CROWDS spilled out into the chilly Port Fairy evening as John Butler took to the River stage for a mammoth first night of the 2022 Port Fairy Folk Festival.
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Marking each song with a new instrument combination, Butler impressed with his honed musicianship, intricate fingering and storytelling charm.
Catching up with The Standard side stage after the set, Butler spoke about his favourite memories of Folkie, activism and music, and how famed song 'Ocean' has endured through time in a climate of fast, bite-sized society.
Check out our ultimate guide to the festival here.
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Kyra Gillespie
Multi-platform journalist and digital / social producer for Australian Community Media, covering all the latest news across south-west Victoria. Got a news tip? Get in touch: kyra.gillespie@austcommunitymedia.com.au | 0475 951 618
Multi-platform journalist and digital / social producer for Australian Community Media, covering all the latest news across south-west Victoria. Got a news tip? Get in touch: kyra.gillespie@austcommunitymedia.com.au | 0475 951 618
