Spirited Sessions
The finest in folk music from around Australia
Friday 17 April, 7.30pm
Fred Smith
Fred Smith is one of Australia’s most original songwriters - equal parts performer, diplomat and comic. From peacekeeping missions in Bougainville and Afghanistan to festival stages across the country, Fred brings stories to life with warmth, humour and unforgettable melodies.
Friday 15 May, 7.30pm
Rufous Whistler
Hailing from Northeast Victoria (Wiradjuri Country), Rufous Whistler combines raw storytelling with modern alt-country arrangements, reminiscent of I’m With Her’s harmonies, Gillian Welch’s storytelling, and the energy of Trampled by Turtles.
This is alt-country music that hits home and leaves you wanting more.
Friday 19 June, 7.30pm
Michael Waugh
Revered songwriter, a compelling live performer and an extraordinary storyteller. Michael has been the recipient of many awards including Folk and Roots Album of the Year (Music Victoria Awards), Songs of Peace and Tolerance award (Port Fairy Folk Festival) and Heritage Song of the Year (Golden Guitar Awards).
The Sunday Set
Unwind the weekend in style with FREE live music.
Izzy Skinner
Sunday 22 March, 1.30pm
Izzy Skinner is an Australian violinist,
composer, vocalist, and producer whose genre-blurring work fuses classical training with jazz, folk, rock, and experimental sound design.
Lizzy May
Sunday 26 April, 1.30pm
"Unique", "Soulful", and "From the heart" are words that have been used to describe her music, confirming that Lizzi May is a songwriter completely in control of what she creates. Inspired by the likes of Missy Higgins, Amy Winehouse and Jeff Buckley, Lizzi crafts soulful orginal songs and unique covers, that leave an audience captivated.
Backyard Utopia
Sunday 3 May, 1.30pm
Blending their collective musical talents on vocals and their common passion for banjo, the great musical unifier, Bec (kora, kamelngoni) and Jamie (banjo, cigar box, guitar) infuse modern influences with ancient strings, generating an aural alchemy that is equal parts intriguing, contemplative and meditative.
Blue Windows
Sunday 24 May, 1.30pm
Moving seamlessly between Folk, Country and Americana through thoughtful lyrics, heartfelt melodies and a touch of whimsy earning them several finalist awards in songwriting. Renowned for their quirky themes and insightful perspectives on human behaviour, Blue Windows is here to tickle your funny bone and tug at your heartstrings.
Karlo Arcinue
Sunday 7 June, 1.30pm
Karlo Arcinue is a folk singer-songwriter based in Melbourne, Australia. His heartfelt and meaningful songs, featuring superb guitar fingerpicking and a calming baritone voice, will transport listeners to the era of 70s folk classics.
Steve Thew
Sunday 28 June, 1.30pm
With his versatile vocal range and masterful skill on the acoustic guitar, banjo, harmonica and piano, Steve is a true-blue Aussie entertainer, capable of capturing the hearts and minds of his audience in a way that only a truly humble and seasoned performer can.
