Other than our stand-alone reviews of Cat Power Sings Dylan and Missy Higgins, the recent festival threw up a slew of excellent performances. While it may be the big names that draw you to buy a ticket, it’s unearthing the surprise gems that is the total joy of a festival like Port Fairy.
This year, there was no bigger thrill than catching the warmth and homespun talents of John Muq. Born and raised in Uganda and now living in Texas, Muq is a natural born story teller who skilfully weaves pertinent moments from his fascinating life story throughout a series of simple songs that cut right to the heart of their given emotions or themes.
