The Orphanage Sessions continue until the end of the year
Following on from the success of The Orphanage Sessions in the first half of this year, we have decided to continue for the rest of the year.
Helping us out will be Lianna Rose, The Harmonators, Katie Briana, Racz 'n Waters and The Huckleberry Swedes. For those who haven't been to an Orphanage Session, it's a great night of original country/roots music in one of Sydneys most intimate and personal venues - the Mars Hill Café.
Next Orphanage Session: The Orphans + Racz 'n Waters
Racz 'n Waters made their debut last January at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. This power trio is made up of songwriter and guitars Karen-Anne Waters and sisters Ingrid and Tahlia Racz providing percussion and fiddle mandolin and anything else you can think of. Think celtic rhythms, three part harmonies meet folk/country.
They're like a singer/songwriter on steroids... and times three.
Saturday October 25th, 8.30pm
Mars Hill Café
331 Church Street
Parramatta NSW
$10 at the door
Read Sophie Hamley's review of one of our March session at jolenethecountrymusicblog.blogspot.com .
For more info visit www.theorphans.com.au/theorphanage .
The Orphans on Home Grown Roots 3
If you've been keeping up to date with The Orphans, you'll know that we've contributed the track Rain to Foghorn Records Home Grown Roots 3 compilation. The album is a showcase of original Australian roots music and includes tracks from Paul Kelly, John Butler, Ash Grunwald and Mia Dyson to name a few. Closer to home our friends Karl Broadie, The Yearlings and Natalie D Napoleon also contribute tracks. I've been listening to it non-stop for the last week and can vouch that this is a great collection. My personal favourite track (other than our own of course) is Central Coast duo, Nick and Liesel's track Wyong River.
You can buy a copy of Home Grown Roots 3 directly from us or in one of the following ways...
Available now at all good record stores or order online at...
http://www.waterfrontrecords.com/orders/shop.asp?Action=AddI tem&ProductID=72789&Qty=1
...or at iTunes...
Read more about Home Grown Roots at...
www.myspace.com/homegrownroots
Biography
The Orphans are a country/bluegrass outfit comprised of two very talented individuals: Nick Payne and Lyn Taylor.
Both born in Australia, but with very different musical roots. Nick and Lyn have brought their unique experiences and abilities to produce the distinct sound and feel that is The Orphan's music.
Growing up on Sydney's North Shore, Nick cut his musical teeth as a teenager in a series of garage bands. However, as both he and his musical abilities matures, his tendency to seek out music of a "less mainstream" ilk saw him develop an appreciation, and then a profound respect for the simple yet soulful acoustic roots style of bluegrass and country. Inspired by artists such as Gillian Welch and Ryan Adams, he formed The Orphans in early 2006.
In stark contrast, Lyn's life unfolded against the backdrop of country Queensland. Literally the "truckers wife", Lyn draws on her experiences of trial, isolation and distance from loved ones as the basis of her song writing and haunting vocal style. Displaying a similar sense of "less is more", Lyn's approach dovetails neatly with Nick's to create music that has been described as, and is literally: "Simply enjoyable".
As The Orphans, Nick and Lyn have performed to audiences in both Queensland and New South Wales, and are currently based in their hometown of Sydney.