Liv Guthrie

Who is the greatest influence of your music?

Olivia Newton John as a child because she had an amazing voice and is a great entertainer, and in sort of more modern day era. I would have to say the dixie chicks cause of their attitude and the way that they express themselves and are versatile and can play so many different instruments!!!

How many hours per week would you spend practising?

 Roughly 7 to 10

Why did you choose the genre you have?

I am mainly country, I guess because I spent part of my life in Tamworth and its in the blood (on my dads side) but I don't really stick to it. Alot of my recent songwriting has been more upbeat pop/rock style.

How many years have you been singing for?

Since I was about 5

Where are some of the venues you have performed at?

The Good Companion Hotel, Tamworth; Commercial Hotel, Morpeth; All Sports Club, Adamstown/Broadmeadow; Tea Gardens Hotel, Tea Gardens; Banora Club, Gold Coast; Charmhaven Hotel, Charmhaven; General Roberts Hotel, New Lambton; Edgeworth Tavern, and heaps more I don't remember all their names though!!

What music instruments can you play?

I have completed all classical grades in Piano as my mum was a teacher, singing, flute, trumpet and guitar.

Do you have a career highlight? What is it?

It would be a tie between making it to the Grand Finals of a big quest on the Gold Coast and my 10 days in Tamworth at the festival a few years ago where I busked in Peel Street and played 3 sets at the Coca-Cola Concerts!

Have you ever had anyone perform a nude run while your performing?

haha no haha

Would you ever consider adding more members and performing a band?

 I wouldn't mind being in a band and doing more upbeat type of stuff.

What are some key features to a good singer?

Having a good teacher, stagecraft, using your voice properly, only singing what is in your range and what your comfortable with and just being yourself!!!

Can you play the triangle?

 haha ill give it a go yeah ahha

Best Advice given?

 To sing because I love it, not for the money!

Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?

I am not sure, probably Queensland (Brisbane area) doing some gigs up there or lots of quests!

What is the greatest thrill about singing?

When people sing along or get up and dance - at least you know your making their night worth while.

If you could give any advice to an up and comer? what would it be? and why?

Don't get a big head! Stay grounded and always do what your comfortable doing!

Is it true that Soloists get all the sexy ladies/men?

Not sure?????? Well I havent yet - so if it is true WHERE ARE THEY ALL?????? hahaa