Andrew and Karen Winton, Steve and Ros Barnes and Bob Thomson bring you a stimulating selection of superlative songs of generally bluesy, bluegrassy and gospelly persuasion delivered the old-time string-band way, with seriously splendid vocal harmonies, featuring accomplished accompaniment on dobro, mandolin, guitzouki, wintonbeast and double bass. Guaranteed retro-contemporary delight for “Oh Brother Where Art Thou?” aficionados and fans of great songs and gorgeous harmony singing. More...
Based in Perth/Fremantle, Western Australia
MP3 clips (recorded live at Kidogo Arthouse, Fremantle, June 07) :
Kindness of Strangers (Steve Barnes)
Coming to Life (Andrew Winton)
Keep Your Lamp Trimmed (Trad arr Winton/Barnes)
YouTube clip - "Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning " (trad), recorded at Kulcha, Fremantle, 2008
YouTube clip - "Kindness of Strangers " (Steve Barnes) , recorded at Kulcha, Fremantle, 2008
YouTube clip - "Promise Sellers " (Steve Barnes) , recorded at Kulcha, Fremantle, 2008
YouTube clip - "One Small Ball " (Frank Jones) , recorded at Kulcha, Fremantle, 2008
YouTube clip 2 - Andrew's "Standing on Shoulders", and Steve's "Kindness of Strangers", recorded at Kidogo Arthouse, Fremantle, 2008.
Five Point Turn formed when two acoustic husband-and-wife duos discovered a mutual love of acoustic music played the old-time string band way. Adding veteran perth bassist Bob Thomson to provide the bottom end, the quintet picked out a swag of favourite songs from some much admired songwriters including Tim O'Brien, Karine Polwart, Chris Smither and Bob Dylan, along with a few well-honed originals (like the ones you can hear above). Their first major gig was on the main stage of Canberra's National Folk Festival in April 2007, playing live-to-air on national ABC radio with no sound check and no safety net! They survived this baptism of fire and have gone on to wow audiences at favourite WA concert and festival venues.
Contact: Steve Barnes stevebarnes@iinet.net.au