Beyond Bourke Street

Born and raised in Far North Queensland, based in Tasmania and a regular Melbourne busker, singer-songwriter Tasha Zappala released 4 albums in the last 4 years, a body of work full of post-folk blues and gypsy melodies.

Interview recorded on October 23, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri.

Music excerpts from the songs "Sweet Love", "Flores", "Dreambox", "Glass Eyes", "It's Always Morning Time", "Kafka", "Reflections", "Dreamstate", "Murakami Love Song". All songs written by Tasha Zappala.

https://www.instagram.com/tashazappala/

https://tashazappala.bandcamp.com/

https://soundcloud.com/tashazappala

https://open.spotify.com/artist/29nt3JakWZaavFuVNKAdS1

https://www.facebook.com/TashaZappalaDotCom

Since his arrival in Melbourne 5 years ago, Colombian singer-songwriter Sebastian Lugo has been performing rock ballads and electronic vibes around the Central Business District's sidewalks.

Interview recorded on November 3, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri.

Music excerpts from the songs "Nena" (feat. Sebastian Lugo & MC Seba), "Please Come Back " (feat. Ruby-Sofia & Sarah Ryan), "Un Par De Palabras". All songs written and produced by the Anunnaki production team.

Sebastian Lugo

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https://open.spotify.com/artist/5S6q5QV7WSD8NfhDJHIUMQ

Anunnaki

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Photo Credit: Alistair Wallace

Los Angeles Melbourne-based Noah Peters shares his experiences about busking in Australia and in the USA.

Interview recorded on October 16, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri.

Music excerpts from the songs "Double Edge Blade", "Help Me Stand", "Ray", "The Man", "The World Won't Change ". All songs written by Noah Peters.

https://www.instagram.com/therealnoahpeters/

https://www.facebook.com/noahpetersmusic/

https://soundcloud.com/user6217251

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6QfVJrUYAkjH2gaYOHT1YP

Singaporean Melbourne-based Glen Wee presents his indie folk songs on the streets, turning the sidewalks into intimate outdoor venues.

Interview recorded on November 3, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri.

Music excerpts from the songs "Walking on the Side", "Carelessly", "Paper Man", "Send Me An Angel", "Sound of Clouds", "House of Stone", "Fairy Eyes" feat. Eilish McGregor (Acoustic). All songs written by Glen Wee.

https://www.instagram.com/glenweemusic/

https://www.facebook.com/glenweemusic/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ZG94GJYXCNKWxWSulbi17

Round About Amy keeps looping on the streets of Melbourne, bringing up original songs by the sidewalks.

Interview recorded on October 28, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri.

Music excerpts from the songs "Cord Line" and "Don't You Grow Up". All songs written by Amy Cumming.

https://www.facebook.com/roundaboutamy/

https://www.instagram.com/roundaboutamy/

Singer-songwriter Jacob Fitzgerald captivates the streets of Melbourne with beautiful melodies. With a second album coming up, he enjoys, while busking, the encounters provided by playing on the sidewalks.

Interview recorded on October 14, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri.

Music excerpts from the songs "Adore Ya", "Blue", "Dear Juliet", "Forever Yours", "Him", and "My Brother". All songs written by Jacob Fitzgerald.

https://www.jacobfitzgerald.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/jacob.fitzgerald/

https://www.facebook.com/jacobfitzgerald.music

https://twitter.com/jacobfitzmusic

Multi-instrumentalist Steph Strings enjoys performing on Sundays at the Camberwell Sunday Market, a few kilometers east from Melbourne's Central Business District. The 20 year old virtuoso guitar player is one of the best examples why Melbourne's street music scene goes beyond Bourke Street.

Interview recorded on October 27, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri.

All songs written by Steph Strings.

https://www.instagram.com/stephstringsmusic/

https://www.facebook.com/stephstrings/

https://soundcloud.com/user-674315187

https://open.spotify.com/artist/39qxIdIb1R6se4J3X6nRPB

Solo artist Belle Lynch blends street performances in Melbourne with corporate gigs as well. Close to releasing her first original songs, Lynch's setlist on the streets is covered by indie, pop and folk tunes.

Interview recorded on August 13, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri.

https://www.instagram.com/bellelynchmusic/

https://www.facebook.com/bellelynchmusic/

Music:

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Melbourne’s blues talent Aaron Pollock, 2020 finalist at the International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis, USA, also performs his art on Bourke Street Mall.

Interview recorded on September 25, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri.

Music excerpts from the songs "Brown Ave Blues", "Girl, You Make Me Feel So Lonesome", "All That Becomes", "Song At Sea", "Too Much Thinking", "Fear Of Flying", and "Damn". All songs written by Aaron Pollock.

https://aaronpollockmusic.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Aaronpollockmusic/

https://www.instagram.com/aaronpollock.music/

R&B and Pop singer-songwriter JXCKY has been performing on the streets of Melbourne since 2017.

Interview recorded on August 12, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri.

Music excerpts from the songs "Drive Thru", "Where You Been" and "Paper Town" (written by Daniel Roughley, recorded by JXCKY).

https://www.facebook.com/jxckymusic

https://www.instagram.com/jxckymusic

https://twitter.com/jxckymusic

Photo Credit: Jane Novella