The mysterious hermit who lives in the hills, The Bard is the solitary activist and political poet, revealing himself through his ‘politically incorrect’ lyrics on some of his albums.  He challenges society, government and corporations, with the intention of stirring people up towards having conversations of real meaning, leading toward change, a shift in society. The Bard’s political activism through his songs is in an effort to retain the precious freedoms of speech, expression and beliefs.

 

The Bard has never been afraid to sing about controversial issues, especially those that contradict the opinions of the majority.  He is the ‘Disseminator of Dissent’, whose songs are the ‘red pills’ for the sleeping masses in this matrix that we call a ‘democratic society’.

 

The Bard has written and recorded many albums, not all of which are politically driven.  He is a musical journeyman honing his craft and, beginning with folk style haunting melodies in “Sands of Time”, he created the definitive cruising album in 2005.

 

Followed by “Speak the Truth” in 2007, this album is a compilation of challenging acoustic guitar instrumentals and catchy songs which were recorded live during The Bard’s performances in and around Ballarat before vanishing to the hills once again.  Listening to this album in the solitude of a dark room can inspire listeners to enter spheres of the unknown. 

 

Around the same time, “The Bard, Live in Ballarat” showcases the best of the Bard’s live, foot-stomping and very individual take on covers, transforming listeners in the pubs into spell-bound and excited punters every Saturday night. 

 

After two years of weekly performances, The Bard returned to the hills to concentrate on writing and recording his next album.  2008 saw the birth of “In a Golden dawn”, a journey through the Bard’s soul where listeners can relate with the various subjects written from the Bard’s life experiences and perspective.  Real life issues about family, loss, the environment, love, and the meaning of life are expressed through The Bard’s musical landscape.

 

Now in 2010, The Bard has released his latest album, ‘Songs of Dissent’. This album is a ‘politically incorrect’ and bold response to current legislation and government policies, both economic and environmental. This album serves as a wake-up call to society at large.  By listening to his albums and spreading the word, you will be contributing to and participating in a new wave of social consciousness. The Bard dares to speak the truth and expose the hidden agendas of secret societies, secret agencies, governments and corporations in his latest album, “Songs of Dissent”.  The Bard sings about controversial issues, especially those that contradict the opinions of the majority.

 

 

The Bard performing one of his innovative and dynamic guitar instrumentals at Melbourne’s esteemed Manchester Lane.

Currently, there is no other Australian artist, mainstream or alternative, who is a political singer/songwriter of real issues that affect us all on the everyday level.  The Bard’s political activism through his songs is in an effort to make sure that we continue to hold on to the freedoms we all enjoy.

 

The Bard is Australia’s modern and unique balladeer, the voice for the people.

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