Guitar duo ‘at home’
FOR performers Thomas Busby and Jeremy Marou, of Busby Marou, visiting and performing in rural and remote communities in Far North Queensland is a chance to inspire youths.
The talented duo from Rockhampton visited Aurukun for the first time on Saturday, headlining the community’s 40th anniversary celebrations.
But while it was a whirlwind trip, Mr Busby said it wouldn’t be their last.
“It was a pretty quick trip in and out but we got to see some pretty amazing art and it was great to see the community out there,” he said.
“We get to come to a few indigenous communities in Australia and we love it.
“But what we really want is to be invited out by the locals and the elders to take us out to country because we’ve heard big and awesome stories.”
Originally from the Torres Strait, Mr Marou said he was passionate about returning to his home country and inspiring local kids by running music workshops.
“We’ve talked about coming back here and bringing a stack of guitars up and footy boots,” he said.
“The kids lack some of those things here and that's something easy we can do.
“Indigenous people are just naturally talented at guitar, drums and music, same as sport, so it is a passion of mine to try and get out in the communities and influence my background of guitar.”
Mr Marou said he planned to visit even more Cape York and Torres Strait communities in the near future.
“I’m from Murray Island, so I want to get around there,” he said.
“We’ve talked about it for years.”