The Sheyana Band Release Music Video, Score Tour Dates and New Single

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"The Sheyana Band Release Music Video, Score Tour Dates and New Single"

Following the band’s chart success from their ‘All The Best’ Album of 2025, scoring successive spots in the ABARAC Blues chart and the Amrap Regional Airplay charts, they have been inspired to celebrate their love of Tasmania’s Forth Valley Blues Festival with this new video.

Plus the Band’s New Tour Dates and Upcoming single are below.

Official Music Video for ‘Forth Valley Blues’

Forth Valley Blues music video (edited by Sheyana Wijesingha) is a fitting tribute to celebrate the blues, with festival footage from Australian filmmakers ‘The Brothers Robinson’, and local Tasmanian content creator Tina Smith, kindly provided by The Forth Valley Blues Festival. The video features footage of The Sheyana Band’s live takes, during the recording of this track at ‘Red Robin Recording’ in Forth Tasmania, with Australian sound tech/producer Russell Pilling onboard!

It’s the music that brings us together!

Nestled by the bridge on Forth River, the iconic Forth Valley Blues Festival was born in 1997 in a picturesque little town called Forth on the North West Coast of Tasmania. A community working together to create an opportunity for local talent to share the stage with Australian and International legends. Having been invited to perform at the festival on four separate occasions, the inspiration was in the blues, the joy, the journey and the history of this exciting Tasmanian event. It was an honour to write this song for the festival and perform it as a crowd singalong during The Sheyana Band’s set at Forth Valley Blues Festival 2024.

Upcoming Tour Dates!

The Sheyana Band Duo ft Sheyana with Wayne Rand play support for Christine Anu at Shearwater Resort on Friday February 27 from 7pm-8pm.

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The Sheyana Band on Saturday February 28 at ‘Playing the Field Festival 2026’, Mount Field National Park.
The Sheyana Band are 1 of 4 bands who were selected to perform in the ‘Ducks Guts’ Competition. The band with the most votes goes on to win cash prizes and recording packages. Get on the site and give us your votes.
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The Sheyana Band with Will Parks support act at Longley International Hotel, Tasmania on Sunday March 22 from 2.30-5.30pm.

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The Sheyana Band headline act for Animal Welfare Centre Inc Fundraiser in Zeehan, on March 28.

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The Sheyana Band at Cronulla Jazz & Blues Festival, Sydney in May (TBC)

The Sheyana Band at ‘Soltice in The Square 2026, Georgetown Tasmania
on Friday, 19 June, at George Town Memorial Hall, Indoor Stage, 6:45pm-7:45pm.

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‘Wasted’ Single Release Out on March 20th

Channeling emotions into song can turn negative into positive, which was a remedy when I wrote Wasted. This song describes love with a narcissist. Lies, secrets, disrespect, predictions of betrayal and enabling of bad behaviour. The songwriting of this track was a great outlet for processing a negative experience. What a treat to have Russell Pilling’s in the studio with us, hands on, old school, producing this song as we recorded it.

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“Tasmania’s Premier Blues Rock Band”

Sheyana and her band are about as authentic as it gets.(Dave Franklin)

 Expressive vocals, muscular roots instrumentation, and an authentic blues/soul sensibility.(Skope Mag – USA)

The Sheyana Band displays true blues/rock mastery on the group’s new recording All The Best. (Indie Band Guru)

Honest, soulful, and unapologetically alive.(Jamsphere)

Receiving national & international recognition & airplay, their captivating live shows have seen them share the stage with Australia’s finest including Mark Seymour & The Undertow, Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks, Joe Camelleri & The Black Sorrows, Deborah Conway, Hoodoo Gurus, Neil Finn, Meg Mac, Superjesus, Mojo Juju, Gang of Youths, Diesel, Renee Geyer, The Angels, Kevin Borich, Ian Moss, Bill Chambers & Fanny Lumsden.

The Sheyana Band fuse Aussie Rhythm, Soul & Rock, Southern Country Pop, Americana inspired Roots & Blues with edgy Funk ’n’ Groove. Together they deliver passion, powerhouse vocals and brilliant musicianship, showcasing an extensive repertoire of golden hits and award winning originals. From the moment you hear the first song from the Sheyana Band, you will be impressed. This talented band, influenced by the classics, draw inspiration from their deep Tasmanian roots.

London born, Tasmanian based, singer-songwriter Sheyana has been hooked on music since her early childhood. The soulful Celtic/Sri Lankan storyteller is perfectly complimented by her stellar band, featuring Tassie’s finest musicians, with respected guitarist/vocalist Wayne Rand, seasoned, rock solid bassist Dan  Jeffrey, and the mighty Leigh Hill on drums/vocals.

The Sheyana Band was honoured with the prestigious 2018 Chris Wilson Award for ‘Emerging Act of the Year’ from the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society. Sheyana’s songwriting has scored national and international awards and previous and current singles have reached top 10 on the charts on YESFM Sri Lanka radio in 2015 & 2023.

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Bob Yonker Releases Album ‘Dreams of Light’

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Dreams of Light is a collection of improvisational solo piano compositions by Bob Yonker, recorded entirely in the moment.

Guided by intention and presence, each piece was performed as it emerged—untouched by prewritten notes or rigid structure.

The result is an album that offers listeners a gentle sanctuary of sound, inviting stillness, reflection, and emotional renewal.

Deeply contemplative and spiritually uplifting, Dreams of Light serves as a companion for meditation, quiet moments, and healing experiences.

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Bob Yonker creates solo piano music with the intention of calming the mind, soothing the soul, and healing the planet—one note at a time.

Growing up in the Northeast, Bob’s earliest musical memories are of his mother singing and playing piano in their home. Fascinated by the instrument and the sounds it produced, he began experimenting on his own, teaching himself simple songs by the age of four. At six, he took lessons for a year, though it soon became clear that he was playing entirely by ear rather than reading music. His teacher famously discovered this after Bob performed his recital piece flawlessly—but in the wrong key. Although he later learned to read music, Bob has always felt most at home expressing himself through his own style and original compositions.

After being told by colleges that his unconventional approach did not align with traditional classical training, Bob chose a different path. He earned a degree in Agricultural Science from Penn State and spent many years working to help the environment. During this time, he also worked second jobs in group homes for individuals with developmental challenges—work he found deeply meaningful—and served as the organist for various churches where he lived.

In the 1990s, while still working full-time, Bob returned to school and earned a triple degree in Special Education, Elementary Education, and Early Childhood Education. This led to a new chapter as a special needs teacher, a role he embraced and enjoyed for 15 years. He and many of his teaching colleagues used his music in the classroom and found that the students experienced increased calm, focus, concentration, and productivity.

Re-energized and creatively inspired by his teaching career, Bob eventually returned to his first love—music. He has since composed eleven albums of contemplative, contemporary, and meditative solo piano music, along with a Christmas album. His latest release, Dreams of Light, is an improvisational album recorded entirely in the moment at the studio. As with all of Bob’s music, each piece is created with the intention of bringing calm, joy, and healing to the listener.

He has also been commissioned by individuals to “channel” and record personalized piano pieces uniquely attuned to their frequency with the listeners reporting beautiful emotional releases and healings. (Spirit Songs)

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David Robert Anderson Releases Single ‘Lucci’s Lullaby’

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The latest instrumental single release from American composer and classically trained multi-instrumentalist, David Robert Anderson. A lullaby for his dog, Lucci, the calming song features Monica Williams on the flute, and combined with the piano and acoustic guitar, offers the listener a moment of tranquility and relaxation.

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David Robert Anderson is a composer, classically trained multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist. Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, he studied classical piano with Carole Neal and classical and jazz guitar with Hank Bryant. He won Second Place in the Maryland State Piano Competition in 1982.

His original music is published through his publishing company Cozettas Music Publishing, as well as through Washington Street Publishing in Nashville, Tennessee and A Matter of Music in Los Angeles, California. He is consistently recognized by the Nashville Songwriter’s Association International as “One to Watch.” His recent track “Wild Vine” not only earned him a “One to Watch,” but it also received a recommendation to be pitched at a recent NSAI Publisher Luncheon in Nashville.

 He is the owner/operator of Cozettas Music Studio in Gilbert, Arizona. The studio provides recording, mixing, mastering, song development, and video production services. He has also been actively involved as both a musician and producer at Phoenix, Arizona studios including Clamsville, Porcupine, Tempest, Arrowhead, and Vendetta.

From December 2015 to May 2018, he was on the Adjunct Faculty at Estrella Mountain Community College in Avondale, Arizona. There he served as both the Composer in Residence and Piano Accompanist for DancEstrella.

David has performed music that spans the genres of rock, jazz, and country throughout the United States. He currently plays with his group Contessa Blue throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area. Contessa Blue’s recent cover of Steely Dan’s song “Black Cow” has garnered highly favorable press reviews in both the United States and in Europe.

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Trent Hanna Releases EP ‘Soul of a Hummingbird’

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Soul of a Hummingbird is an intimate collection of solo piano pieces inspired by nature, loved ones, and a deep sense of inner calm. Seamlessly blending New Age and classical influences, the music feels both simple and intricately detailed, allowing each note to breathe with purpose and emotion.

The compositions drift between hope, whimsy, and gentle reflection, moving with a natural grace that feels spontaneous yet intentional. Thoughtful and expressive, the album invites listeners into moments of stillness, wonder, and peaceful connection.

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Trent Hanna is a versatile pianist and composer known for his emotive and expansive works, primarily for solo piano, though his compositions span a wide range of instrumental combinations.

His music blends diverse styles, seamlessly merging classical traditions with modern influences, jazz, and ambient textures.

Drawing inspiration from the natural world, Hanna’s pieces evoke vivid landscapes, shifting atmospheres, and the subtle rhythms of nature, offering listeners a deep, immersive experience.

His unique approach to composition is marked by an attention to detail and a fluidity that allows his music to transcend genres, inviting reflection and connection.

Whether performing his own works or composing for other ensembles, Trent Hanna’s music reflects his passion for storytelling and his ability to capture both the complexity and simplicity of the world around us.

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The DK Effect Release Single ‘Nothing Left to Say’

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‘Nothing Left To Say’ is about the fear and uncertainty of moving to a new place and leaving behind all of your established friends, creative, and professional support networks. It’s about loneliness, emptiness, and the challenges of establishing a new identity and presence. It also touches on the often foolish (and sometimes futile) attempts to integrate into existing social groups, only to realise they’re not your people anyway.

Musically, we had a lot of fun with this one in the studio. The groove is tight and sparse which allows the vocals to soar during the choruses and provides a solid backdrop for the guitar, keys and saxophone to engage in some playful banter during the outro.

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The DK Effect are an original 9-piece soul, funk and RnB band known for their four powerhouse vocalists, rich storytelling, melodic harmonies, and the passionate, polyrhythmic ‘call and response’ vocal synchronicity inspired by gospel music.

Their debut album, ‘Moving Time’, showcased their diverse repertoire. The album spent two months in the TOP 10 of the Australian Blues and Roots Airplay Charts.

Recording at the iconic Frying Pan Studio was a unique and amazing experience for the band. The studio offers stunning views of Berriedale Bay and Kunanyi (Mount Wellington), creating a relaxing and inspiring environment. There is a viewing window into the studio, allowing museum visitors to watch and listen (via headphones) to the recording process. For the band, it was fun being an ‘exhibition / performance artist’ during the recording process – almost like a live recording.

The band has performed at numerous Tasmanian venues such as MONA (Museum of Old and New Art), Altar, The Moonah Arts Centre, Kickstart Arts, Salamanca Arts Centre, The Clarence Jazz Festival, The Playhouse Theatre, The Taste of Tasmania Festival, Rektango, the Uni Bar, Street Eats Franko, and the Republic Bar.

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Gareth Koch Releases Single ‘Rumba Nostalgica’

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The lyrical and energetic Rumba Nostalgica reflects the sound of the Gypsies, the passion of flamenco, and the irresistible beats of Cuba. The rumba dance style consists of elements from the Romany tradition in southern France & Catalonia, flamenco from the south of Spain, & rhythms imported from the Caribbean.

Presented here as an arrangement for four guitars, Gareth expands Juan Martin’s Rumba Nostalgica into a subtly orchestrated work. The result is brimming with percussion, counter melodies & pulsating rhythm, whilst retaining an uncompromisingly flamenco spirit.

Recorded with Australia’s leading guitarists Slava Grigoryan, Karin Schaupp and Leonard Grigoryan, collectively known as Saffire – The Australian Guitar Quartet, their ensemble won an ARIA in 2003 for ‘Best Classical Album’.

Gareth Koch is an ARIA Award winning multi-instrumentalist, recording artist, guitar soloist, composer & songwriter. He has recorded an extensive catalogue across multiple genres for classical guitar, flamenco, original compositions, arrangements, medieval projects, ambient music, rock & song writing. He has appeared at major festivals within Australia, Europe, Asia and North America.

Gareth was born in Milan Italy into an artistic family. His father is the Australian novelist Christopher Koch, and his Lithuanian-born mother Irene is a piano graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. His early musical education began with piano and clarinet before entering the gifted youth music programme at the Mozarteum in Salzburg Austria. When his family moved to Spain Gareth fell under the spell of the guitar.

After graduation from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Gareth won scholarships to the Royal Conservatorium of Madrid and the Academy of Music in Vienna under Professor Konrad Ragossnig. From this point his career developed to include music teaching, recording, publishing and performing. His recent classical album ‘The Guitar Player’ received a coveted 5 Star review from the Sydney Morning Herald.

Gareth’s current projects have a world music and contemporary bias with classical overtones. His writing is increasingly focussed on the ethereal nature of music. Recent collaborations include ARIA Hall of Fame inductee Steve Kilbey (The Church) with whom he has released three albums.

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CB Ghost Releases Single ‘One Wave at a Time’

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Originally recorded as a stripped-back demo inspired by Gerry Cinnamon with CB on guitar (capo on the third fret) and a foot stomp, the song first took shape in its simplest form. That early version carried the backbeat but lacked the now-signature drum build that had become a standout moment in live shows.

So, it was back to Damien Gerard’s studio to start again. Born as a sunset, balcony, surf-side tune, the released single captures exactly what the band has grown into as a unit. While the original had charm, this full-band version—driven by bass, drums, and soaring violin—arrives as a fully realised, big-hearted band banger.

“One Wave at a Time” is a reflective yet uplifting ode to living in the here and now. Written from the idea that when life feels overwhelming, the only way forward is day by day — or for surfers, one wave at a time — the song captures the quiet healing of the ocean and the clarity it brings to a restless mind.

Penned in the aftermath of a breakup that left CB questioning identity and priorities, the track balances light and shade, sadness and joy. Defying conventional structure, it eases into a restrained pre-chorus that creates a false sense of calm before opening into an expansive, emotionally charged release. Beneath the melancholic reflections of loss lies an unwavering optimism — a reminder to keep moving forward.

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Described by Scenestr as “Oasis meets Jack Johnson with Chris Cornell feels,” CB Ghost is no genre experiment — he’s a full-bodied apparition with a pulse.

An original solo artist backed by his band of merry Ghosts, CB Ghost has been carving out a reputation for raucous, emotion-soaked, good-time live shows that leave rooms louder than they found them. His debut album Mayhemic, released June 5, 2025 via Foghorn Records (MGM Distribution), features fan-favourite singles “Hollywood Hills,” “Beautiful Middle Finger,” and breakout track “Hold Down Hymn,” now past 100,000 streams and still climbing.

The band is a beautiful anomaly.

On drums and backing vocals: Glenn B, seasoned, formidable, and relentless.

On bass: Dean Sinclair — Rock Lord, delivering thunder, groove, and low-end authority like it’s written in stone.

On keys: Gem — incomparable, award-winning, and effortlessly elevating every song with colour, soul, and cinematic lift.

On violin: Archie P, hailed as “the best rock violinist in Australia,” arriving via Bonnie Scotland with strings on fire.

Together, they deliver moving high-energy shows — part sing-along, part catharsis, part dancefloor sermon. Add their powerful and original ballads – and it’s a roller coaster of emotions. As CB Ghost declares in “Beautiful Middle Finger”: “Ghosts don’t want to live forever.”

Sonically, CB Ghost blends alternative-rock, folk warmth, and surf-rock-country swagger, with pop hooks riding a riptide of feel-good drumbeats. Lyrically, it’s ocean-salted, streetwise, and emotionally honest — songs that make you move your hips, then check your heart.

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‘Metanoia’ The Latest Album from Falling You

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Metanoia is the latest sonic journey from composer and sound sculptor John Michael Zorko, under his long-running ambient-ethereal project Falling You. This immersive 11-track album unfolds as a deeply emotional and meditative exploration of change, memory, and transformation. Anchored by atmospheric synths, textured guitars, and cinematic sound design, Metanoia features a stunning cast of guest vocalists whose voices carry the project’s lyrical and emotional weight.

Contributors include Dru Allen on the shimmering “Alcyone,” Courtney Grace on the haunting “Flesh to Tree” and “Ariadne,” Jennifer Wilde on the elegiac “Demiurge (Momento Eorum)” and the tender closer “A Thread of Happiness,” and Amelia Hogan, Erica Mulkey, Anji Lum, and Colleen Segale, among others. Each track is a chapter in an introspective narrative that spans grief, beauty, cosmic longing, and quiet resilience. With its slow-building arcs and rich layers, Metanoia is not just an album—it’s an emotional environment, a space to inhabit.

Falling You continues to blur the line between ambient, dream pop, and cinematic post-rock, drawing listeners inward with both intimacy and grandeur. At once deeply personal and universally resonant, Metanoia is an invitation to reflect, to feel, and ultimately, to transform.

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Falling You is an ethereal and ambient music project founded in 1995 by composer and sound designer John Michael Zorko. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, the project is known for its lush, cinematic soundscapes and deeply emotional tone. At its core, Falling You is a collaborative effort. Each release brings together Zorko’s intricate instrumental compositions with the voices of guest artists he personally invites to participate—vocalists whose work he respects and deeply admires.

The new album, Metanoia, continues this tradition with a collection of haunting and immersive tracks that explore transformation, memory, and emotional renewal. The term “metanoia” refers to a profound change of heart or mind, which reflects the spiritual and introspective themes running through the album. For this release, Zorko is joined by a remarkable group of collaborators, including Dru Allen, Courtney Grace, Slim Heilpern, Amelia Hogan, Anji Lum, Ryan Lum, Erica Mulkey, Colleen Segale, Shikhee, and Jennifer Wilde. Each artist contributes a unique emotional layer, lending their voice or instrumental talent to the unfolding journey.

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Lynn Patrick’s Latest Album ‘Water Stones’

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Water Stones is the latest instrumental offering from award-winning guitarist and composer Lynn Patrick. Blending luminous acoustic guitar melodies with layers of mandolin, violin, upright bass, and gentle percussion, this mostly all-string collection draws from contemporary folk while subtly weaving in elements of jazz and country.

Each track flows with uplifting warmth and lyrical grace, showcasing Patrick’s expressive, heartfelt guitar work and gift for melody. The album’s title serves as a poetic metaphor for resilience and healing—how time and experience, like water shaping stone, soften the edges of life’s challenges and open the heart to compassion. From bright, joyful grooves to spacious, contemplative pieces, Water Stones offers a serene, emotionally rich listening experience that gently guides the listener inward, toward reflection, renewal, and peace. Whether played during moments of quiet solitude or shared as a calming backdrop to daily life, the music invites connection—to nature, to emotion, and to something greater. It’s a sonic landscape crafted not just for listening, but for feeling deeply.

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Lynn Patrick grew up in Florida, surrounded by music. Her family sang and played instruments for fun—piano, ukulele, banjo, and guitar. Early experiences, including many trips to the ocean, swimming, snorkelling on coral reefs, sailing, and horseback riding, formed the foundation of her creative life. After earning a Humanities degree from Florida State University in 1983, she moved to Boston to pursue music, then settled in Colorado two years later, where the Rockies deeply inspired her sound. For the past 23 years, she has lived in the mountains west of Boulder, drawing inspiration and creative energy from the surrounding beauty. A lifelong lover of nature, Patrick channels the outdoors directly into her melodic, soulful, uplifting, and heartfelt guitar work.

She has produced, recorded, published and released six albums of original instrumental music and one singer/songwriter album, earning recognition for her signature guitar style. Patrick is a two- time Independent Music Award winner for Best New Age Song, a USA Songwriting Competition finalist, and a multi-time finalist with the Indie Acoustic Awards and the International Acoustic Music Awards.

The CBS daytime drama The Young and the Restless, from Sony Pictures Television, featured her music for three years, during which she also spent a year as a show songwriter. Emmy Award–winning music supervisor Paul F. Antonelli, who regularly showcased her work on the series, says:

“Lynn’s music is beautifully poignant and filled with emotional nuance… she’s a master.”

Patrick’s compositions have also appeared in documentaries such as Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild, Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin, and Mariel Hemingway’s Running From Crazy, and her music has been featured on The Weather Channel, NPR, and SiriusXM. Across Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other platforms, Lynn’s music has been streamed more than 16 million times.

She has performed nationwide at venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre (opening for Dan Fogelberg), The Bitter End in New York, The Bluebird Café in Nashville, SXSW in Austin, as well as eTown, the Boulder Theater, and festivals throughout Colorado.

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