MEET THE BOYS

HAMISH DAVIDSON

Nicknames: Haggis, Hag-Dog
Instruments Played: Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar
Birthday: 7th April 1983
Starsign: Aries
Place of Birth: Yinnar

Hamish begun fiddle lessons at Yinnar Primary School when he was eight years old, but didn’t discover bluegrass until he was twelve. By the time he was thirteen he had won a few fiddle contests and put his prize money towards his first banjo. Hamish won the Australian Bluegrass Banjo Championship in 2009, graduated from the CMAA College of Country Music in 2002 and won Best Overall Musician in the 2003 National University Band Comp. He has appeared on national television and at many festivals with such artists as Adam Harvey, Beccy Cole, John Foreman, Sara Storer, Troy Cassar-Daley, John Williamson, Lee Kernaghan, Tommy Emmanuel, Kasey Chambers, Melinda Schneider, Anne Kirkpatrick, Jim Lauderdale, Steve Forde & Travis Sinclair. Hamish has also been the principal chiropractor at City Chiropractic Care in Bendigo since June 2008.

Favourite Foods...
Pud Thai, Bruschetta, Chicken Tika, Crispy Skin Pan-Fried Salmon and plenty of veges.
Favourite Drinks...
Expresso Martinis.
Mexican Coffee (Long Black with a shot of Kaluah and a scoop of ice cream).
Mohitos!!
Either Captain Morgan Spiced Gold Rum or Mount Gay Eclipse Rum with Dry Ginger and a dash of Lime.
Favourite Books...
"The Breakthrough Experience" by Dr John Demartini
"Quantum Healing; Exploring the Frontiers of Mind/Body Medicine" by Dr Deepak Chopra
"Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill
"An Open Heart" by The Dalai Lama
"You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise Hay
"The Path To Love" by Deepak Chopra
"Count Your Blessings" by Dr John Demartini
"Every Second Counts" by Lance Armstrong
Favourite Singers...
Alan Jackson, Russell Moore, Bradley Walker, Jasmine Rae, Norah Jones
Favourite Musicians...
Art Tatum, Stuart Duncan, Jim Mills, Johnny Hiland, Oscar Peterson, Richard Galliano, Bryan Sutton, Django Reinhardt
Favourite Albums...
Oscar Peterson - NIGHT TRAIN
Mark Chesnutt
- SAVIN' THE HONKY TONK
Tim O'Brien - FIDDLER'S GREEN
Vince Gill - WORKIN' ON A BIG CHILL

Hobbies...
Health & Fitness, Running, Hiking, Chiropractic, Reading, Philosophy, Graphic Design, Web Design, Blind Dates (lol)



Photos by Robin Sellick



Photos by Robin Sellick
LACHLAN DAVIDSON

Nicknames: Lachie D, Bloke
Instruments Played: Fiddle, Mandolin, Guitar
Birthday: 10th December 1984
Starsign: Sagittarius
Place of Birth: Yinnar

Lachlan begun performing at a very early age, starting the fiddle at just 6. Not long after that he fell in love with bluegrass, and started attending festivals with his family. When he was 12 he bought his first mandolin from busking money, when they were on a trip in the USA. He looked up to players like Kym Warner, who showed him the ropes. He started singing and playing guitar a little after that. The guitar he uses on the road is one he built for a year 11 school project. He attended the CMAA college in 2003. He has played fiddle for many bands and most recently, he spent 2003 touring Australia as Lee Kernaghan's fiddle player playing crowds up to 60,000 people. Lachlan's major influences are Dan Tyminski, Ricky Skaggs and Ronnie McCoury.

FAVOURITE THINGS:
Food:
Mexican Food
Drink: Bundy Rum
Movie: Dumb & Dumber
TV Show: King of the Hill
Footy Team: Essendon
Boots: Brown Justin Deerlite
Car: Ford F-250 Pickup
Artists: Lonesome River band, Ricky Skaggs, Keith Urban, Troy Cassar-Daley

Hobbies:
Making instruments, Camping, Fishing
Most Embarrassing Moment: Getting knocked over in Lee's show by the big ball