WHAT WE DO
We are conservatorium-trained musicians that have close to 15 years experience performing around Hobart, Australia and Europe. We provide the following performance options: a 3 piece band, a duo, a solo, and a unique DJ experience. We can customise our services to tailor to your event.
Solo
Hugh performs as a solo singer/acoustic banjo musician. Showcasing a variety of classic hits and forgotten gems spanning jazz, country and rock from the likes of Pink Floyd, the Beatles and Neil Young. Easy listening perfect for smaller gatherings.
Duo
The Foley Brothers will take you on an instrumental odyssey through a vast range of popular and classic music. The music flows through different genres, the melodic sounds of the electric banjo is driven along by the skilled guitarist. They create an ambient atmosphere that can transform into upbeat party vibe, ideal as background music at functions, weddings, bars and venues.
3 piece band
The Foley Artists play a blend of celtic, bluegrass, jazz and classic hits with an emphasis on improvisation. The driving rhythm of guitar and banjo allow the amazing fiddle sounds to mesmerize audiences. Predominantly instrumental, the band members have voices to enchant. If you are looking for a band to exhaust audiences dancing to the lightning speed of traditional tunes or relaxing background music, this is the band for you.
DJ experience
The Foley Brothers seek to create that feel-good atmosphere where the groove is always right. They play those tracks that get you tapping your feet and nodding your head without you realising it, regardless of genre, tempo, style, or release date. Weaving in live guitar and banjo, the atmosphere is joyous. Creating personalised playlists, perfect for weddings, parties and functions.
OUR MUSIC
We believe our music speaks for itself. Please watch the sample videos that showcase some of our styles and listen to tracks from our three albums. We can play styles of music to suit your purposes but our main focus is contemporary renditions of celtic, bluegrass, jazz and popular music.
Acoustic video from Light Noise Films.
MEET THE BAND
We are professional,
experienced, and versatile.
Declan is the older twin and considers himself the alpha male in the relationship with brother Hugh. Declan is able to juggle being a musician and a sportsman and peruses both passions with energy and dedication. Declan enjoys scavenging in the fridge and reenacting scenes from Harry Potter.
Hugh lets his brother Declan think he is the alpha male in their relationship. Hugh looks more like a musician than his brother with his bohemian clothing and changing hairstyles. Hugh enjoys cycling and looking for his wallet or phone which he is constantly losing contact with.
Hannah is the actual alpha of the group and keeps her cousins, Declan and Hugh, in line. Hannah is an amazing fiddle player and wonderful song writer. Hannah’s hobbies are searching for vegan restaurants and art galleries and has a Nan trained well as a chauffeur.
Testimonials
The comments below are just a sample of the feedback we have received over the years. We are proud to have had the opportunity to perform and to then have such nice things said about us!
“We presented the Foley Brothers with a challenge. An eclectic group of guests, ranging in ages, musical tastes, personalities and to make things difficult, cultural differences. The Foley Brothers rose to this challenge and surpassed all of our expectations.”
“Their set following the ceremony was elegant and well thought-out, managing to strike a balance between grace and subtlety and down-right awesome.”
“And then came the dance floor. Set under the stars amongst an enclave of trees, on a checker-board floor, the Foley Brothers entertained a very complex crowd. Their academic musical knowledge allowed them to juxtapose Aussie pub rock classics with traditional Sri Lankan Baila dance tunes; so what followed was a sprawling multicultural mess of limbs on the dance floor that refused to dissipate.”
“They displayed their range with covers of alternative and pop classics from different eras woven effortlessly yet subtly into their acoustic framework that created our ambience; so that guests and ourselves, despite being deep in conversation, would pause, smile and begin singing along to familiar chords.”
“They produced an enchanting “aether” of music that reached out and connected the soul of each guest and made everyone feel that warm fuzzy feeling: love.”
“Amazing Band. Met you during my trip to Australia and NZ. The performance at Salamanca Market was flawless, amazing, awesome! You have fans in Mexico. Please keep doing music. Saludos!”
“Thank you again so so so much for playing such a special part in our most special day on Sunday. The band was just fantastic, absolutely brilliant and everyone loved them and kept telling us how fantastic they were. I really hope you all had a good time too. Thanks again so so much.”
“My wife and I visited Australia from Newfoundland, Canada for a month and listened to many great musicians in Melbourne and Sydney, but we were blown away by you guys when we were in Hobart. We can’t stop listening to New Direction. We wish you much success and look forward to your world tour (or even the Commonwealth tour!) and seeing you in St. John’s, Newfoundland”
