St Luke’s Hall, 147-149 Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy
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Folk and Acoustic Music Club
Coming Events
Saturday 27 July
Witches Leap
Irish-Australian Folk Noir
together with
Lisa Richards
creative new take on folk, blues and jazz
What: Witches Leap (Aust) and Lisa Richards (USA, Aust)
When: 7.00 pm, Saturday 15 June 2019
Where: St Lukes Hall, 147-149 Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy
Tickets: $10/13/15, available at door from 6.30 p.m.
The cold nights at the end of July are the perfect time for cosy, heart-warming, intimate acoustic music. The Troubadour presents an evening of rich Celtic-Australian Music by Witches Leap, all the way from the Blue Mountains, together with Lisa Richards, a creative and original singer with an enchanting voice, fresh compositions and heaps of talent.
Witches Leap was born out of the kitchen table sessions of County Katoomba. They take the dark modal sounds of old Ireland, filter them through the hanging swamps of the Blue Mountains and cut them with original convict-noir folk songs of black bushrangers and errant redcoats. The haunting and beautiful music from this trio features the ancient earthy tones of the uilleann pipes, wooden Irish flute and bouzouki, along with acclaimed songwriting from Paddy Connor (Lime and Steel) who make a very welcome return to the Troubadour. With original tunes springing from the local sandstone and mythology, Irish trad music goes on a journey through the grit of early New South Wales.
Lisa Richards has recently returned to Australia after more than 20 years living and performing in the USA. She has written and released 6 albums and toured the world. She’s been teaching the art of singing, songwriting and guitar for over 25 years, while continuing to write, record, perform and tour. Her music draws from the traditions of folk, blues and jazz, adding a beautiful voice with fresh and original songs to produce a sound that’s innovative, fresh and unique. No wonder she’s received such acclaim: ‘a tour de force of unflinching and honest writing’ David Costello – Brisbane Courier Mail
With extra guest spots from talented local artists, this will be a fabulous night that is guaranteed to warm your hearts and awaken your senses. Be there early to get the best seats.
| Coming up: | |
Sat 10 August |
Troubaluker Café |
16-18 August |
Sydney Folk Festival |
Sat 24 Aug |
Kejaffi (Aust) – Virtuosic Scottish and Irish fiddle and guitar trio, with a an irresistible highland spirit. |
Sat 21 Sept |
Alanna & Alicia (Aust) – The welcome return of perhaps the best twin sister duet ever! Superb musicianship |
27-29 Sept |
Folk by the Sea Folk Festival, Kiama |
18-20 October |
Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival |
Sat 26 October |
Skinner and T’witch (UK) – Cabaret duo with folk and flamenco roots |
Sun 17 November |
George Mann (USA) – House Concert from NY’s singing labour activist! |
Sat 23 November |
Sadie and Jay (Qld) – Folk and Roots Duo |
14 December |
Troubadour Xmas Program – Home grown mayhem and seasonal fun |
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