Australia's own Rock/Roots larrikin; Asa Broomhall is on the verge of releasing his 5th independent album; ‘Jangle House’. Recorded in an iconic old Guitar Shop in Brisbane over the Easter 2011 break, ‘Jangle House’ was truly a labour of love. Recording in a historically musical place was just one reason for creating this album, as Asa's brothers house where previous albums had been recorded/mixed and where the studio was located was consumed by the January 2011 floods, and was subsequently condemned and demolished. Furthermore the album was mixed and overdubs were laid down in a number of temporary rental houses around Brisbane where Asa's brother was living giving rise to the title 'Jangle House'.

Despite the numerous recording and mixing environments, Jangle House retains the polish of modern albums with the added charm of traditional releases recorded with a 'live' feel. This album began as a challenge and became a triumph with 10 full band tracks of Rock/Folk and Blues songs and a version of Bob Marley's 'Waiting in Vain''.

On stage, Asa's dynamic live show has taken him from local venues and festivals to touring with national and international artists (including Evermore, Diesel, Hoodoo Gurus, Pete Murray, Jeff Martin, Ian Moss, Chris Whitley, Mark Seymour, Kelly Joe Phelps, Chris Smither…) and performing in the UK, Canada and the USA. And with 5 self funded, independent and self produced releases under his belt, Asa's dedication to his music and his live show is obvious.

If you fancy Rock, Folk and Blues with a dose of mischief, make sure you hear Asa's music and experience one of Australia's best independent artists, whether it be Solo Acoustic or fronting his powerful Trio, the Asa Broomhall Band.

Also on the bill is Vashon Island's own Danny Newcomb.

Chris Friel, Rick Friel, Danny Newcomb, and Mike McCready were originally members of the band Shadow during the mid-1980s in Seattle, Washington. After a couple of attempts at breaking into the Los Angeles, California music scene, the group broke up and the band members went their separate ways.

McCready would go on to co-form Pearl Jam in 1990 and Danny would go on to be a co-founder and songwriter for the band Goodness.

Years later, Danny, along with Chris & Rick Friel, McCready and Goodness vocalist Carrie Akre put a band together called The Rockfords, after one of McCready's favorite TV shows, The Rockford Files.

The band's debut album, The Rockfords was released on February 1, 2000 through Epic Records. Produced by John Goodsmanson, it featured vocalist/guitarist Nancy Wilson (of Heart) contributing guest vocals on the track "Riverwide".

Danny has released records on both Atlantic Records and Epic Records. Danny is performing new songs in the pop/rock genre with plenty of his trademark guitar.

This is a free cover all-ages show ‘til 11pm, then 21+ after that.

At the Red Bicycle
17618 Vashon Hwy SW
206-463-5590
www.redbicyclebistro.com