Six years after the unforgettable Essential Services Tour of 2020, Australian troubadours David Flower and Chris Matthews reunite for a very essential return to Oodies to celebrate such life changing moments. Born during the uncertainty of the pandemic, the pair’s now-famous Bruce Highway runs against the grain became a symbol of resilience, music and connection when live performance was needed most, whether you realised it or not ;)

Their return celebrates the spirit of community, songwriting and live music that Oodies has presented for years now proving that audiences are passionate about intimate concerts where the songwriting , story telling and humour are presented the way it should be. Both David n Chris have mostly self taught individual guitar mastery flowing through folk funk, country and blues feels supporting the story’s behind the songs.

The connection between David Flower and Oodies stretches back to a magical early Bluebird Series performance alongside Chris Matthews with sets from Kate Mahood and Vagilla Joyce a night immortalised forever in a live painting by the late artist Bob Gammage, still proudly hanging on the venue wall. Together again, the two seasoned road warriors bring decades of touring experience, acclaimed songwriting and heartfelt performance to the stage and most of all its light hearted banter and collaboration of two different styles bringing home the essence of authenticity. From folk festivals and intimate house concerts to major Australian events, both artists have built loyal followings through authenticity, passion and unforgettable live shows that celebrate the power of original Australian music and the communities that keep it alive.

Six years after the unforgettable Essential Services Tour of 2020, Australian troubadours David Flower And Chris Matthews reunite for a very special series of concerts celebrating the moments of connection and resilience that shaped an extraordinary time in live music.

Born during the uncertainty of the pandemic, the pair’s now-famous Bruce Highway run against the grain became a symbol of perseverance, community and the healing power of live performance whether audiences realised it at the time or not.

This mini tour celebrates the spirit of organic heart space songwriting, storytelling and intimate live music that matches perfectly with Sunray Sessions organises and run by Rod and Zoe absolute lovers of live original music and the community it brings together. The fact is there remains a deep passion for authentic performances where humour, honesty and musicianship take centre stage. Both David and Chris bring largely self-taught guitar mastery, weaving together folk, funk, country and blues influences that beautifully support the stories behind their songs. The Australian musicians independent path is perfectly highlighted in these concerts and you will be delighted by what makes these Aussie musicians so unique.

Together again, these seasoned road warriors bring decades of touring experience, acclaimed songwriting and heartfelt performance back to the stage. Most of all, they bring the light-hearted banter and collaboration of two very different musical styles, capturing the true essence of authenticity.

From folk festivals and intimate house concerts to major Australian events, both artists have built loyal followings through passion, originality and unforgettable live shows that celebrate the enduring power of Australian music and the communities that keep it alive.

Six years after the unforgettable Essential Services Tour of 2020, Australian troubadours David Flower And Chris Matthews reunite for a very special series of concerts celebrating the moments of connection and resilience that shaped an extraordinary time in live music.

Born during the uncertainty of the pandemic, the pair’s now-famous Bruce Highway run against the grain became a symbol of perseverance, community and the healing power of live performance whether audiences realised it at the time or not.

This mini tour celebrates the spirit of organic heart space songwriting, storytelling and intimate live music that matches perfectly with Elementa’s amazing venue with Stella views and top shelf surround sound audio. This will be the second time for David at Elementa, the last with Matty Tandy showcasing the artists and the venue for a unique music experience overlooking the turquoise ocean and whitsunday islands.

The fact is there remains a deep passion for authentic performances where humour, honesty and musicianship take centre stage. Both David and Chris bring largely self-taught guitar mastery, weaving together folk, funk, country and blues influences that beautifully support the stories behind their songs. The Australian musicians independent path is perfectly highlighted in these concerts and you will be delighted by what makes these Aussie musicians so unique.

Together again, these seasoned road warriors bring decades of touring experience, acclaimed songwriting and heartfelt performance back to the stage. Most of all, they bring the light-hearted banter and collaboration of two very different musical styles, capturing the true essence of authenticity.

From folk festivals and intimate house concerts to major Australian events, both artists have built loyal followings through passion, originality and unforgettable live shows that celebrate the enduring power of Australian music and the communities that keep it alive.

The Townsville Folk Festival is a not-for-profit, family-friendly event that celebrates community spirit, creativity, and artistic harmony. The festival offers an unforgettable experience featuring a wide range of live music performances spanning multiple genres, dance, circus, workshops, artisan markets, delicious food, and camping under the stars, creating the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while connecting with others.

More than just a festival, the Townsville Folk Festival is a celebration of music, culture, and community, welcoming all to enjoy a weekend of creativity, entertainment, and camaraderie.

David Flower presents a beautiful bunch of artists for an intimate three day gathering in the Whitsundays. The gathering offers some of our favourite folk /funk /rock and roots artists and a full program of entertainment, games and guaranteed spontaneous moments known as the ‘Flower Effect’.