Jamie Garlett is launching his emotional debut single, Four Years Old, with a special event at Lyrics Underground, promising an unforgettable experience.
As a blind singer-songwriter from Balladong Country, he crafts music that reflects personal history, resilience, and deep storytelling, resonating with audiences worldwide.
Drawing inspiration from the past, his songs explore themes of family, loss, and strength through heartfelt lyrics and immersive, emotionally charged performances.
Fans can expect a powerful show highlighting his strong voice, unique songwriting, and ability to create music filled with meaning and depth.
Jamie’s debut single, Four Years Old, tells his uncle’s painful story of being taken from family and raised at New Norcia Mission.
The song captures the heartbreak of separation, echoing sorrow and loss through emotionally raw lyrics that carry deep historical significance.
Jamie inherited Retinitis Pigmentosa, a genetic disorder causing blindness, affecting his father and children, shaping his artistic path and musical inspiration.
At ten, his father gifted him a guitar, but he didn’t begin playing seriously until his vision began fading at age twenty-three.
Music became his guiding light, offering healing, strengthening his passion for songwriting, and shaping his distinct creative identity and musical expression.
His artistry reflects perseverance, cultural heritage, and storytelling that connects listeners to raw emotion, personal struggles, and deeply lived experiences.
Beyond music, Jamie inspires younger generations as an emerging elder on Balladong Country, teaching Noongar language through meaningful and engaging songs.
His dedication to cultural preservation helps schoolchildren learn about heritage, strengthening their connection to identity through the transformative power of music.
This event at Lyrics Underground blends music, storytelling, and cultural expression, creating a unique and deeply engaging live performance experience.
Jamie Garlett will be joined by Rob Viney, Jenna Hardie, and Kym Redmond, each bringing their distinctive energy and talent to the lineup.
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Lyric’s Underground is one of Perth’s few purpose-built live music venues. This award-winning space hosts multiple genres of music 3-5 times a week.
Dinner and a show, intimate performers with some of Australia’s best, young and upcoming talented performers, Lyric’s Underground has it all. This space has its private bar where drinks and our full food menu are available, Lyric’s has your evening sorted.
