Well, things are on the move again. But don't hold your breath...or hold your breath around sneezing and coughing. Anyway be careful. We can't tell who is crook and who's not. Now, a little bit about us. We are heading into workshops and preparing some new material. WOOHOO! We have a recording coming out soon and there is more good news on the way but we can't talk about that! Shush!! So stay tuned and be on the lookout for us. Take care now. Love GiiMusic.
Gii means heart. The word Gii is from the Gamillaroi people of the New England area in New South Wales in Australia. What happens when a string band performs with all manner of guitars, banjos and fiddles? Well, people dance, sing, weep, swoon, swing and sway. This is GiiMusic. Have a listen. Tap your toes. We play from the heart, for the heart.
Gii Music
Bree Baxter
Violin
Bree first held a violin at the age of five. She played folk violin as a child, inspired by the music played in her Dad’s celtic band. Bree studied classical violin at university, but has always been drawn to jazz, folk and contemporary music.
Troy Russell
guitar banjo mandolin
Although he is new to the game of composing he is making steady headway into the Art Music scene. Recently commissioned by Sydney Living Museums for the exhibition "Songs of Home", Troy writes some of the songs for GiiMusic and he writes of his family as it is rich in story and history.
Leila Hamilton
singer
Started singing at the age of 4.
Twinkle Twinkle was first Solo.
Inspired by rhythm...melody...words.
I Luv ReggaeRiddim...BlueBeat...Ska...Soul
Chris Beltran
Guitar Ukulele
Chris began performing at age 11. He was taught ukulele by his father who had an Hawaiian band. Chris has worked as a bassist, guitarist, ukulele player and singer in various bands. He likes strong rhythm, melody and songwriting. Swing Blues 1930's jazz and contemporary music.
COVID-19
Hi folks,
Just wanted to drop a message to you letting you know that we are thinking of you all. It's uneasy times when we are told what to do, don't panic, stay at home. But it is the safest thing to do right now as we try to get past this version of crazy is to stay home, stay safe and to look after one another. Take care for now.
GiiMusic.
Gig at Redfern Community Centre 14th March.
We have a gig coming up at Redfern Community Centre on the 14th March. We will post details as we draw closer to the event.
Fundraiser Gig at Redfern 13th February 2020
We have a new gig folks. Yay!! We will be supporting a fundraiser at 107 Redfern St, Redfern. Along with other great acts including South West Syndicate, Jackie Brown Jr, The Black Turtles and Green Hand Band. We will be raising money for WIRES so that the animals that were injured during the bushfires can be helped. It would be good to see you there to support our furry friends. So please come down. Details are in the poster below. Feel free to share.
Some news for you.
Hey Folks,
So, our gig was cancelled last week due to an unfortunate turn of events regarding the smoke and people's health so for those very reasons the event was cancelled. We didn't get to play and we are very disappointed as we have three new songs which we were going to debut at this event. We are absolutely looking forward to our next gig as we will more than like have a couple of new songs to add to this growing list of new music. Bree, Leila, Chris and Troy look forward to seeing you at the next gig we have which should be soon. Oh hey, you might notice that there is a donate button at the page below. Don't get carried away and donate too quickly but we can guarantee that the money that is donated will go towards the recording of the new songs that we have going and we want you to help us. Anyhow, you all take care and we hope to see you at the next gig. Gii.
Upcoming Gig. Changefest19.
We will be playing at ChangeFest19 in Mt Druitt. Here are the deets:
ChangeFest is a gathering of people intent on making change in their communities. It’s a dynamic opportunity to learn, plan, collaborate and progress you and your community’s agenda for change.
Check the details on what's involve to be involved. Be involved to make a difference.
ChangeFest 19 happens on 20-22 November in Mount Druitt, Western Sydney.
https://changefest.com.au/
New Band Member!!!
Ok folks it's been awhile since we last posted something. So away we go...
Update on the band members in GiiMusic. We have a new one. WOO HOOOO!!!! His name is Chris and he is a ukulele player and guitarist and also a singer. He has a good history in Australian music scene, so check him out. Welcome aboard Chris.
Where we are.
Leila lives at Hill End in NSW, she is involved in a cafe there. It would be freezing there at the moment as the snow has fallen. Bree is back in school, as a teacher (haha) and Troy is the program manager at Koori Radio in Sydney (again). Riveting, I know. shh. Stay tuned.
Ps. We are putting some new music together to record an E.P. again. Stay tuned.
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A fundraiser for the wildlife that was injured during the recent bushfires. All donations will go to WIRES.
ChangeFest 19 happens during the 20th-22nd, November in Mount Druitt, Western Sydney. We are playing at this event on the 21st November 2019. We are looking forward to this and will be playing new songs.
Gii Music at Magnify / Memory Hosted by Blacktown Arts Centre
Holy Family Parish, 252-254 Luxford Rd, 2770, Emerton, Mt Druitt. NSW
How do we respectfully capture and share the knowledge and stories of our Aboriginal elders?
Internationally acclaimed artist Ursula Yovich and her band will present new music based on conversations with local elders in this intimate contemporary music concert. Become immersed in story through Ursula’s music over an afternoon tea of damper and sweets.
Developed in partnership with Moogahlin Performing Arts and the Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation.
Images: Gerrie Mifsud
Images: Gerrie Mifsud
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