Tinker & Mike

Mike Kerin –  winner of six Golden Guitars, played for ten years with 80s country fave’s The Flying Emus, for more than 20 years with Slim Dusty, as well as The Anne Kirkpatrick band, Bushwackers, and many many others.   Mike was the featured artist on the ABC Fiddle Album “The Devil’s Instrument” and has also played as a featured artist with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, touring Australia and Slovenia.  Mike still tours regularly with members of Slim Dusty’s Travelling Country Band “Travelling Still”.

Mike is joined by his partner Tinker Duffy on punchy dance-insisting accordion and vocals. This powerhouse duo are regularly joined by Mike’s son, multi-instrumentalist and singer, Dan Kerin and Dan’s longtime musical collaborator and friend, the beautiful songbird Asha Constance.  The younger generation add their sweet vocal harmonies, repertoire and fantastic stage presence to this joyous group.

Mike & Tinker are part of our Carrington family and Blue Mountains locals.  You will often see Tinker at our reception desk, and Mike is part of our maintenance team.  They are also featured as a duo as part of the hotel’s annual Yulefest celebrations.