“A great talent that needs to be heard!” Tommy Emmanuel
After Australian siblings Emma and Thomas Hamilton toured the world not only opening for guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel, but doing their own sold out concerts promoting Emma’s debut French inspired album “La Musique” (“A total triumph on so many levels” Van Dyke Parks), it quickly became clear that this formidable pair should team up to become one: The Hamiltons. Emma’s raspy enveloping voice transports you to another era while her vocals dance and play with their undeniably catchy, fresh songs, right through to French classics (they are half French!) which she sings with luscious authenticity and passion. Brother Thomas’ musical sophistication translates into quirky and rich production and his musicianship on a number of musical instruments, namely piano, is where he captivates audiences, as “ his fingers simply dance across them with dazzling emotional feel and stylistic depth” (Adelaide Now). Their original music is laced with retro undertones, world music and pop as they draw their inspiration from anything from jazz to The Carpenters. Observing The Hamiltons live is a delight as their instinctive sibling communication demonstrates their intrinsic musical connection. Their honeyed vocal tones blend on harmonies that’ll leave you guessing which is which while they both compete for electrifying solos on the piano.