Gavin Shoesmith

Gavin Shoesmith with The Groovesmiths live at Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia

Gavin Shoesmith is an Australian singer songwriter and virtuoso double bassist who rose to fame as bass guitarist in the John Butler Trio.[1][2]

He initially formed an organic dance music band called Katamaran, based in Darwin. Alongside Shoesmith on double bass, the band comprised Mark Hoffman on didgeridoo and Grant Smith on percussion. In its one year of existence, Katamaran sold around 5,000 CDs.

Shoesmith's current band is The Groovesmiths Nu Jazz Ensemble

References

  1. ↑ Spencer, Chris; Paul McHenry and Zbig Nowara (2007) [1989]. "Shoesmith, Gavin". The Who's Who of Australian Rock. Moonlight Publishing. ISBN 1-86503-891-1. Retrieved 8 February 2010. Note: [on-line] version was expanded from the 2002 edition.
  2. ↑ "Gavin Shoesmith". Discogs. Retrieved 8 February 2010.