Music that stops any audience - energy that's contagious - voices that capture every ear - songs that keep you humming for days. This original indie-rock band from Australia is fronted by Heather Barnes (lead vocals/bass/double bass) and Gareth Hudson (lead vocals/guitar/didgeridoo), Chris English (piano/hammond organ) and Jae Nelson (drums). The group started when Gareth & Heather met at universtity - both completing music degrees at the Newcastle Conservatorium of Music (Australia). Having achieved major musical accreditations; Heather becoming the principal Double Bassist of the Australian Youth Orchestra, and bass guitarist for Ben Gillies (of 'silverchair' - international chart-toppers) side project; Gareth receiving a commission to compose music for 'The Shining Isle Rock Opera' (which will be performed at The Civic Playhouse in Newcastle - Oct 2006) - their sound is engaging and unique. The texture of their male and female vocal harmonies is enough to set 'The Good' apart, even without their award-winning songs (Newcastle Youth Week Award, finalists in the Oz Music Challenge Rock Section). The daughter of 'Opera Australia' star Jennifer Barnes (Madama Butterfly, Carmen), Heather has inherited a natural vocal delivery that is usually expected of only the most notable performers. Gareth compliments this with a soul-felt tone, performing straight from the songwriter's heart. Having sung together for 6 years the pair have developed a unique vocal sound - "Move Along" combines their pristine harmonies with a rock edge. 'The Good' began recording their material in 1999 when they were sponsored, by the landlord of their local pub, to cut an E.P. featuring 'True What They Say', a track that won Gareth the 'Newcastle Youth Week Songwriter's Award' of 2000. Following this, they recorded their debut, self-titled album in 2002, using the $20,000 (Aus) prize that they collected in winning the prestigious Bundy Band Challenge (2001 - Self Titled). The Good are based in the Australia and make constant trips to the UK and Europe - performing acoustically and with their full band, promoting their music. "Move Along" was recorded and produced by The Good in 2003 and what followed was extensive touring of the UK and Europe with apperances on BBC stations and rave reviews around the country. 2006 will see the release of a new album "51 Squares" available @ CD Baby! “51 Squares” introduces The Good's new line up of Jae Nelson on drums and Chris English on piano and hammond organ. Jae met Heather and Gareth during his schools annual band camp whilst meandering his way through the intricacies of High School. When Heather and Gareth returned to the land of OZ in late 2005 there was Jae looking for any opportunity to play with the band he had looked up to for so long. A few jams and many conversations later, Jae was asked to join the band. Jae now splits his time between pursuing his academic degree as an Audio Engineer through SAE and being the rhythmic backbone for The Good. Chris is currently undertaking a Bachelor of Music, majoring in piano performance, and a double major of music technology at The University of Newcastle, Conservatorium of Music. Chris is also the current recipient of the Adamstown Uniting Church Organ Scholarship.