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MAIN ROOM / $15 + booking fee

Van Walker's move from Melbourne to Geelong in 2018 was a much-needed sea-change for the restless artist and another new chapter in the ongoing adventure with him teaming up to play with local musicians The Ferriters. Named after the folk hero Pierce Ferriter (see song: The King of the Irish Rebels), the band wowed crowds locally and became popular among Irish and non-Irish festivals alike, winning over audiences with their mix of Aussie and Irish folk/rebel music. With Seamus Hoare on bass, guitar and harmonica, Maree Dertien on Accordion, the tight-knit unit grew to include Greg Field on fiddle & mandolin, Dan Musil on dobro, and Michael Barclay on drums. Add to this the original songwriting of Van Walker, and we have a unique modern take on an ancient rhythm and lyricism that never fails to raise a glass and get audiences up and dancing.

With their new album GREETINGS FROM NEWTOWN GEELONG poised for release late July, the band have a run of monthly (almost) Retreat shows to warm up with, starting with March 26, two sets from 3-5pm.

Tickets are $15 + booking fee.

Purchase here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/van-walker-the-ferriters-tickets-276234202937

The Retreat Hotel would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which The Retreat now stands, and pay our respects to all elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded and that our venue operates on stolen land.