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Garry started singing old bush ballads in his home state Queensland in the late 1950s and was one of the founders of the Moreton Bay Bushwackers, Queensland's first Bush Band.
In 1960 he was a founder member of The
Wayfarers, for decades a stalwart of the Brisbane folk scene. In 1964 the Wayfarers were
involved
in setting up the Brisbane Folk Centre.
Garry started singing old bush ballads in his home state Queensland in the late 1950s and was one of the founders of the Moreton Bay Bushwackers, Queensland's first Bush Band.
From 1970 Garry was working
as a
singer in various restaurants around Sydney. From 2000 until
2006 he
sang at his own cafe The Whistlestop at Thirlmere.Garry has a
passion
for the story in the song and has developed a repertoire of
Australian, Irish, English and Scottish folk songs.
Tritton Hall, Hut 44 Addison Road Centre, 142 Addison Rd, Marrickville
Door opens 7.30 for 8pm start. Session 10.00-11.30pm
BYO songs
Cost - $10
Bring something to drink & a plate for supper
Enquiries - Sandra 9358 4886
BYO songs
Cost - $10
Bring something to drink & a plate for supper
Enquiries - Sandra 9358 4886
Duke's place, named after our honoured early member Harold 'Duke' Tritton (1886-1965), is the place to go once a month for a great night of Australian songs in concert and session. Duke was a powerful singer who supplied BMC with many songs he had learnt in his younger days while working as a shearer and at other bush jobs. He was also a songwriter and poet giving us songs that have entered the tradition such as Sandy Hollow Line and Shearing in the Bar.
historic photos supplied.
Gary @ The Dog - Sandra Nixon
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Is Garry Tooth still around please ? We used to listen to him at the Settlers at Mulgoa in the 1970's on a regular basis, cheers
ReplyDeleteyea, he is still performing. If you contact us via the Email us link here http://www.bushmusic.org.au/bmc_committee.shtm, I can pass your details to Garry.
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