Kookaburra Folk The Kookaburra Café,  in the upstairs room, 280 Given Tce, Paddington

KOOKABURRA FOLK

Thanks to all our fabulous floor singers, special guests and wonderful audience members who have given us another outstanding year of entertainment, sharing and friendship. We’re having a couple of weeks off to celebrate Christmas/Solstice/New Year/ ___ (festival of your choice.)

The Kookaburra Folk Club will be closed

on Wednesdays 23^rd and 30^th December

December Special Guests

December 9^th - The Shieling (Helena Bond, Diane Lingard, Alicia Worrall & Emma Nixon). Four fabulous ladies who present a fascinating programme in Gaelic from the driving beats of work songs and dance tunes to graceful melodies of love and loss. The Shieling sing the rhythms of Scottish life, combining voices with the lyrical, ornamented style of the Scottish fiddle. You don’t need to understand the language to enjoy The Shieling – their songs transcend the words to delight you and capture your heart.

December 16^th - Silly Songs. No special guest this night – but we are having one of our rare ‘themed’ evenings. As it’s traditionally the Silly Season we have chosen the theme Silly Songs. And, because it’s Christmas and we’re feeling kind, there will be no judges, no pressure and no penalties for not sticking to the theme. If you know one or two silly songs – the sillier the better – bring them up to Kookaburra Club and amuse us.

Sadly, Pirate Santa, that popular cutthroat old gentleman with the red suit, cutlass and eye patch, will not be making an appearance this year. However, there will be a few Christmas surprises and treats for performers and audience alike.

We reopen on Wednesday 6^th January 2010 for another great year.

January Special Guests

January 6^th – Pizza Resistance (Davydd McDonald, Steve Dorahy & Rose Jacob). Pizza Resistance was born out of a love for the culinary arts. They would swap a recipe long before they would ever dream of swapping a tune.  Master fiddler, guitarist and vocalist Davydd McDonald joins heartfelt vocalist and power fiddler Rose Jacob and veteran guitar and mandolin stylist Steve Dorahy in cooking up the dance music and songs of Australia, England, Scotland, Ireland, and Amerikay. They present a vibrant, exciting and appealing performance – a tasty treat to start off the New Year.

Also on January 6^th we are being joined for a set by Adam Pavitt who is on tour from Melbourne. Adam plays ‘funky folk blues’ in a series of personal snapshots of joy, heartache, and social/political commentary. His debut album Seasons Will Pass was released in June 2009. Adam’s performance is a mellow blend of styles combined with thoughtful delivery. www.adampavitt.com or www.myspace.com/adampavitt 

January 20^th – Ross Roache. Ross needs no introduction but I’m going to anyway! Soloist and half of the Slimy Brothers (with Mick O’Halloran) Ross combines his beautifully melodious voice with a relaxed and gentle guitar style to present an enviable repertoire of songs from traditional to contemporary and original. He’s always a very popular and welcome guest at the ‘Kooka’ and we know you’ll be delighted by his performance.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to you all!

Anne Infante

For more information, ring Anne on 07-3366-2248, or

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Warwick Folk Club

Warwick is a pleasant 2 hour drive from Brisbane and if anyone would like to bring instruments and voices and overnight on Saturday, O’Mahony’s have bags of accommodation at very reasonable rates then we could have a pre-concert gathering on Saturday evening. There are also a couple of gaps in the Sunday concert which I would like to fill from the ranks of Brisbane Folkies.

More info Bob Townshend 07 4685 2072 or 0413 332 536

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TOOWOOMBA FOLK CLUB

Presents
Last Saturday Acoustic Folk Afternoon
Founded as the Quart Pot Folk Club (Inc) 19 March 1974

Blackboard format - at Community Radio 4DDB FM Meeting Room - 1 Scholefield St Toowoomba. Last Saturday each month - Commences October 25 from 3-6pm.

Music, Food, Tea, Coffee, Cakes by the Dancing Bear Cafe Society.

Family Friendly - Children Welcome - Meals Available

Toowoomba Folk Club – "music of the people by the people for the people"

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Strummers

After three highly successful years bringing original acoustic music to Toowoomba, Strummers will have its final show on Sunday, December 7. Next year the format will change from regular monthly concerts to special shows to be held when appropriate.

Alan and Toula would like to thank all the musicians who have made Strummers such a success and a big thanks to Michael and the Folk Rag team for their valued support.

Thanks, Alan, Toula and the Audiences who have loved you all
PS: Rick's Icon theatre has closed.

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~ ABOFOTS ~ "A Bit of FOLK on the Side"

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1st Saturday of each month

Book a table at The UpfrontClub (07-5494-2592) and enjoy a meal.

Contact Richenda to book a performance spot ( / 07 5499 9190). Or, you could just talk to Paul upon your spontaneous arrival!!

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Paul's first CD is available for sale!! - it's VERY entertaining!!! that's right : "why are you not surprised!" It's called "A Taste of Good Music" and he's accompanied by those AB-FAB sheilas RAW SILK (aka The Just Desserts) : what more could you want?! only $24 (I'll bring some along) AND please checkout our new Website (thanks Steve!) (and be sure to go to the ABOFOTS page.

Keep On Folking!!! Cheers! Richenda and Paul

Paul Lawler and Richenda Bridge convenors of the acoustic
~ ABOFOTS ~ "A Bit of FOLK on the Side"
1st Saturday of the month Up Front Club, Maleny, SEQld
Our Website

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RED KETTLE FOLK CLUB

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TOWNSVILLE FOLK CLUB

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FOCO NUEVO

Foco Nuevo features a diversity of musicians and music styles. Operates on the FIRST Friday each month. Hosts, Jumping Fences, have created a welcoming environment for all.

NEW VENUE: at Souths Rugby League, Davies Park, Jane St, West End

NEW DATES: 1st Friday of the month:

Friday FEBRUARY 5th guests :
Little Secrets, Ann Bermingham & Helen Rowe, Jumping Fences

The evening starts at 8pm, Entry is $10 / $7 conc.

Latin American meals, coffee, tea and cakes available (licensed venue)

Info: www.foconuevo.org.au

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COAST ACOUSTICS

ABN: 877975828
P.O. BOX 6946, GCMC QLD 9726. Ph: 0420-861-911
- web: www.coastacoustics.com.au

The Gold Coast Acoustic Music Club meets every 3rd Sunday of the month at
the Nerang All Sports Club, All Sports Drive, (off Lawrence Drive). Licensed. Lunches available.

See www.coastacoustics.com.au

details: Rob Saunders 0420861911 at All Sports Nerang, off Lawrence Drive.
Every 3rd Sunday; 12 - 5pm.
Open mic from 12 plus guest artists.

$3 members, $5 non members.

Food & drink available. ABOUT COAST ACOUSTICS

You don't have to be a member and there is no requirement to perform but there is an open mic for those who would like to have a go. See our website for documents for joining and policies.

SOUNDS ORIGINAL - New Music Club Capalaba

Meets 4th Sunday of each month. FREE entry. August 23rd.

Sounds Original is an exciting new music organisation designed to encourage songwriters to share their creative sounds, express themselves and learn the art of performing in front of an appreciative audience. All genres of music and performers of all ages are welcome to showcase their talent.

Musicians interested in performing at Sounds Original concerts are asked to register before the event: ph: Aislinn 0428-191-986 or visit www.myspace.com/soundsoriginal

Be in the audience to hear original music performed by our very own local artists.

Venue: Redlands IndigiScapes Centre, 17 Runnymede Rd. Capalaba

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