Every Monday night in Newport there is the sweet hum of Australian folk tunes being played by the Newport Bush Orchestra. When I was passing by last night I was drawn to the sound of music - lovely sweet melodies played by fiddles, flutes, whistles and mandolins, backed by a strong rhythm laid down by guitars and ukes. The group get going at 7.30 and except for a short break at 8.30 they concentrate on playing music. The Newport Bush Orchestra, under the direction of GReg O'Leary and Bruce WIlliams, is focussed on preparing for their next gig at the Northcote Festival and then they are playing all weekend at the Maldon Folk Festival. Both gigs should be lots of fun and if you are there make sure you go and have a listen to the NBO - if you are a local with a yen to play music on a Monday night call in and check it out - very friendly people who love playing music together. The photos show the reverie that comes from playing a 20 minute bracket of tunes!
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I was at the Beechworth Bluegrass Festival recently and bumped into an ex bush band member who is living in the area. She said 'I really want to thank Greg and the whole Newport Bush Orchestra experience for helping me become liberated from the tyranny of the sheet music. It is fantastic to be able to play by ear, and to have lots of great Australian tunes ready to play any time.' What a fantastic bit of feedback about the bush orchestra - if you have thought about joining the NBO this might tip you over the edge. Keep up the good work Greg and Bruce and all the NBO.
Good to hear the music, and word is spreadign far and wide.
Keep playing , and enjoying
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