By TANIA PHILLIPS
THE new-look Soundlounge at Currumbin is looking to a bright future and what better way to do that than with an artist who is also looking to be around for many years to come.
Fast-rising Brisbane teenager Thelma Plum will be the first performer on stage when the well-known and much-loved venue re-opens its doors this weekend.
The 18-year-old singer songwriter is currently on a short tour to promote her debut EP Rosie.
Feature songs “Around Here”, “Father Said” and now “Dollar” are making their way into the nation’s consciousness.
Bursting on the scene a year ago with the homemade demo of FATHER SAID, Thelma recorded her debut EP with Tony Buchen (John Butler/Washington) in late 2012.
To say Thelma has been embraced by music lovers is an understatement.
She has been Unearthed by Triple J, won a Deadly award for best emerging talent and with her exquisite acoustic set Thelma has opened national tours for Bob Evans and Emma Louise and been keenly sought after for festival slots at our own Bleach, St Kilda, Woodford Folk Festival and she jam-packed her tent at Bluesfest in April.
Currently performing as an acoustic duo with her mate Andrew Lowden the “Rosie” tour is a rare chance to experience the intimacy of the songs before Thelma brings the band on the road.
Thelma’s first headline national tour to celebrate the Rosie EP has been winding its way around Australia during in July, before finding its way to the Soundlounge.
Who: Thelma Plum
Where: Sound Lounge, Currumbin (Upstairs in the Currumbin RSL)
When: Friday, 2 August
