Darren Hart, better known as multi-instrumentalist Harts, will bring his music to Wollongong for the first time on March 4.
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The 24-year-old has released two albums and one EP in the past five years, has worked with the late Prince and now has his sights set on meeting Stevie Wonder.
“The absolute ultimate goal was Prince, and i got that opportunity a few years ago which was amazing so it’s hard to go anywhere from there,” he said.
“I think from there the ultimate would be Stevie Wonder, he’s always a huge idol and and huge hero of mine.
“A lot of the older musicians I want to live up to because they kind of paved the way for what I’m doing ... there’s only very few legends that are still around.”
Most recently he’s been working as a mentor to Wollongong singer/songwriter Lucy “Leo” Mills.
She’s part of a virtual band where members from around the country collaborate on a song solely via the internet.
Hart said the finished product out in the coming weeks, while also said it’s quite common for artists to utilize cyber space.
“People are a lot more connected with internet and a lot more connected with other musicians regardless of if you're from a city or a regional area,” he said.
“I think that’s what’s really helped connect a lot of musicians.”
Harts said he’s looking forward to playing in a bunch of places he’s never been before on the upcoming ‘Smoke Fire Hope Desire’ tour.
“My sound guy Jordan is actually from Wollongong … I haven't heard much about it, all I know it’s nicknamed The Gong,” he laughed.
“Most of the dates on this tour, some regional areas as well as big cities I’ve never played its going to be a good experience to see how the music is spreading and ... play to new audiences.”