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I have long admired Vin Garbutt, the man and the music. His singing, his songs (some self written and some carefully chosen) and his wit and wisdom that has audiences rolling in the aisles from Aberdeen to Adelaide. It is with very great pleasure that I welcome him to the agency. more… |
 Zulu (KwaZulu Natal, S. Africa)
Available for Festivals, concerts, school workshop days, events of all kinds. They are a theatre company, a band, a dance troupe, storytellers and educators all rolled into one. Celebrate cultural diversity with performances and workshops. more… |
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Tanglefoot’s bassist, singer and joint front-man, Al Parrish tours in 2012 with a solo show that’s an eclectic mix of Tanglefoot songs, plus traditional contemporary and self-written items. Al plays not only thestandup bass that he’s well known for, but acoustic and bass guitars, too. More… |
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Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer have developed a strong reputation for a delivering great performances time and time again. Once known mainly for for their instrumental skills with Scottish Smallpipes, accordion, guitar, flute, double bass and Swedish Nyckelharpa, they are now being acclaimed as impressive song arrangers and writers. Vicki & Jonny effortlessly blend traditional material with contemporary interpretations whilst equally creating original self penned… more |
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Featuring Australia’s top one-legged saw player, Who magazine’s ‘most handsome jug player’, and more (equally notable) siblings than you can count, The Perch Creek Family Jugband sing and dance their unique blend of original and traditional repertoire, roving from bluegrass, old-time jazz, and country blues to whatever else they may just happen to fancy. The PCFJB’s signature sound consists of tight 5 part vocal harmonies soaring over the down-home sounds of the 5-string banjo, washboard, jug, double-bass, harmonicas, saw, trombone, kazoo, ukulele, guitar, melodica and tap-dancing. |
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Soundclip: Fair and Tender Ladies – Hamered dulcimer, guitar, violin, cittern, Native American flute, percussion… with songs in many languages and rhythmic roots from Siberia to Morocco. This Anglo-Alaskan duo … more |
 Appalachian Roots with Ira Bernstein & Riley Baugus (USA)
Usually available in November each year.
See Ira dance: Flatfooting: An old-time music and dance variety show full of humor and skill. Appalachian dance plus music from O Brother and Cold Mountain (featuring Riley’s music). Fiddles and Feet: Banjos and Ballads… more |
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Soundclip: Wandering Days, A warm baritone voice, superb guitar and warm style are Dan’s trademark. His smooth melodies cover the entire folk spectrum, with themes traditional, historical, contemporary and universal… more |
Soundclip:Dance Up the Sun – Two lovely, exuberant people who entertain right royally with their clever vocal harmonies, well chosen songs (trad, contemporary and self-penned), guitar and flute … more |
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Soundclip: Braw Sailin’ On the Sea Eileen is one of Canada’s foremost songstresses, equally at home with her own self-written songs or interpreting the tradition. Her voice is as clear as a lark but has the strength of an eagle… more |
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Generally Available
Soundclip: Shep on a roll - To define Shep Woolley is not an easy thing. To some he’s a folk singer who tells funny stories, to others he’s a standup comedian who writes great songs and parodies… more |
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Fully costumed Christmas Shows with authentic instruments. Period carols and Christmas songs, tunes, short stories and general jollity. Great family shows which do good box office. |
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Currently not touring but may be available if an interesting offer comes along. Please enquire |
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Tania Opland & Mike Freeman
Dan McKinnon
Shep Woolley
