Three years of travel and fifteen years honing his craft laid a solid foundation for his recent release, Insight.
With the help of adept producer Jo Loewenthal (TORA) and the grounding force of the tranquil northern rivers, he's been able to tap into what has become his signature 'ethereal folk' sound.
Think soulful vocals, stacked harmonies and intricate guitar, woven together to make luscious soundscapes.
Karuah's captivating live show is testament to his extensive experience as a performer. Recently, he's supported fellow folk musician Kyle Lionhart in a string of sold out shows up the east coat, and made appearances at Splendour In The Grass and South Coast Soul Festival.
The secret weapon of polka music is the piano accordion, the stomach Steinway, the devil's backpack! Mussolini played squeezebox polka and demanded his subjects dance to avoid the firing squad, Weird Al Yankovich reinvented the Rolling Stones through polka, and now Gleny Rae Virus has launched her Polka Party!
Gleny Rae Virus has been a mainstay on the folk and country circuit since her days as a Toe Sucking Cowgirl in the early naughties. Her deep love for accordion music has lead to this pivotal moment, when polka music will be reborn.
Polka Party draws on music from Mexico to mid-western America, the Balkans to Ireland, and of course the birthplace of polka, Germany. Gleny Rae Virus also adds some fiddle tunes and her original songs to the mix, along with a wild sequin outfit and plenty of cheeky humour! She will be joined by the Polka Cowboys Rob Luckey, Andrew Smith and Lachlan Dengate as they venture into polka medleys of classic songs. No song will be left unapolkerated!!!
glenyrae.comLook out! The Kate Lush Band are bringing their stellar 8 Pc band to the Fig for a huge night of 'Old School' 70's Roots & Soul drenched Rhythm & Blues with a splash of New Orleans Funk.
Together with songs from their 'Let It Fly' USA-charting album they are bringing a whole bunch of new tunes from their forthcoming album as well as some Steve Miller, Joe Cocker, Steely Dan and Gerry Rafferty arrangements. Think Susan Tedeschi with a dash of Aretha's Soul & Bonnie Raitt's rock edge.
The Aust Blues Chain Award winner is in creative overdrive, firing out #1 Albums & rocking festival stages & venues around Australia. Here she is again with her unmistakable soulful grit, that red hot band and a whole lot of new material. Don't miss them!
U.S. Blues Blast Magazine April 2017
"Let It Fly soars throughout. Like Dave Hole & Fiona Boyes before her, it won't be long before Kate Lush becomes a household name among blues lovers in the U.S. Get on board before the tsunami from Down Under reaches our shores. You'll be happy you did."