Gorgeous are quite simply, gorgeous. Emma and Fiona have been kicking around the Brisbane music scene in various other musical acts for a few years now, including Ohneatasweata. The combination of their talents as Gorgeous results in the creation of some deliciously pretty acoustic tunes, laced with simple yet strong vocals from the two young women, with a dash of the good ol' violin every now and then.

Fiona shines, singing songs unashamedly about love and friendship and all things gushy. Her voice springs from softness and sweetness akin to the grace of Sinead O'Connor, and just as easily bounces into an Ani di Franco style roar, with a certain ease that is quite alarming. More than just a vocalist, Fiona effortlessly switches between singing with her voice and with her violin. Emma, quite content to stand back and let her partner hold all the attention, weaves simple backing parts with her own vocal talents and treats us all to a bit of acoustic folk-pop. Any more than this simple guitar/vocals/violin combination has the potential to clutter the music and eliminate the simple beauty portrayed.

It's obvious that these girls are no strangers to the stage, and that their songs hold a certain inviting tone. They just don't have that worn feel to them or the comfort that time brings with songs. Gorgeous are fresh and fine, and coming soon to a venue near you!!

Get out the boots, it's time for some scootin'!!

The Waifs began as a two sister team, Donna and Vicki Simpson and this is where their strength lies. The obvious bond that the two sisters share with music and their passion for it is almost tangible. Not a pair content to sit back and watch the musical world pass them by, the girls have constructed their career with a do it yourself attitude. Self managed, self promoted and self taught, the Waifs embody independence at its greatest.

For the uninitiated, The Waifs engage in your run of the mill, country-folk-pop without any real grab or gusto. They're tight yet relaxed, but not particularly addictive or alarming. But when you're playing for an audience who just wants to holler, jump around and have a beer or four, I don't think it really matters. The punters seem to enjoy themselves a great deal and are obviously quite familiar with the work of this five piece.

They take to the stage to a rip roaring holler and cheer from more than a few excited fans. They obviously have a devoted but somewhat select following, gathered from numerous Woodford Folk Festival appearances and various country music gatherings. Stripping back the sound of acoustic pop filling the air, it's not hard to see that really all the Waifs play is country music. It's a thin disguise, and not a hard one to see through. It's a mixture of the glorious harmonies we remember Tiddas for, with a great big scoop of country bumpkin cream smothered on top.