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Esme MacDonaldEsme has been at the music game for many years, mainly in Europe and for the last three years in South Australia. He had most success as bassist for rock band Penthouse, who were critically acclaimed and signed to the Beggars Banquet label. Other diversions have included singing in a band with the drummer of Madness and time served as a tour manager/ driver with the likes of Samantha Fox, Pavement and Groove Amanda, to name a few.In 2007 Esme had built a studio in the Adelaide Hills and was in three bands; playing guitar with Wintergreen (celtic band which played a number of interstate festivals in 2006), acoustic duo Two Fingers - now renamed The Es and M Project - and Outland Brothers (formed with Matthew Aulich, formerly of Tasmania's Paradise Motel). More recently (2008) he formed a new duo - Ladybird Johnson.
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Sean ManganSean won the 1988 Songwriters Event with Terry Mac and has won many other awards in various song competitions. A versatile instrumentalist, Sean plays both guitar and clarinet, not usually simultaneously. He's played in many groups including Pitchblende, Dark Island and the Robert Childs Elastic Band. He currently plays in and writes most of the songs for the duo, General Tundish with wife, Ingrid.
Rob McDadeAward winner Rob McDade has been playing guitar for over 20 years, always focussing on original composition. He has performed in bands, composed music for live theatre, local television and film (including the documentary 1956 Flood, produced in 2006), and is now focussing on a solo career.Rob is influenced heavily by the guitarists Steve Howe, David Gilmour, Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew, Jimmy Page, Michael Hedges, Will Ackerman, and a host of others - all of whom are reflected in his own music. Rob has released three full length CDs - Earthrock (2002) and Touched By The Sun (2003) and b>Terrafirma (2007). Awards20072006 2004 Releases
WebRob's Facebook page has extensive links to his other websites.
Kelly MenhennettIntravenously fed song from the womb, multi-award winning singer songwriter Kelly Menhennett was bound to grace us with her musical talent. Born to a singer mother and a 3rd generation grape growing father, both with an eclectic taste in music, Kelly officially began playing her first instrument, the violin, at the tender age of 4. As she grew she took a shine to guitar and discovered the joys of singing and songwriting.Kelly always had great passion for music and the arts but after leaving school she pursued her other great passion and went on to become an accomplished and well respected winemaker. During this time whilst living back in her home town amongst the clean air and open skies her musical talents re-emerged from the shadows. Since her initial days performing at a local club, calling out meal orders in between songs, Kelly has gone on to perform at local and interstate venues and festivals and is slowly building a reputation as a delightful, unique and charismatic performer. The release of her much anticipated debut album World of Mine is sure to have people talking and her sound will be ingrained into the hearts and minds of those who get to hear her. Fusing folk, blues, jazz, soul and world music, she has been labelled as a singer songwriter of extraordinary talent. Mixing the grit of an old blues/soul singer with her relaxed, smoky vocals, creating tunes that when put together defy categorisation and sound uniquely Kelly. Awards2010Releases
WebKelly's website (has links to her Myspace, Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and Reverbnation pages).Kelly's Myspacemusic page.
Adrian MillerAdrian is a multi-award winning songwriter and lyricist who has also been a FOOM judge. Some of his songs written in collaboration with Sydney songwriter Malcolm McCallum were released on the CD Dogs on the Beach in 2004. Adrian also features on a number of SCALA's CDs.He has played keyboards in a number of bands, including the Robert Childs Elastic Band, and is having guitar lessons. Adrian currently plays with songwriter and guitarist Gregory Wright as a duo, adding bass and/or drums when available. Since 2010 Adrian has been collaborating with Corey Stewart under the banner Green Trampoline. Awards20102009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1994 Releases
WebAdrian's Myspacemusic page.Adrian on YouTube.
Brendan MooneyBrendan has been writing guitar-based songs for 15 years. He was a long-term member of the gospel choir "Cafe of the Gate of Salvation" in Sydney, wrote and recorded songs with them. He moved from Sydney to Adelaide about four years ago and has been performing with several bands at various venues but is now focused on establishing a career playing only originals. |
