Steve Durie performs as the Gippsland Troubadour, a travelling singer, songwriter and guitarist whose music is shaped by a lifetime of adventure, movement and storytelling.. Touring throughout eastern Victoria and the NSW coast, Steve performs a rich mix of ballads, blues, country and original Gippsland songs. With strong vocals and expressive guitar work, his performances create a relaxed atmosphere while drawing audiences into the stories behind the music..
Music has been a lifelong companion. Steve studied at the ANU School of Music and performed in Canberra’s experimental rock band Oak, experiences that helped shape his distinctive musical style and ongoing exploration of sound.. Life has taken Steve far beyond the stage. Living and working across eastern Australia as well as Papua New Guinea, Taiwan and Hong Kong, he has carried his guitar with him wherever he has travelled. Along the way he and his wife Annie often performed together as a duo, sometimes gathering local musicians to form bands wherever their latest adventure had taken them.
Following Annie’s passing, Steve took to the road once again. Much of the year is now spent travelling the mountains, forests and coastline of eastern Victoria and New South Wales, playing in taverns, breweries and community venues along the way.
Between tours Steve returns to his home in South Gippsland, a small farm shared with family, horses, ponies, alpacas and the surrounding bushland. An experienced wildlife carer, he remains deeply connected to the landscapes and wildlife that inspire many of his songs.
As the Gippsland Troubadour, Steve’s performances invite audiences to travel with him — through songs drawn from the road, the land and the many lives encountered along the journey.
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