22 Mar 2024 – Victor Martinez Parada, All The Fuss, The Fallen Robins – 7.30pm $20

All the Fuss

Victor Martinez Parada

The Fallen Robins

Based on the South Coast, All The Fuss are a well established band creating a unique sound and setting the vibe with Neo Soul, Funk and Blues grooves. Regularly performing at Breweries and Wineries along the South Coast and in Wollongong and recently performing at the South Coast Food and Wine Show as well as opening and closing for the Bands on the Bay Festival in Jervis Bay. All The Fuss’ unique sound is Inspired by the likes of Tom Misch, Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings, Flight Facilities, Vulfpeck and Jungle Giants. As good friends and close musical allies their individual talents blend into a whole that is more than the sum of its parts. All The Fuss has a simple mission, to rearrange, interpret and celebrate the songs they love in a way that shares the joy they feel in the music.

Chilean-born, Victor Martinez Parada is recognised as one of the world’s finest classical Latin-American avant-garde solo guitarists. An accomplished performer, composer and teacher, he has an extensive list of music in his repertoire, ranging from classical to modern to South American folk to avant-garde. He has supported Santana, Gypsy Kings, Joan Armatrading, Michael Franti (Spearhead), Buena Vista Social Club, The Beach Boys, Concrete Blonde, King Solomon Burke, Blind Boys of Alabama, Human Nature, Machine gun Fellatio, Brian Ferry, Jackson Brown, Jenny Morris, George Benson, Bic Runga, Raúl Malo, Mental as Anything, Anthony Callea, Richard Clapton, Tania Libertad, Wendy Mathews, Jimmy Barnes, Diesel, Camerata Portena, Deni Hines, Guy Sebastian, Trombone Shortie and Taj Mahal. Last year he performed at the prestigious WOMADelaide Festival where he received a standing ovation from the 1000+ audience. He supported George Benson for three shows at the State Theatre in Sydney, He played the Cronulla Jazz and Blues Festival and was a featured artist at the inaugural Jazz on the Green Festival in Brisbane.

Victor has composed pieces for solo guitar, ensembles including duos, trios, quartets, sextets and also for guitar & ensemble and guitar quartet & symphony orchestra. Classically trained, over the course of his career he has developed a unique style which generates a world of sound by interpreting music from the classics, folk, jazz, country and pop using multiple techniques. Audiences cherish his performances which reflect a professional music career spanning more than 50 years. After nurturing the musical careers of his family and touring the world for many years with his sons Andro and Dauno Martinez as the guitar trio, Martinez Akustica, Victor Martinez Parada has returned to his roots and has been taking his unique talent back on the road as a soloist.

Sydney Folk darlings The Fallen Robins sharpened their beaks on blackboard stages before spreading their wings with the release of their 2020 debut EP, Stupid Little Girls. The trio of sisters
have captivated audiences, with their soaring sibling harmonies and poignant feminine storytelling drawing comparisons to the likes of First Aid Kit and fellow Australian group The McClymonts.
Between singer/songwriter Charlotte, percussionist Jess, and multi-instrumentalist Sarah, the girls’ natural familial chemistry and heart-on-sleeve spirit are a highlight of each show. With an
impressive slew of accomplishments under their belt, such as securing the #2 and #3 slot on the Triple J Unearthed Roots charts simultaneously, and an ASA Australian Songwriting Contest
shortlist for their 2020 single ‘(Watch Out) Boy’, as well as a run of sold-out shows the same year, the independent trio are ones to watch.