Events FolkMail: 29 Aug - 4 Sep 2022 |
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Items for FolkMail - Send all items for inclusion in FolkMail to Wayne. It is really helpful if these are in the form of a short summary ready to be pasted into FolkMail. And don't forget to also send in your suggestions for FolkMail's 'Video of the Week' (see below).
Colour coding:
'Live' events are in green. 'Mediated' events are in yellow. Hybrid 'live' + 'mediated' events are in purple.
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Video of the Week
FolkEast X Tradfolk Video Sessions
Over the weekend at Folkeast (UK), 12 musicians assembled in a disused Victorian squash court and recorded 12 traditional tunes and songs. Musicians included Peter Knight, John Spiers, Sam Sweeney, Archie Moss, Tom Moore, Jim Moray, Sam Carter, Tamsin Elliott, Katherine Priddy, Hannah Martin and more.
Thanks to Sandra Nixon for this 'Video of the Week'.
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Monday Night Music & Song Sessions
5-7pm: Slow Session (music only) 7.30-9.30pm: Music Session (music & songs)
Tritton Hall (Hut 44) Addison Road Community Centre 142 Addison Road, Marrickville
$10 - Info: John Burch (0411 195 088)
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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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SongsOnLine OpenMic - 7.30-10pm
Theme: Getting Older
Short list: Michael Jackson, Louis Armstrong, Madonna, Kenny Rogers, Robert Plant, Whitney Houston, John Lee Hooker, Tori Amos, Gene Kelly, Charlie Bird Parker, Jerry Garcia (Longer list here)
Zoom Session
Russell Neal will host. Booked in: John Maddox. Let Russell know if you would also like to play.
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SongsOnLine OpenMic - 7.30-10pm
Theme: People who died in August
Zoom Session
Russell Neal will host. Let Russell know if you would like to play.
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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'. His guest this week is Janno Scanes who is the festival director of the Irish and Celtic Festival in Yass (16-18 September).
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Australian Spectrum Show - 9pm
Alive 90.5 FM, presented by Ross M Fear every Tuesday night. Special guest this week is PJ O'Brien - a multi-award winning Australian blues singer, songwriter, guitarist winning Best Blues Artist – Musicoz Awards (2004); Blues Performer of the Year – Sydney Blues Society (2005); Best New Talent – Australian Blues Festival ‘Chain’ Awards (2006); Song of the Year – Australian Blues Festival ‘Chain’ Awards (2006); Sydney Blues Society Rep – International Blues Challenge, Memphis USA (2006); Semi-finalist – Compo10 International Blues Song writing Contest (2007).
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SongsOnStage Live Showcase - 6.30-9.30pm
Fat Angel 512 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills
Russell Neal will host. Booked in: Mandy Sparks, Hiram Silver, Trash Springfield, Gordon Foley, John Maddox, Paul Connolly, Elizabeth Hylton, Sparkle, Jan Proos, Kenneth D'Aran. Let Russell know if you'd also like to play.
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SongsOnStage Live Showcase - 7.30-10.30pm
La Vida Loca Cocktail Bar & Grill 370 Barrenjoey Road, Newport
Ryan Mountford will host. Booked in: Paul Watling, Jill Riddiford. Let Russell know if you'd also like to play.
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NEWCASTLE: Classic Folk program on 2NURFM, Wednesdays, 9-10pm. Folk music - classic songs & emerging artists, from the Australian folk scene & around the world - Phil Bates & Jane Klein bring you the best of folk.
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SongsOnStage Live Showcase - 7-10pm
Captain Cook Hotel 33-35 Kent Street, Millers Point
Kenneth D'Aran will host. Booked in: Gordon Foley, Jocelin Chan, Gavin Fitzgerald, Elizabeth Hylton, Owen Smith. Let Russell know if you'd also like to play.
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Fred Smith - 'Sparrows of Kabul' - 7.30pm
Fred Smith writes songs. Some of them are sad. Some of them are funny. Some of them are sad and funny. Some of them are quite serious. They have melodies and stories you can remember - that stay with you and keep you company. Fred’s songs reflect the world he has seen in what, so far, has been a messy and interesting life.
Tickets: $35/$30
City Diggers 82 Church Street Wollongong
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SongsOnLine Trans-Pacific OpenMic - 10am-1pm
Zoom Session (Themeless)
Kenneth D'Aran will host. Booked in: Neil Bennett, Storm, David Ballinger, Les Matthews, John Wright, Shawn Lawrie, Russell Neal. Let Russell know if you would also like to play.
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Celebrating Henry Lawson's Centenary - 2pm
Enjoy an afternoon celebrating this icon of Australian literature. Hear his life story, his short stories, poetry, and poems set to music along with a liberal dash of yarns and personal memorabilia.Featuring James Roy (Django Bar), Handsome Young Strangers and a cast of many including words of Henry's great niece,Olive.
Details/bookings: Email Jenny Watson
Shakespeare Pub (a drinking haunt of Henry Lawson) 200 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills
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Tripple Effect CD Launch - 3-5pm
This is a big moment for the members of Tripple Effect, Lynden, Carrie and Len, who have been working on this project resolutely (if intermittently) since mid-2019 - otherwise referred to in the music industry as 1 BC (Before COVID).
They'd love to share their celebration of this achievement with you. There'll be music (of course!), partying (light refreshments), and plenty of opportunities to catch up and talk with friends. You could even go right over the top and buy the album!
NOTE: If you RSVP before 1 September we'll even reserve a seat for you! Or book online at Trybooking
The Regal 4 Moore Street Birmingham Gardens
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Worldwide Folk - 2-4pm. Illawarra Folk Club has supported local community radio station VOX FM 106.9 for many years.
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Focus on Folk - 5-6pm. on 1st Saturdays. The Folk Federation of NSW's monthly radio programme, on 2MBS FM 102.5, & DAB radio or via the internet. It can also be heard up to 6+ months after broadcast by looking for previous first Saturdays here. Presented this month by Kate Delaney.
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Blues Night - 7.30pm
With Chris Cady, Tracy Dundon, Ian Milroy and Russ Redford. More info.
Uniting Church Hall 178 Glebe Road, Merewether
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The Shack - 7.30pm
Daddy Longlegs & the Swamp Donkey Luke Escombe New York Public Library
More info.
Ted Blackwood Hall Jacksons Road, Warriewood
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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.
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Sunday Bush Dance - 2-4pm
Presented by the Wongawilli Colonial Dance Club With Chord-eaux Band
Heininger Hall Ribbonwood Centre 22 Heininger Street, Dubbo
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Lakeside Folk Circle - 3-6pm
4th Sunday of the month. Bring $3.00 and any nibbles you’d like to have with afternoon tea – we’ll provide tea and coffee. A big thanks to all who helped Save the Planet by bringing their own mug. This helped us reduce the use of paper mugs. Email Carrie Jacobi, or text her on 0427 310 108.
Teralba Hall Anzac Parade, Teralba
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Songlines Singing Session - 6-9pm
Singing circle and poetry recital. Listeners welcome. Cosy atmosphere. Free but attendees encouraged to purchase something from the bar. Info Diana 0438 200499
Australian Heritage Hotel 100 Cumberland St (cnr Gloucester) The Rocks
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SongsOnLine OpenMic - 7.30-10pm
Zoom Session
Themeless (Suggest a theme)
Russell Neal will host. Who would like to play?
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Are YOU a member of the Folk Federation of NSW? |
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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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