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- Sunday 25 May 2025 2 p.m. Everglades, Woy Woy
Warren Fahey and the Larrikins
BUSH SONGS AND CITY DITTIES
A Panorama of bush ballads, folksongs, recitations, yarns and curious stories from one of Australia’s most celebrated storytellers.
Warren Fahey has been collecting and performing Australian folklore for over sixty years and is a cultural historian, prolific author, ABC broadcaster and performer. His group, The Larrikins (1969-2015), was recognised for its vibrant interpretation of bush ballads, rare convict broadsides and songs from the wartime trenches, school playgrounds and city larrikin back alleys. Warren will dig deep into his swag and guarantees that nostalgia buttons will be pushed and a smile will be brought to your dial! Warren has been honoured with the Order of Australia, Prime Minister’s Centenary Medal, Golden Gumleaf Award and Australia’s highest award for lifetime achievement in music, The Don Banks Music Award. He prefers to say he is a graduate of the Dingo University of the Outback.
Warren Fahey – concertina, jaw harps and diddling. Marcus Holden – mandolin, fiddle, guitar and whatever else he can find in the boot of his car. Garry Steel- the wizard of the accordion.
Tickets just $20 Members; $25 non-members
Book Now: https://www.trybooking.com/CYJOWHere’s something special you might enjoybefore the show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ5ADe0I1Xo - Friday 28 March 6-9 pm.
Christine Collister (UK) with Michael Fix (Aust) House concert
Christine Collister, from the Isle of Man, draws her inspiration from the Celtic mysteries of the Isle of Man, in the middle of the Irish Sea. He has both the beaches of the Illawarra and a European heritage in his blood.
Between them, vocalist Christine Collister and guitarist Michael Fix create a rare musical synergy, balancing unique arrangements of beautiful, timeless songs with their own unforgettable compositions, transcending cultures and musical traditions to enrapture audiences wherever they perform.
With Christine’s sultry, sensuous voice, combining with Michael’s exquisite guitar playing, the listener is forever transported to places in the soul where only music can take you.
All tickets: Just $25 Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/CYFHY
Check out Collister and Fix here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWFfbdbcwZA
- Sunday 23 March 2025, 2 p.m. Everglades Club
Double Bill: Two great concerts on one afternoon
Kejafi +
VERVE Harmony – directed by Elizabeth W Scott
2.00 – 5.00 p.m. Sunday 23 March
Tickets: $20 Troubadour members/$25 general admission
Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/CYKFS
Kejafi is a fusion of intertwining dual fiddles, octave mandolin and double bass and effortlessly blend beautiful songs and exhilarating traditional and original tunes that celebrate the deep Australian and Scottish connection. Witness their fresh and modern interpretation that breathes new life into the living tradition of folk music. Their world class performances take listeners on a journey inspired by the haunting music of the Scottish Highlands, Ireland and the far flung islands at the north-west edge of Europe.
” VERVE Harmony, from the Central Coast, presents a diverse mix of choral works, including from African, African American, Indigenous, Eastern European and Western European folk traditions. VERVE Harmony is a friendly, welcoming, a cappella vocal group that shares a love of singing in harmony. The exuberant, creative community-based choir is led by multi-talented, new-to-the-Coast musician, Elizabeth W. Scott.
Elizabeth hails from New York and has worked across many musical genres. “We sing world music in many different languages for sheer enjoyment, with public sing-outs by invitation. New members are welcome to join us.” You can find them at verveharmony.com
Check out these performances:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ-08M9QQg4&t=10s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZiISV1-LEQBook Now: https://www.trybooking.com/CYKFS
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