{"id":107073,"date":"2025-05-19T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-18T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/tweedcoasttimes\/?p=107073"},"modified":"2025-05-14T21:54:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T11:54:25","slug":"collecting-hearts-and-souls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/tweedcoasttimes\/living\/collecting-hearts-and-souls\/","title":{"rendered":"Collecting hearts and souls"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE multi-awarded and acclaimed folk band, The Heart Collectors, plays in an enchanting, intimate garden concert in Tyalgum on May 31.<\/p>\n<p>As the band prepares to embark on its second headline tour of the United States, this boutique show in the picturesque village is presented in a private, nature-filled setting and coincides with the Village Market Day.<\/p>\n<p>The folksters are known for their acoustic harmony-led ballads and Bowie-esque sonic soundscapes, which they say are guided by an essence of inspiration, honesty of love, and the nature of the cosmos.<\/p>\n<p>The Heart Collectors is a\u00a0passionate group of multi-instrumentalists, including Kymrie Henge on vocals, percussion, piano, and bodhr\u00e1n, and Reuben Loire on vocals and acoustic and electric guitars.<\/p>\n<p>Mobius Barnaby is on vocals and cello, and Tristan DaFoe features on vocals, mandolin, banjo, and guitar.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past seven years, the band has been sought after by some of the biggest music conferences and festivals in the world, including South by South-West, Folk Alliance International, NAMM, Canadian Music Week, and Global Music Match.<\/p>\n<p>Following the success of the band&#8217;s &#8216;Austin to Boston&#8217; USA tour in early 2024, which included 13 sold-out shows, the tour was extended for six months following invitations to perform across Canada and the USA.<\/p>\n<p>The album The Space Between was named a finalist for Best Album at the International Folk Music Awards 2025, alongside Sierra Ferrell, Kaia Kater, and Aoife O&#8217;Donovan.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets include a complimentary bus transfer to and from Flutterbies Cottage Caf\u00e9 to the garden venue for a seamless experience.<\/p>\n<p>The afternoon features a guest performance by Mattie Barker.<\/p>\n<p>Food and drinks, including barbecue, boutique gins, local beers, and artisan baked goods, will be available for purchase.<\/p>\n<p>For information and tickets, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/theheartcollectors.com\/events\/the-heart-collectors-autumn-garden-concert-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">theheartcollectors.com\/events\/the-heart-collectors-autumn-garden-concert-2025<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE multi-awarded and acclaimed folk band, The Heart Collectors, plays in an enchanting, intimate garden concert in Tyalgum on May 31. 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