Byron Bay based artist Dan Hannaford has opened Australian tour shows for the likes of Charlie Musselwhite, Donavon Frankenreiter, Charlie Parr and Australia’s own Tex Perkins, Ash Grunwald and The Black Sorrows. 

May 2015 saw Dan Hannaford release his debut studio album “I Cried Bullets” recorded in Los Angeles. Lead single ‘Lay Down Your Guns’ had the accompanying film clip selected to premiere at Byron Bay’s 2015 International Film Festival.

Dan’s first independent album Rust and Dust (2012) was recorded at the Hannaford family’s heritage fishing shack ‘Hannarock’, in Red Rock on the NSW North Coast with blues/folk musician and producer Mike McCarthy. It featured as album of the week on ABC Radio and their collaboration single ‘I’ve Gone Fishing’ received major airplay on ABC Radio’s fishing show, The Big Fish.

Dan Hannaford’s musical career began when he played on a Channel [V] broadcast showcase in 2009 where he was spotted by record industry legend Seymour Stein who requested a demo. This led to the recording of the ‘Bootleg’ EP / demo in 2010.

Since then Hannaford has graced hundreds of stages all around Australia including performances at Falls Festival in Byron Bay, Australian Blues Music Festival in Goulburn, National Folk Festival in Canberra, Gympie Music Muster and Tamworth Country Music Festival. He’s also showcased his talent at the iconic Byron Bay Blues Festival being named on the bill alongside John Fogerty, Cold Chisel and Crosby Stills & Nash with his single ‘Deeper Water’ included on the Bluesfest 2012 compilation album.

MOVE. AND BE MOVED. FIND YOUR FLOW AND GO ABOUT EACH DAY TO THE RHYTHM OF YOUR OWN MAKING. 

That’s the theme of 2018 for Byron Bay singer, ukulele strummer and drummer Bobby Alu. It’s been a long-time personal and musical mission for the tropical ambassador, too.

Amidst smooth harmonies, rhythms inspired by a strong family lineage of Polynesian performance, and unassuming grooves that work a gradual, smile- inducing high through even a casual listener, Bobby Alu tunes have a way of sneaking into the subconscious and taking up residence. Every now and then, one will pop up as a toe-tapping reminder to take it slow, enjoy the ride. It’s the curator of calm’s way – deliver island-time vibes with gentle optimism rather than forceful instruction, and encourage the type of reflection best achieved in a hammock. Though it’s not all palm trees and daydreams – there’s a robust energy in Alu’s mastery of traditional Samoan log drums, and a vitality to his songwriting that nods to world, roots and pop intelligence.

Sharing a well-nurtured and lengthy musical connection with producer and multi-instrumentalist tour buddy Paulie Bromley (The Beautiful Girls, george), Alu’s recorded and live presence has been boosted from a range of creative alliances. Having dedicated his world-class percussion skills to touring internationally with Xavier Rudd over the past five years, it was time for the equatorial folk of Bobby Alu to chart its own dedicated course again. Following the exploratory self-titled debut (triple j Roots ‘n All top 10 album of 2010), the clear stylistic intention of 2013’s Take It Slow, and the cruisey attitude of 2015’s Bay Sessions EP, 2018 sees Alu back in the studio. As usual, he’ll be observing the ebb and flow of life and locking into his tried and always true grooves, though with the fire that comes from holding a 20,000 strong crowd captive with your beats, as well as the care that can only come from serenading your nearest and dearest by a coastal camp fire, with an instrument handed down from your mother.

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Fri 26th October | Hotel Brunswick | 18 + | Ticketed $40 plus BF | Doors 6pm–
Tickets → http://kingdomsounds.oztix.com.au/?Event=92692

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Introducing Winston Surfshirt, the Sydney-based six-piece quickly winning over fans and industry alike with their unique blend of funk, soul and hip-hop – the auditory equivalent ofA Tribe Called Quest splitting spliffs with your parent’s favourite band. With a lauded and unique versatility in their sound, Winston Surfshirt’s past performances range from sold out headline shows across national Australian tours, to festival billing at Splendour In The Grass, Spilt Milk, Falls Festival, Field Day & This That, support slots for Midnight Oil’s comeback tour, underground warehouse gigs and block parties. On their debut album, Sponge Cake – a 16-track melange of summer sounds blurring the lines between funk and hip-hop, bound together with airy vocals and bold brass – the band received nods from international tastemakers Jason Bentley (KCRW), Huw Stephens & Phil Taggart (BBC Radio 1), Lauren Laverne (BBC Radio 6), Beats 1 host Zane Lowe& Sir Elton John,publicly labelling them his ‘favourite band of the moment’. After earning triple j feature album, the band went on to sell out all 10 shows across the country on their national Sponge Cake tour, marking them as one of Australia’s most prolific upcoming acts. If you know, you know.
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Tickets → http://kingdomsounds.oztix.com.au/?Event=92692

Described by triple j as “the most assured we’ve heard The Rubens yet”, the Menangle band’s third album LO LA RU was a huge moment for the group in 2018. Picking up from where their triple j Hottest 100-topping single ‘Hoops’ left off, the new record features exuberant party jam ‘Million Man’ and album standout, ‘Never Ever (feat. Sarah)’ – a powerful duet that won the hearts of music fans across the world. After spending close to three months on the road support P!NK on her mammoth Australian tour, The Rubens are now gearing up for a huge run of shows of their own, where they’ll be playing new songs to fans alongside classics such as ‘Hoops’, ‘My Gun’, ‘Lay It Down’ and more.

Tickets: https://kingdomsounds.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/552571d4-7122-44f8-a296-588eafd2080a?Event=93634

Harts is the nom de plume of Indian-born, Australian-based musician, singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and music producer Darren Hart, whose singular blend of funk, jazz, blues, psychedelic rock, and indie electronic has drawn comparisons to Prince, Jimi Hendrix, and Lenny Kravitz, among others. Wishfulness, the latest single from Harts is out now.

To coincide with his upcoming releases Harts is touring Australia, as he takes his expanded live setup, Australia wide for the first time. His new shows will be a great opportunity to see him perform his new music, with a bigger, expanded live band. It’s going to be an all new, intimate and experimental show.

Full tour and ticket links at: http://www.hartsmusic.com

It’s time for Kallidad to return to the Hotel Brunswick to celebrate the new album “Flamingo.” The venue is a favourite of bands and audiences alike and the place goes off every time Kallidad comes to town!

You will hear plenty of brand new Kallidad songs and of course the old favourites that are guaranteed to get the dance floor moving!
The three masked mariachi of Kallidad combine Spanish Guitar beauty with Heavy Metal power to create a one of a kind instrumental experience which has sent them around the world.
Can’t wait to see you there! It’s free entry!

The support acts for the afternoon are Jordan McRobbie and Salt and Steel.

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SALT AND STEEL
With fiery, soulful force, Salt & Steel deliver an Earthy, Folk, Rock, Roots sound that is wild, raw and ultimately hits the audience on a primal level.
Performing an epiphany of foot stomping rhythms and heart-stirring, hypnotic vocal melodies Salt & Steel empower the listener, taking them on a voyage of growth, from understanding one’s demons to finding and celebrating freedom.
With their recent triple title wins, release of their Debut EP “Breathe. Connect. Grow.” and National radio play, Salt & Steel have been spreading seriously good vibes as they emerge onto the the scene with drive, promise and heartwarming smiles.
Get ready to be captured and released by these wild and free warriors who will hit you like a wave and sweep you up into the storm that is Salt & Steel.

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JORDAN MCROBBIE
Fremantle born, Byron Bay based Prog-Folk & Roots performer Jordan McRobbie has fast become known for his honest voice and virtuosic ability on the 12 and 6 stringed guitars while laying Middle-Eastern and Celtic infused riffs over electronic beats and latin percussion.

After a mammoth couple of years, playing festivals such as Woodford Folk Festival and over 100 shows a year including opening for Neil Finn (Crowded House), Angus & Julia Stone, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Nahko & MFTP and touring with Mat mcHugh & The Beautiful Girls to name a few, McRobbie now has his sites set on Europe and North-America following the release of his forthcoming EP in 2018

Captivating audiences around the country and overseas with high-energy rhythms and stories from the road, this young Roots troubadours dynamic performances aren’t to be missed

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