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Toni Pollard, Vocalist/Guitarist & Songwriter was bought up in the South Island of New Zealand, buying her first guitar at age 11 she started playing along to the highly syncopated songs played by her mother, a great ragtime/stride pianist. The love of these early songs and the desire to create her own style is what has led her in her songwriting journey. With an eclectic set of influences ranging from Bill Monroe, Hank Williams, R.L Burnside, Johnny Cash & Tony Joe White she released her Alt.Country album 'This Fire' in 2008 & is at present writing for her new album. . Toni, a graduate of the QLD Conservatorium of Music, currently performs with her Revivalist Jazz & Blues Band & can be seen playing throughout Queensland Festivals, Clubs & Swing Dances, the band released their second album 'Jumpin at The Bug' in 2012.