BITS & PIECES
Ange Takats releases debut album - Aniseed Tea Blend the sounds of American folk music from the early seventies with the ramblings of a gypsy girl from Oz, add spoonfuls of Brisbane's finest musicians and the result is Aniseed Tea. This debut album from Queensland-based songstress Ange Takats harks back to a time when lyrics mattered, melodies were intricate and songs gave listeners something to sip on. Winner of the 2008 Lis Johnston Award for vocal excellence at the National Folk Festival, Ange penned the album at her seaside apartment on the Sunshine Coast during a 12 month period. Brisbane's Adrian Mauro recorded and produced the album, with some of the country's finest musicians adding their talents to the brew. The tracks were then sent to the UK where they were mixed by Australian engineer Ben Tolliday at Frou Frou Central in London (recent projects include Alanis Morissette and Jackie Marshall). The album features the following players: Adrian Mauro (The Black Alles Band), Ben Tolliday (Trinkets), Greg Cathcart (The Black Alles Band/Speedstar), Richard Johnston (The Black Alles Band/Speedstar), Robbie Long (The Lawnmowers/Kate Fagan/ Liz Frencham), Andrew Maddick (English Symphony Orchestra), Beck Flatt (Loren). Tracks: My Song, Weary, Tip Toes, Knitters Curse, Good Woman, Barry, Brown Shoes, Love Always Leaves, Angie. Ange Takats
Ruff-Cut Anderson & Lil Son Gregory play Country Blues and Mountain Music at The Cafe Checocho 63 Hardgrave Rd, West End On Sat TBA, 8pm - 11pm normally on 3rd Saturday of each month but not this October
Northern Suburbs Country Music Club A diverse group of people with one huge similarity, their love of music. The Northern Suburbs Country Music Club is made up of a group of country music enthusiasts who gather together to share their passion of music, encouraging and supporting each other on their musical journeys. Their main activity centres around weekly practice nights. Everyone, regardless of experience and talent, is encouraged to perform their material in front of a relaxed and supportive audience. There is always a variety of talented musicians who form backing bands for the singers or you may see solo artists working at perfecting their acoustic performances. That’s the beauty of the club, all forms of music and talent are welcomed and appreciated. The night normally ends with a fun, laid back jam session which includes all those who wishes to participate. The Northern Suburbs Country Music Club is currently looking for musicians and singers of all abilities and ages who would like to work with other music lovers or just gain more performance experience in a fun, family friendly environment. All are welcome to come along to the Bald Hills Memorial Hall, Old Gympie Road, Bald Hills each Thursday night from 7.30pm. Contact Sarah on 0405 417 388 for more information.
Coast Acoustics Music Association (CAMA) Coast Acoustics Music
Association (CAMA) is the only incorporated community organisation
on the Gold Coast catering for lovers of acoustic music. Coast Acoustics
has evolved from a few devotees jamming in lounge rooms and factories,
with the occasional concert, to organised monthly events with a broad
base of members and supporters from across South East Queensland.
Our primary objective is to promote all forms of acoustic music and
encourage participation at all levels and across all ages. Contact Rob
Saunders 0420861911,
or www.coastacoustics.com.au for
details.
Hillbrook Chorale - Adult Choir Enjoy singing with others? Put aside Monday Nights, 7.30-930pm, with a break for a cuppa / chat.
Hillbrook Chorale is a non-auditioned (able to hold a
tune), SATB, Community Choir. We meet in the Auditorium of the
Hillbrook Anglican School, 45 Hurdcotte Street, Enoggera (parallel
to Pickering Street). Plenty of parking in the school car park
(RHS facing the school). Need more information call Ian 07 3300 4113
INTERVIEWERS NEEDED The Brisbane Folk History Project needs you! Can you spare an hour or so to interview one or two folkies? We provide the questions and the voice recorder - you just encourage the interviewee to tell their story. You don't have to write notes or type anything up - interviews are being professionally transcribed from the recordings. Our current interviewers are finding this a fascinating way to enjoy someone's company while learning interesting things about the history of the Brisbane folk scene. You can volunteer to interview a friend, or a friend you haven't met yet. We have a list, and we're also open to suggestions. We're keen to hear from volunteer interviewers and interviewees. If you'd prefer to fill out a questionnaire than be interviewed, or if you want to know the questions before putting your hand up, the questionnaire is available online at: We're running out of time to acquit our Brisbane City Council grant and we really need all hands on deck now to create an awesome book and DVD of Brisbane folk history. Thanks for your help! The Brisbane Folk History Project Team
Remembering Traynors..… Traynors - history a Don Williams created website.
Scotland on TV Web Channel ScotlandonTV.tv, broadcasting programmes about Scotland via the internet across the world have just completed some new music features: The Niel Gow International Fiddle Festival in Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland - items on the web channel include a Niel Gow lament performed by Pete Clark and a Shetland tune from Patsy Reid. A feature on Jimmy Moon, owner of Moon Guitars in Glasgow and his workshop where he creates handcrafted instruments which are shipped across the world. Finally, a piper's delight. The McCallum Bagpipe factory located in Kilmarnock, just south of Glasgow. This feature includes a visit to the factory floor to see how the pipes are crafted as well as interviews and performances by the owners Stuart McCallum and Kenny MacLeod. Log on to Scotland
on TV and click onto the Culture Channel.
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