ALT - COUNTRY TAKEOVER at A Smith St Basement

ALT - COUNTRY TAKEOVER AT THE SMITH ST HOTEL

Featuring:

Freya Josephine Hollick

Freya Josephine Hollick is an Australian singer-songwriter from Ballarat, Victoria, known for her cosmic country style blending country music and the esoteric. A huge Dolly Parton fan, her voice frequently draws comparisons from punters to Dolly’s voice. She is due to release a new album early next year produced by Sydney musician, Jack Ladder, the first single of which will be out this year. Recognized for her poetic lyrics and emotive performances, she has achieved chart success on the ARIA Australian Country and AIR independent charts and is celebrated for her contemplative, meditative creative process.

Stenn Francis-Deare

What happens when your parents and all their friends are outsider artists? When they operate a Shakespeare company on the weekends, know the name of every native bird, grow their own tobacco and plant avocado trees in the front yard?

Stenn Francis-Deare may have tried to escape it all and become a physical therapist, but ultimately had no choice but to become an alternative folk/country/baroque-pop musician. You can’t escape what’s in your bones.

Originally from the Waikato and now based in Melbourne, Stenn brings songs from his forthcoming debut album There’s A Lot To Give, recorded at Neil Finn's Roundhead Studios. His recent singles have been featured alongside Julia Jacklin in Rolling Stone Australia’s Best New Music, and he’s quickly becoming one of the most exciting emerging artists to keep an eye on.

The Basement Japes

Ending the evening in style, The Basement Japes are a collection of AU/NZ independent musicians playing only the finest from Bob Dylan and The Band’s Basement Tapes sessions from 1967.

It’s a million dollar bash! It’s a clothes line saga! Guaranteed to knock out any loose fillings. It’s only for rock n rollers.