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Peter Brandy

voice of the east kimberley

About Me

“ It is refreshing to find an artist such as Peter Brandy who looks, sounds and is authentic Australian country. His music reminds Australians of who we really are.” – Neil Murray
Peter Brandy was born in Halls Creek and grew up on cattle stations in the East Kimberley. His songs tell of his experiences in the region and of its characters, in a style that combines his Aboriginal heritage with country, folk, rock and gospel influences - executed with a classic ‘Kimberley’ feel and punctuated by his melodic guitar breaks.
Peter’s debut album “Kimberley Backroads” established him as one of Australia’s finest Indigenous Performers and the title track reached anthem status across Australia’s top end, as well as gaining him a number of awards. He has since toured extensively around the country and performed at numerous festivals, including the Tamworth Country Music Festival and Woodford Folk Festival. He is a headlining act at the 2008 Nannup Music Festival and also has been nominated for “Best Indigenous Act” at the upcoming 2008 WA Music Industry Association’s WAMi awards.
Peter is now based in Kununurra and is a widely respected member of his community, as well as being a positive role model for youth in the region. He sees himself as an interpreter of his culture and an ambassador for “ the battlers out on the land, helping to support their efforts to remain on the farms and stations, and to survive the droughts that have been so challenging …”
In 2005, Peter cemented his standing as one of the State’s finest storytellers, with his song “Long Time Ago” winning both the ‘World/Folk’ and ‘Indigenous Song of the Year’ categories at the WAM “Song of the Year” awards. The song has become the title track of his second album, Long Time Ago, which will be launched at Kulcha on Friday March 7th.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/31/2008
Band Website: peterbrandy.com
Band Members: The band varies from just myself as a solo act - to a full band line up.The players on the new album are:
Peter Brandy (guitars, vocals, tap sticks)
Ben Franz (bass)
Peter Smith (drums)
David Hyams (slide guitar, mandolin, dobro, harmonica, backing vocals)
Lucky Oceans (pedal steel)
Rodney Rivers (didgeridoo)
Lynn Hazelton (backing vocals)
Jennifer Tingley(cello)
Influences: I got my early inspiration from amateur musicians among the stockmen, plant operators and labourers who i worked with in the Kimberley - and my father’s record collection, which included Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Jim Reeves and Slim Dusty. Travelling country artists such as Slim, Buddy Williams, Barry Thornton, Ernie Bridge and Rodney Rivers were also early inspirations. Also the Rick and Thel Carey touring show, which featured Kevin Gunn on lead guitar.
Sounds Like: Peter Brandy!
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

REVIEW OF "LONG TIME AGO" from RTRs Stephen Hall

Long Time AgoPeter BrandyKunnunnurra based Peter Brandy is a musician, singer, songwriter in a style that blends country, folk, rock and gospel. Early influences include amateur musicians with whom he...
Posted by Peter Brandy on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:05:00 PST

LONG TIME AGO - now on CD BABY

Buy "Long Time Ago" from CD Baby...http://cdbaby.com/cd/peterbrandy
Posted by Peter Brandy on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 06:07:00 PST

Peter Brandy nominated for Best Indigenous Act at 2008 WAMi awards!

Peter has been nominated once again as "Best Indigenous Act" at the 2008 WAMi awardsThe Awards will be held at the Perth International Arts Festival's Beck's Music Box on Thursday February 21.The nomi...
Posted by Peter Brandy on Sun, 03 Feb 2008 09:01:00 PST