Our Organising Team
Kate Barzdo
Singer / Songwriter / Multi-Instrumentalist
Kate Barzdo is a singer / songwriter and multi-instrumentalist playing Celtic harp, guitar and ukelele. Kate B’s original and traditional material spans blues, folk and the sacred. Kate has a background in community choirs, festivals, café gigs and several albums behind her. She played for 3 years with duo Sacred Earth, and in venues including Woodford Folk Festival.
Chris Bowen
Music Producer / Director
Chris Bowen has been CEO of Music Australia and Director of Music at Arts Queensland. As General Manager of Brisbane Powerhouse, the Judith Wright Arts Centre. and Director of Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre, he has produced multiple live music programs. Chris has booked music for Samford’s Christmas on Main Street and is producer and founder of Samford Live.
John Hogan
Guitarist / Educator
John Hogan started his professional musical career with a passion for guitar in Sydney rock bands. With an established reputation as guitarist and educator, John ran a Sydney studio, and a busy schedule of session work and live performing. In Brisbane John has performed at the Brisbane Jazz Club, Ipswich Jazz Festival and Parliament House.
Come & Play
Musicians, would you like to perform at Samford Live? We book artists who are proficient, entertaining, energetic, and currently active, with a following and audience appeal. We prefer acts to have some original material and like to feature local and emerging musicians. Artists are paid a fee.
Events Calendar
Check out our forthcoming live music events in Samford on our What’s On page. Folk, blues, world, roots, indie, jazz, popular, and choral – you’re in for a treat!
Our Supporters
Samford Live is proudly supported by Samford & Districts Progress & Protection Association and Moreton Bay Regional Council.
Acknowledgement
Samford Live acknowledges the traditional owners of the land and and we pay our respects to the Jinibura and Turrbal Peoples and their elders past, present and emerging.
