Round Mountain Girls raising ambitions
IT'S been nearly a decade since a group of 40-something, part-time musicians got together in a shed on Round Mountain in the Tweed to play "a buncha old songs for a bit a fun”.
Nearly 10 years and hundreds of shows on, the revered Round Mountain Girls (RMG) have played on some of Australia's biggest stages at top festivals, alongside some of the world's biggest names.
They've also released three original albums and, for good measure, a covers EP.
The group carry on their live reputation this Saturday when they play The Arts Centre Gold Coast, as they continue to try and raise funds to release album number four in the new year.
The group have created a crowd-funding page and while they've currently raised over $8600, they're aiming for $15,600 which will allow an album recording at Byron Bay studio, the Music Farm.
"It's going to cost about $30,000 to record the album and release it properly, so we're hoping to cover all the physical costs of pressing, recording, mixing and mastering,” band member Chris Booker said.
"If we don't reach the goal, we'll only be able to record a few singles,” Booker said.
"It's better for fans to have an album, but if we can't we'll revert to Plan B.”
For a band that got together with absolutely zero expectations, planning their fourth album while playing the Arts Centre, is a testament to their ability.
A big part of the Girls' reputation is generated through their live performance energy, but when you see them play live, and witness the joy they bring to an audience, it's very easy to understand why they're so highly regarded.
The band, which has received awards including four Tamworth Golden Fiddle Awards and a a Lifetime Achievement Award, is also offering a range of memorabilia and other incentives as part of their album fundraiser, including an opportunity to have RMG play at fans' homes.
Round Mountain Girls - Live in the Basement
WHEN: Saturday, doors open at 7pm.
TICKETS: $35, concession $30
