The Roaring Forties::Performers::Sydney A Cappella Festival 2008

Accolade The AIM Singers Alchemy Another Roadside Attraction The Australian Gaelic Singers Bel A Cappella Blindman's Holiday Café of the Gate of Salvation The Cleftomaniacs Double Shot The Fifth House Glory Bound Groove Train The Honeybees The Idea of North Jubilation Kaya Martenitsa Nothing Without Belinda The Roaring Forties Stairwell to Heaven Sway The Swish Dudes Vocalicious Voices From The Vacant Lot	The Roaring Forties The Roaring Forties is a "spirited pre-acappellan group" performing unaccompanied chorus songs in the English traditional style. The songs they choose are robust - telling of real people, their lives and work. Their love of singing is infectious. The Forties are from all over Sydney and yes, the beards are REAL! Each of the five members of the group is a strong singer in his/her own right and the vigour and interplay of their combined voices makes for a distinctive sound. Much of their material has been honed by generations of folk singers; other songs are contemporary but composed with respect for the tradition. Members of the group are: John Warner, Margaret Walters, Thomas Hanson, Robin Connaughton and Don Brian. They have two CDs – Hazard Hardship and Damned Little Pay and Shore Leave. They are working on a third: Getting About a Bit. Website: www.roaringfortiesfolk.com Hear them: Roll the Woodpile Down, Tom's Gone to Hilo When are they on? Saturday September 13, 12 noon Click here to book online for their show!