Thought provoking exquisite harmonies
HAILED by music critics as ‘the most exciting vocal group in a generation’, with a performance equally described as ‘sublime, remarkable and absolutely phenomenal’, American vocal group Windborne are touring Australia this March.
Booked to play across the country, including at the Blue Mountains Music Festival and the National Folk Festival, local audiences will also have the unique opportunity to experience this sensational vocal group, along with their stellar support acts, when they perform at Eudlo Hall on Saturday March 9.
Supported by internationally renowned harpist Christina Tourin (USA) and local duo Andrea Kirwin and Claire Evelynn, this unique concert experience promises to be a transformative human enriching encounter, which celebrates the power of the human voice.
The Windborne tour has been organised by local singer-songwriter Andrea Kirwin, who runs Nambour based independent record label, agency and events company Peace Run Records.
Speaking with GC&M News, Andrea said she first saw Windborne perform live at the World Music Expo (WOMEX) in Lisbon, Portugal in October 2022, where the American vocal group was showcasing. She said she was truly blown away by their impressive live performance, which was filled with exquisite harmonies, thought provoking originals and she said she also loved the historical context and stories that Windborne weaved into their set.
Andrea explained that from that moment she was determined to bring them out to Australia, and started working together with the group to organise and book their debut Australian tour.
Andrea said she chose to host a concert at Eudlo Hall because she felt the intimate heritage hall would suit the style of the concert.
“I believe Windborne’s music would resonate with the community of Eudlo and surrounding hinterland towns,” she said.
“Peace Run Records has been hosting shows at Eudlo hall over the past two years and it’s a fantastic venue for listening concerts.”
Windborne’s captivating show draws on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony, while the absolute uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs into the present.
Known for the innovation of their arrangements, their harmonies are bold and anything but predictable.
Concert goers can expect Windborne to perform a mix of traditional songs from across the globe, brought to life through their own unique arrangements, as well as their own original compositions based on the universal themes of social justice and the trade union movement.
Windborne have been crowd favourites since starting to tour in 2018, and have amassed a substantial following, with their performances garnering widespread praise from audiences and critics alike.
Supporting Windborne will be celebrated harpist and founder of the International Harp Therapy Program, Christina Tourin (USA) and opening the show will be tour organiser Andrea Kirwin performing her Fijian folk and Island soul originals accompanied by her wife Claire Evelynn on the Celtic Harp.
Doors will open at 6.30pm for 7.20pm show. General admission tickets are $35 + booking fee with a $30 concession ticket, youth under 16 $15 and children under 5 free.
www.peacerunrecords.com/ontour