Jamhouse Creative

Garry Smith lives and breathes music, with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. He is a composer, producer, arranger, writer, director, artist mentor and lecturer. Garry has worked on countless national and international campaigns, garnering scores of advertising awards. Focusing on the synergy between music and communication Garry is renowned for delivering creative and engaging soundtracks that truly represent and elevate brands.

Hailing from Canada, Gordon Parker originally landed to complete a degree in marketing, however after enjoying the Queensland sunshine, surf and never-ending golf he decided to stay. Gordon has been involved in creative campaigns and experiential events within the leisure lifestyle industry working for leaders in the world of golf and snowboarding. Through extensive travelling Gordon has been exposed to many global sounds and contributes creativity and enthusiasm to Jamhouse.

Ack Kinmonth’s musical arsenal runs the gamut of hip-hop, electro, pop, drum n bass, rock and indie. As bassist for neosoul band Raw Sugar Skills, he pumps out some of Brisbane’s best soul, funk and hip-hop. He has also co-written scores for short art films and, on more commercial level, composed the high energy music that warms up audiences to Warner Brothers Movie World’s Hollywood Stunt Driver Show.

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Sassy singer/songwriter Lauren Crick has absorbed influences from soulful folk, pop and rhythm ‘n blues to create a unique style that is both cutting edge contemporary and universally appealing. She accompanies herself on acoustic guitar but is equally at home fronting a band.

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Carl Roosmale-Cocq is blessed by a fresh, quirky and innovative style that defies easy description. An accomplished guitarist and bass guitarist, Carl names funk, rock, metal, folk and electronic music as some of his influences. Carl’s production style similarly reflects a wide range of musical genres, creating atmospheric, computer-driven waves of power and passion.

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As a child, Liana Cantarutti’s favourite pastime was recording sound effects and radio dramas on her mother’s tape machine. Little has changed in Liana’s adult life – save for the state-of-theart electronic gear she presently uses to pursue her media & advertising career. A Bachelor of Sound Design and Creative Industries, Liana’s work exemplifies meticulous attention to detail, whether in mixing, editing, foley or the creation of original effects.

With a Fine Arts degree in both Sound Design and Music Production from QUT, James Miller is well versed in fusion, country, electronic drone, ambient and other genres. When not in the recording studio, James plays guitar, keyboard and laptop in emerging Brisbane band Wipedoubt. The music is melodic, experimental and, above all, original. He is proficient at all levels of music making, be it performance, composition, arranging or production.

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Singer/songwriter Tom Eggert conveys a sense of warmth and communication to everything he does. A second year student at QUT, Tom demonstrates a mature approach to performance and writing that belies his youth. His vocals have a contemporary edge and his catchy melodic sense translates seamlessly to the requirements of jingles, movie themes et al.

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French producer-turned-artist Stephan Elmosnino cut his teeth playing in rock bands but when he discovered electronic music, his career was transformed. While his music fits electro-house clubs, Stephan prefers to paint with a broader palette – using live samples, big vocals, massive bottom end…music that manages to be both instinctual and superbly crafted.

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How to describe US-born Jen Mize? If James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Wonder and Tom Waits got together, you might hear music very much like Jen’s - soulful, bluesy vocals, alluring melodies and a dash of melancholy. A Southern girl, Jen is part Native American. Like the blood in her veins, her music is a melting pot of Americana, Soul and Jazz. Jen recently followed love to the Sunshine Coast and discovered fresh inspiration for her music. Jen conveys an innate understanding of the human condition through her insightful lyrics and honey-dipped melodies. Her songs, like her cornbread, are rich, warm, tasty, and filled with love.

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Multi-instrumentalist and a composer Gareth Hogan is a third year music production student at QUT. Quandary, the progressive rock group in which he plays keyboard, has recently released its debut CD, Ready To Fail. The album’s collection of varied, colourful songs, reveals influences from Chick Corea to MoonSafari. The album has been favourably reviewed in the music press though perhaps Gareth’s own description – "at once heavy, progressive, musically uplifting and dramatic" – is more succinct.

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