Ukulele Death Squad
Producer, Composer, Arranger
Saxophone, Drums, Keys, Vocals and Orchestral
In a world where there are at least two ukulele orchestras, this slimmer eight-piece extravaganza from the Australian badlands declares themselves to be the planet's "most dangerous ukulele band." Their name more than hints at the level of menace and peril contained within. Luckily for you, they are largely armed with several examples of the miniature, titular instrument along with their epic vocal performance, pulsing conga-led rhythms, and of course, their big, bold brass battalion ready for combat.
The death squad wields their instruments like master marksmen, hitting their target every time using their arsenal of gypsy jazz, R&B, and folk. There is a strong sense of showmanship, theatricality, and raucous energy in their live shows that has gained international recognition and critical acclaim at The Adelaide & Edinburgh Fringe, WOMAD (Adelaide), WOMAD (UK), Boomtown (UK), Dranouter Festival (Belgium), to name only a few.
Belly Savalas
Producer, Composer, Arranger
Keys, Vocals, Saxophone
Belly Savalas serves up a chaotic, classy and heartfelt blend of Soul, Folk and Jazz - with a twist!
The Belly Savalas captivates and uplifts audiences through soulfully conducted crowd singalongs with three part harmonies, to sweaty dancing with raucous horn fanfares, then back down to intimate reflections through personal lyrics and instrumental mastery.
Experience the pent-up mayhem of Naarm's most loveable music teachers and music therapists let loose, bringing their love and passion for music to the broader community. With a strong commitment to diversity, the ensemble proudly showcases the talents of women and queer musicians.
Since their inception in 2017, Belly Savalas has embarked on a journey across Australia, sharing their infectious original tunes at Tablelands Folk Festival (QLD), Rock For Refugee Rights (Naarm/Melbourne), Bridges to Harmony (VIC), Folk Rhythm and Life (VIC), Honk! Oz (NSW), and a showcase at the National Folk Festival (ACT) & more.
Featured with
Jarulah X JK47 X BOMC
Horn arrangement and recording on “Colours” colab and “Rain” by JK47
Saxophone/Piano/Concertina on Sociable Sounds (2020), The Water (2022), It’s Another World Out There (2024)
Saxophone feature on “Ghost of a Memory”
Saxophone on Time Has Come (2024)
Tenor Sax on “Half Mile Harvest” Live Tour (2017)