Enquiries can be directed via:
email grahamgorrie@hotmail.com
telephone (617) 3379 3916 or 0402 186 905
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GRAHAM GORRIE is primarily a solo performer of original songs - alternative/folk style. Plays old Maton guitars and sings original songs for low key audiences in moody pubs and folk clubs where people really listen to the lyrics. Words are very important and inspiration comes from old literature and simple things. Aiming for the festival circuit and overseas gigs.
My influences include JJ Cale, Ed Kuepper, Elliott Smith, Evan Dando, Martin Stephenson and old Bowie. All are singer/songwriters. I think I got the habit of writing short songs from playing Beatles songs in cafes. The people I listen to lately are Richard Thompson, Brendan Gallagher, Martin Stephenson, myself, Bob Dylan. But mostly myself. That is just the way it works out. It is always hard to know exactly what your influences are, or how they come through but the ones written above probably form some kind of clue.
Currently playing folk clubs in Brisbane including Mad Ass at the Muddy Farmer in Annerley and Foco Nuevo in West End.
History includes performances in a 3 and 4 piece outfit playing at the Melbourne Hotel, the Royal Mail Hotel at Goodna, Burke's Hotel at South Brisbane doing mostly originals and some blues covers - Savoy Brown, JJ Cale, Doors.
Performed with a several lineups at the WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL.
I also used to play congas in a percussion group "Beats Working" in New Farm Park and Botanical Gardens with a series of gigs at Tongue and Groove Restaurant and street festivals at West End and Moorooka. We had belly dancers even.
I play an old 1982 Maton Messiah guitar (set up by Chris Melville) and sing my songs. Drive old cars and play old guitars. For some reason I am much happier that way.
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I would be pleased (and a bit surprised) to hear from anyone wishing to perform these songs or who would like to exchange web links.
