Andrew London's songs have been included in a national Year 13 English syllabus, two feature films and European CD compilations. Photo/supplied
The Andrew London Trio promises an evening of swinging music, humour and satire when it performs for the Katikati Folk Club on September 30.
With songs called Let's Talk About Me, I Hugged My Mate, Country's Buggered - the titles sum up its irreverence.
"London's whimsical songs reflect mainstream culture, with gentle
irreverence, and playfully lampoon many of society's obsessions and taboos," says folk club publicity officer Christine Donehue.
"Themes run the gamut from rugby fans, driving habits, youth culture and weddings to male insecurities, technophobia, household appliances, pretentious socialites and various other issues of concern to the average middle-aged, middle-class antipodean baby boomer," she says.
Delivery is wrapped in an easy-going and accessible, 1940s-era 'hot club' style swing package, with occasional sallies into folk, blues and western swing. London's easy-going banter holds a two-hour show together, with stories that draw the audience in and set up the songs, says Christine.
Woodwind exponent and songwriter Nils Olsen contributes to the trio with swing-era influenced saxophone and clarinet, and more introspective original songs, that provide a contrast to London's characteristic levity.
The bass chair is occupied by Kirsten London, who contributes occasional standards from the Doris Day and Blossom Dearie songbook.
Shirley Ryder, now of Katikati, will be opening the concert at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm, concert starts at 7.30pm, at the Katikati Bowling Club in Park Rd. Tickets at the door, adults $20, members $15, school children free.
the fine print
What: Andrew London Trio
Where: Katikati Folk Club
When: Friday, September 30, 7.30pm
