“Real stories, woven through poetry and harmonies that come from the heart”

— Brendon Beltrame

BIO

Country folk with a touch of Americana, Slowgrass is the sound of two friends who found each other at exactly the right time. Based in Gympie, Elizabeth “Beth” Heather and Brendon Beltrame write close-harmony, story-driven songs rooted in real life: heartfelt, honest, and warmed by campfire smoke.

Beth returned to music in 2022 after years raising her family, attending a local songwriting workshop to challenge herself. She asked the workshop mentors if they knew any musicians who might want to jam. They recommended Brendon. They met at a park for their first jam, quickly realised they shared nearly all the same musical loves, and spent hours trading songs and laughing on the grass under a tree. That afternoon slowly turned into a band.

The name Slowgrass is a shared joke: they love modern bluegrass but can’t play it that fast. It captures who they are as friends first, musicians second: laid-back, a little tongue-in-cheek, and genuine.

With original songs exploring love, home, family and the quiet struggles of everyday life, Slowgrass is about creating connection in a disconnected world. Real stories, sung by real people.

Legacy

  • Country folk duo formed in Gympie, 2022
  • Performed at Gympie Muster songwriters showcase
  • Featured original artists for QMusic event
  • Covered by Gympie Living and Gympie Today
  • Original catalogue of songs
  • Influences: Tyler Childers, Jason Isbell, Teskey Brothers, Noah Kahan, Passenger

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LIVE PERFORMANCES

Two guitars and two voices, occasionally other instrumentation and percussion. Storytelling and insight into song inspiration, set list curated to move from intimate lullaby to bluesy power anthem. Audience experience ranges from conversational and laughter-filled to rapt and contemplative, depending on setlist and venue. Approximately 45 minutes of performance time per set.

Slowgrass brings this authentic approach to any stage. Whether you’re looking for intimate listening room performances, folk festival appearances, live music at venues, or singer-songwriter showcases, the duo delivers genuine connection through real stories sung with warmth and skill. Based in Gympie with growing regional recognition. Available for self-produced shows, festival slots, and collaborative performances.