Devils in Disguise & Wombat’s Crossing @ The Loaded Dog, Saturday 24th October, 7 for 7.30 start

Tritton Hall, Hut 44, Addison Road Centre, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville

60 minutes each from 

Devils in Disguise –  Deanne Dale and Dave O’Neill are a dynamic musical duo known for their rich harmonies, heartfelt storytelling, and infectious onstage chemistry. Drawing from folk, blues, and roots traditions, their performances bring together Deanne’s soulful, expressive vocals and Dave’s masterful musicianship on guitar, fiddle, and mandolin.

Both seasoned performers in their own right, Deanne and Dave have shared stages with some of Australia’s most respected artists and appeared at festivals across the country. Their sets move easily from foot-tapping acoustic grooves to tender ballads. They deliver an authentic, warm, and engaging live experience that resonates long after the final note.

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Wombat’s Crossing Christine Wheeler (voice, flute, guitar), Rebecca Daniel (voice, violin) and Leigh Birkett (voice, guitar)  is a Celtic trio in the style of a chamber music group – richly arranged songs and tunes utilising three fine voices in harmony, Rebecca’s ‘melt your heart’ violin playing, Leigh’s boundless capacity for harmonic invention on guitar and Christine’s evocative whistle and Irish flute contributions.

Christine led her own Australian Celtic band, Wheelers and Dealers, for a decade while concurrently working with early music group Pastance as a touring musician with Musica Viva in Schools. She founded and continues to co-direct the Heathens, Blackheath’s popular community choir.  Rebecca, a veteran of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, has enjoyed a distinguished career as a a soloist and orchestral violinist. Rebecca leads the Kanimbla Trio and is a versatile soloist and singer. Leigh’s storied musical career has included decades as the musical partner of acclaimed Irish singer Martin Doherty, while his current associations include folk/roots band Fret Buzz and a classical/jazz duo with Rebecca.