Thursday 22 August 2013

Meat and greet: Man Choir brings in the SNAGs

News Source: The Age


Dave Garnham of the Darwin Choir of Man.

Like an army marches on its stomach, the Choir of Man's harmonies are fuelled by beer and charred meat. Bearded blokes arrive at a warehouse in a Darwin industrial estate, wander out the back and crack open stubbies to warm up their vocal cords while band members tune a banjo and a dobro (guitar) in the corner.

This unlikely gang of public servants, engineers, students and shopkeepers is the brainchild of singer-songwriter David Garnham, who grew up in Wonthaggi and Phillip Island before following a girl up north seven years ago. The relationship didn't last but he fell in love with this most manly of towns, which he now calls home.

Read full story here: http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/music/meat-and-greet-man-choir-brings-in-the-snags-20130819-2s7b7.html

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