22 year old Jack Carty has lead a charmed life. Growing up in the sleepy coastal town of Bellingen NSW he had the time, the space and the support to write as honestly and sing as loudly as he possibly could. This sheltered upbringing left an indelible mark on Jacks music that remains even today, 6 years after packing his life into a van and moving to Sydney at the ripe old age of 16.
When he arrived Jack submerged himself in the Sydney music scene and its culture, attending a performing arts high school, jamming and writing with anyone he could and playing venues large and small all over town.
“I came from a town that ran on its own time, if you told someone you’d be somewhere at 3:00pm you would rock up at 3:30. Suddenly I was thrown into this fast paced scene of incredibly talented people – I wanted to make the most of it, I didn’t want to be left behind”.
Jacks thoughtful, melodic and beautiful folk songs ensured he wasn’t. He has spent the last 3 years playing some of Australia’s best known venues including The Sydney Opera House & The Annandale Hotel with some of Australia’s best loved artists: Tim Freedman, Shayne Nicholson and Lovers Electric to name a few.
In 2008 Jack teamed up with a group of like minded, Sydney based, mid north coast boys to form Jack Carty & The Party - a power-folk band that have, in their relatively short career wowed crowds and won fans up and down the east coast of Australia, playing festivals, selling out shows and picking up the odd award along the way.
2009 Is shaping up to be the biggest year yet for this young troubadour having just inked a deal with Independent label Gigpiglet Recordings and finished a new record due for release through Gigliglet/Inertia Distrobution in October this year. Combine this with a solid schedule of tours booked and a growing list of achievements including gaining airplay on Channel V and being selected by The Australian Performing Rights Association (APRA) to showcase an original song at their first ever international songwriting convention "Song Summit" and you could say that things are looking up for Jack Carty.
In typical country fashion he is taking it all in his stride:
“At this stage I just want to play my songs for people and be able to pay my rent you know? Anything more than that is a massive bonus.”
For bookings / press contact: gareth@gigpiglet.com.au
"A powerful writer with a voice and presence well beyond his years"
- musicfeeds.com.au
Howdy Thank you very much for the Link Up & Sharing Your Music Nice to meet you through cyberlink! Keep up the Great Work! Wishes you All the Best in 2009! Enjoy your Friday & Weekend!
oh hahah i thought u actually heard me. umm well atms im recoridng an ep so theres not much gigs happening but ill be having a mini tour in the country in december. so yeah :)
Hey there, if you are near the wireless today, listen into 2SER 107.3 The Departure Lounge. Drew and I will be talking and playing some new tunes (remix heaven) with Mr Elchino himself. lots of lub
Thanks so much for the add!! We hope you enjoyed the visit!! We always check out before we request and really liked what we saw and heard!! (hence the request) Great to have you as a friend and we will be keeping an eye on you!! (not in a creepy way tho!!)
