RED HILL FOLK

Red Hill Community Sports Club, 
22 Fulcher Rd, Red Hill, Brisbane
(was Kookaburra Folk)

Red Hill Folk meet Wednesday nights from 7pm at the Red Hill Community Sports Centre, 22 Fulcher Rd, Red Hill, Brisbane. No entry fee, fully licensed. No meals provided, but takeaways are available just 2 minutes away at Ashgrove. We're acoustic, unplugged and mostly blackboard. Floor singers are always welcome. Singing starts at 7:30pm with a set from resident group the Wayfarers and continues until 10:30pm.

MAY SPECIAL GUESTS

May 9^th - Roey Fitzpatrick. Folk Centre-ites from the 1960s will remember Roey - Rosemary Allen, as she was then. Well, diamonds never dim, and Roey continues to shine brightly with her beautiful voice of astounding range and clarity and her talented song writing. She delivers a wide range of songs in a delightfully easy style, interspersed with gentle humour. Roey lives at Kilcoy, performs locally and was involved in the recent Kilcoy Folk Music and Poetry Camp

May 16th - David Knight. David is touring from Melbourne. An accomplished solo acoustic guitarist, he utilises percussive & tapping techniques, turning his guitar into a supremely versatile instrument with a multitude of sounds. A regular festival performer, he is currently ranked in the top 10 on the roots charts for Triple J Unearthed. www.davidknightmusic.com

May 30^th - Special Themed Evening: Trains & Boats & Planes.. Another of our rare themed evenings. Be transported with delight at the number of songs that can be sung about trains, boats & planes. Or, write your own and join us for what promises to be a very moving evening!

You might have noticed our new logo ... courtesy of the multi-talented Mary Brettell.

Anne Infante

For more information, ring Anne 07-3366-2248.

[top]
 

FOCO NUEVO

Foco Nuevo features a diversity of musicians and music styles.
Hosts, Jumping Fences (Sue Monk , Lachlan Hurse), have created a welcoming environment for all.

VENUE: KURILPA HALL,174 Boundary Street, West End

1st Friday of the month: FRIDAY MAY 4

1. Lonnie Martin loves to sing. In kitchens, in cars, in sessions and on stage, but especially with her friends. She grabs every opportunity to sing and play, from blues to gospel even a little rock; while remaining earthed in the folk tradition. Lonnie’s experiences include Brisbane musical theatre, choirs and the bands Rosehill Fayre, Raven Tongue, Bessie, Tangled Web and the performance Barking Mad. Lonnie Martin loves...to sing.

2. Combined Unions Choir. In the late 1980s the Australia Council for the Arts was working with the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) to deliver a program entitled Art and Working Life. An outcome was the CUC which took as its motto the old International Workers’ of the World (IWW) saying: A movement that sings, shall never die. They are living up to that motto, being the longest running Art in working Life project in Australia. What a proud thing to say and what happiness they have brought over many years.

3. JUMPING FENCES
Jumping Fences is an enduring musical partnership between Sue Monk and Lachlan Hurse. Their original works contain imagery and styles that reveal both an incisive insight into Australian life and a long association with Latin American culture. Performances feature Sue's rich voice, her rhythmic guitar technique and the colour of Lachlan's innovative bass style. - www.jumpingfences.com.au

The eveningS begin at 8pm, Entry is $10 / $7 conc.

Enjoy Hot empanadas (both vegetarian and meat Latin American homemade pies) and try
Maggie's delicious cakes, juice, tea or coffee. The venue is BYO alcohol.

Info: / / www.foconuevo.org.au & For Performers: www.foconuevo.org.au/fn_forPerformers.htm

[top]

COAST ACOUSTICS See advert left or the Calendar page for monthly Sunday special guest performers. Coast Acoustics is the Gold Coast Acoustic Music Club. We are a non profit incorporated community organisation supported by the Queensland Government, memberships, sponsors and donations. All proceeds go to the club. The objective is to encourage participation in live music and provide opportunities for emerging and established artists. We are open to everyone. 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. Coast Acoustics meets every 3rd Sunday of the month at Nerang All Sports Club off Lawrence Drive. Open mic from 12 plus guest artists. $3 members, $5 non members. Licensed. Lunches available. Info: Rob 0420861911 or visit www.coastacoustics.com.au Don't forget: JAM NIGHT - Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday 7-9pm See www.coastacoustics.com.au or ring Rob Saunders on 0420861911   20 May 2012: Mama Juju plus open mic at All Sports.

[top]

7:15pm at the UPFRONT CLUB, Maple Street, MALENY

Maleny’s First Saturday Folk resumes at the UpFront Club after a month off in April when everyone went to Canberra for the National Folk Festival.

Saturday May 5, Brisbane guests Robin Etter-Cleave and partner Brian Brett.

The guest artists for May are well-known Brisbane musicians Robin Etter-Cleave and Brian Brett, with the first part of the evening open for floor singers and poets. Robin and Brian are the founding members of Silken Thomas, playing Irish folk music with a few contemporary covers and some of their own compositions. Robin plays flute and/or penny whistles, sings backing vocals and does some lead vocal work. Brian is the lead guitarist and singer and also plays the bodhrán.

Maleny troubadour Tommy Leonard was the guest artist in March, an evening which attracted some top talent including Coolum band Strangest Dreamers, award-winning poetry reciter Will Stanfield, a welcome appearance of duet Jacinta Foale and Jenny Fitzgibbon and a set from resident group The Goodwills.

Admission is $5 and includes a ticket in 3 lucky draws.

First Saturday Folk starts at 7.15pm at the UpFront Club, 31 Maple Street, Maleny. Admission is $5 and includes a ticket in 3 lucky door prizes.
For a 10-minute blackboard spot, to book or see Bob or Laurel on the night.

Call the Club on 07-5494-2592 to book an inside table (recommended).

[top]

SOUNDS ORIGINAL - Music Club Capalaba

Meets 4th Sunday of each month. FREE entry. See Calendar.

Sounds Original is an exciting 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

[top]

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

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

Blackboard format. Last Saturday each month - 3-6pm.

- at the Settlers Inn cnr James & Ruthven Streets, from January 2011 -

Enjoy a Meal from 6pm at the Settlers 07-4632-3634

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 has changed from regular monthly concerts to special shows to be held when appropriate.

For information call Toula Elliott on 0400771110
 

Brisbane Folk Event in the Centenary Suburbs. CENTENARY FOLK @ THE NOOK See advert left or the Calendar page The newly opened Nook Caffé Restaurant will be the venue for the new Centenary Suburbs Folk Scene with performances on the 1st and 3rd Monday night of each month. Doors open at 6pm with ample parking available. Address is 235 Sinnamon Rd Jindalee, (Opposite Jind Bowls Club) There is a selection of fine food, wine, beers, spirits available at Special prices. $10 entry includes multiple chances at exciting prizes kindly donated by Centenary Community Connections. We have some well known regular and new artists keen to play for you in an exquisite relaxed environment. Blackboard sessions from 7pm with main Performances from 8pm! Contact Ian Evans @ Best Music Shop on 07 3376 5454 or Find us on Facebook as Centenary Folk at the Nook

RED KETTLE FOLK CLUB

RKFC are constructing a mailing list. If you'd like to be on it then

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

[top]

RED KETTLE STILL ON THE BOIL

by Jackie Bridle

On the scenic banks of the Lilyponds, away from the hustle and bustle, above the clouds, in Mapleton, the Red Kettle Folk Club is still on the Boil after some 14 years. Musician Mark Gillett (deceased) and poet Jackie Bridle, along with a group of devoted friends began the folk club as a social gathering for musicians, poets and like minded people. Over the years people have come and gone and the venue changed but the Red Kettle Folk Club has always been.

These days a marquee and sound system is set up by Steve Morgan & friends at the back of Fish Tales, a restaurant situated on the corner of Delica rd and Obi Obi rd Mapleton. On the 4^th Sunday of each month from 2pm, musicians' poets and friends arrive from near and far to perform at the black board venue, socialise and be entertained.

Jackie has returned to Mapleton and continues to perform her humorous and thought provoking poems while Mark's presence is often felt as his friends spontaneously sing out one of Marks prolific creations. Sugar Town, Little England or the famous award winning song, Watch the Obi Flow, which was created when he performed with the Hinterland Band.

Red Kettle Folk Club. Corner of Obi Obi Rd. & Delicia Rd. Mapleton

4^th Sunday of each month from 2pm-6pm Blackboard Venue

Phone Steve 07-5478-6893 or Janet 07-5445-7793 for more information

TOWNSVILLE FOLK CLUB

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. 
Email: