2009 Festival Artists A to Z Schedule

The following listing shows artists, short biographies, performances times and locations.

Updated 27 May 2009. Subject to change.

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A FRENCH BUTLER CALLED SMITH

A FRENCH BUTLER called SMITH first starting jamming together in mid 2008 and began formulating their own new style of high energy, organic funk and world roots music. Consisting of Scott French, Jake ‘the Butler’ Martin and Brennan Smith, the instrumental trio have been busy pumping dancefloors and jamming with various guests from horn sections to didgeridoos and occasional guest vocalists. They’ve just finished recording their debut EP recorded at Lovestreet Studios and are planning to take their new funk, latin, reggae, gypsy sound to audiences far and wide.

FRI V1 Smigs Stage 8:45pm-9:15pm
SAT V4 Bazils 7:30pm-8:30pm
SUN V1 Smigs Stage 9pm-10:15pm

AMI WILLIAMSON

“Ami’s show is one of the most original I’ve seen in a long time. She has a rare talent and a natural flair for lyrics; this is an artist to watch” - Eric Bogle. “ONE WOMAN SHOW AT ITS BEST. Ami Williamson will astound you with her beautiful vocals, edgy songwriting and sheer stage presence- a must see!” (Drum Media) “Ami has created something that’s not quite country, not quite folk, not quite classical and not quite pop, but an exciting mix of all of the above and more.” (Sunday Arts ABC)

FRI V2 The Man 8:45pm-9:25pm
SAT V1 Smigs Stage 5:15pm-6:30pm
SUN V6 Sundeck 9pm-10:15pm
MON V2 The Man 12:45pm-1:45pm

AZADOOTA

Always welcoming travelling musicians, backpackers and nomads of all persuasions, the fluid nature of Azadoota’s lineup makes every performance unique. The one constant however, is Iraqi-born front man, singer and songwriter Robin Zirwanda. Robin spent the early part of his career as a percussionist, before the rising profile of world music pioneers Youssou N’Dour and Salif Keita prompted him to step out from behind the congas and unleash Assyrian lyrics onto unsuspecting pub-goers. Defying ethnic barriers as well as musical ones, Robin has created with Azadoota a true hybrid of contemporary musical cultures. “Azadoota” is Assyrian for “Freedom”.

FRI V2 The Man 11:30pm-12:10am
SAT V1 Smigs Stage 10:30pm-12am
SUN V5 Jax 10:30pm-12am

BIG ERLE

Self described as Bent Bluegrass with an Afro twist. His strong vocal overlays his fingerpicking slide/lapslide/acoustic guitar style. The driving rhythm and beats of Drewe (bass) Kade and Damo (percussion) bend the classic blues style reflecting its tribal origins. Big Erle also features the fabulous trumpet playing of Matt Ward creating a unique and tempered style.

FRI V2 The Man 7:15pm-7:45pm
SAT V2 The Man 6pm-7pm
SUN V8 The Eiger - 3.30pm-4.45pm
SUN V1 Smigs Stage 7:15pm-8:30pm
MON V2 The Man 11:45am-12:30pm

BIG SNORE HAMMERS

Big Snore Hammers is 12 year old Samuel De Santi’s dream band come to life. The band was assembled for the Illawarra Folk Festival in 2002 when Sam was 5 years old. Since then the band has performed at Illawarra Folk Festivals, Woodford Folk Festivals, National Folk Festivals and the Port Fairy Folk Festival!The band of musicians has members of Wongawilli, Obrobini and friends playing an array of acoustic instruments with lots of percussion for high energy jigs, reels and polkas. Sam leads the band playing bodhran, fiddle and anything else he can bang.

SAT V3 Perisher Centre 3pm-4pm
SUN V6 Sundeck 10:45pm-12am

BLESSING OF THE SNOW

This is a tradition at the beginning of the skiing season at Perisher Valley.
SAT V3 Perisher Centre 10am-10:45am
BRUCE MATHISKE
Bruce Mathiske’s fiery fretwork of solo guitar orchestra playing bass, rhythm & melody at once, encompassing a huge range of genres from swing to Latin, Jazz to African, Folk to flamenco, gypsy to ambient/landscape simultaneously playing didgeridoo. You will be taken on a journey with infectious rhythms from far flung corners of his guitar.

FRI V1 Smigs Stage 5:45pm-6:15pm
SAT V2 The Man 1:30pm-2:30pm
SUN V6 Sundeck 4:30pm-5:30pm
MON V1 Smigs Stage 12pm-12:45pm

CAROL HEUCHAN

Carol Heuchan comes from the Hunter Valley (though once lived in Cooma). An accomplished horsewoman, she taught riding and competed and judged extensively throughout Australia and internationally. In 2003, her first book “Horseplay” was published and following its huge success, she ‘fell’ in to the world of Bush Poetry, literally taking it by storm and in just a few short years has won an absolute swag of prestigious performance and writing awards for everything from heart warming to utterly hilarious!

SAT V6 Sundeck 11am-12:15pm
SAT V6 Sundeck 4:15pm-5:30pm
SUN V1 Smigs Stage 10am-11:45am
SUN V6 Sundeck 3pm-4pm (Snowy Poetry Competition)
SUN V8 The Eiger 7:25pm-7:50pm
MON V2 The Man 9:30am-10:30am

CIRCUS IN THE SNOW FUN FOR KIDS

With over a decade of experience in performing arts, this circus activity will have most of you juggling, spinning multiple hoops and plates all at once within one workshop! Facilitated by Wendy Regan who has worked for Circus Wow, Circa, Circus Monoxide, Circus Half High, Australian Choreographic Centre, Australian Theatre for Young People, Shopfront Theatre, Theatre for the Deaf and so many more fantasic companies as well as many festivals throughout Australia.

SAT V11 Kids Stage 10am-10:30am
SAT V11 Kids Stage 2:30pm-3pm
SUN V11 Kids Stage 10am-10:30am
SUN V11 Kids Stage 3:45pm-4:15pm
MON V11 Kids Stage 10am-10:30am
MON V11 Kids Stage 11:30am-12pm

DAMON DAVIES AND DAMIEN NEIL

Betwixt darkness and light stand the brother knights of AHhh. Damon and Damien, fighting the prevailing darkness of modern living. From East-West, Blues-Grass, Monk-Funk, Irish-Gibberish, these young men are a match for noone - except each other. From the sublime-the rediculas, Damon and Damien offer an exciting blend of Acoustic Roots music.

FRI V2 The Man 5pm-5:30pm
SAT V7 Corroborree 12pm-1:15pm
SUN V1 Smigs Stage 5:30pm-6:45pm

DANIEL CHAMPAGNE

A young singer /songwriter guitarist with a musical depth stretching well beyond his 19 years and guitar chops that simply have to be seen to be believed. As a journalist recently wrote ‘Daniel Champagne has not only mastered his instrument, he’s conquered it!’ Using a variety of funky tunings, Daniel combines 2-hand tapping, classical picking, fiery runs and extensive percussive use of the body.

SAT V7 Corroborree 10:30pm-11:30pm
SUN V8 Base 1720 Bar 8pm-9:15pm
SUN V10 Guthega Alpine Inn 1pm-2pm

DAVIDSON BROTHERS

Just into their early 20s, the Davidson Brothers are Australia’s number one Bluegrass act. Having toured Australia extensively and the USA, these two young blokes have all the energy & drive of their generation and an innate ability to transpose that to a younger audience. They won their first Golden Guitar award in 2009 for Instrumental of the year and both Hamish & Lachlan hold current National Bluegrass Championships.

SAT V6 Sundeck 12:45pm-2pm
SAT V8 The Eiger 7:30pm-8:30pm
SUN V1 Smigs Stage 12:15pm-1:30pm

DENIZEN

Imagine yourself enjoying a drink and listening to high energy Irish/Australian Pub Folk & Roll - then Denizen is for you. Classic folk songs take a journey with rhythm and attitude. Expect the odd divergence into plugged bagpipe music as well.

SAT V4 Bazils 1:30pm-2:30pm (Irish Pub Singalong)
SAT V6 Sundeck 11:15pm-12:30am

ENDA KENNY & LINDSAY MARTIN

Dublin born songwriter, Enda Kenny has lived in Melbourne, Australia since 1987. Like the seanachies and yarn spinners before him, Enda’s songs describe stories of life, of humour, of nature and injustice. Enda’s gift as a performer is his ability to bring alive the individual experience in a way his audience intuitively relates to. ‘Australia’s finest folk-singer’ SMH ‘ Enda’s songs get right to the heart of the Australian experience and accompanists don’t come any better than Lindsay Martin’ Fairbridge Festival WA

SAT V2 The Man 3pm-4pm
SUN V1 Smigs Stage 2pm-3:15pm
SUN V6 Sundeck 7:30pm-8:30pm

FESTIVAL OPENING

Mike Kelly, the Federal member for Eden-Monaro, will officially open the Snowy Mountains of Music at the Perisher Centre.

SAT V3 Perisher Centre 11am-11:30am

FRANKLYN B PAVERTY BUSH BAND

Based in Canberra, Franklyn B Paverty has been one of Australia’s most respected and popular bush bands for over 30 years. With 7 quality albums behind them, they are performing better than ever. Their own unique, lively, entertaining style is as popular as ever. Over the years they have made countless TV and radio appearances, appeared at most Australian folk festivals (including numerous appearances at the National Folk Festival in Canberra) as well as being constantly in demadn in their home town of Canberra. One of the true survivors of the Australian folk scene.

SAT V2 The Man 12pm-1pm
SUN V2 The Man 5:15pm-6:30pm (Folklore of the Snowy)
SUN V8 The Eiger 8:45pm-10pm
MON V7 Corroborree 12:30pm-1:15pm

HANDSOME YOUNG STRANGERS

The Handsome Young Strangers (HYS) are a six piece from Sydney who exploded onto the live scene in 2005 with their brand of colonial, folk / rock madness. They sing tunes about bushrangers, shearing, droving, war veterans and iconic Australians .... and all delivered with the intensity of a runaway victa lawnmower ! HYS take their influences from such revered acts as: The Bushwackers, Redgum, Roaring Jack and Weddings Parties Anything whilst displaying an originality that shines through in their own songs.

FRI V2 The Man 9:40pm-10:20pm
SAT V6 Sundeck 7:45pm-9pm
SUN V5 Jax 8:30pm-10 pm
SUN V3 Perisher Centre 2pm-3pm

HIGH FIDELITY

High Fidelity is a dynamic instrumental trio from the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia, whose music showcases the many facets of violin or fiddle playing. Consisting of violinists Niki Donald and Caroline Trengove, and guitarist Simon Dyos, they bring together the worlds of folk, rock, country and classical to produce original music which is both moving and highly energetic. High Fidelity will take it’s listeners through a myriad of musical moments from a passionate Tango, to an Irish Air, on to a foot stomping Hoe-Down and into a Rock ballad.

SAT V8 Base 1720 Bar 8pm-9:15pm
SUN V6 Sundeck 6pm-7pm
SUN V10 Guthega Alpine Inn 2:30pm-3:30pm

HODDLE

Australian traditional music from the national collections, Irish instrumental from friends, jazz, blues and ‘popular’ music from everywhere and everywhen are all blended with care and taste to create Hoddle. Fiddle, flute and guitars with clear and bright vocals, they bring a fresh approach to the traditions of folk music. Kevin Bradley, guitars, mandolin and vocals, has been playing folk music for nearly thirty years, and has a deep knowledge of the Australian folk music collections. Peter Woodley is flute player who has been playing Irish music since the late 1970s. He performed with the High Notes. Jacqui Bradley sings and plays fiddle and won the Chris Wendt award in 2005

SAT V10 Guthega Alpine Inn 2:30pm-3:30pm
SUN V4 Bazils 1:45pm-3pm

HUMBUG

Take some bush musicians and 60s rock guitarists, a classical flautist and a few community choir singers and actors and you have Humbug! While recently described as ‘Canberra’s best Celtic group’, Humbug’s repertoire is as varied and eclectic as the backgrounds of its members. Lively performances feature distinctive vocal harmonies reviving songs rarely heard these days - from poignant Celtic ballads to rousing singalongs of favourite 60s & 70s standards.

SAT V8 The Eiger 5:15pm-6:30pm
SUN V6 Sundeck 10:30am-11:30am
MON V2 The Man 10:45am-11:30am

JAN LEWIS & LINTON VOGEL

Jan Lewis and Linton Vogel are from the Cudgewa in north-east Victoria. They like to encourage all ages to participate in Bush Poetry and music; at local events, schools, Pub singalongs and seniors activity groups. Jan is a Bush Poet and singer, and Linton plays button accordion.

SAT V6 Sundeck 11am-12:15pm
SAT V11 Kids Stage 1pm-1:30pm (Mountain Huts & Brumbies)
SAT V6 Sundeck 4:15pm-5:30pm
SUN V1 Smigs Stage 10am-11:45am
SUN V6 Sundeck 3pm-4pm (Snowy Poetry Competition)
MON V2 The Man 9:30am-10:30am

JENNY M THOMAS

“Jenny M Thomas rescues Australian folk from the world of beards and blue jeans” THE AGE. A Golden Fiddle Award winner, she is a fiddle-singer who challenges tradition with breathtaking confidence as she tours her music around the world. As a former Circus Oz performer and orchestral soloist, she has no fear and is influenced as much by Radiohead and Bjork as the old trad players. She doesn’t just sing traditional Australian songs; she plays with them, rips them apart and lovingly puts them back together as “works of exquisite beauty” (Music Forum).

SAT V7 Corroborree 3:30pm-4:45pm
SUN V6 Sundeck 12pm-1pm
MON V1 Smigs Stage 11am-11:45am

JIM HAYNES

Jim is the resident Australiana Humorist on Radio 2UE and appears regularly on TV and radio. He has total sales of over 70,000 albums. Over 25,000 sales alone of the album It’s Nothing Serious. Jim has had 6 top 5 hits on Country Charts Went Cheyrl Went Feral and Don’t Call Wagga Wagga Wagga. Jim has won ‘Comedy Song of the Year’ at the Tamworth Festival 4 times and three Australian Bush Laureate awards for ‘Book of the Year’.

SAT V6 Sundeck 11am-12:15pm
SAT V7 Corroborree 1.45pm-3.00pm (Concert)
SAT V6 Sundeck 4:15pm-5:30pm
SAT V8 The Eiger 10:30pm-11pm (Late Night Comedy)
SUN V1 Smigs Stage 10am-11:45am
SUN V6 Sundeck 3pm-4pm (Snowy Poetry Competition)
SUN V8 The Eiger 7pm-7:25pm
MON V2 The Man 9:30am-10:30am

JOHN BROOMHALL TRIO

John Broomhall, Johnny Spillane and David De Santi have been part of the Australian folk music scene for over 20 years performing in various bands and contributing to the organisation of festivals and events. They all enjoy performing Australian material and sharing it as well in sessions and informal workshops and performances. John has been a prolific songwriter in the traditional Australian folk style with a number of albums: Broken Hill Miner, Free as the Breeze and Driftin Down the Darling. He originally hails from Broken Hill, but has lived in the Illawarra enough years to become a local.

SAT V4 Bazils 12pm-1pm
SUN V7 Corroborree 12pm-1:15pm

JOHN TAYLOR BLUEGRASS SESSIONS

John is a ‘banjophonist’ and will lead some hot picking and plucking with a mighty fine bunch of musicians. Expect spontaneity and energy.

SAT V8 The Eiger 3:30pm-4:45pm (Bluegrass Jam)
SUN V7 Corroborree 8:30pm-9:30pm (Bluegrass Fireside Jam)

KAMERUKA BUSH ORCHESTRA

The KBO is an Australian dance band collective that provides the music and caller for a regular community dance at Kameruka hall playing collected Australian dance tunes. This is a bush dance you won’t forget!

SAT V11 Kids Stage 4pm-5pm (Family Bush Dance)
SUN V7 Corroborree 1:45pm-3pm (Bush Tunes and Singalong)

LILLI PILLI TALES

Lilli and Ann will will spark your dream time travels with stories, music and song. Grab a hot chocolate, a glass of muscat and warm those toes with stories by the fireside. Lilli is a professional storyteller and Ann a music therapist. They have been performing together for a couple of years.

SAT V11 Kids Stage 10:45am-11:15am
SAT V11 Kids Stage 1:45pm-2:15pm
SAT V7 Corroborree 9pm-10pm (Bed Time Stories for Adults)
SUN V11 Kids Stage 10:45am-11:15am
SUN V11 Kids Stage 1:45pm-2:15pm

MIKE MARTIN TRIO

Mike, a collector of tunes (Joe Yates Collection) and a regular performer at festivals, along with Ross Smithard and Sam Martin provide a mix of accoustic folk from contemporary and traditional tunes and songs.

SAT V10 Guthega Alpine Inn 1pm-2pm
SUN V8 Base 1720 Bar 9:45pm-11pm
MON V6 Sundeck 9:30am-10:15am

MOTHERS OF INTENTION

The ‘mothers of intention‘ are a spirited four piece band sharing a love of music and an enduring friendship. With vocals, guitars, fiddle, mandolin, recorder, bodhrans and doumbek. Their extensive repertoire includes a vibrant mix of Celtic, Folk, Original and Folk inspired covers. From Irish standards, soulful ballads sung in three part harmony to fast jigs and reels and slow airs. An eclectic mix of music to dance or listen to.

FRI V2 The Man 5:45pm-6:15pm
SAT V8 Base 1720 Bar 9:45pm-11pm
SUN V4 Bazils 3:30pm-5pm (Karifolkie)
MON V6 Sundeck 10:30am-11:15am

NICK RHEINBERGER

Nick is one of the most versatile performers in the country, playing gigs with his band, solo and children’s shows, comedy spots, blues jams and poetry breakfasts. He can be found hosting his own show on ABC Local Radio most weekdays. He’s just released his debut album ‘Do Tell’. Nick’s band is Andrew Rankin on the double bass and Dave Sell on the drums.

SAT V1 Smigs Stage 3:30pm-4:45pm
SAT V8 The Eiger 11pm-11:30pm (Late Night Comedy Jim & Nick)
SUN V11 Kids Stage 11:30am-12pm
SUN V2 The Man 8:45pm-10pm
MON V6 Sundeck 11:30am-12:15pm

ONCE UPON A SONG

Once Upon A Song is an interactive music and storytelling experience for young children. Featuring internationally renowned storyteller Anna Jarrett and versatile musician Ann Lehmann, along with young talents 12 year old Sam De Santi and 14 year old Amelia Gibson, the group take an original approach to nursery rhymes and the stories behind them. Captivating both kids and their parents Once Upon a Song play with a diversity of story infused vocals, bouzouki, guitar, fiddle and percussion. Their quirky performance is a blend of musical styles from tango to jazz, Aussie country bluegrass to offbeat Tom Waites style Ogre songs.

SAT V11 Kids Stage 12:15pm-12:45pm
SUN V11 Kids Stage 1pm-1:30pm
MON V11 Kids Stage 10:45am-11:15am
MON V11 Kids Stage 12:15pm-12:45pm

PAUL ROBERT BURTON & ANDREW TONER

Paul Robert Burton is a multi-tasking, multi-instrumentalist, singer/ songwriter/ producer and sound engineer that performs a highly eclectic repertoire of originals and unusual traditional musical pieces. Best described as a “one man band”, his music reflects an interesting creative blend of Blues, Celtic, Rockabilly, Gypsy, Middle Eastern, Gospel, Bluegrass, Swing, Jazz & Folk Rock influences.

SAT V7 Corroborree 7:30pm-8:30pm
SAT V3 Perisher Centre 12pm-1pm
SUN V7 Corroborree 3:30pm-4:30pm
MON V1 Smigs Stage 10am-10:45am

PETE WILD AND THE ONLY ONES

Pete Wild started playing ukulele aged 5 when he lived in central Australia and was really into his BMX. He learned keys on a piano rescued from the bucket of a bulldozer at a demolition site. Pete’s songs are lovely, honest, dorky, funny, real, clever and ridiculous that tell an array of stories in a myriad of styles - bluegrass, rock, polka, broadway, epic-dirty-melancholic-folk ballads... Following the release of his 2009 debut self-titled album his music has captured the hearts of young and old across the country. Pete lives in Candelo which is the centre of the universe.

SAT V8 The Eiger 9pm-10pm
SUN V6 Sundeck 1:30pm-2:30pm
MON V7 Corroborree 10:30am-11:15am

PETER MACE

Peter Mace is a performer and writer of Bush Poetry who over recent years has established himself at most of the major Folk and Country Music festivals throughout New South Wales and Queensland. He has presented his poetry at many festivals around the country. Peter is the current “Reciter of the Year” at the National Folk Festival and is the co host of the Gosford Bush Poets, a group dedicated to maintaining traditional verse and encouraging up and coming poets to have a go. Early 2007 Peter produced his first CD of Bush verse “C’mon for a laugh and a cry”.

SAT V6 Sundeck 11am-12:15pm
SAT V6 Sundeck 4:15pm-5:30pm
SUN V1 Smigs Stage 10am-11:45am
SUN V6 Sundeck 3pm-4pm (Snowy Poetry Competition)
SUN V8 The Eiger 7:50pm-8:15pm
MON V2 The Man 9:30am-10:30am

PUPPET PALACE

Puppet Palace Presents traditional style shows that will delight adults as well as children. Professor Preston presents his famous ‘Seaside & Gothic Punch and Judy’ show as well as ‘the Adventures of Mighty Milligan‘ a Celtic puppet show.

SAT V11 Kids Stage 11:30am-12pm
SAT V11 Kids Stage 3:15pm-3:45pm
SUN V11 Kids Stage 12:15pm-12:45pm
SUN V11 Kids Stage 4:30pm-5pm

RUSSELL HANNAH

Russell has been the anchor man of the Illawarra Folk Club and Folk Festival since their inceptions. Russell fancies himself with the art of versifying in addition to being a tripe aficionado, woolly yarn spinner, tormenter of accordion players and a fine drinking companion.

SUN V6 Sundeck 3pm-4pm (Snowy Poetry Competition)
SUN V2 The Man 5:15pm-6:30pm (Folklore of the Snowy)

QUEEN JUANITA AND THE ZYDECO COWBOYS

Queen Juanita and the Zydeco Cowboys is a zydeco swing dance band featuring Queen Juanita on vocals and piano accordion and Dr Zot on guitar. This band looks like it’s stepped right out of the 1950s with rockabilly fashions, upright bass, hot rhythms and a dangerously danceable attitude. Queen Juanita and her band celebrate the exquisite melting pot of sounds of Louisiana covering Zydeco, Cajun, Country, Western Swing, Swing Blues, Jazz, Rockabilly and Reggae. Be ready to dance and to party!

FRI V1 Smigs Stage 7:15pm-7:45pm
SAT V1 Smigs Stage 7pm-8:15pm
SUN V4 Bazils 7:15pm-8:30pm

SAL KIMBER AND THE GOOD OLE BOYS

In defiance of any idea that it has all been done before, ‘Sal Kimber and the Good Ole Boys’ offer a unique and refreshing take on Australiana. Sounding rural and rootsy but with urban savvy, their live shows are charismatic and engaging. From cut back duets on the banjo and glockenspiel to five piece rock n roll alt-country tracks, they share tales of g towns, rebels, romance and rain. Described as ‘one of Australia’s best emerging songwriters’

FRI V2 The Man 8pm-8:30pm
SAT V1 Smigs Stage 1:45pm-3pm
SUN V4 Bazils 5:30pm-6:45pm

SCHOOL PERFORMANCES

Local schools will provide a variety of performances showing their amazing talents.

SAT V3 Perisher Centre 1:30pm-2pm
SUN V3 Perisher Centre 12:30pm-1pm

SÚNAS

Súnas is a fiery four-piece Celtic band featuring multi-instrumentalists and exquisite four-part vocal harmonies. They play a unique and unforgettable blend of original, contemporary and traditional tunes and songs. Instruments played by the group include flute, whistles, fiddle, mandolin, bouzouki, guitar and bodhran. They perform regularly in their hometown of Brisbane, but can be seen all over Australia at festivals including Woodford, Cygnet, Port Fairy, The National and Wintermoon.

FRI V1 Smigs Stage 5pm-5:30pm
SAT V4 Bazils 3pm-4pm
SUN V2 The Man 3:30pm-4:45pm
MON V7 Corroborree 11:30am-12:15pm

TEX PERKINS with CHARLIE OWEN & JAMES CRUICKSHANK

From grungy pub rock to evocative soundscapes and world-weary dark country, Tex Perkins has loomed large over the years as one of Australia’s biggest rock stars with a quintessentially Australian sound. For the festival the very smooth Tex Perkins will be teaming up with Charlie Owen and James Cruikshank. This classic trio has played with some of Australia’s favourite bands - The Cruel Sea, The Beasts of Bourbon, Catfish and the Dark Horses. Don’t miss out on catching Tex, Charlie and James for some potent country blues in a very intimate setting.

SUN V1 Smigs Stage 10:45pm-11:45pm

THE AUDREYS

Fresh from taking home their second Aria Award, The Audreys will be wowing the crowds at Perisher with two shows at the festival. With their distinct style of alt country mixed with a little blues and roots, their latest award-winning album When The Flood Comes has been described as ‘stunningly original’, ‘indescribably beautiful’ and ‘absolutely brilliant’. For festival goers it’s an opportunity to curl up in an armchair by the fire and be taken on a very unique journey with one of Australia’s finest acts.

FRI V1 Smigs Stage 10:45pm-12am
SAT V5 Jax 10:30pm-12am

THE BAND WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

The Band Who Knew Too Much are a bona-fide foolproof floor-packing band. For over a decade they have branded their sound around the world; a highly energetic act that is at home singing on the festival stage, busking unplugged on the city streets, or anything inbetween!

FRI V2 The Man 10:35pm-11:15pm
SAT V1 Smigs Stage 8:45pm-10pm
SAT V2 The Man 4:30pm-5:30pm
SUN V2 The Man 12pm-1:15pm

THE WILD MARTINS

Harvested from the southern new south village of Candelo, The Wild Martins combine local stories, national sagas and international rhythms to create a show that leaves audiences yearning to make a sea change. Expect humour, showmanship and superb song writing produced by quartet with the impact of a big band. It’s like cracking open a new jar of homemade relish spreading thick on toast and adding ham, a very satisfying experience.

SAT V4 Bazils 6pm-7pm
SUN V7 Corroborree 7pm-8:15pm
SUN V3 Perisher Centre 11am-12pm
MON V6 Sundeck 12:30pm-1:15pm

THE WOOHOO REVUE

The sound of The Woohoo Revue reflects the unique experience of a ‘gypsy’ band raised on Melbourne dance floors. Their debut album, Dear Animals, is a frenetic blend of Balkan melodies, latin flavours, swing and dance floor savvy. It is music in the essence of the traditional Roma culture of Eastern Europe. Every song holds such a strong sense of occasion. It is music that will make you feel as if you have fallen into the ring of a circus. It is music of celebration.

FRI V1 Smigs Stage 8pm-8:30pm
SAT V6 Sundeck 9:30pm-10:45pm
SUN V1 Smigs Stage 3:45pm-5pm
MON V1 Smigs Stage 1pm-1:45pm

USUTU

8 piece afro-beat orchestra USUTU performs intricate and powerful original music influenced by funk, jazz, reggae, salsa, kwaito, as well as South African and West African traditional and popular music. Between them they have performed and recorded with some of the world’s greats including Hugh Masekela, Youssou N’Dour, Miriam Makeba, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Baaba Maal. Usutu have captivated audiences all around Australia with their highly energetic, danceable beats and singable melodies.

FRI V1 Smigs Stage 9:30pm-10:10pm
SAT V5 Jax 8:30pm-9:45pm
SUN V2 The Man 10:30pm-12am

VARDOS

“With stagecraft that is equal parts formation dancing, martial arts and Keystone Cops, the violin-accordion-double bass trio play with formidable panache, spinning the tunes into a dizzying procession of crescendos and false stops. ...Vardos don´t hold back. They give the tumbling, compound-time dances and slow airs- so sad they can´t bring themselves to sing the words- both barrels and not a few of Hunt´s bow hairs.” Rob Adams, The Herald, Edinburgh

FRI V1 Smigs Stage 6:30pm-7pm
SAT V6 Sundeck 2:30pm-3:45pm
SUN V4 Bazils 12pm-1:15pm
SUN V7 Corroborree 9:45pm-11pm

WHEEZE & SUCK BAND

A fFestival favourite from Woodford to Auckland, the Wheeze & Suck Band have been entertaining audiences for over 10 years with their eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary English based music. With their stunning 4 part harmonies and their energetic dance tunes they are the quintessential festival band.

SAT V1 Smigs Stage 12pm-1:15pm
SAT V4 Bazils 4:30pm-5:30pm
SUN V2 The Man 1:45pm-3pm
SUN V8 The Eiger 5:15pm-6:30pm

WONGAWILLI

The Wongawilli Band has been an ambassador for Australian folk music since 1987. Since that time they have continued to revive old songs and tunes and to create new ones in the style. In recent years the band has performed in China (3 times), Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Germany, New Zealand and the UK. The band has performed at all major folk festivals in all Australian states. Their recent album ‘Australia Street’ is a fine reflection of their enthusiasm, musicianship and creativity.

FRI V2 The Man 6:30pm-7pm
SAT V6 Sundeck 6pm-7:15pm
SUN V2 The Man 7pm-8:15pm
SUN V11 Kids Stage 2:30pm-3:30pm (Family Bush Dance)