November 25, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cigány Weaver – Virtuosic folk-jazz-classical sextet
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Seats are limited – buy your ticket online to ensure you don’t miss out. Adults $25, concessions $20 (+ booking fee.) Doors open at 5:30pm ready for 6:30pm start.
Cigány Weaver – Virtuosic folk-jazz-classical sextet
Fusing the passion of folk music, the precision of classical, and the spontaneity of jazz, Cigány Weaver create a rich and vibrant atmosphere for both the heart and mind. Front woman, Jo Davie’s soaring vocals and enchanting gentle demeanour combine with the fiery violin, dynamic guitars and driving rhythm section to create a purely acoustic group that effortlessly navigates the musical nexus between intimacy and raucousness.
The band’s 2019 debut album, premiered the group’s first original compositions within the genre and the track ‘Janome’ was highly commended for the Jazz category of the 2020 Queensland Music Awards. The album was received with great acclaim and airplay on ABC, Triple J, Double J, and community radio stations across Australia.
It is as likely to find Cigány Weaver packing out shows at festivals such as Woodford Folk Festival (QLD), Caloundra Music Festival (QLD) and MONA’s Dark Mofo (TAS), as at a secret gig in a jazz bar. By drawing inspiration from the past, the sextet’s signature compositions and arrangements weave a musical tapestry, contributing a new direction to the Australian music scene.
“Ok, I legit tried to sing along with this tune and those high notes – seriously – out of control. Devilishly charming and playful, I feel like I have stumbled into a bohemian tent at a festival” Nkechi Anele (Triple J Unearthed) – 4/5 Stars