DOORS 6.30PM // KITCHEN OPENS 6.30PM // SHOW STARTS 8PM

RUTH MOODY (Canada)

Ruth Moody is an award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her otherworldly soprano voice and her inspired songwriting have gained the admiration of the hearts, minds, and ears of millions of listeners. As a solo artist and a founding and current member of The Wailin’ Jennys, she has garnered two JUNO Awards and performed to rapt audiences in sold-out venues around the globe.

Ruth’s solo albums The Garden and These Wilder Things received glowing reception from fans and critics alike. Her collaborations with the legendary Mark Knopfler on These Wilder Things and his albums Privateering and Tracker brought her voice to music lovers across the world, and 2015 saw her performing in Europe and the UK in legendary venues such as The Royal Albert Hall, both as a support act and as a guest of Mark’s band. After riding the whirlwind of shows and opportunities that arose from the association with Mark, Ruth took some much-needed time off to start a family in 2016.

Ruth will perform her new album, Wanderer - the chronicle of her life’s journey over the last ten years. Wanderer explores the emotional journey of motherhood, the joy and pain of life, the mysterious and complicated dance of love, and ultimately, the longing we all feel for home, wherever that may be.

GABBY STEEL

Hailing from South West Victoria, Gabby Steel is a singer-songwriter with a gift for crafting soulful and memorable folk/indie pop songs. Gabby’s powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics are the centrepiece of her music. Gabby blends elements of soul, pop, and blues to create a style that is both familiar and original. A seasoned live performer, Gabby has played at some of Australia’s most prestigious music festivals, including the main stage of Port Fairy’s iconic Folk Festival and the Queenscliff Music Festival. She has also shared the stage with well-known Australian artists such as Owen Campbell, Tex Perkins, Karen Lee Andrews and Kate Ceberano, gaining her reputation as a rising star to listen out for.