19/08/2023
With a warm heart we welcome back Chloe & Jason Roweth. They are family to us and it’s always a joy to have the Roweth family at the festival.
Drawing their inspiration from the warmth of old-style bush entertainment and folklore, Chloë and Jason work with vibrant arrangements of new and old traditional Australian ballads and work songs, early country music, original music, poetry, yarns, and dance tunes weaving together and carrying forward many threads of the Australian tradition. They also specialise in themed presentations (Henry Lawson, First World War, shearers, bushrangers, rebels) forging unique combinations of music, folklore and social history. The Roweths seamlessly combine new and old material, reflecting on modern Australia with all the depth of our strong traditional roots.
“Jason and Chloë Roweth are without question two of our finest interpreters of Australian traditional folk music. Their large body of work stands as a testament to their expertise as musicians; incorporating electric, country, blues, rock, grunge, show and ‘trad’ sounds to explore Australia’s rich traditions. Far from predictable in approach, they incorporate song, dance tunes and spoken word to showcase lesser-known songs alongside popular favourites; ultimately displaying their deep knowledge and respect for the material.” – Ruth Hazleton
