The duo is pure country with shades of folk, bluegrass and more including either a story told, an emotion expressed or a memory shared.

Darryl Bowen, an Australian of Irish descent, has been performing Irish and Australian music for well over a decade, starting as front man for Sydney bush band Barbwire. He penned some of the tracks on Barbwire's album Come to Dinner and, in 2003, he produced a solo album of both originals and covers titled Just a Sniff. 

Lydia Clare came from a musical background with her father Norm and her brother Gary working as brass and woodwind technicians. Clare began performing in the late 90s as an original member and songwriter for the all girl Sydney folk band Wild Honey.

Bowen and Clare came together in 2007 and produced their 14-track debut album Hillbilly Hippy in 2011 with Bill Chambers. They said this was inspired by the peace of the bush and the pioneer spirit that permeates their home in Wheeny Creek, NSW. The duo won the mountain-bluegrass section at the 2011 Canberra Country Music Awards for the album's title track.

Together they are one of the rising country duos gaining accolades and fans. At CCBRF13, they will be showcasing their album "Hillbilly Hippy" as well as old favourites.

Bowen and Clare