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Rhythms Magazine say Hat Foot and Cara ‘At the top of their game’ on new live album

Thanks to Samuel J Fell at Rhythms Magazine for reviewing ‘LIVE at The Couch Sessions’:

“LIVE at The Couch Sessions” her vocal is a high-point of the record, in places reminiscent of Susan Tedeschi in its delivery, but always very Robinson, whether soaring on the gospel-esque ‘Hold On’, or soft and warm / loud and proud on the blues-grooving ‘I Feel Good’.

Aside from the hill country injection, Fitz and Robinson cover Shirley Caeser’s ‘I Feel Good’, which really highlights the range of Robinson’s voice; and the Bonnie Raitt version of Steve Winwood’s ‘Can’t Find My Way Home’, which employs again subtle use of the flute and Fitz’s acoustic guitar mastery. And in the originals, the message that pulsates outward is one of positivity, of kindness, of the need to stand up in a world where values are waning and the idea of just being nice is in seemingly short supply.
(Samuel J Fell. Rhythms Mag 2025)
By |2025-09-30T09:26:00+00:00September 30th, 2025|Live at The Couch Sessions|0 Comments
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Aussie Folk Stars Hat Fitz and Cara release ‘LIVE At The Couch Sessions’

Rootsy Australian duo “pack more energy, emotion and sheer musical exuberance into one song than most manage in a whole career”

Bridging the gap between Bluegrass, Trad Folk and The Blues, Australia’s Hat Fitz and Cara have spent 15 years travelling and elevating the mood at festivals and venues all over the world. The husband and wife duo are delighted to announce the next chapter of their stellar career together with the release of their sixth album ‘At The Couch Sessions’.

Recorded in the cozy confines of their hinterland home in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, this new recording captures the warmth, raw energy, and unfiltered authenticity that has characterised this artist since they first got the bright idea to combine Hat Fitz’s hill country blues with Cara’s huge voice and Irish sense of humour.

Joined by the extraordinary Andrew ‘The Mouse’ Szumowski on organ, and captured by expert engineers of Paulie B and Steve from Yama Nui Studios, the album unfolds like a heartfelt conversation between friends.

The accompanying video content was filmed by Justin Brown of Brown Dog Productions, and brings the audience even closer to the intimate experience of master musicians creating in their living room.

At The Couch Sessions Live is available wherever good music is streamed, and on CD from their shop.

At The Couch Sessions Tour Dates

24 May Bundy Belle Cruise, Bundaberg, AUS https://bit.ly/BundyBelleCruise Doors 4:00 pm

25 May Majestic Theatre, Pomona, AUS https://bit.ly/MajesticTheatrePomona 2:30 pm

7 June Galway Folk Festival, Monroe’s Tavern, IRE https://bit.ly/Galwayfestival 11:00 pm

13 June Clonmel World Music, Cluain Meala, IRE https://bit.ly/ClonmelWorldMusic Doors 7:00 pm

15 June Doolin Folk Festival, Doolin, IRE https://bit.ly/Doolinfolkfestival Show time TBC

18 June Kenny’s Bar, Lahinch, IRE https://www.kennysbar.ie Show time TBC

21 June Black Box Belfast, N.IRE https://bit.ly/Theblackboxbelfast Doors 7:00 pm

29 June Night and Day Festival, Boyle, IRE https://nightandday.ie/tickets Doors TBC

4-5 July Gate to Southwell Folk Festival, Southwell, UK https://www.gtsf.uk/tickets Times TBC

6 July Stendhal Folk Festival Limavady N.IRE https://www.stendhalfestival.com Times TBC

26 July Winterfest, Biloela, AUS bit.ly/WinterFestBiloela Times TBC

31 July The Leichhardt Bowlo, NSW, AUS bit.ly/HFAC-Leichhardt-31July25 8:00 pm

1 August The Avoca Beach Theatre, Avoca, AUS bit.ly/HFAC-AvocaBeachTheatre-1Aug25 Doors 7:30 pm

2 August The Stag and Hunter Hotel, Mayfield, AUS bit.ly/HFAC-StagandHunter-2Aug25 

By |2025-05-09T10:32:48+00:00May 9th, 2025|News|0 Comments
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These Times Out Now

Hat Fitz and Cara Unveil Their Latest Single and Video for ‘These Times’ and Announce Live Shows

Convict Rhythm and Roots duo Hat Fitz and Cara are among Australia’s most talented and most loved roots music artists with a shared history stretching back years. Combining their backgrounds, this dynamic power force showcases Fitzy’s weathered vocals and soaring, blues-soaked guitar with Cara’s pounding drums and soulful voice to create a raw and vintage sound around the world – This husband-and-wife pair have an electric connection that is shared in their music and banter on stage.

Hat Fitz and Cara are thrilled to announce the release of their newest single and accompanying video – ‘These Times’. They’ll be playing a few choice shows around Australia this Autumn to acquaint audiences with their most recent sounds.

Capturing the essence of resilience and hope, ‘These Times’ reflects the duo’s special ability to blend blues, soul, and roots music into a seamless sonic experience. From its heartfelt lyrics to lyrical flute intro, the single showcases Hat Fitz and Cara’s extraordinary musical chemistry and unwavering passion for storytelling.

Available on all streaming services here!

By |2024-03-14T22:16:17+00:00March 14th, 2024|Video|0 Comments
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America’s Elmore Magazine reviews Hand It Over

Thanks to Elmore Magazine for a cracking review of ‘Hand It Over’. Read it in full here. They also enjoyed our show in New Orleans Folk Alliance, reviewing our show here:

“Old favorites Hat Fitz and Cara were deservedly front and center in a big room, to a packed house. With the richest voice since Barry White, Aussie Hat Fitz also wields a mean resonator, his hands a blur at times. An Aussie by choice and marriage, Cara’s soulful wail could be straight out of Memphis or Detroit rather than her native Dublin. During this set, Cara shifted from drums to washboard-with-cowbells to pennywhistle, and danced joyfully through the audience. Always entertaining, Hat Fitz and Cara bring humor and love to everything they do and succeed in sharing both with their audiences.”

 

By |2020-03-09T12:47:33+00:00March 9th, 2020|Hand It Over|0 Comments
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Australia Tour Update

 

March 2019:
01 Mar Nannup Festival, Nannup, WA
02 Mar Nannup Festival, Nannup, WA
03 Mar Nannup Festival, Nannup, WA
14 Mar Mojo’s Bar, Fremantle, WA 8pm
15 Mar Four5Nine, Perth, WA 8pm
16 Mar Nukara Festival, Geraldton, WA
30 Mar Cubadupa Festival, Wellington, NZ
31 Mar Cubadupa Festival, Wellington, NZ

April 2019:
13 Apr Coffs Ex Services Club, Coffs Harbour, NSW

 

By |2019-03-10T10:47:11+00:00February 1st, 2019|Live|0 Comments
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Australia Tour 2019

Fitzy and Cara are thrilled to announce the imminent release of their much-anticipated 5th studio album ‘Hand It Over’, featuring lead track ‘Hold On’, and they’re headed out on an extensive Australian tour this Summer to get everyone’s blood flowing.

January 2019:
26 Jan Rye Australia Day, Rye, Victoria 6pm (Free)
31 Jan Heritage Hotel, Wollongong, NSW 7pm

February 2019:
01 Feb Milton Theatre, Milton, NSW 7.30pm
02 Feb Harmonie German Club, Canberra, ACT 8pm
08 Feb The J Theatre, Noosa, QLD 7.30pm
09 Feb Old Museum, Brisbane, QLD 7pm
10 Feb Mo’s Dessert Clubhouse, Gold Coast, QLD 3pm
14 Feb Stag and Hunter, Newcastle, NSW 8pm
15 Feb Leadbelly, Newtown, NSW 8pm
16 Feb The Metropole, Katoomba, NSW 6pm + Vanessa Caspersz
21 Feb Old Church on the Hill, Bendigo, VIC 7pm + Luke Watt
22 Feb Memo Music Hall, Melbourne, VIC 7.30pm
23 Feb Matinee NSC, Melbourne, VIC 2pm
24 Feb Way Out West, Newport, VIC 2pm

March 2019:
01 Mar Nannup Festival, Nannup, WA
02 Mar Nannup Festival, Nannup, WA
03 Mar Nannup Festival, Nannup, WA
14 Mar Mojo’s Bar, Fremantle, WA 8pm
15 Mar Four5Nine, Perth, WA 8pm
16n Mar Nukara Festival, Geraldton, WA
30 Mar Cubadupa Festival, Wellington, NZ
31 Mar Cubadupa Festival, Wellington, NZ

April 2019:
12 Apr Coffs Ex Services Club, Coffs Harbour, NSW
13 Apr Wauchope Arts Hall, Wauchope, NSW

By |2018-12-13T16:35:34+00:00December 13th, 2018|Hand It Over, Hold On, Live|0 Comments
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Inland Sea of Sound Festival

The much-anticipated Inland Sea of Sound festival is back bigger than ever with Bathurst’s iconic Wahluu-Mount Panorama set to play host to the two-day music and arts festival from 30th November – 1st December 2018. Hat Fitz and Cara will be playing on 1st December. Grab your tickets here.

Now in its eighth year, Inland Sea of Sound began with small concerts in private backyards and has evolved into an iconic celebration attracting thousands of music and art lovers. The festival brings together the best-established music acts from around the country with home-grown local talent spanning a wide range of genres including classic and alternate rock, folk, jazz, electronic and more.

By |2018-11-14T22:26:49+00:00November 14th, 2018|Live|0 Comments
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