The Rhythm Hunters

Featuring Rendra Freestone & The Sumatralia Project

8.00 p.m. Friday 22 September 2006

First Sydney gig since sold out concert in June 2005!

Inspired by Japanese Taiko and remote music from West Sumatra,
Indonesia. The Rhythm Hunters

fuse the thunder of taiko drumming with indigenous Islamic music from
West Sumatra. Expect to see

taiko, frame drums, kettle gongs, bamboo flutes, didgeridoo, log
drums and West Sumatran folk songs

woven into a dramatic visual spectacle. Performers include Rendra
Freestone, Ron Reeves (drums),

Ian Hakker (didge), Allan Barclay (bagpipes) and Sari Bennett
(martial dance). Indonesia, Japan,

Australia and Scotland ... it's thick!


There will also be traditional song openings paying respect to the
audience and venue, as is the

way with this music.


Escape to long echoes in hidden valleys, primal ceremony and the beat
of a lone drum. Rendra Freestone

is raising the profile of his Sumatran heritage this dramatic visual
spectacle of song, gongs, flutes and big spirit.


'There is energy, rhythm, tightness, flair and a love of traditions
marking

them as a unique group deserving recognition in Australian music.'



'I see The Rhythm Hunters becoming a force in World music and

indigenous Music genres. Their seemingly esoteric music is made easy to

enjoy and experience.'



Keith Preston

'Member of Dya Singh'


Eastside Music Café is on the site of the
Paddington Markets, 395 Oxford St Paddington

Doors open 8pm Tickets $15/$12

Food and drinks available. All ages' welcome. Wheelchair access.

Bookings recommended – 9331 2646 or bookings@...

Free car parking: 24-28 Gordon Street Church car park. Buses from
Sydney CBD.

Map and more information on www.eastsidearts.org.au





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