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DIGGERS SHOWROOM

January 22 @ 5:00 pm

Just the Two of Us: Patsy & Dave

with Special Guest: Darren Coggan

After seventeen years of making music together Patsy Toop and David Baird have now rebranded as simply “Patsy and Dave” (formerly known as The Long and Short of It).

Patsy and Dave are award-winning, country music singer-songwriters, from Melbourne. They first met at a charity fundraiser when Patsy asked Dave if he would sing a duet with her. The rest is history …..Their sumptuous harmonies have been described as “honey-coated chocolate”. This hardworking duo are true masters of their craft and they have built a legion of fans over the past seventeen years. They are refined songwriters penning relatable lyrics and inspirational music. Their captivating and engaging live shows have earned the adoration of fans and critics alike. In 2013 they headed to Nashville to record some songs and met and formed a friendship with famed country Producer Kenny Royster, (renowned for producing triple platinum recordings for Luke Combs). Kenny was so impressed with their work and special vocal blend suggested co-writing and what followed was “Midnight Choir” their 2022 album which achieved #1 on ARIA charts for Australian Country Music Album.

In September 2024 Patsy and Dave released their new studio album The Willow which debuted at Number 1 on the ARIA Australian Country Music Chart and Number 1 on the national Australian Indendent Artist chart. The album features two duets including the title track The Willow, co-written and recorded with Australian music legend Russell Morris.

Russell shared “It was a pleasure to be invited to appear on “The Willow” album as I’ve been a fan of Patsy and Dave’s music for quite a while. Their song Cowboy Lonesome from the “Midnight Choir” album is still one of my all-time favourites. This new album shows their great scope of talent and creativity”.

WITH SPECIAL GUEST DARREN COGGAN

Darren Coggan is one of Australia’s most exciting and diverse artists, a masterful storyteller with a knack of weaving fascinating and perceptive tales through his songs.

With a swag of Golden Guitars, Independent Country Music Awards and the coveted Toyota Star Maker under his belt, Darren has carved an impressive career in the Australian country music industry. His touring productions celebrating the songbooks of Glen Campbell, John Denver, James Taylor and his critically acclaimed portrait of Cat Stevens have inspired audiences in the grandest theatres across the globe including sell out seasons at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and Liverpool Philharmonic. Darren is currently presenting the lifestyle TV program Sydney Weekender for network Seven.