'4.5 Stars!' (Anthony O'Grady, The Australian)
'A revelation! Imagine an Australian version of Warren Zevon - smart, clever, pithy lyrics and a dry, sardonic delivery.' (Stuart Coupe)
In 2016, Glenn Cardier released his critically acclaimed 'Cool Under Fire' CD and picked up first place win in the International Song Competition for his song 'A Case Of Mistaken Identity'. He appeared at Bluesfest that same year.
Cardier's story is an intriguing one. He first came to prominence in the 70's with a string of albums and performances with the likes of Frank Zappa, Fairport Convention, Manfred Mann and Spike Milligan. He played Sunbury (twice), toured the English folk circuit, performed at the Sydney Opera House. Then he drifted away from the music scene for 20 years only to re-emerge as an independent artist with a string of highly acclaimed CDs and performances at every major festival in Australia.
'There's no-one else on the Australian music scene quite like Glenn Cardier; from the finely chiselled storylines, and the razor sharp observations to the off- kilter delivery of his cryptic vignettes, he is a genuine one-off, a maverick, and you wouldn't want it any other way.' (Rhythms Magazine 2012)
Carlotta's music builds on her heritage and is influenced by Pop, Rock, Jazz, Soul, Funk and Bossanova. Her elegant and sophisticated voice has been compared with that of iconic Italian Pop Superstar, Mina Mazzini (who was Carlotta's mentor in Italy) and has been described as "smoother than Diana Krall".
Carlotta has performed live all over the world singing in Italian, English and Portuguese. She has a captivating and charismatic stage presence which engages her audience on a truly intimate level; so much so you feel as if she is singing just for you. Her range glides from the elegance of jazz, to the romance of Bossanova, with the energy of pop and power of rock.
Carlotta has written, produced and recorded two successful albums of original music (available on iTunes and Spotify). Her debut album "Respiro" was released in 2010 and comprises soft romantic jazz and bossanova overtones mixed with a power reminiscent of Grace Jones. Her second album "Rome to the Land of Australia" was recorded in Rome in 2017 with her Italian band; Eric Daniel, Bob Masala, Andrea Pagani and Alessandro Bastianelli. This album demonstrates the range of her voice with powerful rock fusion such as "Non Sei Solo" to love ballads like "Amami" and "Beautiful You".
Liza has also had a theatrical background, including playing the lead in the rockumentary Pearl – The Janis Joplin Show and foundation member of the First Ladies of Soul.
Also a prolific songwriter she has won triple" Chain" awards and her albums have reached no#1 in Australia and in The U.S. International charts, and no #5 in the Blues Charts.
Her unique style of Soulful Blues and New Orleans Jazz/Funk is infectious and she engages with audiences with humorous and personal tales along the way. Passionate, raw and full of a spirit she wrings every drop out of her voice!!
Joining her on the night is internationally reknowned organ/piano player CLAYTON DOLEY (harry Manx, Jimmy Barnes) Mick Malouf (Geneveive Chadwick, Pearl) Greg Ohlback (Julian lennon, The fukers) and the Weird Assembly Horn section with Dave Weir (Jessica Malbouy) & Daniel Moore (Hot Potato Band)