Peter O’Shea is a veteran of the Australian Music scene and a multi Golden Fiddle award winner. He has played in countless bands, recording sessions, appeared on TV, radio, films and theatre productions as a Musician and actor, notably ‘Ned Kelly’, the 2003 film starring Heath Ledger. He has 3 solo albums and has produced 4 music books. Peter’s original compositions reflect the diversity and colour of his hometown Melbourne.
Viki Mealings is the lead singer of alt country folksters Brittle Sun. Her powerful voice belies her small stature. They weave lyrical storytelling with evocative melodies. They grew out of the thriving spoken word and music scene in Brunswick. They have an expansive, diverse repertoire and their live performances are energetic and fearless. They have recently released an album ‘Falling Stars and Magpies’.
Viki and Peter met for a Sinead O’Connor tribute show at The Drunken Poet and bonded over a shared love of Irish music and The Pogues. They are thrilled and honoured to be paying tribute to this extraordinary band at one of Australia’s best Irish bars.
