The Lonesome Boatmen
The Lonesome Boatmen are an original Country Blues, Folk and Celtic Soul Duo.
Phil Levy and Steve Gilbert reinterpret Traditional songs in a new light. They are both accomplished musicians and accompany their songs with fingerpicking guitar, harmonica and mandolin and banjo.
They were both members of long time Nth Coast World music band, The Romaniacs. They have won best instrumental and best country song categories with two of Phil’s tunes at The North Coast Music Awards (The Dolphin Awards)
Both Phil and Steve have played many festivals and session recordings. Phil has been hosting “The Not Quite Folk Jam “ at the Eltham Hotel for 11 years. One of the most successful jams on the North Coast. Steve Gilbert has been noted as one of Australia’s finest harmonica players. He has played on Aria winning albums with TI legend Seaman Dan and toured with Shane Howard (Goanna Band).
Groove along with them from 10am – 2pm.
