Benny Elder, Lee Griffin and Sue Ray
Event description
Benny Elder spent his days in the mines and his nights with a guitar and a dream. A mechanical engineer by trade but a storyteller by heart, 31 year old Hobart born now Brisbane based musician Benny Elder has taken a leap of faith, and has begun turning his music dreams into reality. At 12 years old he discovered his love for music when gifted Blink 182's self titled album, however it wasn't until ten years later he would begin crafting his own songwriting; taking influence from Blink 182 as well as artists like Passenger, Bob Dylan, Chris Stapleton, John Mayer, Ed Sheeran and Luke Combs. Benny Elder is a multi-genre storyteller ready to stand beside the popstars and carve his own story.
Sue Ray is an award winning artist that captivates audiences with her original brand of country/blues and roots music. Often compared to artists like Lainey Wilson, Bonnie Raitt, and Chris Stapleton, Sue brings an intimate, dynamic and witty charm to her performances that makes her unforgettable. Sue is an artist who will surprise and impress you with her enchanting voice and songwriting that tugs right at the heartstrings. Winner of three QMusic Awards, Sue has also accrued nominations including "Most Promising New Talent" in the 2013 Deadly awards, "Female Artist of the Year" in the QLD Music Awards and "Country Album of the Year" in the AIR Independent Music Awards.
Lee Griffin is a born and bred Australian singer/songwriter who spent five years honing his craft in Nashville. His albums 'Plums' and 'Luminance' with The Triple B have garnered local and international airplay, whilst recent releases include 'Hoping For Too Much' and 'Live at Recordworks'. Lee lives for performing live, bringing spontaneous energy to every show. Drawing influences from Bruce Springsteen to John Prine, he's currently working on a forthcoming album after a brief hiatus producing David Schaak's acclaimed debut.
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