an eclectic experience which aims to move and inspire.
https://soundcloud.com/thewyldcard
Clare Bath is an incredible TV producer (as well as wearing many other creative hats) and has had a stellar career in both Australian TV and internationally. We sat down and explored her story. Enjoy!
This weeks episode I had the pleasure of hosting Alyson Pearson, a graphic designer and gallery owner who has doing amazing things for the Coffs Coast's creatives!Had an incredible chat all about her creative beginnings and running a creative business! Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe.
Ben Brink is a filmmaker and photographer who worked in the film industry for ten years locally and internationally before throwing it in to move to the mid north coast and focus on the things that drew him to the mediums to begin with. Inspired by the filmmaking of Tarkovsky, Bresson, Malle, Brunel and Dreyer, he attempts to incarnate the part of life that bypasses the rational mind and can only be apprehended with the heart.
Ben and I had a rad chat about film and photography and unpacked a little bit of his creative journey!
Chatted to the two Josh's from Palomino, a Port Macquarie based indie rock outfit. We chatted there musical beginnings, songwriting, collaboration and all about what they are up to now!
Had a rad chat post rehearsal pre Riversounds festival with singer / songwriter Harvey! We chatted about all things music and life and had an excellent time! Enjoy!
Harvey is a Sydney-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist serving up a feel-good mix of lo-fi pop and funky electro-soul. He has released two studio albums and a bunch of singles and collaborations which have been featured on radio, television, and film. Harvey has performed and recorded music all over the world and shared stages with artists such as Baker Boy, Hot Potato Band, Donavon Frankenreiter and Lior. Harvey’s live show spins a mix of vocals, guitar, trumpet, samples, and looping.
Had an incredible chat with the very talented Jason Lowe, who is an amazing musician and performer, a painter, and a great conversationalist. We chatted music and his story and got a little deep! enjoy!
With a highlighted career spanning over a decade, Singer Songwriter Jason Lowe is somewhat a veteran of the Australian music scene.
Having supported the likes of ‘All Our Exes Live In Texas’ ’Kim Churchill’ ‘The Wilson Pickers’ ‘Jeff Lang’ ‘Eric Bibb’ (USA) ‘Dan Mangan’ (CAN)
and ‘Jeff Martin’(CAN) and hired as a session musician for artists such as ‘Lisa Mitchell’ and ‘Ruth Moody’ (CAN) Lowe is widely revered as an artist in his own right, and as a musically diverse and experienced multi-instrumentalist.
https://jasonlowe.bandcamp.com
Peter Barry joined me to talk about his creative journey and it was fascinating. We had a great chat about music, his travels and the highs and lows of his journey, and what his current creative outlet is. Enjoy!
Had a rad chat with Cristian Campano of Port Macquarie, at Maker pace. Cristian Campano is a Graphic Designer/Promoter and Musician and has been working in the music industry for over 20 years. Currently the designer for Rolling Stone Magazine he also freelances for clients like Frontier Touring, Chugg Entertainment, Unified FOTSUN etc. He now plays in Port Macquarie band Scuffs and solo act HELLO PINO and also puts on Hot Tropics mini-fests around the mid north coast promoting local original live music.
We chatted all about his creative journey and what's happening in the Port music scene.
You probably know Dangerwaves from a dance floor encounter. But before he was Dangerwaves he was Bo. My drummer. We decided to have our band meeting and record a podcast at the same time, so we chatted all about what's been happening in the local music industry in the recent months and what's coming up, drank some red wine and talked a bunch of nonsense.
Had the pleasure of hosting Emir at Maker Space in Port Macquarie. EMIR is a singer songwriter from the Mid North Coast who is heavily influenced by neo-soul, r'n'b and jazz styles of writing. Performing throughout the North Coast, she shares her unique view of the world and details her experiences through her smooth melodies and soulful grooves. We chatted about music and life and a whole bunch of things. Enjoy the episode, and don’t forget to subscribe.
This weeks episode features the very talented Jake Davey. Hailing from the Mid Coast of NSW, Jake’s signature blend of pop and country has seen his songs explode onto the country music scene, but he is also an accomplished producer, recording engineer, videographer and photographer. Jake and I sat down at Maker Space Port Macquarie and got the low down on what it has been like for him over the last two years. We had an incredible chat, hope you enjoy and don’t forget to subscribe!
Nicholas Gilchrist aka Phortah is a producer and performer who is inspired by sound and movement. We chatted all things music, got a little deep and covered a lot of ground. Something in it for everyone!
Caught up with Travers Ross aka Yt Dingo and we chatted about his journey in dance and music and found out all about his new incarnation Yt Dingo...
Yt Dingo (pronounced White Dingo) is a shape shifter in the flesh from the genius mind of Travers Ross that is known to wittingly challenge the norm with all he has...his body, voice, senses connected to consciousness, a d-floor, a microphone and of course....backed by a killer pack of instru-body and musician-ists.
Caught up with Port Mac songstress Milk at Makerspace a few weeks back. We had a rad chat. Mikk is an independent artist and performer from the Mid North Coast. Having worked in recording studios in her earlier years, Mikk now spends her time dabbling in live performance as well as production on stage and in her small recording studio.
Brad is a Port Mac local, musician, photographer, visual arts and videographer. We hung out at Maker Space Port Macquarie and chatted all about what's happening in the creative space down there and in general all about his creative journey.
Caught up with local legend Joe Newton to get deep and philosophical and mystical and musical! This guy has a powerhouse vocal and is a captivating and honest performer. If you have seen him play, you know what I mean. We covered a whole heap in this episode... enjoy!
Lindsay and Dave from the Coffs Coast Food and Wine Festival came to have a chat about all things food and music. They give their back story and vision for the festival, as well as highlight a whole bunch of the happenings during the #CCFWF2022 including how to get your tickets…
Katie, Laura and Arlene joined me for what is the last episode of 2021! We chatted about their musical backgrounds and current project they are undertaking! We had a really fun chat! enjoy.
James Ross is an incredible musician (guitar/bass), performer, and teacher, and we had a great chat talking about everything from learning guitar to real estate! Enjoy!
We rant about covid and its a little controversial. Sorry. Then it gets better. Touring stories, mechanics, other mundane stuff and a little local politics...
Episode 29 features Bek-Jean Stewart, who is an incredible songwriter, musician, and performer, with a wealth of experience and some great stories! We had a rad chat, got deep and got to know Bek-Jean’s story!
Stav is a multilingual, award winning singer/songwriter who has just released a beautiful piece of music about her home, Bellingen, in Gumbaynggirr country, and she enlisted the help of local indigenous language expert Micklo to incorporate Gumbaynggirr language in her piece. We had an incredible chat!
Will Henderson plays indie surf soul tracks with a sprinkle of trumpet.
His music often makes people have children and hair become extremely voluminous and glossy.
A veteran of the European festival circuit for the last 8 years now lives in Mullum where he dreams of making a living by being a life model.
https://www.youtube.com/willhendersonmusic
https://will-henderson.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/willhenderson
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Kg0pD54Tue1TKCezhUlws?si=AzMfU1cjTeuHBJ2oEtU6bw&dl_branch=1
www.willhenderson.com.au
instagram.com/willhendersonmusic
twitter.com/will__henderson
facebook.com/WILLHENDERSONMUSIC
https://www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/will-henderson
Sarah Jayne Prince is an incredible photographer and artistic entrepreneur, whose organisation, Archive Mid North Coast are doing some exciting events invoicing lots of the creative community!
Go follow @archive.midnorthcoast on insta or @archivemidnorthcoast on Facebook!
For country girl Billie-Jo Porter the journey into music has been a natural one. Neighbouring the nation's country music capital Tamworth, it seems appropriate that Billie-Jo felt drawn to country music.
Billie-Jo is no stranger to song writing success. She co-wrote ‘Head Full of Honey’ with Andrew Swift, which peaked at No.7 on The Music Network’s Hot 50 airplay charts. Prior to this, Billie-Jo cut her teeth supporting artists including Hussy Hicks, Gretta Ziller & Riley Catherall and has frequented festivals including Tamworth Country Music Festival and Bello Winter Music Festival, delighting audiences and generating a strong industry buzz.
Her rising success captured the attention of multiple Golden Guitar and Aria Award winner Shane Nicholson, who produced ‘Feels Like Us’ at The Sound Hole studios on The Central Coast.
Billie-Jo’s debut single ‘Feels Like Us’ an upbeat, heart-warming love song co-written with Andrew Blyth at the Dag Sheep Station Songwriters Retreat debut at No.2 on the Itunes Singer/Songwriter chart, No.1 on AMRAP Regional Chart, No.15 on The Countrytown Music Network Chart and reached the dizzy heights of No.2 on Tamworth own 2TM’s Australian Country Music Chart.
With her sentimental and energetic song writing, Billie-Jo Porter is a fresh talent ascending new heights, sprinkling joy into the ears of her listeners, taking them on a high spirited journey of delight, music and love.
Animal Ventura is the brainchild of Brazilian born, Byron Bay based singer-songwriter Fernando Aragones.
What sets Animal Ventura apart is a unique ability to fuse the solid funky rhythms from his native South America with the coastal-indie-folk of the Australian shore. To top it off his soothing and timeless vocals transitioning between English and Portuguese hold strength and passion in their delivery.
Pablo Blitzer is an incredible performer, teacher, and composer and we chatted all about his musical upbringing in Argentina and all about his musical story!
Yeah so COVID! Can't do interviews in person and last week I went AWOL after having a mad tantrum about all my gigs getting cancelled and then my good friend and regular guest Dangerwaves asked if he could interview me on the podcast! So we chat about my musical beginnings and stories so far! Hope you enjoy the show!
Dan Saddleton joins to chat the current state of the music and entertainment industry in the wake of the latest COVID-19 outbreaks!
Scott Collins is a performer, producer, mix engineer and all round fun guy! He has also just finished an album for his new outfit, Parlour State, so we talked music and life and sport and heaps of stuff in between!
This weeks episode features the incredible Greg Sheehan, who has been described as a rhythmic magician and who has recently written a book called The Rhythm Diaries. We had a great chat with him trying to explain rhythm to me! Enjoy!
K+Lab is a New Zealand Electronic music Producer. Who makes funky Bass music, Hip Hop, Drum n Bass and Glitch Hop.
Ben Neal is a Multi instrumentalist, producer, guitarist, videographer, YouTuber and your friendly face at Coffs Guitars!
Pete Skelton is a much sought after Australian musician and music educator who has worked with an amazing array of artists and shows both here in Australia and overseas, including
Harry Connick Jr(USA), Missy Higgins, Doug Parkinson, Kate Cebrano, & Billy Thorpe to name a few. We chatted all things music!
Regular guest Dangerwaves is in the studio chatting music, covid, gigs, philosophy! Enjoy!
Saije is an award-winning, contemporary folk duo whose soulful harmonies, dynamic guitar-lines and percussive breakdowns breathe life into heartfelt stories. Their songwriting is crafted from the depths; stirring melodies bound together with graceful lyricism. Through multitasking techniques, the pair create a full-bodied sound enriched by flavours from their travels around the globe.
Pete Dyball is a music producer, mix engineer, performer and owner of Valley Sounds Studios in Nana Glen and his two boys Sam and Lee are incredible musicians and producers in the own right making music under the guise of Essium and Ossix respectively!
Rob Wolfe is an existential philosopher, musician, producer, mixer, writer, poet, app developer, and a father and husband, we had a rad chat about all things music and philosophy! Enjoy!
Born out of the bohemian-bush, this multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter exudes music. Playing the Sydney and international circuit regularly, he blends roots, soul and electronica into his impressive live show formed on tour with Donovan Frankenreiter and guitar virtuoso Smokin' Joe Robinson.
Dan Saddleton is a drummer who has shared the stage with the likes of Carlos Santana, and performed all around Australia! Having grown up on the North Coast he is now back settled in Bellingen and we had an awesome chat about all things music!
Bellingen Based Singer/songwriter Tyler Nakoa is a wanderer, having spent most of the last decade on the road; he's a storyteller of the less travelled path. "I've always written extensively while travelling, there is always so much shaping you while you're on the road; words come easy." A few years ago Tyler started writing songs and taught himself to play guitar. In 2013, he met Holly Mae and they began busking together up and down NSW and performing at small venues both in Australia and Canada. Tyler recorded his first album, titled "Throw Your Stone" in Bellingen, it includes hauntingly beautiful harmonies and violin. These guys are a raw act worth seeing.
Katie Crane is a Bellingen based multi-instrumentalist who plays multple genres of music in High Lonesome and Wild Thyme
Scott Collins is the frontman for renown bluegrass acts The Mid-North and High Lonesome. An incredibly talented singer and songwriter, Scott has received acclaim for songs he has both written and produced.
Quietly determined, Leal has come from busking nightly outside Bellingen's IGA, to developing a career as a bona fide touring and recording artist.
Leal’s new album, the eponymous Yhan Leal, was recorded in Leal’s home in Bellingen and in three renowned Sydney studios. The new full length album contains all the ethereal dreaminess, melodic guitars and haunting harmonies that are the halmark of Yhan's hypnotic style, but also takes a new direction with the augmentation of a full band and production on several tracks. Themes of love, loss and grief, travel, peace and freedom, are explored with a maturity and honesty, that has developed with Leal's own journey of genuine musical evolution.
The single “Up on the Mountain” has a youthful innocence akin to the Laurel Canyon sound of Devendra Banhart and Edward Sharpe, and seemingly explores the paradoxical relationship between peace and stillness, and emptiness and loneliness.
Overall the album tells us that although life is not always easy, it is still worth embracing and celebrating in it's entirety.
Hailing from Bellingen NSW, is kiwi born singer-songwriter Titan Sky. Dancing on the borders between folk-pop and alternative-rock, a refreshing slap around the ears that will get your foot tapping.
Making a significant mark in the East Coast festival scene, Titan Sky is somewhat of a regular performer at famous festivals Mullum and Bello Winter Music. An avid and passionate songwriter, is also successful music educator, known for his engaging songwriting workshops, and work with young people. He has also collaborated with keys player (Cat Emipire’s) Ollie McGill at several live shows, and is building a big local following in the Coffs Coast region.
Anxious love songs, and metaphoric sci fi wanderings. Playful and dreamlike lyrics paint vivid stories in your mind. Expect a heartfelt and passionate delivery that is raw and honest. Verses that draw you in and earworm choruses.
For fans of City and Colour, Angus and Julia Stone, Gang of Youths, The Paper Kites and Vance Joy.
Titan Sky has his finger on the pulse of modern indie folk, and is a voice that needs to be heard.
Joe West is a singer/songwriter who grew up in the Thora Valley near Bellingen NSW before heading to Sydney and later to Nashville in the US to pursue his music career.
Long time Bellingen resident Kye Ruigrok has surrounded himself with music since a young age. From working festivals in Brisbane such as Soundwave festival and Parklife, running online music publication Press Record from 2010 to 2013 and working with videographers to create live music clips which reached 1000's of hits on Youtube. In 2013 he decided to move back to his home town of Bellingen and get involved with local community radio station 2 Triple B FM since 2013. Serving as the chairman of the board of directors and programming manager.
As well as his involvement with local radio Kye is a music journalist with writing credits with Bellbottom, Press Record and Rave Magazine. He has racked up 100s of artist interviews over his time including chatting to some of the biggest artists in the world and Australia. Some Kye’s past interviews have included The Dandy Warhols, Portugal The Man, Angus and Julia Stone, Vance Joy and Hilltop Hoods just to name a few.
Georgie’s musical slog ( we use the world lovingly) began when she decided in year 11, that she wanted to become a classical trumpet player…
After ‘Limping’ through her HSC and pleading for a letter of recommendation rather than her academic score, She moved from Tenterfield, Rural NSW and Studied a Bachelor of Classical Music majoring in Trumpet at Newcastle Conservatorium under the guidance of John Kellaway.
2008- 2016, Georgie has made a living as a freelance Trumpeter, playing in various Opera Companies, Orchestras, Chamber groups, Big Bands, jazz ensembles and more.
Never quite enough to make ends meet, she decided that it may be her singing that could change her fortune…
After a stint in New Orleans, USA, Georgie established herself as a prominent vocalist, learning from some of the best! Back in OZ She frequently guests for numerous bands, and ensembles, and has made her mark in the Jazz world.
It really is about making tasty sounds so people feel something!
Live performance is what makes Georgie tick, however she is desperate to have something recorded, and after a tumultuous 2020 of loosing literally hundreds of gigs, and festival lineups; She’s looking forward to recording, and producing a tangible album that she can share! And if no one likes it, at least her mum can have a copy…
You can see Georgie in her Natural habitat at Spare Room Sawtell
On the 4th Sunday of the Month. @thespareroomsawtell
Georgie has two main Projects.
Tanuki @tanuki.band and Hip Mama @hipmama.band
Danger Waves earliest memory of music was sitting in the back of the car on camping trips up north listening to Pink Floyd on repeat, this indoctrination of sorts set him on a musical journey where there were no boundaries of style and genre, only an amazing pallet of sounds colours and groove. Fast forward to the present and depending on which venue you find him playing whether it be on drums or behind the decks your feet will be set ablaze with the urge to dance to the amazing collection of tunes and experiences he has collected through the years will a tip of the cap to era’s past and present…