The Groovesmiths
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Demonstrations Of Intent
The band's debut EP features 5 original songs, written by Gavin Shoesmith.- "Bushranger" – 3:51
- "Lonely" – 4:05
- "Rebirth" – 5:04
- "Viva La Revolution" – 3:33
- "Oh The Sun Is Shining" – 4:35
The EP features performances from previous band-members Michael Boase (Drums) and Jesse Moore (Guitar), as well as John Butler
John Butler
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(Lap-steel Guitar), Saritah
Saritah
Saritah is an Australian singer-songwriter. Her own website describes her music as "vibrant rootsy acoustic earth grooves". She was born in Seoul, South Korea and brought up mostly in Perth, Western Australia. Nowadays she is based in Melbourne....
(Vocals), Mark Robinson (Didgeridoo), and Francis Diatschenko (Guitar)
The Groovesmiths (Hello Operator)
The band's album featured 4 more of Shoesmith's songs as well as reworked versions of the 5 featured on the EP. Dew also contributes 'Sun and Moon'.- "Bushranger" – 3:51
- "Oh The Sun is Shining"
- "Red Fox"
- "The Rebirth of Cool"
- "Viva La Revolution"
- "The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith"
- "The Gypsy Song"
- "Sun and Moon"
- "Blues and Roots"
- "3AM Monday Morning'
The recording of their self titled album saw the return of Mark Robinson on Didgeridoo as well as percussionist Walter Piccolruaz and drummer Matt Wright joining the core group of Shoesmith and Dew. Often erroneously called "Hello Operator" due to cover art.
Online articles
- EP review by Dominic Pearce. http://www.rockus.com.au/, 2007.
- Interview by Faster Louder.