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They're salvaging the lost songs of post-1788 Australia.  The Drongo and the Crow delivers a high-energy musical tour through the seedy underbelly of the convict towns and along the rivers, roads and rails that reached deeper into Australia. 

A Drongos' show is a delicious stew of Australian heritage music from early colonial songs to contemporary favorites, with a side-order of history* to explain the context of the song. Voices mellowed by Vegemite and cheap rum blend with accordion, drums, bass, violin, mandolin and autoharp to bring new life to old songs.  You'll sing, you'll laugh, you'll learn a little.  You might even try a bit of interpretive dance.

*Historical accuracy not guaranteed and subject to change without notice.

These city-based songs about the lair and the push have a suitable swagger to them. These Australian birds should keep singing in their own style” - Toby Smith

— Trad and Now Magazine

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It's nice to see three elderly gentlemen having so much fun!” - Dennis, Dimboola
Wayne thinks they're shit, but I reckon they're great” - Marion, Mildura

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