From soulful Celtic airs, wild jigs and reels, to Americana and Swedish compositions, Across the Great Divide are a folk-fusion trio of artists and instruments not normally gracing the same stage.
The Motueka Music Group are bring this folk-fusion trio to Motueka on 23 September at the Chanel Arts Centre, supported by Arts on Tour NZ, an organisation that has brought artists and musicians to small communities and towns across New Zealand since 1995.
The group weave together sounds from the countries that reflect the musical traditions of its members, and the lives they have lived. All are strong believers in community and have made significant contributions to the folk/world music scene. The trio are multi-instrumentalists and their music includes blends of violin, guitar, tenor sax, the clarsach, aka the Celtic harp, and the dobro guitar.
With one stroke of the violin, the performance can shift from a slightly melancholy and wistful ballard to a rousing, toe-tapping, dance tune.
The NZ-based trio are committed to building and maintaining community. They have toured extensively through Aotearoa with the aim of putting the ability to make and share music in the hands and hearts of everyday people.
Fusing elements of traditional and contemporary Scottish, Celtic, Swedish, and Americana, they have created a beautifully unique and often ethereal sound which combines haunting melodies, mesmerising songs, and dance embracing jigs and reels to transcend the sands of time.
Tickets are available from the Motueka Floral Studio on High St, Motueka (cash only) and at the door on the evening of the concert (EFTPOS available). Adults $25, school children $5.
