THE PIONEERS BUSH BAND
Australian Folk and Country Music

David and Liz with Peter Harper

The Pioneers Bush Band, which Liz and I started in 1984, play every second Sunday at the historic Mundaring Weir Hotel between 2pm and 5pm. Sam Michael plays mandolin and guitar with us most of the time nowadays and Peter Harper (pic left) sometimes plays with us when he comes back to Perth from his winter hideaway in Broome.

I began my music career playing bass guitar in rock music. I got tired of the noise and was drawn more and more to the sounds of acoustic instruments and folk style music. Even in the 1960's and early 1970's I enjoyed that music and from when I met Liz in 1975 we played at folk clubs around Perth. We played often at the legenderry Stables Folk Club when it was run by Stan Hastings.

When we first started the Pioneers we used to play mainly traditional Australian Folk music and some country music. We still play the traditional songs and tunes but also we play many of my original songs. Many of my songs reflect inspiration from the wonderful landscape of Western Australia, spirituality, psychology and philosophy, and the power of the natural world to heal and comfort us.
I also play solo gigs and with Liz as a duo.

I have made some of our songs available to you to download. they are low quality recordings. if you want the CD quality recordings you can contact me. david@davidrivettmusic.com

The Pioneers have two albums ;

"No other Land on earth" and "Wide Open Spaces."

Liz and I drove up to Broome last July and while we were there we played a gig at Matsoes with Peter Harper on bass. We busked at the markets and while playing there we were invited to sing on ABC Kimberly. here is the recording of that interview with a couple of pieces of music . We played a song a called Why should I worry? and I played an improvised guitar piece using a loop station..

A session that Liz and I did with Peter Harper on ABC Kimberly when we were in Broome this year in July.

STUDIO RECORDINGS

Listen to the Pioneers play David's song 'No other Land on earth' celebrating Western Australia. This is available on an album called "No other Land on earth"

All People Together; a song I wrote about reconciliation in Australia. same mix as on the album 'Wide open Spaces' but with bass played by me.

Wide open Spaces, song inspired by the country around Mukinbuden West Australia, Also with bass by me.

LIVE RECORDINGS

Here are some live recordings. they are all recorded straight off the desk at the Mundaring Weir Hotel.

The Diamentina Drover; an Australian classic by Hugh MacDonald

Bowl of Cherries; song by David also on his Her Winding Path album.

Freedom; song by David. Song ends when motorcycle leaves pub very loudly. Most bikers are good but some forget that music is being played...and they love the sound of their bikes!

Gum Tree Canoe; a love song from Queensland

Coral Bay; featured on our album 'Wide open Spaces"

I'll never find another you; classic song recorded by the Seekers in the 1960's.

New Live Recordings

And here are some new live recordings.........

This is an unedited set of Traditional style songs from a gig we did for the City of Perth called 'Living Stories" We were playing in the Cultural Centre of Perth. Liz myself and Peter Harper on bass. It will take a little time to download for it is 40mins long.

The Pioneers Bush Band; David and Liz with Eric

THE PIONEERS BUSH BAND

The Pioneers are an acoustic trio with their own twist to Australian music which draws on country and folk roots. Established in 1985, the band is the distinctive combination of David and Liz Rivett’s vocals and harmonies and instrumental sounds of mandolin and guitar together with Erik Kowarski on the violin and vocals/and or bass player Peter Harper. David also plays the didgeridoo.
Bush Dances - The Pioneers have a variety of dances in their repertoire to suit all ages and abilities and they have a great reputation for ensuring all have a good time. They have conducted Bush Dances for occasions ranging from 21^st Birthdays to Golden Wedding Anniversaries, for P&C Associations and schools all over WA, and for organizations such as The WA Folk Federation, CALM, Celebrate WA and Whiteman Park.
Venues – Schools, Fairs, Hotels, Concerts and all the major WA Folk Festivals are some of the venues at which the Pioneers perform, and have performed, in metropolitan and country areas. They perform regularly at the historic Mundaring Weir Hotel.
The Music is a mixture of classic traditional Australian bush songs, contemporary Australian country and folk, classic and contemporary folk songs of Ireland, Britain and America and original songs penned by the band. When appropriate they include popular music classics from the sixties through to the present time. They have made recordings of their traditional and original music.

The Pioneers play at the Mundaring Weir Hotel every other sunday from 2pm till 5pm. So come along and hear my original songs plus some others by Slim dusty, John Williamson etc and listen to Liz singing some of her favourite songs. Sam Michael, a long time friend of ours and excellent musician has been playing acoustic guitar and mandolin with us at the Weir Hotel. When Peter Harper is back down from Broome where he lives during the winter months he brings his 150 year old double bass to the gig when he can make it.

Bush Dances

A Bush Dance is a popular community activity where people of all ages come together and dance.

Any celebration is worthy of a good Bush Dance.

One of the best events a school can have is a Bush Dance ; everyone comes together to enjoy an evening of fun..

Children remember a Bush Dance for months, even years.

The Pioneers have earned a great reputation for ensuring all have a good time ; they have a variety of dances in their repertoire to suit all ages and successfully encourage maximum participation.

Established in 1985, The Pioneers have conducted Bush Dances for many occasions, from 21^st Birthdays to Golden Wedding Anniversaries, for P&C Associations all over WA, and for organizations such as West Australian Folk Federation, CALM, Celebrate WA and Whiteman Park.

Phone for a quote.

There are special prices for small schools and those with limited budgets.

David or Liz on 9291 8608, or 0408 929186

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