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CHRIS SMITHER
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CHRIS SMITHER
Mumford and Sons meets Beach Boys meets the Eagles. This band had the Number 1 Single on the Triple J Unearthed Chart for over a month! 5 Celtic Cousins who sing 5 part harmony and play folk-rock come together in an exciting combination that really gets the crowd dancing!
Chris Smither is one of North America’s leading folk roots artists renowned for his alluring baritone vocals, superb song writing and outstanding musicianship. His songs are set up by his quietly virtuoso guitar playing and the constant gentle rhythm of his feet. His lyrics portray a sophisticated way with words and word play, containing some blistering social commentary, carrying a few unpretentious philosophical gems and of course his dry dark understated humour. Chris is returning to Australia for his sixth tour with his brand new studio recording ‘Hundred Dollar Valentine’.
Friday 11:40am Scrumpy Saturday 4:00pm Scrumpy Sunday 3:50pm Flute ‘n’ Fiddle Monday 10:00pm Scrumpy
CATHERINE OVENDEN Catherine Ovenden has played collected Australian, old time dance music, for the last 30 years and is this year’s NLA, NFF Folk Fellowship recipient. Her area of research is the fiddle music of Joe Yates from the Sofala region, Central Western NSW. Cath played music with Joe in 1985 along with a few other fortunate aural historians. For her performances at the National Folk Festival Cath is joined by Wendy Hodgins and Steve Cook. As part of the Fellowship, Cath will be releasing a CD, ‘The Fiddle Music of Joe Yates’, at the Festival. Friday 1:20pm Scrumpy Saturday 11:30am Trocadero Sunday 3:50pm Budawang
Friday 11:50am Budawang Friday 10:00pm Budawang Saturday 11:40am Scrumpy
CORNERBROOK Cornerbrook is one of Australia’s hottest traditional music bands blending the talents of four of this country’s finest Irish musicians, Ben Stephenson, Cory Clarke, Bridie Burke and Ben McAtamney. They bring a wealth of material to the mix from razor sharp, fast paced jigs and reels to the little heard music of Newfoundland and all the subtleties in between to create an exciting concert experience. Friday 11:30am Trocadero Friday 4:00pm Acoustic Lounge Saturday 7:00pm Scrumpy
CHRIS ORCHARD
Sunday 12:30pm Marquee
Chris is a singer songwriter with a distinctive vocal style. He has been recognised internationally for his songwriting as well as for having a successful television and theatrical career in Australia.
Monday 11:30am Acoustic Lounge
Friday 1:20pm Flute ‘n’ Fiddle
Simone and Craig have been active on the folk circuit for over 12 years. They are known mainly for their proficient musicianship and audience interaction along with the delivery of their own poignant, occasionally capricious, and sometimes ludicrous, hard hitting ballads. They present a wide variety of roots inspired songs and occasional instrumentals and will be joined by Rita Woolhouse (flute), Peter Logue (accordion), Zena Armstrong (whistle/bodhran) and Rylan Dawson (guitar).
Saturday 8:50pm The Terrace Sunday 10:50am Scrumpy
CRAIG AND SIMONE DAWSON
Monday 4:00pm Scrumpy
CRAIG AND SIMONE DAWSON
Friday 9:40pm The Terrace Saturday 4:30pm Carnival Stage Monday 12:30pm Scrumpy
DAMIAN HOWARD BAND, the Damian Howard is probably best known as front man and songwriter for The Ploughboys, an upbeat Australian Folk band and whilst still occasionally performing with The Ploughboys, Damian has recently recorded his 2nd solo album ‘Out Of My Hands’. The story writing, with Damian’s take on life and narrative streams are there as always, but there’s a distinct singer-songwriter vibe to the record. On stage, audiences will receive the best of both worlds with The Ploughboys joining Damian as The Damian Howard Band to perform highlights from Damian’s solo albums plus many of The Ploughboys back song catalogue, together with some 18 years of festivals and touring here and overseas. Friday 1:30pm Song Room Friday 7:00pm Marquee Sunday 11:00pm Scrumpy Monday 3:30pm Budawang