The Gin Club is an Australian folk rock band formed in Brisbane, Queensland in 2004. The band formed when the various members met while frequenting an open mic night at Brisbane pub O'Malley's.[1][2] The Gin Club have won three Q Song awards[3] and have toured in Canada[4] and the United States.[5]
The Gin Club | |
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| Origin | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Genres | Folk rock |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Plus One Records |
| Members | Ben Salter Adrian Stoyles Scott Regan Brad Pickersgill Conor Macdonald Bridget Lewis Ola Karlsson Dan Mansfield Angus Agars |
| Past members | Ben Tuite Dale Peachy Jacob Harris Matt Schneider |
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Title | Details |
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| The Gin Club |
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| Fear of the Sea |
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| Junk |
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| Deathwish |
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| Live |
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| Southern Lights |
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Extended plays
edit| Title | Details |
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| Gabriel |
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Awards
editQueensland Music Awards
editThe Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006.[6]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result (wins only) |
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| 2006[7] | "Honey Don't" | Blues and Roots Song of the Year | Won |
| 2008[8] | "Ten Paces Away" (written by Ben Salter) | Song of the Year | Won |
| Rock Song of the Year | Won |
References
edit- ^ The Sydney Morning Herald The Gin Club
- ^ The Courier-Mail Gin Club epic breaks the rules and delivers a marvel
- ^ The Courier-Mail For The Gin Club, diversity pays dividends
- ^ Rockus Online Magazine Ben Salter (Giants Of Science / The Gin Club)
- ^ http://indy.liberationmedia.com/news/2008/apr/24/australias-gin-club-bring-their-eclectic-sound-sta/ [dead link]
- ^ "About the Queensland Music Awards". Queensland Music Awards. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ "Past Winners 2006". Queensland Music Awards. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
- ^ "Past Winners 2008". Queensland Music Awards. Retrieved 25 March 2021.