Stringmansassy Explained

Stringmansassy
Background:	group_or_band
Origin:	Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Years Active:	-
Label:	MRA
Past Members:	Kacey Patrick Aaron Hopper

Stringmansassy were an Australian jazz folk duo^[1] formed in Brisbane, Queensland in 1996 by guitarist Aaron Hopper and vocalist Kacey Patrick.^{[2] [3]} They performed a combination of jazz and folk,^[4] the group released three studio albums, Persuasion (2000), Beautiful Day (2003) and Dragonfly (2004). They disbanded in 2008.

Originally called Sassy and the Stringman^[5] they toured nationally^[6] and in Germany.^[7] Their music was played on radio networks^[8] including "Beautiful Day" which on high rotation by Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio.^[9]

Discography

Albums

• Persuasion (2000)^[10]
• Beautiful Day (2003) - MRA Entertainment Group^{[11] [12]}
• Dragonfly (2004) - MRA Entertainment Group^[13]
• The Live Experience: 2000/2008 (Double CD, 2008)

External links

• archived from the original on 28 August 2008. Accessed on 22 December 2017.

Notes and References

1. Courier-Mail, 8 February 2003 "Life, sex, and all that jazz" by Paddy Hintz
2. Daily Telegraph, 30 May 2008, "Duo says goodbye" by Troy Lennon
3. Townsville Bulletin, 24 March 2005, "Unusual sounds set to amaze"
4. Gold Coast Sun, 27 September 2007, "Duo weaves magic"
5. Daily Telegraph, 19 August 2003, "Fusion duo serves up a sassy mix" by Troy Lennon
6. The Gold Coast Bulletin, 4 November 2004, "Sassy sounds set duo apart"
7. Townsville Bulletin, 15 October 2004, "Exploring boundaries It's a match made in heaven -- Kacey Patrick's voice and Aaron Hopper's guitar. Together they are Stringmansassy." by Olivia Katter
8. The Gold Coast Bulletin, 18 February 2008, "Aussie music: strings attached"
9. Australian Associated Press General News, 7 June 2004, "Stringmansassy wowing Germany"
10. Southern News, 23 August 2001, "Back home after tours"
11. The Sydney Morning Herald, 15 August 2003, Beautiful Day review by John Shand
12. Courier Mail, 5 April 2003, Beautiful Day review
13. Melton/Moorabool Leader, 30 November 2004, Dragonfly review by Scott Abrahams