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STEVE SMILLIE: Guitar Vocals
SIMONE HARTMAN: Vocals
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THE REVIEW |
 OPEN FIRE : Bateau Bay Hotel, 29.10.05:
Comes a time... Finally I had the golden opportunity to catch the elusive Open Fire duo of Steve Smillie and Marty Cobcroft at a live and local gig.
Playing to a full house plus more at the Bateau Bay Hotel on Saturday night there was not a visible still bod in the vicinity of sound.
Although the usual standard pub covers are in the set lists there are also a few well known but not quite number ones thrown in for a very welcome variety.
A great version of Robben Fords' "Talk to Your Daughter" was not only a great sample of the combined talents of these two great guitarists but also an inkling into the vocal talents of Marty Cobcroft (where HAVE we heard that name before?)
After a huge and extremely eventful day, I (sadly) left after the second set and the crowd was set to be even more entertained by the oncoming cresendo of the third set.
Steve and Marty gel well as a duo. They are entertaining and both extremely talented and professional.
I don't believe there is an "Open Fire" CD available but both Steve and Marty have solo albums available for purchase from their gigs. |
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THE BIO |
 OPEN FIRE BIO:
Comes a time... The review above was with the duo of Steve Smillie and Marty Cobcroft.
Times do change as do the musical combinations that make time so much fun.
OPEN FIRE is now STEVE SMILLIE and the local singer songwriter, SIMONE HARTMAN.
STEVE SMILLIE;
Steve Smillie, is originally from the NSW south coast town of Kiama and has been a performing guitarist from the early 1970’s. Steve’s origins were in country music and as time has moved on he has found himself just as comfortable in jazz, pop, rock, blues, and funk styles as well. Steve lists some of his favorite guitarists as Mark Knopfler, Robben Ford, Chet Atkins, Dave Gilmore and Gary Moore. Following is just some of his past experience and accomplishments;
LIVE;
1980’s, duo work both in NSW & QLD encompassing various styles including country, jazz, pop/rock, blues and funk 1985, moved to Sydney and worked with various duo’s and bands including touring NSW with well known Dire Straits show {Sultans of Swing}. Also toured NSW, VIC, and SA with country recording artist Cam Fletcher.
1989, Moved to Central Coast of NSW and began working in various original and cover band projects. Steve played blues, rock and jazz styles with acts including 9 piece show band Now for the Weather, and rock band Stawberry Blonde.
Present, Over the past 10 years Steve has worked very diligently on forming and presenting a professional live act called Open Fire, which is currently enjoying enthusiastic success at high profile venues.
Recently supported Renee Geyer and Daryl Braithwaite, and Ian Moss.
RECORDINGS:
1997 Instrumental CD “Steve Smillie Acoustic Guitar” comprised of re arranged popular songs plus some original material.
2000, “Speechless”, Instrumental CD of 12 original tracks.
2007, “After Glow” Instrumental CD of 10 original tracks, some of which are getting regular air play on the ABC central coast radio station.
AWARDS;
1978/79 Best Instrumentalist Under 16yrs Tamworth Country Music Festival.
1991 - National Top 10 Finalist, Rebel Yell Guitar Challenge.
Contact Details;
Please contact Steve, by email; or phone on 43968843 or 0410039556
SIMONE HARTMAN;
Simone’s powerful, versatile and soulful voice has evolved from twenty years of hard work and dedication to music.
From the tender age of seven, Simone began playing guitar and singing, influenced by her musician father and uncle. It became apparent that she had an unusual gift.
At sixteen, she became resident lead-singer in the “Mingara Showband,” supporting such international acts as “ The Deltones”, “The Shadows”, and “ Martin Lass”.
She was also involved in recording and performing with “ The McCormack Brothers Band” during this time.
Simone majored in music during her H.S.C., has had extensive training in classical and contemporary voice production and currently tutors private students.
Her first solo recording, “Silent Night”, in conjunction with the 2GO/2WS Christmas Album, received regular radio airplay.
Simone has performed on national television, with successes on “Star Search” and “New Faces”.
She has worked in many well-known duos including “Communique”, “The Hartman Duo” and more recently, “Open Fire”.
She was lead-vocalist in seven piece covers band “Strawb’ry Blonde”, and in 2001, formed her own band, “Crimson Charm” that recorded original material written by Simone.
Additionally, special guest appearances with “Phil Emmanuel” and “The Nevilles”.
For the past two years, Simone has traveled extensively with “Paul Wayne” in the “Kenny Rogers Experience” show, playing all the major clubs in Sydney and N.S.W.
An enigmatic performer, strong and polished, she is currently recording an album of original material, due for release later this year.
Offering a diverse repertoire to please all ages and tastes, Simone is just as much at home playing ambient, acoustic guitar material as she is rocking the night away with funk, dance, jazz, country, rock, blues or R&B.
Whatever the mood or occasion, Simone will deliver her special magic. |
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