Matt Hewson
A local folk duo will be joined by Celtic multi-instrumentalist Rennie Pearson for an enchanting afternoon of lilting melodies and foot-tapping tunes in Fyansford this weekend.
Faerfolke – Geelong-based musicians Georgie-Brooke MacLucas (fiddle, vocals) and Josh Docker (guitar, percussion) – will play host to one of New Zealand’s finest, Rennie Pearson, this Sunday, October 13 at the Door Gallery Cafe.
The duo will perform a set, followed by a bracket from Pearson, before all three join forces to see out the afternoon.
Faerfolke have performed at festivals around the country, including a headline show at Portarlington’s National Celtic Festival, releasing their debut self-titled EP in January this year.
While MacLucas came to Celtic music via studying classical violin, Docker has performed in punk bands, folk groups and everything in between.
MacLucas said their wildly different backgrounds gave their music a fresh take on the Celtic genre.
“We’ve got such a vast range of knowledge between us so I think, although we’re definitely very interested in Celtic music, I wouldn’t call us trad musicians,” she said.
“We don’t do things by the book; we like to break the rules. We like to play Celtic music but for the structure to be really different.
“(We) mix it with more gypsy influences and have a bit more spice than perhaps traditional Celtic music has.”
She said she and Docker were looking forward to collaborating live with Pearson.
“He’s got such a vast knowledge of tunes and songs and stories from Ireland, but also Scotland and Maritime Canada,” MacLucas said.
“He definitely brings those real Celtic roots… he’s singing, he’s playing guitar, he’s playing whistle and flute, bodhran, playing fiddle. He’s a very multi-talented musician.
“People can expect some foot-stomping, merry tunes – we definitely like to bring the party – but also for their heartstrings to be pulled. We really enjoy playing tender, sweet, uplifting music as well, to really get the full rollercoaster of feelings.”
Doors open at 2.30pm. Tickets available at renniepearsonmusic.com or at the door.
