Friday 6 December 7.30pm
Saturday 7 December 7.30pm
Kin Music, Second Sunday and Craft Music Presents
Katie Noonan and Karin Schaupp - Songs of the Southern Skies Volume 2
Katie Noonan and Karin Schaupp have an intuitive musical connection that has developed over the course of the 20 years of their creative relationship. Their collaborations to date have earned them an ARIA Award and widespread praise. Their latest co-creation, Songs of the Southern Skies Volume 2 once again promises to enchant national audiences.
Together they return to their acclaimed Southern Skies catalogue reinterpreting some of their favourite songs by antipodean artists - this time focusing on some of our finest female artists. Performing a varied program with reimagined arrangements of songs by artists such as Aunty Ruby Hunter, Missy Higgins, Sia, Kate Ceberano, Sarah Blasko and more as well as revisiting some favourites from the first Southern Skies installment. Renowned for breaking down genre boundaries, Katie Noonan’s technical mastery and pure voice makes her one of Australia’s most versatile and beloved vocalists. Guitarist Karin Schaupp is an internationally sought-after recitalist and soloist. These two virtuosi combine forces to create a unique sound and a spellbinding performance.
“Katie Noonan has a voice like warm honey being decanted into melting snow. It is such a thing of beauty that finding a vessel to hold it can be difficult. Happily, in the music of acclaimed German-born classical guitarist Karin Schaupp, Noonan has found the perfect companion' THE AUSTRALIAN
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Bar 6.30pm, Music 7.30pm
Tix $67(+BF)
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Saturday 4 January 5pm
Harp2Harp +1 - A Feminine Trinity
Jazz Harpist-Singer Diane Peters (touring from Italy) with Emma Horwood and Visnja as duo Harp2Harp.
Three harpists and vocalists, transporting and transforming in a program celebrating the music of women. From originals by Diane, Visnja and Emma to jazz by Alice Coltrane and innovative arrangements of contemporary songs by Kate Bush, Enya, Loreena McKennitt, Joni Mitchell, The Wailin' Jennies and more....
Diane Peters - harpist , vocalist and composer, Australia/Italy. Adelaide born, Diane studied jazz and composition in Melbourne at the VCA and Monash uni. Her individual jazz style has taken her to play in international harp festivals, and to collaborate with musicians in Australia and Italy for over 2 decades.
Harp2Harp (Emma Horwood and Visnja) an enchanting duo weaving the heavenly sounds of two harps and two female voices. Acclaimed pedal harpist/ soprano Emma Horwood joins forces with award winning singer/songwriter and folk harper Visnja. With their different harps and contrasting vocal timbres, Harp2Harp blend classical finesse with contemporary, original and world music flavours in their stunning strumming and velvety vocal harmonies.
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Bar 4pm, Music 5pm
Tix $30(+BF)
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Friday 17 January 7.30pm
Saturday 18 January 7.30pm
Brian Cadd
Come along to experience some Cadd Magic. It’s been a long, strange trip. Along the way, Brian Cadd – who was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2007 – has earned the love and respect of his peers.
Jimmy Barnes says: “Brian Cadd is one of my heroes. He has a body of work like Ray Charles and Hank Williams.”
“Brian Cadd is one of the finest songwriters Australia has ever produced,” adds Ian “Molly” Meldrum, whose first job in the music industry was as a roadie for The Groop, Brian’s band in the ’60s.
Molly once introduced the artist to Elton John by saying: “Brian is probably to Australia what you are to England.”
As well as thousands of live shows – “It’s a real addiction, I don’t know what I’d do if I couldn’t do it; I can’t play golf, I can’t fish” – Brian has made his mark as a songwriter. His songs have been recorded by Ringo Starr, Joe Cocker, Glen Campbell, The Pointer Sisters, Bonnie Tyler, Yvonne Elliman, Charlie Daniels, Dobie Gray, Cilla Black and Gene Pitney.
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Bar 6.30pm, Music 7.30pm
Tix $55(+BF)
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Friday 31 January 7.30pm
Taylor Sheridan
With a repertoire that impresses, Taylor Sheridan has mesmerized audiences at some of Australia’s premier music festivals, including The Red Hot Summer Tour. His magnetic stage presence has seen him share the spotlight with music legends like Jimmy Barnes, John Farnham, Gladys Knight, Pete Murray, Daryl Braithwaite, and Vanessa Amorosi. Sheridan’s musical journey took root in the heartland of Australia, where his natural storytelling ability through music was cultivated. ‘I love the nature of telling a story with an acoustic guitar,’ he shares, ‘and singing soulfully has always felt like second nature to me.’ Sheridan’s path to stardom is paved with the release of two critically acclaimed independent EPs and a series of singles that have not only topped the iTunes Top 10 but also struck a chord with audiences everywhere.
As a former key member of the iconic Australian band Taxiride, he has demonstrated his versatility and breadth as a musician. As Sheridan embarks on the next chapter of his career, he is set to enchant an even larger audience with his eagerly anticipated debut album, Troubadour. This album is more than a collection of songs; it is a rich tapestry of heartfelt stories and soul-stirring performances.
With special guest Laura Hill​
Bar 6.30pm, Music 7.30pm
Tix $35(+BF)​​