biography
Jarrah's energetic, upbeat songs and haunting vocal harmonies is a culmination of 10 years of writing and performing experience by this unique band. Founded by singer songwriter Gavin Somers, Jarrah's contemporary Koori music is a positive sharing of culture, love and life through song. Over the last few years Gavin has won 8 songwriting awards for his works and is gaining recognition country wide for his vocal and songwriting ability. Since their early beginnings JARRAH have supported well known artists such as Archie Roach, Tiddas, Midnight Oil and Paul Kelly. Gavin and Jarrah have performing at intimate, community and corporate events all around Victoria and are versatile as either a full 5 piece band or as an acoustic trio. Some of the bands live performances include:
Jarrah's new Cd "Down on the Mish" has just been released and is currently being launched around the state. A polished recording of contemporary folk rock, a culmination of 5 years of writing and recording. The new album consisting of 12 original tracks, is a reflection of the bands roots featuring strong acoustic rythms and harmonies. Recorded at Motherload Studio Warrnambool and Salt Studio in Melbourne, the 12 new original tracks are a mixture of upbeat folk rock and moving ballads. Since the release of their first album JARRAH have received regular airplay on Indigenous Radio across the nation. They have also performed live on air at Triple J, 3KND, 3CR, 3AW and 4AAA Murri Radio - Qld. JARRAH is now based in Melbourne but it's Indigenous roots for musicians Gavin Somers and Lee Morgan are Cherbourg Queensland and Framlingham Victoria respectively. The current band line up:
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