Perth Folk and Roots Club - Espresso and Midnight Francine

Perth Folk and Roots Club is back at the Inglewood Bowling and Sports Club on Sunday 27th August 2023 with free music entertainment with the support of the Inglewood Bowling and Sports Club. This event is also sponsored by Masonic Care who are great supporters of Perth Folk and Roots Club. Perth Folk and Roots Club is also working with Act Belong Commit in recognition of music’s contribution to mental wellbeing. The performances are from 5pm to 8pm at the Inglewood Bowling and Sports Club, 1 Stancliffe Street, Mount Lawley. For this event, Perth Folk and Roots Club has Espresso and newcomer Midnight Francine.

‘Perth Folk and Roots Club welcomes Espresso and Midnight Francine to perform at Perth Folk and Roots Club‘, said Keith Anthonisz, President of the Perth Folk and Roots Club.

Espresso feature Fran Irwin on acoustic guitar and vocals, Pat Irwin on lead guitar and harmonies, Steve Byrne on bass and Glenn Fitzpatrick on percussion. Espresso deliver both upbeat fun and quieter reflective songs, with rich originals and their quirky choice of copies. Mixing through blues/country rock & folk/indie, with rich vocal harmonies, tasteful guitar leads & solid cajon rhythm. Their musical experiences are honed over the decades & draw inspiration from the best of local and international talent. They play at local festivals such as Gidgestock and the Guildford Songfest, wine and food venues including the Gypsy Tapas in Fremantle and the Cork and Bottle in Bassendean, house parties and the local folk and blues club scene.

Midnight Francine is a dedicated storyteller who writes songs of love, tragedy and longing with an honesty that is both beautiful and compelling. Her unique style and sultry voice draw you in from the moment she begins to sing. In 2019 Midnight Francine won best Female Artist at the Lancelin Buskers Festival. 2021 saw the release of three singles for Midnight Francine, with her first single's music video, 'Guile', winning Best Production at the South Film and Arts Academy Festival. Since, 2016 Midnight Francine has been the backing vocalist and percussionist for award winning artist Delilah Rose. Midnight Francine is set to release another single soon and is in preproduction for recording an EP later this year. Midnight Francine has songs on YouTube that demonstrates her powerful voice for singing and playing ballads that will be a revelation for Perth Folk and Roots Club audiences.

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