Events FolkMail: 18-24 March 2024 |
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Items for FolkMail - Please send items for FolkMail to folkmail@folkfednsw.org.au following these guidelines. And don't forget to also send in your suggestions for FolkMail's 'Video of the Week' (see below). Enquiries to Wayne (0400 803 804). N.B. If you add an event to the NSW Folk Federation's web site there is no need to send it to me as I always include those events in Folkmail.
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
Lakes of Pontchartrain
Performance by Southern Sydney Folk members Peter Phelps & Lesley Urquhart. Southern Sydney Folk's Players Group meets Tuesdays at 7.30pm in The Mortdale Village Hall, 113 Victoria Ave .
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SongsOnStage Songwriters & Performers Night - 7-10pm
Dunkirk Hotel 205 Harris St, Pyrmont
Russell Neal will host. Booked in: Paul Buckberry, Al Crew, John Chesher, Kenneth D'Aran. Let Russell know if you'd also like to play.
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Figgy Folk Session - 7.30pm - 3rd Monday. Open mic - all welcome. Info: 0437 305 723
Figtree Hotel
47 Princes Highway
Wollongong
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SongsOnStage Songwriters & Performers Night - 6-9pm
Camperdown Commons 31A Mallett St, Camperdown
Host TBC. Booked in: Jack Peck, Elizabeth Hylton. Let Russell know if you'd also like to play.
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SongsOnStage Songwriters & Performers Night - 6.30-9.30pm
Melthouse Pizza 247 Kingsgrove Rd, Kingsgrove
Host TBC. Booked in: Music a Trois, Barry Dawson. Let Russell know if you'd also like to play.
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Canberra Contra Club - 7.30pm 1st & 3rd Tues. Contra Dance is an energetic and exciting form of social dance which couples dance in two facing lines or groups of four. Throughout the course of a dance, couples interact with different couples as they progress. More info: David.
North Canberra Baptist Church Hall
17 Condamine Street, Turner
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Whitetop Mountaineers (USA) (Extra show!) - 8pm
For fans of old-time American mountain music, the Whitetop Mountaineers are the 'real deal', and a live act not to be missed! Tickets: $41
The Gaelic Club Level 1, 64 Devonshire St, Surry Hills
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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. The program is repeated on Saturday mornings at 5am.
His guest this week 'Sharp & Fox' - Emily-Rose Sarkova and Jaron Freeman-Fox from Canada
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Australian Spectrum Show - 9pm
Alive 90.5 FM, presented by Ross M Fear every Tuesday night. Check Facebook for details.
His special guest this week will be Mike Rudd talking showcasing the newly released historical ARCA Desk Tape live recording 'Ariel live at Martinis 1976'.
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A Beatles Singalong - 10.30am
Experience the magic of a Beatles singalong at Botany Town Hall. Immerse yourself in the music and sing along to iconic Beatles classics led by the passionate choir leader and Beatles devotee, Christina Mimmocchi along with Rod Crundwell (keyboards).
Register.
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Toongabbie Music Club - 11am-3pm. Musicians from beginners to professional and audience all welcome. Dry wood for the open fire will be gratefully received. Third Wednesday. For more info contact Allen - 02 9639 7494.
Northmead Scouts Hall
17 Whitehaven Road, Northmead
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BMC Singing Session - 11am-2pm
Bring a song/s to sing either alone or we'll all join in, your lunch and $10. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided. 3rd Wednesday.
Looking forward to seeing you there. Sharyn.
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Celtic Tones - 6.30pm
Celtic Tones, presented weekly on Eastside FM by Eileen Cantwell, is your opportunity to drench yourself in the heartfelt lyrics & musical flow of home-grown Irish talent that tends to stay within the borders of the Emerald Isle. Some say it is the history & heartache of ancestors that provide the consistent talent, but whatever is the cause lets all sit back and enjoy the affect. To contact Celtic Tones, send an email.
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SongsOnStage Songwriters & Performers Night - 7.30-10.30pm
Molly Malone's Irish Tavern 64 Devonshire St, Surry Hills
Russell Neal will host. Booked in: Mason Jack, Kenneth D'Aran. 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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Folk Live@Lunch in the Mall - 12pm - every Thursday and it's free!
Wollongong Mall
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Celebration of Seniors in Australia - 1.45-4.30pm
Let Chord-eaux & Southern Cross entertain you with a fun afternoon of Aussie music, song & poetry at the Heininger Hall, Dapto. More info & bookings on the FF web site.
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Poets at the Petersham Bowl - 6.30pm - Open mike soiree - performance, anecdotes, acoustic music, poetry, comedy, short stories. Third Thursday. More info.
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SongsOnStage Songwriters & Performers Night - 7-10pm
Captain Cook Hotel 33-35 Kent Street, Millers Point
John Chesher will host. Booked in: Elizabeth Hylton, Kenneth D'Aran. Let Russell know if you'd also like to play.
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Shark & Fox - 7.30pm
Emily-Rose Sarkova & Jaron Freeman-Fox (Canada) at Annandale Creative Arts Centre.
More info & bookings on the FF web site.
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Eleanor McEvoy (Ireland) - 8pm
Eleanor McEvoyis one of Ireland’s foremost contemporary singer-songwriters, best known for writing ‘Only A Woman’s Heart’, the title track of an anthology album that has gone on to be the best selling album in Irish history!
Tickets$41
Petersham Bowling Club 77 Brighton St, Petersham
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Eleanor McEvoy (Ireland) - 7pm
Eleanor McEvoy is one of Ireland’s foremost contemporary singer-songwriters, best known for writing ‘Only A Woman’s Heart’, the title track of an anthology album that has gone on to be the best selling album in Irish history! Tickets $35/$30
City Diggers 82 Church St, Wollongong
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Frankie Armstrong (UK) in Concert - 7pm
The Older Women's Network is proud to present UK legend Frankie Armstrong together with the PerSisters and Mooncatchers Womens Choir.
More info & bookings on the FF web site.
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Sharp & Fox + We Mavericks - 7.30pm
Emily-Rose Sarkova & Jaron Freeman-Fox (Canada) together with We Mavericks at The Music Lounge, Wollongong.
More info & bookings on the FF web site.
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Toongabbie Music Club - 7.30pm. Meets on the 2nd & 4th Friday of each month. Dry wood for the open fire will be gratefully received. Info contact Allen - 02 9639 7494.
Northmead Scouts Hall
17 Whitehaven Road, Northmead
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Daoiri Farrell (Ireland) - 8pm
Dublin-born singer and bouzouki player,
Daoirí Farrellis one of the most important singers to come out of Ireland in recent years, spearheading a resurgence of authentic Irish folk music around the world. Amost sold out . . . book now!
Tickets$46
Petersham Bowling Club 77 Brighton St, Petersham
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SongsOnLine Trans-Pacific OpenMic - 12pm-2pm
Zoom Session
Russell Neal will host. Booked in: Tony Becker, Storm, Nigel Gordon, David Ballinger, Shawn Lawrie, Neil Bennett, Kenneth D'Aran. Let Russell know if you'd also like to play.
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English Country Dance Social - 1.30-4.30pm
Presented by the Sydney English Country Dancers in Concord.
More info & bookings on the FF web site.
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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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Shark & Fox - 3pm
Emily-Rose Sarkova & Jaron Freeman-Fox (Canada) in Bundanoon.
More info & bookings on the FF web site.
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Eleanor McEvoy (Ireland) + Chloe Matharu (Scotland) - 7pm
The woman who wrote & sang 'Only a woman's heart' is back in Australia and will be performing with the amazing Scottish singer/songwriter/harpist Chloe Matharu at the Troubadour Central Coast.
More info & bookings on the FF web site.
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Traditional Graffiti + Dave Johnson - 7pm
'The Trad's who rose from the ashes of the hugely popular 'Wheeze & Suck Band' + bush music icon Dave Johnson. Presented by The Loaded Dog.
More info & bookings on the FF web site.
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Harry Manx (Canada) with Clayton Doley - 8pm
Canadian, Harry Manx, has been one of the most successful international touring musicians ever to grace stages in Australia, performing at Bluesfest, Port Fairy, Blue Mountains, and Woodford festivals, as well as side shows all over the country. Tickets $56
Leichhardt Bowling Club
88-92 Piper St, Lilyfield
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Unveiling the Breath - 8pm
With their unmatched flair for lyricism and musicality, soprano Ayşe Göknur Shanal and pianist John Martin unite in the Sydney Opera House's Utzon Room for a spectacular first performance of 2024.
More info & bookings.
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SongsOnStage at Bobbin Head Cycling Classic - 7-10am
Toolang Rd & Warrimoo Ave, St Ives
Russell Neal will host. Booked in: Karen Dallas, Music a Trois, James Lyon. Let Russell know if you'd also like to play.
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Bush Music Club Annual General Meeting - 11am
The Bush Music Club will be holding its 2024 Annual General Meeting. More info.
Tritton Hall (Hut 44) Addison Road Community Centre 142 Addison Rd, Marrickville
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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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Chloe Matharu (Scotland) - 2pm
Chloe Matharu is an Award winning Scottish singer songwriter and harpist from the West Coast of Scotland. Her music offers “an intriguing insight into a new tradition of maritime folk music with thoughtful song writing embellished by her voice and superb harp playing” – The Herald.
In 2023 she was awarded Celtic Music Radio Album of the Year, a Danny Award at Celtic Connections in Glasgow, & nominated for Scots Singer of the Year.
Filling up fast! Info & bookings.
Humph Hall 85 Allambie Road Allambie Heights
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The Barleyshakes Duo - 2.30pm
Get in quick to join the Barleyshakes Duo for an afternoon of World Class Irish music at the Yamba Yacht Club.
More info & bookings.
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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.
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Eleanor McEvoy (Ireland) - 5pm
The Newcastle & Hunter Valley Folk Club present you with a rare opportunity to hear one of Ireland's finest singer songwriters.
More info & bookings.
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Kejafi Album Launch - 7pm
Kejafi’s epic second album, “The Road,” is here! Join us for a special launch event and experience musical magic unfold.
More info & bookings.
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ASA OnLine Sydney Wax Lyrical - 7.30-10pm
Zoom Session
Russell Neal will host. Let Russell know if you'd like to play.
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