Her Story - of the Blues
Returning the spotlight to the point of origin, Mari-Trees embarks upon a sonic mission to restore recognition.
Presenting music of the trailblazing women who pioneered the blues, conceived rock & pop, and were then - promptly forgotten! Music from the Mississippi Delta - to the clubs of Harlem - to your local Petrol Station.
Enraged by erasure and colonial continuity, this one-woman-warrior determines to dismantle the shelves of history, revealing the genesis of rock music in the legacy of these early blues women.
Featuring Mari-Trees on all instruments. Tap, clap, hum & sing along!
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Pre-ordered meals served between 6-7, show begins 7pm. Additional food & drink available from the bar from 6PM till late. Venue open late.
- Previous Award Winner
- Award winner
- Fringe Fund Recipient
- Sun, 23 Feb - Sun, 23 Mar
- 60 min
- G (2 Warnings)
- $25 to $55
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Presented by: Mari-Trees
Mari-Trees (MT) was born to a social activist opera junky and a concert pianist.
She decided early on to do whatever it takes to stop Gilbert & Sullivan permeating her brain, trying very hard to not become a musician. However, fate would have it that pianos continued to fall in front of her. She’s lucky to be alive!
Having escaped to remote regions of the world to steep deep into the musical traditions of West Africa, West Coast Ireland and the West Wing of the Elder Con Jazz School, MT continues to be obsessed with the nuts and bolts of music; writing, and creating in blues, soul, folk and world genres.
Through piano, percussion, guitar and vocals, MT delivers a raw sound that is compelling and original, providing homage to the early blues musicians.
Suitability & Warnings
Accessibility
- High Audio Content
- High Visual Content
- Audience members interact from the seated or standing area
- Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language