Pat Davern is an Australian musician and the guitarist for Grinspoon. His solo album Alexander the Elephant in Zanzibar was nominated for the 2016 ARIA Award for Best Children's Album.[1]

Pat Davern
InstrumentGuitar

During a hiatus for Grinspoon, Davern wrote a book, titled Alexander the Elephant in Zanzibar, which was illustrated by Martin Chatterton. The book was launched in November 2015. Davern also recorded an album version of the book. It featured appearances from Tom Williams, Pete Murray, Alex Lloyd, Megan Washington, Connie Mitchell and members of Kingswood.[2][3]

Discography

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List of albums with selected details
Title Details
Alexander the Elephant in Zanzibar
  • Released: 5 November 2015
  • Format: CD
  • Label: ABC Music/Universal Music (4736064)

Awards and nominations

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ARIA Music Awards

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The ARIA Music Awards is an annual ceremony presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2016 Alexander the Elephant in Zanzibar Best Children's Album Nominated

References

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  1. ^ Encalada, Javier (13 October 2016), "ARIA nomination for Bangalow rock star Pat Davern", Gladstone Observer
  2. ^ Turnbull, Samantha (16 November 2015), "Grinspoon guitarist Pat Davern launches children's book and album", ABC North Coast
  3. ^ Dwyer, Michael (6 November 2015), "Grinspoon's Pat Davern turns Alexander the Elephant in Zanzibar into an album", Sydney Morning Herald