More and more 'live' events are happening these days alongside the mediated ones. Do let us know of events that we should be telling people about. - Julie
Colour coding:
'Live' events are in green. 'Mediated' events are in yellow. Hybrid 'live' + 'mediated' events are in blue.
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Newcastle & Hunter Valley Folk Club & Hunter Bush Poets are planning to get involved with the celebration of Lambton - it being 150 years since Lambton was proclaimed a Municipality. The community is planning a big celebration with 150 hours of events between 21st & 27th June. If you have any stories or memories relating to Lambton please bring them along to share. We may be able to put together a group poem to commemorate the special event. Ron Brown 0427 261 313
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Mudcat Australia/New Zealand Songbook - In August Gerry Myerson started this thread on the Mudcat Cafe folk website for Australian & New Zealand songs. Over 800 traditional & more recent songs have been posted - so far. Most have audio or video, some only have dots & many have have been retrieved from obscure books or songsheets.
The main contributors are Rich-Joy (from Maleney), Stewie (from Darwin), Sandra in Sydney & Gerry. As the thread covers 21 pages (at the moment!) we have created 2 spreadsheets, the first an alphabetical listing from August to December, the second in date order from January.
If you would like copies of the spreadsheets please email me. Sandra Nixon
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Vietnam Moratorium Day Concert - Sandra Nixon draws our attention to this playlist of recordings of folksingers performing on Vietnam Moratorium Day, November 15, 1969.
Artists included Peter, Paul & Mary, Tom Paxton, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger & John Denver.
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Minstrels Gallery - 6pm - Folk music program is broadcast every Monday, 6-8pm Sydney time. The program can be heard locally on Highland FM 107.1, & streaming.
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SongsOnStage Songwriters/OpenMic - 7pm
Kellys On King (285 King St, Newtown)
Acts: Roxanne Kiely, Stephen Kiely, tònico, Fallon Bourke, Tamsin Lancaster, Kalena Haireka, Rob Pearce, Geoff Gates, Angie Thornton, Allan Crew, Jo Kerr, Kenneth D'Aran, Russell Neal (host)
Facebook event. Email Russell Neal or go to his Facebook page for more info.
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SongsOnStage Songwriters and Performers - 7-10pm
Captain Cook Hotel (33-35 Kent St, Millers Point)
Acts: Ralph Mills, Steve Walsh, Chris Brookes, Jo Kerr, John Wright, NovaBossa, Peter Granton, Russell Neal, John Chesher (host)
Facebook event. Email Russell Neal or go to his Facebook page for more info.
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Battle of the BandsOnStage - Heat 4 7.30-10.30pm
7:30-8:15 Tequila Stone 8:30-9:15 OVERLEAF 9.30-10:15 Szikrabáb
Host: Mark Barnett
Kellys On King (285 King St, Newtown)
Facebook event. Russell Neal, 0411 827 571.
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Tales from the High Stool - 9pm. Pádraig Ó Cuinn hosts this program on 2RRR with interviews with people involved in local & global music. Guests are invited into a virtual 'pub' to sit on 'The High Stool', & discuss music, musical influences, & whatever they like, with their virtual 'bar-person'. This week his guests are Chloë & Jason Roweth - Part 1. Accomplished stage presenters, they have been researching & presenting the living tradition of Australian music for over 20 years, winning many awards. The songs & poems of the kitchen, the verandah, the shearers’ huts, the local pub - & the yarns that go with them. Streaming live on 2RRR (88.5MHz FM). Podcasts online after each show. Send suggestions for music, suitable guest etc. to Patrick.
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Australian Spectrum Show - 9pm. All Australian blues, roots, folk, Indigenous, jazz and contemporary artistes, on Alive 90.5 fm. Presenter, Ross Fear, chats to some special studio guests and presents you with the perfect weekend gig guide. Listen worldwide.
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SongsOnStage Songwriters/OpenMic - 6.30-9.30pm.
Bandit's Roost 7 Sussex Lane, Sydney
Acts so far: Peter Salt, Sean Cooper, John Wright, John Chesher, Kenneth D'Aran, Russell Neal (host) - FREE SPOTS
Facebook event. Email Russell Neal or go to his Facebook page for more info.
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Classic Folk - 9-10pm, 2NURFM, with Phil Bates and Jane Klein.
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SongsOnLine Songwriters/OpenMic - 7-10pm. Zoom session. Facebook.
Acts so far: Dave Wheeler, Peter R. Inglis, Dave Moir, Les Matthews, Peter Granton, Kenneth D'Aran (host) - FREE SPOTS
Email Russell Neal or go to his Facebook page for more info or to book to play.
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MORPETH: Morpeth Celtic Session - 2-5pm. Commercial Hotel Morpeth. Gary 0412 827 380
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The Loaded Dog - 7pm
CJ Shaw - With a guitar & a swag full of harmonicas, CJ Shaw's intricate finger-picking, word play, musicality & lyrical storytelling always captivate his audiences. Shaw is an ARIA nominated, Canberra based musician & educator who has spent over 20 years writing, recording & performing songs. His music is distinctly Australian in style, influenced by Paul Kelly & Slim Dusty.
Kejafi - Kejafi present traditional & original music celebrating the deep Australian & Scottish connection. The Sydney trio creates an exciting & energetic sound with dual fiddles, octave mandolin & moving songs that have your feet tapping & heartstrings pulled. The trio formed in early 2018 after establishing a monthly Scottish music session in Sydney in 2017. Tables available. As we will not be serving supper, please bring your own nibbles & non-alcoholic drinks – our lease does not allow alcohol on the premises. As singing is currently not permitted at Inner West Council venues, again
The Loaded Dog Newtown Neighbourhood Centre 1 Bedford St, Newtown, (opp. Newtown Station)
Limited parking in back streets, or Secure Parking (see below), or take public transport. NNC is well served by buses & trains.
Tickets STILL AVAILABLE! Tickets need to be pre-booked by emailing Sandra – please give names of each person requiring a ticket, & include phone numbers. Door opens 6.30 & concert starts 7pm, without floor spots, so don't be late! $20, cash at the door. Sign in using QT codes in the usual way, bring masks etc.
Secure Parking Newtown, 328/330 King St (entry via Railway Lane).Secure Parking Dendy 261 King St (entry via Lennox St).
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WeMavericks - 7pm
WeMavericks consists of famous fiddler & mandolin player Lindsay Martin (known for his work with Enda Kenny & other major artists) from the Riverina, together with exciting Kiwi songstress Victoria Vigenser. Their catchy originals retain echoes of soulful Americana & Celtic roots - & their harmonies & gritty, evocative performances have everyone excited. They were nominated 'Best Folk Artist 2020' in NZ Music Awards. Recipients of Australia‘s Troubadour Foundation Award 2020.
The Troubadour Everglades Country Club Dunban Road, Woy Woy
7-10.30pm. Limited places due to Covid regulations. $13, $15, $20. Bookings required.
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Toongabbie Music Club - 7.30pm. Scouts Hall 17 Whitehaven Rd Northmead. Cost $7 with the current Covid medical restrictions applying. Please advise by email if you will be attending.
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Continental Blues & Boogaloo Party - 8pm
"Continental" Robert Susz (ex-Dynamic Hepnotics & Mighty Reapers) brings his five-piece Continental Blues & BoOGaloO Party back to Leichhardt Bowlo for a night of Blues, Soul & Downhome Boogaloo!
The band features:
"Continental" Robert (harmonica & vocals) Rob Woolfe (keyboards) Adam Pringle (guitar) Alex Hewetson (bass) Antero Ceschin (drums)
For this show Robert mixes his own Blues & Soul compositions (including "Soul Kind Of Feeling") with show-stopping versions of tunes from the likes of Ray Charles, Muddy Waters, James Brown, Curtis Mayfield, BB King, etc.
Leichhardt Bowling Club 88-92 Piper St, Lilyfield
$26. Bookings essential. Limited tickets due to Covid-19 restrictions!
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SongsOnLine Songwriters/OpenMic - 11am-2pm. Zoom session. Facebook.
Acts so far: Eugene Mitchell, Maggie Huang, Neil Bennett, Musique A Deux, Les Matthews, Shawn Lawrie, Kenneth D'Aran, Russell Neal (host) - FREE SPOTS
Email Russell Neal or go to his Facebook page for more info or to book to play.
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Worldwide Folk - 2-4pm, VOX FM. Presented by Russell Hannah.
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Andy Baylor's Cajun Combo - 7pm
Roots music king, Andy Baylor, returns to Leichhardt Bowlo for another joyful night of Cajun two-steps, Waltzes, Country blues and more with his all-star band, the Cajun Combo:
Andy Baylor (vocals, fiddle & guitar) Jeff Mercer (electric guitar) Garry Steel (accordion) Alex Hewitson (bass) Antero Ceschin (drums)
Andy has been playing his hybrid brand of extremely happy Cajun music to enthusiastic audiences around bars, backyards, concert halls and festivals for many a year. He has visited the swamplands of Southern Louisiana on several pilgrimages, and has brought back the feel, the rhythm and the musical nuance which makes Cajun music so appealing. Watch this YouTube clip.
Leichhardt Bowling Club 88-92 Piper St, Lilyfield
$26. Bookings essential. Limited tickets due to Covid-19 restrictions!
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Urban Guerillas - 8pm
Urban Guerillas will unleash at Gabba Gabba Hey at the Link & Pin. Stadium rock in a coffee shop! This time last year the Urban Guerillas toured to Brisbane, the Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast with Spy V Spy before doing a fund raiser for the fireys at Jewell's Tavern near Newcastle a day before the shutdown due to Covid 19. We still have a long way to go before the pandemic is over so the risk of further shut downs is ever looming. No-one should ever take a gig for granted at any time but now gigs are precious. Expect the Guerillas to turn it up a notch for their first gig for 2021.
Support is local Central Coast band 'Turtle Custard'. Admission free, but you must book. Numbers are restricted. A seated event with Covid Safe Plan. Happy hour from 4pm; music 6-8pm. A delightful range of food & drinks available all day until close! 18A Railway St, Woy Woy.
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Whirled Wide - 1pm, Fine Music 102.5 FM; & live streaming, Showcasing diverse music from cultures around the world, both traditional & modern. It features musicians from all corners of the globe including Australia. Presented this week by Linda Marr.
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SongsOnStage Songwriters/OpenMic 2-4pm.
Cocina del Barrio 526 King St, Newtown
Acts so far: Steve Clark & Russell Neal, Kenneth D'Aran, Russell Neal (host) - FREE SPOTS
Facebook Event. Email Russell Neal or go to his Facebook page for more info or to book in to play.
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Illawarra Folk Club - 2.30pm
SNEZ, enchanting songstress, can cut to the heart of the matter not only lyrically, but live on stage. Her warm, passionate & compelling performance style is peppered with comedic & haunting tales, layered harmonies & beautiful folk/pop melodies. SNEZ has performed at many large Australian concerts & festivals, sharing the stage with notable artists incl. Renee Geyer, Jenny Morris, Robyne Dunn, Sophie B Hawkins (USA), Mahalia Barnes, GANGajang. She is currently on her 'Fisher on the Sea' tour. She has just won the prestigious Alistair Hulett Songwriting Award.
Andy Gordon & John Kane. It's all about the stories & songs, the words & the songwriting. Singer, guitarist, percussionist & trumpeter, Andy Gordon, born in Wollongong, has been a songwriter & recording musician since 2007; an acclaimed singer songwriter with 5 albums under his belt. John Kane was a founding member of ARIA award- & 6 time Golden Guitar-winning band The Flying Emus; has a very successful career as screen composer, songwriter, musician & producer. We are lucky to have all these multi-talented performers to share the songs & stories - Andy & John from their recent acclaimed collaborative album 'Twenty Good Summers'.
Illawarra Folk Club Diggers Club 82 Church Street Wollongong
2.30 - 5.30pm. Tickets $25, Folk Club members $20. NEW FEATURE: You can now select your seats. Click Get Tickets, select your ticket/s, Click on Preview Seating Map (view only), Select actual seat/s at end of Checkout process (you will be able to see what seats are still available).
More details. Ring 1300 887 034 if you are uncertain or wish to change your seat. Drinks & meals available at Diggers Club. Why not come early for lunch or stay for a meal after?
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NEWCASTLE: Irish Music Session, 3-6pm. Town Hall Hotel, cnr Turton Rd & Station St, Waratah. 3rd Sunday of month. For a feast of fantastic tunes. Enq., Roz or Shayne ph. 4967 3167, m. 0407 643 844.
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Folkmail is issued as a service to members of the Folk Federation of NSW Inc. If you are receiving it, and are a lapsed member, or not a member at all:
1. Please consider joining/rejoining. Details 2. Support folk music in NSW by 'attending' some of these events!
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