Starfish Club Tina Harrod 4 November 2024

For our November concert, we are thrilled to present a truly great singer and songwriter, the inimitable and wonderful Tina Harrod.

Born in NZ Aotearoa, Tina Harrod’s Fijian and Welsh ancestry certainly indicated she might one day become a professional singer.

From a very young age Tina was surrounded by a rich and varied musical legacy that sparked her passion for music and performance. In the late 80s, after moving to Sydney, Tina joined the legendary Jackie Orszaczky in his infamous soul incarnation, 'The Grandmasters.' Their acclaimed 1997 album ‘Family Lore’ won Tina the attention of the music media and punters alike. In 2004 she released her first solo album ‘Shacked up in Paradise’ featuring Tina’s original songs, some co-written with Orszaczky.

It was with the release of ‘Worksongs’ in 2008 that Tina was recognized as one of Australia’s great singers. Recorded live in one day, ‘Worksongs’ was the culmination of a couple of years performing with her trio (Jonathan Zwartz, Hamish Stuart, and Matt McMahon). Rave reviews applauded Tina’s impeccable interpretation of artists as varied as Nina Simone and Nick Drake while her knock-out live shows continued to swell the ranks of her loyal fan-base. ‘Worksongs’ went on to win an Australian Jazz Award for Best Vocal Album.

She has since released three acclaimed albums of original material; Temporary People, City of Longing and The Revolution is Eternal.

Tina is known for creating extraordinary works of vulnerability, emotive power and exquisite musicianship as her journey of musical discovery, like many great artists, continues to unfold. She is one of our greats.

Joining Tina will be the original trio from 'Worksongs', - Matt McMahon piano, Jonathan Zwartz double bass and Hamish Stuart drums, and augmented by special guest Oliver Thorpe guitar.

Doors from 6pm with Music from 7pm

Starfish Kitchen will be open from after 6pm