Yackandandah’s own local treasures, Pete Denahy and Jeff Mercer, join forces for a masterful display of acoustic chemistry at this year’s Folk Festival. Combining Pete’s sharp songsmith storytelling, fiddle, and signature madcap comedy with Jeff’s world-class guitar picking and soaring harmonies, the duo offers a “buffet” of bluegrass and country tradition.
As seasoned veterans of the Australian music scene, Pete and Jeff boast multiple Golden Guitars between them. Their musical shorthand was forged over decades, notably touring together in Slim Dusty’s Travelling Country Band from the 90s into the 2000s. From the honky-tonk heritage of Ernest Tubb and Buck Owens to their own original bluegrass-infused compositions, their set is a celebration of craftsmanship, humor, and the spirit of the high country.