Two Tears In A Bucket who are now based in Brisbane Australia, embark on a soul-stirring journey where emotion meets melody and every note resonates with heartfelt storytelling. A magnetic duo who effortlessly weave together elements of Americana, folk, and blues, creating a sound that is both timeless and deeply resonant. With poignant lyrics that tug at the heartstrings and harmonies that soar, Two Tears in a Bucket invites you into a musical realm where authenticity reigns supreme.

Whether delivering haunting ballads or foot-stomping anthems, their performances are a testament to the power of genuine connection through song. Join the journey, embrace the stories, and experience the magic that unfolds when they perform as either a duo, trio or as a four or five piece band

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Nathan Petersen on all things strings and the main songwriter joins powerhouse vocalist Michelle Fitness on vocals, solid rhythm guitar, banjo, and surefooted stomp percussion.

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They have played Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival 2018, Mitchell Creek Rock and Blues Festival 2019, Blues on Broadbeach 2019 and Airlie Beach Festival of Music twice in 2019 and 2022 as well as Smokin Blues n Roots Event 2023 and Agnes Blues, Roots and Rock festival 2024 to rave audience reviews plus so many more venues and events. Nathan & Michelle have played major Blues Venues and Festivals in Australia and have supported and played alongside Mason Rack, Z Star Trinity, Salt n Steel and Lecia Louise and headlined the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society to a packed house.

 Experience the magic that unfolds when they perform as either a duo, trio or as a four or five piece band.

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In 2017 Two Tears In A Bucket  recorded at Old Dog Studios with Al Pegg and released their debut EP simply called “Debut EP” sold out of the hardcopy albums and it is now available online to purchase at https://twotearsinabucket.bandcamp.com/album/debut-ep

or to listen to https://soundcloud.com/two-tears-in-a-bucket

Two Tears In A Bucket fuse some of the oldest 20th century Blues, Roots and Folk music genres like Piedmont, Delta Country Picking, Appalachian, etc with punk swamp and contemporary grooves. Influenced by ground breaking performers like Chris Whitley, Jeff Lang, Elmore James, Bonnie Raitt, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Robert Johnson and Sydney City Trash.