original performance poetry laced with folk music and an overdose of comedy…

The line-up includes ‘yarn spinner extraordinaire, Peter Capp. Peter was born in Cooma in the Snowy Mountains in the 1950s. Thirty years on Peter is living in WA, and has found a nicheas a storyteller and poet. His larrikin style had him in high demand at poetry venues such the Leederville Hotel, the West End and Clancy’s Fish Pubboth in Fremantle. He continues to host various poetry and folk events in the city and country towns.

A regular at many country festivals throughout Australia, Peter has won both state and national yarn spinning champion titles. Peter is not only a story teller but has a large repertoire of poetry, both his own and those of others, traditional and contemporary. Peter has had three books published.

Jeff Swain is a wharfie and accomplished performer on several instruments, including the harmonica and banjo. He is a versatile bush poet and also has several published books and CDs.

PhilStrutthas long been known as RottnestIsland'sself- appointedpoetlaureate; with poems covering such gems as ’The Constipated Quokka’ and ’The Guide Who Got Lost’. Phil entertains and delights - ifyouarenotsmilingorlaughing,youare definitely not listening!

Peter Capp said they had a choice of performing at the Sands in Las Vegas orat the winter sunday@subi concert and Subi won three votes to nil.

“Our vast fan base lives around Subiaco, so of course we couldn’t let the fans down!,” Peter said.

“We look forward to sharing our style of Australian humour, song and verse inthis warm community setting," he said.

Tickets are free and are available on the day from 1.15pm, with concerts starting at 2pm and finishing at 3.30pm, including a short break to enjoy a coffee or a glass of wine from the Subiaco Arts Centre bar.

The sunday@subi series is a free community concert series that covers a mix of themes and genres suitable for all ages. The series runs every Sunday from 18 July to 3 October at the Subiaco Art Centre, 180 Hamersley Road, Subiaco. For more information visit www.subiaco.wa.gov.au or contact the City of Subiaco on 9237 9222.

Season at a glance

15 August
Yarn Spinners and Bush Poets
With Peter Capp, Jeff Swain and Phil Strutt

22 August
Grace Barb & Seychelles Rhythms

29 August
Urban Cowboy Band

5 September
Adam Hall & the Velvet Playboys

12 September
Angel Sounds
Featuring Bronwyn Wallis

19 September
Sabroson
Contemporary Afro-Cuban music

26 September
The DomNicks
Classic rock ‘n’ roll with Perth’s rock legends

3 October
Justin Freind
Perth’s favourite tenor

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