BRUNSWICK ARTISTS' BAR // DOORS 4PM // SHOW 4.30PM

Sally Ford and the Idiomatics play songs of life, love and lived experience. This newly formed ensemble emerges from the multi-faceted musical provenance of its members, with backgrounds in cumbia, salsa, film music, ska, jazz, pop and funk.

Patrick Cronin and Michael Havir provide lush backing arrangements to Sally Ford’s wryly-observed lyrics. The underscore of keyboards, samples and electronica is embellished by trombone, saxophone, flute and even a spot of old-fashioned whistling.  

These musicians bring to The Idiomatics their collective legacy of leading or performing with bands such as the ARIA-winning Melbourne Ska Orchestra, the Spaghetti Western Orchestra, Texicali Rose, Yothu Yindi, Sally Ford and the Pachuco Playboys, Joe Camilleri’s Black Sorrows, Frank Yamma and Skazz.

Original tunes and freshly interpreted classics come together in this richly imagined musical experience.

Presale tickets $10 + bf

BRUNSWICK ARTISTS' BAR, downstairs of the BRUNSWICK BALLROOM, 314 Sydney Rd, Brunswick 

Delicious menu on offer, kitchen open from 4pm