Biography
Renowned for her versatility & vibrancy, this young Brisbane wordsmith delivers a fresh mix of folk, philosophy & soul that echoes the likes of Lauryn Hill, Hollie Smith & Laura Marling, tied up with a charm is completely her own. Her performances capture a candid grandeur that is endearing, addictive and powerful. Headed further down the path of neo-soul, her new full band sound is a mix of the gritty and the lush, the unsuspected and the seductively simple, thoroughly founded upon poetry and philosophy. Now performing as a solid four piece, the band’s set shifts between punchy grooves and still, spine-tingling moments, featuring well loved tracks such as ‘Take it Down’ & ‘More for Yourself’ plus a host of brand new material that is sure to surprise. Her new works are a testimony to both Georgia’s adventurousness as an artist and her maturity as a songwriter.
Georgia’s skills however aren’t limited to the stage. In January 2009 she wrote, recorded and produced the release of her debut mini-album Living the Grey which features seven of her compositions, an array of Brisbane talent and is just one example of Georgia’s abilities as a visual artist. Since its release Living the Grey has had strong support from Triple J’s Roots N All and Home & Hosed programs and was ‘featured’ on the Triple J Unearthed website and podcast. Works from the mini-album have also subsequently featured on Quicksilver Pro France coverage and selected for various compilations such as A-Venue’s Creative Juices CD, fRETfEST’s Best Of, Island Vibe Festival & West End Carnivale Compilation CDs.
Born 21 years ago in Aurukun, a remote Aboriginal community in Cape York Peninsula, and growing up in Brisbane with strong & influential Indigenous mentors around her has meant that the perspectives & reflections that show up in Georgia’s lyrics are often surprising for a woman of her age. They show a depth of understanding surrounding the complexities of humanity, cultural identity & tradition with a balance of criticism & optimism.
Summer 2009 will see the band touring up & down the East Coast & embarking on her next recorded endeavour – a live recording of her homecoming Brisbane show at The Troubadour on November 22, due for release in time for her shows at Woodford Folk Festival 0910. In 2008 she opened for both Lior and South African protest singer Vusi Mahlasela at the Brisbane Powerhouse and has performed as part of UTribe Festival 2009, Valley Fiesta 2008, 2008 Brisbane Writers Festival and Island Vibe Festival 2007, 2008 & 2009. Her ambitious approach to Woodford Folk Festival chalkboards & Woodford 0809’s fRETfEST programme led to Bill Hauritz booking her for the 2009 Tree Planting Festival & Official 2009 Woodford lineup. She has appeared on bills up & down the East Coast with other National and local artists such as Saritah, Jackie Marshall, Tommee (Tommee & the Neighbourhood), The Black Market Rhythm Co, Andi & George, Rob Longstaff, 2006 Deadly Award Winners Banawurun (Troy n' Trevelyn) and has also developed a reputation for appearing at community events including Walk Against Warming 2007 & 2008 at the Brisbane Riverstage, Greenfest, Oxfam Walk Against Want and a host of events supported by the Brisbane Activist Centre & community radio stations.
Georgia also works part time for Education Queensland’s Indigenous School Support Unit (ISSU) supporting & advocating for Indigenous Cape York secondary students who study outside their community. In 2008 she completed a Bachelor of Popular Music with the Queensland Conservatorium from which she gained extensive experience with recording technology & performing in a studio environment. Georgia also performs as a backing vocalist for Laneous & the Family-Yah, plays keys & sings with Gold Coast reggae band The Cool Calm Collective, Brisbane/Melbourne pop-funk act Yeo & the Fresh Goods and sharpens her traditional music skills with the jazz duo G-Roove.
Instrumentation
Georgia Potter: lead vocal/keys/guitar
Jai Mitchell: lead guitar
Jack Potter: bass guitar
Charles Wall: drumkit/percussion/backing vocals
Discography
Living the Grey 2009
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