FEBRUARY
George Smilovici
FRIDAY 14 February, 6:30-9:30pm
George Smilovici became a household name in the 80s when he topped the Music charts worldwide, knocking Stevie Wonder from the number 1 spot with a comedy routine, called “I’M TUFF”. These days he has his AfroCuban orchestra, FRENTE CALIENTE, in Cuba where he lives half the year recording his music and performing. While in Australia he’s playing some wonderfully, tasty Latino/ Flamenco Jazzy/ Bluesy guitar and soulfully singing his original compositions and exciting versions of great songs both in Spanish and English from the 40s, 50s, 60s and today.
Bill Jacobi
SUNDAY 16 February, 3:30-6:30pm
Laden with a down to earth honesty and a healthy sense of humour, Bill’s songs are an eclectic amalgamation of swamp/roots, alternative county and hillbilly funk. As a solo artist, singer songwriter Bill Jacobi has embraced the role of multi-instrumentalist and one-man band. Using foot percussion, lap slide, open tuned guitar and banjo, Bill has developed his own take on the roots, folk and alt country genres.
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Backtrackin’
FRIDAY 21 February, 6:30-9:30pm
Backtrackin’ is Mr Troy and Tommo who team up to perform all the classics (well, a fair few of them) from years gone by. Mr Troy puts his own twist on the music of the legendary artists of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Keeping it raw with guitar, foot percussion and harmonica. His strong distinctive vocals have made him a regular on the Gold Coast and Northern Rivers. There’s a bit of something for everyone, Blues, classic hits, country, folk, reggae and even a few heart felt originals.
Stephen Lovelight
SUNDAY 23 February, 3:30-6:30pm
Stephen Lovelight is a long-term member of the Round Mountain Girls but is a soloist in his own right. Performing a range of styles from folk, rock to the greats of the Mississipi blues, Stephen is a talented and gifted musician.
Noah Robertson
FRIDAY 28 February, 6:30-9:30pm
Noah plays both acoustic & electric guitars, using a loop pedal. Playing a mix of Classic Rock, Soft Rock, Blues, Pop and some originals. He has just returned from the USA after receiving a scholarship to attend the Berklee College of Music.
