Beguiling orchestral and lush, Melbourne band The Wishing Well
create spellbinding sounds which produce a rich tapestry of
mesmerizing folk, pop and rock.
Performing together for just over two years, they are relative
newcomers to the scene, The Wishing Well however come with an
impressive musical maturity and remarkable background. Lead singer
Jai Larkan has previously supported artists such as Bob Geldof, Andy
White, Liam O'Maonlai and Tim Finn and the band has shared the stage with David Gray, James Morrison, Seal and Joss Stone.
Clearly The Wishing Well
have defined their craft in a remarkably short timeframe together,
having played an impressive 600 gigs on the international circuit,
including playing at the Queenscliff Music Festival (Aus) and The Blue Balls Festival (CH).
Music Oz Awards finalists (2007).
The Wishing Well evoke an
extraordinary gamut of emotions with their compelling and awe-
inspiring arrangements spun around magnificently poetic lyrics. A
cacophony of three part harmonies, wistful violin and majestic
rhythms all melded to lead singer Jai Larkan’s achingly strong and
haunting vocals.
Life On The Border is The Wishing Well’s debut album, which is rich in textural depth, building gradually to dizzying heights only
to momentarily pause and cascade into an orchestral crescendo.
The album's greatest strength lies within the poetry of the lyrics and dynamic instrumentation. The crowd pleasing Sarah Busuttil's fiery violin solos and flamboyant stage personality brings an added dynamism to the music.
In the melodic tradition of Ryan Adams, David Gray, Dave Matthews
Band and The Waterboys, The Wishing Well’s first album Life On The
Border appeals to lovers of emotive lyrics and melody. Their inspiring
live performances captivate audiences and have created an enthusiastic
and ever-growing fanbase.
In addition to their spellbinding live shows, The Wishing Well has also established itself as one of Australia's hardest working independent bands. They continue to book all their own tours, do all their own publicity and finance their own recordings. Since its release in 2008 the band has sold over 5,000 copies of Life On The Border.
May-August 2009, The Wishing Well embarked on their maiden European Tour the success of which will fund their second album due to be recorded in October.
It was great to catch up and chat at the Eumundi markets. Wow! great music, a great sound and humble approachable musicians...What more could a punter want?
Hi Guys, Hope the tour went well...Im sure you must all be shattered after so much travelling!...Hope to be over at the end of this year or early in the New year. My son is off to Ozz on the 20th October, so will have two boys out there so a great excuse for me to go, not that I need one! Take care and hope to see you in the near future.
Hey guys and welcome home. Great to hear you've had a good trip, I look forward to hearing all the stories cause I'm sure you'll have a few! We're just doing all the last minute preparations and can't wait to be sitting on that plane with it all out of our hands, for 30 hours at least!
hey guys! I..ve seen you in copenhagen. is was great! i was there with my parents and im from germany, bremen! you are a realy great band!! love you kay
Hello, thank you very much for the friendship and thanks a lot for the wonderful concert and the inspiring chat in Norderstedt, Germany. I wish you well for the continuing tour. Peace. Lightning Buck
Hi guys, Sorry so late in writing this...Just thought I would once again say what a pleaure it was having you all play in Jintys..Amazing and you looked so glamourous too!! Hope the tour is going from strength to strength, and will see you in Melbourne I hope at the end of the year!!Jinty x
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