14 October 2007
Gluefoot
Gluefoot is a musical act based in Melbourne, Australia. Players include John, Derek, Fiona, Caz, Pete, Sean, Phil and others over time.
Gluefoot sounds like expeimental pop / electro-folk / disquiet country music. Involved lyrics/stories. Instrumental and sound art pieces.
Inspired by:
Low, Silver Jews, Sonic youth, Smog, Lambchop...
Also: detective movies, old phone messages, trains, rain on asphalt...all kinds of everything.
Penelope Swales
Much of Penelope's writing reflects her twin passions of social justice and passionate life. Her latest album “Skin: Deep” (2007) explores the uncharted territory of human relationships and the dark underbelly of our desires. Written as an antidote to the drier aspects of academia, she describes it as “polymorphous love songs” – polymorphous meaning many changing shapes. Stripped back to soaring, evocative vocal and powerful and intricate guitar, the production is as bare as the subject matter, giving a sense of nakedness and utter honesty. Her 2003 studio album "Monkey Comfort" was number 6 on the Australian Independent Blues and Roots charts for two months and garnered numerous 4-star reviews. In 2005 at the behest of fans she released "Archive Vol 2: Songs from the Borderline" which showcases the best of 3 early releases that had been unavailable for over a decade.
Debra Manskey
Throughout her long career, Debra has graced many concert stages and festivals across Australia, including Pt Fairy Folk Festival, Moomba, Cygnet Folk Festival and Tasmania's jewel, 10 Days on the Island. In recent years as a solo performer she has also supported other outstanding artists such as The Stiff Gins, Neil Murray, Sophie B Hawkins, Mick Thomas and the inimitable Dave Graney.
One of the founding members of Australian 80's indie darlings Wild Pumpkins at Midnight, Debra's trademark, soaring vocals contributed to the Pumpkins' 1990 ARIA award for "This Machine is Made of People" (Best Independent Release). Debra is also highly regarded as an arts administrator and educator. She regularly conducts specialist workshops for adults and children in voice, songwriting and music business competencies.
In 2006, Debra performed with Sophie B Hawkins, supported The Bat Band, conducted workshops and performances on King Island in western Bass Strait, been celebrated as a 'Tasmanian Living Writer' and produced 'Live Sampler' - a recording from The Peacock Theatre, Hobart, released in September (Tasmania) and October (Melbourne).
Now based back in her beloved Tasmania and working as a solo artist, this woman has charmed audiences around the world with her incredible live shows. A mixture of folk, punk, roots (and everything in between!) and overlaid with 'one of the finest female voices imaginable' (Rock'n'Reel Magazine, UK) this is an artist not to be missed.