Artists
2009 ARTISTS APPEARING .......
South Australian Country Music Festival Proudly Welcome:
" Multi GOLDEN GUITAR NOMINEES "
" SUNNY COWGIRLS" and their BAND
"Celebrating the 31st Annual South Australian Country Music Festival "
The music and original songwriting of Sophie and Celeste Clabburn have struck a chord not just with Country Music fans but Aussies all over. Australians love a good yarn and the Sunny Cowgirls are good story tellers. Their songs are authentic stories of outback life and hard work coupled with universal themes of longing for love and romance while keeping your favourite Ute on the road, Both Sophie and Celeste each have a Holden V8 Ute. The Cowgirls lives and career changed forever in early 2005 when they secured places as aspiring artists in the CCMA College of Country Music in Tamworth and were subsequently signed to Compass Brothers Records and their first album Little Bit Rusty reached No3 on the ARIA Country Charts. Live dates followed including a national tour with Adam Brand and bookings at major Festivals and Ute Musters. They received two Gold Guitar nominations in 2006 and presented two awards on the night then 2008 saw them nominated for Gold Guitars again.The girls have developed a huge fan base in a very short time. With the music turned up it's easy to imagine yourself in an outback pub with a crowd of Jackaroos and Roustabouts determined to have a good time .
FERAL SWING KATZ
GOLD GUITAR WINNERS: In 1996 Stuie French and Michel Rose discovered their common love of Jazz and Country Music so with Stuie's hot than hot guitar licks and Michel's incredible harmony licks on Pedal Steel they created the exciting signature sound of the Feral Swing Katz proving that these guys were born to play together.The list of International Artists they have played with include Merle Haggard - The Highwaymen - Albert Lee and Leanne Rimes to name just a few. Joined by Camille Te Nahu this combination is nothing short of sensational and have clocked up Awards for Australian Independant Duo of the Year - TIARA Best Duo - TIARA Best Female Vocal - TIARA Best Instrumental of the Year - Tasman and New Zealand Album of the Year. Their style incorporates lots of classic Western Swing - Jazz and Country. Feral Swing Katz won a GOLDEN GUITAR and a MO Award in 2002. Four standing ovations and encores from a 2000 strong audience at the St Louis International Steel Convention placed these wonderful musicians among the best in the world. Stuie French was Inducted into the South Australian Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005 - Camille TeNahu was Inducted into SACM Hall of Fame in 2006. Michel Rose was Inducted into the South Australian Country Music Hall of Fame on 8th June 2008.
FISK and CRISTIAN
Donna Fisk has had many accolades bestowed upon her during her career including winning five Southern Hemisphere Country Music Awards. Nominated for the MO Award, Best Female Entertainer at the Australian Country Music Awards, immortalised in the Hands of Fame Park in Tamworth, a Royal Command Performance and several number one hits on Country Music Charts. Michael Cristian is a highly acclaimed and respected ARIA Award Winning Performer and Producer, producing Multi Platinum selling albums for the Seekers and Judith Durham, Johnny Chester, John St Peeters and many other Artists. A guitar virtuoso and multi instrumentalist he has worked with numerous International and National artists and was Musical Director for the Seekers last world tour performing sold out shows at Wembley Stadium and London's Royal Albert Hall. Together as a Duo they are a Tour De force! They have shared the stage with many of the world's greatest Entertainers including Tom T Hall, Dionne Warwick, John Denver, Donny Osmond, Tom Jones, Blood Sweat and Tears and Barry Humphries to name a few. In 1998 they achieved a Top 10 Radio Hit with their song 'Lara' and rocketed into the ARIA Charts with their AFL Anthem 'Rock N Footy' which they ultimately performed to a sell out crowd of 100,000 people on the hallowed turf of the Melbourne Cricket Ground ( plus 100 million viewers who witnessed the 1998 AFL Grand Final International Satellite Broadcast ) They have also won numerous Music Awards throughout their career in recognition of their Songwriting / Production and exciting live performances. Donna Fisk and Michael Cristian continue to be a driving force in the future of Australian Country Music and are currently working on some new material for their forthcoming album due for release this year - world class Songwriting, Musicianship, Production and Vocals with an amazing diversity that spans the musical spectrum from pure to contemporary Country. They have achieved Top 10 Radio Hits and rocketed into the ARIA Charts with their AFL Anthem Rock N Footy which they ultimately performed to a sell - out crowd of 100,000 people on the hallowed soil of the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the AFL Grand Final. Fisk and Cristian will be Inducted into the SA Country Music Hall of Fame in June 2009
MEAGAN LAURIE
The Country Music Industry undoubtedly agrees with Meagan Laurie's exceptional talent Awarding her three consecutive Champion of Champions Titles: Victoria, South Australia and Queensland making Meagan the only person to ever win the trifecta. In 2004 Meagan moved to America to learn ins and out of the Industry at South Plains College in Cleveland Texas where some of Americas most famous Country Music artists jump started their careers. While at South Plains College the faculty awarded Meagan"Outstanding Female Songwriter of the Year" in 2003 / 2004 /and 2005 - "Female Country Swing Vocalist of the Year" 2003 / 2004 / 2005 - "Female Bluegrass Vocalist of the Year" 2004 / 2005 - "Country Swing Instrumentalist of the Year" 2004 / 2005 - "Female Entertainer of the Year" 2004 / 2005. Meagan has also been a member of the "Thursday Nite Live" television program which is aired live each month. Meagan not only writes for her albums but she also provides instrumentation and co-produces. Meagn is also a very competent and proffessional Backing musician and has joined the SA Country Music Festival Backing Band for a number of years now and provides beautiful harmonies for major artists. It looks like Meagan Laurie is well on the road to huge success.
TALIA WITTMAN
GOLD GUITAR WINNER /STARMAKER WINNER: Talia Wittman is the 2008 winner of the Toyota StarMaker Quest and comes from Adelaide South Australia, Talia is a Graduate of the Tamworth College of Country Music and won a Gold Guitar for New Talent of the Year in 2009 at the Tamworth Country Music Awards. Talia won her Gold Guitar with the title track to her StarMaker prize album Reckless Side of Me. Her album has been gaining wide acclaim since it's release last year, including the latest single Ladylike which is currently number five and rising on the Country Tracks Top 30 singles chart. Talia has immersed herself into developing her music and taking her career to the next level
BRADLEY BERGEN
MULTI TALENTED: Bradley Bergen's passion for all things musical saw him winning his first Talent Quest at the tender age of 4 years on his new Dolphin three quarter drum kit, and at the age of nine he had progressed so far through the local ranks that he was hired as the drummer with SA Band True Grit as a fully paid member, he also played Lead Guitar in the same Band. A few short years later his talent and professionalism saw him relocate to Sydney when Beccy Cole asked him to join her 2004/2005 Little Victories Tour and now Bradley has gone on to achieve a National Touring career with Australia's top Artists. In 2005 he also toured Europe with Wayne Law for 2 months performing in Germany, Switzerland, France, Austria, and Italy, he has played regularly on National TV shows with hosts such as Bert Newton and Kerry-Ann Kennelly. Brad Bergen is also a busy Studio Musician and Producer and has played on numerous albums. In a short time he has achieved what most Australian Musicians would take a lifetime to do. For those of us who know him he sings a great song too. Brad's passion, expertise, work ethic's and talent will see him Inducted into the South Australian Country Music Hall of Fame in June 2009
KRISTY COX
South Australian Kristy Cox is a natural born Performer who has always worked hard to achieve her goals. Kristy has won both the Senior and Junior Champion of Champions in South Australia and was one of six Winners of a $20,000 Prize in the Nescafe Big Break. She received a Scholarship to the 2004 Australian College of Music and was a StarMaker Finalist in 2005 / 2006. Kristy now resides in Melbourne where she concentrates on Performing and Songwriting. 2006 saw the release of her debut album From My Eyes which contains 9 tracks. Kristy's raw talent and versatility really shine's through, she can nail a Country Rock Song and then go straight into a Ballad then cover some Bluegrass and turn onto Country Pop. Kristy is very passionate and determined to succeed in the Country Music Industry having gained much experience at a young age and now performs and records in America, her CMC Clip made the Top 50. Her 4 track single recorded in Nashville has had the first track released to radio on NFS. She is definately one artist to look out for as her breathtaking vocals, bright and genuine personality appeal to a vast audience
BRYEN WILLEMS and his BAND
THE SWAMP FOX: Bryan Willems a.k.a. the Swamp Fox usually fronts a five piece band known as the Bayou Boogie Boys playing a mix of originals and drawing from a virtual treasure trove of the best Country, Blues, Swamp, Texas Swing and Southern Rock from the past 50 years. He has worked with numerous Top Artists as well as several overseas acts including Cajun songstress Gayla LeJeune and Texan Floramay Holliday. In addition to fronting his own band Bryen also plays Bass Guitar and provides backing vocals for the band Tall Timbre and performs duets with Nicki Gillis. He has worked as an announcer on Country Radio in Sydney and on Festival Radio in Tamworth. Having moved to Australia from his home in Louisiana and becoming an Australian Citizen for the past few years Bryen's musical influences are of Bayou heritage with an Australian flavour.His album Too Cold At Home features self penned tracks Honky Tonk Song, Beer and Lipstick, he co wrote Deep Down I'm Shallow, Baby are you Runnin' and the beautiful duet As Long As I Live. Honky Tonk Song was named Top 5 Finalist at the US based Independant Music Awards for Country Song of the Year in 2007 and Deep Down I'm Shallow secured him a Top 20 Finalist spot in Unisong International Songwriting Competition in 2007 and charted on the Top 100 Country Hits Chart and his current single Baby Are You Runnin is a hit with Radio. Bryen and the Bayou Boogie Boys are toe tappin' foot stompin' high energy straight up Country stuff.
ALBY POOL
MR COOL: Born and raised in WA Alby formed the band No City Limits in 1986 winning numerous Honours and Awards at Festivals during the following ten years and gaining a strong reputation performing at the Tamworth Country Music Festival from 1991 on. Alby released four albums including the most recent Back In The Swing and currently mixes full band gigs with Duo and Solo performances. Alby Pool was Inducted into the SA Country Music Hands of Fame in 1998
ROYDEN DONOHUE
AWARD WINNER: Royden Donohue has become a familiar name in Country Music over the past few years and now this young man has released six albums has enjoyed considerable airplay and earnt the respect of the whole Music Industry. 2005 Tiara Male Vocalist of the Year / 2005 National Country Music Awards Best New Talent of the Year and 2005 Golden Saddle Awards Finalist. Royden is building a large and loyal Fan base around Australia and has twice been a StarMaker Grand Finalist as well as a Tamworth College of Country Music Graduate in 1999
ANTHONY STEWART
MULTI TALENTED: Anthony Stewart is a seasoned Musician from South Australia and tours with Country Music's top act's. Joining his first band at the age of 12 years he has gone on to achieve a significantly successful career as a touring, backing and recording musician. Anthony has also earnt respect with producing and recording at his studio Red Brick Music Pty Ltd in Adelaide. He continues to be a sought after musician at Festivals and Events around the country,
RICK BARTLETT
ENTERTAINER: Rick Bartlett is a 2006 CMAA College of Country Music Graduate and an entertainer skilled with Vocal and Guitar abilities and a promising Songwriting career. Rick has been presenting his very own Rick Bartlett Cabaret Show with sold out results. Incorporating his own style of Country, Rock, Blues, Favourites, Original material and good fun humour. Rick's first album Wanted Outlaw and his second Aucoustic: People are still selling well today. 2009 has seen him release his new DVD Rick Bartlett & The Outlaw Band Bootlegger. Rick is very energetic on stage and knows how to excite fans with his tributes to American Artists.
MURRAY MAC and his band TRUE GRIT
PRESIDENT South Australian Country Music Festival & Awards: The voice of Murray Mac has continued to shine through some tough competition. His strong vocal sound has won countless Awards and Murray has gone on to earn the affections of Fans across the country. In 2001 Murray became Vice President of the South Australian Country Music Festival and went on to become President in 2005. He regurlarly share's centre stage with Australia's best and with his band "True Grit "was support act for Adam harvey and Lee Kernighan at the OutBack Cattle Drive Concerts. Murray gives powerful performances to a multitude of songs from Ballads to Country Rock and has a massive repetoire. He was the proud recipient of the SA Industry Award for Service and Dedication to Country Music and has recorded two albums " Now & Then" and "Little Bit of Love Little Bit of Honky Tonk". Murray is also well known for his hard work and encouragement of New and Young Talent in the industry and presents the SA "Tamworth" Showcase each year. Murray was Inducted into the SA Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001
DARIN WARNER
AWARD WINNING: A passion for Country Music is the driving force that has taken Darin Warner to where he is today. An extremely Talented Singer / Songwriter Darin is set to have a huge career within the Music Industry. It is life itself that is the foundation of the many songs that he writes and performs. His album Still Pictures is impeccable and he has a new album of originals on the way. Darin has a sense of raw musical perfection that very few are able to flirt with let alone make it their own. If you like Country Music this could be your lucky day. This Singer / Songwriter is on his way to the very top.
CHARLIE McCRACKEN
Charlie McCracken moved to South Australia from WA in the late 80's to become the Lead Vocalist for the band Both Barrels which had huge success for many years and recorded an album in the early 90's. While in WA he won the Overall Pro-am Section in 1983. Charlie now performs around Australia and is a qualified Audio Engineer with a Diploma of Music Industry Technical Production and operates CBM Recording Studios & Services in Adelaide. In 2009 he hosted a tour from SA to Tamworth and is currently compiling songs for the debut of his Independant CD release later this year. Charlie was Inducted into the South Australian Hands of Fame in 2004
JIM HERMEL
Jim Hermel is a Vocalist, Multi Instrumentalist and Songwriter who first recorded in 1970 and early 1980. He has toured the US and SE Asia several timeswith his then band Redbuck. Few performers have worked through the Outback as much as Jim appearing at Camel Cups, Race Meetings, Rodeo's, Festivals and Concerts in remote communities in every mainland state.J im is a dynamic performer whose act includes vocals, Lead Guitar and Harmonica and his style features a wide variety of Country, Country Rock, Blues and Rock N Roll. After a break in recording Jim has released two albums Highway To Ride and The Ballad of Cresswell Mine featuring the songs of SA Songwriter Craig Roberts. Jim also performs with the Coad Sisters as Jim Hermel and the Hot Chicks. Jim was Inducted into the SA Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999 and was Inducted into the Tamworth Hall of Fame in 2009
PETER HORAN
Peter Horan is a sensational piano and keyboard player who presents favourites from Classical to Country and everything in between. Peter's music and high energy performance is a big hit with all generations. Trained by the Sydney Conservitorium of Music his expertise on keyboard and his unique piano style has to be seen to be believed. Peter's famous tune Goanna received wide airplay from Radio Broadcaster John Laws. Two time Gold Guitar Finalist and Inducted into the Tamworth Hall of Fame in 2002 Peter won Instrumental of the Year in 2002 and in 2005 he won the Australian Country Recording Awards for Instrumental Album of the Year titled Encore and then in 2007 released a Christmas Album
SARGE WARNER
Peter Warner know as Sarge to his friends has lived a life that reads like many of the songs he knows and loves. It is in the delivery of these songs that one can see and hear the true conviction of someone that knows no other way than to sing from the heart. His passion for music saw Peter leave school at the age of 14 years and join a band where he tasted the world of entertainment which later lead him to appear on TV shows with Roger Cardwell and Reg Lindsey. The lure of the big lights led him to Perth in 1978 where he formed the band Branded Country which set the benchmark for WA Country Bands for the next five years after which he performed solo. The urge to do more with his music is now a driving force that has motivated him to be where he is today.
AMBER JOY POULTON
STARMAKER FINALIST: Amber Joy Poulton comes from Adelaide an lends her Talents to the role of June Carter in the Johhny Cash Tribute Show Band "Walkin' the Line". Amber co-wrote and performs in "Honky Tonk Angels" the Loretta Lynn Tribute Show which allows her to perform the songs from Loretta herself as well as Dolly Parton - Tammy Wynette / Patsy Cline / Shania Twain / Melinda Schneider and Gretchen Wilson. 2009 will see Amber Joy record an original album of Traditional Country Music
THE COWTIPPERS
BLUEGRASS WITH BULLS: The Cowtippers are a foursome of mighty fine Musicians who hail from Adelaide and beyond. Taking their influences from a cross genre of music including traditional bluegrass, alternate country, folk, hillbilly, and quirky cowboy gone wrong songs. The Cowtippers have a distinct bluegrass flavour which flows through their performance. With songs from a diverse range including ACDC, Hank Williams, Paul Kelly, Johnny Cash and more. You never know what to expect from the Cowtippers. Disclaimer: *** The Cowtippers have never engaged in nor do they endorse the gentle art of Cowtipping ***
DANNY HOOPER
1987 was the beginning of Danny Hooper's venture into Country Music when he began to enter Competitions and the result proved very successful over the next few years as each Competition would see him win Awards for both Songwriting and Vocals. In 1992 a CD entitled Talkin Bout Love was released consisting of mainly original material and gained a lot of airplay and sales.1994 became the year that Danny took on the Country Music Industry and entered the Toyota StarMaker Quest with two of his own songs and was selected as a Top Ten Grand Finalist. The same year he entered the Australian Songwriters Association National Song Competition in Melbourne becoming the winner of the Acoustic Section and Song of the Year with his song I Left You. Going on to win many other Awards Danny released his album The Legacy in 2007 which has 12 original tracks
THE RUSTLERS
The Rustlers burst onto the scene in June 2001 with the release of their Broken Pieces album at the South Australian Country Music Festival in Barmera and the album was released in the United States in 2006. Notable appearances include live television performances to 50,000 people at the Royal Adeleide Show and to a crowd of 40,000 at the 2006 Clipsal Concert. The Rustlers released their second album Sad Dark Lies in 2006 with 14 original tracks which have featured prominently on Independant and Community Radio. Their brand new realease this year Leavin' Me has 12 new originals
STEPHEN R CHENEY
Stephen R Cheney has been receiving accolades from around Europe with his Songwritting skills and featured on European radio based out of Poland. He has travelled over the past 12 months across the East Coast of Australia to many Festivals. He is a Songwriter who has enjoyed success in Europe - USA - New Zealand - Taiwan and Russia. Stephen has released 13 albums and a DVD
MARK TEMPANY and ALISON HAMS
STARMAKER FINALIST: Mark's music continues to provide original Australian music to National and International audience's . His Tamworth "Concert in the Chapel" plays to sellout crowds. Mark has released three albums to wide acclaim. In 1998 he released "Summer Dreams" in 2000 released "Far Away" and in 2003 came "The Long Highway" and he came second in the Unisong International Song Contest . He has been support act to Charlie Landsborough and Kate Cebrano. Mark was Inducted into the SA Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007. STARMAKER FINALIST: Alison returns to the SA Country Music Festival each year where she joins the SA Awards backing band on bass guitar . Alison is also one of Country Music's most professional and versatile Performers. Her music has been seen and heard on National and International print and broadcast media. Alison has won a South Australian Music Industry Award / Young Citizen Award / been nominated for Young Australian of the Year / won the UK Songwriting Competition / SA Great Award and she is also a CMAA College of Country Music Graduate and a StarMaker Finalist. In 2004 Alison accepted an endorsement deal from US based guitar manufactor Daisy Rock Guitars. Alison and her husband Mark Tempany currently work as a very successful Duo. Alison was Inducted into the SA Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007
THE SHERRAHS
Musical Director and co-producer Anthony Stewart together with band members Tracy, Steven, Michelle and Terry have spent a lot of time in their family studio putting together an electric mix of mainstream Country, Bluegrass, Folk and Yodelling songs for their album Reason and Rhyme which proves that there are no barriers in Country Music. Award winning Songwriting team Christine and Steven Sherrah capture the very essence of love and life and once again Steven has teamed with Richard Porteous who produced the Sherrahs album Keep in the Light released on ABC Country Label several years ago. Reason and Rhyme includes a fine selection of popular songs including a haunting version of the Eagles classic Desperado. The Sherrahs were Inducted into the SA Country Music Hall of Fame in 2002
GARY BURROWS
A.P.R.A. State Manager: Gary Burrows has spent many years working in the Music Industry, based in Adelaide he has played in various successful bands including 'Brass Carnival' and 'The Boys' as a Drummer - Singer and Songwriter. Gary currently tours with his band 'The Rustlers' performing at Country Music Festivals and Events around Australia experiencing huge success with his own compositions. Gary has for the past twenty years managed the Adelaide office of APRA and still today is responsible for licensing in South Australia and the Northern Territory. As part of his commitment to the Industry Gary has also served on committee's including Ausmusic - Arts SA - Rockpool - SAMIA and Fuse. Gary Burrows will be Inducted into the South Australian Country Music Hands of Fame in June 2009
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BOB MAGOR
Award Winner: Bob Magor is truly the Master of mayhem and madness and one of Australia's most popular Bush Poet's. He is superb at capturing the humour in ordinary everyday situations in a way that his audience can relate to and this has made his seven books of verse all best sellers. His work is performed by Poet's across the country and his book "The Exodus" won the Bush Laureate Awards for Book of the Year at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Bob Magor was Inducted into the SA Country Music Hall of Fame in 2004
PETER COAD and the COAD SISTERS
Award Winners: Versatile Multi Instrumentalists and Vocalists from isolated Outback SA Peter Coad and the Coad Sisters are now full time Professional Entertainers with over 20 years experience working in the music Industry. Talented musicians and Songwriters Virginia and Lynette started performing as the Coad Sisters in 1989 as a popular Duo then joined Peter in 1991 they still occasionally perform as a Duo. Traditional Country style music, Ballads, Originals, Standards, Yodelling, Contemporary, Irish and other influences with a bit of Bush Poetry and Comedy thrown in it is a full show featuring the group playing live Drums, Lead, Bass, Rhythm Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle, Keyboards, Harmonica and Harmonies
TRACEY RAINS
Tracey Rains has won or placed in every Talent Quest she had entered. In 2007 she was part of the winning Duo section in the CCMA Competition and a Finalist in all the other competitions she entered. She won all five sections at Manila and went on to win the Overall. Tracey performs and sings styles ranging through Traditional, Contemporary, Gospel, Blues, Soul, Mowtown and Pop and has written many lyrics some of which she has put to music. A dedicated performer with the desire to write more original material Tracey is in it for the long haul
JOHN O'DEA
John o'Dea is a prolific writer of all things Australian and is achieving success in the music Industry with his natural sounding vocals delivering each song with feeling. He has twice won the SA Country Music Festival Award of Excellence with his songs Woman From Saigon and No Mean Feat and was a finalist in the 2009 TSA Songwriters Awards again with Woman From Saigon. Old Man in a Little Boys Shoes is the third single from John's album Old Rusty Ute and became a Top 10 hit. Nokia's Music Recommenders chooses two of John's tracks for it's downloads.
BILL BEDFORD
Bill Bedford is one of SA's most noted Balladeers. He has spent many years working in the Country Music Industry and had the popular Country Round Up band. Pioneers such as Slim dusty, Stan Coster and Buddy Williams have been a major influence to Bill and the high standards set by these legends are reflected in Bill's performances. Bill and his sound engineer wife Colleen have travelled from Oodnadatta to Charleville, from the city to the country and perform regularly at the South Australian Country Music Festival as well as Tamworth each year. Bill Bedford was Inducted into the South Australian Country Music Hands of Fame in 2003
OLIVE BICE
Award Winner: Olive is an established and very popular Recording Artist with her own special unique style and is undoubtably one of Australia's best Yodellers. She has a repertoire that takes her audience from the sweet sounds of Anne Murray and Patsy Cline to the sounds of Linda Rondstadt and Dolly Parton. Olive is also a very capable Musician playing Rhythm Guitar - Bass Guitar and Drums and has reached No 8 on the Australian Country Music Charts with her own composition "Making Paper Roses in the Rain". Olive was Inducted into the SA Country Music Hall of Fame in 1989
HEARTLAND
Heartland are a versatile band of experienced musicians with the ability to showcase a variety of instruments. Heartland's members have played in various Old Time Bands, Rock N Roll as well as Country. Pedal Steel player Kevin Bergen is an accomplished musician who has established a reputation as one of SA's finest and has worked in many bands and is in demand as a free lance and recording musician. Kevin was Inducted into the SA Country Music Hands of Fame in 2004
BERNIE and the BANDITS
Bernie and the Bandits have been playing their own style of Country Music for two decades now and Bernie plays clarinet and saxaphone as well. The Bandits are able to mix and match a repertoire to suit most audiences mixing it up with Standards and Classic Country Music. They are a fun band with plenty of Sing a Long tunes
CHOOKA WILLIAMS
Chooka first performed in 1964 for the Ouyen District Hospital Fund Raising Concert playing Rhythm Guitar and was Lead Singer for the Owltones. During the 70's and 80's he continued with Marton Barton and Fargo. He recorded Sunset Country with Star Productions in 1997, in 1999 came Mallee Country and his current CD is Still Steady. Chooka participated in the Olympic Torch Song Contest and co-wrote the winning song that was performed while the cauldron was being lit
GUIDO DAVIES
Guido Davies is a Singer / Soundman from Wentworth and is a regular at Festivals and at the SA Country Music Festival. Guido is well known for his rendition of The Green Green Grass of Home. He started playing guitar and singing at the age of 19 years and his first love is Country Ballads
Other Artists/Bands Appearing are: SA FESTIVAL BAND FULLY LOADED RICK DIAMOND DARYL KNOWLING ANDREW KEMP PHIL KING BUSH POETS GUMMY BILL MIKE KELLY BUSKERS and Lots More ............................ If Your Gonna Do It ... Do It In The Riverland! Check Program for Performance times and Venues of all Artists and Bands
