McAlpine’s Fusiliers - a five piece outfit of Celtic, colonial folk rock from Victoria. They draw upon celtic music from the Australian, Irish & Scottish traditions and combine it with an energetic up-beat punk rhythm to create an intoxicating brew of original music. This has been referred to as "Swaggie Punk". Their Do It Yourself attitude has won them a loyal fan base that sees them constantly hitting the road to play. They released their debut CD is "Sons & Daughters Of The Soil" in June 2007 which was recorded at Pan Studios Geelong with Producer Sally Laver. The cd a musical journey that shows the continuing burning social relevance of folk music and the bands reverence for their influences “Where rebellion, toil, tradition, romance and brute honesty connect” (Mark Coombes KLFM Bendigo).
They mix the traditional instrumentation of Fiddle, Piano Accordion, Banjo, Tin Whistle, Spoons & Lager Phone with Drum Kit & Electric Bass. The band is currently gigging and working on new material for a new release later in the year. Never a dull a moment at their shows, this is music for the drinkers, the dancers, the goldminers, the shearers and those in search of old sounds revived with as much courage and balls as the Catalpa’s glorious rescue in Western Australia! As Mr. Brown says, "Bring A Shovel To Lean On!!
Members: Mr Brown, Sean Loughran, Adam Clusker, Rowan Blackmore, Cam Mitchell
The TõRags - The Craic Is Back! Again!
High energy Celtic Music The To'Rags were formed a few years ago and have built up a strong, loyal following in the folk scene in Tasmania which is starting to extend to other parts of Australia. Major events played at include: Westbury St Patrick's Festival, Cygnet Folk Festival, Tamar Valley Folk Festival, Taste of Tasmania, Seafarers Festival, Tas Fleadh Ceol, The Craic Is Back. The To'Rags are a great live act. You'll be tapping your toes to the beat of the Bodhran, singing along with the songs you all know and quite a few you don't.
Tom Meldrum: Vocals, Bouzouki, Whistles.
Mike Shegog: Vocals, Guitar.
Jeremy Sibson: Bodhran.
Mat Woolley: Vocals, Mandolin, Guitar.
Annie Parsell: Vocals, Accordian.
Ross Smithard: Fiddle
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The Fooks - Enjoy a creative concoction of traditional tunes and original songs from this young celtic trio.
Featuring Lindsey’s sweet vocals and honest, thought provoking lyrics (winner of 2008 Cygnet Youth Blackboard Concert), Bridget’s fabulous fiddle (winner of the Westbury Irish Music Awards 2008) and innovative guitar from Josh Dunn.
Lindsey Meldrum - Vocals Bridget Hickey - Fiddle, backing vocals Josh Dunn - Guitar
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Joanne Mitchelson and Emily Sanzaro
We are delighted that Joanne Mitchelson (local landscape artist and musician) has invited Emily Sanzaro to join her on stage for the 2010 St Patrick's Festival. They will be performing traditional Irish favourites. The beautiful music created by these two is not to be missed.
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Eddie Tuleja
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Eddie Tuleja is originally from New Jersey. In another life back in the USA, he was a founding member of King Harvest which enjoyed great success in the USA and Europe in the early 70's. Eddie has worked with such greats as The Beach Boys, Seals & Crofts, and Gary Puckett. For several years he has also been launching out into classical guitar.
Well-known in the North of the State, Eddie now lives in Deloraine and is a professional musician, teaching and playing across Northern Tasmania. Eddie has been the genesis & linchpin of many of Meander Valley’s musical endeavours. He sings and plays guitar in several bands including the popular Meander Men's Choir. His influence in our valley is gratefully acknowledged. |
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Daideo and the Blue Mosquitoes
Daideo and the Blue Mosquitoes have an energetic vibrant sound - mixing traditional Celtic music with contemporary sounds. Their influences have been a mixture of folk legends and local/national bands including inspiration drawn from Sunas and the Borstal Boys.
Think the Pogues with mellow undertones of Dougie Maclean and a harsh hint of the Cranberries. Basically the Blue Mosquitoes are aiming to take celtic folk music to a whole new generation and have already started to introduce their own material that aims to promote an exciting fusion between past and present.
The band formed in 2006 and comprises four very talented and versatile young musicians: Hannah (Mad Fiddle, Keys, Guitar and Vocals) and Stuart (Crazy on Guitar, Mandolin and Bass), their cousin Chris (Hardcore Bodhran, Keys, Guitar, Whistle, Vocals), and then there's Moire (Bass, Whistle and Raging Vocals).
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The Foley Artists play a blend of Celtic and Bluegrass......
...... with an emphasis on improvisation having gained experience and professionalism beyond their average age of 14.
The band plays at Salamanca Market most weekends and the combination of the band’s age, mix of cool modern tunes, timeless classics and driving reels and jigs makes them a hit with the crowds of locals and tourists. The group is made up of Hannah Foley (fiddle), twins Declan (guitar) and Hugh Foley (4-string banjo, 5-string banjo, Irish bouzouki, flute) Lochie Foley (mandolin) and Madison Smith (bass).
The band has performed successfully at events such as the Wooden Boat Festival, Taste of Tasmania, Hamilton Show, Huon Show, Cygnet Folk Festival, Evandale Village Fair & National Penny Farthing Races, Port Fairy Fringe Folk Festival, Derwent Valley Autumn Festival as well as gigs at The Republic Bar, The New Sydney Hotel, Longley International Hotel, and Brookfield Vineyard.
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Leila May - Celtic Country
Winner of Senior Female Vocal at the 2009 Queensland Country Music Festivals.
Leila will entertain with her performance based on a lifetime of playing and writing music. Leila's Festival offering might be best described as Celtic Country with just a hint of her Pacific heritage thrown in for exotic flavouring.
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The Longford Morris Dancers
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Now based in Launceston, the Longford Morris Dancers grew out of a workshop at the Longford Folk Festival in 1979 and have been entertaining the public at fairs and festivals ever since.
Morris dancing is a traditional form of English Folk Dancing. It is a colourful, lively, energetic and fun form of dance done in sets of four to six people to live music with the ringing of bells around the legs, waving of hankies and clashing of sticks.
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Irish Dancers
We are pleased to announce that the Aileen Pointer Dancers, one of Tasmania's finest Irish Dancing schools, will be displaying their skills in the beautiful and graceful Irish dance.
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