June Artist of the Month: Garth Prentice
Garth Prentice, Highland FM’s 100% Home-Grown Artist of the Month, offers a fresh perspective on the musical landscape. From the mysterious tales painted in ‘HTFU’ to the immersive storytelling of ‘One Stop Conversation Shop’ and the sun kissed funky nostalgia of ‘Australia in the Summertime,’ Prentice’s music presents a kaleidoscope of emotions and experiences.
Garth Prentice, a dynamic singer-songwriter, vocalist and guitarist from Goulburn, NSW, infuses his music with a distinct country vibe, influenced by his upbringing in Tamworth. His years in Newcastle have further shaped his unique blend of Americana and blues styles. For over a decade, Garth has rocked audiences with his performances in pub bands and solo sets, seamlessly combining pop, blues, rock, country and funk.
His debut album, “Welcome to G-Town,” is now streaming on all platforms and he continues to drop fresh tracks throughout 2024. Beyond the studio, Garth shares his passion as a music educator, shaping aspiring musicians through guitar tuition and mentorship programs. Holding the reins as Head of Contemporary Music at the Hume Conservatorium, he’s been the driving force behind nurturing and unleashing the youth talent in the vibrant Goulburn scene.
Garth has shown his versatility through collaborations on albums with “The Mike Baker Organ Trio” and “Charlotte Lock.” Named the 2024 Artist in Residence for Southern Tablelands Arts and The Crisp Galleries, his creativity knows no bounds. Explore Garth Prentice’s music and latest works to gain an exclusive insight into what distinguishes him from his contemporaries.
RECORDED: OLD BINDA ROAD STUDIOS
Producer: Stephen Lindsay, Old Binda Road Studios
Straight to the Pool Room EP
Straight to the Pool Room’ is a masterful documentation of the “Covers band” aesthetic. Born from a 3 ½ year residency at Goulburn’s ‘The Goulburn Club’, this recording project is a snippet of the best of the 2025 repertoire. A mixture of cheeky pop tones featuring the Backstreet Boys’ “I Want It That Way” and Thirsty Mercs “Tommy and Krista”. With bluesy sounds from decades past featuring Jim Croce’s “Working at the car wash blues”, and a bold cover of Billy Joel’s “New York State of Mind” with rewritten lyrics in honour of the heart of Goulburn’s original music scene, The Goulburn Club. Recorded in the ‘Old Binda Road Recording Studio,’ this EP showcases Garth’s unique and powerful voice and guitar work and displays a range of talent from some of the best musicians the southern tablelands has to offer. Featuring Keva Abotomey (Piano/Backing Vocal), Darryl “Gooch” Wilson (Bass Guitar), and Jasper Shields (Drum Kit), these musicians create a potent vibe breathing the lifeblood of the Goulburn Music Scene.
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