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Thank You Folks!

The Folk Rag thanks the folk community and the following for their kind donations and /or support:

Harvey Bryce, Heather Kris Brittain

We thank also the performers & volunteers who help with our quarterly fundraiser Folkies Old & New Concerts. Finally we thank those who help each month with proofing, mail-out, & distribution of The Folk Rag. Without this support it would be impossible to sustain this newsletter.

HOW TO GET A FOLK RAG

To receive a copy each month via Australia Post please send $15 with your postal name & address.
Cheques or Money Orders must be made payable to: Don Nichols

Send to: The Editor: Michael Bourne, PO Box 517, Everton Park Qld. 4053.

This provides a year's supply of Australia Post prepaid envelopes containing up to 6 copies each.

FREE copies are obtainable at: Red Hill Community Sports Club; Highland House, Red Hill; Tues the BUg, New Farm Bowls Club; The Sound Shed, Capalaba; all Folk Redlands events; Donald Simpson Leisure Centre, Cleveland; Binary Music, Cleveland Plaza; The Information Centre at Wynnum; also from Cleveland, Wynnum & Victoria Point Libraries; Jalla's Café & the QFF, Woodford; First Saturday Folk & The UpFront Club, Maleny and at most folk clubs, sessions workshops & concerts around Brisbane.

The Folk Rag is produced by volunteers, with production costs funded by FolkRag Old & New Concerts, donations and paid ads.

FOLK RAG VOLUNTEERS

Production: Michael Bourne, Mary Brettell.
Don Nichols, Anne Bourne, Andrea Baldwin, Pat Hall, Debi Duncan, Eric & Joyce Simpson, The Goodwills
Mail-out: Peter & Linda Scharf
Website: Mary Brettell, Michael Bourne

FOLK RAG CONTACTS

FOLK RAG EDITOR:       Michael Bourne
    Ph: 07 3855 1091   M: 0437 736 799
Administration; Advertising; Contributions; most queries)

WEBMASTER:       Mary Brettell

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Postal Address:
THE FOLK RAG, P.O. Box 517, Everton Park Q 4053

Ph: Don Nichols 07 5494 3432 Mobile: 0407 919 904
Finances, FO&N Concert setup.

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62^nd FOLKRAG OLD & NEW CONCERT

Sat 18 February - 2012 Held in support of the Folk Rag

IAN DEARDEN:

For the past 40 years, Ian Dearden has been a passionate musical performer. From his high school rock band to university folk clubs, in solo, duo and band configurations, Ian has performed and busked at clubs, pubs & festivals throughout Australia, the UK and Europe. Ian’s skilled guitar playing, heartfelt singing, and a repertoire that includes original, traditional and contemporary songs never fails to engage.

STEVE TYSON with DAVE SPICER:

What do a Japanese man fanning his penis in a train, a petrified Russian tour guide, a drunken Irish wife-basher, and an Australian trying to avoid the aftermath of 9-11 all have in common...? They are the inspiration for some of the extraordinary songs by Steve Tyson, from his solo album TEMPLE DOG. The critically acclaimed record is a collection of stories from Tyson’s journeys in exotic locations throughout the world. Steve delivers the songs with great musicianship, heart and soul, and is joined onstage by outstanding jazz pianist Dave Spicer.

www.stevetyson.com.au

Steve Tyson AMANDA GILMOUR SOLO:

Amanda Gilmour captures rare beauty on her most recent album “Fallen Angel”. It's raw approach sounds and feels like a live performance. Folk, Jazz and Celtic styles influence her original compositions and choice of classic well-known covers. Amanda’s voice, lyrics and musical sensitivity will beckon your heart and take you on a mantra like journey.

www.myspace.com/amandagilmour

Stockade THE POACHERS:

The Poachers formed as a folk trio in 1998, played gigs & toured the Australian folk festival circuit for four years. They are Penny Boys, Andrew Heath & Cathy Bell. They released a critically acclaimed album in 2000. They are all back together again in Brisbane after an 8-year hiatus. After recent performances at Woodford they’re soon to appear at National Folk Festival in Canberra next Easter!

www.thepoachers.com.au

A special thankyou to performers, sound persons & helpers

Held every three months, the 3rd Saturday of February, May, August and November.

Admission: $15 / $12 conc.

Doors: 6:30pm for a 7:30pm start. Venue: Danish Club, 36 Austin Street, Newstead.

Excellent light meals & tea/coffee, licensed - ample street parking.

~ WINE & DINE IN A COSY CONCERT ENVIRONMENT! ~

MC: Don - 07 5494 3432 mob: 0407 919 904
INFO: Michael 07-3855-1091 mob: 0437-736-799

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NOTICES & CLASSIFIEDS

CONDITIONS AND TERMS FOR ADVERTISING IN THE FOLK RAG

Entries in this section are for small ads and are FREE but if you sell an item we would appreciate a donation to the Folk Rag.
We run items in this section for 3 months then remove them. You must confirm if you want to extend the running time. Please notify us if your item has been sold or your ad is no longer applicable
Thank You. Ed.

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NOTICES

WANTED: WOODEN FLUTE with BOEHM key system. Please or telephone: 0427 565 143.

MUSOS LUNCH, Fridays, Settlers Inn Ruthven Street, Toowoomba. All acoustic (lightly plugged!) 11am - 3pm. Sing, play eat! Music is different every week, depends who's there. Info: Lynnsay 0428960480

WANTED: Guitarist or keyboard player / singer to join Celtic band of fiddle, tin whistle and bodhran. Caboolture area. Contact Mary 0417-792-108

2 ROOMS AVAILABLE in West End workers' cottage from 19th June. Folkies most welcome. Close to transport. Furniture available. $130pw. Contact Helen 0423 127 492,

FOLK-FRIENDLY HOLIDAY RENTAL AT BEAUTIFUL NOOSAVILLE Old-style, two-bedroom Queenslander. Near Noosa River, a few minutes walk to supermarket, restaurants, pub, shops, servo.; five minutes drive to Noosa Main Beach & National Park. Private parking, back yard, deck for morning cuppa or evening beer / wine. Mate's Rates for Friends of the Folk Rag. Call Gary or Jan Nary 07 3379 4178 for more information or bookings.

COOWONGA FOLK CLUB in the Cawarral and Rockhampton area. Anyone in the area when we have an event are welcome Check - www.coowongafolkclub.com

FOR RENT:an eco cottage to rent for 6 months Northern NSW. 40 mins South of Byron Bay. Solar lights, gas, composting loo, stunning scenery, suit get away. $210 / week, bond req.

WANTED: English baritone concertina - prefer Lachenal system. Dale 07-5494-4046

WANTED: Button accordion tutor for near beginner on D/G. Preferably north side of Brisbane or Sunshine Coast & hinterland areas and on weekends or evenings. Please contact Paul on 0754 999 172.

DOUG EATON LUTHERIE new website: www.dougeatonluth erie.com

ADD your music course, tuition, summer/winter etc school to Lifelong Learning Queensland's free on-line Directory of Adult & Community Learning, Education & Training opportunities in Queensland - www.LLCQ.org/eddb

COME RANT WITH US! South East North West Morris is looking for new dancers. In the South East of Queensland dancing Morris from the North West of England, donned in clogs and garlands we rant and skip for local festivals and fetes. Come and join our frivolity and get fit too. We are an equal opportunity side and cross-dressing is encouraged. Call Karina on 0412-814-881 or Kevan on 0413-856-785.

FROM STAGE FRIGHT TO STAGE PRESENCE!

Personal sessions to heal your anxiety at its core, allowing your potential to flow:). Contact Ruth Donnelly 0409-564-276 or

Ragged Band Border Morris

(or the Dark Side) are looking for new recruits.

This time of year is best for taking on new people as there are fewer gigs and more time to concentrate on teaching. So, if you have always wanted to be part of the insanity that is Morris and you need to get a bit more fit, now is the time. Come over to the Dark Side and you won't look back.

Call Karina on 0412-814-881 or [0709]

FAA

Felix Meagher now the National Co-ordinator of Folk Alliance Australia. Folk Alliance can access public liability for members - musicians, clubs, bands and festivals at a very competitive rate. The public liability year starts June 1 2009 to June 1 2010. For further information visit www.folkalliance.org.au/page/Insurance Direct all membership enquiries to Jim 0400-359-320 or Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri between 9am to 11am and 2pm to 4pm

Felix Meagher, Folk Alliance Australia, National Co-ordinator, Po Box 22 Mitcham 3132

0413-801-294

CLASSIFIEDS

FOR SALE: DAVEY STUART GOAT-SKIN 14" BODHRAN, - great tuning system. Cream skin (new one, replaced by Davey) on a black wooden rim. Leather-wrapped crossbar. $290 from Jenny Fitzgibbon 0400384803

1. FOR SALE: MOUNTAIN DULCIMER hand-crafted by Doug Eaton of Maleny, 2007. Beautiful 4 stringed instrument / Aust. woods. Excl cond. Played very little. Carry bag. Dulcimer Music books. $630 ono.

2. FOR SALE: QUARTZ CRYSTAL SINGING BOWL 16" (note A#), ring and wand : $550 ono. KaMuRa 0415558936, Witta, Qld.

TWO INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE: Maccaferri copy tenor guitar by Doug Foster - Freeman Special 1938-39 with pickup. As new condition + deluxe hard case $1200 ONO.
5 string Epiphone Banjo, gold plated, as new condition + deluxe hard case; ideal for Bluegrass. $1400 ONO. Call Allen Collinge 07-3890-3670 (Cannon Hill)

FOR SALE: 1. Lachenal 56 Key Tenor/Treble Concertina, rosewood ends. Steel reeds - $4000.
2. Wheatstone 56 Key extended treble, raised metal ends, steel reeds, 1903 - $4500. 3. Lachenal 64 Key Chidley Duet, raised ebony ends, glass buttons, steel reeds, beautiful condition and very rare: $4000. All concertinas in concert pitch and fully restored by Richard Evans. Ph: P.J. 0432346821

FOR SALE: Old English system Lachenal concertina Ser no. 29402 (circa 1890). Rosewood fretwork, five fold bellows, bushed bone buttons. Restored to playable condition by Richard Evans in 1995. 1 button on RHS sticks open; all else in wonderful condition. Wooden box, original? ONLY $500. plus P&P. Needs good home. 0431619445 (Darling Downs)

WILLS INSTRUMENTS: Geoff Wills ESTATE. Opportunity to acquire a hand-crafted original dulcimer (2), violin (11), cello (10), double-bass (2), rebec (1). Most are in excellent order, some with cases. Nancy and Geoff's vast book and record collection also to clear. By appointment on open day to be announced. (A percentage of the proceeds will go to the Fred Hollows Foundation.) Phone Josie (07)34099115.

FOR SALE: MANBY VIOLIN & MANBY CELLO, POA contact Jan Murray 07-3800-8801

VIOLIN REPAIRS & BOW REHAIRS available by appointment. 25 years in business. Contact Jan Murray 07-3800-8801
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DOUG EATON LUTHERIE new website: www.dougeatonlutherie.com

WANTED: Keith Urquhart is looking for musos interested in jamming & music writing sessions, to form a working band and to develop a mix of up-beat Celtic with jazz & rock overtones; originals & new arrangements of covers. Guitar, bass, bouzouki, vocals, percussion, flute, fiddle, pipes, anything's possible. Competent players/singers required; prefer band experience. 07-3856-2707 or 0435-456-856 or

RIVERCITY STEEL BAND - community band welcoming new members, all ages & ability - Tuesdays 6:30 - 8pm at West End State School, Horan St entrance. Contact Linda 0434-850-482, Matthew 0434-420-417
Visit www.rivercitysteel.webs.com

Lessons

GUITAR LESSONS: Keith Urquhart is offering guitar lessons! Improve your playing and knowledge of the guitar, learn chord and song arrangements and fingerstyle playing. I'll help you work out how to play your favourite tunes. Give me a call on 07-3856-2707 or 0435-456-856. Rates are $25 for half hour or $45 per hour.

ACOUSTIC GUITAR LESSONS Folk styles, Chords, Melody playing, Improvising. Fairfield. Steve Dorahy 07-3846-1294 Mobile 0400-319-786

LEARN 5 String Banjo all styles! Keith Ross 07 3356 5688

LEARN TO PLAY CLAWHAMMER BANJO, MANDOLIN, GUITAR. Folk, Bluegrass, Old-Time, & Good Time! John Holmberg (Pirate Brides) 07-3844-3558

Fiddle Lessons: Beginners of all ages are very welcome, particularly for folk fiddle lessons. Helen Rowe 07-3358-1940

IRISH WOODEN FLUTE or TIN WHISTLE LESSONS. Private, All levels. Focus on tone production, rhythm, phrasing, ornamentation & breath control. Previous musical training is NOT required. Kevin Higgins 0438-233-025

GUITAR LESSONS from TIM O'BRIEN

As an Acoustic Guitarist I enjoy being a musical mentor. My students deepen their understanding of the guitar while reaching towards the rich clear sounds we know the guitar can deliver.

For inquiries please or call 07-3879-860

- LESSONS IN -

TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC

by Maria Cafferkey

Learn to play the Tin Whistle, Banjo, Mandolin and Concertina

Classes held on Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays at The Irish Club, 175 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane 4000

All ages and levels are welcome

Tin Whistles available to purchase at the classes

Further information ph 0432064110 or

NB: If you find that any of these notices are no longer current please contact the FolkRag Editor

THE SOUND SHED

103 Old Cleveland Rd.,
Capalaba, Queensland

FOR ALL YOUR MUSICAL NEEDS

Guitars, banjos, violins, Ukuleles, Basses, Keyboards,
Whistles, Percussions, Sheet Music, Strings and all accessories.

PA and Sound Gear at GREAT PRICES

for personal attention
call CHRISTINE today Phone: 07 3823 3991
Fax: 07 3823 3881

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fiddle

Fiddle Lessons

Beginners of all ages are very welcome.

Specialising in folk fiddle playing lessons.

For more details phone

Helen Rowe 07 3358 1940

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WHAT'S ON!

WARNING!!! - Please call the contact numbers for up-to-date information before
attending events listed on these pages. LAST UPDATE: January 2012

FOLK ON RADIO

Sundays	AUSTRALIA ALL OVER - 5 - 10am ABC 4QR AM (612kHz)
Sundays	WORLDBEAT 3 - 4 pm - 4zZz FM (102.2MHz) (Folk & World Music)
Weekdays	THE DAILY PLANET 2:20-3pm rptd Mon-Thur 11:20pm . ABC Radio National AM (792 Mhz) (World Folk).
Tuesdays	CAIRNS FM 89.1 Across the Irish Sea 11am; English Folk Music 4pm (Thurs 11am Kaleidoscope)
Wednesdays	MR D'S Bluegrass Breakdown 5am - 6am 4CCC Rainbow FM Warwick
Thursdays	FUNDAMENTALLY FOLK, 9-11pm, 102.7FM Toowoomba, Pat Menz or Kev Rowley. *www.102point7fm.com.au*
Thursdays	ACOUSTIC HARVEST Fortnightly 100.3 BayFM 8-10pm, *www.folkredlands.com/acousticharvest.htm*
Thursdays	SCOTLAND CALLING 3 - 4 pm - 4EB FM (98.1 MHz)(Scottish)
Fridays	MUSIC DELI - Paul Petran. 7.05 to 8pm, repeat 4.05am Sat & Sun ABC Radio National 4RN AM (792 Mhz)
Saturdays	4EB IRISH MUSIC, 12.30-1pm. *www.4eb.org.au* (FM 98.1 Mhz)
Weekends	WEEKEND PLANET 10pm similar to Daily Planet ABC Radio National AM (792 Mhz)

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FOLK CLUBS AND REGULAR ACOUSTIC MUSIC VENUES

Click here for NEWS of a particular Folk Club

1^st & 3^rdSunday	FOLK-REDLANDS at Redlands Indigiscapes Centre, 17 Runnymede Rd, Capalaba, *2pm - 5pm FREE. Blackboard & booked acts. Info:* Pat Hall 07-3821-5979 Mobile: 0416-003-320 web: *www.folkredlands.com*
1^st Sunday	BLACKALL RANGE FOLK CLUB - 11am - 2pm, Mad Hatter's Tea Room (opp Police Stn), Landsborough. Performers welcome. Free. Tommy Leonard 0409-264-276.
1^st & 3^rd Sunday	NORTH PINE BUSH POETS - 10am. at Dad & Dave's Cafe, North Pine Country Park, Dayboro, Road, Petrie. No cover charge. Ring John and Patti Coutts 07-3886-1552
3^rd Sunday	COAST ACOUSTICS, Open mic and concert at Nerang All Sports Club off Lawrence Drive. (near Nerang railway stn.) $3 members $5 non-members. Food, bar. Info: Rob: 0420861911 or visit *www.coastacoustics.com.au*
4^th Sunday	RED KETTLE FOLK CLUB, 2 - 6pm at Fish Tales, Delicia Rd., Mapleton BYO songs instruments, poems. Janet 07-54457793 or Steve 07 54786893. PO B. 34 Mapleton 4568
4^th Sundays	4TH SUNDAY FOLK MUSIC - Keeping alive gems of Australian Folk Music. 2pm, Dave & Sue, 4 Kawana Court, Kelso, Townsville Qld. Ph 0747891897 mob 0427351273
Mondays	UPFRONT CLUB Maleny - 7pm - Blackboard Nights hosted by Danny Rose. Free entry. Lic. café. Ph Danny 07-5494-2385to book gig. Ph Club 07-5494-2592 for table bookings.
1^st & 3^rd Monday	CENTENARY FOLK @ THE NOOK, Nook Caffé Restaurant. Doors 6pm. 235 Sinnamon Rd Jindalee, (Opp Jind Bowls Club) Blackboard 7pm, booked acts from 8pm. Prizes. $10. Info: Ian Evans 07 3376 5454 or *www.thenook.net.au*
Tuesdays	BRISBANE UNPLUGGED - New Farm Bowls Club, 969 Brunswick Street, New Farm. $6/$4 conc. 7.30pm, Info: Dick Halligan web *www.brisbaneunpluggedgigs.org*
Wednesdays	WARWICK FOLK CLUB - 7.30 -10.30pm - at O'Mahony's Heritage Hotel, 35 Grafton St., Warwick - Free Entry! - everyone welcome. Info: Bob Townshend 07-4685-2072
Wednesdays	RED HILL FOLK - 7:30-10:30pm, Red Hill Community Sports Club, 22 Fulcher Rd, Red Hill, Brisbane. (was Kookaburra Folk). Free Entry! Snacks, refreshments, licensed. Information: Anne 07-3366-2248
1^st & 3^rdWednesday	KILCOY UNPLUGGED Music and Poetry 7pm at Kay Arery Place, Kennedy Street, Kilcoy. $2 entry. Blackboard and regular feature artists. Info John Barwell 0428-502-262
Thursday fortnightly	TOWNSVILLE FOLK CLUB - at the Bellevue Hotel, Allen St South Townsville Blackboard and special guests. or
Fridays	COOLUM BEACH FOLK CLUB - Coolum - Peregian RSL, David Low Way Coolum Beach, 5.30 - 9pm. Mark 07 54462771 0409520049 or
1^st Friday	CHALKBOARD - 6:30pm - at Brookfield Showgrounds Members' Bar. All Welcome. For more information contact Carrie Hauxwell 0403-156-367
1^st Friday	FOCO NUEVO at KURILPA HALL,174 Boundary Street, West End. Jumping Fences. 8pm $10 / $7 conc. www.foconuevo.org.au cakes, tea, coffee (BYO)
Saturdays	WOODFORD ACOUSTIC MUSIC CAFÉ - 1pm - Jalla's Café, 1/95 Archer St., Woodford. For more info Kev at Jalla's Café on 07-5496-1866
1^st Saturday	FIRST SATURDAY FOLK CLUB - Adm $5. UpFront Club, Maple St Maleny. Meals from 5:30pm. To book, Ph. UpFront Club on 07-5494-2592. Music starts 7:30pm. *Blackboard + Special Guest. Info: Laurel*
Saturday monthly	CAIRNS FOLK 'N' ROOTS, 7.30pm (no fixed Saturday) at a roving venue. Contact Rose 0429300149 or
Last Saturday	TOOWOOMBA FOLK CLUB - Last Saturday Acoustic Folk Afternoon, 3-6pm - Info Pat Menz 0423-345-507 - at * Settlers Inn cnr James & Ruthven Streets, from January 2011
Quarterly, 3^rdSaturday	FOLKRAG OLD & NEW CONCERTS - 7.30pm sharp - 3^rd Sat. Feb, May, Aug, Nov. Fundraisers for The Folk Rag Adm $15 Info: Michael Dateclaims p 2 .

SESSIONS & WORKSHOPS

Sundays	SUNDAY AFTERNOON SESSION at Finbar's Lounge Bar, 12 Bicentenary Lane, Maleny. Songs & Tunes, 4-8pm, snacks. John McCormac 0418-189-347 - Guinness on tap!
2nd &4th Sundays	SINGING SESSIONS, 2 pm. Focus on unaccompanied singing. Shez's house - 2nd Sun; singing and swimming for details: 0407-964-948. 4th Sun at Dave Hughes' place - call Dave on 0438-759-244
3^rd Sunday	CELTIC SESSION at Mad Hatter's, Landsborough, 11am-2pm contact Tommy Leonard 0409-264-276
3^rd Sunday	MAIDENWELL ACOUSTIC SESSION - 2pm, at the King's Hotel, Maidenwell. Glenn Donald
4^th Sunday	CELTIC SESSION - Gympie Cooloola Art Gallery, 39 Nash St. @ rear 1-4pm, Catherine 0409852386 or 07-54852389
Mondays	TUNE SESSIONRestarted at Dayboro: call Juliane, 0419-600-087
1st Monday	MALENY CELTIC HARPS - Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, Bicentennial Lane. 9am-12. Ph Graham 0418159365 or Jan 0418774539
Mondays	MANDOLINS IN BRISBANE for intermediate & advanced players. 7 - 9.30 pm, at the Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre, 38 Thallon Street, Sherwood. Beginners lessons: Holland Park West, Ann 07-3324-1680
1^st Monday	MALENY CELTIC HARPS at the Neighbourhood Centre, Bicentennial Lane. 9 am - 12noon. Ph. Graham 0418 159365 or Jan 0418-774-539.
1^st& 3^rd Tues	THE NOOSA IRISH SESSION, Halse Lodge, Halse Lane near Hastings St. 7pm onward. Contact Alan 0415874675 *www.barleyshakes.com*
Wednesdays	WORLD MUSIC TUNE SWAP - Mediterranean & Middle Eastern tunes. Info: Bill 0439-531-027
Wednesdays	'LIL'BIT TRAD SESSION - 6:30pm - at the Finnigan's Chin Irish Tavern, Anzac Ave, Kallangur. Contact Mic Travers 0413-855-965 or
Wed Fortnightly	SLOW SESSION, noon. Players & learners welcome. Details: Dale Riddle 07-3888-3025
Alternate Wednesdays	ALL TYPES OF MUSIC - folk, semi-classical, world music etc. Open book. Arrive any time from 1pm - finish by 4pm. Phone Shirley & Alf on 07-3869-4795
Thursdays	TRADITIONAL SESSION at the QIA (Queensland Irish Association) at 175 Elizabeth St. Brisbane. 7-10pm. Mostly instrumental music, reels/jigs. Info: Martin 07-3366-8231 or Randall 0407-789-746
Fridays	Manly Session, 8-10.30pm @ Celtic Corner Bistro. Brendan 0412-701-492, Steptoemusic
1^st Fridays	FIRST FRIDAYS JAM NIGHT at the Sharks Club, Colburn Avenue, Victoria Point. Non genre-specific. Instruments provided. 8pm, Info: Gary Shepherd 0418785797
1^st Saturday	BLACKBIRD'S BEDROOM ACOUSTIC MUSIC SINGING & TUNE SESSION, at the SUNDOWNER CAFÉ, Crows Nest. Contact Linzi Owen 07-4698-2819 for info.
Saturdays	SINGERS & TUNE SESSION 2-6pm, at The Stadium Bar, 25 Caxton Street Paddington. Information: Don Jarmey 0437-332-871
1st & 3rd Saturdays	INTERMEDIATE CELTIC SESSION, open-book, using Begged, Borrowed & Stolen & other tunes. 1-3 pm, at the Brewhouse Hotel, Cnr Stanley St & Annerley Rd, Woolloongabba.
2nd & 4th Saturdays	AUSTRALIAN TUNES SESSION, open-book, based on tunes from NFF Settlers Sessions. 1-3pm, at the Brewhouse Hotel, Cnr Stanley St & Annerley Rd, Woolloongabba. (5th Sat: combined session)
2nd & 4th Saturdays	JAM AFTERNOON at the Blue Moon Café, Yandina, 12.30pm. Fun event, different styles & musicians attending. Pat Craigie 0417207642
Saturdays	SINGERS & TUNE SESSION 2-6pm, at The Stadium Bar 25 Caxton Street Petrie Terrace. meals. Information: Don Jarmey 0437-332-871
Saturdays	IRISH SESSION IN CAIRNS, Paddywhacks Bar, 41 Shields St. Cairns. 4 - 7pm Mick O'Mara 0740537314

Session Tunebooks
Read the review by Don Nichols

FIRST FRIDAYS JAM NIGHT

Sharks Club, Colburn Avenue, Victoria Point, 1st Friday each month, commencing Dec 3.

Non genre-specific [viva la difference]. We supply all instruments [acoustic and electric guitars, bass, drums, mics etc] and PA. We play dinner music from 6.30pm until 8pm, then anyone who wishes may get up for a few tunes, and we'll back them, if needed.

Info: Gary Shepherd 0418 785 797

MUSOS LUNCH

Every Friday at the Settlers Inn Ruthvern Street, Toowoomba. All ascoustic (lightly plugged!) 11.00am to 3.00pm.

Sing, play eat! (prize if you can all at once!) Music is different every week, depends who's there. Contact Lynnsay, 0428960480.

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AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION OF SOCIAL DANCERS

AFSD was formed after a meeting of interested dancers and musicians at the National Folk Festival following the problems with Venues and Programming etc. After much work through the Dancing at the NFF Google Groups, things have moved ahead and the first Newsletter has been published to inform present members on what has been happening and to interest prospective new members. When the website is set up, it will be easier to join and allay fears some people have re the Privacy concerns connected with Google Groups. If you want to know more, I'm your state contact. Regards from Jan

www.australianfederationofsocialdancers.com

DANCE PRACTICES & WORKSHOPS

1^st & 3^rd Sundays	SELLENGER'S ROUND, 3 - 5 pm (English Country & Playford Dance Group) - Contact Belinda Gledhill 07-3200-8640 for venue details.
Mondays	QUEENSLAND COLONIAL & HERITAGE DANCERS, info: Vic or Jan 07-3848-7706, 10am-12 noon, at Stephens Uniting Church Hall, cnr Kadumba St & Kingsley Pde. Yeronga
Mondays	SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING, (SCD) 7 - 9pm. $4 includes refreshments. Presbyterian Church Hall, Cedar Street, Maleny. All levels including beginners welcome. Phone Trevor 07-5494-2030
Mondays	NORTHWEST MORRIS DANCE GROUP (SENW), 7.15-9.30 pm, at Stephens Uniting Church Hall, cnr Kadumba St & Kingsley Pde. Yeronga. Karina 0412814881 or Kevan Jones 0413856785. All welcome
Tuesdays	ST PHIL'S SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING- 7.30pm at St Phillip's Hall cnr. Cornwall and Emperor Streets, Buranda. $5. More Info Desley 07-3349-3006
Tues, except 2^nd	THE GLEN SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE (SCD), 6.30-8.30pm, Caboolture Show Grounds. $5 supper; More Info: Bev (07)54324815, Mary 0417792108.
Wednesdays	RAGGED BAND MORRIS practice, Harry Oakman Pavilion, Roma Street Parklands 7-8:30pm Contact: Karina 0412-814-881email:
Wednesdays	CLAN McKENZIE, 7-9 pm, Pope Street Uniting Church, Tarragindi, Contact Laurel 07-3848-8330
Thursdays	THE GAP SCD, 7.30-9.30 pm, Uniting Church, Glory Street, Ashgrove, Contact Bob 07-3355-7415
2^nd & 4^th Fridays	INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING 8pm - with Brisinta, at Stephens Uniting Church Hall, cnr Kadumba St & Kingsley Pde. Yeronga. Beginners welcome, $5 Contact Lyn 07-3379-2088.

MORNINGSIDE BUSH DANCE

8pm at the Morningside School of Arts Hall.

These dances are held monthly, February to Novemberat the Morningside School of Arts Hall, cnr. Thynne and Wynnum Rds., Morningside, 8-11pm. Music is provided by members of The Champion Moreton Bay Band and ring-ins.

Programmed dances draw on many heritages that have been introduced to Australia, including Playford, Scottish, Irish, Welsh and New England (USA) Contra Dances, as well as home grown varieties.

You don't have to know the dances as they are walked through or demonstrated then called as they are being danced.

See Dateclaims for all dates.

On the 3rd saturday: March, April, June, July: Colonial Ball, September, October,
and the 2nd Saturday in May, August, November to avoid conflict with the quarterly Afternoon Tea Dances and the FOAN Concerts.

Cost $15 /$10 concession

For more information contact Vic or Jan on 07 07 3848 7706

or or see Web Site

MONTHLY & QUARTERLY DANCES

Saturdays (monthly)
(dates may change)

MORNINGSIDE BUSH DANCE with The Champion Moreton Bay Band, 8pm start at Morningside School of Arts Hall. - Info: Vic or Jan 07-3848-7706 - $15/$10 with light supper. www.members.optusnet.com.au/colonialdance/

QLD COLONIAL HERITAGE DANCERS

The Queensland Colonial & Heritage Dancers are trialing Afternoon Tea Dances at Stephens Uniting Church Hall, Yeronga, cnr of Kadumba St & Kingsley Parade. The cost is $5 which includes afternoon tea.

See Dateclaims for all dates.

Dances are usually held quarterly on the 3rd Saturday of February, May, August, and November from 1pm - 4pm.

For more information contact Vic or Jan on 07 07 3848 7706,
or see Web Site

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THE JUDY

Visit 'The Judy' WEBSITE

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How to find out about Folk Music
in New South Wales Join the Folk Federation of NSW and get the monthly magazine, Cornstalk Gazette
and check the web site:
WEBSITE

music, dance, song, spoken word, festivals,reviews, profiles, gigs, sessions, contacts, internet resources, news, clubs radio, classes.
Send $25.00 annual sub (families $30 affiliates $35) with name and contact details to:
the Membership Secretary, PO Box A182, Sydney NSW 1235
Enquiries Julie (02) 9542 0247

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ARE YOU LISTED IN THE AUSTRALIAN FOLK DIRECTORY?

Folk Alliance Australia is about to re-publish the Australian Folk Directory. The directory lists folk performers, venues, festivals, clubs, agents, service providers, instrument makers etc... and is accessible at the FAA website as well as in print. Listing is free, and provided as a service to the Australian Folk Community. This message is being sent to existing Directory entries, FAA members past and current, and participants in the Ausworld folk and radio lists. We seek all your assistance to publicise the impending re-print. We aim to make the directory as comprehensive and up-to-date as possible. Are you listed? Should you be listed? Go to the FAA website to check your entry or to submit a new entry.

LISTING IS FREE Please tell all your folk contacts about this and encourage them to be listed. If you run a club, venue or radio show, please give this initiative whatever publicity you can. We are also seeking some volunteers in each state to assist with checking and updating directory entries. If you can help us, please let us know. If you would like to advertise in the Folk Directory, please contact Dieter at Please help your folk community to prosper. FAA is a not for profit organisation, and sales of the Australian Folk Directory are used to offset the cost of production.

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