July club night is Monday the 27th, and our very special guests are Dirt Road Orchestra. Folk club will be hosted by Nat and Barry, as I am still in the US. I’m sure they’ll take great care of you like always! In the meantime, here is a special message from Dirt Road Orchestra:
“Dear Whangateau friends
Andy Hamilton and the Dirt Road Orchestra are thrilled to be returning to our spiritual home “the Whangateau Folk club”. It will be the first stop on our Drifty Man tour to showcase songs from our new album “Drifty Man”.
It’s been a long labour of love to produce the album, and we are incredibly proud and excited to share it with you.”
The Dirt Road Orchestra has been a moving feast of players over the years and although some old friends have left, the current lineup of brilliant musicians bring a new sonic depth, power and subtlety to Andy’s songs.
Drifty Man is due for release on September 1st and will be available on Spotify and Bandcamp.
Listen to “Lost for Words” (from the album) on YouTube here https://youtu.be/XXBfzMEL9H0?si=MSx2em2j0fx8PhRO
The Dirt Road Orchestra are:
- Andy Hamilton: Lead vocal and guitar.
- Paul King: Bass and vocals.
- Lucy Burrows: Fiddle
- Chris Power: Lead guitar, flute and tin whistle.
- Emma Wollum: Keys, accordion and vocals.
Doors open at 6:45pm for a 7:00pm kick off. Door sales only, you can pay cash or by bank transfer. Sign up for a floor spot at the door. Half time hot drink and bikkie provided of course, but you can BYOB should you be so inclined!