AUSTRALIAN SINGER – SONGWRITER

Fiddle. Soul.
Stories from the Centre

Award-winning Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Gleny Rae brings together bluegrass, folk, country soul and rhythm and blues – with a little musical mischief thrown in for good measure.

From the wide-open landscapes of Mparntwe/Alice Springs comes music with heart, humour and something to say.

MEET GLENY

A Musical Chameleon
from the Red Centre

Gleny Rae is not easily contained by one genre.

Fiddle-driven bluegrass and contemporary folk meet country soul, rhythm and blues, calypso colour and an unmistakably Australian sense of place. With fiddle, accordion, guitar, piano and a powerful storytelling voice, Gleny creates music that can make you laugh, think, ache and dance – sometimes within the same song.

Based in Mparntwe/Alice Springs, Gleny draws inspiration from the people, stories and extraordinary landscapes of Central Australia.

THE NEW ALBUM MOMENTUM

Two Sides. One Restless
Musical Spirit

Momentum brings Gleny Rae’s musical worlds together in one richly varied collection.

“This Side” celebrates the energy of bluegrass and folk, driven by Gleny’s spirited fiddle playing and acoustic arrangements. “The Other Side” moves into country soul, with expressive vocals, horns, rhythm and warmth.

Recorded with musicians across Alice Springs, Newcastle, the NSW coast and Nashville, Momentum is Gleny’s most expansive and adventurous recording yet—and her first album released on vinyl.

Lively, Unpredictable and Full of Heart

A Gleny Rae performance is much more than a collection of songs. It is an invitation into a world of colourful characters, resilient people, unexpected stories and irresistible rhythms.

Whether appearing solo, with the string-powered Grass Brazoos or alongside the horns and grooves of the Country Ace Soul Band, Gleny brings warmth, irrepressible humour and an infectious energy to every stage.

Expect feisty fiddle, honest songwriting, lively stories and a few musical surprises along the way.

Gleny Videos

Hear the latest music, discover upcoming performances and follow Gleny Rae on her continuing musical adventures.

Thankful

Live Dates

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SEPTEMBER

Sep 19 with the Country Ace Soul Band – Alice Springs Desert Park
Booking link: Gleny Rae Virus & Band Live in Concert – Alice Springs Desert Park Reservations

Join us for a special evening of live music under the stars with Gleny Rae Virus and Band at the Alice Springs Desert Park Amphitheatre on Saturday, 19 September ✨🎶
Nestled at the foothills of the MacDonnell Ranges, enjoy the sounds of country soul, calypso and reggae roots as the sun sets over the ranges and the stars come out.
Gates open from 6pm, giving you plenty of time to find a spot, grab a bite from the food trucks and a drink from the bar before the band takes the stage at 6.45pm.
The band will perform two live sets, with an intermission from approximately 7.30pm, before returning for a second set through to 8.45pm. The event will conclude at 9pm.

OCTOBER

Momentum This Side Launch TICKETS LINK BELOW

Thu Oct 1 This Side (Side A) Momentum launch at the Wheatsheaf Hotel Adelaide

Central Australian musician Gleny Rae Virus has been living and working in Mparntwe/Alice Springs for the past five years, and has spent this time being inspired by the desert culture and landscape. Alongside her job teaching music in Alice Springs and surrounding communities, Gleny has recorded a new album – Momentum – her first release on vinyl. Momentum has two distinct sides; a folk/bluegrass side and a country soul side.

Gleny Rae Virus launches This Side of Momentum – the folk/bluegrass Side A – at the Wheatsheaf Hotel on Thursday 1st Oct with special Central Australian guests Billy Black and Anders Pfeiffer.

https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/9e9131af-c379-4ad7-b82a-e4b950b0e774?utm_source=Oztix&utm_medium=Website&utm_content=search&utm_term=gleny&_gl=1*vyw1pe*_ga*NTcxMjY1MzgzLjE3ODc4OTU1NDY.*_ga_Z6Q34PSGS3*czE3ODg5Mzc4MDAkbzMkZzEkdDE3ODg5MzkyNTEkajU4JGwwJGgw

Momentum The Other Side Launch TICKETS LINK BELOW

Thu Oct 2 The Other Side (Side B) Momentum launch at the Wheatsheaf Hotel Adelaide

Central Australian musician Gleny Rae Virus has been living and working in Mparntwe/Alice Springs for the past five years, and has spent this time being inspired by the desert culture and landscape. Alongside her job teaching music in Alice Springs and surrounding communities, Gleny has recorded a new album – Momentum – her first release on vinyl. Momentum has two distinct sides; a folk/bluegrass side and a country soul side.

Gleny Rae Virus launches The Other Side of Momentum – the Country Soul Side B – at the Semophore Music Festival on Friday 2nd Oct.

https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1618190/ 

Port Lincoln Brewery

Date: Sunday 4th October

TICKETS: https://www.portlincoln.beer/

NOVEMBER