Jonathan Mettes
Djembe, Egyptian Tabla, Percussion
Influences
Sounds Like
mariannemettes: Interests
Music
Anything that's not
repetitive, boring shit. ;-) I love to hear music that
gets me inspired or is totally unique. My all time heros
are Ben Harper, Jewel (early days), The Beatles, Cream,
Queen and Bob Dylan.
Television
hmmm I guess I like to watch
TV to tune out my brain every once and a while... Not
much good stuff at the moment.
Books
Most of the books by John
Wyndham (old sci-fi writer) and i guess other stuff
too.... hehe But Wyndham is cool!
In December 2007, Marianne and Jonathan just won the National Busking Competition "TILT"! They won first prize in "Nation's Best Walk By Act". They're prize money will be spent on their new album which will be produced this year.
Bother and sister Marianne and Jonathan Mettes are a very charismatic and dynamic duo who have been performing together since Jonathan's drum was bigger than him. They perform with a smile from their souls feel it is necessary to lead an interesting life to be able to feed and satisfy their creative hearts.
Marianne is truly a crafter of songs and creativity, as she assembles and designs her work by uniquely combining elements she picks up throughout her life. She engages audiences in awe as she dazzles them with her wide variety of songs, and shares tales of her heart’s ebb and flow and the struggles and joy of everyday life, as if she were reading from her diary. Marianne always keeps the audience on their toes, by varying the pace so that they are kept always smiling. She brings to life multiple, animated personalities as she dynamically uses her voice and facial expression in her improvised gibberish.
Performing regularly with her younger brother Jonathan, who slaps the most fantastic rhythms on his Djembe – not often seen in the fingertips of such a young musician. Marianne plays acoustic guitar, sings beautiful melodies and lyrics, while blowing sweet riffs on the harmonica, all while keeping time on a thumping stompbox and throws in the occasional kazoo. Their style consists of folk and roots, with a touch of jazz and blues, and their sets are always varied, containing "no boring bits!" Marianne and Jonathan have played at almost all the big and well-known venues and festivals in Brisbane and have an excellent reputation within the Brisbane music scene. For a list of past gigs, please go to: www.mariannemettes.com
Marianne completed her BFA at 19 years at QUT in 2004, majoring in song writing and digital art. Marianne was the first person to study and finish this unique course that seemed perfectly designed for her creative interests and needs. Marianne is currently self-recording her new album, to add to her other 4 albums and 2 DVDs. Marianne has composed music for dance choreographers as part of major dance shows, and also for several short and feature films. Marianne and Jonathan’s music was topping the charts in the top 10 on Triple J Unearthed last year.
She embraces and stretches her skills not only as a singer/songwriter, but also through such mediums as composition for dance and film, graphic design, sound engineering, digital and visual arts, dance, film and TV, fashion design, and web design.
With passion, expression and determination – it could not be said enough - this dynamic duo strives to create something new, which they can truly and wholly claim as their own. They keep audiences enthralled with catchy hooks, poetic lyrics and can’t-keep-your-toes-still and eyes-smiling rhythms. Marianne mixes conventional song writing with her individual sense of simplicity and eclectic quirkyness to entertain and engage people young and old.
You will never see these two carrying a frown, as they convey their love for what they do and they won’t stop creating till everyone is smiling with them.
Marianne and Jonathan will creep into your heart and warm your soul with messages deep from within theirs.
Marianne presents the Oz Music show on 2XX 98.3 FM Community Radio.
Contact her now about getting an interview or recording a live gig to air on the show at: mail@mariannemettes.com or send her your CD or demo to: PO BOX 855, Civic Square, ACT 2608 or drop it into the station on Level 3, Griffin Centre, 19 Bunda St, Canberra, ACT 2601. AND of course support local and Australian talent by tunning in on Saturdays 5-7pm on 2XX 98.3 FM!!!!
Marianne's Dutch song "Beschuit" that she created when she was at Uni. Dutch is actually Marianne's first language and a beschuit is a traditional Dutch cookie.
Marianne's song "Blue Eyes" that she created when she was at Uni.
Marianne's song "Little Bird" that she created when she was at Uni.
Marianne's song "I Want it All" that she created together with her mum Marion and brother Jonathan, behind the couch with a bunch of Marianne's old toys... BE WARNED - VERY SILLY!
The Valley Fiesta will be spectacular as everyone comes together at what has fast become the leading venue for alternative entertainment in the valley. The bands are the best in their field and the best thing is the event is free. Between and after bands, Brisbanes finest alternative DJs come together and will be playing indie, electro, rock, hip hop and alternative party tracks until dawn. Everyone will be at this party, an event not to be missed!! Catch The Kidney Thieves free show on Saturday 24 October.
Catch The Kidney Thieves at their last show for a while before recording their upcoming release, which is due early next year. The Kidney Thieves have had a massive year so far with a National Tour and are set to explode becoming by far one of Brisbanes best live bands. They will be showcasing all their talents at the Club Blink 1 Year Anniversary Party at 293 - 299 Brunswick St Mall, The Valley, supported by YEO AND THE FRESH GOODS (one show only) and good Sydney buddies NUCLEUS. Arrive early, this event will reach capacity.
hey thanks for the message. good to hear you are getting into it. thanks for ythe spins. we ll see you there in a few months when we release our album. cheers, Special patrol.
thanks for the comment, good to see that you are doing a few gigs. (which is a lot more than we are at the moment) - been spending a lot of time in my studio (too much time if that's possible). If you (or anyone else that reads this for that matter) ever need any audio production work done, I am available (and real cheap at the moment). Hope all is well, and drop me a message if you will ever be in Melbourne town.
hey Marianne, thanks for the add, and the kind words :)
yeah we should catch up some time, don't know if you're a theatre-type person but I'm performing my music live for a play called "The Knowing of Mary Poppins" at the Darlinghurst Theatre from the 22nd of May to the 13th of June (http://www.darlinghursttheatre.com/page/coming_soon.html). If you're back in town by then let us know and I could organise a couple of tix for you!
Oh and you had a link to your myspace page on that email you sent through the AFTRS hub, that's how I "found you." It's funny I've never seen you on campus, then again I never really see any of the radio people, that section of the building is shrouded in mystery for us screen people ;-)
anyway, good luck with your gigs and maybe I'll see you soon!
Dark Gypsy drones! Check out my site and download an album of original violin music entitled Transmissions from a Traveller! Also send me a message if anyone is interested in a hand-packaged CDr! Adam
New song on my MySpace page, a cover of Tom Woodward's Night's Gonna Turn To Ashes featuring me on vocals, Tom on piano, James Nicholls on guitars, Mikelangelo on the Roland MC202 and Grahem Spike Thompson on cellos. Production was by me. It is from my forthcoming EP release, Subterranean.
2high Festival returns to the Brisbane Powerhouse on Fri 7th and Sat 8th November! The festival that helped to launch the careers of The Grates, Katie Noonan and Daniel Santangeli is back this November at Brisbane Powerhouse. Prepare to celebrate all that is emerging and exciting in the Brisbane arts scene.
2high’s impressive festival program includes 200 emerging musicians, performers and visual artists over its two days.
Now in its 15th year the 2high Festival, presented by Backbone Youth Arts, is a celebrated platform for emerging artists and festival managers.
Hey no worries Marianne. Can't wait to hear the new album when it comes out... Keep up the good work and let me know if you ever have a gig in or around the South Burnett area. Staysh :o)
Hey Marianne, I saw you at the Phoenix the other Monday night (I was visiting from Adelaide). Great show and I hope to see you two again soon. Let me know when you are coming over here!
Hope your upcoming shows go as well as hoped for- BiB
