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Fig Night 31 July 2020
James Englund |
Tomcat playground |
The Morrisons |
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James was half of the duo, Crash Symphony, which formed in 2002, signed a publishing deal in 2004, released its first album ’My Girlfriend the Assassin’ in 2005, and launched their second album ’Crash Symphony Live at The Basement’ in 2006. They featured on TV shows such as Mcleod’s Daughters, Bondi Rescue, Scout TV, and signed a distribution deal in the UK. Their music is available on over 60 different online stores including iTunes.
James has since started Crash Symphony Productions, a boutique recording studio and production house. He also specializes in film and television music. In 2012 James released an iPhone App called “Audio Engineer”, which has enjoyed instant success being the world’s first app textbook for audio engineers, producers and musicians. James’ days are filled making albums for his clients. He also plays music in hospitals all over Sydney, whilst at night he performs at weddings, cooperate functions, pubs and clubs. He has a smooth tenor vocal tone that is often compared to Sting and can play anything from Lounge Jazz, Standards, to Pub rock, as well as an eclectic mix of contemporary hits. |
Delivering a high energy, swinging style of traditional blues reminiscent of an era of Saturday night Juke joints, back alley gambling haunts and jazz bars, Tomcat Playground are ensuring audiences consistently leave gigs sweating, smiling and wanting more.
A four piece act, consisting guitarist PJ O'Brien, Bass player Mike Rix, Drummer Greg Clark and Harmonica player Dan Sullivan, the four have worked with some of Australia's finest blues acts including The PJ O'Brien band, Alison Penney & the Moneymakers, 19 Twenty and The Jacky Howellers. Drawing influence from the amplified blues of American greats BB King and Little Walter combined with the jumping, swinging riffs of West Coast masters such as T Bone Walker, the act announced itself with a knockout performance at the 2016 Sydney blues festival. This followed with Tomcat Playground being snapped up by P & O for their 2016 "Blues Cruise" and performing soon after at the Broadbeach, Bendigo, Australian, Echuca, Kiama festivals. Reinvigorating a tradition of music with their own brand of flair, do not miss this act. |
"Exquisite harmonies, solos that sparked with virtuosity and songs that embraced traditional subject matter and their contemporary surrounds…They really are the jewel in the local folk/bluegrass/country scene." - Post to Wire
"The Morrisons prove that Sydney bands can pick with the best of the them" – Timber & Steel The Morrisons have cemented their place as the darlings of the Sydney bluegrass and folk scene, blending Australian stories with sounds of traditional American bluegrass, folk, and old timey music. They have warmed stages for Justin Townes Earle, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Nightsweats, Marlon Williams, and All Our Exes Live in Texas; have appeared at Woodford, Port Fairy, and Secret Garden Festivals; have been nominated for a Golden Guitar, and won an Australian Songwriting Award. |