Waking Ugly

Acoustic/Pop/Rock Duo

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Waking Ugly is the pop/rock outfit that can provide a range of entertainment, from subtle background cover songs to an outstanding original showcase.

Originally from Melbourne, Darren Pace and Lydia Gardner are true professionals, having played their own songs and/or countless cover songs at all kinds of venues and events over many years.

Gardner’s vocals, described as “sugar-sweet but with enough strength to carry a bus load of school children” (Beat Magazine, 2010) and guitarist Pace’s “keen ear for a hook” (Fireworks Magazine, 2014) have resulted in comparisons to artists such as P!nk, Roxette, Blondie, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift.

The dynamic duo have played at many notable live music venues in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns, where they now reside.

Throughout their career, Darren and Lydia have won multiple international awards for their original music, including several Indie Music Channel awards, Music Scene Investigation's 'Artist of the Year' award, and 'Best Pop/Rock EP' in the Akademia awards. They have also achieved semi-finalist or runner-up status in the prestigious Song of the Year competition for the past 4 years.

Upcoming events for this artist 'Waking Ugly'
	Sat, 1st Feb 2020 Best Ever Drinking Songs Waking Ugly (Acoustic / Pop / Rock Duo) 8:30PM McGinty's Irish Bar		Sun, 2nd Feb 2020 Waking Ugly on the Wharf Waking Ugly (Acoustic / Pop / Rock Duo) 3:30PM Hemingway's Brewery Cairns Wharf
	Sat, 8th Feb 2020 Poolside at Pachamama Waking Ugly (Acoustic / Pop / Rock Duo) 5:00PM Pachamama House		Sun, 9th Feb 2020 Sunday Session at the Cotton Club Waking Ugly (Acoustic / Pop / Rock Duo) 2:00PM Woolshed
	Sun, 16th Feb 2020 Yorkeys Sunday Session Waking Ugly (Acoustic / Pop / Rock Duo) 3:00PM Yorkeys Knob Boating Club		Sun, 16th Feb 2020 Yorkeys Sunday Session Waking Ugly (Acoustic / Pop / Rock Duo) 3:00PM Yorkeys Knob Boating Club
	Fri, 21st Feb 2020 Waking Ugly on the Beach Waking Ugly (Acoustic / Pop / Rock Duo) 8:00PM Trinity Beach Tavern		Sun, 23rd Feb 2020 Sunday Session at the Cotton Club Waking Ugly (Acoustic / Pop / Rock Duo) 2:00PM Woolshed
	Fri, 28th Feb 2020 Speak-easy Sessions with Waking Ugly Waking Ugly (Acoustic / Pop / Rock Duo) 5:00PM Woolshed