CANYNON CREEK RADIO

Monday, August 17, 2026

Daragan

 

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GET WHAT YOU BELIEVE

Daragan

Daragan is the creative project of Western Australian songwriter, producer and musician Bert Giancristofaro, whose music blends thoughtful Australian storytelling with polished contemporary country production.  

 

Daragan’s debut single, Lied On The Way In, made an impressive introduction, spending ten consecutive weeks in the Australian Alternative Country Music Chart Top 10, including six weeks at No. 1. Building on that success, Bert took his next release, Get What You Believe, to Nashville.  

 

Co-produced by Bert and Nicky V of Nashville Tracking, the single combines Nashville-recorded instrumentation with vocals and final production completed at Kingdom Studio in Perth alongside Dom Monteleone. Featuring lead vocals from Perth country artist Keelan Rivers and pedal steel by double Grammy Award winner Lucky Oceans, Get What You Believe brings together world-class musicianship and distinctly Australian songwriting.  

 

Written entirely by Bert, the song explores how deeply held beliefs can influence the direction of our lives. Through a story of disappointment, fractured relationships and missed opportunities, it examines the powerful consequences of the stories we tell ourselves.  

 

The name Daragan is inspired by the Western Australian town of Dandaragan, where Bert’s mother grew up and where many of his own childhood memories were formed.

Daragan - Get What You Believe
Get What You Believe
Daragan: Star Central Single Release 2026

Brian Daw Ryan Humbert

  Brian Daw Ryan Humbert




Brian Daw and Ryan Humbert Unite on In His Light—A Powerful New Collection of Faith, Hope, and Inspiration

Acclaimed pianist, composer, and arranger Brian Daw joins gifted vocalist Ryan Humbert in an inspiring new musical collaboration with the release of In His Light, a moving collection of Christian songs and hymns that invites listeners to experience the peace, hope, and love found in Jesus Christ.

Released last week, In His Light combines Daw’s elegant piano artistry with Humbert’s rich, expressive vocals to create a deeply uplifting listening experience. The album features beautifully crafted performances that blend timeless melodies with heartfelt emotion, offering music for worship, reflection, and everyday inspiration.

Known for his expressive piano arrangements and a growing international audience across major streaming platforms, Brian Daw has dedicated his musical career to creating recordings that bring listeners closer to Christ. Ryan Humbert’s warm, engaging vocal style perfectly complements Daw’s piano, resulting in a collaboration that is both intimate and inspiring.

In His Light is an invitation,” said Daw. “We hope these songs provide comfort during difficult times, strengthen faith, and remind every listener that there is lasting hope through the Savior.”

From quiet moments of personal devotion to family listening and Sunday worship, In His Light offers a timeless soundtrack for those seeking peace and spiritual renewal. The album is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora, and other major digital streaming services worldwide.

Listeners are invited to discover the beauty of In His Light and experience the inspiring union of Brian Daw’s elegant piano and Ryan Humbert’s heartfelt vocals in a recording that celebrates faith, hope, and the enduring light of Jesus Christ.


Brian Daw is an award-winning pianist, composer, and arranger whose elegant piano stylings have inspired listeners around the world. Blending classical artistry with heartfelt Christian and Latter-day Saint hymns, his expressive performances create moments of peace, hope, and spiritual reflection. His music is available on all major streaming platforms—including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, and YouTube—where his audience continues to grow. Brian’s recordings have become favorites for personal worship, meditation, and quiet inspiration, inviting listeners to draw closer to Jesus Christ through the timeless beauty of the piano. (voyagedallas.com⁠)


Basic Band Info
Brian Daw Ryan Humbert
In His Light
2026
daw.brian1@gmail.com
Christian
Nik Day
Lauren Daigle
ASCAP (USA)
Independent Label
Geographic
Tyler
USA
No
 
Band Description
Ryan Humbert’s rich, lyrical voice joins Brian Daw’s expressive piano in a moving collection of Christian songs that inspire faith, bring peace, and testify of the Savior’s enduring love.
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Monday, August 3, 2026

Penny Burke

 

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BALLARAT TO CLONCURRY

Penny Burke

Penny Burke is a regional Australian singer-songwriter whose music is grounded in honest storytelling, heartfelt emotion and a strong sense of place. Originally from Cloncurry in North West Queensland, Penny began singing at the age of twelve, developing the warm, unmistakably Australian style that continues to shape her music today.  

 

Her songs celebrate family, resilience, love and the people who leave a lasting mark on our lives. In 2004, Penny released her debut EP, Local Pub, produced by acclaimed musician Stuie French at Swingin’ Doors Studio in Sydney. After time away from recording, she returned with renewed inspiration and a collection of stories built through life, travel and personal experience.  

 

Her new release, Ballarat To Cloncurry, reflects Penny’s deep connection to regional Australia and forms part of her forthcoming album, Always Be There. The twelve-track project includes seven self-penned songs and collaborations with David and Merelyn Carter, Greg Champion, Corey Stewart, Graeme Walker and the late Lindsay Biggins.  

 

Produced across Ritzland Music Studio and The Song Store, the album features a team of musicians. With singles arriving throughout 2026 and Always Be There due in December, Penny Burke continues to deliver sincere, relatable country music with heart, warmth and authenticity.

Penny Burke - Ballarat To Cloncurry

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Beth Holli

  Beth Holli


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About Beth:
At the age of 4 my dad was a music producer and put headphones on my head and said “sing what you hear” so I did.  That started my singing career.  I started by singing on a local TV program called The Country Boy Eddie Show that is where Tammy Wynette, Wendy Holcomb just to name a few got their start. Then I had the chance to audition for Opryland Theme Park and was fired for lying about my age.  Dottie West took me under her wing and showed me what being on the road was all about. I have had the pleasure of singing with who are now known as some of country music's biggest legends.

 

 Feb 2019 I woke up, looked at my husband and said “I am going back into show business”. He replied with a “Hot Damn”. When I came home he had purchased everything needed for a home studio.  I started to practice then I came across a writer Marty Dodson, Stephen and Carlos Battey who wrote my release “Bail Money”   Then I called up a friend that I had known for 20 years Brendan Fitzpatrick (formerly known as Magic Red and the VooDoo Tribe) he was deemed the best guitar player by the king himself Stevie Ray Vaughn he created the music with Anton Fig (drummer for David Letterman Band) Stu Hamm world renown bassist, Lucus Wolk who played the banjo, Jeff Kalemba did the mixing and mastering in New Jersey.

 

The vocals, organ, and piano were recorded by Grammy Winner Randy Kohrs owner of Slack Key Studio in Nashville.  Piano and organ were both played by Josh Shilling and the incredible background singing was done by the one and only Vicki Carrico (background singer for Dottie West and Brenda Lee).  She did a 6 part harmony like nobody else could.  I am so thankful and honored to have had all of these fabulous world class musicians and Grammy winning engineers to have made this record with me and I will forever be grateful to them and for them being placed in my life!  Music is the most healing medicine you can ever have. It gets you dancing, smiling, singing and turns those frowns upside down!!!

"It was an honor to sing Happy Birthday to Willie Nelson, and an even greater honor to perform with him on stage. I was just starting out in my music career, and to have a legend like Willie take me under his wing means the world to me. It is a memory that I will cherish forever." -Beth Holli

 Beth Holli
Country-Pop Artist
Beth Holli Music

General Inquires: beth@bethholli.com

Monday, June 29, 2026

Michael Cagle

  Michael Cagle


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National Recording Artist and Theater/Showroom Headliner Michael Cagle has received many reviews and titles.
Ed McMahon called him "A Powerful Vocalist who can hit notes so big and long, you could drive a truck on them."
Country Diva Reba McEntire said "WOW! You have got some kind of voice on you."
Patti Labelle said "Oh Honey, you can really really sing."
Idina Menzel proclaimed "Holy Sh#t, you got some serious F....ng lungs and some kind of crazy range. WOW!"
But the one that means the most: "Patti LaBelle Meets Nathan Lane" (FOX TV)
This label has been given to Michael Cagle, and it encompasses his Powerful vocals, Passionate interpretations, Diversity of styles, and a Delivery (stage presence) that one newspaper said, makes "Him worthy of a Standing Ovation every time he sings".
He has had his talents exposed to countless millions due to his national and international television appearances, concerts, and many theatrical performances. Michael has lent his talent to many benefits including St Jude, Cancer and Juvenile Diabetes !He has also headlined numerous festivals. A Strong Supporter of Equal Rights- Some of the Festivals have included Gay Pride Events All Over The Country.
Michael has opened for or appeared with: Reba McEntire, Patti Labelle, Idina Menzel, Air Supply, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Eddie Rabbit, The Drifters,  Chely Wright, Trisha Yearwood, Ricky Skaggs, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Diamond Rio, The Kingsmen, Steven Curtis Chapman, Sheena Easton and many more.
Michael Spent 11 Years in Las Vegas where he performed professionally in venues through-out the Entertainment Capital of the World! He headlined in a showroom, not once but twice, singing and entertaining audiences 6 nights a week for almost two years. He also guested in many other showrooms, performing for people of all ages.
Michael has appeared on television networks such as Showtime, HBO, Discover and the Travel Channels.
Michael possesses an impressive, and not easily matched 4 and half octave range. His unique range and style, coupled with his passionate and powerful stage presence has earned him dozens of accolades and has had many newspapers and magazines touting his talents and he has been spotlighted and reviewed coast to coast, from the Sacramento Bee to the Boston Herald.He has done countless radio and TV interviews, as well as many magazine features!
Michael won the Broadway category at the New York International Music Festival three times, successfully defending his title, he has won over 4 dozen major singing competitions in States all over the Country, and won the Horizon Award for Best Las Vegas Newcomer. Michael hosted and performed on a singer's showcase for Fox Television called SINGSATIONS. He was also voted Las Vegas "Entertainer of the Year" 5 Times in a Row, Was The Winner Of TNN's FAST TRACK TO FAME, and was a National Semi-Finalist on Ed McMahon's NEXT BIG STAR!!!! In 2018, Michael Was Named Entertainer Of The Year In Seattle for his work through the Pacific Northwest.
A Musical Theater Major- He has performed in a variety of Productions including Performances in Professional Summerstock and Touring Companies! Some of the Productions include leads in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, GREASE. ASSASSINS (for which won a conveted Irene Ryan Award For Best Actor In A Musical Honors), JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, CABARET, 12th NIGHT, A MID-SUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, GODSPELL, and many many more! After watching Michael perform in a Musical Revue, Call Back Magazine wrote: "It was Michael Cagle who stole the show. Michael is a Big Time Broadway style singer with an awesome range."
Michael also has directed and music directed DOZENS of Musical Productions, and has written 4 musicals- 3 of which were produced by various organizations including A Children's Theater. Michael has also Judged and Adjudicated Many Competitions, specializing in Musical Theater and Singing. He has been sought after to work with area numerous High Schools and adjudicated at the college level!
After the successful Headlining Showroom runs he had on the Las Vegas Strip, Michael soon focused his attentions to recording and touring again. In 2010, he was signed to a label under the umbrella of Universal Music Group- but the label's CEO ended up breaching his contract... and Michael, undaunted, dusted his feet!
Michael briefly called The Music City his home, as he resided in Nashville, Tennessee for just under 2 years! During That Time He Participated In Many Events- Singing One Time In Front of 10,000+ As Part Of The Predators Block Party!. Michael also served as the Entertainment Director for a major downtown property- just 2 blocks from the World Famous Broadway Strip!
Since New York was his childhood Home State- Michael loves the Coast. He happily moved to Seattle, Wash and is excited about putting roots down there! ALREADY venues are opening up for him, And People Are Taking Notice!! As mentioned above, Michael again was named Entertainer of the Year, this time for Seattle.
Happily, Cities across the U.S. are contacting him to come to their events and venues! And locations like Vegas, New York are still open to him and he is glad, because touring Nation Wide through out the Country is how he plans to spend a good part of his time performing!
If you ever have a chance to watch this amazing singer live, don't miss it! He is one-of-a-kind! A consummate entertainer who gives 100% into every song, and every performance! You will laugh, cry, be lifted up and most importantly you will be moved!

In the early Spring of 2022, Michael joined forces with Indie Sensation BrandiWyne on a duet, Underneath It All. It was was a collaboration that created magic. It was both an Internationa; and National Release.

In 2022 Michael was signed by WORLD MOVEMENT RECORDS, and LA based Record Label and Entertainment Enterprise. His first release was the successful international duet, Underneath It All,  that he sang with Award- Winning Indie Rock Sensation,  BrandiWyne.

Michael then Recorded and Released three Holiday Songs, One was his version and arrangement of O Holy Night that broke the top 50 new releases on Spotify and YouTube and his own Original- My Greatest Gift (Is You). The third  release was his take on the contemporary favorite, Mary, Did You Know!

In 2025 Michael left World Movement Records over some creative and professional differences, but was picked up as the first recording artist for Stentoneus Records and wrote and recorded several songs that are slowly being released.  His first was CRACKED MIRROR. In April Michael signed to have his music released through UNIVERSAL MUSIC and VIRGIN RECORDS, the first release being planned for early May distribution and release.

See for yourself why The Davis Herald exclaimed-"Michael has the ingredients... he is destined for stardom." 

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Gary Anderson

 

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REMEMBER WHEN

Gary Anderson

Australian country, rock and rock 'n' roll entertainer Gary Anderson has built a reputation as one of Australasia's most dynamic live performers, captivating audiences with his powerful vocals, charismatic stage presence and timeless style.  

 

Based in Sydney, Gary has entertained sold-out crowds across Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Thailand and the United States, earning widespread acclaim for his energetic performances and versatility across multiple genres. His impressive career continues to reach new heights as he prepares to release his highly anticipated debut album, produced in collaboration with legendary American producer George E. Tobin, whose credits include Tiffany, Smokey Robinson, Kim Carnes, Thelma Houston and Kenny Rogers.  

 

A regular performer at Melbourne's prestigious Crown Casino, Gary has enjoyed numerous career highlights, including being voted one of Australasia's finest Country Ballad Vocalists at the ‘Wintersun Festival’. He was also honoured by Elvis Presley Enterprises USA as one of the leading Country and Rock 'n' Roll entertainers in Australasia.  

 

Most recently, Gary headlined at the iconic Blazes Auditorium during the Tamworth Country Music Festival, cementing his status as a powerhouse entertainer whose star continues to rise.

Gary Anderson- Remember When

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Kitt Chapman

 Kitt Chapman


Prolific indie songwriter/recording artist who has numerous (original only) instrumentals, folk, alternative both for adult and children 7 and under listeners.

Kitt began her musical journey at the age of 6 being enrolled in the Royal Conservatory of Music program for classical piano training.

While at summer camp she picked up her guitar and sang around the campfires. In middle school she began playing the cello, then taught herself the fiddle and played through high school in the orchestra.

Throughout her discoveries in the arts, she was engaged in working for Toronto Casting in film shoots as an extra. (Pushin Tin, Blues Brothers, etc) Along the way she was a theatre actor on stage in Toronto (An inspector Calls) and Los Angeles (Oliver musical) She also explored acting in various principle roles in student films both in Toronto and Los Angeles.



After raising her 3 kids, she began writing lyrics and composing music to record in Burbank, Ca during which time she and her late husband had their film restoration company.



From 2017-2019 Kitt hosted/produced her own global radio show on ArtistFirst.com called 'Kitts Kids Radio Romp) which was a family show (classified as 'edutainment') targeted at kids aged 10 and under. Kitt also voiced her sidekick, 'Charlie', and interviewed numerous kids, parents, educators, and other guests from her home studio in Peterborough ON.



Kitt Chapman has recently collaborated with two very cool musicians. Nick Gilroy on drums, Billy Wilson Cooper on guitar and base. Combined they've snagged a sound that resonates with the trio and each has contributed equally to Stupefied.

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Basic Band Info
Kitt Chapman
Stupefied
2016
kittchapman@icloud.com
Alternative
Joni Mitchell
ASCAP (USA)
Unsigned
Geographic
Langford
Canada
No
 
Band Description
Alternative, Indescribable. Up to the listener to make that call.
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