Melbourne based guitarist, singer, songwriter Jeb Cardwell is an experienced and passionate performer who is well respected in the industry. He has opened for artists such as Steve Earle and Tony Joe White. He is an accomplished songwriter who collaborated with his sister, TripleJ ‘Unearthed’ winner Abbie Cardwell, to co-write ‘Anchored’ which won them the American BMI Songwriting Competition.
Back in 2012 Jeb performed on the album ‘Wreck & Ruin’ by Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson. Jeb still performs and tours with Kasey Chambers regularly.
In 2021 Jeb released his debut studio album ‘My Friend Defiance’ which had for a long time been eagerly anticipated by his fans and peers and has since been hailed by Henry Wagons of DoubleJ radio as - One of the greatest albums of the year by an Australian artist. It’s a bluesy, Americana, Beatles-esque lesson in guitar tones dripping with Southern swagger, interweaving synth and piano melodies, slide guitar riffs, rich and soulful vocals. It’s described by Rhythms Magazine as - An album that carries with it the poise and assuredness that comes from two decades of playing, writing and singing with the best of them.
Three singles were released from that album, with ‘Blood Moon’ reaching #2 on the AMRAP charts.
All songs on the album are written by Jeb Cardwell. It was recorded and mixed at Union St Studios and mastered by Grammy award-winning Brian Lucey (Black Keys, Lucinda Williams, Liam Gallagher). My Friend Defiance features the crème de la crème of Melbourne's recording artists: Roger Bergodaz (Lost Ragas, Tex Perkins, Jordie Lane), Tim McCormack (Stella Angelico, Downhills Home), Bernie McMahon (Tracy McNeil & The Good Life, Jeff Lang), Mic Hubbard (Ella Hooper, Spencer P. Jones) and the Wolfgramm Sisters. Special guests include Kasey Chambers and Butch Norton (Eels, Lucinda Williams). The album is produced by Jeb Cardwell, Roger Bergodaz and Tim McCormack.
Jeb’s debut studio album ‘My Friend Defiance’ is available on iTunes and Spotify through ‘Blind Date Records’.
In 2023 Jeb released his latest single ‘The River’ which is available on all streaming platforms.
“One of the greatest albums this year by an Australian artist”
“An album that carries with it the poise and assuredness that comes from two decades of playing, writing and singing with the best of them”
“A mean guitarist who plays slide like he just walked out of Austin, Texas.”
“Jeb Cardwell is one of my favourite all round musicians in Australia. Master of guitar, banjo, dobro and can sing his arse off! I love him.”
“Jeb Cardwell is my favourite banjo/dobro/guitar player in the country. Love making music with him.”
“One of Australia’s best guitarists”
“Jeb Cardwell is a killer guitarist.”
“Blood Moon is laid back and cool in a way that only a master of guitar like Jeb Cardwell can pull off. This song is hypnotic in the best possible way and testament to Cardwell’s skill as a songwriter.”
“Jeb’s debut album sounds tuff without breaking a sweat, but you can kick back to it too.
I don’t hear many records that can float the two vibrations in the air at the same time, like Jeb can.
Also recommended for road trips.”
“His finger work during a guitar solo is quite literally jaw-dropping.”