Helen Townsend Music

Shannon Smith Band | 7.30pm +++++++++++++ Introducing the Shannon Smith Band, a powerhouse ensemble of seasoned musicians who are quickly making waves across the music scene with their dynamic and soulful performances. With a repertoire that spans blues, pop soul, pop rock, Americana, and Alt Country, the Shannon Smith Band has captivated audiences with their electrifying live shows. Their music blends heartfelt lyricism with robust musical arrangements, creating songs that resonate with listeners on a profound level. The band's chemistry and skill were showcased spectacularly at their sold-out single launch show, which left audiences calling for more. They also brought their signature energy and style to the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, further solidifying their reputation as a must-see live act. Featuring Almin Fulurija on drums, Mark Ralph on keyboards, Dario Jiritano on bass, Jorbie Uangakore as lead guitarist, and the dual talents of Shannon Smith and Helen Townsend on vocals and guitar, this band brings a rich tapestry of musical backgrounds together to create a sound that's uniquely their own. Whether you're drawn to the rhythmic beats of the drums, the melodic flow of the keyboards, the deep grooves of the bass, or the intricate guitar riffs and soul-stirring vocals, the Shannon Smith Band delivers a musical experience that's not just heard but felt. Each performance is more than just a show; it's an invitation to experience music that stirs the soul, moves the body, and inspires the connection in us all. Tommy ”Boss” Bosson & the Score | 9.00pm ++++++++++++++++ THE SCORE has been an On & Off project of Tommy “Boss” Bosson’s for the past 18 years. The line-up has changed each time he has returned to the Perth area. This reincarnation has been together for around 2 years now but have a combined playing experience of around 130 years. While always striving to play with a genuine and authentic blues feel, the band are aware that it is the dance floor the rules and so love to get some audience participation going, by playing some Hot Jump Blues, with West Coast Swing, some Chicago Shuffles and even a Rhumba and Salsa thrown in to get your toes a tapping. They can play the Blues to make you cry or have you moving and a grooving on the dance floor all night long, with lead Harmonica from Tommy “Boss” Bosson, and searing soulful guitar work from Glenn “The Captain” Carpenter, backed by a power house rhythm section of Ashley (Boogie Bear) Whitworth on Bass and Trevor “The Gig Pig” Judd on the Drums.