Country Music-Nu Country Bands and musicians

The String Beans-Melbourne

The Stringbeans are an upbeat, contemporary acoustic string band – playing bluegrass, swing, country and blues. A typical performance features dynamic vocals, soaring harmonies and exciting instrumental breaks. All the ‘Beans’ come from a variety of musical backgrounds and play in other bands and genres. They are passionate musicians who have combined their considerable experience and talents to create a fun, infectious band that obviously enjoys performing and entertaining a crowd.

The band is Wendy Jackson (vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica), Leo Kahans (fiddle, mandolin, vocals), Mike St Clair-Miller (double bass, vocals) and Geoff Wright (Banjo, mandolin, dobro and vocals). Other musicians are often invited to join the performances, varying our line up to be adaptable and fresh.

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Lee Forster-Melbourne

Lee Forster has an energetic and humorous approach to his shows. Lee Forster has a great individual style and pleasant on the ear. Winner of New Songwriter of the year, lee has been support act for many of the great country singers of today. Lee plays everything from Slim Dusty to Brad Paisley, from Western Swing to Modern Country. Lee can play solo or with his band.

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Adam Harvey-Country- NSW

Adam Harvey is well recognized nationally and Internationally on the Country Music scene with many CMAA awards under his belt .

Adam co writes his original material which has received many awards and acclaim and his music is continuously played on all Country radio stations.

Carter and Carter-Melbourne

Passionate Songwriters and performers Carter and Carter have made their mark on the Country Music scene. Carter and Carter have won many Country awards for their unique style of song writing and have recently launched their Acoustic Gospel album. Their music is refreshing and inspiring. Many of their songs have been picked up by commercial radio stations.

* Double Golden Guitar Finalists at this years Golden Guitar Awards & the only independent act to be asked to  perform on the 2008 Golden Guitar Awards.

* All shows in Tamworth 2008 SOLD OUT

* Two more National #1 singles in 2007 'Run Away' & 'The Best Things In Life Are Free'

* Eight National #1 hits to date plus 15 National top 10 hits

* Golden Guitar Winners

* Merelyn Carter - 2008 National & Victorian Vocalist of the Year at the Victorian Country Music Awards

* 2007 Independent Country Artists of the Year

* 2007 Independent Album of the Year - 'Leap Before You Look'

* 2007 Independent Group/Duo of the Year

* Most awarded Independent act in the history of country music. Carter & Carter is quite simply an act that has something for everyone, male & female lead vocals, great harmonies, songs that have become national hits around Australia, a killer band and an honesty in their songs that continues to grow their fanbase around Australia as well as overseas.

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The Prarie Oysters-Melbourne

The Prarie Oysters got their name from a popular Texan delicacy. That simple fact reveals the bands twisted sense of humour and lets all know that this is a band that is about playing music with balls and having a good time.

While predominately Country, they also cross over to Rock A Billy, Southern Rock and Blues.

Excellent band highly recommended.

Paul Costa-Victoria

Paul Costa has a great voice smoldering good looks and a sound that is uniquely Paul Costa.

Paul also co writes with many other nationally known Cm artists and won many CMMA awards.

His music has Rock N Roll influences but still remaining true to Country music. Accompanied by 4 piece band.

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Marceau Camille-Melbourne

Marceau Camille is an up and coming Country Music Artist with a unique style with influence from Marty Robbins and his Marician background. Marceau brings the house down with his yodeling an amazes audiences with his range of instruments.

Hardrive-Bluegrass-Sydney

Hardrive are a exciting and vigorating bluegrass band that is sure to have your feet tapping and hands clapping. winner if 2006 CMA Bluegrass and traditional Country Award.

Steve Lowry Band-Melbourne

Steve Lowry Band cover Nu Country and originals with that hard Edge.

Line dancing music also a specialty.

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Brooke leal-Melbourne

An accomplished Country singer fully embracing elements of Pop and Traditional country. Brooke Leal has won many Country singing awards and well known on the Country arena. Great voice and sound. Brooke's rack of awards include the 1996 CCMA Female Vocalist Award, the 1997 Dead Ringer Band Achievement Award, Star Maker Grand Finalist in 1998, The 'National Year of The Outback' Song writing Award 2001, Mildura Independent Country Music Rising Star Award Winner 2002, 1233 ABC Newcastle Music Award Winner (Country) 2002.

Brooke's years of performing experience have allowed her to concentrate more on her songwriting. During a writing trip to Nashville, Brooke performed at many of Music.

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50-60's Divas-Patsy Cline, Connie Francis and Dusty Springfield tribute show-Country-Melbourne

Country and 50's Rock N Roll Floorshow
These professional, sentimental and moving Tributes complete with band and costumes delight audiences of all sizes and age
A solid performance saturated with authentic sound, personality and showmanship. 50-60's Divas is great show designed for Morning Melodies up to a full on Cabaret show.
3 x 30 - 40 mins segments of each Artist performed by Kylie Cooper singing all their biggest hits and more. (90 minutes minimum). Band brackets can also be added to suit the audience for dancing or sing a long, between sets if required to make up to 4 hours of entertainment.

1 x 40 min show of Patsy Cline's hits such as Crazy, Fool Such As I, I'm Walking After Midnight and lots more
1 x 40 min show of Connie's Francis hits such as Where The Boys are, Lipstick On Your Collar, Stupid Cupid and lots more followed by a segment of Dusty Springfield favorites.
Kylie Cooper does these artists proud with her performance.

Supported by 2-5 piece band

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Norm Price-Melbourne

Normie Price has been touring the Country music scene for many years and with his likeness to Willie Nelson decided to put a floorshow together of Willies great hits. The show consists of an hour or so tracing Willie's early beginnings, his hits which he wrote for others such as Crazy and Hullo Walls,  his Stardust recordings through to his later hits (e.g. Always on my mind).  The show includes stories about Willie to introduce the various songs.

After a 10-15 minute break  Norml features some of the Highwaymen songs plus many of his collaborations like Seven Spanish Angels and To all the girls I've loved before.  After the second half of the show is done I will take another break and then return with an hour of rock & roll dance music  so that the audience can let their hair down.  This will fill in a three and a half to four hour night.

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Rodney Vincent-Wodonga-NSW

Rodney Vincent is a Versatile entertainer with a string of successful recordings and performances. A great selection of Ballads, Country and Rock N Roll with a touch of his comic side added in. At a star studded Dinner and Presentation night of the Victorian and National Country Music Awards , held at Whittlesea on the weekend of Febraury 10, 11 and 12 , Rodney Vincent was awarded the “Victorian Entertainer of the Year” for 2006 .

A “shell shocked” Vincent accepted his award from Country Music star Beccy Cole and for once was speechless , never having won an award in the music industry ever , this was his first . Over the past few years Rodney has gone from strength to strength with his booking calendar full with commitments all over Australia , he puts his hand to country , comedy , old time standards , and rock’n’roll , it makes him the consummate versatile entertainer that is

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Alex Hearst

Alex Hearst performs live with no backing tracks with styles ranging from Country, Rock N Roll, Bush, Australiana and Irish.

Alex is also an original song writer and performs with a live band if required.

Classic Country Show.

Three shows in one with The Glen Campbell tribute Show, John Denver Tribute show and other country greats. Col Perkins has the right look and the voice that sets the stage for this great Country show. Colin Perkins offers an extensive repertoire and style ranging from vocal, acoustic guitar and harmonica to a full band sound through the use of a midi file based system.

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Southern Exposure Band

Southern Exposure Band draws on their collective experience in both entertainment value and repertoire, and can deliver to an audience just about anything they want, ranging from modern country Rock to traditional country music , plus draw on an MOR repertoire of a couple of hundred classic to current songs

Rene Diaz-Melbourne

Rene Diaz's show features the great hits of the classic Country legends Marty Robbins, Charlie Rich, Slim Dusty, John Denver, Keith Urban and lots more. Rene also has a four piece band for larger functions. Rene Diaz has been support act for many of Country greats like Ray Kernaghan, and has been nominated for many Country awards.

Alan Taylor-Melbourne

Allan Taylor has played in many bands over the years covering Rock N roll and Country music

Jetty Road-NSW

Striking twin sisters, Lee and Paula Bowman are fast becoming renowned for their rich, soulful harmonies. Perfectly complimented by the outstanding talents of multi-instrumentalists Julian Sammut and Simon Ross, Jetty Road is truly an awesome musical outfit.

Released in early 2007, Dirt Roads ~ City Lights is their highly anticipated second album.  Dirt Roads ~ City Lights comprises diverse musicality, with a matured sound of eclectic rhythm, instrumentals and perceptive lyrics, whilst retaining the familiar fun and excitable energy that depicts the true essence of Jetty Road.      
In recognition of their exceptional performance and song-writing ability, Jetty Road received its second consecutive TIARA award nomination at the Tamworth Country Music Festival for ‘Best Country Act’ for 2007. The band also received further nominations for ‘Best Country Act’ & ‘Best New Talent’ at the Victorian & National Country Music Awards.

Living in Melbourne, though originally raised in country Victoria, Jetty Road’s music is a tapestry of pop and country, with a hint of folk. With such an appealing mix the Australian Country Music scene quickly embraced Jetty Road, Deborah Minter (Capital News) declaring Jetty Road, “as good as anything that has come out of the US.”

Following the release of their debut album Full Circle, Jetty Road received extensive Australian radio airplay. Singles ‘Run to You’ and ‘Heart and Soul’ quickly rose into the Australian Top 20 Country Charts. Due to overwhelming demand, video clips of the songs were also released. The band also featured live on Channel 7’s Sunrise, and Good Morning Australia with Bert Newton.

Adding to this momentum, Jetty Road’s music featured in a radio showcase in Canada in 2006. ‘Run to You’ successfully secured #1 position on a compilation album released by ABC Records. ‘Heart & Soul’ also appeared on a compilation album through Shock Records in 2006.

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The Noll Brothers - NSW

The Noll's Brothers Adam & Damian have played in Shannon’s band for the past three years & Damian wrote a song called “The Way That I Feel” for Shannon that sold 1 million copies.

Not only are they doing shows with Adam Harvey who just happened to win album of the year at this year’s Golden Guitar awards, but Lee Kernaghan, who was named Australian of the Year in January has asked the boys to also tag along with him for a few shows .
Their new single, A Country Heart (title track off the album) has just been taken to radio and is setting up to gain the same success as their debut, Shining Star. The title track, which was co-written with their little brother Shannon, tells the story of their parents and themselves, but has universal truths about the sacrifices made by the individual for the good of the family. “A Country Heart is our story,” Damian explains. “It’s about our family but it’s also about every family out here on the land……...” Its’ a situation the Nolls Brothers know first hand. After more than a century, in 2003 the Nolls Brothers had to sell the family farm which was brought on by the ongoing drought.

Damian, younger than Adam by three years, had written a song for Shannon’s debut album and the encouragement he received from that led to he and Adam writing wherever and whenever they could. Produced by Craig Porteils, A Country Heart was recorded in Sydney’s Velvet Sound Studios. Nine of 12 tracks were written by the Noll brothers, each reflecting their love of driving and energetic country music as well as the stripped back rock recalling the likes of John Mellencamp, who was so popular with the boys when growing up.

The Highwaymen-

A lucky few witnessed the quartet perform as the country supergroup, The Highwaymen. Now producer Dail Platz (Johnny Cash and Friends, Grand Old Opry Show), along with Paul Mostyn and Brent Lillie presents THE HIGHWAYMEN SHOW – Australia's No. 1 Tribute to the Outlaws of Country. Please note – this is a genuine Highwaymen tribute show, not to be confused with other shows that include songs other than those written and performed by The Highwaymen and Cash, Nelson, Kristofferson and Jennings.