Newcastle and Hunter Valley Folk Club inc.

Saturday, 02 July 2011, 07:30pm

Badja River Quartet
A chance meeting at the beautiful Numeralla Folk Festival at the confluence of the Numeralla and Badja Rivers in NSW led this group of friends to discover a shared passion for great music.

Haunting harmonies on Irish low whistles, expressive and innovative concertina, sensitivity and richness on guitar and piano and passionate vocals.

The Badja River Quartet will take you on a journey from Scotland to Brittany, from Ireland to Northumbria.

This imaginative and beautiful music combines the talents of Lainey Balsdon, Steve MacDonald, Jo Cresswell and Jane Harding.

 Supported By: Cap in Hand

‘Cap in Hand’ is a folk duo comprising “Dave Spira” a regular performer in Sydney’s Hornsby Folk Club and “Nigel Walters” (of the Wheeze and Suck Band).

Dave and Nigel both play acoustic guitar in a range of open tunings and write many of their own songs and tunes, they are fine musicians and entertainers.  

With influences including Nic Jones, Martin Simpson, Simon (and Bob) Fox and Bill Mize their music ranges from traditional to contemporary. Dave and Nigel entertain with an eclectic mix of gentle intertwined melodies, fine songs (many to sing along with) and a generous dash of good humour.

*A delightful treat for us *

DATE: 7.30pm Saturday 2nd July, 2011

WHERE: WESLEY Centre Hall, 150 Beaumont St. Hamilton – opp. The Exchange Hotel

ENTRY: $14.oo Adults $12.oo Conscession. $10.oo Club Members Kids 16 /under free

Contacts: Lainey (02) 4943 1552, 0421 412 358 or Bilbo (02) 4958 4033, 0410 584 533