Polytropos (Oscar West and Rennie Pearson) at Open Studio

TUESDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER - POLYTROPOS 
DOORS: 6.30PM / SHOW: 7.30-9.30PM / TICKETS: $25 PRESALE | $30 ON THE DOOR

Multi-instrumentalists Oscar West and Rennie Pearson are masterful, passionate players of Celtic music arranged in an adventurous, conversational style. Their infectious stage presence and musicality has been a hit with audiences since their debut concert at Wellington Folk Festival in 2011 and in the intervening years they have worked extensively as professional musicians both in New Zealand and internationally.

The name Polytropos – “the thing of many twists and turns” or “the much-wandering thing” – drives the spirit of West and Pearson’s unique instrumental arrangements and represents the journey each set creates for the listener. It also acknowledges the music’s own odyssey from the shores of Ireland, Scotland, Cape Breton and other countries around the world to the rugged, natural landscapes of New Zealand. Their playing weaves together the tones of the wooden flute, fiddle, guitar, smallpipes, whistles and voice to produce thoughtful arrangements of melodies that are all at once curious, pure and full of storytelling.

Their self-titled debut album Polytropos is available to download or be purchased as a CD from Bandcamp: https://polytropos.bandcamp.com/album/polytropos

As of just a few weeks ago they are now both based in Melbourne. Having recently come off the back of performing three fantastic shows at the Portarlington National Celtic Folk Festival, they are very excited to announce an intimate concert at Studio Open on Tuesday the 10th of September 2024.

VENUE INFO 

• In the case of feature ticketed shows, seating will be automatically assigned to all ticket holders, and please be aware that some tables are shared; no reservations are required for tables.
• Limited seating is offered for all dance party events to allow for an open dance floor experience.
• Open Studio offers a patio and an outdoor garden courtyard with seating.
• Enjoy a variety of options, including sweet and savory crepes, cheese boards, jaffles, homemade nachos, cocktails, mocktails, and more, served until late. Vegan and Gluten Free options are available - please speak to staff if you have allergies. 
• Please note that all tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, as per our no-refund policy.
• The ticket price is inclusive of GST.
• A booking fee applies to all tickets.