Singer and songwriter Lloyd Back from Kingaroy QLD has an amazing ability to write songs that connect with people, songs about life and love. In 2006 Lloyd release his first debut single "Ball of String" on Kross Kut Records Volume 2 and due to an overwhelming response followed up with a 4 track EP in 2007.
Now featured on Kross Kut Records Volume 4 Lloyd has released yet another great song titled
"Is It Too Much", a moving love song that will capture your heart.
Debut Single for Felicia Machin
Felicia Machin has released her debut Single "City Girl" on Kross Kut Records Volume 4.
In 2008 Felicia participated in the Gloucester Country Music Club's annual muster and was the lucky recipient of the Kross Kut Records Recording package on offer over the weekend.
Felicia said "I wrote this song City Girl about 6 years ago after hearing people say you have to be bought up in the bush to be able to appreciate it. This annoyed me because I am a city girl who grew up in Newcastle, but still had this love for the aussie landscape and sense of pride about all things Australian".
Congratulation Felicia, great job.
Congratulations to the Gidgee Coal Award Finalists and Winners!
John Battle: Winner "New Talent"
Sharon Smith: Winner "Encouragement Award"
Charley Boyter: Winner "Instrumental"
Full list of Finalists & Winners ;
Female Vocal
Denise Brooks - Saddle Boy
Dianne Lindsay - Jackie Howe*
Bec Hance - My Mother's Words
Sharon Smith - Are There Any Kangaroos In Heaven
Debbie Beckett - Rambling Weatherboard Shack
Male Vocal
Reg Poole - Jacaranda Blue
Pete Smith - Revenue Dodger
Ernie Constance - Silent Crosses*
Dean Perrett - The Dust Of Kalkadoon
Graham Rodger - From Banjo's Pen
Group Or Duo/Collaboration
Dianne Lindsay & Anne Kirkpatrick - Long Road Home
Dean Perrett & Dianne Lindsay - There's A Rainbow Round My Memories*
Graham Rodger & Amanda Gilmour - Guilty Or Not Guilty
Anne Kirkpatrick & Dean Perrett - We're Doin' Fine
Dianne Lindsay & Peter Simpson - The Message
Instrumental
Lindsay Hammond - Mandrake/Showman's Song Medley
Terry Bennetts - Memories Of Home
Charley Boyter - Good Morning Australia*
New Talent
Kellie Fogarty - Where The Brumbies Come To Water
John Battle - In The Outback Of Australia*
Lana Ross - Pioneering Days
Sharon Smith - Are There Any Kangaroos In Heaven
Bec Hance - Lou And Ray
Album Of The Year
Reg Poole - Aussie Balladeer
Dianne Lindsay - Heartbeat Of Australia
Graham Rodger - We're Gonna Be Alright
Ernie Constance - Milestones
Dean Perrett - A Thousand Campfires*
Songwriter/S
Dean Perrett/K & M Dixon - The Cannon Hill Ghosts
Ernie Constance - Milestones*
Wave Jackson - The Dingo
Dianne Lindsay - Kellie's Eyes
Dean Perrett/Peter Pratt/Stuie French - A Thousand Campfires
Comedy/Novelty
Debbie Beckett - Ode To Elsie*
John Battle - Joe Blake
Reg Poole - Ode To The Road
Ernie Constance - Over Fisher's Fence
Graham Rodger - Said Hanrahan
Encouragement Award
SHARON SMITH
LIVING LEDGEND AWARD
Wave Jackson
Kross Kut Records Volume 4 is now Available!
This massive album features 20 tracks from a great variety of artists.
1. Circle of Sawdust - Glenn Jones
2. Cowboy Rides Away - Jamie Davis
3. Twilight Zone - Charley Boyter
4. Tennessee Waltz - Neil Buttsworth
5. The Windmill - Grant Hart
6. The Tragedy of Burke & Wills - Johnny Greenwood
7. The Girlfriend Song - Lindsay Waddington
8. Victoria the Place to Be - Ken 'Chainsaw' Lindsay
9. Is It Too Much - Lloyd Back
10. Truckie's Dream - Royce Everingham
11. Cattlemen from the High Plains - Trent Holder
12. City Girl - Felicia Machin
13. Travellers Prayer - Dell Klupfel
14. Tribute to a writer, Ernie Constance - Lex K
15. Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Star - Mike Casey
16. Joe Blake - John Battle
17. The Darling River Bed - Barry Glasby
18. Just Feel - Michelle Walker
19. Martin & The Coys - Dell Klupfel
20. Don't Shake My Tree - Peter Salata
Congratulations Stan Coster Memorial Bush Ballad Award Finalists!
New Talent
Group / Duo / Instrumental
Award Winners will be announced at the Bungendore Country Muster held 6-7th Feburary 2010.
Congratulations to the 2009 Gidgee Coal Award Finalists including;
Sharon Smith
Female Vocal
&
New Talent
John Battle
New Talent
&
Comedy / Novelty
Charley Boyter
Instrumental
Congratulations to Michelle Walker who competed in the Far North Queensland Country Music Festival (formerly known as the Walkermin Country Music Festival) and received 2nd place in the Open Female Vocal, Open Country Rock, and the Open Section. Michelle will now perform at the 2009 Queensland Champion of Champions in Brisbane on November 28 - 29th at Kedrom Wavell Services Club, Chermside.
Michelle will release her debut album "Moving in Circles" during the 2010 Tamworth Music Festival.
The Gloucester Country Music Club held the 25th Anniversary festival over the weekend where they feature a very special awards in memory of the late Terry Smith. Lucky recipients of the award include John Battle "Recording Artist of the Year", Peter Wells "Musician of the Year" and Lindsay Waddington for "Contributions to the Country Music Industry". And another special award to "Kevin Ribbons" better known as "Scotchie" who received an award of appreciation for services to the Gloucester and District Country Music Club.
A Congratulations also to Joanne and Ken Foote from Nelson Bay NSW who were the lucky recipients of the Kross Kut Records $1,500 recording package on offer during the festival.
Pictured from Left: Ken & Joanne Foote, Kevin "Scotchie" Ribbons, Lindsay Waddington,
John Battle and Peter Wells.
October Festivals & Events
6th - 13th October
Forbes NSW, CMC Club Campout
9th - 11th October
Gloucester NSW, CMC Muster & Talent Quest
9th - 11th October
Canberra ACT, Country Music Festival
23rd - 25th October
Dorrigo NSW, Folk and Bluegrass Festival
29th - 1st November
widgee QLD, Balladeers Musters
31st October
Eugowra NSW, Walk ups and Dance
Neil Buttsworth will release his brand new single "The Tennessee Waltz" on the new Kross Kut Records Volume 4.
After a lifetime playing music, it's hard to believe that Neil Buttsworth only released his debut album "Settin' The Woods on Fire" in 2003. What started out as a bit of fun, turned out to be the first album to be released by producer Lindsay Waddington, and the very first album on Kross Kut Records.
In 2005 Neil released "Roses & Memories" , followed with "Livin' In The Shadow" in 2007. And after what probably seems like a million miles on the road playing festivals and shows Neil Buttsworth fans now have a new favourite song "The Tennessee Waltz"! For the last 12 months it has been Neil's most requested song, Neil's arrangement of this old song really shows off his vocal ability and we are proud to say it will soon be available on the new Kross Kut Records Volume 4.
Australia's own Aussie Balladeer Glenn Jones, or "Bluey" as he has now been known for over 3 years in the Australian Outback Spectacular is gearing up for a brand new show. Opening soon is the exciting new show, " Heroes of the Light Horse", celebrating the link between our stockmen and the legendary Australian Light Horse.
The Australian Outback Spectacular opened its doors in April 2006 and has entertained over a million people from all over the world.
Not only has Glenn received a great response to his last album "Jonesy Sings Reg Poole" which received 2009 "Album of the Year" and "Male Vocal of the Year". We look forward to getting his new project under way this year.
The highly anticipated new release from Jamie Davis is now available. This self titled album contains 12 fantastic tracks as follows;
1. A Mansion on the Hill
2. Back on My Mind Again
3. Cowboy Rides Away
4. I Wanna Dance With You
5. Where Country Is
6. I Wouldn't Change You If I Could
7. Old Country Church
8. If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body
9. Good Hearted Woman
10. I'll Leave This World Loving You
11. Only In My Mind
12. Yodel Your Blues Away
Jamie toured and played with a great range of Australian artists including his great mates Frank Sargent and Barry Thornton and international act Louise Morrissey, and since 2002 he has toured with Col Elliott.
With great stage experience and achievements to his credit, Jamie should be very proud of this release. His smooth voice and beautiful songs will warm your heart and be an asset to any collection.
Lindsay Waddington, Neil Buttsworrth and Ken 'Chainsaw' Lindsay were proud to represent Kross Kut Records recently on a trip with special guest Melissa Bajric to beautiful Lord Howe Island. Performing at various locations including "The Milky Way", "Humpty Micks" (Pictured Below) and the exceptional town hall.
Picture on Right: Live @ Humpty Micks Lord Howe Island - Lindsay Waddington, Ken Lindsay & Neil Buttsworth.
Top: Lord Howe Island Lagoon
Bottom: Humpty Micks
September Festivals & Events
4th - 6th Sept
Rockhampton QLD, Festival Talent Quest
10th - 13th Sept
Nanango QLD, Country Muster
19th Sept
Smoky Bay SA, Marilyn's CM Muster
19th - 20th Sept
Redcliffe QLD, CM Club Festival
25th Sept - 4th Oct
Mildura VIC, Country Music Festival
25th - 27th Sept
Texas QLD, Country Music Roundup
Kross Kut Records will soon be releasing "Volume 4" compilation album. Some of the artists to be featured with new releases are;
Ken "Chainsaw" Lindsay
Peter Salata
Dell Klupffell
Johnny Greenwood
Trent Holder (Bungendore Track to Yesterday Winner)
Lloyd Back
Lex K
Barry Glasby
Felicia Machin (Gloucester Muster Award Winner)
Royce Everingham
Grant Hart
Neil Buttsworth
Mike Casey
Lindsay Waddington
Jamie Davis
Available October 2009, a great addition to any collection.
Widgee Balladeers Muster 2009
29th, 30th, 31st October & 1st November
Mark it on your calendar now, a massive weekend of Country Music. Invited artists include;
Terry Gordon
Sharon Smith
Alan Luscombe
Pete Smith
Col Edmonds
Buddy Thomson
Lyn Bennett
Lex K
Bill Jensen
Ken Chainsaw Lindsay
Daley Stephenson
Julie Perandes
Ashley Cook
Keith Jamieson & Alisha Smith
Evelyn Bury
Bobby Easter
Dianne Lindsay & Peter Simpson
Laura Downing
Johnny Greenwood
Graham Rodger
Lindsay Waddington
Neil Buttsworth
Tony Wagner
Dorrie Muller
Kev Groves
Bruce Bell
For More information contact Lex K Ph (07) 4129 3145
or download the poster here
Kross Kut Records is proud to welcome Johnny Greenwood and Mike Casey to the recording studio. Both great artists have now recorded their first single to be featured on Kross Kut Records Volume 4 being released in September.
Singer / Songwriter Michelle Walker will proudly release her debut album this year.
Originally from Mount Isa, North West Queensland Michelle resides in Tully, North Queensland with her husband Steven and 3 children Brayden 5yrs, and twins Annalise and Brianna 2yrs. Michelle has spent many years competing in festivals and competitions including the Telstra Road to Tamworth, Walkamin Country Music Festival and Champion of Champions to name a few. She has always found enjoyment with music from playing keyboard as a child to learning the guitar and writing songs, Michelle has a real zest for life, loves fishing and reading and writes her songs from the heart.
Happy Birthday to Kenny Kitching, one of Australia's greatest Musicians.
Kenny is a legendary Australian Steel Guitarist who enjoys an international reputation playing for half a century both in Australia and Internationally. Kenny performed at the International Steel Guitar Convention in St. Louis USA in 1977 and recorded a critical acclaimed album for Midland Records titled 'Sydney to Nashville'. In 2001 at the International Steel Guitar Convention St. Louis USA, Kenny was presented by one of his idols Jerry Byrd Lifetime Achievement Award. 2004 Kenny was the first steel guitarist inducted into the Roll of Renown in Tamworth. And on the 24th June 2007 Kenny was entered into the Brisbane Steel Guitar Club Hall of Fame.Through a lifetime of work Kenny has earned the respect and admiration from both fellow musicians and fans around the World for his musical artistry. We are proud to say Kenny is one of our Kross Kut Pickers and part of the family, Happy Birthday mate.
Winner of the Gloucester Muster Recording Package 2008, Felicia Machin has been in to the recording studio to complete her vocals on her first single.
The debut song "City Girl' will be featured on Kross Kut Records Volume 4 which is to be released later this year.
After much anticipation August 2009 will see the release of a brand new album from Jamie Davis.
Living in Tasmania, Jamie first started singing on his 20th birthday with the help from his old mate Frank Sargent (and a few drinks) who took him under his wing and showed him a thing or two on guitar. Since then Jamie has come along way having toured Australia and played with great artists including Barry Thornton who he became good mates with, Charley Boyter, Brian Letton and internationally acclaimed Louise Morrissey and Col Elliott. Jamie met Waddo in 1995 at the Mildura Country Music Festival, since then they have remained good mates and crossed paths from time to time at various festivals, so it's no surprise that they have teamed up and produced a great Country Album.
(Picture above: Col Elliott, Jamie Davis & Lindsay Waddington)
In 2008 the Bungendore Country Muster introduced a new award "Track to Tomorrow" to encourage and support young up and coming Bush Balladeers. In 2009 the Bungendore Country Muster with the support of Kross Kut Records announced the opportunity for the winner to record and release a professional single on the Kross Kut Records compilation album.
The Winner of the 2009 award Trent Holder has made the journey into the recording studio with Waddo to begin an experience of a lifetime and enjoy the process of recording his first single to be featured on Kross Kut Records Volume 4 released this year.
(Picture from left - Trent Holder & Lindsay "Waddo" Waddington")
With a shelf overflowing with trophies and awards John Battle has had to make room for one of his biggest prizes to date, his first debut album "Lil' Bit Country".
Originally from Buladelah NSW, John is a familiar face in the country music scene across the Hunter, Mid North Coast and Central Coastal areas, as well as a successful participant in many talent quests.
In October 2007 John took part in the Gloucester Country Music Clubs annual muster and was the deserving winner of the Kross Kut Records recording package, and with encouragement and support from family and friends John made the decision to record an album.
In May 2009 John received the first copies of his debut album "Lil' Bit Country". Containing 12 tracks including 6 penned by John himself as well as co-writes, this album signifies John's true style and enthusiasm for the Australian Bush Ballad. The album features some of Australia's great musicians including; Lindsay Waddington, Charley Boyter, Hugh Curtis and Lawrie Minson.
Congratulations to Sharon Smith the Australian Bush Balladeers Star Quest Winner 2009 who has now released her Debut Album "The Road of Life". The official launch will be at Pittsworth Town Hall on Sunday 30th August 1pm.
As the ambassador for the Australian Bush Balladeers Association Sharon has been many places this year including Bungendore Country Muster, Barham, Broxburn, Caboolture Urban Festival, Bundabergs Aussie Muster and many more with the list lengthening before the years out.
Sharon has done a great job with her debut album it features 12 great tracks including; Wave Jacksons 'Once when i was Mustering', Johnny Greenwoods 'My Dad Was a Road Train Man', Norma O'Hara Murphy's 'Murray River Blues' and 'Darlin Billy', Lex K's 'Here for a Good Time', Keith Jamieson's title track 'The Road of Life' and more.