Great Aunt
The Purple Fiddle, 96 East Ave, 26292 Thomas Kort
sun. 20.09.2026 19:00
$12
“An Australian duo you need to know..” – The Bluegrass Situation
Great Aunt is an Australian country folk duo – winners of the 2024 Folk Alliance AustraliaArtist of the Year (Duo) award. Comprising Megan Bird (mandolin, resonator, guitar, vocals) and Chelsea Allen (double bass, vocals, percussion), their music blends folk, bluegrass, and country with influences from their careers in punk, jazz, soul, and rock. Known for their soaring harmonies and weird and wonderful instrument pairings, the duo has played majorAustralian fes:vals and iconic U.S listening rooms. Their debut album, ‘It’s All Downhill From
Here’, is due for release in early 2025.
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Great AuntGreat Aunt is an Australian folk duo celebrated for their soaring harmonies, distinctive instrumentation, and heartfelt live performances. Winners of the 2024 Folk Alliance Australia Duo of the Year award, Megan Bird and Chelsea Allen blend elements of folk, country, and roots music with the energy and edge of their backgrounds in punk, jazz, soul, and rock—crafting a sound that is refreshingly original. With four U.S. tours already behind them, the duo is set to release their debut LP, 'It’s All Downhill From Here', in 2026. This year, they return to North America for multiple appearances, including performances at Ossipee Valley Music Festival, and Red Ants Pants Music Festival. Their music is equal parts joyful and vulnerable — and delivered with warmth, wit, and soul.
"An Australian duo you need to know.." - The Bluegrass Situation
