After breaking into the musical world by winning the nationwide 2010 Triple J Unearthed High competition, psych-rock powerhouse Stonefield have since gone on to regular international tours and playing the world’s biggest festivals.



Their 2016 album As Above, So Below has been acclaimed by critics and fans across the globe and strongly reaffirms the position of the four-piece in the upper echelons of Australian rock royalty.

With a swag of awards, 25 years on stage and 8 albums, Lloyd Spiegel is one of this country's most highly acclaimed and respected blues artists and guitarists, having recently been named in
Australian Guitar Magazine's list of the 50 top Australian guitarists of all time.

His most recent release 'Double Live Set' debuted at #1 on the Australian blues chart and peaked at #7
on the ARIA Independent Charts.

Justin Garner and Nick Barker have been playing together on and off for 10 years – Nick producing Justin’s band Southpaw’s debut album and Justin playing on Nick’s last solo record.



The last 18 months have seen them hunched over acoustic guitars hammering a bunch of ideas into songs. Justin loves the Allmans, Nick loves the Replacements and Soul Asylum, so the self-titled album is a collision of it all.

David Spry draws influence from his world travels and relates this to his Indigenous Australian heritage through heartfelt, powerful and uplifting songs.



From a long line of storytellers, David uses his inherited gift and shares his experiences in a contemporary style of music with a uniquely upbeat vibe.



Incorporating an acoustic fervour and snaking Rootsy grooves his repertoire can have audiences dancing with reckless abandon and entranced by the warmth of his beautiful ballads.

A little bit blues… a little bit funk… a whole lot of groove - The Trio are hard hitting, seriously grooving and they always have one hell of a good time.



With deep grooves, infectious hooks, dancing rhythms and laughs aplenty, these guys just know how to have fun and are not afraid to show it!

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An absolute must-see band at the 2017 Macedon Ranges Music Festival, slip on your groovin shoes and get ready for a funkin’ Bluesy good time!

A new band formed in 2016, Blue Howl will be making their debut festival appearance at MRMF 2017!

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Hailing from Central Victoria, indie-rock outfit Blue Howl have been making waves across the music scene having already played interstate shows and releasing their first single in 2016.

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With a debut EP on the horizon for the band, their intense live shows weave through captivating folk songs, irresistible funk jams and mesmerising bursts of rock.

Jarrod Shaw and Sarah Wilkinson perform a blend of country, folk and roots music that showcases their unique guitar styles and superb harmonies. The combination of Jarrod's blues-heavy approach with Sarah's folk and country style makes for a diverse and captivating show. Since first collaborating in at Carols at Hanging Rock in 2012 they have been performing together at festivals and venues across Victoria.

Having performed, toured and recorded in numerous bands across Australia, Jared Brentnall brings his new solo show to MRMF 2017!

Jared boasts membership to many bands over his musical career, spanning from rock to jazz. He has played extensively in the local pub music scene in Melbourne, played in both corporate and wedding bands, and has also worked as a sessional musician.

He is a multi-instrumentalist, with his primary instruments being the drums and guitar.

A regular performer in the Macedon Ranges, the Growl Lands love playing live and have a habit of making people get up and move.



From originals to covers, they cover a huge range of styles with an infectious enthusiasm.



With Growling G up front, a tight rhythm section and a smoking lead guitarist, you will not be disappointed.

“The man with the golden voice... puts me to shame.” – Declan Melia (Lead singer of British India)

At only 22 years old, Scott’s songwriting shows a clear insight and understanding well beyond his years. With an innate ability for writing honest, passionate, and from the heart songs, Scott’s intimate approach to songwriting naturally resonates with his audience.

Old Money Mountain are a new band founded by some of the most renowned artists in the Macedon Ranges.

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Performing music derived from their collective influences of Americana, Blues, Gospel and Folk the band features ‘Paper Jane’ members Buck and Tim, singer-songwriter Stef and bassist of the ‘Flaming Mongrels’, Malcolm.

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This collaboration will result in a performance that you simply can’t afford to miss. Witness the magic that happens when incredible musicians collide on March 4.

For as long as Stefanie can remember, all she has ever wanted to do was sing, write songs and be a performer.
Stefanie wrote her first song whilst at primary school on the topic of Anzac
Day, and has not stopped writing and singing since, wowing audiences with her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. Whilst her own music has a folk, pop-rock feel, Stefanie does not limit herself to any one genre when performing at live venues and loves to put her own twist on the ‘classics’

Formed in 2013 as part of the newly-named Macedon Ranges Music Collective, The Wild Bunch is a group of local musos, under the direction of Shaun Evans (Director of Music at Braemar College), who come together to play a range of jazz standards and traditional New Orleans-style jazz. Featuring Shaun on a range of woodwind and the sultry vocal sounds of Christina Finch, the group can range from 5 to 8 players (on a good day!) and has been reviving this popular genre of music in various venues in t

Victorian band, Sparrow and the Spark, have released their debut EP “Streetlights” which includes a collection of both chaotic rock songs and fragile ballads. Songwriter and guitarist ‘Sparrow’ has an idiosyncratic fragile yet powerful vocal delivery.
“We’re also excited to play with these other artists on the day, it will be an overall great festival raising money for a worthy cause.”

On the verge of releasing their highly anticipated debut EP One Step Further, Jimmy & Paige are a young duo pushing the boundaries of just how much a duo can do. A huge voice and breathtaking guitar leads to a virtuosic and passionate performance that constantly leaves their audiences stunned.
Jimmy’s background in percussive fingerstyle guitar and live looping combine with Paige’s musical theatre training to create a unique sound that draws on a range of styles.

Another “baby” of Shaun Evans, this group features a horn section and vocalists – today we have “local girl” Julie Hopkins. Reviving the soul and blues sounds of the ‘60s to current day, The Soulistics music ranges from James Brown to his infamous brother Big Bad Leroy Brown! You may see a few familiar faces from The Wild Bunch as these guys are also dedicated musos from the Macedon Ranges Music Collective.

19-year-old Mykayla Wilde has performed at venues as extravagant as federation square, and Berklee Performance Centre in Boston, but also finds a special love for performing at local open mics, and bistros around the Macedon Ranges. Its more than a passion for performing that makes this artist special, Mykayla Wilde has also recorded at various different studios in Australia and the US, and released her Debut Single 'Never Meant to Be' in January this year.

Jarrod Shaw and Sarah Wilkinson perform a blend of country, folk and roots music that showcases their unique guitar styles and superb harmonies. The combination of Jarrod's blues-heavy approach with Sarah's folk and country style makes for a diverse and captivating show. Since first collaborating in at Carols at Hanging Rock in 2012 they have been performing together at festivals and venues across Victoria.

Get your dancing shoes on and finish off DOTR 2016 with a bang!
Growlands hail from the Macedon Ranges and are thrilled to be playing a day on the red for the 3rd year in a row. In fact their first ever gig as a band was playing ADOTR in 2014.

We are a fusion of Blues, rock and Indi/funk and just love getting together to play some mighty good tunes. Be warned… we are loud & irreverent, thank you.

Buck Edwards is the front man to Melbourne’s Americana outfit ‘Paperjane’. His style walks the line between blues, gospel and dirty country. At his heart Buck is a singer songwriter dedicated to capturing the human condition. Delivering songs that make you feel something and cannot be ignored. Backed by the Local Heroes, be captivated with the simple and the beautiful.

Mick Thomas has some secret magic to his writing… he surely can write great songs that make you say “Why didn’t I think of that?” but of course we never do. He writes about mates, ratbags, races, places, weddings, parties, funny stuff – anything – but they are really good stories and great songs. Mick is truly a legend around the best of fair-dinkum roots venues and festivals around the country. He can roll up to any crappy stage and make it the centre of the universe to any audience.

Nick is an Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist who formed a melbourne based rock, power pop band 'Nick Barker & the Reptiles' in 1988. The bands cover of "Make Me Smile (come up and see me)" reached the top 30 of the ARIA charts in 1989. They provided two top 40 albums on the related ARIA albums chart. He formed 'Barker' in 1993, their single "Time Bomb" was voted no. 20 on Triple J's Hottest 100 for 1994. He then went solo from 1995. We are proud and honoured to welcome him to DOTR.

Buck is the local front man of Americana outfit 'Paper Jane'. Buck will play originals from the band's debut album "First Morning Song" with some new material thrown in. Somewhere between blues, country and gospel, his lyrics and melodies are difficult to ignore.

A singer-songwriter who captivates with her smooth tone and insightful lyrics. A fixture on the local music scene, top up, sit back and enjoy this wonderful talent.

Tommy Tipple & the Tritones have bounced from boozy bar to lazy lounge performing an infectious blend of jazz and blues. These scruffy yet affectionate lounge lizards will get you sippin and swingin!

Best mates who have been performing and singing together for many years. Now confirmed as DOTR veteran performers, their music is a mix of indie and pop styles.

An energetic mix of popular covers and originals, this band will have you moving like you just don't care.

A celebration of instrumental guitar, Jimmy is a rare talent. His musical choices show a maturity and understanding far beyond his years. Joined by some special guests, enjoy this amazing young man.

Molly and Abby Sloss are local sisters who are performing acoustic covers. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

This band has been around for a while and plays popular covers and originals. Lead vocalist Fergus knows how to move a crowd with his energetic style and together with Justine on keyboards and sax, Harry on drums and John on Bass, get ready for some serious fun.

Brother Johnstone are tight, raw and original and have garnered a following with city and country audiences who like their music to be entertaining and challenging. Musically sophisticated with thoughtful and real life lyrics, Brother Johnstone combine experienced musical talent with fresh accessible riffs. Recorded almost entirely live and mixed by Chris Thompson and Lloyd Barrat, Brother Johnstone mix it up, keep it interesting and move you from the misty mountain to the busy streets and back.

Einstein are a small invention of the great Albert himself. They like playing instruments and calling it music. Performing together for just over a year, the band have maintained strong relationships with their parents and plan to share their music in the EP form over the coming months. Stay funky.

Craig Trickey joined by Christina, Chris, Isaac and Tim.

Skarabrea are from the Macedon Ranges and include Georgia Martin (voice), Tom Martin (guitar) and Frances Thiele (harp). Inspired by 1970's folk icons like Bert Jansch, Steeleye Span and Pentangle, Skarabrae have created their own unique interpretation and arrangements of folk music from the British Isles as well as originals

At just 22 years old Emily Meaker is captivating audiences wherever she plays. With a unique voice and guitar in hand, her music is taken from influences such as John Legend, Ray Charles and Florence and the Machine to name a few.

Hemispheres, neighbours and even common sense could not stop the downstairs cultivation of cheese pop. Melting in your ears and straight to your thighs, the Front Tales drop a dollop of delightful dairy dreams. Indulge in the Dutch Goddess of Gouda, supplemented by the Sunbury Swisse and congealed with Canadian Camambert. Say Halloumi to Tasty Tim and the sometimes off, Blue Maloney. Best enjoyed with a matured box of fruity lexia, The Fronties are ready to crack on.

This young man is on his way. A local singer-songwriter with intelligence and attention to detail, his smooth vocal style reminiscent of the vocals from 'City and Colour', here is one to watch.