The CAAMA Music Show

On this episode we have James Range Band, first performing 4 songs in the CAAMA Music Studio and then live at Bush Bands Bash 2024. James Range Band are named after the picturesque mountain range surrounding their community. They are the next generation of rich talent to come out of the Northern Territory. They come from the Pitjantjatjara community of Utju and are creating music that makes you stop, feel the beat and listen to their stories. The band is made up of family members who have musical talent running strong in their blood. Join Shilo on this episode for a chat with the band while they were out at Ross River Resort for Bush Bands Business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode we have PJ Reggae Band here in the CAAMA Music Studio to play us some songs. PJ Reggae Band is an eight-piece reggae band hailing from Ti Tree, about 200km from Alice Springs. They write and perform smooth reggae rhythms and uplifting songs about country and relationships with lyrics in Warlpiri, Anmatjere and English. They started playing remote community shows and made their festival debut at Desert Harmony Festival. And were selected for the prestigious Bush Bands Bash and Business Summit. it is a strong indicator of the band’s potential. We’ll hear PJ Reggae Band play their songs a bit later, but first, let’s listen to Shilo have a chat with the members of the bandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode we have a recording of The PAW House Band playing live at the desert harmony festival. Now The PAW House Band are studio session players at PAW Music studios in Yuendumu. This is a real desert music all-star line-up with Scotty Brown from (Rising Wind and Desert Mulga Band), Kenneth Martin from the (Lajamanu Teenage Band), Donovan Rice from (Black Storm and DB40) and Julien Poulson from (The Cambodian Space Project). The Band is celebrating a back catalogue of ‘bush band’ tracks, and performing songs from a desert music history that spans 50 years. This includes tracks by singer/songwriters such as Jimmy Langdon, Harry Jones, and Neil Murray, as well as brand new material featured on releases including First Sounds and Yapa Beats. Join Cherice for a chat with Kennith Martin the lead singer of the band and dive into their astonishing performance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The CAAMA Music Show we’ll be tuning in to a recording of Ripple Effect Band playing live at Desert Harmony Festival in Tennent Creek. An all-female group from Maningrida, NT, Ripple Effect Band formed through a long-term collaboration with Jodie Kell from the University of Sydney. They showcase the tradition of saltwater rock from the top end. Since their EP release in 2018, they have become a ground-breaking force in the current Australian landscape, backed by their contagious passion for the power of music to heal, connect and make a difference. Join Cherice for a chat with the band while CAAMA were at the festival and have a listen to their captivating performance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The CAAMA Music Show we'll be having a chat with Bunna Lawrie from the legendary band Coloured Stone while out in Ampilatwatja at a concert they put on. Now 47 years on from the formation of Coloured Stone, Bunna has finally received his long overdue induction into the prestigious South Australian Music Hall of Fame. Jack sits down with Bunna for a chat on the veranda in Ampilatwatja and we recorded Bunna and his son Lawrie playing the concert together at the local basketball court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode we'll be hearing from Newboys Band playing for us right here in the CAAMA Music Studio and also some tunes recorded live at a gig out in Ampilatjawa. The Newboys Band are from the remote Arlparra Community, situated deep in the Barkly Region of the Northern Territory. In 2023 they released their second EP “Cheater”. The Newboys Band have also secured a Best Rock Song nomination at the NT Music Awards and are ready to take their infectious melodies and high-energy gigs across the country. Fresh off the back of explosive performances at Tennant Creek’s Territory Day, Desert Harmony Festival, and Bush Bands Bash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode we'll be taking a listen to a special music workshop hosted in the CAAMA Music Studio, organised by Kirra Voller, Bumpy and the Ghost Gums music festival. The workshops were called BWIM, which stands for Blak Women In Music. They are a group of musical women sharing, mentoring and practicing music together for performance at the 2024 Ghost Gums music festival. On this episode we’ll have a listen to four of the tunes BWIM have been working on and Shilo will sit down for a chat with Kirra Voller, the brains behind the operation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the CAAMA Music Show we’re taking a journey out to Willowra to have a listen to the Desert Melody Makers at a concert put on by Music NT and recorded by us, CAAMA Music. We’ll hear from Shilo as she sat down before the gig and had a chat with the band’s leader LT, and dive into the big energy madness that is Desert Melody Makers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The CAAMA Music Show we are joined by Bumpy and a couple of her bandmates. Bumpy is a Noongar woman living in Naarm. She has wowed crowds at BIGSOUND, NIMAS, VIVID Festival, Queenscliff Music Festival, NGV & Dreamtime at the MCG and more with her deeply affecting music. Join us as Shilo sits down with Bumpy and band and has chat about what makes her music happen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The CAAMA Music Show we have Mulga Bore Hard Rock performing three tunes for us from the CAAMA Music studio. Mulga Bore Hard rock are a six piece band of family members hailing from Mulga Bore. They are joined by old time rocker Kutcha Edwards for their song "Rocking With the Legends", written about the time the band and their family flew to the Gold Coast to open for rock and roll legends KISS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.