Projects
I am involved in a lot of projects, perhaps too many. Fortunately, this page is limitless, so I can post about as many as I want.
Photo by Daniel Di Biase
Mickey & Michelle
This harp and fiddle duo compose original Australian folk music, reflecting the nuances of their classical and jazz studies. In 2019, we toured New Zealand “on foot”, playing 25 concerts across the 3000km “Te Araroa” trail over 6 months.
Check out our debut album; A Walking Pace.
Artwork by Thom Brandson
Rapaport w/ Pickpockets Orchestra
The Squeezebox Trio
The Squeezebox Trio are Michael O'Donnell, Thomas Hodson and Javen Sanchez on violin, accordion and acoustic guitar (respectively). We have toured their unique brand of gypsy swing all over Australia, as well as a six week tour of New Zealand on the strength of their debut album; "And A Hotplate!".
We regularly performs around Sydney, usually for swing dancing events, often with a variety of special guests.
For bookings, music and videos, click here, or visit:
Reviews and awards;
“Gypsy Jazz at its best” – The Emerald Ruby”
Winner of the Festival Music Award for Sydney Fringe 2015
Pickpockets & Rascals
Twice a year I choose an artist or band, and arrange their music to include a 20-piece orchestra. Past collaborations have included; The Crooked Fiddle Band, Ngaiire, Chaika, Lucy Wise Trio, Brian Campeau, Elana Stone and so many more.
Watch Ngaiire perform "Count to 10" with the orchestra here:
Or Ev Jones singing "I'll Never Be Your Baby
Finally, here is the Crooked Fiddle Band blasting "Overhill and Underhill" with a 20-piece string section