Lansdowne Folk Club presents Great Aunt, a country folk duo from Wiradjuri, Australia, on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

Held at the Twentieth Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, doors open at 7:00 PM and the show begins at 7:30 PM.  Tickets are $20 when purchased in advance online or with an advanced phone reservation and $25 without an advance reservation. The Season Series cost for the four fall shows is $68.

For reservations, parking information, advance ticket sales and more information visit website https://folkclub.org, email Lfolkclub@gmail.com, or call (484) 466-6213.  Only cash is accepted at the door.  When tickets are purchased online, we do not mail physical tickets.  Your purchase will be on the reservations list and giving your name at the front desk will get you admitted.

We provide free tea and coffee and have soda, water, and snacks for sale.  People are free to bring food and beverages.  Those who plan to eat there should email or call us in advance to reserve a table.

We suggest that our patrons park on the side streets near the Club or at the Septa train station lot two blocks away.  Street parking is available on Lansdowne Court (adjacent to the 20th Century Club) or on Dudley Ave, (across Lansdowne Ave. from the 20th Century Club).  Handicap parking* is behind the building.

* There is one ADA designated parking spot in the area behind the building, but we can set aside additional handicapped parking if you notify us in advance by email at Lfolkclub@gmail.com.

Great Aunt is a genre-bending folk duo from Australia, known for their soaring harmonies, dynamic instrumentation, and heart-felt live performances. Winners of the 2024 Folk Alliance Australia Duo of the Year, Great Aunt—comprising Megan Bird (mandolin, resonator, acoustic guitar, vocals) and Chelsea Allen (double bass, vocals, percussion)—craft music that is rooted in folk, bluegrass, and roots traditions, yet refreshingly shaped by their diverse backgrounds in punk, jazz, soul, and rock.

With foot-stomping rhythm, bombastic bass drum, and richly textured harmonies, their sound is instantly recognizable and wholly original. Great Aunt writes music from the heart: “a personal and shared revival” — joyfully, tenderly, and often with a sly wink.

Their work has drawn comparisons to the anti-folk and indie scenes for its “lyrical wit and rhythmic dexterity” (Adeem the Artist), while The Bluegrass Situation (USA) calls them “an Australian duo you need to know,” praising their “impressive log of tours, festival shows, and releases.” Wax Vinyl Records (UK) describes their single “What’s A Girl To Do Now?” as “poignant and empowering… a message of frustration and resilience, addressing societal norms and expectations placed upon women.”

Equal parts celebration and reclamation, Great Aunt’s music is a testament to the power of harmony—musical and emotional. Their music is a joyful and gutsy revival, delivered with warmth, wit, and undeniable soul.  Check them out at https://greatauntmusic.com.

Other upcoming concerts include Rupert Wates on October 22, Dan Navarro on November 19, and David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach on December 3.

Founded in 1993, the Lansdowne Folk Club is a 501(c) (3), all volunteer non-profit corporation dedicated to presenting folk, acoustic and blues music.