ENTERTAINMENT 41
A short interview with musician Sali Bracewell by Nick Hanlon
pandemic?
The local live music scene has been greatly reduced due to Covid 19 restrictions. Main Arm musician Sali Bracewell, who sings in English and Welsh, has kept herself busy recording her new album, Kismet. Now featured on over 10 Spotify playlists and so far garnering over 35K streams, Bracewell’s music is travelling from the Byron Shire out into the wider world.
Releasing my debut album, Kismet. Connecting with fans, promoting myself to a ‘captive’ audience, excuse the pun.
1.Describe your music. Ethereal Alt-pop with folk influences. 2. What have you been doing as a musician during this
3. You have had a good response from Spotify, your music has been added to many playlists. How did you make that happen? I researched private playlists on Spotify and contacted the owners directly, politely asking them if they would be interested in placing my songs on their playlists. The Welsh songs were the most successful, I suppose because they fitted nicely into the ‘Celtic’ niche.
4. What’s coming up next for you?
I have more songs to release, it’s very exciting. A live version and video of my fourth single, ‘Albatross’, which we shot and recorded on the Steinway at The Byron Bay Community Centre with Noli from Byron Film producing, Nathan Kaye of Solar Sound Foundry Studios capturing sound, costumes by Bryony at Pin Cushion Couture and some beautiful dancing by Laura Kate at L.K Choreography. Check out Sali Bracewell’s Spotify Artist Page at https:// spoti.fi/2DOVaDP or find out more on her website at www. salibracewell.com.
Out of the Blue
AFTER six months of lockdown nationally acclaimed poet David Hallett has a book launch at Murwillumbah’s Poets Out Loud. These shows have all been online for some months, so this is their first live stage show since March. Hallett will be reading poems from Out of the Blue, his first collection of poems in ten years. Poets Out Loud is held at Bacaro Cafe at the M-Arts precinct in Murwillumbah. Thursday 17 Sept at 6.30pm. Entry $10. The show is limited to 30 attendees, and bookings are essential, phone 0499 126 578. Casino RSM gearing up for the return of live music The RSM Club in Casino has been busy during lockdown, renovating the venue to provide a better experience for live music fans. They are excited to be launching their live music program from October 17. The first gig off the ranks features Jock Barnes. Having performed his music to audiences the world over and having shared festival line-ups with likes of Groove Armada, De La Soul, The Darkness and Everything, Everything, Jock’s music has wide appeal with a mix of covers and original compositions. The gigs at the RSM will continue weekly in the main lounge from October 17. It’s free entry and the kids are welcome. How great to see live music coming back to Casino! Check out what’s coming up at the RSM at https:// casinorsm.com.au/whats-on/ The Nimbin Spring Arts Exhibition The 30th annual Nimbin Spring Arts Exhibition opens on Saturday September 26 at the Nimbin School of Arts. It has been a challenging year for the NSA, which has had to cancel a range of annual events and performances, so it is wonderful to see this exhibition back and the doors
Sali Bracewell’s new album Kismet is available now
JEROME WILLIAMS AT THE IMPY
open. This year saw a huge number of entries and will be showcasing more than 50 fine artists, craftworkers, photographers, textile and installation artists. This is an exhibition to take the time to experience. It will run 7 days a week, 10am-4pm from September 26 until October 11. 47 Cullen Street, Nimbin, NSW 2480. Free entry or by gold coin donation. Thor Phillips, Kyogle musician and Amp Pro Kyogle slide guitar maestro, Thor Phillips has not been playing much live music during lockdown, however he has been busy. He has reopened his musical electronic repair business, The Amp Pro. After 15 years in the industry of professional audio repair, and having worked with a range of artists and roles, Phillips has directed his energy into repairing and recycling musical equipment. “Music shops were telling me the demand was high and with all my kids finally in school and after a break to reflect and learn on previous years, I reopened.” If your vintage amp, old PA or groovy valve microphone needs some care look up Thor at The Amp Pro or check out his Blues music here https://open.spotify. com/artist/4140yYP1d8rDsQBsgNsk CI?si=FzNEp-k4QimtOhqY1oIR6Q
Jerome Williams - guitar virtuoso JEROME William’s music is percussive, funky and fun. RnB and soul, with a touch of rap and a sprinkling of Jazz result in an original take on the roots fusion genre. He has meshed together guitar techniques and styles from across the musical landscape, blending these influences to jaw dropping results. A true guitar virtuoso, he is widely regarded as
one of the emerging guitar greats in Australia. Blending influences such as Usher, John Butler, Rodrigo Y Gabriella and Ray Charles, William’s music showcases his incredible guitar chops and smooth vocals. Catch him on Saturday Sept 19 at the newly refurbished and hipster friendly Imperial Hotel in Murwillumbah from 4-7pm. Free entry.
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