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For the first time in Bittern, JOSH LIGHT will be performing with The Unfurling (or part thereof).
Josh is a creative multi-instrumental master, who will enthrall you with his haunting melodies, provoking lyrics and down-to-earth banter. Just finding out about UILLEANN PIPES is reason enough to prioritise this event on your calendar!
As always, your reservation includes afternoon tea with tea, coffee and cake (also gluten and dairy free options) but you are also welcome to BYO.
About JOSH LIGHT:
As a drummer…
Josh is a graduate of The Victorian College of the Arts (class of 03’) and was a finalist (3rd) in ‘Australia’s Best Up and Coming Drummer Competition’ (yr2000). As a drummer Josh is a groove specialist and has done thousands of gigs around Victoria and Australia. He was a cofounder of the band Fats Wah Wah and has played drums with other acts Xavier Rudd, Daisy West, The DFG, Symbiosis, and (the late) Heath King - to name a few. These bands have been supported by and received airplay on Triple J, Triple R and PBS FM.
As a Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist
As well as continuing to develop his skills as a drummer, Josh has dedicated himself to becoming a talented songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist. With a knack for great melodies and a way with words, Josh's style is as elegant in it's simplicity as it is profound in it's substance. Generally Josh writes and composes in the Country, Celtic, Roots and Folk genres. Instruments played by Josh include the Drums and various Percussion, Voice, Low Whistle, Guitar and the Uilleann Pipes.
About ‘Josh Light and the Unfurling’
Josh has recently finished recording his debut singer songwriter album featuring original songs and instrumental compositions. The album is called ‘Half Light Dreamer’. For this process he assembled a very special collective called ‘The Unfurling’. Each member is widely respected in their own right. ‘The Unfurling’ members are Tanya Bradley - Violin. Corey Romeo – Mandolin and Mandola and Christian Meyer – Electric and Acoustic Guitar. Fused with Josh’s timeless songs, ‘ Josh Light and The Unfurling' create some timeless musical magic to be sure…to be sure. Half Light Dreamer is available for limited streaming and purchase through bandcamp.
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! MR. ALFORD COUNTRY’s latest single, Room For Two, has just hit #1 on the Australian radio charts. To celebrate this incredible milestone, he’s teaming up with his good friend KANE VINCENT, an award-winning songwriter and singer, to bring their music directly to you through intimate house and backyard concerts in 2025.
Here in Bittern, you and your friends can enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of live music, stories, and connection. Mr. Alford Country’s heartfelt melodies and Kane Vincent’s soulful performances promise to create a magical experience that will stay with you long after the last note.
As always, your reservation includes afternoon tea with tea, coffee and cakes (including gluten & dairy free options), but you are also welcome to BYO.
KANE VINCENT
What’s a chef to do when he’s over the smoky grills, long hours, family drama, relationships, and life in general? Kane Vincent took the advice of a Jason Isbell song to “find what makes you happy …and do it till you’re gone,” picked up his old Maton, and got stuck into it. With an engaging, soulful voice and influences from Jason Isbell to Alice in Chains and Bonnie Rait, Kane finds lyrical inspiration in both the mundane and extraordinary. These songs have a folk/pop sensibility, more than a hint of country and a familiar nod to the hit roots.
MR. ALFORD COUNTRY (MATT ALFORD)
Mr. Alford offers a diverse concert of original folk country tunes, great stories and witty banter. Check out his show in Bittern… it’s better than Netflix!
If you haven’t seen a live Mr Alford show we’ll describe it for you. Close your eyes and imagine you’re on a boat sailing through beautiful Caribbean islands, all your friends are there. An exotic handsome man dressed in a white suit is feeding you unsweetened organic cranberries. At the end of the boat there’s a guy in a baseball hat yelling folk country songs at you. It’s like that.
I am delighted to be welcoming ANDY PENKOW for a return visit, and SANDEE FACY for the very first time, to perform together in The House!
As always, afternoon tea will be provided, with tea & coffee and nibbles available (including gluten and dairy free).
We are in for a real treat.
ANDY PENKOW is an Australian singer/songwriter best known for his smooth, and powerful vocals, and his Country Blues and Folk style of music. He has released four studio albums to date, with his latest album “Shades On Me” peaking at No.2 on the Australian ARIA Charts and No.1 on the Australian Independent Records (AIR) Charts.
Andy is a four-time CMAA Golden Guitar Award Nominee and has had 13 singles reach No.1 across multiple Australian Country Radio Charts. He has won 4x People’s Choice Awards (including Best Male Vocals 2024 and Album of the Year 2025), 5x Independent Country Music Awards (including Most Popular Male Artist 2023 and 2025), a 2024 TSA Award, and was the winner of the “Australian Busking Championships 2019 – Gundagai”.
Andy was deemed “The Most Successful Australian Male Country Artist” for three years in a row (2022, 2023 and 2024) by the Australian Radio Top 40 Airplay Charts – determined by calculating the success of total singles over 12 months, across approx. 300 Australian community stations.
Internationally, he has had two songs peak at No.1 on the Nashville Country Independent Radio Charts, his third album peaked at No.1 for three weeks at the Canadian CFUR Radio charts, and his song “Ghostly Gums” peaked at No.2 on the UK Country Radio Charts.
Andy has over 1.5 million streams on Spotify and 150,000+ views on YouTube. He has toured across every state and territory in Australia and is a proud Brand Ambassador for the Australian Koala Foundation.
SANDEE FACY a Melbourne-based singer-songwriter, radiates authenticity, heartfelt emotion, and genuine care in every note she sings. Originally from a small town in Michigan, USA, she has called Australia home for nearly two decades, establishing herself as a gifted recording artist and performer.
Facy’s lifelong passion for music has taken her down diverse paths, from solo acts and collaborations to leading bands. In recent years, she has found her stride as a storyteller, crafting original songs that resonate deeply with audiences and leave them yearning for more. Beyond performing, Facy has also transformed her love for music into a successful business, embodying the spirit of an artist who has truly embraced all facets of her craft.
Her musical journey began with a scholarship to Michigan’s prestigious Interlochen School of Music, where she trained as a mezzo-soprano. Among her career highlights is a performance at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium, gracing the same stage as countless legends. The defining moment that shifted her focus toward songwriting was a deeply personal one—the loss of a close friend before her 20th birthday, which inspired her to pen Hummingbird and ignited her commitment to supporting individuals with Cystic Fibrosis through her art.
Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Facy flourished. Her 2020 releases, including three singles and a 2021 EP, garnered critical acclaim. Still That Girl soared to #1 on the iTunes charts, earning significant radio play and streams, while the music video for Last Time amassed over 150,000 views. To date, her music has surpassed 130,000 online streams (as of August 26, 2024).
The years 2022 and 2023 were milestones in Facy’s career. She released multiple singles, received nominations at the ICMA 2022, and won the prestigious International Singer-Songwriter Association (ISSA) Single of the Year award in Atlanta. Her performances at the Tamworth Country Music Festival in January 2023 brought further acclaim, culminating in four ISSA nominations in 2024. That year, Facy triumphed at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, winning the People’s Choice Award for Best Song of the Year with her single Best One Yet. Additionally, she clinched the 2024 ASA (Australia Songwriters Association) Award in the Country category, solidifying her reputation as a gifted songwriter.
With an album on the horizon, Sandee Facy is just getting started on the next chapter of her extraordinary journey.