SAOIRSE

Akin to the modern soul legends Yebba and Jazzmeia Horn, SAOIRSE borrows the jazz blue-print to impart emotionally captivating performances. Using poems as a lyrical springboard, SAOIRSE pushes her vocal boundaries in a constantly evolving bed of sound. 

Saoirse Doyle is a singer/songwriter living on the Mornington Peninsula. Being born and raised in Ireland before immigrating to Australia in 2011 has allowed her to draw from her Celtic and folk influences to give her a distinctive sound. ‘Saoirse’ means ‘Freedom’ in Gaelic, which is encapsulated in playful, yet introspective writing and vocal spontaneity.

Joined by her band, (Hannes Lackmann: Drums, Robbie Finch: Bass, Paul Kaskaminidis: Guitar) and supported by a set from the great Ernest Aines. Audiences will catch a rare and intimate glimpse into a more meaningful musical experience, brought on through shared vulnerability and intricately woven vocals filling the weather-beaten walls of The Wesley Anne one Sunday afternoon.

ERNEST AINES

Ernest Aines is an award winning alt folk Australian singer songwriter. A mesmerising and entertaining solo artist, bringing finger pickin goodness and a velvety vocal depth to Melbourne on his Cole Clark guitar.