Bushman's Ballad

1 year ago

I get invited to play in some interesting places, this weekend was no exception as I attended the Kosciuszko Huts Associations woodworking weekend on a property in Wee Jasper.

Fabulous to see people keeping trades alive that would otherwise be lost to us, and fighting to keep the high-country huts in close to original condition, rather than being replaced by pre-fabricated monstrosities.

Thanks to Nathan for the invite, and all the people who worked to put the weekend together.

Chords and Lyrics here:
https://www.folklounge.org/portfolio/bushmans-ballad/

This excellent video steps through all the bushman's wood-working processes:
https://youtu.be/dcoTnER4Efg

And some history of the high-country huts and their construction:
https://khuts.org/

A general history of early European building in Australia:
http://romseyaustralia.com/houses.html

Also thanks to Mark for letting me plug my Amp into his PA, and joining me for a fabulous post-gig jam session.

#WeeJasper #Woodworking #LostTrades #Kosciuszko

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