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Wheeze and Suck band

The band formed in 1997 around a nucleus of English traditional musicians / singers who shared a desire to sing a principally English repertoire. Over the years this focus has widened to embrace various other music styles including a growing repertoire of irresistible original songs, including “Rag and Bone”, runner up in the 2004 MusicOz songwriting Awards, “Johnny in the Morning”, runner up in the 2005 MusicOz songwriting Awards, and “Tyburn Fayre”, winner of the 2005 Australian Association of Songwriters Award. The Wheezers have appeared at the following major Festivals:- ” Woodford (2004,2005,2006) ” National Folk Festival (every year since the band’s inception, either on the official program or blackboard spots. Last programmed apperance was 2006.

  • Entertainment:
    Australian and Bush Music, Jazz Bands, Outdoor and Festivals, Roving Musicians, Roving Performers, Sports Events Theme
  • City:
    Sydney

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Biography

The band formed in 1997 around a nucleus of English traditional musicians / singers who shared a desire to sing a principally English repertoire.

Over the years this focus has widened to embrace various other music styles including a growing repertoire of irresistible original songs, including Rag and Bone , runner up in the 2004 MusicOz songwriting Awards, Johnny in the Morning , runner up in the 2005 MusicOz songwriting Awards, and Tyburn Fayr, winner of the 2005 Australian Association of Songwriters Award.

The Wheezers have appeared at the following major Festivals:-
Woodford (2004,2005,2006)
National Folk Festival (every year since the band’s inception, either on the official program or blackboard spots. Last programmed apperance was 2006. We have been verbally advised that we will be on the program next year)
Jamberoo / Illawarra (4 times including 2007)
Folk in the Foothills (twice)
Coast Fest (every year)
Cobargo (2006)
Majors Creek (2004, 2006)
St Albans (every year)
Kangaroo Valley (2006, 2007)
Turning Wave (Gundagai) (2007)