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Artist description
High class celtic instrumental music and some of the best original songs being written in Australia today. |
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Music Style
Original, acoustic music in the celtic tradition. |
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Musical Influences
Traditional Celtic, traditional English, Martin Carthy, Steeleye Span, Silly Wizard, Fairport Convention etc |
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Similar Artists
Martin Carthy, Steeleye Span, Silly Wizard, Fairport Convention etc |
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Artist History
Neil Adam and Judy Turner started playing as a duo in 1996 having each played with many of Australia's leading acoustic musicians. They now perform as a four piece with Bruce Packard and Jonathan Jones, and have recorded two albumswith this combination and supported by Kavisha Mazzella on harmonies.They play the folk festival circuit in Australia,regularly appearing at Port Fairy, Woodford and the National Folk Festival. |
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Group Members
Neil Adam - songwriter and DADGAD guitaristJudy Turner - fiddler and tunes writer - singing saw & mouthieBruce Packard - double bass & harmoniesJonathan Jones - percussionKavisha Mazzella - harmonies |
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Instruments
Guitar; fiddle; bass; percussion; mouth harp; singing saw |
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Albums
Aussie Lullaby; Red Hot Scots; Telling Tales; Keys to the Field |
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Press Reviews
“A fabulous CD … faultless from beginning to end . . . consumate artistry . . .hair-raisingly powerful . . . an outstanding album” - Infocus Magazine, Adelaide“Thumbs Up - Intelligent songs and rich, lyrical fiddling” - Folk Roots Magazine, UK“I was captivated by Neil’s singing style and his fresh view of…. Australian life… Judy provides subtle complimentary accompaniments and has contributed a lovely air… a soothing interlude in the midst of sometimes funny, sometimes hair raising story telling”Cornstalk Gazette, N.S.W.“Performers on the edge of great things…..fine songwriting…this CD rewards the listener with musicianship and charm. We will doubtless hear more…..My Australian Album of the Year”Graham McDonald, Canberra Times |
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Location
Melbourne, Victoria - Australia |
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