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Tara Louise is one of the region’s most in-demand vocalists whose vocal style has drawn comparisons with famous soul and jazz singers including Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald and Eva Cassidy. She is a prolific performer, fronting Canberra's top show band Smooth Ops and starring in the premier Australian tribute to James Bond, The Name's Bond: The Music of 007, as well as moonlighting with other corporate acts and performing in her duo.

A professionally trained singer and performer of over 10 years, she has a sweet yet powerful tone and a fantastic voice for soul and jazz, with audiences often commenting on the beautiful energy of her voice. At the same time, she also delivers rock, pop and funk tunes with power and conviction.

As a session vocalist she has lent her voice as a backing singer on several recordings, tributes and other live performances. Her duo sees her performing with some of Canberra’s very best professional musicians, lending a beautiful ambience to events with sweet and soulful jazz, soul and r&b, as well as positive vibes and dancefloor energy with popular and modern hits.