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A truly contemporary sound: The String Contingent

ACOUSTIC chamber-folk trio The String Contingent will be in in B Block, Gorman House tomorrow, Wed, 15 April at 7:30pm highlighting  their new album, “Facets”.

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Supported by Canberra Musicians Club with Lucas Paine, they’ll be showing off their diverse musical backgrounds—from Celtic folk, classical, jazz and contemporary to melodic, evocative, exciting and poignant musical discussions, or ‘trialogues’.

The group is comprised of Chris Stone (violin) and Holly Downes (double bass), with Scotsman Graham McLeod (guitar), who says they have consistently challenged the traditional roles of their instruments.

“This approach has resulted in a musical ethos that showcases the individuality of each musician and eclipses genre, featuring bowed bass melodies, percussive violin and tight guitar grooves.”

The new album, “Facets”, features some of Australia’s most respected  musicians, including recorder player, Genevieve Lacey, saxophonist Sandy Evans, Canberra-raised ARIA award winning cellist Julian Thompson; ABC recording artists Chris Duncan and Catherine Strutt, and weird instrument inventor Linsey Pollak.

“Facets,” they says, seamlessly shifts through baroque, classical, jazz, Indian, Celtic and Balkan elements to create a truly contemporary sound.

The String Contingent, Wed, April 15, B Block Gorman House, tickets at the door.

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