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‘Favourite Kid’ is one to watch

Oct 02 2024 Updated September 26, 2024

Ken Smith

1 min read

Mick Picton from Crossroads Bar in Dubbo with the band “Favourite Kid”. Photo: Dubbo Photo News

Mick Picton from Crossroads Bar in Dubbo is pictured with Saul Roberts, Jaime Roberts and Ethan Roberts from “Favourite Kid” who performed at Mick’s venue recently.

“Favourite Kid”, as you might have guessed, is a sibling trio who have released two songs, with an album in the works.

Their infectious original music is best described as indie-folk, pop rock.

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