Bush Dance (album)

Bush Dance is an album by Australian folk band The Bushwackers, released in 1980. It is considered one of the band's most successful and influential albums, helping to popularize Australian folk music and the associated "bush dance" scene. The album features a collection of traditional Australian tunes, original compositions, and interpretations of contemporary songs in a folk style. Common instrumentation includes the lagerphone, harmonica, fiddle, banjo, and button accordion. The album's impact extended beyond the music itself, contributing to a renewed interest in Australian cultural identity and traditions during the 1980s. Tracks often include dance calls to instruct listeners on how to perform traditional Australian bush dances.