For 2 decades Mark Laurent and Brenda Liddiard have been playing music together, part of that secret army of ‘indie’ musicians who fly just below the commercial radar, playing grass-roots, mostly un-plugged music throughout New Zealand, Australia and the UK. For them, songs, poetry and humour are ways to talk about life, the universe, and everything. They are also well-known in acoustic music circles as solo performers.
Mark’s background in blues/rock gives his performances a distinctive edge but he also writes insightful ‘slice of life’ songs, which can touch audiences deeply.
Brenda has been greatly influenced by English and American acoustic music, and found her niche as a songwriter during her passionate involvement with environmental and anti-nuclear activism in Australia, during the 70’s and 80’s. These days her songs look at everything from menopause and motherhood, to mental illness and memories.
