Patsy and Dave are Patsy Doop and Dave Baird and they used to be known as The Long and the Short of It. Their 15-year collaboration – writing, recording performing music together – has resulted in albums, the latest of which was Midnight Choir. As Patsy and Dave they have a brand new single, ‘Dream Vacation’.

They first met by chance at a local tavern where Patsy was impressed by Dave's singing voice and asked him to sing a spur-of-the-moment duet. The experience made them realise their musical chemistry, which led them to start writing songs together.

These days, Patsy and Dave split their time between touring and working in their personal recording studio built with the help of producer Kenny Royster.

In our recent chat, Patsy and Dave talked about their creative process, their new album set for release in September, the story behind ‘Dream Vacation’ and the music video that accompanies it, as well as their busy performing schedule. It is clear that after 15 years the duo is stronger than ever, with their new name and new music to go with it, their clear passion for what they do matched by their drive and dedication.

For more about Patsy & Dave: https://patsyanddave.com.au/

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Courtney Keil released her debut album The Good Kind last year and since then the singles ‘All About You’, ‘Nothin’ Like a Sure Bet’ and her latest, ‘Worn In’, which she recorded with Gina Jeffreys. From her first single, 'I Just Wanna Hold You', Keil has marked herself as an engaging country-pop artist with a knack for creating memorable songs, and 'the latest is no'Worn In' is no different.

Courtney first met Jeffreys and her husband, producer Rod McCormack, in early 2020, right before the pandemic hit. She connected instantly with Jeffreys and McCormack went on to produce The Good Kind. Now they've all worked together again on 'Worn In'.

‘Worn In’ was written by Keil with her regular collaborators Sam Gay and Templeton Thompson. It wasn’t written as a duet but Keil has said that, ‘The more I came back to the song, I couldn't help but hear a strong female duet voice on it. The beautiful Gina Jeffreys, who of course is my mentor and dear friend agreed to collaborate with me on the track.’

In addition to writing and performing, Keil teaches singing at Jeffreys’s music academy, where she works with aspiring vocalists of all ages and skill levels. And on a personal note, Keil recently became engaged to during a sweet surprise proposal, and is also looking forward to welcoming a Golden Retriever puppy.

We spoke about the meaning behind ‘Worn In’, about Keil’s decision to go all-in with music in 2020, as well her personal news and upcoming performance at the Gympie Music Muster on 22 August as well as her own headline show at Gosford RSL (NSW) on 20 September.

For more about Courtney Keil: https://www.courtneykeil.com/

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Kayla Mahon is a singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, music teacher and nurse from the South Island of Aotearoa New Zealand who has released music in the duo The Heartleys and as a solo artist she’s been releasing singles steadily since last year, including 'Love's Got a Witness' and 'Little Man'. She now has an album - her first solo record - called Right on the Money.

The creation and release of the album are the fulfilment of Mahon’s lifelong dream of releasing original music that authentically represents her artistry. Right on the Money showcase's Mahon’s songwriting skills across a range of styles, from traditional country to rock-infused country anthems.

In conversation Mahon is as authentic and heartfelt as her songs, and our conversation covered her motivation to return to music after taking time to focus on motherhood; how teaching music and mentoring other artists of all ages keeps her engaged with the local music community; the very personal stories behind emotional tracks like ‘Angels Biding Time’ and ‘Home on the Vinyl’; balancing music aspirations with family life and her nursing career, and her goals to perform the new album live as much as possible and reach new audiences.

For more on Kayla Mahon: https://www.kaylamahon.com/

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