Rory Newman is a singer, songwriter and guitarist based in Naarm/Melbourne. Drawing from a wide array of influences including folk, blues and jazz, he blends intricate fingerstyle guitar and a rich baritone voice to create a vivid tapestry of sound.
Nick Drake was an English singer/songwriter active during the late 60s and early 70s. Though under-appreciated during his short lifetime, he went on to achieve cult status in the decades following his death. Known for his gentle, intimate vocals, unique guitar style and use of alternate tunings, Drake’s haunting songs of love, longing and isolation have come to be celebrated by musicians and music fans alike.