City Sounds: Those Folk, 20 September
Saturday, 12:00pm, 1:00pm and 2:00pm , outside the Wintergarden
Lawrence Menard (USA) and Clare Quinn (AUS) are the transpacific troubadours known as ‘Those Folk’. With Lawrence’s Cajun beginnings and Californian upbringing melding with Clare’s grounding in Australian folk music, their musical inspiration is diverse and ever expanding. They met on the streets of Edinburgh, Scotland and have been an inseparable duo ever since.
Their intimate stage show is constantly evolving with the introduction of new instruments and diverse songs. Vocal harmonies are featured alongside guitar, octave mandolin, banjo, accordion, harmonica, and percussion. Imagine Americana legends Gillian Welch & Dave Rawlings, with a dynamic twist. Their uplifting, thought-filled lyrics tell tales of travels, love, nostalgia, belonging and hope. Their musical talent and heartfelt, compassionate view of life shines through in each and every original composition. Their genuine stage presence and joyful melodies will have you smiling right from the start and all the way through the encore.