Published Monday, 19 March, 2007 at 03:32 PM
Premier and Minister for Trade
The Honourable Peter Beattie
THE SONGS OF KEV CARMODY FEATURE ON BEATTIE’S MUSICAL GIFT LIST
One of the Darling Downs favourite musical sons will have some unexpected international exposure when Kev Carmody’s latest album features on Premier Peter Beattie’s musical gift list during his upcoming trade mission to South Africa, Kenya and London.
“I believe our South African hosts will taken by the man and his music,” Mr Beattie said when he released his musical gift list today.
“It has become a bit of a tradition, but every time I travel I do everything I can to promote the Smart State and a Smart State has to be innovative and creative.
“No one who has listened to Kev Carmody’s music would question that he is one of our great song writers and I’m delighted to present his latest Double CD set Cannot Buy My Soul as a gift during my trade mission,” Mr Beattie said.
“In this two-disc set, one disc has the cover versions of other singers performing Kev Carmody’s songs – the second disc is Kev singing his own songs, in his own style. It is an interesting musical experience.”
Kev Carmody grew up on a cattle station near Goranba, 70 kilometres west of Dalby.
Both his Irish father and Murri mother came from powerful oral traditions and that is reflected in his music.
“I’ve also included Pete Murray, Tyrone Noon and Transport on my music list,” Mr Beattie said.
“The three Queensland artists hope to cash in on Brisbane’s new found fame as one of the world’s top music cities when they appear in the international music event Musexpo in Los Angeles next month,” Mr Beattie said.
“I’ll give them a little extra exposure – along with Kate Miller-Heidke and Graeme Connors.
The performers and CD’s that are in Mr Beattie’s travel pack for his trade missions from 19-31 March are:
• Cannot Buy my Soul: the songs of Kev Carmody
• Circular Breathing – Kate Miller-Heidke
• Heavy Soul Part 1 - Tyrone Noonan
• See the Sun - Pete Murray
• Transport - a self titled EP by Transport
• Best Till Now – Graeme Connors
“Queensland has some sensational performers across the full spectrum of music,” Mr Beattie said.
“Hardly a day goes by when we don’t hear some more exciting news about Queenslanders breaking into international music markets and this is one small way I can help spread the message.”
Media inquiries: Premier’s office 3224 4500
19 March 2007
“I believe our South African hosts will taken by the man and his music,” Mr Beattie said when he released his musical gift list today.
“It has become a bit of a tradition, but every time I travel I do everything I can to promote the Smart State and a Smart State has to be innovative and creative.
“No one who has listened to Kev Carmody’s music would question that he is one of our great song writers and I’m delighted to present his latest Double CD set Cannot Buy My Soul as a gift during my trade mission,” Mr Beattie said.
“In this two-disc set, one disc has the cover versions of other singers performing Kev Carmody’s songs – the second disc is Kev singing his own songs, in his own style. It is an interesting musical experience.”
Kev Carmody grew up on a cattle station near Goranba, 70 kilometres west of Dalby.
Both his Irish father and Murri mother came from powerful oral traditions and that is reflected in his music.
“I’ve also included Pete Murray, Tyrone Noon and Transport on my music list,” Mr Beattie said.
“The three Queensland artists hope to cash in on Brisbane’s new found fame as one of the world’s top music cities when they appear in the international music event Musexpo in Los Angeles next month,” Mr Beattie said.
“I’ll give them a little extra exposure – along with Kate Miller-Heidke and Graeme Connors.
The performers and CD’s that are in Mr Beattie’s travel pack for his trade missions from 19-31 March are:
• Cannot Buy my Soul: the songs of Kev Carmody
• Circular Breathing – Kate Miller-Heidke
• Heavy Soul Part 1 - Tyrone Noonan
• See the Sun - Pete Murray
• Transport - a self titled EP by Transport
• Best Till Now – Graeme Connors
“Queensland has some sensational performers across the full spectrum of music,” Mr Beattie said.
“Hardly a day goes by when we don’t hear some more exciting news about Queenslanders breaking into international music markets and this is one small way I can help spread the message.”
Media inquiries: Premier’s office 3224 4500
19 March 2007