Last Tuesday Club Night

The Quarry Hillbillies, hailing from Bendigo, bring together seasoned musicians Chris Jacobs and Pete Fidler for a dynamic blend of bluegrass toe-tappers, country ballads, and sweet harmonies.

Chris Jacobs fell in love with bluegrass two decades ago and is celebrated as one of Australia’s finest bluegrass vocalists. Known for his soaring “high-lonesome” voice and solid rhythm guitar, he has fronted bands like Canberra’s Department of Bluegrass and Melbourne’s Hardrive. Chris plays a custom Gallacher guitar, crafted by Joe Gallacher in Albury, New South Wales.

Pete Fidler, who started guitar at age five, found his niche with lap-style resonator guitar (dobro) after years in various genres. A veteran of the 1980s St Kilda music revival and corporate bands, Pete now thrives in bluegrass, country, and Americana scenes. He’s a sought-after session musician and teacher, bringing his passion and expertise to The Quarry Hillbillies.

Rain Of Animals is the euphonious collaboration between Pepita Emmerichs (Oh Pep!) and Theodore Barnard (Wire & Wool) and their love of all things mandolin, fiddle, guitar, harmony vocals, bluegrass, oldtime, swing, tunes, and songs.
Their sound is both new and old, unique in its instrumental wizardry and musical integrity all at once.