The Love Finders Band is a band based near Perth, in Western Australia.
The Love Finders Band features guitars, keyboards, bass, flute and drums. The band's deep love for storytelling through their music brings together a show featuring the band’s own unique musical style. Classics from gentle acoustic renditions, to lively house rockers and searing blues… and always some surprises! We are all very dear friends, like an adopted extended family.
The band members are Michael King on guitar and vocals, Segolene King on keyboards and vocals, Campbell Carew on drums and percussion, Nathan King on bass and vocals, Camille Nelson on guitar and vocals, Jay Birch on guitar and vocals, and Elinor van Ommen on flute and vocals. Amy Falconbridge is our sound engineer yet she also comes up to play drums on occasion and also plays keyboards from the mixing desk. The Love Finders Band play easy going traditional blues, classic country, classic rock, instrumentals, and swing classics.
The band brings their great love of making music together and a deep friendship between the players, where the music is all about weaving the feeling and the story-telling. Coupling heart-felt guitar and vocals, Segolene's tinkering of the keys and vocal magic, Campbell's joyous drums, Nathan's salt-of-the-earth bass playing and vocals (and his ubiquitous white hat!), Camille's and Jay's amazing harmonies, and Elinor's flute, this is music to uplift and enlighten, not just entertain.
We perhaps have somewhat of an unusual style, attitude and motivation than many others these days, in that it's not so much about a spectacle, rather it's simply about providing entertainment and bringing joy to the audience. We make music for people who listen with their hearts rather than their eyes :). We make it all about the music. We almost exclusively play theatre shows. Our behavior is professional and courteous in all moments. We love our music and we love sharing our love of music with others. Some might call that soul.
The Love Finders Band came to life in 2015, drawing from the members' shared love of a wide range of popular and classic music. The band was born of a nostalgic fondness for the old days when you could go and enjoy a great show with good friends and family, to see a band that was all about just sharing a really fun time. With over 100 years of collective involvement in live music, the band has an eclectic repertoire that ranges from the swing standards of Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra, classic rock from the likes of Buddy Holly and Frankie Valli, to Bryan Adams and Pink Floyd, blues from the likes of Gary Moore, Link Wray, BB King, ZZ Top and Eric Clapton, and country ranging from Kenny Rogers, Steve Earle and The Highwaymen to Keith Urban, Willie Nelson and The Dixie Chicks….. and everything in between.
Michael King(on guitar & vocals) has been involved in the live music scene on and off since the early 1980's, having done sound engineering and lighting for bands, theatre productions, festivals and fashion parades as his main hobby for over 20 years. He was a late starter playing music, like many people Michael knew a few chords but couldn't play a song right through, until he started guitar lessons when he was 46 years old. Michael has worked as an educator in the field of personal growth since 1993. He is also a qualified toolmaker and mechanical engineer who loves restoring vintage motorcycles. He is an avid student of world history and a keen collector. His eldest son is the bass player, and his wife Segolene plays keyboards and sings in the band. "Making music with your family and friends is about as good as it gets!", Michael says.
Campbell Carew(drums) and Nathan King(bass and vocals) are the engine room, the rhythm section of the band.
Campbell works as a Cyber Security Consultant and has qualifications in Business Leadership and Life Coaching. Like Michael he too is a later starter as a musician, not learning the drums until he was in his mid 40's. Cam brings the percussive groove through a combination of state of the art electronic and classic acoustic sounds.
Nathan is a qualified life coach and aspiring author. He started playing bass in high school. He loves classic English cars and motorcycles. Nathan also facilitates personal development groups and healing circles for people of all ages who wish to get transcend their fears and embrace their potential.
Segolene King(keyboards, guitar, harp and vocals) grew up in France before travelling, living, and studying extensively throughout the world. She finally settled in Australia in 2006. Segolene is a personal growth consultant and life coach, a mother and wife. She has a degree in Psychology and International Politics as well as a Degree in International Business. She and Michael were married in 2010 and have a daughter together. Segolene has had a passionate love for music of all genres since adolescence. Music has always moved her heart and inspired her. She hopes in turn to move and inspire others through the sharing of the music from an authentic place.
Maile Camille Nelson is a vocalist and guitarist in the band. Camille is also a vocal coach and our bass players partner.
Amy Falconbridge is our Sound Engineer. Amy has widely travelled the world and is a practicing qualified Naturopath, having previously studied psychology. She is in many ways the heart of the band.
Elinor van Ommen is our ethereal flute player. Elinor is a PHD Psychologist.
Jay Birch is a vocalist and guitarist in the band. He operate two businesses, one as a landscaper and the other as a life coach.
The Love Finders Band Crew
Amy Falconbridge is our sound engineer. John Kurzer is our stage manager. Nerida Miles is in charge of our light show. Marguerite Carney is our assistant sound engineer. John and Michael have been the best of mates for almost thirty years.
