The Sunshine Coast is home to a talent trove of musicians and the last 12 months have served up some tough times to them.
Many of us have missed hearing live music and getting on the dance floor.
Thanks to a grant from the Australian Government Live Music Australia program, Tewantin Noosa RSL has got you covered with their new “Live and Original” sessions on Saturday’s in the Diggers Bar from 7pm.
They have some great original bands are booked over the next five months.
Coming up over the next few months are:
3 July: Kieran Wicks
A rock n roll romantic, blues storyteller and song-writing journeyman, this master of six and 12 string guitars charms audiences with his phenomenal voice, cheeky wit and gritty, animated tales.
10 July: Andrea Kirwin
Australian/Fijian singer-songwriter with a warm stage presence, retro soulful sound and a knack for storytelling. Her unique brand of island soul continues to evolve and her latest album Bloom was launched last month.
17 July: Three bands: Sugarbag Blonde, Total Radio Silence and Flira
An eclectic night with three original performers to hit the stage! First up is Sugarbag Blonde with rock and blues; followed by Total Radio Silence, offering post grunge rock reminiscent of Soundgarden and Foo Fighters; and finally youth metal band, Flira.
24 July: Anna & Jordon
Offering a unique brand of indie/folk/pop their music encapsulates the duo’s charm and authenticity. Their music is fun, charming and folky. They have been described as the “epitome of original folk”, telling their stories with their original songs and enchanting their listeners with their flawless harmonies.
31 July: Kelly Brouhaha
An award winning songwriter whose unique style simple cannot be put into a box. From big blues to soulful country, it is music that is real and raw and vulnerable.
7 August: Mayah
At just 19-years-old, with her acoustic guitar, kick and harmonies, Mayah plays an arrangement of beautifully constructed melodies. She tells stories of broken hearts, betrayal, challenge, triumph, love and optimism with a depth and poignancy that belies her young years.
21 August: Mark Porter
Influenced by the music that came out of America’s Deep South, Mark’s renditions are raw, played on acoustic and dobro guitars backed by a stomp box. Classic blues with earthy originals, delivered with impressive presence, that is never overstated.
28 August: Jesse Taylor
Jesse is an Indie Folk artist inspired by coastal travels, adventures, surfing and enjoying life. His music has been used in the Hollywood film industry and various tv shows around the world. His music stirs up raw emotion and makes you want to travel coast to coast.
