About
Fusing the passion of folk music, the precision of classical, and the spontaneity of jazz, 'Cigány Weaver' create a rich and vibrant atmosphere for both the heart and mind. Front woman, Jo Davie's soaring vocals and enchanting gentle demeanour combine with the fiery violin, dynamic guitars and driving rhythm section to create a purely acoustic group that effortlessly navigates the musical nexus between intimacy and raucousness.
Their critically acclaimed second album 'Episode II: Still Water' (2024) garnered widespread recognition, earning a nomination for 'Album of the Year' at the 2025 Queensland Music Awards, while the single 'Horatio Hornblower' reached finalist status in the world music category. This success builds upon their previous accolades, including two National Live Music Award nominations for Best Australian Jazz Act and Best QLD Act.
The band have gone from strength to strength since their self-titled debut album in 2019, which received a highly commended nod for the track 'Janome' in the 2020 Queensland Music Awards' Jazz category. Their recent 2024 national tour supporting 'Episode II: Still Water' showcased the rich stylistic fusion that has become their signature sound, winning new audiences and critical praise while receiving steady radio airplay nationwide.
Consistently praised as festival highlights, Cigány Weaver have graced stages at an impressive roster of Australia's premier music events, including Woodford Folk Festival (QLD), Caloundra Music Festival (QLD), National Folk Festival (ACT), Sunshine Sounds Festival (QLD), Palm Creek Folk Festival (FNQ), Brisbane Festival (QLD), The River Folk Festival (VIC), Horizon Arts Festival (QLD), Stanthorpe Apple & Grape Festival (QLD), OzManouche Festival (QLD), Perisher Peak Festival (NSW), Cobargo Folk Festival (NSW), Tablelands Folk Festival (FNQ), Bushtime Festival (QLD), Illawarra Folk Festival (NSW), MONA's Dark Mofo (TAS) and more.
It is as likely to find Cigány Weaver packing out shows at renowned festivals as it is to find them playing a secret gig in a jazz bar. By drawing inspiration from the past, the sextet's signature compositions and arrangements weave a musical tapestry, contributing a new direction to the Australian music scene.
