Sally Ford and the Idiomatics - Kindred Thu Arvo Gig Series
Kindred Bandroom, 3 Harris Street, 3011 Footscray Directions
Thu 10.09.2026 13:00
Kindred regulars Sally Ford and the Idiomatics take you on a groove-driven electro-acoustic adventure – blending their unique brand of melantronica with a pedigree of latin, ska and funk with bands including Texicali Rose, the Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Dr Hernández, The Spaghetti Western Orchestra, Pachuco Playboys, Yothu Yindi, Skazz and the Black Sorrows.
Patrick Cronin and Michael Havir provide a lush underscore to Sally Ford’s wryly-observed lyrics, as synths, keys, trombone, sax and flutes coalesce to create a richly-imagined sonic experience."
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SALLY FORD and the IDIOMATICSSALLY FORD and the IDIOMATICS- with a daunting pedigree, and fresh from tours with the Melbourne Ska Orchestra, the Idiomatics are redefining cool grooves. Their unique hybrid of lush electro beats with an expansive sonic palette of samples, sax, flute and trombone provide the backdrop to Sally’s wry storytelling. You are in the departure lounge - destination the outer limits.