22 year old Jack Carty has lead a charmed life. Growing up in the sleepy coastal town of Bellingen NSW, Australia he had the time, the space and the support to write as honestly and sing as loudly as he possibly could. This sheltered upbringing left an indelible mark on Jacks music that remains even today, 6 years after packing his life into a van and moving to Sydney’s big city lights at the ripe old age of 16.
When he arrived Jack submerged himself in the Sydney music scene and its culture, attending a performing arts high school, jamming and writing with anyone he could and playing venues large and small all over town.
“I came from a town that ran on its own time, if you told someone you’d be somewhere at 3pm you would rock up at 3:30. Suddenly I was thrown into this fast paced scene of incredibly talented people – I wanted to make the most of it, I didn’t want to be left behind”.
Jacks thoughtful, melodic and beautiful folk songs ensured he wasn’t. He has spent the last 3 years touring Australia, playing some of her best known venues along side some of her best-loved artists including Tim Freedman, Shane Nicholson, and Lovers Electric, as well as sharing the stage with renowned international troubadours including Joshua Radin and Brett Dennen.
In 2009 Jack signed with exclusive Sydney based indie label Gigpiglet Recordings (home to acts such as Pinky Beecroft of Machine Gun Fellatio fame) releasing his debut E.P titled Wine & Consequence on October 31st. The record spent the 2 weeks after release in the top 10 of the iTunes singer/songwriter chart and was met with glowing reviews around the country.
In typical country fashion, Jack is taking it all in his stride:
“At this stage I just want to play my songs for people and be able to pay my rent you know? Anything more than that is a massive bonus.”
So what are people saying?
“we have seen his music grow and mature to levels that usually span over several albums. Its really interesting to see where this kid goes, with his heartfelt indie tinged rock melting hearts left right and center. With a million and one guitarist singer songwriters out there, Jack keeps crowds interested through an entire set steaming with lovable personality and musical adventures. Often breaking into impromptu acoustic raps and singing to individuals in the crowd, it”s hard to leave and not feeling pertinent to the beautiful moment you just experienced” -The Neonhearts Blog
“He’s frighteningly young to have such a laid back and assured charm to him – He doesn’t seem to realize how easy he has made it look” – Drum Media.
“Carty reminds me of an Australian Damien Rice or Ray LaMontagne… All about beautiful, melodic folk tunes, buttressed by sweet and intimate vocals and poignant lyrics” – SXNews.com.au
"A powerful writer with a voice and presence well beyond his years" - musicfeeds.com.au
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gareth@gigpiglet.com.au
Ph: 0413 523 190
