Andrew Garton & The Smitten Bridge are a multicultural fusion of original songs and instrumentals.

Musical influences are drawn from ‘Zulu’ Maskande and Afrikaans Kaapse Klopse guitar styles fused with progressive folk rock performed by Andrew Garton on lead vocals and steel string guitar, Aaron Leamon on flamenco guitar, Chip Wardale on electric bass and Jamie Slagmolen on cajón.

Other members, when available, include Kate Adam on wind instruments and percussion, Ian Dixon on flugelhorn and Tony Nirta and Kate Chinnick on backing vocals.

Live in lounge rooms.

Debut performance at the Hildebrand Bazaar, May 2014, Hildebrand Ridge Organic Vineyard, regional Victora.