FOLK CLUB NEWS
| Redlands | Kookaburra
| Warwick | Toowoomba FC
| Downs Folk | 'Strummers' Toowoomba |
| Brisbane Unplugged - the BUG | ABOFOTS | Townsville
| Foco
Nuevo | Gold Coast Acoustic Music Club |
| Sounds Original |
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BRISBANE UNPLUGGED (the Bug)
Thursdays at the THE MUDDY FARMER HOTEL cnr Annerley & Ipswich Rds, Annerley.
Admission FREE! - Meals available
Contact Dick on
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FOLK REDLANDS
MARCH 2010. The Ides of March , St. Patrick's Day . Folk meets Country with local band Redlands Bluegrass Boys and Folk Redlands showcase first time visitors (double bill ) Maxine McCabe , from the Gold Coast plus Mandy Connell and the Band Red Shoes on tour from Victoria.
SUNDAY MARCH 7TH. REDLANDS BLUEGRASS BOYS .
Alan McMonagle (vocals, guitar, fiddle), Neil Wills (mandolin, guitar and vocals), Fred Hudson (banjo and vocals), Bill Turner (guitar and vocals) and Tom Stekinga (double bass and vocals). Together they perform a range of traditional bluegrass songs and instrumentals and demonstrate the tight vocal harmonies and acoustic instrumentals solos epitomised by this style of music.
SUNDAY MARCH 21st. MAXINE McCABE & MANDY CONNELL with the band RED SHOES. Maxine McCabe: Brisbane singer songwriter known for her diversity, and singing (quote ) Folk with a little edge. Strong, earthy and feminine, Maxine's shows are notorious for their musical diversity and cross genre pollination from delightfully cheeky two minute tracks, to emotional story telling ballads; not to mention a rather raunchy little number devoted to David Tennant.
Mandy Connell is a an original writer with folk roots; she will sing with a new Melbourne band the Red Shoes. Mandy's talents have been polished and expanded to show real stagecraft. Mandy has also started playing a bit around England with former Bluetongue member Brian Heywood on bass and George Van Ristol on mandolin. She's won the Declan Affley award at the National Folk Festival, the Maldon Minstrel Award at the Maldon Folk Festival, and been nominated for the Songs of Peace and Tolerance Award at Port Fairy Folk Festival. She haunts some venues around Melbourne including the Drunken Poet the Lomond Hotel and the Clifton Hill Hotel.
The Red Shoes have a folk feel with old time, jazz and blues influences. The 5 piece band incorporates Richard Grace (double bass), Sargey Pants (snare & washboard), Naomi Jones (guitar, vocals, clarinet), and Sile Coleman (guitar, vocals).
April Events see the return of acapella duo Echoes of Eden and Stockade,
Cheers, Pat Hall
Folk Redlands meets 1st & 3rd Sundays , Blackboard session from 2pm.
Venue: INDIGISCAPES, 17 Runnymede Rd. Capalaba (Air conditioned hall)
FREE Entry, Tea Rooms open. Lunch & Afternoon tea available. Ample parking .
Check website for any changes www.folkredlands.com
or telephone 07 3821 5979 M 0416 003320
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Kookaburra Folk The Kookaburra Café, |
KOOKABURRA FOLK
The Kookaburra Folk Club is held every Wednesday night from 7:30pm upstairs at the Kookaburra Café, 280 Given Tce, Paddington, Brisbane. There is no entry fee, the cafe is licensed and good food is served all night.
The club is acoustic – and that means really unplugged - and is a mostly chalkboard event, although around twice a month we feature specially invited guest performers for a longer set. Floor singers are always welcome and encouraged. Singing starts at 8pm sharp with a set from The Wayfarers, the club’s resident group, and continues until 11pm.
Special Guest Performers for March
March 3rd – Innes Campbell. March 24th - Little Secrets: Little Secrets always win hearts at the Kookaburra Club. Their first special guest appearance in September 2009 was outstandingly successful and we’re delighted to have them back again. The group (Rob Stewart, Michael Tully & Tony Mockeridge) play mainly original material - songs which observe life in all its aspects, from tragedy to romance to just enjoying its simple pleasures. Little Secrets don’t fit easily into any category, preferring to delight their audiences with a diverse mix of styles (their bluesy/jazzy/Latin numbers are hypnotic and superb). Their CDs are Life Gets Better (released as State Secret) and Peace In The Valley which received critical acclaim from overseas, especially Canada, Cuba, and the UK.
If you would like to perform any Wednesday, bring your instrument and your voice; or just come up to the Kookaburra Folk Club to listen to our many excellent regular artists, special guests and visiting performers.
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 [top] TOOWOOMBA FOLK CLUB Presents
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" [top] 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 [top] Darling Downs
DownsFolk : Roots, Folk ' n' Country ... with a twist ...
Third Sunday each month
It is great to be able to announce a NEW Music Club for the Darling Downs, Southern &
Western Downs Region to be called DownsFolk. It will present a diverse mix of acoustic roots, folk' n 'country in a different Downs region town on a monthly basis.
The shows will be on Sunday afternoons from 1pm to 5pm with 3 feature artist/groups plus 5 to 8 blackboard performers.
DownsFolk will make its debut in Toowoomba on Sunday March 1 at Ric's Icon Theatre.
Negotiations are in final stages for us then to visit Pittsworth, Crows Nest, Nobby,
Stanthorpe, Dalby and Toowoomba, (to begin!). Some concerts will be free (where venue covers expenses)
and others will have a door charge if we have to hire the venue etc ourselves.
For information please call John Colville 0403-719-318 or Alan Mackey 0422-467-108
~ ABOFOTS ~ "A Bit of FOLK
on the Side" ---o0o---
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!! 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
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[top] The Townsville Folk Club meets every
second Thursday at the Belleview Hotel, Allen St.,
Sth Townsville, a family friendly venue with meals available
at the Bistro. Regular blackboard nights are mixed with special
guests and featured artists. Bring an instrument and join the fun! Membership is only $10 per year and comes with
great discounts and benefits. [top] 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 South's Rugby League, Davies Park, Jane St, West End
NEW DATES, 1st Friday of the month: Friday MARCH 5th guests :
Steve Tyson & Dave Parnell, Rose Wintergreen-Arthur, Jumping Fences
Rose Wintergreen-Arthur : A simultaneously quirky and serious singer/song-writer, Rose Wintergreen-Arthur's music is praised for its strong melodies and surprising twists and turns in accompaniment. Playing a fusion of acoustic folk/pop, her sound has been likened to Suzanne Vega, Everything But the Girl, and Dido.
The evening starts at 8pm, Entry is $10 / $7 conc.
Latin American meals, coffee, tea and cakes available (licensed venue)
Info: Info:
www.foconuevo.org.au
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COAST ACOUSTICS The Gold Coast Acoustic Music Club meets every 3rd Sunday of the month at details: Rob Saunders 0420861911
at All Sports Nerang, off Lawrence Drive. $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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COOLUM BEACH FOLK CLUB
Coolum Beach Folk Club meets Friday Nights at the Coolum - Peregian RSL, David Low Way Coolum Beach from 5.30pm till 9pm. Musicians, singers and friends welcome. $5 p/a membership of RSL Club. $2 for cans of beer and meals available from 6 to 8pm
Contact Mark on : 07 54462771 mobile : 0409520049 email : mphiltri@bigpond.net.au
COOWONGA FOLK CLUB
We haunt the Cawarral and Rockhampton area. If any members of your group are in the area when we have an event they are welcome to drop in.
Our website - www.coowongafolkclub.com Here you will find info on upcoming events.
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Last Saturday Acoustic Folk Afternoon
Founded as the Quart Pot Folk Club (Inc) 19 March 1974
PS: Rick's Icon theatre has closed.
~ ABOFOTS ~ "A Bit of FOLK on the Side"
1st Saturday of the month Up Front Club, Maleny, SEQld
Our Website
meet every FOURTH (4th) Sunday of the month -
from 2pm to 6pm
it's just down from the landmark Mapleton Pub, that one with the great sea views.
Oh, for you primitives who still like to talk or write, you can
phone
JO on 0412715618 or STEVE on
(07)54786893
or write to the club at PO Box 34 Mapleton QLD 4560
ABN: 877975828
P.O. BOX 6946, GCMC QLD 9726. Ph: 0420-861-911
- web: www.coastacoustics.com.au
the Nerang All Sports Club, All Sports Drive, (off Lawrence Drive). Licensed. Lunches available.
Every 3rd Sunday; 12 - 5pm.
Open mic from 12 plus guest artists.