The Streets of Forbes” is one of the best-known folk songs in
Australia and yet it is only one of the many that reflect the rich
folklore and heritage of the town.
Where else in Australia could you stand in the local cemetery
and within 50 metres see the headstones of two of the great bushranging
names in our history, Ben Hall and Kate Kelly.
Tales of shearers, bushrangers, drovers, goldminers and swaggies
have all been preserved in verse or music that reflect the cultural and
historical importance of the area. Over a period of time these songs
have been collected, preserved in The National Library of Australia and
then interpreted and recorded by various artists and bands Australia
wide.
Forbes resident and keen folkie Rob Willis in conjunction with
the Forbes Shire Council has produced a compilation CD of songs and
dance tunes from the area. The recording features such bands as
Wongawilli, Growling Dogs, Collector, Us Not Them, and Harvest Moon.
Rob
Willis also recorded local schools playing and singing collected songs
and tunes for the CD. A combined Primary Schools Choir sing “The
Streets of Forbes” The Red Bend Catholic College Band and the Forbes
High School Music Group also contribute a couple of tunes. All proceeds
from the sale of the recordings will go to the schools to continue to
develop music programs.
Featuring:
Us Not Them, The Combined Choir of the Primary Schools of Fores, The Emu Creek Band, Growling Dog Band, Wongawilli Band, Red Bend Catholic College Band, 'Collector' Band Bathurst, Harvest Moon Band, Eucalypso Band,
This product was added to our catalog on Monday 07 July, 2008.