Sometimes there’s no need to ask questions, or figure out reasons why things work. They just….do!

Rose Bygrave, Dave Steel and Wayne Jury share quite a few musical acquaintances, and ideals. They write and sing songs about people, present and passed, songs about the heart, for the heart and from the heart.

In each of their own ways they have achieved success, and now it is just connection they seek. Connection to each other, connection to community, connection to people.

The vehicle is music, be it their own, or borrowed from their favourite artists or past collaborators, the goal is to express and share feelings. It may be joy and happiness, it may be sorrow, love, hate, fear or loss, but it is aimed truly at connecting with the heart.

Rose Bygrave began playing music professionally in Goanna in 1978, the achievements of which are well known. Then again in 2022 she toured the country with Goanna to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their triple Aria awarded record Spirit of Place. Apart from countless performances, with Goanna and as a duo with her friend Marcia Howard, she has performed as a soloist and with many other artists, has been a choir director, producer and mentor.

Rose is known for compassionate songwriting – reflecting on place, love, and issues of indigenous and social justice. She has released 4 CDs, a duo CD with Marcia and has contributed to many projects including work with her old friend Dave Steel. She has shared stages with some incredible artists. In 2020 she released The Yabby Catcher.  She is currently finishing another batch of songs to be released in 2025.

‘The Victorian writes songs that radiate intelligence and sensitivity and she sings them in a crystalline voice with impeccable enunciation. The dozen numbers that make up North, come straight from the heart.’ Tony Hillier; Rhythms Magazine

‘The beautifully crafted songs of love and experiences require a fine and skilled voice to carry them. As is well recognized, Bygrave has that voice… a prize-winning listening experience.’ Peter Dougherty; Australian Musician.

https://www.facebook.com/rose.bygrave/

Dave Steel is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer with an extensive history in the roots music scene in Australia. As a founding member of Weddings Parties Anything he contributed songs and instrumental skills to their first two albums. He has made nine solo albums, received several ARIA nominations, and worked as a sideman and session musician with many of Australia’s finest performers including Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter, Rose Bygrave and Marcia Howard, and Kavisha Mazella, amongst many others.
Dave also has extensive experience as a producer/engineer, and regularly records and mixes music in his home studio for various artists.

He has toured Australia, North America, Europe and Asia.
For twenty years he has been instrumentalist and co-producer for singer/songwriter Tiffany Eckhardt. He now performs as a solo act, in a couple of collaborative lineups, or with his band on the festival circuit and in the folk/roots scene.

Dave has recently completed a stint as a tutor in the songwriting stream of the degree course at UTAS, and he has now relocated back to Victoria.
He has a new album called Wooden Music – recorded live in the studio (with minimal overdubs) in the Huon Valley in Lutruwita (Tasmania).

‘Dave Steel is the kind of artist who will be keeping Australian music honest long after the latest pop sensation is forgotten…’ Jeff Jenkins, The Age

https://davesteelmusic.com

Wayne Jury is a songwriter – signed to J Albert and Son Publishing, home of AC/DC, Rose Tattoo, Easybeats et al since 1994, with a catalogue of original songs, including a top 10 hit for Aleesha Rome with ‘Search My Heaven’ and co-writes with ‘The Angels’ John Brewster. He has released 3 solo albums, 2 solo EPs, CDs with Drybones, Black Cat Moan, Bridie King, Jenny Marie Lang, Bob Spencer (The Angels, Skyhooks) and The Foreday Riders. Early days saw him supporting touring bands such as AC/DC, Ayres Rock, Little River Band, Cold Chisel, Dragon. He has opened for blues greats Robert Cray, Albert Collins, Canned Heat, BB King, Chris Cain and Buddy Guy. Wayne has been called on by some iconic bands when they’re missing their lead singer: for Nathan Cavaleri when vocalist Andrew Strong was unable to tour Australia – that led to 7 years on the road with Nathan: filling in for Doc Neeson (the Angels) in the Moonshine Jug and String Band and as temporary replacement for Mark Callahan with Gangajang. He has mentored performance programs – Blues Boot Camp, Youth in Blues and has been the Director of the Queenscliff based Tides of Welcome Choir since 2019.

“Wayne Jury’s music can evoke strong emotions. His exceptional voice has the power, the technical strength and the main ingredient – absolutely heartfelt soul.” Frankie Lee, ABC Sydney.

“Singing the blues with nothing but a guitar and a passion, he’s all grass roots and heart – somewhat like the late Dutch Tilders”. CHRIS LAMBIE Rhythms Magazine.

https://waynejury.com.au