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2010 Music
blend traditional Americana stylings with deeply honest Australian storytelling to create their simple and expressive style of bluegrass/folk music. John Flanagan has been performing around Melbourne since 2004 as a singer/songwriter and front man for 5-piece Melbourne band Glory Tuesday. Since late 2008 he has been joined by the Begin Agains: Jane Patterson, Andy Zito and Mark Zito, who add warm vocal harmonies and delicate instrumentation to the sound.
John Flanagan and the Begin Agains live show will have you dancing and humming along to their well crafted tunes.
Reminiscent of the streets of Ghana, West Africa; Keshie is a unique combination of songwriters from Melbourne who are giving Afro grooves their own little Aussie twist.
Inspired by the booty shaking rhythms of West Africa, Keshie has one goal in life; to get people dancing! By combining their love of high energy percussive grooves with their roots of that sweet Aussie life, Keshie can bring the funk anytime of day or night and are sure to put out the good vibes that they are renowned for.
Darling of jazz, Jade Leonard will keep your toes tapping with a wide repertoire of smooth tunes. The jazz and contemporary artist has more than a decade of performance experience and has been wowing crowds throughout Australia and the world. “I love to play the piano and sing songs as I am a natural entertainer with a family history of professional performance dating back to the 1940s,” says Jade.
Qualified in music and music teaching, Jade is now working to fulfill her dream of performing and providing entertainment to international audiences. “I have a fantastically varied musical repertoire to draw on and am able to tailor my performances to suit any occasion,” she says.
Full of enthusiastic dance beats, harshly distorted guitar, blasting synths, dark bass tones and unique vocals, 8 Bit Love are creating their own style, pushing the boundaries, dubbing themselves ELECTROCK.
8 Bit Love have developed a solid live show incorporating guitars, synths, laptops, and drums to keep things interesting and get the crowds moving. Whether you’re the type to tap your toes or nod your head, or wildly dance around in the middle of the room, 8 Bit Love will make you want to move. The band have been known to get crowds spontaneously jumping and dancing around to their songs, creating a great energy on and off stage.
Having just finished recording their debut EP, Super Mario Lovers, 8 Bit Love are getting ready and set to take their music to the masses. Watch this space!
Young Heretics is Melbourne based duo, Matthew Wright and Kitty Hart - eccentric twins, both with a love of warped pop music and sonic invention. The dual vocal attack incorporates theatrical soundscapes, driving beats and a massive selection of other instruments to create a dynamic and inventive sound that is sure to send shivers down your spine.
Having written together for over 15 years, the musical chemistry between the two is evident throughout every aspect of their sound. Creatively and professionally beyond their years, the shows they have performed have caused a huge stir amongst punters and industry alike.
And…super special surprise band. Be sure to come down to World Vegan Day to check out a set from our very special surprise guests!