Canberra’s Country/Folk couple Craig and Simone Dawson will combine forces with Sydney based Country/Folk duo Pat Drummond and Karen Lynne for one night only this month to bring a spectacular night of music and storytelling that is sure to be a dynamic show to remember.
Pat Drummond and Karen Lynne first teamed up at about the same time as Craig and Simone did in the late 90s. Although their music and song writing styles draw upon different influences, there are some definite similarities. This is particularly evident in the way many of their more meaningful narrative style songs are written and delivered. The presentation of their music is also mostly based on delivering an often powerful and poignant message.
Pat Drummond, the main songwriter in his work with Karen Lynne is
based at Leura in the Blue Mountains near Sydney. His style is a cross between song writing and journalism. His well-documented songs about real people and places are drawn from interviews gathered on his erratic tours across Australia and present a composite picture of that country and her people.
Karen Lynne, also from the Blue Mountains area, is a multi award winning vocalist involved in many different musical collaborations including lead vocalist for the popular bluegrass band “Acoustic Shock.” She is also a popular singer/songwriter in her own right in Folk and Country music.
Craig and Simone are no strangers in folk music circles. Their original songs and instrumentals cover many styles that draw on a diverse range of influences including Delta Blues, Ki Hoalu (Hawaiian slack key), Celtic and Country. They are best known for their hard hitting ballads which explore a variety of political, social and even ludicrous topics.
Following support act “Divided by 3,” Craig and Simone (with special guest Peter Logue) will begin the show with a stack of new songs and some old favourites. Pat and Karen will take the stage after with songs from their long awaited new CD "The Long Journey Home." What happens in between, after or even throughout is anybody’s guess!!!
Appearing at “The Merry Muse,” Polish Australian White Eagle Club, David St, O’Connor on 13 June from 7:30pm. Tickets $12/$15.
