Saturday Nov 23rd | 9-11 pm
The Drunken Poet | 65 Peel Street | West Melbourne
Nashville sound across
a spectrum of styles
Singer, songwriter, actor and all around compulsive creative, Presley Davis Jr’s vocal tones and song-writing chops make you wish you grew up in his family.
Effortlessly traversing musical styles and traditions, each part of his three record project Eclecta Trifecta will blow different parts of your mind. With players like Grammy award winning Michael Cleveland and one of the world’s fastest 5 string banjo players, Johnny Butten, tearing it up on these tunes, you know it’s quality stuff.
Keep your eyes and ears out for a show near you!
Upcoming Shows
Eclecta Trifecta Album Releases
Roadside Magnolia
The dixieland jazz chapter of
Eclecta Trifecta
Torana Americana
The country and bluegrass chapter of
Eclecta Trifecta
As featured on ABC Country’s Grass Roots
Birdlife
The soul, rhythm & blues chapter of Eclecta Trifecta
Australian National Busking Championships
2023 – Judges Award – Best Americana – Rutherglen Heat
2023 – 2nd place People’s Choice & 3rd place Open Age – Kilmore Heat
2023 – Encouragement Award Open Age – Cooma Heat
2022 – 2nd place Open Age – Rutherglen Heat
2022 – 3rd place Open Age – Kilmore Heat
Who is Presley Davis Jr?
Presley Davis Jr’s father, a member of the Nicky Capodice Banjo Band, gave him his first guitar and tenor banjo at 8 years old. At 17, Presley was contracted to sing old jazz favourites 6 nights a week. By the age of 25 he was touring the USA performing with different bands in different styles including bluegrass, blues, soul and rock. At 30 he moved to Naarm/Melbourne, Australia, the hometown of his wife where for the last 20 years he has played and sung with local bands.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, hemmed in by the world’s longest lockdown, he decided to record three different records in three different styles and release them all on one day.
Roadside Magnolia
A New Orleans style jazz/blues record honouring the music taught to him by his late father. This record has tenor banjo, tuba, piano, trombone, clarinet and vocals on songs Presley has been playing for 40 years that will make you swoon.
Torana Americana
A country album featuring bluegrass style songs alongside traditional country western tunes. With a real focus on harmony vocals and a good helping of award winning guest pickers from across the globe, this’ll get your boots tapping.
Birdlife
This rhythm and blues influenced record sees Presley exploring the r&b, funk and soul vibes he was steeped in while playing in bands around Chicago and St Louis.
Soulful, Heart-Tugging Lyrics
Presley Davis’s unguarded lyrics effortlessly tug at your heartstrings, leaving a lasting emotional impact.
Expressive Melodies Stir the Soul
Soulful melodies from a lifetime steeped in blues, funk, gospel and country music.
Masterful Musicianship
Presley Davis Jr is a musician with over four decades of experience playing almost any musical instrument he can get his hands on.
Presley Davis Jr. acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and pays respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders past, present and emerging.
I tip my hat to the generations of musicians, writers and artists upon whose shoulders I stand. Particularly those who struggled against seemingly insurmountable barriers to have their voices heard, and those who have personally shared their wisdom and creativity with me.