DANCE Up The Sun the MOVIE
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Words from your Team Hi folks, Crikey, some great weekends of gatherings & festivals are coming up! First in September: on Fri 5-Sat 6, 2 days jamming at Mulgowie (Laidley), returning on Sun 7th; and on the same weekend the Folk Redlands heavy showing in the Cleveland Spring Festival. See the Folk Redlands article for details. Then the biggie, Neurum Creek Festival on 12-14 September; don't miss out! Read about it inside. Following up after a few weeks breather is the Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass Festival on October 24-25, see advertisement, and then the Imbil Acoustic Music Weekend returns a few days after October 31 - Nov 2, see article for details. Again, fiddlers note Fiddlesticks presents the continuing Spring Workshop Series. Happy Reading! Michael Bourne On behalf of the Folk Rag Team --- o0o --- Note
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Brisbane Square Library - Presents -
ACOUSTIC ON SUNDAYS
August 31, 12 - 2.30 pm, level 1 at the BSQ Library, 266 George St, Brisbane.
Come and See Highlights from the
Brisbane Cabaret Festival
Participate in a FREE Morning Workshop run by Carrita Farrar at 10am - 12noon.
Workshop bookings essential.
Info / bookings Deb Watson 07-3403-4166
WOODFORD ACOUSTIC CONCERTS
WAC Presents concerts in aid of the Bush Family Connections Centre
light snacks and drinks available
1pm, SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21 at the Bush Family Connections Centre
126 Archer Street, Woodford. (next to LJ Hooker)
Tickets: $12.50, available at Grapelands Fruit Shop Woodford, or 07-5422-9574 Bookings are essential, limited seating.
Non-profit events promoting local and adjacent talent.
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REVIEW OF WOODFORD ACOUSTIC CONCERT ON 20 JULY 2008
By Marinda Austin
This 2nd event was an outstanding musical experience, in the warm friendly atmosphere of the bush house. Talented Judy Fletcher played beautifully on her folk harp, including some melodies she composed and dedicated to departed friends. Then Jenny Downey performed her own sensitive introspective compositions on guitar, singing meaningful lyrics written by her partner Richard. Jenny's unique voice has an innocent ethereal purity that easily allows one to slip into a meditative state. She is currently recording her first CD with Pix Van Mason titled, RED FLOWER.
After light refreshments outstanding contemporary folk singer and award winning song writer Noel Gardner presented strong humanitarian and conservation messages with passionate conviction and humour. Alex Bridge on harmony vocals and bass guitar, and Wendy Hodgins on keyboard complemented Noel's guitar superbly, giving a very entertaining memorable performance.
5th Annual FATHERHOOD
FESTIVAL presents
STEVE BIDDULPH
Fri 5th Sept, Byron High School: Raising Boys, Saturday 6th Sept, Lismore High School - The Secret of Happy Children.
Early bookings are advisable! We regret that babies and
children cannot be accommodated at the venues.
Tickets: $12 or $10 concession from Barebones Artspace (Bangalow), Southern
Cross Credit Unions, and the Mullumbimby Bookshop, & www.fatherhoodfestival.com Info: 02-6684-2309For
interviews contact: Alison Pearl 02-6684-5570 or 0428-845-570
WOMEN IN DOCS CHASE THE SUN
Townsville, Friday, September 5, Riverway Arts
Centre, Riverway Drv., Kirwan, Townsville, NQ. 7.30pm, Tickets: 07-4773-8887,
$22.20/17.20/12.20
Cairns, Sunday, September 7, Carnival on Collins, Presented by Tanks Arts Centre, The Tanks, Collins Ave, Edge Hill, Cairns, NQ. women in docs perform 2 - 3 pm
* SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND, Saturday, September 13, Neurum Creek Music Festival,Neurum Creek Bush Retreat (near Woodford Township). women in docs perform between 2 - 5 pm. www.neurumcreekfestival.com
Canberra, Friday, October 10, Merry Muse Folk Club, David St, Turner, Canberra, ACT, $12/ 15, with Sam Buckingham
Katoomba, Saturday, October 11, The Clarendon Guesthouse, Lurline St, Katoomba, $30 dinner and show, $18/15 show only, with Sam Buckingham.
www.clarendonguesthouse.com.au for details. phone 02-4782-1322 to book tickets.
Sydney, Sunday, October 12, Bald Faced Stag, Parramatta Rd, Leichhardt, Sydney, NSW. Cost : $10/8, 6 pm, with Sam Buckingham
* BRISBANE, Saturday, October 18, Judith Wright Centre, Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, QLD.
Cost: $20 - $30, Tickets: ph 07-3872-9000 or www.judithwrightcentre.com with Dan Parsons
DOCH GYPSY ORCHESTRA'S EVENTS
ONE VERY CRAZY PARTY.… Doch @ the Balkan Party on the Gold Coast with dancers, DJs and more! Friday 12th September, 9pm. Tickets $25 presale/$30 at the door. BARCODE: 22 Albert Avenue, Broadbeach, Ph: 0404-223-336 for tickets information.
ONE ANNUAL BRISBANE PARTY… Valley Fiesta, Sunday 14th September, 3:20pm, Chinatown Stage www.valleyfiesta.com.au Free Admission.
ONE LOVELY DAYTIME PARTY.… Queensland Multicultural Festival, Doch with special guest Branislav Ilic (Bane), Sunday 12th October, time TBC Free Admission
THE YEAR¹S BIGGEST PARTY!!!
Doch Gypsy Orchestra Wednesday 15th Sunday 19th October
www.brisbanepowerhouse.org Tickets various
We hope that you can make it along to one, some or all of these events!
www.myspace.com/dochgypsydance
www.doch.com.au
New album: Bride in a Red Dress, and DVD: The Man Who Drinks
SPRING WORKSHOP SERIES
Fiddlesticks present 5 Fiddle Workshops this year!
Two levels offered: one for the experienced & another for the less experienced.
31st August - JAZZ VIOLIN - with LUKE MOLLER
21st September - SCOTTISH FIDDLE - with EMMA NIXON
28th September - BLUEGRASS FIDDLE - with HAMISH DAVIDSON
11th October - ELECTRIC VIOLIN CLINIC - with FIDDLESTICKS
Further information: Karen Jackson Phone 07-3385-6128 / 0434-863-840
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