...women in docs, whose boundless energy, largely upbeat songs, vibrant harmonies, and good -humored stage presence are as bright and sunny as their homeland. Positive, confident, hopeful, and strong, the music doesn't completely ignore the darker moments of life but always suggests that there will be a brighter day - Dirty Linen.
[women in docs'] earthy vibe and strong voices deserve attention - Rolling Stone.
disarmingly charming - The Australian.
a uniquely Australian flavour - incredibly melodic - Inpress.
effervescent folk-pop... honest emotions and tunes you can hum, delivered with spirit and conviction - The Courier Mail.
'dynamic acoustic duo' a fine mix of exquisite harmony and subtle humour - Rave.
...[songs, by] stunningly talented duo (Chanel Lucas and Roz Pappalardo) are either masterpieces or damn close to it. So many of these tunes are a combo of things you simply do not hear everyday. - Folk Wax (Texas, USA).
...the post-Indigo girls folk-pop of women in docs, specialising in acoustic tunes for the Lilith Fair set... - Austin Chronicle (Texas, USA).
About women in docs
women in docs are a popular, and currently independent, folk-crossover-country alternative act based in Brisbane, Australia. They have been compared to the Indigo Girls and The Waifs (Australia).
With a reputation for stirring and humourous live performances and a vigorous touring schedule, women in docs have spent seven years building a fiercely loyal following throughout Australia, as well as touring internationally to win over audiences throughout North America, Europe, New Zealand and China.
women in docs have accrued an impressive array of career benchmarks. They've played major festivals throughout the world, including SXSW in Austin, Texas, Folk Alliance in San Diego and Canadian Music Week, Toronto.
They enjoy ongoing airplay throughout Australia, with extensive airplay on college radio in America and Canada, as well as airplay in Shanghai and Germany.
They have sold nearly 25,000 CDs independently.
Recent releases have spent time in the Top 10 of the Australian Independent Records Charts and Top 20 of the Americana Folk Charts.
And they regularly play to packed houses, touching the lives of people from a broad cross-section of ages and cultural backgrounds.
A highly coveted support slot to the Indigo Girls on their recent Australian tour has cemented women in docs' reputation as a world class presence on the folk scene of Australia and the US.
Ground breakers in what they do and they way the move the world with their refreshing acoustic style of music, women in docs, Roz Pappalardo and Chanel Lucas, are a breath of fresh air at any festival. They are loved by audiences of all ages and cultural backgrounds worldwide. Get caught up in their ever growing, homespun web of fans. Be prepared to love women in docs.
Australian Performance Credits include: Port Fairy Folk Festival Woodford Folk Festival Big Day Out The National Folk Festival Adelaide Fringe Festival Melbourne Festival
International festivals and performances: Shortlisted: best folk song, International Songwriting Competition, (Nashville), 2007 Bethlehem MusikFest, PA, 2007 New Bedford Summerfest, MA, 2007 California World Fest, California, Grass Valley, 2006 Vancouver Islands Folk Festival, Duncan, 2006 Forksville Folk Festival, Philadelphia, 2006 Canadian Music Week, Toronto, 2006 Folk Alliance Conference, Austin Texas, 2006 Semi finalists, International Songwriting Competition (ISC, 2004) Nominated, Just Plain Folks Songwriting Competition, Pop Section, CA, 2004 South By Southwest (SXSW), Austin, Texas, 2004 International Folk Alliance Conference, San Diego, 2004 International Spring Music Festival, Shanghai, China, 2004 NEMO Conference, Boston, 2002 23rd International Folk Festival, Moelln, Hamburg, Germany
Discography women in docs; independent/ mgm (ep, 1998) www.womenindocs.com; independent/mgm (ep, 2000) women in docs live and limited; independent (ep, 2001) crown st; um and ah/ mgm (single 2002) under a different sky; um and ah/ mgm (album 2002) (baria/IDN, 2006) times like these; independent/ mgm (ep, 2005) red wine & postcards (independent/mgm 2006 & baria 2007)