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PORT FAIRY 2006
NATIONAL ACTS
Acoustic, Trad & Folk Roots
The Bluehouse, Eric Bogle ,Colcannon, Bernard Carney & David Hyams, Greg Champion, Cloudstreet, Tiffany Eckhardt, Fahey & De Hugard,Enda Kenny Band, Bruce Mathiske, Jane Saunders & Michael Fix, Judy Small
Blues, Jazz & Gospel
Rebecca Barnard & The Unconscious Brothers, TheHoodangers, Margret RoadKnight, C. W. Stoneking, Sweethearts, The Ugly Uncles, Vika & Linda, Whip The Mule
 Pic: Paul Kelly - appears with The Stormwater Boys
Celtic Roots
Aniar, The Beenies, Blackwood, The Borderers, Claymore, Fiddlers Festival, Greenlife, Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club, Idle Diddlies, Trouble in the Kitchen
Bluegrass, Bush & Country
The Audreys, Banjovi, The Bushwackers, Sarah Carroll and the Unconscious Brothers, Bill Chambers, Graeme Connors, Snake Gully, Wagons
CrossRoads, Roots & Rock
Karl Broadie, Jaimi Faulkner Band, Gorgeous, Gerry Hale's Innocent Bystanders, Colin Hay Band, Shane Howard, Paul Kelly & The Stormwater Boys, Sophie Koh, The Little Stevies, Jodi Martin, Kate Miller- Heidke Band, Josh Owen Band, Ploughboys, Rob Sawyer, STROLL, Symbiosis, Mick Thomas & The Sure Thing
World & Universe
Bomba, Sally Ford & The Pachuco Playboys, Hog Stompin’ Zydegators , The Mercurials, Mihirangi, Pigram Brothers, Totally Gourdgeous, Yilila, Zulya & The Children Of The Underground
Comedy, Kids & Theatre
Circus In A Suitcase, The Coodabeen Champions, Fratellini Brothers, Jugularity, Martin Pearson, The Story of Tower Hill, The Tank
Regular Hosts, Storytellers, M Cs & Bards:
Jim Haynes, Gibb Todd, Red The Clown, Danny Spooner, Rick E Vengeance
INTERNATIOANL ACTS 2006
Pic: African Showboyz
The African Showboyz •GHANA
From the tiny bush village of Binaba in Ghana come brothers Napoleon, Joseph, Issac, Mosses and JJ Sabbah. The mesmerizing tribal quintet presents an enchanting and remarkable experience of African drum, dance, magic and adrenaline. Bringing latest album, Brothers Bold, Port Fairy will dance!
•africanshowboyz.com
The Beez • GERMANY
The Beez re-arrange popular songs from the Balkans, Berlin and beyond. Four voices, accordion, acoustic guitars and acoustic bass take a wild trip from pop to punk, from country to klezmer. “We always knew that Bohemian Rhapsody would one day be a polka!�
•thebeez.de
Mary Black •IRELAND
The early albums Mary Black, No Frontiers, Without the Fanfare heralded the arrival of an artist who brought contemporary Irish song to the world. Her prolific recording career continues along with sell-out shows world-wide and collaborations with revered peers such as Emmylou Harris, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Joan Baez and Van Morrison. Celebrating with us she brings her latest work Full Tide.
•mary-black.net
The Black Seeds •NEW ZEALAND
The eight-piece Wellington powerhouse play a truly unique blend of Pacifica soul, funk, reggae and dub, igniting dance gigs throughout Australasia, rave reviews from Rip It Up and platinum album sales. The newly released album is On The Sun.
theblackseeds.com
Chipolatas •ENGLAND
Medieval tradition inspires these vibrant, colourful and creative musical clowns. They blend accordion and acoustic rhythms with hip-hop and street style. They tap into themes embedded in folk culture worldwide. With music, theatre and dance they are back with their DVD Performance, Pastimes and Celebration.
•chipolatas.com
Kris Demeanor & his Crack Band •CANADA
The Calgary song craftsman creates a world populated with quirky and passionate characters. Great melodies and diverse styles makes the music stand apart. The band plays with adventurous, sweaty energy. You'll weep, you'll laugh, you'll dance a la latest album Party All Night.
•krisdemeanor.com
David Francey •CANADA
From Ayrshire paperboy to renowned Canadian songwriter. Wry humour, astute observations and openhearted singing have earned him a loyal following. He translates the mundane, everyday into the noble and memorable with “the mark of a truly gifted songwriter." (Eric Bogle). The superb songwriter is a two-time Juno Winner and his recent album, Waking Hour, was nominated for a 2005 Juno.
davidfrancey.com
Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion •USA
The pair click together like an old belt buckle with caressing harmonies in the tradition of Johnny and June or Gram and Emmylou. The musical richness and psychological depth of their initial collaboration, the fittingly titled Exploration, is authentic, timeless and exhilarating.
•sarahleeandjohnny.com
La Bottine Souriante •QUEBEC
This large and incredible band brings their Québecois musical heritage to explosive and spine tingling reality. Unbeatable musicianship, an intense, dynamic stage presence, pulsating rhythm and breathtaking turbulent energy has Dirty Linen magazine proclaiming La Bottine "The best band in the world!" And they are!!
•la bottinesouriante.com
Jez Lowe & the Bad Pennies •ENGLAND
Best known for his songs describing the mining culture, society and people of his native Northeast England, his songs have been covered by Fairport Convention, Tanahill Weavers, The Black Family, The Dubliners, Gordon Bok, Cherish the Ladies, Bob Fox and a host of other acts in America, Canada, Australia and the UK. The great singer and writer returns with his band.
•jezlowe.com
Harry Manx •CANADA
The sounds of India meets the blues! Five years in India ultimately led to his unique “east meets west” music. Lap-slide guitar, the blues and the Mohan Veena underlie distinctive vocals creating a new musical experience. He brings his new album West Eats Meet to Port Fairy ...
•harrymanx.com
Mozaik •IRELAND, BULGARIA, HOLLAND, USA
Legendary Irish muse Andy Irvine had one of his many inspirations! Somewhere between Deniliquin and Jerilderie came a great idea to get a bunch of your favourite musicians together and do a tour of this beautiful country. Thus emerged Mozaik, a band to die for, returning with Mozaik Live from the Powerhouse.
•andyirvine.com/mozaik
Pic: Mozaik
Mundy-Turner •ENGLAND
Catherine Mundy and Jay Turner bring superb and expressive songs, versatile instrumentation and performances honed by extensive touring. Jay met Catherine at Port Fairy in 1995 as invited artists. In a double-double re-union they join us the celebrate “the thirtieth�.
•mundy-turner.com
Gerry Connor & Gilles le Bigot
•IRELAND, BRITTANY
Ireland’s dazzling fiddler and the Breton guitar whiz play sparkling and immaculate music of the Celts. From generations of players, the virtuoso fiddler played with Skylark, La Lugh and on stages worldwide. His music traces an awesome heritage as recorded on the last album Journeyman.
•gerryoconnor.net
Kristina Olsen & Peter Grayling •USA
Compelling, entertaining, funny, even outrageous, Kristina is a festival favourite and returns for our thirtieth celebration accompanied by the Australian cello whiz, Peter Grayling. As a cultural expressionist and social activist she feels compelled to write her great songs and play them amongst great stories.
•kristinaolsen.net
Sharon Shannon & Friends •IRELAND
From Corofin, County Clare, this extraordinarily talented whistle and accordion player has been described as pure joy in playing music. With unique style and magic she is to the Irish accordion what Jimi Hendrix was to the guitar. She brings Mary Shannon, Jim Murray and the great Michael McGoldrick on flute and pipes.
•daisydiscs.com
Shooglenifty •SCOTLAND
With a twist on trad and seriously danceable music, this headlining band mesmerises with a wicked weaving blend of Celt trad, trip hop, 'acid croft' jazz and Latin shuffle, connecting ear to feet, and brain to outer space. Latest brilliant album is Radical Mestizo.
•shoogle.com
Richard Thompson •ENGLAND
Fairport Convention prodigy, legendary guitarist and songwriter, he sets the standards others aspire to. He takes us through a bizarre world of Dylanesque mystery replete with cads, ne'er-do-wells, slaves and romantic fools. The range and force of the material will leave you breathless. He brings his recent acclaimed album Front Parlour Ballads.
•richardthompson-music.com
Ann Vriend •CANADA
A prolific writer and tremendous music lover, Canadian singer songwriter Ann Vriend has been putting words to music since her early childhood, much of which was spent “fooling around” on the piano in her parents’ basement. Meticulous and thought provoking, infectious and imaginative, Ann’s music has rapidly gained both popularity and respect in the North American music scene, and as of late has also attracted international attention. Besides her much talked about voice and soulful singing style, Ann’s songwriting delivers pop appeal with a sense of timelessness that creates an immediate familiarity with young and old audiences alike. She cites Paul Simon, Bob Marley, U2, Leonard Cohen, and Aretha Franklin as her earliest influences, and approaches all she does with the flair of an artist, the love of a fan, and the intense dedication of a passionate musician. Ann’s debut album, Soul Unravelling, was released in 2003, to critical and popular acclaim, and is now in its fifth pressing. Ann’s second album, Modes of Transport is currently being released in Canada and Ann has been touring Australia this month for its release here. This is her third tour of Australia; Ann returns because she loves the Australian climate (especially in March, in comparison with the Canadian winter!) as well as the enthusiasm of Aussie audiences for her music.
•www.annvriend.com
Mike West & Truckstop Honeymoon •USA
They bang banjos, thump wash tubs, sing about adultery and oil refineries, with crazy breakdowns or heart-break waltzes. Like a Dodge with a burnt out clutch, their music has two speeds and no reverse. Two twisted hillbillies visit from New Orleans with latest album Christmas In Ocala.
•truckstophoneymoon.com
Wailin Jennys •CANADA
The group became a hit within a month of a divine one-off show. Now Nicky, Ruth and Annabelle are at the top of the North American roots scene. They bring gorgeous harmony and intricate playing to an informed mix of original songs and traditional tunes. The current album is 40 Days.
•thewailinjennys.com
Chris While & Julie Matthews •ENGLAND
Leading festival and concert artists, they have awesome talent as singers, songwriters and musicians. Their songs cover life as they see it, from the industrial waste lands of the north, to injustice and freedom, matters of the heart and everything in between.
New album is Here and Now.
Chris While & Julie Matthews
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