David Carr's Fabulous Contraption

At times moody and introspective, at others unveiling a heaviness not usually encountered in acoustic music, the Fabulous Contraption explore the forces of good and bad in the world of folk music.

Formed by David Carr in October 2009 the Fabulous Contraption combine folk music from across Europe with bluegrass and metal to create a unique sound. You’ll hear intricate guitar work, marry-your-sister banjo, soaring violin melodies, and a sensitive but hard-grooving rhythm section. Like drifting calmly down a river only to find yourself in the midst of a crocodile infestation, the music moves between extremes: from trancelike calm to dancing-on-the-tables lunacy to metal intensity.
www.myspace.com/dcarrmusic

David's Other Bands

Lolo Lovina
An intoxicating brew of gypsy mayhem
www.lololovina.com

Tapestries of Sound
Indian classical meets Celtic folk and several shades between
www.myspace.com/tapestriesofsound

Wills and Ways
Melodies that will stay in your head, considered lyrics, acoustic interplay
www.myspace.com/willsandways

Dave Bova/Dave Carr Guitar Duo
Original progressive music embracing Latin, Flamenco, Celtic, and World Music Fusion
www.davebova.com

2009 Highlights:
• Launch of David's new band, Fabulous Contraption
• Brian Eno’s Luminous Festival; The Sydney Opera House with Lolo Lovina
• Spiegeltent; Brisbane Festival with Lolo Lovina
• Radio airplay on Triple J, Radio National and ABC 702
• Launch of Lolo Lovina's new CD ‘Baro Love’
• Lolo Lovina Nominated for an ABC Limelight Magazine Award

Other Performances Highlights include playing alongside Monsieur Camembert and Lulu Reinhardt, The Basement, The Factory, The Vanguard, Café Carnivale, Bellingen Global Carnival, and The National Multicultural Festival and Macquarie University's Conception Day.