One family – One show – One afternoon to remember!
Be part of the musical magic that is Highly Strung Rock Orchestra.
Back by popular demand, join P & O Australia’s favourite musical family, Highly Strung Rock Orchestra at the Troubadour!
On their previous two performances Highly Strung have proven to have immense appeal, filling a large hall at each appearance. And no wonder. With ‘our Mary’, Mary O’Mahony centre stage with her magic fiddle she is surrounded by her peerless peers, her family. Together they present the best and most polished performance you’re ever liklely to see.
They play folk and acoustic music beautifully. Add to the incredible interpreations of traditional jigs, reels some of the great folk rock classics, theynail it with rock musical versions of some of the greatest popular songs of the past 60 years or more. Ther more you see, the more there is to enjoy. You start to understand why everyone wants to see them, again and again.
Back in 80s they were known as HATRICK and were incredibly popular in NSW and across Australia. They’re even better now – Their known by all the best international luxury liner travellers, and they’ve got more experience. And that’s not all, now there’s more of them. They’ve been reproducing and now have an amazing new generation which they’re been quietly adding to the lineup.
Come and see for yourself. Be amazed at their ability to retain the essence of your favourite hits with their unique lineup of guitar, woodwind, strings and vocals. Experience how orchestral instruments blended with guitar, presented by a family, can fill a room with magic!
Lineup;
Mary O’Mahony (McCoy), violin/vocals/recorder
Bernadette McCoy, violin/vocals
Stella McCoy, lead vocal/flute/whistle
Justin McCoy, lead vocal/guitar
Guest musicians; (yes, these are family, too!)
Molly McCoy, violin/vocals
Joey McCoy, guitar
Minnie McCoy, vocals