Original Australian country/roots music in one of Sydney’s intimate and personal venues.
The Orphans and Mars Hill Café present unique monthly music sessions from original Australian country/roots musicians who will come together to perform live in an environment that is close and personal.
The Orphanage Sessions started in February with songwriter Caitlin Harnett and feature Sam Hawksley, Jessica Belle, Dave Walls and Karl Broadie in the following months. Come and join us in listening to some of the best musicians of Australian country/roots in this unique and intimate environment.
The Orphans are a country/bluegrass outfit comprised of two very talented individuals: Nick Payne and Lyn Taylor.
Both born in Australia, but with very different musical roots. Nick and Lyn have brought their unique experiences and abilities to produce the distinct sound and feel that is The Orphan's music.
Growing up on Sydney's North Shore, Nick cut his musical teeth as a teenager in a series of garage bands. However, as both he and his musical abilities matures, his tendency to seek out music of a "less mainstream" ilk saw him develop an appreciation, and then a profound respect for the simple yet soulful acoustic roots style of bluegrass and country. Inspired by artists such as Gillian Welch and Ryan Adams, he formed The Orphans in early 2006.
In stark contrast, Lyn's life unfolded against the backdrop of country Queensland. Literally the "truckers wife", Lyn draws on her experiences of trial, isolation and distance from loved ones as the basis of her song writing and haunting vocal style. Displaying a similar sense of "less is more", Lyn's approach dovetails neatly with Nick's to create music that has been described as, and is literally: "Simply enjoyable".
As The Orphans, Nick and Lyn have performed to audiences in both Queensland and New South Wales, and are currently based in their hometown of Sydney.
Hey guys, sorry I can't make it tonight, but I hope it goes well! I will definitely try to make it to the next one...I've got a new song up, have just finished mixing the new ep, check it out if you get a chance Ange x
Hey dude, that would be cool but we're playing a gig ourselves! Hope it goes well! Hope to talk to you soon about some promo shots, should hopefully be hiring a new bass player soon! Cheers, Slime
oh bollocks i'm sorry guys...... i know i had it in my calendar since our meeting at st paddy's at the mountbatten, but family duty calls in the form of requiring my design expertise on wedding invitations.....
don't worry, noone can possibly dislike this more than me (i hate promising things then not doing them)
will definitely come to the next mars cafe session though! you guys absolutely rock!
aw your song about being inlove made me happy. too bad i'm officially single again as of today. imma wait till i am older. boys need to grow up man. and also girls.. even though 10 year olds act like they're 30 these days!!!!!!
i thought about payin yaz to play at my b day. but i thought more and it'd be better next year!!! when i am 18!!! so yay!!!!! 18th's are way better. so you better still be jammin then!
thanx again for doing my request. I LOVE THAT SONG. best cover iv heard!!! and sorry for awqwardness. im intimidated by pretty people..
pretty sure i am the youngest person to go to your gigs. pretty sure i love your music cause it's so honest.
Okay, that's the news I wanted to hear - that there would be more Orphanage sessions! Because I do love that venue. You should ask Danny Widdicombe if he's planning to come south anytime soon, because he'd be a good match for you guys.
Argh! Despite my best intentions I missed your show - because I didn't get home from work till 9 p.m. on Saturday. So sorry :( And I'm away for the next two. Please do more gigs soon! x
Sorry we had to leave early last night, my better half wasn't feeling better than much at all, she was feeling more than a little less than human. Having said that, from what I heard last night, you guys certainly have the goods re: songs and sound, Lyn, you have a wonderful voice m'dear and Nick, you're a mean foot tambourine player.
I'm really looking forward to next week with the Yearlings.
OSH MY GOSH! big night last night. i can't sleep cause the sun ! :( i walked from dean park to shalvy at like 2am!! and i am going to be half asleep tonight!!!!!!!!!!!! my boyfriend ALSO can't come now cause he got called into work. that's okay... but i'll be coming. most likely. even if i'm by myself! cause i have to see this possible surprise. xx
Hey thanks very much sorry about the late reply (we've been a little busy recording new songs) we're playing at the hopetoun hotel on the 23rd of june if you'd like to come by we're giving out cds
