FROM THE VAULT: A VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH STUIE FRENCH

Stuart ‘Stuie’ French’s awesome technique and laidback style has been a star combination: in the last 20 years, French has worked and recorded with top country artists from Redd Volkaert, Slim Dusty and Lee Kernaghan, to Beccy Cole and, more recently, Leo Sayer. He’s even jammed with the legendary Merle Haggard!

While French keeps busy on tour, his other musical passion is playing western swing with the legendary Michel Rose in their band The Feral Swing Katz. Their blend of ‘40s swing, classic country and a touch of jazz has made a huge impact on the Australian scene. In 2001, they earned an MO award for Best Country Band; in 2002, they added a Golden Guitar; then in 2006, the Ferals won the ACE award for Country Group of the Year.