Bush band – Melbourne
Bush band – Melbourne (CODE – 578BJ)
The band are renowned for their fun, entertaining bush dances for all occasions. They are Melbourne’s most sought after dance band. Whether you’re 2 or 102, have never danced before or are highly skilled dancers, this band will be perfect for your bush dance.
Scottish Folk Band – Melbourne
Scottish Folk Band – Melbourne (CODE – 581FR)
Born in Glasgow and respected in Scotland as a fine interpreter of Scots song, her singing style displays her commitment to the tradition and a passion for keeping the old songs and ballads alive.
Her love of traditional Scots song is inspired by the great traveller singers like Jeannie Roberston and Lizzie Higgins. She owes much to tradition bearer Andy Hunter for the insight and wisdom he has shared with her. Fiona has been influenced too by many of the tradition’s revered singers like Gordeanna McCulloch and Jimmy Hutchison, with whom she has been fortunate to share the stage.
Fiona performs with a band of outstanding musicians, her strong, sensitive delivery of Scots song enhanced by fiddle, guitar and harp arrangements that bring new life to the old songs, whilst respecting the traditional style.
Scottish – Melbourne
Scottish – Melbourne (CODE – 582CL)
Recognised as Australia’s premier “Celtic” rock band due to The rapport the band form with any audience and their unquenchable desire to deliver the “traditional” Celtic musical experience, has placed them at the top of the Gaelic music genre in Australia and the Asia Pacific region.
This is a powerful band that skilfully ignites the full-force of the Celtic sound.
From the penetrating beats of the bohdrahn in the battle songs of the Jacobite rebellion to the hypnotising drone of the pipes in the evocative love ballads of Scotland and Ireland, the audience is conquered by the most fiery and delicate textures of Celtic music.
This accompanied by the outrageous antics of the band’s frontman sees audiences singing to every chorus and subsequently enquiring as to where they are performing next.
With a mixture of traditional Scottish and Irish music and modern self penned celtic rock the band represents the best of new age Folk Music. Through a diverse and unique mix of sound’s featuring guitar, mandolin, fiddle, military snare, the highland bagpipes and even a didgeridoo, it is little wonder the band are one of Australia’s most popular festival acts. 6 piece