Fiona O'Shea & The Auburns

iFIONA O'SHEA & THE PASSENGERS are from the Sunshine Coast of Queensland, Australia playing an upbeat fusion of indie rock, country and blues. Fiona and Mark O'Shea (The Passenger) are the genuine article, both individual and unconventional delivering a gritty feel good vibe topped with lashings of gutsy lead guitar riffs. Fronted by songwriter, Fiona O'Shea on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, and husband Mark O'Shea on lead/slide guitar and backing vocals.

“Literally living, working and playing together has come with its ups and downs, Fiona says. The creative process hasn't always been smooth sailing. Things like ego and personal perspective have often created friction. But over the years we have become better at it, learning to turn that negative into a positive, creating a sound that is grittier and edgier. I am passionate about developing as a songwriter and together as musicians. This is our story. Written, played and sung by us. It's who we are.”

In 2010 Fiona released debut EP, Rose. Recorded and produced at Pacific International Music, Hervey Bay. With a blend of country, folk and blues, single Restless A Little Reckless received generous airplay gaining a position in the Top 10 AIRIT Charts and Fiona was a finalist in the MUSICOZ Australian Independent Awards as well as going through to the second round of judging for the APRA Professional Development Awards.

Fiona said, “I've had a wide range of musical influences growing up. I remember we would always have music playing on the stereo ranging from Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, Supertramp to Doctor Hook. As a teenager, Cold Chisel was a favourite band of mine, with Jimmy Barnes being the first concert I ever attended.” Mark adds, “Growing up in Mundubbera, Queensland I listened to Johnny Cash and Kenny Rogers. In the 80's I'd go and see a lot of punk bands playing at the local pubs in Brisbane. My first concert was Midnight Oil and the most recent was Queens of the Stone Age. So together, Fiona and I have a diverse melting pot of influences to draw from.

Writing songs and performing for no other reason than the need to make music, Fiona O'Shea & The Passengers continue to increase their fan base by playing at festivals (2018 Mitchell Creek Rock and Blues Festival), venues, private events and have been support act for Dirty Rascal (Melbourne) Jerry Speiser – Men At Work, Adam Brand & The Outlaws, and the programmed Showcase at Turn Up (Sunshine Coast Music Industry's Conference).

PRESS
“Fiona O’Shea was absolutely outstanding and got right into the spirit of Cycle Queensland. The Band managed to capture the mood of the riders and got the entertainment marquee up and dancing.”
Bicycle Queensland

"...O'Shea's heartfelt tone results in a simple, unadorned beauty that is accessible and appreciable the moment she begins to sing. Her voice is gorgeous and direct at the same time.”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
2019 Coming soon new music release Pacific International Music
2019 Programmed artist @ Woop Woop Festival, Queensland
2018 Programmed artist @ Mitchell Creek Rock and Blues Festival
2017 Special guest opening for Dirty Rascal (Melbourne) Jerry Speiser – Men At Work
2016 Special guest opening for Adam Brand and the Outlaws
2015 Showcase @ Turn Up - Sunshine Coast Music Industry’s Conference
2014 Publishing contract with James Donaldson Publishing Groups’ (USA)
2013 Global re-release of EP “Rose”.
2013 Single release On Top Of The World charts on 106.7FM Top 100 Hits
2013 APRA Professional Development Awards, second round of judging
2013 Finalist in the MUSICOZ Australian Independent Awards
2012 Programmed artist at Caboolture Urban CM Festival
2011 Second single “Rose” charts on Mildura's Hot 100 Hits
2011 Performed at Songwriter's Showcase Gympie Music Festival
2011 Charted on Mildura's Top 100 HotFM
2011 Single Restless A Little Reckless on the Top 10 AMRAP Airit Charts
2010 Recorded 5 track debut EP “Rose” with Pacific International Music
2010 Programmed artist at Gympie Music Festival

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MOST POPULAR COVERS
Hand In My Pocket – Alanis Morissette
Gasoline and Matches – Buddy Miller
Dancing In the Dark – Bruce Springsteen
Girls Just Want To Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper
Johnny B. Goode – Chuck Berry
Jolene – Dolly Parton
Hound Dog – Elvis Presley
Water in the Fuel – Fred Eaglesmith
Landslide – Fleetwood Mac
Rhiannon – Fleetwood Mac
The Chain – Fleetwood Mac
Stop Dragging My Heart Around – Fleetwood Mac
What's Up - 4 Non Blondes
Me and Bobby McGee – Janis Joplin
Piece of My Heart – Janis Joplin
Good Times – Jimmy Barnes/INXS
Hey Joe – performed by Jimi Hendrix
Big Yellow Taxi – Joni Mitchell
Imagine – John Lennon/Paul McCartney
Jackson – Johnny & June Cash
Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash
Son of A Preacher Man – Joss Stone
Adam and Eve – Kasey Chambers/Shane Nicholson
The Captain – Kasey Chambers
Barricades and Brickwalls – Kasey Chambers
Not Pretty Enough – Kasey Chambers
Pony – Kasey Chambers
Rattlin' Bones – Kasey Chambers/Shane Nicholson
Blackhorse and the Cherry Tree – KT Tunstall
You're No Good – Linda Ronstadt
When Will I Be Loved – Linda Ronstadt
Change The Locks – Lucinda Wiliams
Happy Woman Blues – Lucinda Williams
Passionate Kisses – Lucinda Williams
Cool Change – Little River Band
Bring Me Some Water – Melissa Etheridge
Like The Way I Do – Melissa Etheridge
Hell On Heels – Miranda Lambert/Pistol Annies
Little Red Wagon – Miranda Lambert
Don't Let Me Die In Florida – Patty Griffin
Darling It Hurts – Paul Kelly
To Her Door – Paul Kelly
Let It Be – Paul McCartney
Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd
Crazy Little Thing Called Loved – Queen
Fat Bottomed Girls – Queen
Hit The Road Jack – Ray Charles
Honky Tonky Women - Rolling Stones
If It Makes You Happy – Sheryl Crow
Strong Enough – Sheryl Crow
Nothing Compares To You – Sinead O'Connor
Summertime Blues – Stray Cats
Mustang Sally – The Commitments
Hotel California – The Eagles
I'm In London Still – The Waifs
Lighthouse – The Waifs
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Tush – ZZ Top

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