8Foot Felix's first EP, recorded live at The Bendigo Hotel in Melbourne on 9th July 2011 - a "Fareswell" gig before heading off on adventures in the US of A.

05 The Sea

04 Pass The Peas

03 St James Infirmary

02 The Whales

01 The Biggalong

Pounce! EP was recorded as an energetic live EP and is a demo of sorts, spread into the receptive hands of supporters of the Pozible campaign that helped get 8Foot Felix on the ship and sailing into the arms of fans in the UK for the festival circuit tour in the middle of 2013. 

Gavotte

Bossatango

Bucovina

Combining inspired theatrics with considerable musical prowess, 8Foot Felix reveal a treasure chest of infectious ditties that blend blues-inspired sea shanties with gypsy polka and piratical funk.  Clearly evident at their live shows, the members of 8FF are an eclectic bunch of multi-talented entertainers.  

Singer/keyboardist and chief composer Will Tait, known as much for his thespian talents as his on-stage antics with 8FF, delivers tantalising melodies and a poetic rolling lyric.  Ably supported by the enigmatic chanteuse Susie Hopkins and the horns of Brendan Jones (Trumpet) and Tom Starr (French Horn), the band is rhythmically bonded by the junket beats of Steve Turnock.  Aural intricacies are provided by string-fellows Esther Henderson (Fiddle) and Jamie McElhinney (Double Bass). 

After ofﬁcially launching in May 2011, 8Foot Felix played an intensive string of shows in their hometown of Melbourne, soon after setting sail for distant lands and the renowned Burning Man festival in Nevada, USA.  Subsequent triumphant shows in San Francisco and Honduras were met with similarly heightened enthusiasm, and set the tone for an exciting summer back in Melbourne.  A stomping Friday night gig at Rainbow Serpent Festival helped plot the course for a big 2012, and that’s exactly what it’s turned out to be.  Captain's Log EP was recorded and launched to a sold out and pulsating Regal Ballroom in October, and now the summer season begins.

Rest assured all ye land-lubbers, 8Foot Felix will soon be setting dance ﬂoors ablaze near you!

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