Uranquinty Artists Hall of Fame

Christopher Reed & Gregg Leonard

Stories, Emotions and Melodies

https://christopherreed.au

Christopher Reed has been singing, playing guitar and writing poems and songs for over 50 years. He splits his time between Melbourne and Wagga Wagga. Now retired from a distracting day job that became a career, Christopher has refocussed on his music with the release of seven songs - four of his own and three by Kris Kristofferson, John Prine and Ann Reed. His EP “The Gentle in Me” is available as a CD and the songs are on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music and iTunes. The songs were produced by, and feature, Gregg Leonard.

Gregg Leonard is a multi-genre composer, music producer and sound designer whose versatile composition and production abilities are brought to life by his expertise in marrying music and sound to the visual medium. Gregg’s work has been featured in numerous films, television shows, trailers, ads and recording projects. After many years based in Los Angeles, he has recently relocated to Wagga Wagga.

Eklectik Gold

https://www.youtube.com/@eklectikgold758

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063539438215

Trish Davies and David Dunbar are Eklectik Gold, A fusion of both original and Folk music with thought provoking lyrics and solid rhythm

Frock n Troll

https://www.frockntroll.com/

https://www.facebook.com/frockntroll

Gus and Sherri Olding are "Frock n Troll'. Finding it hard to describe their genre when asked, they decided to invent their own - Australian Mountain Music. With a splash of folk, bluegrass and country, and a good dash of Australiana, it perfectly describes their musical offerings. They share songs about their travels, songs about their home, love, money and other relevant stuff, all in their own unique style.Complimenting these are a small but diverse selection of covers and traditional music that Gus and Sherri have been inspired by and have made their own.They have just completed their third highly successful tour with country legend and Golden Guitar winner Graham Rodger and are keen to keep the van on the road. There isn't much better than seeing the country while you share music with mates. “Little Dirt Road”, their latest album, reflects their love of the mountains, rivers and valleys of the Australian High Country and the beautiful life they have created there.

Jensen Family

The Jensens are truly a Quinty family.

Holly Jensen has performed her wild piano compositions at Uranquinty festival many times, and now is attempting to “arrange “ herself into a collaboration.

Liz Ellerbock Jensen is most likely the true Folkie of the three as she plays fiddle from the Oldtimey tradition, and might never have deviated, but for Jack's Pop music, Jazz, country, Reggae, and European influence, which she has embraced as harmony singer and bass player extraordinaire.

Jack provides vocals, guitar, harmonica, banjo and fiddle

Their set includes piano, fiddle, banjo, harmonica, guitar and bass, with vocal harmony.  No opera or hiphop will be played.

Luke Robinson

https://soundcloud.com/lukerrobinson

https://www.facebook.com/lukerrobinson.music

As folk music legend Pete Seeger once said, “A good song reminds us what we’re fighting for”. With carefully-crafted lyrics and a rich bass voice accompanied by acoustic guitar, Luke’s rousing anthems, contemplative ballads and comical compositions range from our First Peoples to refugees, larrikins to mongrels, military misadventures to the war on drugs, fracking, farming, coal, climate change, and other themes of Australian life and politics. Contributing to the vital tradition of folk musicians addressing the social and environmental issues of their time, his songs inspire, amuse and unsettle - sometimes all at once. In the words of Woody Guthrie “it’s a folk singer’s job to comfort disturbed people and to disturb comfortable people”.Playing in a blend of folk, rock and country styles, Luke counts as influences artists such as Shane Howard, Kev Carmody, Redgum, Midnight Oil, Fred Smith, Neil Murray, Billy Bragg, Johnny Cash and Phil Ochs. Originally hailing from country Victoria, he now lives in Whian Whian, near Lismore, northern NSW, and has performed at folk clubs and festivals across the country. Be sure not to miss this powerful voice for a better Australia.

Mosida

Peter Hicks

https://www.facebook.com/peterhickstas

Peter has been performing original and traditional folk and blues in the Australian folk club and pub circuit for over 30 years as well as at festivals like Maldon, Cygnet and the National. His trademark fingerstyle guitar accompanies his passionate songs that act as a call to action for progressive causes like union rights, lgbti+ rights, anti war causes and climate change He uses also humorous topical parodies on current political leaders to keep the audiences smiling - “His songs have bite – they have teeth” John Dengate. Now based in Tassie his songs also reflect the environment and concerns of the Island State.

Sally Taylor & Andrew Swainston

Sally Taylor is a stalwart of the Australian Folk Festival scene. She plays fiddle in a diversity of styles with flare and passion, and has travelled to the sources of the musics she loves to learn from some of the masters and soak up the traditions. She is a founding member of the bands Flap!, Stray Hens, Dev'lish Mary and Triskel and took Appalachian Heaven to new heights. Currently uncling with The Ugly Uncles, she has also toured with Peter Daffy and Steve Gilchrist, Nigel Wearne and Tracey Bunn. At the 2013 National Folk Festival she performed with USA’s mandolin legend Mike Compton. But her most proud performing moment was at the 2013 Port Fairy Folk Festival when she soloed for Arlo Guthrie at the Woody Guthrie 100 year Anniversary Tribute Concert to a packed house. Sally is also a strong vocalist, revelling in intricate harmonies and loving any chance to sing Union ballads and songs of the working class with gusto.

Andrew is a guitarist and singer-songwriter who draws inspiration from a wide range of artists such as Woodie Guthrie, Ewan McColl, Phil Ochs and Tom Lehrer. He has played extensively in Melbourne and across the UK as a solo artist and in bands, such as Laughingstock, Red Rattlers, Bassa Bassa, Dr Fray and most recently in the Old Time Union Band with Sally Taylor, Ian Alexander and his son, Alec. He combines songs of workers' struggle, social satire and ironic humour. He has performed at Port Fairy, Walhalla and Maldon Folk festivals, among many others, as well as festivals across England, Wales and Scotland. He has played at Union picket lines, Trades Halls and the Castleford Working Mens' Club for a Miners community in West Yorkshire, his proudest moment.

STRUM Ukulele Group

STRUM (Super Talented Riverina Ukulele Musicians) have been playing for over 7 years and have a wonderful selection of folk songs to share with like minded folk- We encourage all players, and singers to join in a fun folk jam and singalong in Jacks Hut

Tin Shed Rattlers

The Tin Shed Rattlers are one of, if not the only, bush dance bands left in the Riverina, and as the tradition starts to die out around the country, the band finds it more important than ever to keep local toes tapping. They are based loosely around south western NSW, from Wagga to Narrandera to Griffith to Grong Grong. The original line up of this band came together in 1971  DOWNSIDE Hall has been the home of the Tin Shed Rattlers for most of their 50-year career.

The Downside Family Bush Dance is at the heart of what the Rattlers do, and both the band and their country-style bashes have become an integral part of the Riverina's entertainment history.

Toby Mobbs

www.tobymobbsmusic.com

https://www.facebook.com/TobyMobbsMusic

Toby Mobbs is a librarian by day and pop-folk singer-songwriter by night. Mobbs has sought to carve a unique music style both live and in the studio by incorporating thick, dynamic, and rhythmic guitar, warm vocals, and introspective lyrical storytelling. When not in his hometown of Albury NSW, you will find him traveling around Australia finding new towns and audiences to connect with, providing insight into the stories behind the music, and promoting his latest studio releases.

While Toby has been labelled one of the hardest working independent touring musicians in the country, his studio recordings shine a different light to his stripped back performances on stage. These recordings break far away from the solo artist typecast, showcasing a unique interpretation of the many musical genres that inspire his writing.

In 2022 Mobbs toured every Australian capital city for his ‘Placid In The Rough’ National Tour travelling 14,500km in his car over 28 days. This tour promoted his debut album by the same name with tracks taking out the #1 spot on the Atomic music charts for an unprecedented 15 consecutive weeks, #1 spot for Rock and #2 overall on the Triple J Unearthed charts, and #3 on AMRAP's national weekly regional charts.

Wallabindi

https://www.facebook.com/monicamooremusic

Wallabindi is a proud Wadandi Bibbulmun Noongar singer/songwriter hailing from Boorloo, Western Australia. She is an incredibly versatile artist, touring both nationally and internationally for 20 years. As a descendant of several stolen Generations, Wallabindi is passionate about keeping her culture strong and alive through her music. She weaves powerful stories, truth telling and reflections throughout her performances, accompanied by her talented co-writer and long time collaborator Richard Gorter on guitar. Their performance will include songs from their recently released EP, Wallabindi Dreaming.

Wallaby Track Bush Duo

https://www.facebook.com/daveellistonmusic

A duo featuring Susannah Clark on violin and Dave Elliston on guitar and vocals. These two are normally found part of a larger traditional Australian folk group known as the Wallaby Track Bush Band who enjoy singing classic songs about convicts, shearers, bushrangers and other usual suspects. The larger group often perform for bush dances in their home state of Tasmania and recently enjoyed a 2023 summer playing at the Cygnet and Illawarra folk festivals.

Warralakin

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Hear the Music, Smell the Dust, Listen to the Stories. Phil Gray is Warralakin. He has lived and worked in the wilds of Western Australia and has a lifetime of Story, Song and Verse that reflect an Australian way of life. From playing around campfires on the Nullarbor Plain; singing in wild Irish themed Kalgoorlie pubs, Gascoyne shearing sheds and Murchison community gatherings Phil is a founding member of Loaded Dog. Along with the 'Dog', and singularly, he has performed at the National, Top Half, Illawarra, Fairbridge, Nannup, Araluen, Nanga and Folk in the Forest Festivals.He's fought fires and been bitten by dogs, kangaroos, snakes, penguins and various spielers and snake oil salesmen. He's still here looking forward to the opportunity to share some of his Australia with you. Together with his wife Yvonne, Phil is looking forward to meeting you.