So where does the Esto Pub Night go from here? It has been rumoured that with various information tools these days, news of our evenings is spreading faster than ever. Everyone is on Facebook, we all have smart phones, iCloud is bouncing our information everywhere, not to mention the iPads, blogs and international mailing eNews lists. Whatever happened to newspapers? Well one of the most talented Estonian rahvamuusika or traditional folk groups is touring Australia. Sada is a four piece ensemble that will perform a superb afternoon masterpiece at the Estonian Concert Hall here in Adelaide.
Mati Viiul has recently put this group together from the best artists from throughout Estonia, their traditional skills are phenomenal. Sirje and her gang in Melbourne have done the hard work and the rest of Australia is waiting. There is a chance to hear a wide range of traditional Estonian folk instruments. The band intends to travel with several ‘Kannels’ or kantele’s the traditional plucked string instrument, the hiiukannel or bowed harp, toropill (Bagpipe), parmupillid (Jewish Harp) and many more.
Their repertoire includes many tradition Estonian folk tunes well known to many in our community and also more recent works by composers such as Pårt, Eller, Tobias and Låtte. This is a unique opportunity to hear and see many demonstrations of a fabulous part of our music heritage.
Their performance has been booked in for Adelaide on Saturday November the 26th. It will take the format of a mid afternoon traditional concert followed by more informal Esto Pub Night. You will have the opportunity to hear the best of their music and then be able to chat with them in a relaxed atmosphere.
We have managed to secure their final Australian concert here in Adelaide at 4pm on Saturday 26 of November. Immediately following their concert, we are going to treat the band to a special farewell event in the form of an Esto Pub Night. Come and join us to thank them for their sensational tour or just come and listen to their talents and traditional music, featuring traditional instruments.
So remember our motto – Just drop in for ten minutes or stay for the evening – no booking or formal arrangements are required. You will meet friendly Estonians and enjoy a great meal, sample fantastic wines, Estonian Vodka, Saku Kuld and Cider. Drop in after being out elsewhere or come for the evening. We will have some top music videos for you to enjoy also. This will be the Esto Pub Night where you will meet all of your old friends!
More details can be seen at www.estopubnight.com, search for us on Facebook, email us at kalevonjeffcott@gmail.com or see details on your favourite Australian Estonian website or newspaper.
Richard Semenov