The Roots Run Deep

   I grew up in NSW rural towns like Dubbo, Forbes & Bowral, and for as long as I can remember, I've been performing.  As a young boy, I wanted nothing more than to sing and play guitar like my heroes, Garth Brooks, Robert Plant, John Foggerty and Travis Tritt - to name a few.  Learning to play didn't come easy though. I had to teach myself to play right handed cause I could not find a left handed guitar.  
   Recently with the completion of my debut album
KEEP ON DRIVIN', I've been amazed looking back to see how far I've come. Playing open mics, pubs & clubs, weddings, corporate gigs, festivals, songwriter sessions and the occassional backyard barbie, have helped define my music and my passion. Carving up my own style of Country, Rock & Blues on the Australian stage is where and when I feel most at home.  



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Discography

• October 2011 Single Release, LAUGHTER AND BEERS  
                -High rotation across Australian Country Radio making it into the Top 30 on CMR (Country Radio Singles) and CMC (Foxtel's Country Music Channel)
                -#5 on "Airit" Charts
• September 2011 Nominated for Best New Talent in the Australian Independent Country Music Awards
• March 2011 Debut Single, EVERY MINUTE I WAIT.
               -8 Weeks in the Top 30 on Foxtels Country Music Channel
               -Included on "Beaut Utes Vol 2" Comilation (Distributed through ABC Music)
               -Peaked at #3 on 98.9 Top 20
• 2011 Debut Album - KEEP ON DRIVIN'
• 2009 Self-titled Debut EP, Australia wide coverage
• 2009 Graduate of the Australian College of Country Music
• 2008 Finalist in the Toyota StarMaker competition
• July 2006 Track of the Day on GarageBand.com
• 2003-2004 Lead Singer/Songwriter for “The Gunn” with selection on “Grow Your Own” unsigned band compilation CD against 400 applicants & release of an EP with distribution through Fish Records.
• 1996-1999 - Lead Singer/Songwriter for “PIE” with rotation on Triple J radio station & selection on “Grow Your Own” unsigned band compilation CD

2008 - 2012
Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre
Caboolture Urban Country Music Festival
Gympie Muster
Tamworth Country Music Festival
Mud, Bulls & Music Festival
Jams for Genes, Katoomba
Canberra Country Music Festival, NSAI Songwriter Showcase
Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival
Central Coast Country Music Festival

 


 

© Benn Gunn 2011