Short Bio
The Heather Stewart Trio blend oldtimey fiddle and traditional guitar fingerpicking with blues swamp, country and cajun grooves. Heather’s voice takes us to the days of blues divas Bessie Smith and Memphis Minnie whilst sounding entirely her own.
The band features talented musicians Dan Dinnen (2009 MBAS Blues Performer of the Year) on guitar, harmonica and vocals and Danny McKenna on drums and backing vocals (Jeff Lang, Dallas Frasca, Unified Gecko). These fellas join Heather playing violin, banjo-mandolin and singing to create a familiar and joyous sound.
Heather Stewart Trio launched their acclaimed EP in November 2008 and will release their self-titled album with Black Market Music in 2010.
For booking information:
info@heatherstewart.com.au
www.heatherstewart.com.au
www.facebook.com/heatherstewartmusic
Extended Biography
Oldtime country blues, rocking swamp beats & heart-wrenching ballads
Heather Stewart is a rare breed of musician. She has a huge voice, is an immensely talented violinist and writes much of her own music.
From a farm in Southern NSW, Heather moved to Melbourne to pursue her dream of becoming a musician. She has completed Bachelor, Graduate Diploma and Masters in violin and voice and has travelled extensively in Europe, the UK and the USA for performance and musical experience.
Inspired by local musicians Andy and Peter Baylor and internationals Alvin Youngblood Heart and Corey Harris, Heather combined like-minded, talented musicians Danny McKenna (Jeff Lang) and Dan Dinnen (MBAS Blues Performer of the Year 2009) to create the impressive Heather Stewart Trio.
The Heather Stewart Trio have been performing together for over two years and built up a steady following in that time. Delving into the Blues, country blues, American folk styles and writing original compositions, the trio have pushed each other's musical limits to really find their own sound. Their newly released self-titled album tells a story of blending varying musical roads to create a new approach to old blues and roots sounds. **To be released in 2010 with Blackmarket Music.
The Trio blend oldtimey fiddle and traditional guitar fingerpicking with blues swamp, country and cajun grooves. Heather’s voice takes the audience back to the days of expressive blues divas Bessie Smith and Memphis Minnie simultaneously sounding modern and entirely her own.
Following successful sales of their 2008 EP and public demand at performances across the country, the Heather Stewart Trio will release their first full album in 2010 through Black Market Music. Launch and national touring details will be available on the website: www.heatherstewart.com.au
