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Amada
Multicultural dance band. enjoy our exotic music and rhythms at your next function.
Dances taught and called. Phone Paul on 8377 1918.
Bartlett, Rob
Award winning performer of traditional British folk songs, guitar and concertina. Phone
8370 9616, fax 8370 8919.
Brigalow
Versatile concert & dance band playing a variety of music & instruments. Available
for any function. Phone (085) 827 2393 or (08) 8352 8404.
Celtic Playground
Contemporary, acoustic, some trad, big sound, vocal harmonies. For concerts, festivals,
weddings, parties etc. Dave Lambert 8370 6259 (h) 8375 8375 (w).
Diddychwy
Australian folk dance band & folk songs. Dances taught to lively traditional music.
Covering city & country. Contact Tony Gill 8262 4761
Dingo Ridge Bluegrass Band
Authentic traditional bluegrass, available for concerts, festivals, restaurants &
hoe-downs. Phone mobile 018 822 339.
Dya Singh
Mystical music of North India meets Irish, Arabic, Aboriginal, Blues, Jazz & Classical
music. Phone 015 793 194
East Wind
60s Folk, Traditional, Contemporary & Original Music. Concerts, Weddings, Conventions,
Festivals etc. Phone Alexa Knight (085) 41 2365.
Ewe-Calyptus Bush Band
Bush Dances, Socials, Fund Raisers, General Entertainment. Trad, Folk, Contemporary,
Scottish, Irish, Australia.
Phone Chris (08) 8381 4559, Ian (085) 56 2522.
Greg Baker's Blues Party
Good time blues played with feel & conviction. Also duo Greg & James Jump the
Blues, & Greg Baker solo.
Phone (085) 38 7094.
Goldstein
Describing themselves as "ostentatiously Oz in sound", Goldstein is a folk
band from Adelaide that plays original songs about life in Australia.
Contact Ben Hooper on (08) 8371 3067 or Mobile: 0419 823 098.
Hard Yacka Bush Band
Bush song & dance band also playing folk music from countries of our heritage with
vocal harmonies. Phone Jill (085) 582 281.
Heather Road
Australian, Celtic, Irish Traditional and Contemporary music, performed with
brilliant harmonies. Available for Concerts, Events or Promotions. Bush dances a
specialty. Contact Mark Hallam via Email: mhallam@bigpond.net.au
Jim
Lesses
Singer-songwriter covering a multitude of topics and genre's: from Country to
Topical; Personal to party pieces. Visit
Jim's website to read lyrics, hear sound files, and learn more.
Kate Battersby
Singer and guitarist, award-winning songwriter, experienced and entertaining performer of originals and covers.
Phone: 0408 833 174. Click here
to Email Kate Battersby...
Melaleuca Folk Group (formerly The Echoes)
Harmony singing of most folk music at concerts, fairs, parties, weddings, etc. Bush
dancing.
Phone Ralph 8382 6879 or Marion 8325 1171.
Overlanders Bush Band
Based in Port Augusta. Bush dancing, entertainment & fun. All dances called &
taught. Phone Jackie Grinsted (0886) 424 794.
Rafferty's
Rules (Irish Band). Traditional and Contemporary Irish Songs and Music
for pubs and clubs, wakes, weddings, and hooleys.
Contact: Peter Thornton | Phone: 8327 2797 | Email:
raffertysrules@speedlink.com.au
Ridin' The Bar
Nautical shanty group.
Phone Peter Hyde on 8339 5436.
Rocky
River Bush Band
Popular bush dance & concert band with over 20 years experience. Traditional & contemporary Australian folk songs, sea shanties & lively dance tunes. Any community or family functions.
Contact: Peter Thornton | Phone: 8327 2797 | Email: rockyriver@speedlink.com.au
Rose & Thorns
Four-piece band, Celtic and Australian traditional and contemporary folk music
for all occasions. Featuring vocals, guitars, fiddle, recorders, mandolin and
bodhran. Contact: Kath Kennedy (Mobile: 0411 234 116), or via Email:
enquiries@roseandthorns.com
Siobhan Owen
Siobhan is a classically trained singer with a pure, soprano voice. Siobhan was
voted the "Most Outstanding New or Emerging Artist" in the 2009 South
Australian Folk Awards. Contact: Sheila Owen on 0414 295 604, or via
Email: info@siobhanowen.com
The
Legends
An Australian band playing contemporary music with a strong Celtic
flavour. Throughout their evolution they have entranced audiences with their
unique sound, foot-tapping rythyms, and emotive presentation.
CLICK HERE to e-mail The
Legends.
Topaz Bellydance Troupe
Let our shimmering veils and swirling skirts add magic and excitement to your next
function. Earth and traditional or glamorous cabaret style. All celebrations.
Phone Sahara (08) 8443 9049.
The McCarthy Brothers
THE McCARTHY BROTHERS, Rob and Graham, play all acoustic Folk/Country using a fine blend
of vocals, guitars, banjo, and fiddle. From contemporary (including originals), to Old
Timey, American, Australian and Irish. Both have many years experience nationally
& internationally in concerts, clubs, festivals, TV, radio, & recording.
Phone: (08) 8262 7429
E-mail: robmc@ihug.com.au
Trade Winds
Bush-folk band providing a range of multicultural folk & dance music, with emphasis on
Irish & Australian. Also sing a mixture of old and new ballads, and play for and call
dances.
Phone Jeannette 8339 3884 or Rod (085) 57 7538.
Twa Corbies & a Lark
Unique Scottish/Gaelic/Celtic trio. Traditional songs from The Highlands, Islands and
Borders. Carolyn Minney, Davie Gillan and Allan Hartley. Fabulous debut CD "Southern
Gaels"
Phone (08) 8322 4550 & Fax. (08) 8322 6266
Wild Matildas Bushband
For all occasions, competitive rates. Five
piece band with PA, established 1994. Dances taught by caller. Lots of fun for
all ages at community events, weddings, 21st's , 50th's, fundraisers, schools,
churches, conferences, etc. Local and country. References available. Phone: Jane
or Paul on 8388 2352 or 0407 682 618. For bookings Email: wmbb@chariot.net.au
Wintergreen
Wintergreen presents Celtic
influenced instrumental and vocal traditional music. The band features an array
of exotic Celtic folk instruments, including Wooden Flutes, Uilleann Pipes,
Mandolin, Bodhràn drum, Fiddles, and Tin whistles. Wintergreen's
repertoire ranges from respectful renditions of traditional arrangements to
heartfelt original compositions. Contact: Ray Thomas by email at: rthomas@sa.chariot.net.au