Perth Folk and Roots Club

The next Perth Folk and Roots Club at the Inglewood Bowling and Sports Club is on Sunday 22nd March 2020 with the support of the Inglewood Bowling and Sports Club and City of Stirling. For this event, the Perth Folk and Roots Club has Charlie Carters and John Talati.

"Perth Folk and Roots Club welcomes back Dilip Parekh and Charlie Carters and John Talati to perform at Perth Folk and Roots Club," said Keith Anthonisz, President of the Perth Folk and Roots Club.

Dilip Parekh is an Indian Irishman from Fremantle who is a singer/songwriter that has established himself as one of Western Australia’s finest songwriters. Dilip is also widely known as the front man for high energy band, Dilip n the Davs. With six recording releases since their formation in 2008, Dilip n the Davs are a Freo favourite playing reggae/ska/funk/grooves that get people moving. Their album titled “Together”, feature guests Nicky Bomba and House of Shem’s Teo Perkins, was well received and had airplay nationally and internationally. His solo album ‘Better Out Than In’ showcases his more reflective songs in solo mode including musical interpretations of poems by WB Yeats and Herbert Hoover, as well as his own contemporary eclectic folk material. Dilip is currently playing in Charlie Carters, a band featuring sax, drum bass and acoustic guitar.

John Talati is a singer/songwriter who has played the Perth scene for many years. He has also released a number of original albums. John covers many genres—folk, country, rock & jazz. John performs solo all around Perth as a singer/guitarist/harmonica player and plays bass in bands including The Rick Steele band, Indigo Duck and the Lovebites. John is a great supporter of Perth Folk and Roots Club.

"As always we are also looking for up and coming artists to do a few numbers for the audience," Keith added.