ST GEORGES-in-the-Hills concerts have always encouraged local artists, and their next concert, Frogmouth, on Sunday, September 14 in the church on Walkers Drive, will be a treat for their regulars.
A St Georges concert committee spokesperson said they are also expecting to attract a new audience interested in a blend of Americana with local Australian flair on a medley of instruments.
“This group is totally new for us, and we know our audiences will enjoy the distinctive style and exciting music of Frogmouth,” she said.
The three musicians that comprise Frogmouth are united in their love of varied instruments with high-energy sound and iconic style: Jeremy Dunlop (guitar and fiddle), Mitch Ruggles (guitar and piano), and Ally Bing (vocals, banjo, and whistle).
Jem Dunlop has appeared with many traditional folk musicians from overseas, and his long experience in the Australian folk scene makes him a much sought-after accompanist at festivals such as Woodford.
Ally Bing is a unique artist whose upbringing in the southeast of the United States has informed her taste and expertise in Appalachian folk music. With powerful vocals and diverse musical skills on instruments like the banjo and whistle, she is known locally for her work with other Sunshine Coast groups.
Mitch Ruggles is a seasoned band member with talents on bass guitar and banjo. Recently taking a radical turn into the world of the Appalachian clawhammer banjo, with its African roots, he is now considered one of the best banjo players on the Sunshine Coast.
Their combined instrumental experience and harmonised vocals have created a group that will have the audience toe-tapping to the rhythm before they meet the artists at afternoon tea in the Hall after the concert.
Tickets are $25 via humanitix.com.au or available at the door.