Our Performers

TracyKilleen Tracy Killeen ~ The WINNER of the 2009 TIARA for FEMALE VOCAL

TRACY KILLEEN , a vivacious redhead, is known for her integrative songwriting, heartfelt singing & dynamic stage presence. She has had huge success, stemming from; graduating from the Australian College of Country Music, to her years of performing, & as part of the award winning duo 'SweeneyKilleen' . The pairing of Nikki Sweeney & Tracy Killeen, from 2001 to 2006, made them one of the most popular country duo's within the industry, achieving finalist nominations for; 'Best New Talent' Golden Guitar Awards, 'Golden Saddle Awards', 'TIARA' Awards & the 'People Choice Awards', & also making notable TV appearances on such popular shows as; 'Escape with ET', 'Landline' and the BBC UK Production, 'World Music' .

Warren H Williams Chucks Wagon

Chucks Wagon is a five piece Alt Country Rock Band based in Sydney, Australia. Chucks Wagon play original heartfelt country rock songs, inspired by the likes of Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams and Johnny Cash.
Formed in 2006, Chucks Wagon have released an “Bootleg”e.p in 2006, their Debut Album in August 2007, a debut video single “Black Road” in 2008 , as well as “Live in Austin Texas”. Currently they are promoting the release of their second studio album, “Lipstick and Sin” out on Music Hardrush Music.
Chucks Wagon tour nationally, and have enjoyed three killer tours at the Tamworth Country Music Festival 08/09/10! Chuck has toured the U.S.A three times, taking in Texas, Colorado, California, solo in support of the Debut Album in September 2007, returning with Guitarist Kinnon Holt (Alex Lloyd Band) in June 2008 in support of the “Black Road” release, playing 23 shows in 25 days, and just returning from the Lipstick and Sin tour in October 2009. Whilst in Texas they recorded “Live in Austin Texas” at Roadhouse Rags, which was released at Tamworth 09! Meeting and chewing the fat with long time hero Steve Earle in San Antonio, was also a real highlight!
Chucks Wagon had their debut video clip , “Black Road” picked up by the Country Music Channel, giving the band some national exposure, reaching 38 on the charts! Building on the success of their debut album and Black Road,
Chucks Wagon have released their second Video single on the Country Music Channel, “Lost Highway”, as they take “Lipstick and Sin” now moving up the charts!
2010 will be a year of touring nationally and internationally, heading back to Texas and Europe this year for the first time. Chucks Wagon are on the move!

www.chuckswagon.com.au

Loretta Amber Joy Poulton

Queens of Country Music, Real Women. In 'Honky Tonk Angels', Miss Loretta Lynn, (played by look-alike Country Queen, (Miss Amber Joy), comes to town and shares some of her favourite music and stories from her life and times as one of country music's most loved performers. You will hear the songs of her girlfriends, Patsy, Tammy and Dolly and you will not be able to sit still as this country legend perform some of the greatest hits, live on stage, rocked along by her electrifying band, The Holy Men. As well as a string of knee-slappin' country mega-hits, from hill-billy to city-slick, 'Honky Tonk Angels' relives the amazing story' of these remarkable women, their friendships, their contribution to music, their ideas and the progression of women...in the country as well as the city. The band cooks and Loretta sings up a storm.....

Keith Jamieson

Queensland singer/songwriter Keith Jamieson has been writing and performing mostly Australian bush ballads for over 25 years. He has several albums to his credit, the latest being "Our Bush Ballad Family" with Alisha Smith.
And Rhythm n Rhyme is their brand new cd,
Keith has also had his songs recorded by several other artists such as Slim Dusty, Jeff Brown, Charley Boyter and Amos Morris to name just a few.

Keith has been nominated twice in the final five of the prestigious Golden Guitar Awards in Tamworth and has won awards at most of the major Country Music Awards in Australia including Tamworth Songwriters Awards, TIARA Awards, Australian Bush Ballad Awards, Tasmania & NZ Songwriting Awards, ACRA Awards and the QLD Rock of Recognition. Keith was also inducted in to the Hands Of Fame in Tamworth in 2005.

Keith has toured Australia three times and has been touring full time for the past few years. He hopes to continue writing and recording bush ballad material for many years to come. Keith enjoys coming to Katherine Muster with his special brand of music.

Alisha Smith

Alisha plays bush ballad lead guitar in a style similar to the late Barry Thornton, who was Slim Dusty's lead guitarist for 20 years. Alisha first started learning the guitar ten years ago and has toured extensively with three full tours around Australia.

She released her first full instrumental album "The Guitar Pickin' Chicken" in 2005 and won the Best instrumental album at the Tasmania and NZ Songwriting Awards. Alisha was also awarded the Barry Thornton Encouragement Award at the Australian Bush Ballad Awards and was nominated in the final five of the TIARA Awards.

Alisha's latest album "Our Bush Ballad Family" is a mixture of bush ballads and instrumentals which she shares with her partner Keith Jamieson. From this album Alisha was nominated in the final five of the Golden Guitar Awards in 2008 with "Tanami Track" which she recorded as a guitar duet with Charley Boyter. Also a brand new cd Rhythm n Rhyme with Keith Jamieson

Alisha has been appearing at the muster for a few years with her partner Keith jamieson and are both involved in putting the songwriting Comp together each year.

Jess Ribeiro and The Bone Collectors

Jess Ribeiro and The Bone Collectors slowly evolved out of many warm tropical nights jamming on balconies and courtyards in Darwin, Australia. Equipped with a swag of songs Jessie Jane Ribeiro (formerly la'trapera) would sing enchantingly into the night with her delicate strumming style, shepherded by the Bone Collectors Rob Law and Damian Meoli. Having played around Darwin, Melbourne and Brisbane for a long time as a solo artist, Jess was gradually joined on stage by the Bone collectors, who soon found their space in her songs. The name is inspired by an ancient myth about a spirit being who wanders the desert collecting bones and singing them back to life. In 2009 ,Jess Ribeiro and The Bone Collectors are working towards the release of their first album while travelling around parts of the country to promote the release of their current EP Pilgrimage. They have just added a new bass player and good friend Evan Lorden. check em out!!!

Alby Pool Texas Rose - Champ

What can one say about Texas Rose, she has broken through in her own way, winner of lots of awards for singing, songwriting, best live performer, poetry, speedway driving, best snag in a fishing comp, best bundy drinker and for being a legend.

Beccy Cole once stated “ Texas Rose is the best vocalist on the country music circuit, her range is immense, her stage presence unsurpassed” Not bad for a bushie,

Texas hails from a small, southern N.S.W. country town called Narrandera situated along the mighty Murrumbidgee river. Plenty of room for inspiration, and the fishin isn’t bad neither. From the banks of the bidgee Texas has written some classic songs, which she has taken with her to delight and enthrall her audience’s all over Australia. Well known for her live performances and wicked sense of humour, the act that everyone raves about is headed you’re way. Accompanied by daughter Satynn on percussion, and the occasional backing vocal, Texas looks forward to making new friends, and catching up with old ones,

An performer not to be missed, it seems that you never know who’s going to show up at a Texas Rose concert to interact and enjoy this outstanding entertainer, ( even the Governor General Quinten Bryce, who wrote a personal letter of thanks to Texas )

Texas will have copies of her latest C.D ‘Rock me mama’ available for purchase, her first covers album and it’s a bewdy

GRV Gleny Rae Virus & T/Worth Playboys

Combining the big band sentiments of western swing with the slap and smack of rockabilly roots, Gleny Rae Virus and her Tamworth Playboys put the swing back into country music. One half of the well traveled Toe Sucking Cowgirls (Golden Guitar finalists), Gleny Rae Virus has assembled a fine group of swingin’ playboys to create a vamped up version of the dance hall days. All the style of the 40s and the fizz of the 50s is harnessed then spiced up with fresh interpretations and original songs.

Daly Stephenson

Playing since he was ten years of age, this talented self taught balladeer from a cattle property at Comet in North Queensland and is making a mark as a singer and writer already. Attending the Camerata in Tamworth 2008 on the ABBA scholarship is bound to sharpen those skills even more.

Marisa Quigley

~Originally from Darwin Marisa moved to Victoria in late 1999 to seek her fame and fortune. Meeting up with guitar maker Jim Dyson at a Sleepy Hollow Blues Club jam, together they formed rythm'n'blues band Chubby Rae and the Elevators. Along with rhythm gurus Craig Chiller (bass) and Karl Inderberg (drums) the band has played many of Australia's major music festivals including Queenscliff, Port Fairy, Byron Bay, Goulburn, Bridgetown, Broadbeach and Gympie. They have two albums under their belts: Live at St. Andrews (2003) and She Gets Unruly (2005), which recently won Album of the Year at the 2007 Australian Blues Music Awards where Marisa also took out Female Vocalist of the Year.

Donella Plane

Country music fans will no doubt be eager to see one of the Hunter Region's most popular country music stars as she pay tribute to Dolly Parton. The Dolly Parton Tribute Show came into fruition during the 2002 Tamworth Country Music Festival. During her portrayal of Parton in the Luv Ya, Willie Show, Plane found that it was such a hit with the audiences that she should put together her own show. The result is The Dolly Parton Tribute Show. Performing a variety of Parton's classics such as 9 to 5, Coat of Many Colours, Potential New Boyfriend and My Tennessee Mountain Home, the show is a treat for any fan.

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