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ARTIST BIOGRAPHIES
A-Z ALL ARTISTS The Con Artists
Anton Wood
A fun roving street performer who can juggle fire, multiples ball and clubs! Fri Sat Sun
6:30 PM-7:15 PM On The Street On The Street
Smigs Stage
Spicy, toe-tapping, finger-snapping, hip shaking, caramelized music. A gastronomic feast! Fun and irreverent, The Con Artists are a carnival of percussion, wind, brass, accordions and fiddles. One taste of this surprising ensemble will have you fizzing and heady with pleasure, shaking your bustle in the aisle. FRI SAT SAT SUN
6:30 PM-7:15 PM Smigs Stage 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Jax Stage 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Sundeck 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Smigs Stage
The Button Collective is an exciting folk and bluegrass band from Sydney. Their music borrows elements from traditional folk bands of Australia, Ireland and central Europe, combined with the spirit of fastpaced American bluegrass, all with a very personal and intimate delivery. 6:30 PM-7:30 PM Sundeck 4:00 PM-5:15 PM The Eiger 9:00 PM-10:00 PM Maritz 11:30 AM-12:45 PM Jax Stage
Community / Blackboard Stage
A swag of artists will strut their stuff – expect lots of variety. Also opportunity to get a blackboard spot – just see the MC. SAT SUN
11:00 AM-5:00 PM Blackboard 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Blackboard
The Company
The Company have a passion for highenergy original and traditional acoustic bluegrass music. Their playing and singing is crisp, melodic and soulful. In concert you will witness the band’s virtuosity, combined with wry humour and engaging camaraderie. SAT SAT SUN SUN
1:00 PM -1:30 PM Bluegrass Jam 4:00 PM-5:00 PM 12:30 PM-1:30 PM 8:00 PM-9:00 PM
Fiery, bohemian rocker, Felicity Lawless stimulates the senses and elevates the soul with music fusing Gypsy, world, rock and folk elements. Her sound is characterised by a flashy, Spanish guitar style, soaring vocal melodies and hypnotic rhythms. FRI SAT SUN SUN
The Button Collective
FRI SAT SAT SUN
Felicity Lawless
Smigs Lounge Snow Gums Smigs Stage The Eiger
10:30 PM-11:30 PM The Man 9:15 PM-10:30 PM Smigs Stage 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Sundeck 7:00 PM-8:00 PM The Man
Conchillia
Conchillia draw on a whole world of inspiration to create a new sound, unpredictable and delightful, pulsing with vibrancy and vitality. With a dash of French cabaret, a samba beat, or a calypso flavour - they wrap their lyrics in global beats to create something new, shimmering with luscious, tuneful appeal. FRI SAT SAT SUN
9:30 PM-10:30 PM 1:00 PM-2:00 PM 8:30 PM-9:45 PM 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
Smigs Stage Mid Station The Man Sundeck
Doug Williams & the Mix
Chicago born bass player and soul man Doug Williams and his band The Mix are Australia’s masters of funk and soul. Doug is diverse, writes his own songs, produces his own recordings, designs and arranges all his live shows, plays bass upside down and boasts a talent that is admired by his peers and enjoyed by audiences all over the world. SAT SUN
6:45 PM-8:00 PM 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
The Man Smigs Stage
Folkaphonic All In
Featuring a rum barrel full of special musical guests and a band of 10 plus, expect lots of energy, sea shanties and rollicking choruses at this madcap performance! The mother of all sessions! SAT SUN
9:00 PM-10:15 PM Sundeck 12:00 PM-1:15 PM The Man
Fred Smith & Liz Frencham
Fred Smith’s remarkable career as songwriter and war zone diplomat was the subject of a recent Australian Story documentary. He returns to Perisher with Liz Frencham and Carl Pannuzzo to play songs from his back catalogue and his new album Home, the follow up to his acclaimed 2011 release, Dust of Uruzgan. FRI SAT SUN
8:00 PM-9:00 PM 6:00 PM-7:15 PM 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
Sundeck The Eiger Snow Gums
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Guitarama
Guitarama are, as the name suggests, a guitar ensemble from south east NSW. Under the direction of guitar teacher Dave Crowden, the current Guitarama are the third combination since 2007. The current version continues the tradition of LatinAmerican guitar styles with Australian influences, with a collection of new original tunes in a soon to be released CD. SAT SAT SUN SUN
2:00 PM-3:00 PM 7:30 PM-8:30 PM 1:00 PM-2:00 PM 4:30 PM-5:00 PM
The Man Maritz Mid Station SmigsLounge
The Humphreys
The Humphreys is a new band of fun-loving fellows. They create a fusion of blues, folk and trad. The lads are venturing into songs from Richard Thompson (Waltzing’s for Dreamers), Steve Earle’s Galway Girl, Bob Dylan songs, Cajun and some original songs! BYO honey and do not feed the bears! FRI SAT SUN
11:00 PM-12:00 AM Sundeck 2:00 PM-3:00 PM The Man 8:00 PM-9:00 PM Corroboree
L-Fresh the Lion
Renowned for his powerful presence, inspiring live shows and thought-provoking hip hop lyrics. In a short space of time, this Western Sydney artist has gone from underground community events and ciphers to national tours and major festivals. SUN
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
JUKes
The Jindabyne Ukulele Kollective have been entertaining the local community for over 5 years now. Enthusiastically adapting contemporary tunes from folk to rock n roll, all played on various styles of ukulele. SAT
12:30 PM-1:15 PM Jax Stage
Hussy Hicks Harry James Angus
Harry James Angus is one of Australia’s most prolific, creative and interesting musicians, lending his formidable talents as a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer to a dizzying array of projects. In recent years, Harry has fronted and trumpeted for hit outfit The Cat Empire, formed one half of indie electro-pop duo Jackson Jackson, and lead jazz troupe The Harry Angus Band. SAT
7:30 PM-8:45 PM
Smigs Stage
These Queensland girls are well loved for their unique take on the acoustic roots style, Julz Parker dropping jaws with her guitar prowess and Leesa Gentz winning every heart in the room with her soul staggering vocals and enormous smile. They will be joined by long time Rhythm Section collaborators Tracy Stephens and Rohan Hems and bringing a more electric sound for the festival. FRI SAT SUN MON
11:00 PM-12:15 AM Smigs Stage 3:30 PM-4:30 PM The Man 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Sundeck 3:00 PM-4:30 PM Smigs Stage
Lachy Doley
Dubbed the Jimi Hendrix of the Hammond, a player who can pump, pamper and pound unbelievable, intense, ferocious and sometimes transcendent sounds from his organ and clavinet. Add powerful blues vocals ripping straight from the heart screaming as they pass the vocal chords and you’ve got one mesmerising and unforgettable show. SAT SUN
The Hip Replacements
The Hip Replacements formed in March 2012 and have quickly gained a huge fan base with their blues/rock repertoire. Playing purely for fun and the enjoyment of performing, the local Snowy Mountains band has an all-star line up including bass player Jeremy Paul, Manfred “Manny” Aigner, Stuart Hodges and Wayne Kirkpatrick. SUN SUN SUN
1:00 PM-2:00 PM 2:30 PM-3:30 PM 5:00 PM-6:30 PM
Guthega Inn Guthega Inn Guthega Inn
10:15 PM-11:30 PM The Man 8:00 PM-9:00 PM Smigs Stage
Jimmy Watts
Jimmy Watts is a soulful, grass roots troubadour with a uniquely raw sound and a passion for performing live. A one of a kind gentleman of the road and a journeyman through and through, he is a truly memorable performer. SAT SAT SUN SUN MON
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1:00 PM-2:00 PM Guthega Inn 2:30 PM-3:30 PM Guthega Inn 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Snow Gums 6:30 PM-7:30 PM The Eiger 12:00 PM-12:45 PM Smigs Stage
Laura & The Blackjacks
A groovin’, stompin’ mix of style and charm. Inspired by Tom waits, Ella Fitzgerald and Michelle Shocked, Laura & The Blackjacks are fun on a stick, a dinner dress roller derby, groove in a pop corn machine, and a band of ratbags ready and roaring to have a good time! SAT SAT SUN
12:00 PM-1:00 PM Snow Gums 5:00 PM-6:00 PM Sundeck 5:00 PM-6:00 PM Smigs Stage
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Mahalia Barnes
Powerhouse singer Mahalia Barnes, one of the most impressive female vocalists to come out of Australia, and her band. SUN
11:00 PM-12:30 AM Smigs Stage
Paul Greene & The Other Colours
Greene with his band ‘The Other Colours’ has been hailed as one of the best singer songwriters Australia has to offer and their 2012 ARIA nomination for Best Blues & Roots album consolidated their place on the Australian music scene. uniquely Australian; shifting effortlessly from folk, to soul, to skiffle and back via a few outback pubs and long coastal highways. SAT SUN MON
3:30 PM-4:30 PM Sundeck 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Smigs Stage 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Sundeck
Martin returns with another years worth of song and story. More about travel and travail, Moroccan riads and Cornish pasties. It’s even possible he might be a bit grumpy with the government by now. Come watch Martin age gracelessly before your very eyes. SAT 1:30 PM-2:30 PM Snow Gums SAT 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Maritz SUN 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Sundeck FYI Panel SUN 5:00 PM-6:00 PM Sundeck MON 10:00 AM-11:00 AM SmigsLounge
FRI SAT SAT SUN
8:00 PM-9:00 PM 12:30 PM-1:30 PM 8:00 PM-9:15 PM 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
Smigs Stage Sundeck The Eiger The Man
The finalist’s concert with Jordan McRobbie, Steph Russell & The Killer Hustle and The Settlement vying to be the 2015 Peak Upload winner. SUN SUN SUN
2:00 PM-2:45 PM 3:00 PM-3:45 PM 4:00 PM-4:45 PM
The Man The Man The Man
Peter Mace
The Morrisons
The Morrisons are a sometime 7-piece band forging elements of alt-country, bluegrass and folk to create a unique and contemporary Australian sound. Highly accomplished pickers, singers and multi-instrumentalists, their stories are inspired by Aussie folklore and modern life. 7:30 PM-8:30 PM 3:30 PM-4:30 PM 4:00 PM-5:00 PM 8:00 PM-9:00 PM
Multi instrumentalist does go near to describing this dynamo with didgeridoos, acoustic guitars with electric overdrive, foot percussion and vocals so low that the stage will rumble.
Peak Upload Artists
Martin Pearson
FRI SAT SUN SUN
Richard Perso
The Man Smigs Stage The Eiger Sundeck
Peter has entertained audiences at most of the major festivals in Australia,on the Indian Pacific and the Ghan as well as the cruise ship the Rhapsody of the Seas. Peters selection of traditional, contemporary and original material will have you laughing with delight one minute and maybe shedding a tear the next. SAT SAT SAT SUN SUN MON
11:00 AM-12:00 PM Sundeck Champagne Poets at Elevens 3:00 PM-3:45 PM Snow Gums Snowy Poetry Slam 6:15 PM-6:45 PM Sundeck 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Sundeck FYI Panel 2:45 PM-3:30 PM Snow Gums Snowy Poetry Cup 10:00 AM-11:00 AM SmigsLounge Champagne Poets & Limericks
Pirate Penny the Balloon Bucaneer Pirate Penny is Lisa Heffernan and her mission is to make children smile with balloon sculptures! SAT SAT SUN
On The Street 6:00 PM-6:30 PM On The Street
SmigsLounge
Russell Hannah
Russell has been the anchor man of the Illawarra Folk Club and Folk Festival for a very long time. Russell fancies himself with the art of versifying in addition to being a tripe aficionado, woolly yarn spinner, tormenter of accordions but otherwise a fine fellow to have a poem, schnapps and beer with. SAT SAT SUN SUN MON
11:00 AM-12:00 PM Sundeck Champagne Poets at Elevens 3:00 PM-3:45 PM Snow Gums Snowy Poetry Slam 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Sundeck FYI Panel 2:45 PM-3:30 PM Snow Gums Snowy Poetry Cup Snow Gums 10:00 AM-11:00 AM SmigsLounge Champagne Poets & Limericks
Shanty Club
A jolly and raucous gang of youngun’s singing old sea and folk songs, making new friends, and discovering their sea legs. With a fiddle and an accordion, sometimes a cappella, and always a lot of fun choruses to get you singing like a salty dog! FRI SAT SUN SUN
10:30 PM-11:00 PM Sundeck 4:30 PM-5:00 PM SmigsLounge 3:00 PM-3:30 PM SmigsLounge 9:30 PM-10:30 PM Sundeck
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The Squeezebox Trio
Sibling Rivalry
Hailing from Jindabyne in the Snowy Mountains, Sibling Rivalry are sisters Kayla and Maddie. Aged 14 and 11 they have been playing live together for over 4 years sharing the stage with highly regarded duo The Hussy Hicks” amongst others. Their stage presence and musical abilities will truly surprise you.” SAT SUN SUN
5:15 PM-5:45PM Jax Stage 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Mid Station 5:30 PM-6:00 PM The Eiger
Out of Sydney’s west emerges one of the newest gypsy swing bands, The Squeezebox Trio. Continuing the gypsy swing tradition of the 1930’s forged by the remaining two fingers of legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt, the boys bring in a unique flavour with their own arrangements of jazz tunes, Balkan swing and the occasional Disney film classic. SAT SAT SUN SUN MON
Timothy James Bowen
Bowen bears an honest mind when he picks up his guitar. Having been described as the raw power of Glen Hansard blending with the smooth tones of John Mayer, his personal style of catchy folk melodies and heartfelt lyrics fuse flawlessly to create music with a rawness and intimacy rarely encountered. FRI
9:30 PM-10:30 PM Sundeck
11:30 AM-12:30 PM Mid Station 5:00 PM-6:00 PM The Man 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Sundeck 9:30 PM-10:30 PM Corroboree 11:00 AM-11:45 AM Smigs Stage
Ungus Ungus Ungus
Silly Snow Stories
Ian McColm and Juliet Scrine of the Eaton Gorge Theatre Company are seasoned children’s performers with a special talent for humorous characterisations. They’ll be presenting special stories featuring snow from all over the world! SAT On The Street SAT 8:15 PM-8:45 PM SUN SUN 6:00 PM-6:30 PM
Sundeck On The Street SmigsLounge
Tijuana Cartel
Simply, there isn’t another band doing what they do. Having spent the last decade mixing in influences that haven’t been fused in the past, their penchant is for Middle Eastern scales, beats that get a floor moving and a general Psychedelic approach in song structure and ethos. Not married to one genre or another, they happily change direction in search of new flavors and inspiration, whenever the moment takes them there. SAT
11:00 PM-12:30 AM Smigs Stage
The psychedelic gypsy prog-rock band so radical they named it thrice. Referencing klezmer and Balkan music, from rock to jazz, this is carnivalesque party music for the creatively inclined. Featuring dance artist Niki Shi’s fusion of ballet, hip hop, cabaret, European and Middle Eastern folk dance. FRI SAT SAT SUN
9:00 PM-10:00 PM 1:30 PM-2:15 PM 6:000 PM-7:00 PM 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
The Man On The Street Jax Stage Sundeck
Youth Stage
A chance to experience the up and coming sounds of the regions’ youth performers. Supported by South East Arts. SAT SUN
1:30 PM-4:30 PM Jax Stage 1:30 PM-4:30 PM Jax Stage
Soul Safari
Soul Safari have built the reputation as one of Australia’s best and most unique bands, boiling down funk, grunge, soul and hip hop. Headed up by audacious powerhouse vocalist Lisa Faithfull, the band are renowned for their high energy shows leaving audiences chanting for more. This will be a show not to be missed. SAT SUN SUN
5:00 PM-6:15 PM 5:00 PM-6:00 PM 8:30 PM-9:30 PM
Smigs Stage Jax Stage The Man
The Timbers
The Timbers thumping rhythms and big misty mountain melodies will cast you away to the sweaty, smoky, melting-pot of roots, folk, and celtic bushman brassy punk. They rollick and hammer their way through live gigs with abundant energy and have become festival favourites throughout Australia. SAT SUN SUN MON
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2:00 PM-3:00 PM Smigs Stage 3:45 PM-4:45 PM Snow Gums 10:00 PM-11:00 PM The Man 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Sundeck
Zumpa
Be transported to forgotten fishing villages, moonlit olive groves, and a hard life under a hot sun where peasants play music to celebrate life with a fierce sense of humour. They provide the sounds and energy of folk, gypsy and Italian world music woven expertly together to provide a truly spaghetti and meatballs experience, Buonissimo! SUN
6:30 PM-7:30 PM
Corroboree
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