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The Beans Band

Wendy Jackson - vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica
Leo Kahans - fiddle, mandolin, vocals
Don Gula - double bass, vocals
Geoff Wright - Banjo, Mandolin, dobro, vocals
Wendy Jackson

Wendy leads the band with her vibrant stage presence, and weaves her distinctive bluesy, country and folk vocals, with solid rhythm guitar. She is an accomplished musician who has toured Australia and parts of Europe and Asia in various musical incarnations. Wendy is a passionate musician who loves to sing, entertain and perform with great musicians and great enthusiasm.

Leo Kahans

Leo is a talented multi-instrumental musician who plays virtually anything with strings (including the piano). He improvises with abandon and draws his hot fiddle and mandolin breaks from bluegrass, country and jazz influences. He has toured the UK playing fiddle, teaches cello and bass guitar and performs with a number of bands regularly in Melbourne.

Don Gula

The original Stringbeans bass player is back and finding time to fit us in.

Where do you start.…one of the most generous community minded musicians in Melbourne, it can be hard to track Don down. He can be found playing double bass each week in orchestras, country bands, duos and show bands. He is a multi-instrumentalist who plays trumpet, piano, mandolin, harmonica and more.

Geoff Wright

If it’s got strings Geoff will play it - unless it’s a violin!! Geoff is an extraordinary musician with a wealth of experience. Originally from NZ, he has recorded music for television commercials and documentaries and performed with a variety of bands – playing bluegrass, country rock, rockabilly and western swing. He recently competed in the National Bluegrass Championships in mandolin, banjo and guitar.

Thanks for visiting and we look forward to playing for you soon!

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