THE WHITETOP MOUNTAINEERS: TOURING JANUARY 2011
Agent- John McAuslan, Across the Borders Touring Agency
Office hours- 03 9387 3376 or bookbmf@vicnet.net.au
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LISTEN TO THE
WHITETOP MOUNTAINEERS
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GO AWAY WITH ME (2010)
1. Trials Troubles Tribulations
2. Free Little Bird
3. You Don't Tell me That You Love Me Anymore
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HOME ON THE MOUNTAIN (2008)
1.Don't Get Trouble In Your Mind
2. Home On The Mountain
3. I Can't Sit Down
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"From the first note of their show,
I was left in no doubt that
Martha Spencer and Jackson Cunningham are the real McCoy
when it comes to Old Timey music. "
Stephen Loss, australianbluegrass.com
For fans of American old time mountain music (and roots music
lovers alike), the Whitetop Mountaineers are a live act not
to be missed. From Virginia, USA, Martha Spencer and Jackson
Cunningham return to Australia by popular demand. In 2008,
2009, and 2010 the duo stunned and delighted audiences across
the country with their performance of American mountain music,
song & dance - they are the 'real deal'. They have been
invited back to Woodford Folk festival for the second time
in December 2010, which is a rare honour indeed.
Both musicians are skilled multi-instrumentalists - Jackson
on guitar, mandolin & claw hammer banjo, and Martha on
fiddle, guitar & banjo. They are both strong vocal performers
and their close harmonies are indicative of the old time and
bluegrass traditions from which they draw their repertoire.
In addition to being a talented musician & singer, Martha
is also an exceptional dancer - having spent much of her life
learning Appalachian dance.
Their newest release "Go Away With Me" draws from
many local old time and bluegrass sources in the Blue Ridge
Mountains and also includes a few original songs. The album
has attracted stellar reviews worldwide.
Jackson and Martha have played concerts, festivals, workshops,
and dances throughout the United States, UK, Ireland &
Australia including Merlefest, Smithsonian Folklife Festival,
Grahamfest USA, San Francisco Bluegrass and Old Time Festival,
Tamworth Country Music Festival, and Woodford Folk Festival.
What They Say
"Martha and Jackson play the kinds of songs I like, the
way I like to hear them played. Whether they are performing
a honky-tonk duet, an old time ballad or traditional fiddle
tune, they always attend to their craft with obvious passion,
exuberance, and soul. Martha, quite simply, pours her heart
out into every note, and connects with audiences in a manner
quite rare among today's performers. Jackson provides the perfect
vocal complement, and is also fast becoming one of my most favorite
mandolin players. Together they create a sound that is fresh
yet familiar, and their live performances are, above all else,
one heck of a good time."
~ Jon Lohman, Virginia State Folklorist
"From the first note of their show, I was left in no
doubt that Martha Spencer and Jackson Cunningham are the real
McCoy when it comes to Old Timey music. I imagined their high
lonesome mountain voices and tasteful guitar, claw-hammer
banjo, fiddle and mandolin accompaniment could have come straight
out of Appalachia 80 or 90 years ago."
~ Stephen Loss, australianbluegrass.com
"It warms my heart to meet and get to know top quality
young musicians who seem to be particular about their music.
Jackson Cunningham and Martha Spencer are such a couple."
~ Mac Traynham, Home on the Mountain CD Review
"This is my kind of music. Down to earth, straight ahead,
uncluttered, heartfelt."
~ Wayne Erbsen, Native Ground Books, Home on the Mountain
CD Review
http://www.whitetopmountaineers.com/
www.myspace.com/thewhitetopmountaineers
The Whitetop Mountaineers are touring exclusively with
Across The Borders Touring Agency
BOOKINGS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
John McAuslan
Across The Borders Touring Agency
Phone: (03) 9387 3376 Fax: (03) 9380 8234
Email: johnbmf@vicnet.net.au
www.acrosstheborders.com.au
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TOUR DATES:
JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2011
December 27 - January 1
Woodford Folk Festival
http://www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
Friday January 7
With Old Man Luedecke
Joe's Waterhole Eumundi
http://www.musicliveatjoes.com
Bookings- 07 5442 8144
Saturday January 8
Brisbane
Music By The Sea Festival, 2pm http://musicbythesea.com.au
Saturday January 8
Eltham Hall, NSW- Evening
Monday January 10
The Cave, Nobby Beach
Friday January 14
Old Gazette Theatre, Dorrigo, NSW
Saturday January 15 -
Wednesday January 19
Tamworth Country Music Festival
Friday January 21
Victoria- Newstead Live Festival http://www.wineandmusic.net
Wednesday January 26
Yinnar Community Hotel, VIC
Thursday January 27
Briagalong Hotel, Vic
Friday January 28
Melbourne- Spenserslive- http://www.spenserslive.com
Saturday January 29
South Australia Folk Centre- http://www.folk-sa.asn.au
Friday February 4
Illawarra Folk Club- http://www.illawarrafolkclub.org.au
Saturday February 5
Cat & Fiddle Hotel,
456 Darling St Balmain (cnr Elliott St).
Ph. 9810 7931.
Sunday February 6
Canberra- Merry Muse Folk Club- http://www.merrymuse.org.au
The Whitetop Mountaineers are touring exclusively
with Across The Borders. Touring Agency
BOOKINGS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
John McAuslan
Across The Borders Touring Agency
Phone: (03) 9387 3376 Fax: (03) 9380 8234
Email: johnbmf@vicnet.net.au
www.acrosstheborders.com.au
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