Events 29 March - 4 April 2021 |
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Please Note: The format for Folkmail is a weekly (Mon-Sun) listing of folk related events listed in chronological order. Some of you might find that your email client requires you to click on a 'View entire message' link to see the last day or so's events. - Julie
Colour coding:
'Live' events are in green. 'Mediated' events are in yellow. Hybrid 'live' + 'mediated' events are in blue.
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Sutherland Acoustic Club - Alan Smart is investigating the feasibility of relaunching the Sutherland Acoustic Club. He is proposing that those interested in helping make this happen meet at The Tradies at 7.30pm on Thursday 8 April to discuss how the matter might proceed. Email Alan if you are interested.
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Free Lowrey Organ - Stuart Backhouse has an old Lowrey organ that he wants to give away. The organ is at Stuart's house in Allambie Heights. If you are interested or know someone who might be then contact him directly ASAP. (02) 4829 2519. Incidentally, all of the parts are there. This photo was taken after he’d removed a few things (the bass pedals, for example) in order to be able to get it down some stairs.
Here is a link to a similar model up for sale in the US if you’d like to read more about it.
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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 so far: Allan Crew, Jo Kerr, Sean Cooper, Peter Campbell, Russell Neal (host) - FREE SPOTS
Facebook event. Email Russell Neal or go to his Facebook page for more info.
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NEWCASTLE: Poetry at the Pub - 7.30pm
Poetry at the Pub meets on 3rd & 5th Mondays of the month at:
Wickham Park Hotel 61 Maitland Road Islington
Our special 5th Monday poet is Daragh Byrne - an Irish poet living & working in Sydney.
Gold coin donation requested.
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NEWCASTLE: Hunter Welsh, Cornish & Manx Dancing - 7.30pm. Let's celebrate on this Monday Night & fill our New Venue* with Dancing & Laughter. Bring your glass &/or mug for refreshments & I will supply some light refreshments. All Folk Club members & friends who love to dance are welcome! *Wal Young House, cnr Parry & National Park Sts, Newcastle West. Off Street Parking entrance from Parry St. Monday nights, 7.30-9pm. $5. Margaret Kenning 0413 229 740
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SongsOnStage Songwriters and Performers - 7-10pm
Captain Cook Hotel (33-35 Kent St, Millers Point)
Acts: Senani, Jeroen van Meenen, Leo Anthony, Steve Walsh, Chris Brookes, Sean Cooper, Allan Crew, Elizabeth Hylton, Jo Kerr, John Wright, Peter Granton, Russell Neal, John Chesher (host) - FULL
Facebook event. Email Russell Neal or go to his Facebook page for more info.
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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 2. Accomplished performers, they have been researching & presenting the living tradition of Australian music for over 20 years, winning many awards. Streaming live on 2RRR (88.5MHz FM). Podcasts online after each show. Send suggestions for music, suitable guest, 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: Leo Anthony, Sean Cooper, Sharon Hayes, John Wright, Kenneth D'Aran (host) - FREE SPOTS
Facebook event. Email Russell Neal or go to his Facebook page for more info.
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NEWCASTLE: Threepence - 8.30pm
Threepence are a 4 piece group with a focus on harmony singing - Penny Creighton, Anne Cowper, Lynden Jacobi on ukulele & vocals; Gail Walsh on u-bass & vocals. They met through Newcastle Ukestra which gave them an ideal stepping stone. An eclectic mix of blues, folk, a capella & original songs. They have delighted at festivals in Australia & NZ for the past 3 years with their warm & inviting shows. +2 other acts, Almond Milk Scandal, & Uke Dirty Rats.
Lizotte's 'Live N Local' 31 Morehead St, Lambton
Show only, $10. Dinner is extra. Bookings 4956 2066.
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Classic Folk - 9-10pm, 2NURFM, with Phil Bates and Jane Klein.
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Friday 2 April (Good Friday)
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MORPETH: Morpeth Celtic Session - 2-5pm. Commercial Hotel Morpeth. Gary 0412 827 380
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Saturday 3 April (Easter Saturday)
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Worldwide Folk - 2-4pm, VOX FM. Presented by Graeme Morrison.
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Focus on Folk - 4-5pm, on 2MBS, now Fine Music Sydney. Paul Jackson presents a show with a bias towards Folk of the '60s & '70s. 102.5 FM & DAB (digital audio broadcasting - if you have a DAB receiver) & in real-time at 5pm for 1 hour.
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The Shack - 7.30pm
The Trippy Hippy Band. Singing acoustic tie-dye interpretations of revolutionary songs from 1960 to 1972. Dig out your fabulous flairs & unleash your inner flower child. Sample here.
Glenn Cardier, Australian musical legend, toured with Spike Milligan, opened for Harry Chapin, Frank Zappa, Sherbet, Cheech & Chong & Manfred Mann's Earth Band, played the first two Sunbury festivals & wrote songs for Olivia Newton-John. Listen.
Lines of Flight: Brent Keogh (vox, mandolin, oud, guitar) & Katie Anderson (vox, flute, Irish whistle, percussion). With guest tabla player Maharshi Raval, for hidden gems of the world’s acoustic sounds. Listen.
The Shack Ted Blackwood Hall Cnr Jackson Rd & Boondah Road Warriewood
7.30-11pm. $25. Bookings. Enq., Rhonda 0413 635 856. BYO food or nibbles
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Bluegrass & Traditional Country Music Society of Australia - 7.45pm
Entry donation as before - $6 members/ conc., $8 others, under-18 & 80+ Free. Safety in Numbers 6.30pm, in a COVID Safe way. The Sinners start concert at 7.45pm in Back Hall (not front room). No open mic, but some great performers are lined up so far: Mark Ballesi, Quentin Fraser, Bruce Fumini, Ray Marshall; Ian Knight & Southern Flavour; Jane Beaver; Richard Galluzzi; My-T-Fine Stringband; Marcel Chaloupka; The Outlanders; Terry Darmody & friends; Kenji Tanaka.
Bring credit card for contactless payment. If cash, please bring correct amount. The Council's QR code is to be used. Pen-&-paper sign on also available. Tea & coffee & individually packaged biscuits available for a donation. (Or BYO snacks.) Jamming can still happen outside, but in small groups, & please sit down if possible. Audience seating according to current COVID Safe requirements. Face mask optional.
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NEWCASTLE: No NHVFC concert due to Easter weekend.
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Sunday 4 April (Easter Sunday)
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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: James Lyon (host) - FREE SPOTS
PLEASE LET RUSSELL KNOW IF YOU WANT TO PLAY AT THIS GIG
Facebook Event. Email Russell Neal or go to his Facebook page for more info or to book in to play.
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Troubadour Central Coast - 6pm
Super Session & Concert at EcoGarden, Hall & Arts Barn in Kariong. "As well as performing we'll need volunteers to MC the Blackboard Concert & the Session, help with the cafe, & to help set up & pull down," Hugh 0402 529 474. We hope to have an outdoor cafe area so people can talk, catch-up & eat & drink. Schedule details at Booking link. An evening concert, 6-9pm, will have longer performances & acts from Central Coast, Sydney & Newcastle. All for just $5! Book to help us with planning but we'll also sell tickets for cash on the day. Most activities are outdoors, with good natural airflow into hall & barn for good covid safety. We will carefully follow whatever covid guidelines are in force.
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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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