Melbourne country folk duo Great Aunt creating a buzz in Millthorpe

Melbourne country folk duo Great Aunt will grace the stage of Millthorpe’s long running original music venue

Acoustic Sunday at Club Millthorpe on June 18.

There’s a buzz about Great Aunt; theirs is a joyous and eclectic approach to making music. Raw and austere, simple and bold; full of stomping feet and clapping hands, chants and harmonies, whispered words and soulful lament - that’s the music of Great Aunt.

Listen, and you’ll hear tales of joy and grief, whiskey and wine, gratitude and purpose-seeking.

Together, songwriters and mutil-instrumentalists Megan Bird and Chelsea Allen draw inspiration from the traditions of old-time, bluegrass and gospel music, and their diverse backgrounds in punk and jazz, to craft modern musical stories. The instrumentation and arrangements are bare and bold: using only various combinations of mandolin, guitar, or resonator with double bass and percussion, and the elegant voices of Bird and Allen in joyful harmony.

The duo has delighted audiences at some of Australia’s finest music and arts festivals, including Woodford Folk Festival, Blue Mountains Music Festival, Yackandandah Folk Festival, Deni Ute Muster, The GAS, Wintermoon, Healesville Music Festival, Fleurieu Folk Festival, and Newport Folk Festival, amongst others.

They have shared stages with notable acts including The Weeping Willows (AUS), Smith and Jones (AUS), Mary Flower (USA), Jessye DeSilva (USA), Paisley Fields (USA), Wiley Gaby (USA), The Belle Miners (CAN), The Ocelots (IRE), and more.

Experience Great Aunt live at Club Millthorpe, Elliot Street, Millthorpe, on June 18, 2.45pm–5pm.

Purchase your ticket at tickets at www.stickytickets.com.au/WHLUQ

Australia’s biggest comedy festival is hitting the road for a huge 25th year!

Featuring the best and brightest of the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, they’re bringing the funny to you! Get ready for a stellar line-up with Roadshow favourites alongside the most talked-about breakthrough stars of the moment, together in one jam-packed show that’s sure to leave the whole nation laughing.

So, get some mates together, book your tickets and head out for a much needed comedy fix when the Roadshow hits Orange!

*Performances often contain coarse language, adult themes, sexual references and material that may offend. The show is recommended for people aged 15 years or older. Smoke Machine/Hazer may be used during this performance.

Catch the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival at the Orange Civic Theatre on Saturday, June 24 at 8pm. Ticket at Ticketek or call 6393 8111