Stu Larsen

STU LARSEN has no home. Three years ago he made a decision to leave behind normality, security and comfort, choosing to live as simply as possible and to follow the opportunities that would lay themselves down in front of him. A bold but necessary move as he found himself getting caught in the day to day life of a working man while dreaming of a life on the road. Names such as vagabond, gypsy and troubadour have often been thrown around in reference to Larsen, but he seems to embrace all that come his way. Since leaving his quiet little town in Queensland, Australia, Larsen has spent the years being on the move, touring, recording, driving friends tour vans and pretty much anything else that allows him to stay on the road. With tours through Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the UK and Europe taking up the majority of his time so far, there are always talks of venturing to America and Canada in the windows of spare time that seem to be so few and far between.

RYEFORD is Larsen’s current release, recorded in an empty farmhouse in rural Queensland with good friends Luke Thompson (New Zealand) and Tim Hart (Sydney, Boy & Bear). The three friends spent a week in isolation, recording the five tracks live for Larsen’s EP. The trio work together to bring together a mix of guitar, banjo, ukelele and 3 part harmonies in places, bringing out the very essence of these folk tunes Larsen had written over the previous year, partly inspired by life on the road and partly about nearing the end of a long distance relationship with a New Zealand songstress.

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TIM HART

STU LARSEN has no home. Three years ago he made a decision to leave behind normality, security and comfort, choosing to live as simply as possible and to follow the opportunities that would lay themselves down in front of him. A bold but necessary move as he found himself getting caught in the day to day life of a working man while dreaming of a life on the road. Names such as vagabond, gypsy and troubadour have often been thrown around in reference to Larsen, but he seems to embrace all that come his way. Since leaving his quiet little town in Queensland, Australia, Larsen has spent the years being on the move, touring, recording, driving friends tour vans and pretty much anything else that allows him to stay on the road. With tours through Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the UK and Europe taking up the majority of his time so far, there are always talks of venturing to America and Canada in the windows of spare time that seem to be so few and far between.

RYEFORD is Larsen’s current release, recorded in an empty farmhouse in rural Queensland with good friends Luke Thompson (New Zealand) and Tim Hart (Sydney, Boy & Bear). The three friends spent a week in isolation, recording the five tracks live for Larsen’s EP. The trio work together to bring together a mix of guitar, banjo, ukelele and 3 part harmonies in places, bringing out the very essence of these folk tunes Larsen had written over the previous year, partly inspired by life on the road and partly about nearing the end of a long distance relationship with a New Zealand songstress.

STU LARSEN has no home. Three years ago he made a decision to leave behind normality, security and comfort, choosing to live as simply as possible and to follow the opportunities that would lay themselves down in front of him. A bold but necessary move as he found himself getting caught in the day to day life of a working man while dreaming of a life on the road. Names such as vagabond, gypsy and troubadour have often been thrown around in reference to Larsen, but he seems to embrace all that come his way. Since leaving his quiet little town in Queensland, Australia, Larsen has spent the years being on the move, touring, recording, driving friends tour vans and pretty much anything else that allows him to stay on the road. With tours through Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the UK and Europe taking up the majority of his time so far, there are always talks of venturing to America and Canada in the windows of spare time that seem to be so few and far between.

RYEFORD is Larsen’s current release, recorded in an empty farmhouse in rural Queensland with good friends Luke Thompson (New Zealand) and Tim Hart (Sydney, Boy & Bear). The three friends spent a week in isolation, recording the five tracks live for Larsen’s EP. The trio work together to bring together a mix of guitar, banjo, ukelele and 3 part harmonies in places, bringing out the very essence of these folk tunes Larsen had written over the previous year, partly inspired by life on the road and partly about nearing the end of a long distance relationship with a New Zealand songstress.

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JED APPLETON

Jed Appleton is a young troubadour, hailing from the small town of Hobart. Fascinating crowds with his stripped back and pensive songwriting, the 18 year old has captured the ears of many, from street corners to sold out theatres, and you might’ve just forgotten your beer or coffee along the way whilst tuning in to some earnest lyrics and beautifully crafted melodies. Jed’s highly awaited EP is set to be his 4th release, after winning souls with his debut solo album “Why Should I Stay”.

After creating his home recorded EP “Beautiful One” at the tender age of 16, he ventured on to his first Australian tour up and down the East Coast sneaking into pubs, and busking his way through the country.

Dedication and hard work seems to be paying off for the multi-instrumentalist, completing a 26 date UK tour playing in all 4 touring acts, which led to recording in the hills of Sweden for one act, humbly performing on all 3 stages at Falls Festival, and playing to sold out crowds all accross Australia.

Jed’s debut solo record ‘Why Should I Stay’ was released in October 2013, after spending a night up on a mountain in a small shack with a bottle of wine, a guitar, and a piano, showing off his gift of shooting raw emotion in one take.

“His Infectious melodic vocals alongside tasteful rhythmic guitar stylings is a must see,”  The Waratah Hotel.

Jed has supported the likes of Passenger (UK), Matt Corby, Stu Larsen, The Trouble with Templeton, Jack Carty, Tigertown, Jordie Lane, Set Sail (US), and Patrick James.