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mcArtney is currently working on volume two. the young chap will perform songs from both volume one and volume two potentials. mcArtney now has a mustache.

As we move from Winter through to Spring so are the days of Brian Campeau’s life. The Sydney,
by way of Canada, singer-songwriter will be launching his critically ac...claimed sophomore album
Mostly Winter Sometimes Spring.

His band features an all-girl all-star backing ensemble including Elana Stone (accordion & vocals), Lauren Yates (cello & vocals) and Nicola Ossher (percussion & vocals).

Celebrated for his powerful tenor voice, unique instrumentation, unusual arrangements and organic, left field production, Brian Campeau is no regular singer-songwriter.

Released on August 1 to rave review Brian’s new album, Mostly Winter Sometimes Spring, sees him take a very different approach to song writing, while continuing to make the most of his gift for melody and mood.
One instrument was chosen for each song on the album, and played in whichever way worked best for
each particular track. Imagine melodicas, cellos, harmoniums and glockenspiels caressed, thrown, strummed, and deliberately misused in a bid to express Campeau’s experiences over the last two years.

Charlie Bailey is a young lady who fronts a band called 'chasing bailey'. She has been performing since 6 years of age, somewhat of a female beethoven, but she's a talented singer/songwriter. she'll join mcArtney onstage for a bit of fun.
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Rushcutter (Melbourne) host an acoutic evening with some fantastic acts including Fergus Brown, Sui Zhen, Lanie Lane & mcArtney

"We want to do it the right way and build up a proper fan base, says RUSHCUTTERs frontman and songwriter, Jaime Robbie Reyne. Just tour, tour, tour and hopefully people will like the songs and... get on board, the old-fashioned way. Introducing RUSHCUTTER, a stunning new four-piece rock outfit out of Melbourne with a big, classic sound that transcends time and genre.

RUSHCUTTER first came together at the end of 2007 out of the remnants of two emerging acts in the Melbourne live scene. Guitarist Vincent Daniele, bassist Tim Wheatley and drummer Brett Wolfenden had all previously played in a band together, while singer Jaime Robbie Reyne fronted his own solo outfit. Together, they bring to RUSHCUTTER the cumulative experience of hundreds of live shows.

From their very first jam together, the four new members of RUSHCUTTER immediately knew this was the line-up through which theyd collectively take their music to the world. We played one song, recalls Jaime Robbie, and Brett turned to me and said, So, weve got the band. What shall we call ourselves?



The new group decided to take things slowly at first, rehearse behind closed doors for at least six months, perfect their craft and new sound before going public. Jaime Robbie, a prolific writer, provided the group with an almost endless supply of songs, the band quickly building up a vast repertoire of new originals.



As soon as RUSHCUTTER started gigging around their home state of Victoria in the middle of 2008, everything quickly shifted into overdrive. They soon found themselves in the US, visiting and performing in cities like New York, Los Angeles and Nashville.



It was in Nashville that they met the legendary American producer Niko Bolas, longtime collaborator to the likes of Neil Young, Keith Richards, Warren Zevon and many more. RUSHCUTTER came home, signed a major record deal, and Niko recently came out to Melbournes famed Sing Sing studios to record the bands debut EP, Call High Water.



The diversity of styles represented on this four-track EP hints at RUSHCUTTERs American musical influences [Stephen Stills, Gram Parsons, Creedence Clearwater Revival], blended with the undeniable effect of being bred on distinctly homegrown sounds [Midnight Oil, Paul Kelly, Crowded House].



The EPs title track, Call High Water, is indicative of RUSHCUTTERs euphoric approach a big, driving rocker with a soaring chorus that feels like an instant classic.



Jaime Robbie says Call High Water is a song about watershed moments. Its about getting on with it, no matter what it is, he explains. Just put your head down and dont worry about it. You can always get so down and out about how bad things are, but really theres nothing better than just hopping in the car and taking off.



Jaime Robbie Reynes lyrics regularly forge impressions of quintessential Aussie settings Rain coming heavy, rain gonna pour and flood the deck he sings on Call High Water while his distinctive vocal style has an aching tone that simply sweeps you away. From the four tracks on this brilliant debut EP, its obvious that theres an enormous depth of musicality and experience at play in this band.



Now, RUSHCUTTER is officially set to make itself known to the world. Theyll soon be gigging intensively all across Australia and abroad, so make sure you get to experience them live when they come to your town.

For the moment, please enjoy RUSHCUTTERs debut EP, Call High WaterRead More