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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1986-05-07, Page 28ENNTERTAINMENT —- Jackson act corner to Expter area ,A1, ,1171E HURON .EXPOSITOR, MAY 7, 1986 The Jacksons Are coming tb Exeter on Saturday. They aren't however the Jacksons that thrill pop audiences around the globe but they are talented !musicians none -the -less. Mike and Michelle Jackson sing of bunyips, dingos, drovers, and brumbies. They play 18 instruments, including the hurdy gurdy, cittern, mini-mouthorgan, mandolin, hammered and mountain dulcim- ers and the spoons. And although they hail from Australia where they are Australia's top children's entertainers, Mike and Michelle are having no problem relaying their musical message to the children they perform for in Canada. "The kids in Canada think Australia's all kangeroos and desert and not much of anything else, and' they're utterly fascinated to discover otherwise, It's weird, they seem more genuinely interested in Australia than a lot of kids back home." • There aren't many Canadians who even know what bunyips and brumbies are. Or brolgas, drongos,, bandicoots, wombats, goannas, Holden, ti -tress, swags, dingos and magpies, but they're all unique to Australia and all figured in the songs this husband and wife team sings; And they all amaze children of every nationality. "We get to talk about the things people here don't normally ever hear about, " said Mike. In that sense their music provides ,an amusing introduction to Australian culture. It is also a mixture of folksong, reworked children's classics and originals. Newcomers to the children's entertain- ment world, the Jacksons have been called Australia's Sharon, this and Bram. In fact the Canadian trio is an avid fan of their Australian counterpart, and it was through their recommendation the Hensall and District Nursery School hired them for Saturday's performances. The Jacksons made their first Canadian tour in the winter of 1984 and it was a tremendous success. Their special blend of music, laughter and imported sunshine made them instantly popular with children and grown-ups alike, resulting in sold -out houses and rave reviews. This, their second tour, began in April. W.J. FEENEY • CONSTRUCTION LTD. The "Package Deal", for Farm Owners. 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In between the festivals they will stop at halls and schools in every province to share their humorous and high-spirited music. One of those stops is in Exeter, where the Jacksons will perform at the South Huron District High School. Show times will be 1.:30 and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $5 in advance or $6 at the door and are available at Little People, Exeter; Beckers, Lucan; The Birch Tree, Hensel]; Dr. Lee Dentistry, Clinton and Zurich. Further information can be gained by calling 262.3990. 1 TOP NOVICES — T the Seaforth Harm the Novice quarte barbershop compet recently. They also seven quartets In t left, Debbie Cam Whitmore, lead; Ka Alce, baritone. he quartet Horizon, of ny HI-Lites, received award, at an area tion held In Waterloo i placed fourth out of le competition. From Abell, tenor; Marg tle Teall, bass; Carole Rattle photo 1 Is Mom getting The Huron Expositor? 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