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![Christopher Reed Photo of Christopher Reed](../Photographs/performers2023/A2834_CR_202.jpg) ![Gregg Leonard Photo of Gregg Leonard](../Photographs/performers2023/GreggLeonard.jpg)
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.
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![Eklectik Gold Eklectik gold perform at Uranquinty 51](../Photographs/performers2023/Eklectik%20Gold.jpg)
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
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![Frock and Troll Photo of two performers standing in front of dead car](../Photographs/performers2023/FrockandTroll.jpg)
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.
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![Jensen family band Jensen family stands in front of a piano](../Photographs/performers2023/jensen%20family%20band.jpg)
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.
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![Luke Robinson Luke stands holding a guitar in front of a microphone](../Photographs/performers2023/363799051_768505741943648_70966091175078763_n.jpg)
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.
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Mosida
Three generations of one family, Mosida play original
and cover material and are heavily influenced by the
sounds of artists such as The Waifs and early Michelle
Shocked.
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![Peter Hicks Photo of Peter Hicks smiling holding a guitar](../Photographs/performers2023/Peter%20Hicks%20guitar1.jpg)
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.
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![Sally and Andrew Sally playing violin and Andrew playing guitar](../Photographs/performers2023/Sally%20and%20Andrew.jpg)
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.
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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
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![Tin Shed Rattlers A crowd of people dance in front of the stage where Tin Shed Rattlers are playing](../Photographs/performers2023/BushdanceTinShedRattlers.jpg)
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.
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![Toby Mobbs Toby Mobbs smiles from in front of his performance posters](../Photographs/performers2023/Tobyn%20Mobbs.jpg)
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.
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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.
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![Wallaby Bush Duo Outdoor photograph of Susannah sitting playing violin and Dave standing playing guitar](../Photographs/performers2023/WallabyBushduo.jpg)
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.
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![Warralakin The two members of Warralakin stand smiling](../Photographs/performers2023/Warralakin%20pic.jpeg)
Warralakin
https://www.facebook.com/warralakin
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.
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