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The Charcoal Club are a diverse
group of talented musicians. Here is some info on the band
members.
Richard Frankland (lead
vocals/acoustic guitar)
Richard wrote
his first song when he was 13 years old.
Since then he has written and recorded
over 100 original songs about Aboriginal
culture, deaths in custody, stolen generation, voice, land rights,
falling in love, culture, family and life. The song Malcolm
Smith has been covered by many koorie  bands
including The Tiddas.
Andy Baylor (vocals/acoustic
guitar/violin)
Andy has been playing music with Richard since 2000. A number
of Andy's songs appear on Richard's award winning short film
HARRY'S WAR. You can find out more about Andy and his music at - www.baylormusic.com
Monica Weightman
(vocals/acoustic guitar)
Monica is a talented singer/songwriter who hails from
Townsville. In 2003 she recorded the lively LIVING IT UP with Paul
Hester which is a crowd favourite and featured on the koorie short
film MAKIN CHOICES. You can check out songs from her latest CD
titled LOST GENERATION at - www.soundvault.com.au
Aurora Kurth (vocals)
Aurora has been singing with the band since 2004. She is an
established singer, teacher, facilitator, director and award
winning theatre maker and actor. She commenced her formal vocal
training at age 12 and has since performed extensively as a singer
and actor throughout Australia and New Zealand. In 2005 she played
the role of Amber in Richard Frankland's stage adaption of
Walkabout. In 1999 she won the Melbourne Fringe Best Theatre Award
for her self devised show Finding The River. She currently sings
with the The Charcoal Club and electronic act Spoonbill. Aurora
runs a company called Sing Big which offers singing and acting
services for business, education and fun in Australia and New
Zealand www.singbig.com.au
Rosanne Hunt (cello)
Rosanne is one of the best celloists going around. Her vibrant
cello playing brings another dimension to the band.
Andrew O'Grady (double
bass)
The man with the big double bass and nimble fingers Andrew has
been playing with the band since 2003.
Harry Lye (drums)
With his range of suits and leather shoes Harry is the style
master of the band. His jokes have astounded audiences around the
country.
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