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Thank You Folks!

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

ABOFOTS, Steve (Kookaburra), Juliette Poole, Glenys Johnston, Maree Robertson, Marjorie Infante

We thank also the performers & volunteers who help with our quarterly fundraiser Folkies Old & New Concerts. Finally we thank those persons who help each month at 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 a cheque or money order for $14 made payable to: Don Nichols

Send to: PO Box 517, Everton Park Qld. 4053.

This provides a year's supply comprising 11 Australia Post prepaid C5 envelopes.

FREE copies are obtainable at: Kookaburra Café, Paddington; Madass Acoustic Music Club, Annerley; Highland House, Red Hill; The Sound Shed, Capalaba; all Folk Redlands events; Donald Simpson Leisure Centre, Cleveland; The Information Centre & Yesterday & Tomorrow, Wynnum; Jalla's Café and the QFF, Woodford; ABOFOTS and The UpFront Club, Maleny; Steptoe Music, Laidley; and at most folk clubs, sessions workshops and concerts in and around Brisbane.

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

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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NEW Postal Address:
THE FOLK RAG, P.O. Box 517, Everton Park Q 4053
(replaces the old Kingston PO Box )
Ph: Don Nichols 07 5494 3432 Mobile: 0407 919 904
Finances, FO&N Concert setup.

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Folkies Old & New Concerts

Was held at another VENUE for November 08: BRISBANE WORKERS COMMUNITY CLUB, 2 Latrobe Tce Paddington, entrance in Given Tce - not far from the Kookaburra Cafe.

The 49th Folkies Old & New Concert Sat November 15 - 2008

A night of good music in support of the Folk Rag.

* Licensed. Food provided by Conscious Kitchens. *

Performers in the November 2008 Concert

The Rosewood Project:

Inspired by Maree Robertson’s Music Making for Mental Health Project, this combo (with Maree on lead vocals, accompanied by multi-instrumentalists Ann Bermingham & Helen Rowe), harks back to the days of good old-fashioned country folk. With tender melodies, sultry-sweet harmonies, & life affirming songs that will delight you, they pack a punch, delivered in a velvet glove.

Nadia Sunde: www.myspace.com/nadiasunde

Nadia is well known around Australia as one of the best singers on the Festival circuit. A stint as lead singer & bass player with Spot the Dog gave Nadia a great musical apprenticeship. Nadia's songs project images that are sometimes touching, sometimes funny and always loving. They are songs that move audiences deeply, leaving them with a sense there is good in the world.
With her band The Wishful Sinners Nadia's musical styling moves across country, through folk, into rock and on into something unique that is completely her own. Prepare to move and be moved!

Mary Fletcher:

Mary Fletcher is a Brisbane-based singer/song writer with a passion for social justice. Born into a musical family, music has always been part of her life, launching into the Toowoomba folk music scene in the 1980's. Mary began a solo performance career playing at various festivals and club gigs, and later, upon her move to Brisbane, joined the renowned group, Tangled Web. When this band disbanded, Mary was with Brisbane group Pilgrim, and then more recently Bessie. Mary directs and performs with her own group of busy young singers, eCCCos, which has produced 2 CD's of original material, written by Mary for young people. Mary enjoys performing solo or with others whenever opportunity arises!

Jeremiah home.iprimus.com.au/bellmassage

(Cathy Bell, Dan Grant, Mark Cryle & Richard Evans). The Courier Mail described Jeremiah as exploring the roots-rock tradition which passes on through Steve Earle and Australian songwriters such as Mick Thomas and Shane Howard. Their music is comfortably familiar yet completely fresh, combining a respect for the past with a desire to say something new. The sound is stripped back and intimate, making use of fiddle, accordion, mandolin and threadbare acoustic guitar – music made for the back verandah.

Thankyou to the performers, sound persons & all the helpers.

Folkies Old & New Concerts are the main lifeblood of the Folk Rag enabling us to hand out FREE of charge this monthly publication.

The FO&N concerts are held every three months, normally the 3rd Saturday of February, May, August and November.

The Concert is lightly amplified sound with café-style seating and a friendly, warm ambience; airy, cooled by breezes off the river and by ceiling fans. SMOKE FREE.

Doors: 6:30pm for a 7:30pm start.
Admission is $10/$8 conc.
Venue for November 08: BRISBANE WORKERS COMMUNITY CLUB, 2 Latrobe Tce Paddington Food, Tea and coffee available, Licensed

BRING YOUR FRIENDS!

MC: Don Nichols - 07-5494-3432 m: 0407-919-904
Info: (editor) 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 appreciatea 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.

OTHER ADVERTISING RATES for THE PRINTED VERSION OF THE FOLK RAG - distribution 800 + internet

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Send camera ready artwork or high resolution jpeg or .pdf prices above. Send wording and general layout we design for an extra $$. Included Free small (300 - 350 words) article for events. Ads are covered Free in our internet edition as HTML allows. Please apply for insert prices. We charge no GST as we are a non-profit hobby not a business.

Instruments FOR SALE


	*www.steptoemusic.com.au*

NOTICES

PECUSSIONIST wanted to join guitarist & mandolinist playing medieval music for weddings, parties and festivals. Wynnum/Wakerley location. Ph: Leisa 07-3893-1654 or

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PICKING PARTNER(S) WANTED. Struggling, mature (bluegrass guitar player is looking for others to pick with. Any instrument, any style, any time. Playing with other musicians is the best way to improve. Living inner northside Brisbane.
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Toowoomba Folk Club: Last Saturday Acoustic Folk Afternoon Blackboard format - at Community Radio 4DDB FM Meeting Room - 1 Scholefield St Toowoomba. Last Saturday each month - Commences October 25 from 3-6pm
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LEARN 5 String Banjo all styles! Keith Ross 07 3356 5688
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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
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Guitar Technician: Bob Sistek: no instrument is un-fixable, the impossible is done pretty much straight away; miracles take a little longer. For all your stringed instrument needs whether it be broken or just needs a once over give Bob a call. Guitars and mandolins 4 sale. Ph-0402 383 047 or
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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 07-3879-8602

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

PRIVATE IRISH WOODEN FLUTE OR TIN WHISTLE LESSONS for players of all levels. Sessions focus on rhythm, phrasing, tone production, breath control and ornamentation. No previous musical training is required. Kevin Higgins (M) 0438 233 025; Email:
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NB: If you find that any of these notices are no longer current please contact the FolkRag Editor

Classifieds

FOR SALE

FOR SALE: [Recently Restored] Hohner Diatonic Button Accordion in case; G/C CORSO older model A1 cond great sound.$900 Ph ALLAN POLLEY 02-6552-4046
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FOR SALE: Monterey Jumbo western acoustic guitar MJB-107N. Excellent condition, awesome sound, 6 yrs old. Includes GT soft case. $200, call Margy 0400-174-467
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For Sale - Uilleann Pipes: For sale is a half set of pipes made by Adrian Jefferies. The set is one of his older sets, which he used to play himself and which have been owned by Mitchell Macleod (formerly of Brisbane) for about 10 years. They are made from ebony and brass, with boxwood mounts. Contact Mitchell Macleod (03) 9482 5868 Mob: 0422 462 298 .
see web URL: www.chiffboard.mati.ca/viewtopic.php?p=824452#824452

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FOR SALE: MARTIN GUITAR 00-15 Grand Concert, plus hard case, Korg CA-30 tuner, manual, stringset, capo, etc. (all up cost new in 2006 was $1799.) In perfect condition photos. All reasonable offers will be considered, there's no rush to sell. Contact Brian Arpel via

Click for small image or a set of larger photos available on request from

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FOR SALE: Washburn b105 string Banjo, early 70s excellent condition with original hard case, $800 ono. Call Dave 0438-759-244.
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FOR SALE: TWO ANGLO CONCERTINAs:
1. Anglo C/G, 32 button. Lachenal Ornate rosewood ends, Excellent playing order, Nice tone, quick action, $2800
2. C/G, 31 button, Lachenal. Relatively new 7 fold bellows Steel Reeds, mellow tone, overhauled 2 years ago by Malcolm Clapp. Good playing order. $2400 ONO. Alyssia on 02-6688-0139 or
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FOR SALE: Washburn b10 5 string Banjo, early 70s excelent condition with original hard case, $800 ono. Call Dave 0438-759-244.
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FOR SALE: Irish (M&E) Polymer D keyless Flute. Polymer flutes are an excellent choice for players of all levels due to its durability, consistency and the strength of the flute's lower notes. $450, Kevin Higgins 0438 233 025;
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FOR SALE: Windsor BANJO-MANDOLIN, hard case made by Don Nichols, $500 ono. Call Shirley Morrell 07 3869 4795.
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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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NOTICES

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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RMS
SOUND LIGHTING & STAGING

Serving city, country and coast

Complete Design
& Installation Service
PA HIRE & SALES

Good Permanent Rates
Casual Hire
Concert, Band, Theatre
& Public Address

270 Montague Road
West end
(downstairs in car park area)
Phone MARTINI ON
0418 199 700

supplies Sound Equipment
for Folkies Old & New Concerts

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WHAT'S ON!

FOLK ON RADIO

Everyday	PLANET RADIO 88FM (88.0 MHz) (Inner City) *PlanetRadio*
Sundays	AUSTRALIA ALL OVER - presenter Ian McNamara 5.30 - 10am ABC LOCAL 4QR AM (612kHz) *ABC Australia All Over*
Sundays	WORLDBEAT 3 - 4 pm - 4zZz FM (102.2MHz) (Folk & World Music)
Weekend	THE WEEKEND PLANET - presenter Doug Spencer - 10pm to midnight, Saturday and Sunday. ABC Radio National 4RN AM (792 Mhz) (Some Folk) ABC Weekend Planet
Weekdays	THE DAILY PLANET - presenter Lucky Oceans - 2.20 to 3.00pm. Repeats 11.20pm Mon-Thur. ABC Radio National 4RN AM (792 Mhz) (Some Folk) ABC Daily Planet
Mondays	ACOUSTIC HARVEST 2 - 4pm - Planet Radio 88FM (88.0 MHz) (Inner City) - See *www.acousticharvest.com* for track listings, sound files, links, events. See also *www.planetradio.com.au*
Wednesdays	SIDESTREAM 6 - 9pm - 99 FM (99.7 MHz) (Folk & Blues)
Wednesdays	MR D'S Bluegrass Breakdown 5am - 6am, 4CCC Rainbow FM Warwick from Nov!
Wednesdays	ACOUSTIC HARVEST 2 - 3pm - 4EB FM (98.1 MHz) (4th & 5th Wednesdays)
Wednesdays	FUNDAMENTALLY FOLK, 9-11pm, 102.7FM Toowoomba, hosted by Pat Menz. *www.102point7fm.com.au*
Thursdays	SCOTLAND CALLING 3 - 4 pm, 4EB FM (98.1 MHz) (Scottish)
Fridays	MUSIC DELI - presenter Paul Petran - 8 to 9pm, repeated 4pm to 5pm Sunday. Live on Stage has been merged with Music Deli. ABC Radio National 4RN AM (792 Mhz) *Music Deli*
Saturdays	IRISH PROGRAMME 12.30 - 1.30pm 4EB FM ( 98.1 MHz) (Celtic)
Saturdays	INTO THE MUSIC - presenter Robyn Johnston - 5 to 6pm ABC Radio National 4RN AM (792 Mhz) (Sometimes Folk) (repeated 3-4pm Friday) Into the Music

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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 - 2pm to 5pm at Redlands Indigiscapes Centre, 17 Runnymede Road, Capalaba. Free Admission. Info: Pat Hall 07 3821 5979 Mobile 0416 003 320
1^stSunday	BLACKALL RANGE FOLK CLUB - 11am to 2pm at Mad Hatter's Tea Room, Landsborough. (opp. Police Station.)Free! Info: Tommy Leonard 0409 264 276
1^stSunday	STRUMMERS in Toowoomba - at Ric's Icon Cinema (Toowoomba RSL), on the corner of Ruthven and Herries Streets, from 2pm to 5pm. or call Toula Elliott 0400 771 110
1^st & 3^rd Sunday	NORTH PINES 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
4^th Sunday	RED KETTLE FOLK CLUB from 2 - 6pm at Fish Tales, Delica St., Mapleton BYO instruments, poems, songs. Info from Jo 0412 715 618 or Steve 07 5478 6893. PO Box 34 Mapleton 4568
Mondays	UPFRONT CLUB Maleny - 6:30pm - Blackboard Nights hosted by Danny Rose. Free entry. Licensed café. Call Danny 07 5494 2385 to book gigs. Table bookings: Upfont Club 07 5494 2592 See: www.upfrontclub.org $30,$20 and $10 prizes each monday for best spots between 7 and 9pm.
Wednesdays	KOOKABURRA FOLK CLUB - 8 - 11pm - at The Kookaburra Café, in the upstairs room, 280 Given Tce, Paddington, Free entry - Info Anne Infante 07 3366 2248
Wednesdays	WARWICK FOLK CLUB - 7:30 -10.30pm - at O'Mahony's Heritage Hotel, 35 Grafton St., Warwick - Free entry Musos, singers and audience welcome. Info: Bob Townshend 07 4685 2072
1^st & 3^rdWednesday	KILCOY UNPLUGGED FOLK CLUB - 7pm. - Folk Performers and Poetry Night at Jacks Restaurant, (Lic.). Gold coin cover. Featured artist +. Info: John & Carol 07 5497 1982
4^thWednesday	ORIGINALS SHOWCASE SONGWRITERS' NIGHT 8pm at Irish Murphy's, Noosa, Sunshine Coast. - Contact Alan 07 5471 1838.
Thursdays	MAD ASS FOLK CLUB - 8pm - at The Muddy Farmer Hotel, cnr. Annerley, & Ipswich Rds, Annerley. Info: www.madass.org or call Rose Broe 07 3844 3558
2^nd Thursday	TOWNSVILLE FOLK CLUB - every second Thurs Night at the Bellevue Hotel, Allen St South Townsville Blackboard and special Guests
1^st Friday	PERFORMERS' CAFÉ - 7.30 for 8pm start. - at The Old Catholic Church, Samford Rd, Samford. $7 entry. Café style refreshments are available. Info: Chris 07 3289 4002 or Dale 07 3289 3545.
1^st Friday	CHALKBOARD - 6:30pm - at Brookfield Showgrounds Members' Bar. All Welcome. For more information contact Carrie Hauxwell 0403 156 367
Saturday	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	A BIT OF FOLK ON THE SIDE - 7pm for 7.30pm start.- unplugged at The Upfront Club, Maleny - hosted by Paul Lawler. Licensed venue, great coffee and food. $2 entry. For more information phone Paul or Richenda 07 5499 9190.
Last Saturday	TOOWOOMBA FOLK CLUB - Last Saturday Acoustic Folk Afternoon, 3-6pm at Community Radio 4DDB FM Meeting Room, 1 Scholefield St. Blackboard. Food Tea Coffee
Quarterly 3^rd Saturday	FOLKIES OLD & NEW CONCERTS - 7.30pm sharp - Fundraisers for The Folk Rag. *Changed Venue: For November 08:* it was BRISBANE WORKERS COMMUNITY CLUB, 2 Latrobe Tce Paddington, entrance in Given Tce - not far from the Kookaburra Cafe. Admission: $10/$8 conc. Info: Don Nichols 07 5494 3432 mobile: 0407 919 904 or Michael ph: 07 3855 1091, mobile: 0437 736 799 FO&N DATES for 2008: 16 Feb, 17 May, 16 Aug, 15 Nov.

KEEP THE KETTLE BOILING (at Mapleton)

Steve Morgan

I’ll tell of the Red Kettle Folk Club that meet upon the mount.
They’ve been going for some many years, they can't remember they lost count.
They think that it’s ten years or so (but they haven’t got a clue).
They’re a pretty rough and ready mob, the old Red Kettle crew.
Chorus: But they’ve kept the kettle boiling

For ten long years of fun and song kept the kettle boiling
Yea they kept the kettle boiling
You can bring along a song or tale, or maybe a poem or two.
A banjo, mandolin, a flute, or maybe a kazoo.
You can sing about a bushranger, tell tale about a Ute.
Or sing of watching the Obi flow, the Kettle don’t give a hoot

The fourth Sunday by the Lily Ponds it’s the only place to be.
The Kettle mob are kicking on, They’ve finally found the key
The people come from miles around to join the tune full fray,
And lie around soak up the sun until the break of day.

Ch, - Except last line : (Yea they kept the kettle boiling)

SESSIONS & WORKSHOPS

Sundays	SUNDAY AFTERNOON SESSION at Gilhoolys Albert St, City. 2 - 4pm. Info: mic 0413 855 965 or Randal 0407 789 746
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!
Mondays	NOVA MANDOLINSfor intermediate & advanced mandolin players 7.30-9.30pm, at the Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre, 38 Thallon Street, Sherwood. Beginners lessons available at Holland Park West, Ann 07 3324 1680
Tuesdays	TRADITIONAL SESSION, 7-9pm at the QIA (Irish Club) in Elizabeth St. the City. Mostly instrumental music, reels/jigs. Info: Martin 07-3366-8231 or Randal 0407-789-746
Tuesdays	NOOSA IRISH MUSIC SESSION - 7.30pm - at Irish Murphy's Pub, Noosa Junction, no cover. Call Allan Kelly 07 5471 1838 or Steve Cook 07 5441 4076. Everyone welcome!
Wednesdays	WORLD MUSIC TUNE SWAP - Mediterranean & Middle Eastern tunes. Venue & Info: Bill 0439 531 027
Wednesdays	'LIL'BIT TRAD SESSION - 6:30pm at the Finnigan's Chin Irish Tavern, Anzac Ave, Kallangur. Info: Mick Travers 0413 855 965
Last Wednesday	SESSION - Irish Celtic. 5:30-7pm at the Cafe Checocho, 69 Hardgrave Rd West End. (Remember the Bohemia Cafe). Info: Brendan 0412-701-492
Fridays	MANLY SESSION, 8pm-10.30pm at the Celtic Corner Bistro. Brendan 07 3379 9450 or and *www.steptoemusic.com.au* mobile: 0412-701-492
Saturdays	INTERMEDIATE SESSION Begged, Borrowed & Stolen, 1-3 pm at the Clarence Hotel, cnr Stanley St and Annerley Road, Wooloongabba. Info: Pam 0409 064 453.
Saturdays	SINGERS & TUNE SESSION - 2pm onwards at The The Muddy Farmer Hotel, cnr, Annerley & Ipswich Rds, Annerley. Info: Don Jarmey
Saturdays	IRISH SESSION IN CAIRNS - 7pm - 10pm at Willie McBrides @ The Fig Tree Lodge Sheridan St. North Cairns - Contact is Mick O'Mara 07 4053 7314

Aussie Tune Session

Quite a few people passed comment on the fact that there were very few Trad Australian Tunes (or songs) at Woodford this year. Rose and Terry (Jacob) tried to start a few sessions but the knowledge base of tunes wasn't there. There was plenty of trad irish and american tunes (and very good they were too !), however not much of our own music.

We'll take it slowly to start with and see how we go, Rose and Terry can teach a few of the lesser known tunes.

Hope to see you there

CALLING ALL SESSIONERS

The entity currently known as The Saturday Session has a long and glorious history. Revellers tell of white-hot Friday and Saturday afternoons and evenings at the Carlton Crest in the 70s, and the New Exchange Hotel in the early 80s. After several years calling the Story Bridge home, then a period exiled to a tent in the backyard (ie. the car park) early this century, the session moved to the Broadway in Woolloongabba. A few weeks ago, it made yet another epic migration, to join its close mate the Mad Ass Acoustic Music Club at the Muddy Farmer Hotel on the corner of Ipswich and Annerley Roads, Annerley.

Muddy but cheerful, The Saturday Session is enjoying a lively regular crowd with diverse musical tastes, styles and instruments. But there's always room for more! Melding songs, tunes, unaccompanied singing, poems, and the occasional spontaneous Morris dance (yes, absolutely), the session welcomes musicians of all levels of skill and experience. Please spread the word!

Variety being the spice of life, we are trialing the concept of themed sessions - a bit like the Singing Shed at Woodford. On the first Saturday of each month, the FIRST HOUR will be orchestrated by a Guest Session Leader, who will lead and encourage songs about a theme. If you'd like a turn as Guest Session Leader, or have a suggestion for a theme, please contact Don Jarmey on 0437-332-871.

We are thrilled to have Mary Brettell and Anne Infante hosting Gospel and Spirituals on 3rd March. Future treats include the Logan men leading Scottish Songs, and members of the Pirate Brides facilitating Verandah Songs - come and check it out.

- Andrea Baldwin

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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 DANCERS, 1-3pm, at Stephens Uniting Church Hall, cnr Kadumba St & Kingsley Pde. Yeronga. Info: Vic or Jan 07 3848 7706
Mondays	SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING - 7 - 9pm. $4 includes refreshments. Presbyterian Church Hall, Cedar Street, Maleny. All levels including beginners welcome. Phone Trevor 07 5494 2030
Tuesdays	HIGHLAND DANCING - 5.30pm at the Uniting Church Hall cnr Oxley Rd & Verney St, Graceville, Contact Colleen Loon 07 3372 8052
Tuesdays	BAYSIDE DANCERS' CLUB - 7.30pm at St Phillip's Hall cnr. Cornwall and Emperor Streets, Buranda. price $5. More Info Desley 07 3349 3006
Wednesdays	LOGAN MORRIS - 7.30 - 9pm - Contact Cathy 07 3219 7874 for venue details
Wednesdays	RAGGED BAND MORRIS - 6:30pm - 8pm at The Muddy Farmer Hotel, Annerley. Contact: Karina Berry 0412 814 881, or ph: Ian 0418 630 693
2^nd & 4^th Fridays	INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING 8.00pm - with Brisinta, at Stephens Uniting Church Hall, cnr Kadumba St & Kingsley Pde. Yeronga. Beginners welcome, $5 per person 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)	THE MORNINGSIDE BUSH DANCES:at the Morningside School of Arts Hall - 8pm start Live music by The Champion Moreton Bay Band. More info: Vic or Jan 07 3848 7706 *web: members.optus.com.au/colonialdance* $15/$10** with light supper. See Dateclaims for all dates.
Saturdays (Quarterly)	AFTERNOON TEA DANCES @ YERONGA - 1 - 4 pm at Stephens Uniting Church Hall, cnr Kadumba St & Kingsley Pde. Yeronga. Info: Vic or Jan 07 3848 7706 . See Dateclaims for all dates.

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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