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Craig BattamsCraig has played in pubs around Adelaide for years as well as in South Africa and the US at different times. He first played for SCALA solo in the early days at Club Foote then later with his son in a duo called Spikey Dendrites when our venue was at The Office. Craig spent some time in Tanzania in 2006 and this sparked a resurgence in his creativity.
Marta BaylyBorn in Poland, Marta Bayly arrived to the shock of a hot Australian summer at the age of 4 and she has called Adelaide her home ever since. Marta grew up singing along with anything and everything on the radio. She studied piano as a teenager but only picked up a guitar in her 20's. There began a love affair with that acoustic sound and writing songs naturally followed. Add to that a love of singing harmonies and these passions slowly but eventually led her to take to the stage. Marta can be found singing around Adelaide in an acoustic duo with Andy Armstrong.
Marta and Andy's myspace music site
Marta Bayly & Andy Armstrong
Jordan BeinkeJordan used to be half of the duo, The Fortunate Sons (eventually a trio), but now he is forging a solo career or playing with the band Frogdog and the Mushroom Detectives.
Vicki BennettVicki Bennett is an award winning Adelaide-based songwriter whose songs have been compared to those of Leonard Cohen, Joan Armatrading, Kirsty McColl and Spike Milligan. She has written for her own bands The Outskirts and The Standard Deviations as well as for film projects, a cappella groups, choirs, educational programs, and health programs.Vicki has performed at gigs as divergent as queer festivals and medical association conferences whilst her songs have been performed and recorded by artists as diverse as Nana’s Lust, Mary-Lynn Griffith (Darwin), Andrea rieniets (Melbourne) and a Capella groups including Virgin on the Ridiculous and dressed for Doreen (Adelaide) and have received airplay in The Netherlands, USA and throughout Australia.
Vicki's homepage Blame JayneFour piece band featuring the songs of Gloria Albanese. Now renamed The Ultra Violets (August 2007).
Bindi BlacherBindi’s heart-felt, melodic song, coupled with solid guitar grooves, make her a compelling act. Well crafted, original songs and a strength and honesty set to inspire makes her one of Adelaide’s finest talents.A song-writer for over fifteen years, Bindi released her second CD of original songs in 2006, Green Just Grows. Distributed nationally to community radio stations, it has gained a great deal of support, being placed in 3D Radio's “top 101” for 2006. Her song Thunderstorms also rated in the top 50 in the AusMusic awards (“Rock” category).
Bindi’s lyrics are emotionally honest and intelligent…her vocal range is haunting, diverse and powerful…Her backing musicians are tight and the production is clear and uncluttered. “Green Just Grows” certainly grows on you with each playing: we’ll be hearing more from this talented lady.
A serious, beautiful and well rounded work. Influences include; PJ Harvey, Ani Difranco and Liz Phair. Right now she’s listening to; Joanna Newsom and Camille. In 2003, Bindi was privileged enough to appear on two internationally released compilations; Peace Not War (alongside artists such as Billy Bragg, Ani Difranco, Public Enemy and Massive Attack; 25,000 copies), and Sounds of Dissent, a CD giveaway with the New Internationalist magazine (90,000 copies). She makes a guest appearance on internationally acclaimed didgeridoo player Ganga Giri’s Primal Pulse album, and also has a track on SCALA Different Guises. In 2004, she was selected to perform as part of the FUSE Festival showcase, gaining high profile exposure to music industry professionals, and a clear insight into many aspects of the industry. 
Catherine BlanchCatherine is a long term SCALA member who has won many awards for her songs which can be found on a number of SCALA CDs. She is a writer and interviewer for Rip It Up Magazine and has contributed articles to SCALA News. She has also judged in a number of competitions.Catherine performs solo as well as in the duo Feel so ... with Caroline Perks
Awards20032000 1999 1997 1996 
Miranda BradleySinger/songwriter Miranda played in the band Kai's Dilemma before becoming a foundation member of Fruit. She then formed Raw Honey with Sue Pratten. Now that Sue has gone to live in NSW (meaning Raw Honey gigs will become rarer), Miranda has resumed a solo career as well as becoming a member of The Standard Deviations.Miranda has won SCALA's FOOM Song Competition on three occasions. Her songs can be heard on the SCALA CD Collection, the Fruit albums Fruit and Skin and on Raw Honey's albums.
Awards20052000 1995 
Jane BrownJane was brought up by musical parents. She says:"I was conditioned to appreciate Classical music, Hymns, and the slightly more modern choruses sung at the miriad of different churches my family tried out. It was only when my oldest Brother got his own stereo that I realised there was a whole lot more out there! Def Lepard, Bon Jovi, AC DC. Rock music! Big guitars, Loud drums, Loved it." "Later I met and married a nice country boy. Yep, it took quite a few years before I could put up with 'his music'. Poor guy, but he persevered and I now have the deepest respect for Johnny Cash as well as being a HUGE Brad Paisley fan. I love music. I love a great build up and a free fall chorus. I like writing lyrics that tell a story. I like complicated chords that challenge me as a musician." 
Paul BulianPaul's songs range from bluesy slide guitar and fingerpicking instrumentals to contemporary acoustic adult. He released a CD in 2004. |