Biography
Vincent's Chair Trio belong to a generation of musicians who eschew stylistic boundaries and have created a highly flexible hybrid which borrows from many and is beholden to none. The group write and perform original music which draws inspiration from folk, jazz and pop music to create a new Australian contemporary sound.
2006 saw the current line-up of singer-songwriter, Kathie Renner, viola player, Karen De Nardi, and guitarist, Hugh Stuckey perform together for the very first time at a music festival in Bucharest, Romania. Their performances were so successful that they've been together ever since, enjoying performances in the UK and their home country, Australia, as well as a self-released CD, "Stretch".
Influenced by the likes of Joni Mitchell, Sting, Paul Simon and Pat Metheny, to name a few, the trio are dedicated to producing music which is limited only by their imagination and exploration of musical palettes available to them.
The recipient of a South Australian Music Industry Award, the group has performed to much acclaim at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, the 2009 East End International Jazz Festival, EUROPAfest 2006 & 2008 in Romania, the U.K., as well as performances in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.
Instrumentation
Kathie Renner - vocals, keyboards and acoustic guitar
Karen De Nardi - viola and percussion
Hugh Stuckey - electric and acoustic guitars
Kathie Renner - Arguably one of Australia's finest singer-songwriters, Kathie possesses a voice of rare beauty and sings in a style of social comment reminiscent of Joni Mitchell. In 2005 she received an award for her songwriting in the Australian National Songwriting Contest.
Hugh Stuckey - was a finalist in the prestigious 2007 Wangaratta Jazz Festival Competition, and is highly regarded for his innovative and sensitive playing.
Karen De Nardi - has played viola in numerous ensembles in Australia, and has toured to Europe and the USA. In Vincent's Chair Karen's complimentary and supportive qualities on viola provide a secondary voice and a unique colour to the group's sound.
Discography
Independent CD Releases
- "Stretch" (07)
- "At The First Sign" (03)
National Airplay
- ABC Radio - The Daily Planet
- ABC Radio - Classic Drive
Festival performances
- East End International Jazz Festival, 2009
- Europafest Romania, 2008 & 2006
- Adelaide Cabaret Festival, 2008 & 2003
- Adelaide Fringe Festival
- Barossa Vintage Music Festival
- Victor Harbor Folk Festival
SAMI Award - Most Popular Act 2004
Concert Performances
- Adelaide, AUS
- Melbourne, AUS
- Oxford, UK
- Sydney, AUS
Links
| http://www.myspace.com/vincentschairtrio |
| www.myspace.com/vincentschairtrio |
| www.triplejunearthed.com/vincentschair |