august 5 - 11 | 2015
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Music hits right note By KYLIE WILSON
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Husband and wife musicians Josh and Isabel Grundy have been taking part in Beechworth’s Kelly Country Pick for a number of years. PHOTO: Wendy Stephens
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THE harmonies of bluegrass music creates images of love, everyday life and community. For Beechworth couple Isabel and Josh Grundy, it is something of a passion, actively pursued during their jam sessions or performances across the region. Both are children of musical parents, and their talents see them involved in local bands Molly’s Dream and Kissin’ Cousins. The couple are also looking forward to the magic of bluegrass and old time music during the Kelly Country Pick, in Beechworth from August 21-23. Josh, a mandolin and guitar player, has grown up with the Kelly Country Pick as a constant presence in his life – in fact, his first stage performance was at the festival when he was a young musician in his mid teens. “I’d only been playing a couple of months…it was a big deal for me at the time,” Joel said. While he has played in many different bands and music genres throughout the years, bluegrass is what he plays most these days. “I love the harmony of it,” he said. “There’s a rich history of songs.” And Joel said his hometown festival has created a strong sense of community between musicians and audiences alike. “There’s a really great vibe among the people that are there,” he said. “Everyone’s willing to sit down and show you something.” Isabel, an experienced fiddle player, said music has been a part of her life since childhood, with many nights spent listening to her father play in a band with Josh’s father. “There’d always be music happening somewhere,” she said. “We were always practising.” continued page |
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