Maurice. Studied the accordion in the UK from a young age and has played in various dance bands both in the UK and in Australia. Roger played reeds with a number of bands in the 60's including appearing on Channel 9 with the "Cravats". Rick. Took up the guitar in the late 1950’s. Played most of the famous clubs in Liverpool, including The Cavern Club. Brian. Worked for several years at the old Embassy Ballroom, the Lido Nightclub and then 20 years at the Rex Hotel playing cabaret and backing Floor Shows. Denis. Formed his first trio and played piano in 1960 playing jazz, rock, pop, and country in Mildura and also plays Bass guitar.
adyo.com.au

The Adelaide Youth Orchestra (AdYO) is an 80 piece symphony orchestra comprising the best of South Australia’s emerging young musicians from the ages of 14 - 25. Under the baton of Artistic Director Keith Crellin, AdYO offers the opportunity for young instrumentalists to showcase their skills in orchestral playing. The orchestra performs masterworks of the symphonic repertoire (including Australian compositions) in a challenging and rewarding musical environment. AdYO is committed to achieving the highest standards of performance and each year there is an opportunity for the finest young musicians to perform a solo work with the orchestra.
adyo.com.au

Adam is at the forefront of performing multi-instrumental solo shows using live sampling and looping. His influences are deeply rooted in many styles from Indian and Eastern music to Jazz and he has mastered numerous instruments including Saxophone, Bass, Voice and the humble egg-shaker.
www.coma.net.au/Bios.html

Ukrainian born guitarist Aleksandr Tsiboulski is first prize winner in six international competitions, including the 2006 Tokyo International Guitar Competition, and is currently the Australian-American Fulbright Scholar in the Visual and Performing Arts, based at the University of Texas at Austin. Alex's main teachers have included Andras Tuske, Timothy Kain at the Canberra School of Music (Australian National University) and Adam Holzman at UT Austin. He has had masterclass with many of the leading figures in the guitar world today, including Leo Brouwer, John Williams and David Russell. He has also taken lessons from Angelo Gilardino, David Leisner, Ernesto Bitetti and Carlo Barone. He is three-time recipient of the Andres Segovia Memorial Scholarship to undertake residencies at the Banff Centre for the Arts in Canada, working and performing with such artists as Edgar Meyer (bass) and Patrick Gallois (flute), as well as a number of leading instrumentalists and composers of his generation. Performances have taken him all around Australia, as well as to Great Britain, United States, the former Soviet Union, Mexico, Ireland and Canada. 2007 will see an extensive tour of Japan

Anna Coleman is currently studying Honours in Clarinet Performance at the Elder Conservatorium of Music under the tutelage of Peter Handsworth. She is heavily involved in the university ensembles and has held principal positions in the Elder Conservatorium Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra as well as taking part in many chamber ensembles. Anna has participated in masterclasses with a number of distinguished clarinettists including Paul Dean, Barnaby Robson, David Shephard and Robert Schubert. Anna also performs regularly in the lunch hour concert series at Pilgrim church, with local theatre groups and with the Adelaide Youth Orchestra.

Musical Director Daphne Harris was a professional Operatic Soprano for much of her working life, and, as a teacher of singing, shows considerable skill in getting good performances from a very diverse collection of voices. Members travel from all over the metropolitan area - some using public transport - and make a weekly contribution to the expenses of our amazing accompanist, Sue Nancarrow. Co-ordinator Barbara Coomblas deals with the general administration, as well as occasionally arranging music for the choir. We have a treasurer, Beryl Sutton, and secretary Irene Bamfield, and a small executive committee. Most other choir members assist in some way with other necessary tasks.
www.users.on.net/~arachne/ARPAchoir.html

It is too simplistic to describe Ash Grunwald as just a blues musician. Born of an African father and an Australian mother, Ash was drawn to the blues from an early age. Combining delta blues with hypnotic, ‘phat’ grooves, this one-man band has the voice of an angel working on the chain gang. More than just a powerhouse vocalist, Ash is sliding, stomping and hollering his way into the lives of fresh audiences around the globe.

Samantha is an experienced concert soloist having performed with the Adelaide University Choral Society, Adelaide Chorus and Graduate Singers. Whilst living in London she sang for the Bristol Bach Choir, the Orlando Chamber Choir (London, UK), and performed two successive seasons with the chamber ensemble 'Le Symphonie des Plaisirs' at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Scotland.
Tricia graduated from her Bachelor of Music in 1993, but she has recently returned to formal music studies at the Elder Conservatorium to complete her Bachelor of Music (Honours). This return to musical pursuits comes after a long hiatus in following other career interests. Tricia is looking forward to playing an active role among Adelaide’s early music community. She studies with Lynton Rivers

The Ben Gillard Quartet brings a unique twist to Jazz with four very musical and educated players, who have all played many different styles in their musical careers. The band only pushes on stronger and continues to blossom as it becomes more and more a part of Adelaide's entertainment scene. Ben Gillard, Sam Leske (Guitar), Nikki Stedman (Bass) and Holly Thomas (Drums) all met while studying the jazz performance degree in 2007. The band formed shortly after and began doing regular and one-off gigs at various venues and festivals around South Australia.
www.myspace.com/bgquartet

Unstable Ape Records is proud to present THE DEVIL HAS MY DOUBLE, the new solo album by Hollywood glamour icon JANE BADLER, with Melbourne band SIR. The album is a mix of fame, sex and solitude, set to a sweeping soundtrack of cold soul and passionate synthetics. THE DEVIL HAS MY DOUBLE is a tale of too much, too long - how a charmed life has a price that eventually must be paid. Lyrically and musically, the album reflects Jane’s remarkable life and career, from her initial public notoriety as Miss New Hampshire in the 1972 Miss America pageant, to her long and varied career in Hollywood B films and television. Jane is best remembered for her portrayal of sexually-charged villain Diana in the cult sci-fi classic ‘V’.
www.myspace.com/janebadler - www.myspace.com/sirmusic

The Bluescasters formed in mid 2006 in what has now become Adelaide’s longest running blues jam @ the Blackwood RSL. All the members of the band have been in various musical environments over the years but have now focused all their attention to “The Bluescasters”. The set list reads like a who’s who of the blues industry covering songs from B B King, Clapton through to the Fabulous Thunderbirds and the list goes on. With such a variety of different styles on offer it really showcases the bands raw energy.
www.thebluescasters.com

Performances from this schools most talent classical music soloists.
www.brightonss.sa.edu.au

Be sure to catch these emerging young Jazz specialists playing some of your favourite Jazz charts.
www.brightonss.sa.edu.au

Three times winner of 'the South Australian songwriter of the year' and Bank's Music 'Best New Music' Award winner Cal Williams jr has recently released his debut UK album 'Driving as a form of prayer' to exceptional reviews. "This album is absolutely fantastic and delivers on every level. You actually feel as if you out in the Wild West just sort of checking stuff out. The songs feel so pure that I can't fault this album at all, every aspect of it was phenomenal. With the album I got a little piece of paper say that Cal had won the "South Australian song writer of the year" award 3 times as well as the Banks music "Best new music" award. Quite rightly so it would be a crime for this artist to go unnoticed
www.myspace.com/calwilliamsjr

Christopher comes from the small country town of Quorn, 40km north of Pt Augusta in the Flinders Ranges. At the age of 5, he started learning the piano under the tutelage of Mary Maloney, where he stayed until he moved to Rostrevor College, Adelaide, upon which he undertook studies with Audrey White in 2003. Whilst at Rostrevor, Christopher was first trombonist in the schools senior band and the bassist in the schools rock band, whilst flirting with several other musical fields. Apart from piano, Christopher plays trombone, guitar, bass, drums and harmonica. Chris, now 19, is in his final year at the Elder Conservatorium, studying with Lucinda Collins, where he is undergoing a Bachelor of Music with a specialisation in classical piano. In the future, he is looking forward to continuing in the ensembles heard today, with a fringe performance in 2009 a possibility, along with many other recitals in the near future.'

Cookie Baker grew up on a farm by the seaside. She can be spotted gallivanting around our fair city and consistently throughout the countryside. She also has a talent for hiding and is a sucker for adventure. However, the warm melodies, cool wordsmithery and a sugar-velvet voice that Cookie pulls from thin air and wraps in her whimsical guitar ‘n’ piano licks create a potent faux-folk pop-cabaret sensation that these experiences and environments only serve to benefit. . After sell out shows at the Adelaide Fringe in 2008 Miss Cookie is currently recording her much-anticipated debut album, to be released through Mixmasters/MGM later this year.
www.musicsa.com.au/artists/cookiebaker

Denny, a Vietnamese born Chinese, student of Jason Waldron, is well-known in the Adelaide Chinese community as an experienced and active performer. He also collaborates extensively with other instruments such as marimba, guitar(s), piano and Guzheng (Chinese zither), together they organized and perform music around the world under the series title “A Musical Journey Around The world”. Denny teaches both privately and in school.
Cathy has been involved in the music scene around Adelaide for many years starting as a founding member of the “Adelaide Guitar Players”, playing to packed audiences. She is a very successful teacher and was invited to give children’s masterclass in the inaugural Darwin International Guitar Festival. Cathy has collaborated in the publications of guitar music books & methods with her husband, Jason and she regularly plays solo, accompanying and various ensembles.

Bringing West African Musical Culture to Australia, Djef Djel members perform different and complementary rhythms which simultaneously weave an elaborate tapestry of cross rhythmic fabric driven by the remarkable drummer Lamine Nanky. Nankys djembe solos dance with an incredible complexity and precision, drawing upon his talent for improvisation and marking the footsteps of Djef Djels traditional dancer,Sally. Alongside the interdependence between drum and dance leis the song, which accompany each rhythm and are sung in Mandinka and Wolof languages. The songs celebrate the prosperity, generosity, ceremonial traditions and spiritual foundations of Senegalese culture. Not only is the music performance fantastic but the ensemble also look stunning in their traditional West African costume and outgoing personality. Thank you.

The Dukes of Jazz is currently celebrating its twenty-eighth year as a six piece band, Formed in 1980, this popular South Australian group has performed widely over that time – around Adelaide pubs and clubs, at many jazz festivals, both locally and interstate, and at many Australian Jazz Conventions. This versatile band’s style ranges from Dixieland Jazz to Swing and Mainstream as well as covering Blues, Ballads and Latin. This wide variety of sounds and styles stems from a front line of multi-instrumentalist and one of the best rhythm sections in the business. The “Dukes” present top quality jazz in an entertaining fashion for dancing or for listening – foot-tapping, swinging jazz, with a sense of humour thrown in for good measure. Their CD “The Dukes Play the Duke” (and other Great Composers) plus their latest recording “The Dukes of Jazz - Live @The Prom” is available from the band at gigs or through JazzScene Magazine

The brass ensemble is a student ensemble comprising students from the Elder Conservatorium. The students are drawn from a number of different courses….Bachelor of Music Classical Performance, Bachelor of Music Education and Honours Performance. There is also one high school student who has a scholarship at the Elder Conservatorium. The aim of the ensemble is to expose the students to the vast and varied repertoire that has been written for this ensemble, while continually extending their technical and ensemble skills. This ensemble performs for a variety of functions, plays for all of the graduation ceremonies at Adelaide University as well as doing a number of concert performances at various venues around Adelaide. The current ensemble is directed by Howard Parkinson, Head of Brass at the Elder Conservatorium.
www.music.adelaide.edu.au/staff/brass/howard_parkinson.html

There will only be one chance to see this classic tale –a kind of baroque Liebestod. It will be performed in Elder hall on November 1st at 6-30pm. The conductor is Keith Crellin who is Head of Strings at the Conservatorium and the Stage Director is Rob Croser, Stage Director for the Independent Theatre in Adelaide. The production will feature the vocal stars of the future from The Vocal School at the Conservatorium and a Chamber Orchestra of our finest string players. It promises to be a very exciting production of a wondrous work with arias, choruses and dances to excite the senses and produce galloping housemaid’s knee!!! Come to Allans on the morning of the 8th of September to get a preview of the glorious things to come.

Eric was born in Peebles Scotland; he left school at 16 and worked in a variety of jobs. When he was 18 he joined a pop group which became Eric and the Informers, then followed 2 years of no great success!
He migrated to Australia in 1969, eventually ending up in Brisbane. Then came "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda' which won 3rd place in a song writing contest! The rest as they say is history. Eric is now Australia's best known folk musician, touring extensively around the world as well as at home. He has been awarded the Order of Australia as well as the UN Peace Medal. His songs have been sung and recorded artists such as Joan Baez ,Donovan, Slim Dusty and John Williamson .
ericbogle.net

Whoever you compare Etype to there is no denying this group is up there with the best of them. The way they wrap their songs in contemporary jazz/ soul conjures images of a late night dinner party jam session with Joss Stone and Michael Bublé. This five-piece group, who have been known and loved for their contemporary jazz for the past 15 years now presents; Etype, their new album and a new direction in sound and original music. This adult contemporary album is timeless and is a debut release for the group re-branded; Etype – due for release in Australia mid-September 2008.
www.etypejazz.com

Evolution trio comprises Ken Cooney (drums), Dave Merigot (keyboards) and Toby Martin (bass guitar). Playing a unique blend of jazz, classical and latin, the group draws on jazz standards, the work of classical composers (including Bach) and, in particular, features original compositions by Dave Merigot.
www.evolutionjazz.com

Expresiones is a world music group that touches different genres and combines them to create a unique sound. Newly reformed it has been 6 years since the group has performed. With a mature sound the group hopes to come back on the scene and make a mark on Adelaide. Heading the group is the son and father combination of Noni and Jaime Espinosa, alongside with keyboardist, percussionist Tony Hole. Expresiones started in the early 90’s as a project group that was involved in a Fringe Out West performance. Since then the group has had major changes. In the late 90’s Expresiones became known for its’ distinctly Andino Funk sounds.

Back in mid 2006, the fishbowl boys formed under teacher Jonathan Bligh. Now the boys are going as strong as ever, learning song after song, and performing at many different events. At the end of term 3, 2007 the boys travelled to Sydney to compete, and participate in the National Barbershop Convention. At the convention the boys learnt many things about barbershop, and met many fellow Barbershoppers from across Australia and some from overseas as well. The boys were fortunate enough to win the title of National School Barbershop Champions. Now the boys have the next convention in their sights, Hobart in 2009. They plan to better their performance in the youth competition, and compete in the open competition.
www.myspace.com/thefishbowlboys

GB is a cooperative of world musicians with a flexible lineup including Themis Fernandes (Bolivia) on voice, guitar, charango, pan flutes and percussion, Brendan Fitzgerald, keyboards and accordian, Tim Bennet and Mark Lobban, basses, Stratos (Greece), bazouki, John Jo and others on percussion and a range of instruments. The music is based on traditional Andean and latin songs as well as original tunes. The pace varies from danceable rhythms with afro-carribean to Argentinian and Bolivian influences to more subtle ballads written by Themis. Global Village is set to play at a number of venues in Adelaide over summer leading to the 2009 Adelaide Fringe Festival.

Goldstein is an Adelaide-based folk and roots band that plays upbeat original songs about life in South Australia. Described as an "awesome Aussie band" by Triple J Roots n' All presenter Sarah Howells and "gutsy, heartfelt, tuneful and Ostentatiously Oz in Sound" by Peter Goers of the Sunday Mail, Goldstein's music is in the true folk tradition.The band has just released its second album and been chosen to support the Whitlams for their August tour of South Australia. Goldstein is Adam Hooper (vocals, guitar, accordion, and harmonica), Ben Hooper (fiddle), Robin Pratt (bass guitar, vocals), Jeremy Owen (drums and vocals).
www.myspace.com/goldsteinmusic

Greta Bradman is known as “one of Adelaide’s finest young singers” (the Advertiser). She performs solo recitals and is a regular guest soloist at various choral and ensemble performances. She is one third of award-winning vocal trio Eve and sings with the Adelaide Chamber Singers. Her recent solo work, which has received critical acclaim, includes recitals for The Firm, the Festival Centre Sunday Spectrum series, the Adelaide Contemporary Music Festival and a series of duet Baroque recitals. Other recent solo performances include work with the Philharmonia Chorus, Adelaide Chamber Singers, Syntony, Grads and Cantamus. In 2007 Greta received an Oscart Award for best little concert of 2007. Greta balances her passion for solo voice with PhD study in psychology.

Grifters Inc were formed when former battle rapper Trumps, heard the production work of vinyl fiend and part time hermit Kast. Trumps was very taken with the producing, and instantly stole two beats from Kast. Over soup mugs full of coffee, youtube videos and joint internet vinyl orders, an agreement was reached. Several months, a few arguments over beats and almost a whole album later, Trumps thought of the name "Grifters Inc". When Kast decided he was too lazy to argue, the name was deemed official. Grifters Inc have an album on the way called "A Creature of the Night", and you should look out for it.
www.myspace.com/griftersinc

Gumbo Ya! Ya! formed in late 1987 with the aim of presenting the richness and variety of New Orleans rhythm and blues music hence the name which comes from the New Orleans expression meaning 'everybody's talkin'. The music of the band is an eclectic mix of early R&B shuffle, swing, soul and funk made cohesive by consistently strong dance rhythms. New Orleans music moves both the feet and the soul and catches everyone up in the mardi gras spirit which is undoubtedly why the band has developed such an enduring following.

Holly Bennett, born in Adelaide in 1984, is in her final year of a Bachelor of Music (Honours) at the Elder Conservatorium. She is currently studying under the tuition of Sophie Rowell (Australian String Quartet) and previously under the tuition of Keith Crellin, Jeremy Williams (Grainger Quartet) and Wendy Heiligenberg. Holly is one of the founding members of the Adelaide based Skyline Quartet. As an ensemble they have been supported by the Helpmann Academy in a mentorship programme and participated in the Mount Buller Chamber Music Summer School and Townsville International Chamber Music Festival Winter School. In 2007 the Skyline Quartet were the recipients of the Australian String Quartet Award in the Adelaide Eisteddfod.

A lady of considerable style and eclectic taste in the quality composers, including Gershwin, Rogers and Hart and Antonio Carlos Jobim, with others of lesser exposure such as Sam Cooke and the wonderful Blossom Dearie. JazzBird's [Wendy McPhee]material is straight out of the All-American Songbook, both north and south of central, and the combination of charm, professionalism and right-on pitch makes her someone to listen out for in future. * Swinging along with Jazzbird are the Adelaide Jazz Trio, comprising Peter Merchant on Piano, Geoff Miller on bass and Rob Mastripolito on drums...

The Jazzaholics play a bright, Dixieland style of traditional jazz, influenced by the Chicago Style of the Eddie Condon bands. A feature of the group is their ability to “double” on a second (or third) instrument, providing a wide variety of tone colours that will suit all listeners. Leader Mel Hopgood plays sousaphone and bass, Derek Dalton plays trumpet, trombone and clarinet, Brenton Tregloan contributes on banjo and tenor guitar, while Jon Hunt plays clarinet and all the saxes. To top it off, Bill Polain can be heard on drums and trombone, and the vocals are handled by either Brenton, Derek or Bill. After hearing this band, we reckon you’ll be a “Jazzaholic” too!

John arrived in Australia from Glasgow aged 18 already involved with folk music he continued this on his arrival .An extremely accomplished guitar and mandolin player, he has played with many of S/A's best folk bands and musicians among them Country Express, Denis and Lynne Tracey and his current band Colcannon. He is an award winning instrumentalist as well as writer. John has toured Europe, Britain and North America with both Eric Bogle and Colcannon. He has recorded both as performer and producer with many others as well as releasing an acclaimed solo CD recently He has written and produced 2 "Folk Opera's " The Eureka Suite and the Kelly Collection
www.colcannon.net

A little past yonder, Jimmy the lonely bass player stood pondering his ambition under the bow of a proud chestnut tree. He needed a band and so roamed the province hunting for suitable members. He found a guitar strumming archer, a tambourine playing jester and a drum pounding axeman. From that day forth they were known as Jimmy and The Mirrors. Jimmy and the Mirrors have since released their debut EP “The Rise and Fall of Dow Jones.” They are currently recording their second EP with Wolf & Cub producer Matt Hills.

Julia is in her 3rd year of a Bachelor of music (Performance) at the Elder Conservatorium. Originally from Canberra, Julia came to Adelaide to study violin under founding member of the Australian String Quartet and Head of Strings, Keith Crellin. She is currently learning from Gunars Larsens, visiting artist from the Conservatoire de Lausanne. Julia recently won the Open Instrumental Concerto in the City of Hobart Eisteddfod,and has participated in several Australian Youth Orchestra programs over the past five years. In an upcoming concert, Julia will be playing a solo part in the Concerto for 3 violins and string Orchestra by J.S. Bach with the Elder Conservatorium Chamber Orchestra.

Karnage is a western Aranda man from Hermansberg 130kms from Alice Springs, he grew up in the bush until he was 13 then moved into the town of Alice. Skin name Japaljarri.... He started a group called Central Mob with his cousins performing at festivals and pubs and clubs around Alice and remote communities. Working as a youth worker (petrol/glue sniffers) he did a lot of music workshops helping them develop new skills in music. Music was not really working in a small town so he moved to Adelaide to see what he could find solo. After one year at Adelaide University in music with central aboriginal studies in music he moved on to work as a youth worker with MC brittle on a anti gambling CD with youth who wrote and produced their own song about gambling in the community, communities and missions all over South Australia. Now working full time for Dept of education he has a connection with Mixed in black that provide and promote him as well as Darknis.
Darknis is a Ngarrindjeri RnB/rap artist that has just started her music career last year as she performed at the biggest aboriginal show Blak Nite. Now she performs and writes like a pro because she loves it so much.

Formed in early 2002 by creative director and establishing member (Ringo Rigney ) writing songs to document traditional and contemporary Ngarrindjeri culture and political issues. The message of their music is about education of Ngarrindjeri Culture and of reconciliation, and most of all - UNITY OF PEOPLE. Kineman Karma’s musical vision is to form a world class reggae band as a platform to deliver the strong messages and showcase the talents of some of South Australia’s leading Indigenous musicians. The songwriting, arrangements and line-up has evolved into a powerful cultural and artistic mix.

Kinsale's music is an exploration of Celtic, Latin and Jazz influences. Jack Brennan (Uileann Pipes, Whistles), John Murphy (Steel and flamenco guitars) and Paul Chester (Keyboards). Kinsale have also been invited to play at a major folk Festival in Belgium in 2009. The name Kinsale represents a meeting of Celtic and Latin styles. It is taken from a historic coastal town in Cork, where the Irish and Spanish once joined forces ( ... almost!).

Larusso are a bunch of posh spazzy punk rock winzo's who enjoy jumping and building towers made out of coasters. This four piece band consists of Sam on twang, Tristan on deeps, Ryan on catskins and Max on la-la’s and strings. They are stuffed with banana loaf and drunk on power, making this band a bunch of well-fed happy chaps! The four guys are all former members of the Adelaide United Handstand Academy, where they acquired their supreme wealth and beauty. Top breeders recommend Larusso. Tight.

Lil CrisZZy started at a young age, stunning listeners with his talented lyrics. He already knows what to do to achieve big things Speaking to the right people has got him places already, with his talent and sense of the industry, you don't know what to expect from this up and coming artist. Lil Crizzy is not a new comer to the industry but a hard working talented individual, from the age of 13 he has been laying down tracks and potential flows online and around his school. Lil Crizzy has stunned his listeners with his slick lyrics and his presence onstage. Already knowing what he needs to do to make it big in this industry he is working day and night to make his dream come true while finishing school. Being only 17 the world and industry is at his feet and nothing can stop him.

Lilith Lane in various incarnations has been part of the Australian music underground for over twelve years. If you have frequented Melbourne's live music haunts, it is likely you've seen her pounding piano, strumming guitar, or lending a backing vocal to various bands most recently as permanent member of international touring act Black Pony Express. Lilith’s style blends roots, soul and rock sensibilities.

Linty
Integrates
Nuance
Tweeter and
Yin

'If Lumonics played in a forest, but there was no-one around to hear it, would they make a sound? The short answer is yes. The long answer is yes,… yes they would. Lumonics is what happens when Alex, Cosi, Adrian, and Marguerita play music together using vocals, guitars, bass and drums. Feeding on work from just about every musical era, Lumonics base their sound on music with ambient texture and smooth rhythmic balance, with a little angst thrown into the mix'

Madeline Procopio began playing the violin at the age of seven, and one year later she gave her first public performance at the Norwood Town Hall. Since then Madeline has given many solo performances and has been a prize winner in numerous competitions and eisteddfods, including the Jane Peters award for two consecutive years, the Florence Cook prize, the Robert Mitchell Prize and most recently the Marnie Cowan Elder Conservatorium music scholarship. Madeline was also presented with a 1747 Tomaso Eberle violin that was donated by Berenice Harrisson from Recitals Australia.

In the jazz field, Marlene is held in high regard and has performed for the Jazz Action Society, the Adelaide Jazz Festival, the Mildura jazz Festival, the Middlebrook Winery Jazz Jamboree, the Adelaide Festival City Fezbar, Adelaide Festival Theatre and the Adelaide Festival of Arts. Marlene regularly returns to Sydney to perform at the Basement and Harbour Side Brasserie with the Evan Lhoning Jazz Orchestra. Marlene's regular band members include some of Adelaide's finest musicians; Dave McEvoy on piano, James Sked or Tim Bowen on double bass, Ben Riley on drums, Fred Payne trumpet, and Bob Jeffery on saxophone

Mere Theory regularly perform in Adelaide, the capital of their home state South Australia. Their unflagging work ethic and persistence ensured they would be heard Australia wide thanks to the odd play on indie rock radio stations such as Triple J and Radio Adelaide. Nigel Black has said the name selection was "pretty random" but comes from the idea that nothing is certain, but "mere theory." In both their home town of Adelaide and particularly in Melbourne and the Gold Coast, they have received cult status among local music lovers. The large amount of fans they have on their myspace[3] and the amount of people who attend their gigs is testament to the rapidly growing appreciation for their no-frills, no-nonsense brand of music.
www.myspace.com/meretheory

Featuring soloist Greg Hart, Angus Smith and Ellyanne Bradford bring you the highlights of the Metropolitan Musical Theatre Co production of A White Christmas.

Monkey Puzzle Tree is comprised of Sophie Calderbank, violin; Matt Gorgula, drums; Michelle Lam, keyboard and Dave O'Callaghan; guitar. The group formed late in 2007, and since then have been blending diverse influences to create a sound that is varied, yet uniquely Monkey Puzzle Tree. Hints of tango, flamenco, classical and gypsy are glimpsed through a soundscape that is romantic and inherently beautiful.

Montz is an acoustic folk fusion musician. His influences stem from Bluegrass, Irish, Indian and Japanese music. From London pubs, the streets of Vancouver and Galway, to ancient Japanese temples and shrines he's sang and played banjo. He supported Peter Rowan's Okinawan tour in 1997. After moving to Australia from Japan, he won 1st prize at the 2003 Francis Folk Gathering Musicianship Contest and has played in folk festivals and country music festivals from Tamworth to the Gympie Muster.

Nancy Bates has been considered one of the most dynamic Indigenous performers to emerge out of South Australia for some time, her passion for music has been motivated in part due to her up bringing as an Aboriginal person raised on her home lands in far Western New South Wales, and a desire to write about her experiences. Nancy being the daughter of a traditional Man from the Darling River area and having a European mother made for an interesting life to say the least. Nancy has had to contend with all the issues around her mixed heritage, sometimes just surviving on a daily basis was a challenge. She has witnessed injustice, felt rejection, and suffered hurt and despair for the one’s that she has loved.

I ‘m Andnyamathanha and Ngarrindjeri born on Narrunga land but grew up in the northern suburbs of Adelaide. Hanging out with a local crew who was fully into graffiti during my teenage years, started me listening to hip hop. I really related to this music, not because of the gang violence stuff but its expression of frustration, struggle and racism really struck a chord. Studying at uni, learning more about history, politics and cultures convinced me to make music that younger people can relate to. I was experiencing many worlds and needed to express this. Working in schools as a cultural educator & teaching literacy through hip hop allowed me to focus on my writing. I’ve done gigs at the Big Day Out, Fuse Festivals and the Adelaide Fringe and the Dreaming Festival in Queensland where I performed featuring the Ancient Ones. Everything I rap about is real; it’s from life as experienced by me or my brother boys.

Nice Verdes was born in 2003 when Sally and Jess met on the streets of Vancouver at one of the many peace marches that year. Initially playing together in Vancouver's' iconic 20 piece 'Carnival Band' and 'Joko' a West African Dance Band, they began creating the music of Nice Verdes on the side. Danceable, uplifting- blending traditional music’s with original compositions they've created their own world fusion. Nice Verdes have, and continue to travel, learning, studying, and collecting tunes and influences from around the world, especially from Africa and Latin America. Their sound is unique and hard to categorize, all at once bluesy, latin, gypsy, jungle, folk, and constantly growing- remaining true however, to the spirit of the peace march, celebrating unity in diversity, equality, and sound 'ecology'.

In the broad global community that we now know as “World Music” magic is always waiting to happen. Bring together musicians from different countries, different cultures and often strangely different musical traditions and the result is often a hybrid that sparks real alchemy – the kind of excitement you experience at hearing something genuinely new and unique. That’s exactly what happened when Melbourne’s Nicky Bomba met up with Ethiopia’s Dereb Desalegn.
www.myspace.com/nickybombasolo

Peter Handsworth began his formal studies in clarinet with David Shephard at the Elder Conservatorium of Music in Adelaide, where he completed a first class honours degree in music performance in 1987. As a recipient of a QEII Silver Jubilee Trust Award and ABC Young Performers Award he undertook postgraduate studies with Professor Wolfgang Meyer at the renowned Hochschule für Musik in Karlsuhe, Germany. This was the beginning of a successful international performing career that has taken him to all parts of the world performing as a soloist, chamber and orchestral musician, and teacher.

After studying music together in high school we all relocated to S.A. and formed PITCHFORK in 2002. We spent the next four years writing and recording 6 demos and doing shows. Due to injury Michael left the band on Christmas 2006 and Tim and Jon continued writing. With Tim focusing on drums and Jon moving to guitar, we were preparing to continue as a two piece when on the internet we found Matt. After loosing Matt on guitar our mate Danny(Fuck Machine) stepped in on bass with Jon on guitar/vocals, until soon getting Josh(Fuck Machine) and Joel(Blood covered Shovel) both on guitar to finally complete the line up. We’re currently working on an album while playing shows in Adelaide.

The unstoppable funky, reggae, hip hop force that is Poetikool Justice has had a booming 2008! Starting their year with an East Coast tour through NSW, VIC, and QLD promoting their latest album 'Ground Level' released December 2007. Since then Poetikool Justice have been gigging all over, supporting artists such as Nikky Bomba, TZU, Elf Transporter, Good Buddha, Mammal, Direct Influence and many others. They are now set to head to Cairns in September for the 'Reggaetown Festival' playing with the likes of Katchafire (New Zealand), Jah Mason (Jamacia) and more! Passionate, talented, and one of the most energetic bands you will see, so get off the couch and catch Poetikool Justice at a venue near you!

They’ve come a long way since these three school mates started jamming together, but in only two years Raw Ether have made an indelible mark on the local music scene. Drawing on the classic blues rock sounds of the 70’s for inspiration, their original hard rock has impressed crowds at most of Adelaide’s live music venues. With a debut EP due for release in September 08, Benny Tamblyn (Guitar), Kacee Heidt (Bass / Vocals) and Oscar Westell (Drums / Vocals) are ready to take their music to the next level. Do yourself a favour and get into Raw Ether.
www.myspace.com/rawether

Working with a select few professionals, Richie has spent as much as 40 hours a week onstage on a regular basis, and has remained a professional performing guitarist all his adult life. Richie has toured Australia and played overseas. Along the way, he has picked up songwriting awards, and become a published artist, writer, and producer. Currently, Richie records most of his projects in his custom built home studio, producing artists from around Australia via his publisher. He works live as a guitar player with a number of Australian performers.
www.richierobinson.com

Robyn Habel is an Australian songwriter, who was born and raised in St Louis, USA. She has won nine SAMI awards, a film industry award and was a Triple J Unearthed song competition winner. Robyn has recorded two solo albums Robyn Habel and Red, which were released in Australia, the US, Europe and Asia. Her 3rd CD has just been recorded with renown producer Michael Carpenter, and will be released in November 2008. She has recorded over 10 studio albums with various bands including, juju eyeballs, The Every’s, and July 14th. Robyn likes to eat pizza and drink beer.

Music inspired by the art of making sounds, the path of improvisation and translations of a digital world. Shivnakaun is a sound art project led by electronic music composer and percussionist, Vinny Bhagat. His work highlights computational electro acoustic music that explores sound generative and synthesis models. He is interested in spontaneous music performances that stimulate the process of listening. Also the director for Shivnakaun productions, his work involves sound design and music production solutions for audio-visual media. He is a graduate in Music Technology from the Elder Conservatorium of music.

14 year old Siobhan is a classically trained singer with a pure, soprano voice. Born in North Wales to a Welsh father and Irish mother, she has certainly inherited the rich Celtic singing tradition. Siobhan is a chorister and soloist with Adelaide's St Francis Xavier Cathedral Choir, a winner of many local Eisteddfods and competitions, and is rapidly becoming recognised as one of South Australia's top emerging talents. Siobhan has performed in 2 youth operas and numerous musicals. She is regularly invited to perform at concerts, recitals, festivals, weddings etc. where she captivates audiences with her "hauntingly beautiful" voice.
www.siobhanowen.com

jonhole - drums
canus - guitar
nicholass - bass
lewass - mouth
sell your soul to satan
new 7" - 'LIES' - out August
get mad and punch yourself in the face!

While Dan jams out to sequenced beats and collected samples on his retro analogue synthesizers, Em spends her time shooting and cutting visual material- everything from found footage to original celluloid shot in vintage cameras- scratched, manipulated and projected. With beats ranging from dub through to dancehall and drum n bass, the instrumental arrangements seek to inspire the imagination and create a timeless sound complemented by tightly edited visuals. Drawing from Dan’s roots in old-school funk and inspired by more recent luminaries such as LTJ Bukem, Adam F, DJ Shadow and London Elektricity, the Supermarket experience strives to be food for the soul and a feast for the senses. Regular faces on the club and arts circuits in South Australia, the Supermarket team's live audio-visual show launched in Buffalo, New York in November 2007, and has since toured the USA and Canada twice, and appeared at numerous events in Adelaide, include the Adelaide Fringe Festival.

Tahlia DeCorso has been studying the piano since the age of 5. In 2006 she completed her Bachelor of Music Degree in Classical Performance at the Elder Conservatorium, studying piano with Monika Lakzofy. She has won numerous prizes and awards through the Adelaide Eisteddfods and other institutions. In 2002 Tahlia performed solo piano with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra in their Concerto 2002 Series.She has also participated in the Recitals Australia lunch hour concert series and in the Accompanists Guild s Month of Accompanist recitals, in 2006 performing with violinist James Cuddeford (a member of the Grainger Quartet). Tahlia is currently studying for her Honours degree in classical piano. She hopes to further her studies overseas

Tha Deadly Boyz is a Rap/Hip Hop group, has two members Thibul Nettle aka Stinga T age 25 and Micheal Collard aka Big Sexy age 25. We are an Aboriginal Australian hip hop group from Perth which now lives in Adelaide South Australia, our music style is hardcore, street club banging meaningful hip hop, we have our own style, we're not your same old Aussie hip hop group with that Aussie sound we have more of an American sound about us While being known within the Aboriginal community here in Adelaide, we believe we are ready to take the next step in our careers and let the rest of Australia and World, both Aboriginal and mainstream communities have a taste of the T.D.B!

Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay studied clarinet at the Elder Conservatorium in Adelaide with Kevin Murphy and Gabor Reeves. Briefly Studied flute with David Cubbin. Later took up tenor saxophone. Played clarinet in the ABC South Australian Symphony Orchestra on a casual basis for about 10 years. Has always played jazz, classical music, and funk rock.
Ted's experience as a jazz musician spans more than 50 years, from the late 1950s to the early 70s as a professional pianist-arranger. Originally from Adelaide, he worked in Melbourne as pianist at “The Embers” (1960-61), where he accompanied a number of American visitors, including Mel Torme and Buddy Rich, first in Frank Smith’s quartet and subsequently as band leader. During the mid 60s he worked in Europe and England in various groups, including accompanist to Louis Bonnet (aka Matt Flinders). Beyond 1973 his performance commitment has been part-time and he teaches part-time in the Jazz Studies Program at the University of Adelaide, where he is also Professor in the School of Psychology.

The Amcats began through the simple fact that Shane (guitar/vox) and Renee (drums) didn’t know a bass player. This did not deter them from grinding out some deliciously dirty garage rock in the chilly Adelaide winter. They enjoyed it so much they began to gig around Adelaide, making many friends & fans along the way. Highlights have included opening for The Bellrays (USA), Die! Die! Die! (NZ), The Silents (WA), playing the Ignition showcase as part of the 2008 Fuse Festival, and being featured within the 10x10 film documenting the Adelaide music scene (directed by Norwood Cheek).

Jack Ansell aka Jack of Spades
Over the last couple of years I’ve done a lot of writing. It’s a really great to express myself and such a creative way to convey frustrations, angst and whatever. There’s plenty to write about as I’m a Ngarrindjeri and Arunda young fella growing up in the northern suburbs. Eventually I see myself as working in the music industry as a sound engineer or music producer. I’m interested in a range of musical styles but my first passion is hip hop. My interest in music production has strengthened since I won a national then international media award for a movie sound track I created a couple of years ago when I was only 15.

Dillon Kite aka Nunga Outlaw
Our music is political hip hop but recently we’ve started writing some tracks with less politics. Music gives me a voice and it shows other fellas how to respond to the frustrations of life in a less destructive way. Our message is to stand up, to feel good and proud and as a Pitjantjatjara, Ngarrindjeri, Kokatha person I feel really proud when communities ask us to perform because it means they like what we’re doing. I’m 16 and still at school but I want to see where hip hop will take me. Tupac is my favourite artist.

The Baron hit the music scene in 2006 and have been forging their own unique blend of sounds inspired by the below the belt booty grooves of the 70's, the stadium rocking sounds of the 80's, and the punching grunt of the 90’s. 2008 has been a huge year for The Baron, seeing them join Glorious Homeless Records and releasing their debut instrumental piece ‘Sign of the Times’. The band is currently recording its second piece of work, which will be followed up by an East Coast tour in November.

Caliente guitarists Mike Bevan and Al Valodze are known for their intricate arrangements of Brazilian choro and samba music, as well as textured jazz improvisation. Fellow guitarist and mandolin player Dylan Woolcock recently joined the ensemble, which presents a new repertoire of guitar trio music, performed on six and seven string guitars, mandolin and cavaquinho. This repertoire has diversified to include original compositions by Al and Dylan. They have performed at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival, as the opening support to Yasmin Levy, and most recently at The Singing Gallery in McLaren Vale to a very appreciative sell-out audience.
www.myspace.com/calientebrazjaz

The Cowtippers are a fearsome foursome of mighty fine unplugged musicians who are not afraid to admit in public that they like good country music, although they tend to be afraid of the stuff that gets on your boots. Drawing heavily on bluegrass and alt-country, The Cowtippers weave all these strands to make – bluegrass with bulls – , a sound that is truly their own . From the driving banjo and double bass, the haunting Dobro and the fiery fiddle, the Cowtippers round out with energising acoustic guitar and the chicken skin harmonies, What ever you think of Country music the Cowtippers will leave an indelible mark on your psyche – and maybe elsewhere.

Formed at The University of Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium the Donna Liebs have been playing together in various formats over the past three years. Each band-member is regularly playing throughout Adelaide and brings their individual experience to the band. Playing a diverse repertoire of swing standards, bop classics and more contemporary tunes, the Donna Liebs have received great acclaim from musicians and patrons alike. After hearing the Donna Liebs you’ll understand why they are some of Adelaide’s finest young musicians, and will be hearing a lot about them either collectively or individually in the near future!

Local Identity Harry Van Venetie, aka the Fatman of Love, best known as the frntman for the legendary Hot Frogs and the succesful tribute to Tom Waits, and the long time collaborator and master guitarist Charli Holoubek (Gumbo Ya Ya, Rhythm Willie, Soultana) are back, this time as a duo. The Fatman of Love & Me, an acoustic act (guitar and vocals) with a musical prowess and gravel-like delivery. The FMOL shares his amazing life story and personal experiences including stories, music, songs; original and standards, in his own inimitable way. The FMOL&ME is fun, serous, unusual and/or bizarre, but always entertaining. Should you have missed the ' FAT MAN OF LOVE TIPS HIS HAT TO TOM WAITS', don't the same mistake twice...

Guitarist/songwriter John Baker, and accordianist Gayle Buckby create a seductive and intimate world with songs influenced by a background in jazz, laced with latin, European and contemporary folk elements. Their sound lies somewhere between Nick Drake and the soundtrack to the film Amelie, and transports the listener to a romantic and moody European bar or French cafe. Performing either as a duo, trio, quartet or sextet, the full band includes clarinet/sax, violin, double bass, vibraphone and percussion.
www.johnbakerduo.com

The distorted cry of a lap steel guitar slices through the Brooklyn night. A voice sings with aching sweetness and strength. Caressing melodies are barbed with stinging solos. This is the sound of The Last Town Chorus - the revolving ensemble led by singer/writer/lap-steel-guitarist Megan Hickey - whose singular approach to music has beguiled writers from The New York Times, SPIN, The Washington Post, ELLE, Uncut, Sunday Times (UK), among countless others. Her live shows are nothing short of revelatory, bringing audience members to tears, turning critics into fanatics and building a fiercely loyal fan base in every city The Last Town Chorus visits. The new album, Wire Waltz, is even deeper, more powerful and more personal than the last and includes the wistful reinvention of David Bowie's 'Modern Love' that was recently featured in an episode of Grey's Anatomy. Released in the US and Canada by Hacktone Records on March 6th, 2007, Wire Waltz is comfort food for wounded souls.
www.thelasttownchorus.com/landing.htm

The Letters are not a band. Or a group or any representation of the people involved. The Letters are the Songs. A collection of the songs as a whole. Written, produced and performed by Philip H. Bleek.
profile.myspace.com

the MERRg find it hard to fit into any one style and thats the way they like it.Their music is as versatile as the band: Michael Colbung-Vox,backing vox,acoustic guitar,bass,harmonica,percussion. Robert Champion-Lead & rhythm guitar,acoustic guitar,Vox,backing vox. Eddie Peters-Bass,Vox,Backing Vox,acoustic guitar. Russel Pinkie-Bass,lead & rhythm,acoustic,rhythm guitar Dwayne Lawrie-Drums.
profile.myspace.com

Adelaide natives The Sea Thieves have created a timeless atmosphere on their stunning debut ‘Hiding In The Shade’. A beautifully simple record. Nine humble, intimate and achingly blissful songs captured by Zac Colligan + Naomi Thompson with only a few basic microphones and imbued with the echo of wooden floorboards and bluestone walls. On their debut record you will hear the wheezing of bellows, the pluck of the ukulele and the singing of a saw. This recording breathes with the sounds of the outside. The Sea Thieves are a band that like to use old sounds to create something new. A genuine diamond!!

The Standard Deviations are two diversity-embracing gals, Mary Heath and Vicki Bennett. They sing highly original songs which have been compared to those of Joe Jackson, Spike Milligan, Kirsty McColl, Billy Bragg and Joan Armatrading! Their self-titled album won them the 2005 dBra award for best South Australian CD release, and they have sold out gigs in Sydney and Melbourne.
www.thestandarddeviations.com

The Warsaw Flowers formed in early 2007. The Warsaw Flowers are James Stewart, Angus Stewart, Jason Coe and Alister Douglas. The Warsaw Flowers find it so hard to classify their music that they've just about given up trying. If pressed, The Warsaw Flowers will mumble something about "alternative-acoustic-electric-indie-folk-pop-americana-core-alt.country-rock-wave". The Warsaw Flowers don't really know what that means, either. The Warsaw Flowers listen to R Kelly as much as they listen to Elliott Smith. The Warsaw Flowers aren't Polish and they know nothing about horticulture. However, The Warsaw Flowers hope you enjoy their music as much as they enjoy making it.

Tracy Wheeler Band is a 3 piece pop outfit spreading the love on the streets of Adelaide. Old friends Joel, Laura and Steele have been busy since the start of 2008 recording and gigging around the city.

In 2006 Pianist Warwick Ambrose was awarded his LMusA with Distinction and received the LMusA prize. He was also the inaugural winner of the Lance Dossor Memorial Prize from Adelaide University. Since 2001 Warwick has learnt from Professor David Lockett at the Elder Conservatorium