r&b/soul

Straight out of the dusty hell of some forgotten border town, Tijuana Surf, the R&B Surf Soul combo that exceeds the sound barrier of groove and swing.

Listen, but don’t be afraid - side effects may
be compulsive moving of the hips and gyrations.

Lead by vocalist and twin lead guitarist Jason Goody Goodman straight from New Orleans,
combined with Italian brothers Paul Vanzella on Bass & Frank Vanzella on drums from Melbourne as the rhythm section, with Pete Pistola Andrews on lead and rhythm guitar, watch out for this combo of sound and enigmatic appeal.

Playing since 2014, this intriguing group of seasoned musicians, mix up styles with great musical influences, such as Link Wray, Dick Dale, Sir Douglas Quintet, Jimmy Smith & John Barry,
which have helped influence Tijuana surfs combination of surf instrumentals along with 1950`s & 1960`s rhythm & blues & rock`n`roll.

I love my puppy, rollerskating, rock climbing, painting but mostly writing songs. I moved across the country when I was 18 to study songwriting. I just wanted an adventure and the space to focus on my craft. I wrote many terrible songs, but I also wrote ones that I'm really proud of. Even when I feel I have developed or "found" my sound I am still constantly rediscovering myself through other music, art and my own experiences.

Chelsea loves sharing stories, whether it be over a bottle of wine with a friend, or on a stage in front of a crowd. Her songs have a raw, unadulterated feel. Chelsea has a distinctive sound both in her vocals and in her writing. Her unforgettable melodies, witty lyricism and unique voice define her intriguing style. Her lyrics are honest to a fault, poetic but also "matter of fact." Pulling from her folk, jazz and musical theatre background, she creates a fresh indie pop fusion, filled with pleasantly surprising chord progressions and lush arrangements.

Described as “the little black dress in your wardrobe, an instant classic” (FBi Radio), Sydney-based songwriter, producer and performer Ruby Jackson has positioned herself at the heart of the Australian R&B scene.

During her high school years, Ruby fell in love with jazz music when she discovered the magic of Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole and Julie London. This sudden passion inspired her to study composition at The Sydney Conservatorium of Music where she honed in on her writing skills.

Since completing her studies, Ruby has been quickly flourishing into one of Sydney’s most authentic, world-class creators of music with songs that continuously strike a chord with her audience. This can be traced back to November 2022 when Jackson was selected as FBi Radio’s Independent Artist of the Week for her release ‘Get Around To It’, which quickly became a crowd pleaser for its smooth & classy alternative R&B touch.

In 2023, Ruby's singles 'Out Of Fashion', 'Guilty Pleasure', and 'You’ve Changed' dominated the airwaves, earning Double J rotation, triple j Unearthed rotation, alongside radio-play support from triple j, iHeartRadio and community radios nationwide.

Off the back of her impressive performances at BIGSOUND and SXSW Sydney in September 2023, Ruby released her much-anticipated debut EP Sweeter For Me in November, co-produced with one of Sydney’s renowned creators Finbar Stuart.

Fuelled by 2000s R&B Pop nostalgia, the timeless 5-track record tells a series of sincere stories with a beautiful, honest delivery - everything a debut should do. Sweeter For Me has recently been nominated for the 2024 AIR Awards (Australian Independent Record Labels Association) for Best Independent Soul/R&B Album or Ep.

Ruby has kicked off 2024 with a sold-out performance at Cockatoo Island’s Sunset Sessions, Hot Jazz Picnic, and has just recently sold out the Lansdowne with a headline show. February saw Ruby open for Ball Park Music as part of Sydney’s Twilight At Taronga, then up to Brisbane to warm the stage for International sensation Morcheeba (UK) at The Tivoli.

Following on from her standout shows at Blues On Broadbeach, Ruby will soon be announcing her much-anticipated East Coast tour. Don’t miss the chance to experience this soulful sophistication!