Unique show headed to Naracoorte Town Hall

Inspired by cellist Yo-Yo Ma’s Songs of Comfort & Hope, internationally-acclaimed musician Nick Parnell combines the smooth, intoxicating sounds of the vibraphone with double bass to bring you the music in which he found solace throughout the pandemic – and he’s bringing his unique show to the Naracoorte Town Hall on February 25.

Featuring modern arrangements of traditional folk songs like Danny Boy, to classical works including Joep Beving’s Amalgamation Waltz, to the inspiration of pop music such as Coldplay’s Clocks, this is an experience of pure bliss, performed by one of the world’s leading concert musicians that will transport you from the worries of today to the joy and hope of tomorrow.

Parnell is celebrated as one of the most exciting vibes players in the world today. Born in the Australian outback, he began teaching himself drums in his parents’ sheep shearing shed at the age of 10. Such humble beginnings ignited a passion in Parnell that has led to accolades including first place in the International Melbourne Percussion Competition, a Centenary of Federation Medal awarded by the Australian Government and the Dame Roma Mitchell Churchill Fellowship. He holds a PhD from the University of Adelaide.

What’s a vibraphone? A musical percussion instrument with a double row of tuned metal bars each above a tubular resonator. Most impressively and physically, it is played with four mallets and emits a smooth singing tone. Tickets are available from https://adelaidefringe.com.au and follow the links.