About Rosie

Sometimes it’s hard to fit people into boxes, and the Rosie Burgess Trio are no exception. Sliding from folk to blues to gypsy-roots and back, the trio cross more genres than state borders, giving off "more energy than an illegally sparked firecracker" [Drum Media, Sydney].

With the release of their third studio album, Leap, the trio, featuring Sam Lohs (Fruit) on stomp box drums, and Tim Bennett on bass guitar, bring Burgess's unique brand of urban-folk to center stage in a collection of catchy harmonies and humor. The strong connection between the band has often seen them mistaken for brother and sisters, and whilst they’re regrettably not, there is no mistaking the joy they share on stage both together and with the audience.

After an incredible couple of years of touring, the Rosie Burgess Trio have had the pleasure of sharing the bill with some of Australia’s finest artists, including Ash Grunwald, Mia Dyson, Bill Chambers, Deborah Conway and Blue King Brown, firmly securing a place for themselves as festival favorites across the country.

The trio’s momentous touring schedule has taken them countless times around Australia and twice to North America in the last year. Sharing their passion for the road and adventure, alongside their love of music, this band has already won themselves a veritable army of loyal fans across the globe.

Website: www.rosieburgess.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rosieburgesstrio
Myspace: www.myspace.com/rosiesmusic
YouTube: www.youtube.com/rosieburgessmusic

FESTIVALS PLAYED TO DATE
Port Fairy Folk Festival [VIC] 2011, Nannup Music Festival [WA] 2011 & 2008, Bruthen Blues Festival [VIC] 2011, 2009 & 2008, Folk Rhythm and Life [VIC] 2010 & 2008, Vegan Festival [SA] 2010, Caloundra Music Festival [QLD] 2010, Musikfest [USA] 2010, Viva La Vida Ampitheatre Festival [USA] 2010, Chillout Festival [VIC] 2010, Midsumma Festival [VIC] 2010 & 2009, Woodford Folk Festival [QLD] 2008/09, FEAST festival [SA] 2009, Legion Arts Festival [USA] 2009, Village Festival [QLD] 2009, Palm Creek Festival [QLD] 2009 & 2008, Cygnet Folk Festival [TAS] 2009, NAB Dream Festival [VIC] 2008, Wallaby Creek Folk Festival [QLD] 2008, Coastfest [NSW] 2008, Hobart Fringe Festival [TAS] 2008, Goulburn Blues Festival [VIC] 2008, and many more.

DISCOGRAPHY
Leap: Payne Street Records/MGM 2010; Raw – Live at the Wesley Anne: Released Payne Street Records/MGM 2009; Wait for the World: Payne Street Records / MGM 2008; Humble Pie: Payne Street Records/MGM 2007 Rosie Burgess Trio Press Quotes

PRESS REVIEWS
Triple J – Home n Hosed presenter Steph Hughes I'm a big Rosie Burgess fan, great ideas, and chops and stage presence.

Fasterlouder.com.au – Live at the East Brunswick Club review The support acts had been suitable and the crowd had had fun throughout, but neither had commanded the attention or professionalism that was soon to be seen in The Rosie Burgess Trio. It was immediately evident how thrilled the band was to be launching their new album to such an appreciative crowd. Once they got underway, it wasn’t long before people were up and dancing about, so much so that you basically looked out of place if you weren’t moving your body in some way. There appeared be a lot of loyal fans in the crowd, some that simply stared up with adoration, and others that knew the words to every song. Their sound has a great folk feel, a simple melody but still enough to make you smile, with catchy songs like their new Stackhat serving as a testament to Burgess’ excellent songwriting.

Album Review, Leap: The Dwarf, online The title of any album can often give some sort of insight into the music that will be contained within that release. With Rosie Burgess Band’s latest album Leap, this is no exception. The band has taken what would seem to be a larger jump in musical ability and excitement with their third album. Combining the genres of Australian Country and Pop Ballad, the Rosie Burgess Trio has come across a nice, humble sound that is bound to enthuse audiences from Australia and across the globe.

Palm Creek Folk Festival, QLD – Leanne, Director With perfectly matched harmonies, witty lyrics, catchy tunes, effervescent personalities and contagious energy levels, The Rosie Burgess Trio was this year’s favourite Palm Creek Folk Festival act…again!

Coastal News, NSW – Michelle Green Wow, this was something special. Right from the first song Rosie (with some great patter help from Sam) had the crowd smiling and attentive and by the middle of the set had them clapping along and literally bursting out of their dinner tables.

Coffeehouse Folk, KKFI90.1 FM – Jeanne Jasper Last month I had the pleasure of attending a Rosie Burgess Band house concert and was thoroughly delighted with the quality and beauty of their music. I am very much looking forward to seeing them back in the States. I intend to be front row next time!

Album Review - 4 stars - Sunday Telegraph, Sydney — Shandelle Battersby I’m a sucker for beautiful strings and this Melbourne singer-songwriter’s second album is full of gorgeous violin, cello and mandolin sounds that sit well alongside harmonica, melodica, piano and trumpet. Burgess’ sweet, quirky vocals are instantly appealing...her songs sound fresh and original.

Album Review, Wait for the World - The Dwarf, online [It] is refreshing to hear an acoustic artist with something new to offer. The musicianship captured throughout this album astonishes, with well crafted violin, cello, mandolin, harmonicas and piano lines throughout this monster fifteen tracker, Burgess has nailed down a solid album.

Bruthen Blues Festival -Dave Ritter, Festival Committee, Bruthen Blues Festival Never had Le Café burst it's banks, but during Rosie's performance, people tumbled out onto the nature strip, between tables and crowded into the performance space, all obviously in a state of rapturous amazement. When you have heard Rosie perform, you're sure to be tongue-tied trying to tell people how good she is (just tell them "go see her, you'll be hooked").

Drum Media, Sydney – Donne Restom …Burgess gave off more energy than an illegally sparked firecracker. Her band was awesome, the violin was go-faster red, and the polka she finished on was enough to make the artists preceding her eat humble pie.

Sauce Magazine, Tasmania – Clare Murray After a few listens I had to agree with the anonymous person from Woodstock Studios in Melbourne who declared Wait for the World to be a “charmer of a record”. From the campfire energy, complete with swinging harmonica, in Carried her Bones, to the rollicking warmth of the riff that lifts Rosie’s ‘deepest secret’ in Back to the Center, all songs have that gypsy quality of joy laid bare, with just enough darkness for the long roads ahead.