Mettes Family Band

Songs by Marianne Mettes

The Mettes Family Band, local Canberrans, is a living room brought to life on stage — a family of songwriters and multi-instrumentalists who take turns leading and sharing music together.

Each member brings their own stories, original songs and family tales of growing up making music. With guitars, harmonica, keyboards, percussion and rich harmonies, the Mettes invite audiences into the heart of their tradition: sharing music, stories and connection, one song at a time.

Step into the heart of a family gathering with the Mettes Family Band — a Canberra-based family of songwriters, singers, and multi-instrumentalists who transform the stage into their living room. Each performance is a warm invitation to share in their long-held tradition of making music together. Every family member takes a turn leading the group, sharing original songs, swapping instruments, and telling stories of growing up surrounded by music and each other.

Audiences can expect a rich blend of heartfelt ballads, toe-tapping folk tunes, and a hint of salty blues, carried by guitars, harmonica, keyboards, percussion and layered harmonies. Between songs, the family shares glimpses of family memories, from living room jam sessions to festival campfire singalongs, celebrating the connections that only music — and family — can create.

No two sets are ever quite the same: the songs shift as each member brings their own style and voice to the circle. It’s a genuine, feel-good folk experience that invites everyone to feel part of the family for a while — clapping and singing along, tapping their feet, and sharing in the stories, laughter and warmth that define the Mettes’ music.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and join the circle — you’ll leave humming a tune and smiling like you’ve just come home.