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NED COLLETTE
Australian Ned Collette has long established himself as a songwriter whose literate, evocative songs are paired with music that’s both adventurous and eclectic. His early background in improvised and experimental guitar music has resulted in six albums of uncompromising vision, released on a variety of international labels. 2018’s double album Old Chestnut was released by Feeding Tube Records and was his introduction to a lot of US audiences—a deep and complex folk song-cycle featuring musicians such as The Necks’ Chris Abrahams amongst Ned’s regular collaborators. In addition to his song work, he has released works such as 2019’s Afternoon—Dusk, a trio record of long-form instrumental music with James Rushford and Joe Talia. 2022 saw the first ever vinyl reissue of his 2006 debut, Jokes Trials, the liner notes for which describe “a rich velvet voice somewhere between fragile youth and aged sage”. Ned’s live performances drift between delicate, intimate folk and explorative jam-outs, both when performing solo or with his band. He is currently working on new material featuring Abrahams and Dirty Three’s Mick Turner, and over the years has performed with such artists as Joanna Newsom, Cat Power, Bill Callahan, St Vincent, Kurt Vile and Deerhoof, amongst many others.SHANE JUSTICE McCORD
Shane Justice McCord (SHAM)