Broderick started playing folk music in 1962 and over the years has been involved in writing around 200 songs. He has recorded with artists like Cat Stevens, Steve Cropper and Jimmy Barnes. He has been a key member of bands like The Adderly Smith Blues Band, Carson, The Dingoes and eventually formed the band Broderick Smith’s Big Combo. Hits from the album included My Fathers Hands and Faded Roses. Has an interest in acting and in 1973 was cast in the Rock Opera Tommy playing the part of the father, and later appeared in TV series including Janus, Blue Heelers, Law of the Land, and The Man from Snowy River. In 1995 his album Songster made The Age top ten albums of the year and in 1998 was hailed as being at "the cutting edge of country".

Patience Hodgson is the lead singer of an increasingly popular three-piece band hailing from Brisbane called The Grates. Patience has known drummer Alana Skyring since childhood and they met Guitarist John Patterson whist in drama class. Their big break came after sending a their song Trampoline (which was recorded in Johns shed) to Triple J. Patience is best known for jumping up and down on stage whilst performing their highly energetic and catchy tunes. She is also recognized for wearing bold colors and crazy socks. Their debut album Gravity wont get you high (2006) hit the ARIA charts at #9 and they have received nominations for ARIA Awards, Jack Awards, The Australian Music Prize and the Triple J J Award are released Teeth Lost, Hearts Won in 2008.