Mama Kin
DRUMMER
George Servanis joined Mama Kin (aka Danielle Caruana) as drummer in 2009. He was intensely involved, along with keyboardist Michael Caruana, with the recording and instrumentation for debut album "Beat and Holler" (2010); both also appeared in the video clip for the debut single "Tore My Heart Out".
Mama Kin's sophomore album "The Magician's Daughter" was released in 2013. Again George inputted heavily into the recording process which was under the command of talented producer Jan Skubiszewski (Way of The Eagle, Jackson Jackson, Owl Eyes, Cat Empire).
'Give Me A Reason', a song co-written by George with Mama Kin, featured on Australian National TV on Winners & Losers and won the 2013 Australian Independent Music Award in the 'Blues Roots' category.
George has performed with Mama Kin to international audience across Europe, USA, Canada, New Zealand, as well as nationally. Mama Kin has supported bands like The Cat Empire, Gurrumul, The Waifs, and John Butler Trio. Highlights include Red Rock USA and Port Fairy Folk Festival.
Mama Kin's sophomore album "The Magician's Daughter" was released in 2013. Again George inputted heavily into the recording process which was under the command of talented producer Jan Skubiszewski (Way of The Eagle, Jackson Jackson, Owl Eyes, Cat Empire).
'Give Me A Reason', a song co-written by George with Mama Kin, featured on Australian National TV on Winners & Losers and won the 2013 Australian Independent Music Award in the 'Blues Roots' category.
George has performed with Mama Kin to international audience across Europe, USA, Canada, New Zealand, as well as nationally. Mama Kin has supported bands like The Cat Empire, Gurrumul, The Waifs, and John Butler Trio. Highlights include Red Rock USA and Port Fairy Folk Festival.
"The band are tight as hell..."
TheMusic.com, BIGSOUND LIVE Reviews Part 1, Dan Condon, 12 September 2013. Full review here
"Guided by hypnotic drumming, there is a rhythmic, tidal pull to The Magician's Daughter..."
The Sydney Morning Herald, Arne Sjostedt, (4 Star Review) 18 April 2013. Full review here
"From the moment she, her brother Michael and George (a.k.a. George-ous the Gorgeous), walked onto the stage, they had the crowd eating out of the palm of their hands".
Kim West, Faster Louder, The Waifs support Tour - 24 Feb 2011 @ The Canberra Theatre
Live + Video Clips
Mama Kin - LIVE EPK 2011 feat. George Servanis on drums + Michael Caruana on keys
Mama Kin 'Tore My Heart Out' video clip (from 2009 album 'Beat and Holler') feat. George Servanis + keyboardist Michael Caruana
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Mama Kin - ABC TV's Art Nation studio performance (Oct 2009) feat. George Servanis on drums + Michael Caruana on keys
George Servanis on bongos with John Butler, Nicky Bomba, Byron Leiuters, & Mama Kin keyboardist Michael Caruana during Mama Kin's John Butler Trio support tour in 2011. 13/8/2011?
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Releases
Session Artist + Band Drummer
The Magician's Daughter (2013) album Produced by Jan Skzubiszieksi COWRITE: Give me a Reason (music co-written Danielle Caruana & George Servanis) Session Artist + Band Drummer
Beat and Holler (2010) album Produced by Tony Buchen TRACKS: ABC Victoria's Album of the Week (July 2009) |
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Tours + Performances
as drummer for Mama Kin
Details on upcoming MAMA KIN shows at www.mamakin.com
MAMA KIN >MAGICIAN'S DAUGHTER ALBUM LAUNCH TOUR 2013
Fri 4 October 2013 | CALOUNDRA MUSIC FESTIVAL | CALOUNDRA, QLD, AUSTRALIA
11/12 September 2013 | BIGSOUND LIVE | BRISBANE, QLD, AUSTRALIA
11 August 2013 | DARWIN FESTIVAL | DARWIN, NT, AUSTRALIA
Thurs 6 June 2013 | CARAVAN MUSIC CLUB, w/ support Jess Ribeiro & The Bone Collectors | OAKLEIGH, VIC, AUSTRALIA
Fri 31 May 2013 | CLANCY'S FISH CLUB w/ support Spender | DUNSBOROUGH, WA, AUSTRALIA
Thurs 30 May 2013 | FLY BY NIGHT w/ support Spender| DUNSBOROUGH, WA, AUSTRALIA
26-28 APRIL 2013 | FAIRBRIDGE MUSIC FESTIVAL | FAIRBRIDGE, WA, AUSTRALIA
21 April 2013 | PELICAN THEATRE w/ support Spender | GRAFTON, NSW, AUSTRALIA
20 April 2013 | NO.5 CHURCH STREET w/ support Spender | BELLINGEN, NSW, AUSTRALIA
Fri 19 April 2013 | CIVIC HALL w/ support Spender | MULLUMBIMBY, NSW, AUSTRALIA
Wed 17 April 2013 | LIZOTTES NEWCASTLE w/ support Spender | NEWCASTLE, NSW, AUSTRALIA
Fri 12 April 2013 | THE LOFT w/ support Spender | WARNAMBOOL, VIC, AUSTRALIA
Thurs 11 April 2013 | NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB w/ support Spender | MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA
Sat 23 March 2013 | WEST COAST BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL | FREMANTLE, WA, AUSTRALIA
Fri 15 March 2013 | BLUES MOUNTAINS MUSIC FESTIVAL | BLUE MOUNTAINS, NSW, AUSTRALIA
Thurs 14 March 2013 THE BASEMENT w/ support Spender | SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA
Wed 13 March 2013 | LIZOTTES w/ support Spender | KINCUMBER, NSW, AUSTRALIA
7 March 2013 | BLACK BEAR LODGE BRISBANE w/ support Spender | BRISBANE, QLD, AUSTRALIA
1-4 March 2013 | NANNUP MUSIC FESTIVAL | NANNUP, WA, AUSTRALIA
16 February 2013 | PACKER PARK | MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA
14 February 2013 | ALBERT'S ROOFTOP | MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA
11/12 September 2013 | BIGSOUND LIVE | BRISBANE, QLD, AUSTRALIA
11 August 2013 | DARWIN FESTIVAL | DARWIN, NT, AUSTRALIA
Thurs 6 June 2013 | CARAVAN MUSIC CLUB, w/ support Jess Ribeiro & The Bone Collectors | OAKLEIGH, VIC, AUSTRALIA
Fri 31 May 2013 | CLANCY'S FISH CLUB w/ support Spender | DUNSBOROUGH, WA, AUSTRALIA
Thurs 30 May 2013 | FLY BY NIGHT w/ support Spender| DUNSBOROUGH, WA, AUSTRALIA
26-28 APRIL 2013 | FAIRBRIDGE MUSIC FESTIVAL | FAIRBRIDGE, WA, AUSTRALIA
21 April 2013 | PELICAN THEATRE w/ support Spender | GRAFTON, NSW, AUSTRALIA
20 April 2013 | NO.5 CHURCH STREET w/ support Spender | BELLINGEN, NSW, AUSTRALIA
Fri 19 April 2013 | CIVIC HALL w/ support Spender | MULLUMBIMBY, NSW, AUSTRALIA
Wed 17 April 2013 | LIZOTTES NEWCASTLE w/ support Spender | NEWCASTLE, NSW, AUSTRALIA
Fri 12 April 2013 | THE LOFT w/ support Spender | WARNAMBOOL, VIC, AUSTRALIA
Thurs 11 April 2013 | NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB w/ support Spender | MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA
Sat 23 March 2013 | WEST COAST BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL | FREMANTLE, WA, AUSTRALIA
Fri 15 March 2013 | BLUES MOUNTAINS MUSIC FESTIVAL | BLUE MOUNTAINS, NSW, AUSTRALIA
Thurs 14 March 2013 THE BASEMENT w/ support Spender | SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA
Wed 13 March 2013 | LIZOTTES w/ support Spender | KINCUMBER, NSW, AUSTRALIA
7 March 2013 | BLACK BEAR LODGE BRISBANE w/ support Spender | BRISBANE, QLD, AUSTRALIA
1-4 March 2013 | NANNUP MUSIC FESTIVAL | NANNUP, WA, AUSTRALIA
16 February 2013 | PACKER PARK | MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA
14 February 2013 | ALBERT'S ROOFTOP | MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA
Fri 4 Jan 2013
Thurs 3 Jan 2013 NewYear 2012 |
CASTELLI WINERY (support for JOHN BUTLER TRIO)
LEEUWIN ESTATE WINERY (support for JOHN BUTLER TRIO) WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL |
DENMARK, WA, AUSTRALIA
MARGARET RIVER, WA, AUSTRALIA WOODFORD, QLD, AUSTRALIA |
MAMA KIN >TALISMAN TOUR NEW SINGLE 'WAS IT WORTH IT?'
Sun 25 Nov 2012
Sat 24 Nov 2012 Thurs1 Nov 2012 Wed 31 Oct 2012 Tues 30 Oct 2012 Sun 28 Oct 2012 Fri 26 Oct 2012 Thurs 25 Oct 2012 Sun 21 Oct 2012 Sat 20 Oct 2012 Fri 19 Oct 2012 Sat 6 Oct 2012 Sat 29 Sept 2012 |
MULLUMBIMBY MUSIC FESTIVAL
MULLUMBIMBY MUSIC FESTIVAL NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB (w/support Microwave Jenny) CLARENDON GUESTHOUSE (w/support Microwave Jenny) CAMELOT LOUNGE (w/support Microwave Jenny) ISLAND VIBES FESTIVAL THE RAILWAY CLUB JIVE (w/support Vorn Doolette) MOJO'S BAR (w/support Lucy Peach) CLANCY'S FISH PUB TOWN HALL (w/support Lucy Peach) TANK ARTS CENTRE CALOUNDRA MUSIC FESTIVAL |
MULLUMBIMBY, NSW, AUSTRALIA
MULLUMBIMBY, NSW, AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA KATOOMBA, NSW, AUSTRALIA SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA BUNDALAGUAH, AUSTRALIA DARWIN, NT, AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE, SA, AUSTRALIA PERTH, WA, AUSTRALIA DUNSBOROUGH, WA, AUSTRALIA NANNUP, WA, AUSTRALIA CAIRNS, QLD, AUSTRALIA CALOUNDRA, QLD, AUSTRALIA |
Fri 21-Sun 23 Sept 2012
Fri 13 Apr 2012 Thurs 12 Apr 2012 Thurs 5 Apr 2012 20 Mar 2012 16-18 Mar 2012 EASTER |
SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX 2012 - FORMULA 1 NIGHT RACE
CANBERRA THEATRE CENTRE CIVIC THEATRE DARWIN SKI CLUB (support for JOHN BUTLER TRIO) THE FAMOUS SPIEGELTENT WOMAD NEW ZEALAND BLUESFEST BYRON BAY 2012 |
SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA
CANBERRA, ACT, AUSTRALIA NEWCASTLE, NSW, AUSTRALIA DARWIN, NT, AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA NEW PLYMOUTH, NEW ZEALAND BYRON BAY, NSW, AUSTRALIA |
CAT EMPIRE >2011 European Tour SUPPORT
4 Nov 2011
5 Nov 2011 6 Nov 2011 7 Nov 2011 9 Nov 2011 10 Nov 2011 12 Nov 2011 14 Nov 2011 15 Nov 2011 16 Nov 2011 17 Nov 2011 |
OLYMPIA, PARIS
LE LIBERTÉ LA CARRIERE LE KRAKATOA LA COOPERATIVE DE MAI LA LAITERIE KOMPLEX GASOMETER KESSELHAUS ASTRA DOCKS |
PARIS, FRANCE
RENNES, FRANCE NANTES, FRANCE BORDEAUX, FRANCE CLERMONT FERRAND, FRANCE STRASBOURG, FRANCE ZURICH, SWITZERLAND VIENNA, AUSTRIA MUNICH GERMANY BERLIN, GERMANY HAMBURG, GERMANY |
7 Oct 2011
FRI 16 Sept 2011 Fri 30 Sept 2011 29 Sept 2011 20 Aug 2011 |
BOSTON MANOR (John Butler Trio support)
BRISBANE FESTIVAL: WUNDER BAR BELLINGEN GLOBAL CARNIVAL (w/support Ilona Harker) MULLUMBIMBY CIVIC HALL 21st ANNUAL ROCKY MOUNTAINS FOLK FESTIVAL |
ONTARIO CANADA
BRISBANE, QLD, AUSTRALIA BELLINGEN, NSW, AUSTRALIA MULLUMBIMBY, NSW, AUSTRALIA COLORADO, USA |
JOHN BUTLER TRIO >2011 International Tour SUPPORT
18 Aug 2011
17 Aug 2011 14 Aug 2011 13 Aug 2011 9 Aug 2011 7 Aug 2011 6 Aug 2011 5 Aug 2011 4 Aug 2011 31 July 2011 30 July 2011 29 July 2011 28 July 2011 Sun 17 July 7 May 2011 6 May 2011 |
THE COURTYARD
VAN DUZER THEATRE KNITTING FACTORY CONCERT HOUSE KINGSBURY HALL CROSSROADS MADISON THEATRE SHERMAN THEATRE BoA PAVILION HIGHER GROUND - BALLROOM STATE THEATRE OSHEAGA FESTIVAL RIVER STAGE AT GREAT PLAZA TERMINAL 5 OTTAWA BLUESFEST 2011* THE FRONT ROOM POWERSTATION |
BEND, USA
ARCATA, USA RENO, USA SALTLAKE CITY, USA KANSAS CITY COVINGTON, USA STROUDSBURG, USA BOSTON, USA S BURLINGTON, VT, USA PORTLAND, USA MONTREAL, CANADA PHILADELPHIA, USA NEW YORK, USA OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND |
THE WAIFS >2011 Into Temptation Tour SUPPORT
19/20 Mar 2011
17 Mar 2011 15 Mar 2011 12+13 Mar 2011 3 Mar 2011 2 Mar 2011 1 Mar 2011 27 Feb 2011 26 Feb 2011 24 Feb 2011 23 Feb 2011 22 Feb 2011 |
BLUE MOUNTAINS FESTIVAL*
THE FORUM THE GOV PORT FAIRY FOLK FESTIVAL* THE TIVOLI NAMBOUR CIVIC CENTRE THE NORTHERN CIVIC THEATRE ENMORE THEATRE CANBERRA THEATRE CENTRE ANITA'S THEATRE MORUYA MEMORIAL HALL |
SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA
MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE, SA, AUSTRALIA PORT FAIRY, VIC, AUSTRALIA BRISBANE, QLD, AUSTRALIA NAMBOUR, QLD, AUSTRALIA BYRON BAY, NSW, AUSTRALIA NEWCASTLE, NSW AUSTRALIA SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA CANBERRA, ACT, AUSTRALIA THIRROUL, NSW, AUSTRALIA MAROYA, NSW, AUSTRALIA |
MAMA KIN >Beat & Holler Tour
Fri 21 Jan 2011
20 Jan 2011 19 Jan 2011 27 Dec 2010 - 1 Jan 2011 Sat 11 Dec 2010 Fri 10 Dec 2010 Fri 3 Dec 2010 Wed 17 Nov 2010 Sat 30 Oct 2010 Fri 29 Oct 2010 Thurs 28 Oct 2010 8 Oct 2010 Fri 10 Sept 2010 |
ROCKS MARKETS BY MOONLIGHT (w/support JESS RIBEIRO)
LIZOTTES (w/support ELANA STONE) TAMWORTH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL (supporting JOHN BUTLER TRIO) WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL THE TOFF IN TOWN (w/support MATT JOE GOW & THE DEAD LEAVES) JIVE FLY BY NIGHT MUSICIANS CLUB FREMANTLE ARTS CENTRE (FAC) THE GLOBE THEATRE (w/support FERGUS BROWN) THE BRASS MONKEY (w/support FERGUS BROWN+HOLLY AUSTIN) THE VANGUARD (w/support FERGUS BROWN+HOLLY AUSTIN) REGGAETOWN FESTIVAL BY TWILIGHT @ ONE MOVEMENT FOR MUSIC |
SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA
NEWCASTLE, NSW, AUSTRALIA TAMWORTH, NSW, AUSTRALIA WOODFORD, QLD, AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE, SA, AUSTRALIA FREMANTLE, WA, AUSTRALIA FREMANTLE, WA, AUSTRALIA BRISBANE, QLD, AUSTRALIA SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA CAIRNS, QLD, AUSTRALIA PERTH, WA, AUSTRALIA |
CAT EMPIRE >2010 Australian Tour SUPPORT
Thurs 2 Sept 2010
Wed 1 Sept 2010 Sun 29 Aug 2010 Sat 28 Aug 2010 Sun 22 Aug 2010 Sat 21 Aug 2010 Thurs 19 Aug 2010 |
ASTOR THEATRE
THEBARTON THEATRE HORDEN PAVILION (with CLARY BABY BROWN) THE RIVERSTAGE ANU UNI BAR THE STATION PALACE THEATRE |
PERTH, WA, AUSTRALIA
ADELAIDE, SA, AUSTRALIA SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA BRISBANE, QLD, AUSTRALIA CANBERRA, ACT, AUSTRALIA JINDABYNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA |
29 Dec - 1 Jan 2010
29 Dec 2010 25 Nov 2010 Thurs 26 Nov 2009 Fri 8 Oct 2010 5-8 Mar 2010 20 Feb 2010 12 Feb 2010 |
PEATS RIDGE FESTIVAL
COOGEE BAY HOTEL (supporting ASH GRUNWALD) MULLUMBIMBY MUSIC FESTIVAL MULLUMBIMBY MUSIC FESTIVAL ONE MOVEMENT FESTIVAL PERTH WOMADELAIDE MULLUMBIMBY CIVIC HALL (supporting TIN PAN ORANGE) THE ZOO (supporting JACKSON JACKSON) |
PEATS RIDGE, NSW, AUSTRALIA
SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA MULLUMBIMBY, NSW, AUSTRALIA MULLUMBIMBY, NSW, AUSTRALIA PERTH, WA, AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE, SA, AUSTRALIA MULLUMBIMBY, NSW, AUSTRALIA BRISBANE |
MAMA KIN > Papoose E.P. Tour
13 Feb 2010
27-29 Dec 2009 29 Dec 2009 4 Dec 2009 |
RAVAL
WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL2009/10 PEATS RIDGE FESTIVAL 2009/10 ESCAPE TO THE PARK (KINGS PARK) |
SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA
WOODFORD, QLD, AUSTRALIA PEATS RIDGE, NSW, AUSTRALIA PERTH, WA, AUSTRALIA |