T E M P L E OF T U N E S are a 3 piece Powerhouse of Footstompin, Blues Roots, Funk and Progressive Acoustic Rock powered by 12 String Guitar, Bass and Percussion!
Imagine a cross, a fusion if you like of Blues, Roots, Rock and Grunge! Improbable as descriptions may sound, it is exactly what this band achieve with their highly distinctive sound.
A move to Bendigo (a hub for Victorian Blues) saw Bill take enormous steps towards a career in music, appearing on local television and radio. It’s around that that time that Bill’s talent caught the eye of multi award winning Blues legends Geoff Achison and Lloyd Spiegel who have since become mentors to bill and had him as both support act and guest at countless shows. He has also played supports For Wolfmother, Claude Hay, Alex Legg and Shaun Kirk among others.
In 2017, Bill’s highly anticipated first album “Thanks for your Consideration” was released along with a marathon tour.
What sets Bill apart is his dedication to the Blues. While most young artist enter the Blues via the Roots music movement, Bill’s passion is for the blues in its true form.
Frank Bell’s debut single White Horse.
Produced by Bill Barber, White Horse also features percussion by Bill Barber.
Whilst he has certainly caught the eye of many in the Blues and Rockabilly scene, Frank is not one to be restricted by genre, White Horse being a perfect example with a gutsy blues track on the A side and a folky acoustic number on the B side.
‘First of May’ is Steph Bitter’s first ever EP featuring the first 5 songs she ever wrote, recorded when she was 16 years old.
First of May was recorded and mixed by Steph’s teacher and mentor Serhiy Strazhnik in his home studio in 2015 and released 12 months later at jam-packed EP launch in Bendigo. The EP has opened many doors for her in the local and wider music scene.
The release of her debut EP at the age of just 16, caught the attention of many local musicians and music-lovers, including young Blues sensation Bill Barber, and Colin Thompson, founder of the Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival. In 2015 the festival awarded Steph with a Maton guitar, donated to the festival by Coopers, to encourage her musical endeavours.
Album arkwork designed by Kate Duffy
Recorded by Sereja Strazhnik
“Guiding Light” is the Debut Album from Acoustic Foxx.
All Songs by Craig Williams.
Album Recorded, Produced, Mixed & Mastered by Michael Yule – YULOGY Audio Productions.
Photography by Gorejess Photography
Album artwork by Mel Bonet
Acoustic Foxx – Acoustic Guitars, Resonator, 12- String Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica and Vocals.
James Vernon- D’jembe.
Michael Yule – Bass (except “You will see me here” and “Killing the time”. Backing Vocals on “Come to pass”, “Practiced Goodbyes”, “Middle of nowhere”.
Seth Derrick – Cajon.
Lauren Garcia – Cello.
Curtis Ardolino – Bass on “You will see me here”.
Hugh Heller – Double Bass on “Killing the time”.
Kristina Behrsin – Backing vocals on “Killing the time”, “Dying to let you know” and chorus vocals on “You will see me Here”.
John St. Peeters – Squeezebox on “You will see me here”.
Extra Production elements by Michael Yule
Jer from Sleeping Bag Studios reviews Trevor Petrie’s latest single “Intersection”.
Since being turned onto the music of Trevor Petrie And The War Of Ideas nearly a year ago now, I’ve been drawn to the real melody, heart and sweetness you can find in their thoughtful tunes…
This very tune “Intersection,” could very well be a song that Paul Dempsey himself might write in his solo work or through Something For Kate. I suppose…in many ways really, this particular sound of Trevor Petrie And The War Of Ideas is one that I’ve come to associate with that entire continent. It’s thoughtful music that makes you think and eases the mind
Jer@SBS
