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The Justin Walshe Folk Machine are appearing at Sunday Piazza Live
at the Northbridge Piazza, corner Lake and James Streets on Sunday 27
May from 1.00pm. Craig Sinclair will also play an opening set.
Justin
Walshe, who fronts up his band The Justin Walshe Folk Machine, will take the art of musical storytelling to new heights, performing songs inspired by Australia’s most infamous journey by explorers Burke and Wills.
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“The fact that it took place nearly 150 years ago is almost
inconsequential. You couldn’t imagine the story any better, it has
everything - an epic journey full of heroes, villains, love, betrayal,
triumph, disaster, heart-stopping twists and a healthy dose of dark
humour. It’s also a watershed moment in Australia’s history.” Justin says.
Walshe also commented “Incredible
good luck got him most of the way and a lot of bad luck resulted in
their death. He was a real rock n roll explorer - all bravado and
charisma but little expertise.”
In addition to their Burke and Wills inspired songs, they will play material from their previous two albums, with themes from Australia’s fascinating past, as well as Walshe’s other imaginative experiences.
The Folk Machine, who have been nominated for Best Folk Act at this
year’s WAMi awards, are working on a complete Burke and Wills album that
will be released later this year.
The band consists of
Rhyll Wilson, who is affectionately known as the June Carter of the band for her sweet harmonies, drummer
Andy Pearson, talented blues guitarist
Mitch Becker and bluegrass-loving double bassist
Justin Castley.
Sunday Piazza Live is a series of no charge, community events, presented by the
City of Perth and the
Business Improvement Group of Northbridge (the Big N). The shows run from from 1.00pm - 3.00pm on most Sundays until the end of June. For more information visit
showmeperth.com.au
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The Justin Walshe Folk Machine are appearing at Sunday Piazza Live
at the Northbridge Piazza, corner Lake and James Streets on Sunday 27
May from 1.00pm. Craig Sinclair will also play an opening set.
Justin
Walshe, who fronts up his band The Justin Walshe Folk Machine, will take the art of musical storytelling to new heights, performing songs inspired by Australia’s most infamous journey by explorers Burke and Wills.
|
“The fact that it took place nearly 150 years ago is almost
inconsequential. You couldn’t imagine the story any better, it has
everything - an epic journey full of heroes, villains, love, betrayal,
triumph, disaster, heart-stopping twists and a healthy dose of dark
humour. It’s also a watershed moment in Australia’s history.” Justin says.
Walshe also commented “Incredible
good luck got him most of the way and a lot of bad luck resulted in
their death. He was a real rock n roll explorer - all bravado and
charisma but little expertise.”
In addition to their Burke and Wills inspired songs, they will play material from their previous two albums, with themes from Australia’s fascinating past, as well as Walshe’s other imaginative experiences.
The Folk Machine, who have been nominated for Best Folk Act at this
year’s WAMi awards, are working on a complete Burke and Wills album that
will be released later this year.
The band consists of
Rhyll Wilson, who is affectionately known as the June Carter of the band for her sweet harmonies, drummer
Andy Pearson, talented blues guitarist
Mitch Becker and bluegrass-loving double bassist
Justin Castley.
Sunday Piazza Live is a series of no charge, community events, presented by the
City of Perth and the
Business Improvement Group of Northbridge (the Big N). The shows run from from 1.00pm - 3.00pm on most Sundays until the end of June. For more information visit
showmeperth.com.au