Checkerboard
By TERRI LEE FATOUROS TIGHT, soulful riffs, jazz infused rock, impromptu jamming within structured songs are probably great words to describe polished four-piece outfit, Checkerboard. Carl Pannuzzo, drummer, singer, and spearhead of the band sits in centre stage front and impresses with his rich dulcet vocals and rhythmic drumming grooves. Good friend and co-founder, Amos Sheehan, plays bass and their close friendship shows during...
I’ve got something to talk about
By TERRI LEE FATOUROS I was completely charmed recently when Lorenzo Iannotti (vocals) and Robyn Amato (keyboard), an amiable duo known as Something To Talk About, or STTA, dedicated and sang my favourite song, Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen to me at beach 162 in Frankston. People had been saying how good these guys are so I decided to see for myself. Iannotti’s voice provides that essential human element that initially hooks listeners...
Her muse is anything but blue
By TERRI LEE FATOUROS Bluemuse is talented singer, songwriter Maria Cassar, who happens to perform a mixture of originals and covers expressed with a unique twist. Cassar is a blues/folk artist with a strong feminine soul and has been described as having an ethereal voice full of spirit and narrative. “I’ve often been asked about my writing process which is tricky because I’m not a trained musician. I have a beautiful 1967 Martin...
Doc who … Doc White
I first heard about the charming and gifted musician Doc White when I accidentally sent him an invite to the monthly Debonair Lunch, an industry and invite only event for professional musicians, actors and entertainers. When he contacted me asking did I mean to send him an invite, I replied saying it must be fate and we have been friends ever since. Doc White is one of those rare entertainers whose talent encompasses a variety of...
Stackhouse
By TERRI LEE FATOUROS He cuts a sultry, brooding, and complex figure on stage as he sings and plays his Cigar Box Chuggar guitar. His voice matches his sideburns and hair; lustrous, wild and imbued with cool. Wearing a captain’s hat, striped t-shirt, multi-buttoned jacket and black jeans, he looks a mix of pirate and neo romantic expression. Born of Hungarian parents, Adam Kovarik is the front man of pioneering indie band Stackhouse,...