Not merely a band, Traditional Graffiti is an idea; a collective of musicians
celebrating specifically British Folk music, at its best. The core of the band, now
resident in Australia, grew up in the UK, immersed in their local folk traditions; at
home; at school; on the radio; or at community events. And later, experiencing the
1960’s/70’s folk revival first – hand at folk clubs, concerts and festivals; or in small
groups of like minds sharing and writing songs. Some of the band have over 40 years
experience teaching and performing English traditional dance.

Graffiti performances are premised upon the band’s belief that the presentation of
traditional music is a shared experience about the lives, loves, labours and the
pastimes of everyday people.
Pumping Melodeon, jangling Mandolin, rhythmic Guitar, driving Percussion and
searing Fiddle – energetic, relaxed, and of course whenever possible, humorous.

Our performances explore a great range of material by many great British singers
and players. A range that encompasses Steeleye Span to Show of Hands, Ewan
McColl to The Watersons; Richard Thompson to Sea Shanties; traditional tunes and
original songs,

Traditional Graffiti’s music is as colourful as the bands costumes.

History

In our previous incarnation as the Wheeze & Suck Band, and as Traditional Graffiti
we have, over the years, appeared around Australia, including numerous Woodford
Festival appearances, Port Fairy, and the National Folk Festival. The band has also
toured New Zealand twice, with headlining spots at Auckland and Wellington Folk
Festivals.

Graffiti has also performed their unique readings of traditional and contemporary
acoustic material at clubs in Sydney and Newcastle, not to mention, 7’s ‘Good
Morning Australia’ and various wineries and bars in NSW. Currently the band co-
hosts (with The Shack) a free acoustic session (every third Sunday afternoon of the
month) at Mona Vale Bowls Club on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Core Members of Traditional Graffiti are…

Ian ‘ The Pump’ Macintosh. Guitar, Melodeon, Vocals.
Nigel ‘Muddy’ Walters. Mandolins, Guitar, Vocals.
John ‘Johnny Red Tips’ Milce. Percussion, Whistles.
Clive ‘Dodger’ MacFarland. Guitar, FX, Vocals.
Brad ‘Stix’ Newy. Percussion, Vocals.

We are privileged to be able to involve past band members in our performances
occasionally; significantly…

Tony ‘Pyro’ Pyrzakowski. Fiddle, Vocals.
Rhonda ‘Harmony’ Mawer. Vocals, Guitar.
Geoff ‘Woody’ Woodhead. Guitar, Vocals.