|
Michelle paints unique pictures from keen observations of life around her. Having crafted some fine songs, comparisons are often being made to artists like Neil Finn, Shawn Colvin, Tracy Chapman, Janis Ian & Norah Jones.
Michelle has performed along side
The Waifs, Sally Dastey, Kutcha Edwards, Women in Docs,
Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter.
Her performances at venues around
town have included Music and Folk Clubs and Festivals
where she has headlined and supported on occasion artists
such as Janis Ian (USA), Patti Larkin (US), Bruce Cockburn
(CAN), Paul Kelly, Vika and Linda, Deborah Conway, Mark
Seymour, Ross Wilson, Stephen Cummings, Coco's Lunch,
Andy Cowan, Dave Steel, Tiffany Eckhardt, Matt Walker
and Broderick Smith.
Her performances have also seen
Michelle sharing the stage and performing with artists,
Kristina Olsen (US), Chris While & Julie Mathews (UK)
and Gilly Darbey (UK).
Together with her band 'the handful',
Michelle played at the 2004 Port Fairy Folk Festival
to packed houses with similar reviews stating :
"Michelle
Chandler & her band 'the handful' were the best original
band I heard at this year's Port Fairy Folk Festival.
Great songs, great music & so much energy. Very uplifting!".... |
 |
 |
Following those performances,
they recorded and released an 11 track CD 'Here & Now' in October 2004 and in response to popular
demand, Michelle Chandler & 'the handful' which
features Multi-Instrumentalist Sigi Gabrie, Max
McIntosh on Bass and Vocals, Denise Smith on Vocals
& Percussion, Nick Carrafa on Drums and Percussion
and on occasion, Steve Scott on Keyboards, continues
to perform at music festivals and venues throughout
Australia where her songs describing her observations
of the human condition leave audiences wanting
more. |
|
|
Michelle wrote or co-wrote all of the material on Girls 2's debut CD 'Waking', released in '98 and followed with her critically acclaimed solo CD 'Inside Out' in '99.
Apart from her work on other CDs,
she is currently promoting her latest offering 'Here & Now' with her band. Yet another wonderful showcase
of this highest calibre artist. For bookings or further information
contact Girls 2 Productions. Contact details are listed
on the Contact
Page of this Website.
|
