Events FolkMail:8-14 April 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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New book on American Folksong Collecting
Sandra Nixon drew my attention to this book which tells "the remarkable story of a hidden New Deal program that tried to change America and end the Great Depression using folk music, laying the groundwork for the folk revival and having a lasting impact on American culture." More info.
Graham Seal notes this related book.
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Invitation to come & sing!
Sydney's environmental choir is looking for people to temporarily join in with them for a series of fundraising concerts during 2024.
For more information contact Miguel (0493 448 632)
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Video of the Week
What did you learn in school today? (Maurie Mulheron)
Former NSW Teachers' Federation President and long-time Australian folk luminary Maurie Mulheron singing at the 2011 Maryland State Education Association Convention.
You can catch Maurie this Thursday evening at the Sutherland Acoustic Club (see below).
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Songwriting Society of Australia Showcase - 7-10pm
Dunkirk Hotel 205 Harris St, Pyrmont
Russell Neal will host. Booked in: John Chesher, Christina Mimmocchi & Greg White, Gavin Fitzgerald, Jocelin Chan, Al Crew, Jill Riddiford, John Maddox, Sparkle. Let Russell know if you'd also like to play.
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SongsOnStage Songwriters & Performers Night - 6-9pm
Camperdown Commons 31A Mallett St, Camperdown
Russell Neal will host. Booked in: Colleen Kenny, Zoe Rain, Cruise Ship, Jack Peck, Elizabeth Hylton. Let Russell know if you'd also 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. The program is repeated on Saturday mornings at 5am.
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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 guest this week is the legendary Brian Cadd who is a multi-award winning singer-songwriter, keyboardist, producer and record label founder who has been prominent on the Australian music scene for over 50 years releasing numerous charting singles and platinum albums.
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BMC Zoom Singing Session - 11am
Songs, ballads, odes, yarns, jokes, poems, skits are welcome - whether your own or written by someone else. 2nd Wednesday. More info 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 - 6.30-9.30pm
Royal Richmond Hotel 163 Windsor Street, Richmond
Russell Neal will host. Let Russell know if you'd 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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SongsOnStage Songwriters & Performers Night - 7-10pm
Captain Cook Hotel 33-35 Kent Street, Millers Point
NovaBossa will host. Booked in: Chris Brookes, Elizabeth Hylton, John Chesher, Kenneth D'Aran. Let Russell know if you'd also like to play.
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SongsOnStage Songwriters & Performers Night - 7-10pm
Skeeta's Southside Shop 7/544-546 Box Rd, Jannali
Russell Neal will host. Booked in: Kat Steele, Ray Buttie, Barry Dawson, Paul Buckberry. Let Russell know if you'd also like to play.
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Maurie Mulheron - 7.30pm
Sutherland Acoustic Club this month are proud to present Maurie Mulheron who is a long-time luminary on the folk scene, having played with many of the Australian greats, such as Eric Bogle, Jeanie Lewis and Kev Carmody. An exceptional musician, Maurie plays a range of instruments including guitar, banjo, blues harp, mandolin and piano.
He is well known for his re-imagining of the folk songs of the sixties, and we need those more than ever these days! Give Peace a Chance . . .
Tradies Club 57 Manchester Road Gymea
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Scott Cook & Pamela Mae (Canada) - 8pm
Prairie balladeer with a social conscience and a sense of humour, Scott Cook sings sturdy, straight-talking songs that see the good in you!
He returns to Australia for his 10th tour, this time with his sweetheart Pamela Mae on upright bass and vocals, for her first visit here. Tickets: $31
Petersham Bowling Club 77 Brighton St, Petersham
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Scott Cook & Pamela Mae (Canada) - 7pm
Scott Cook is back on the road full-time with his sweetheart Pamela Mae on upright bass, banjo and vocals, and this year he’s bringing her for her first visit to Australia and headed directly to Woy Woy, for ONE NIGHT ONLY.
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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SongsOnLine Trans-Pacific OpenMic - 11am-2pm
Zoom Session
Neil Bennett will host. Booked in: Tony Becker, Storm, Nigel Gordon, David Ballinger, Shawn Lawrie, Neil Bennett. Let Russell know if you'd also like to play.
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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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English Country Dance Social - 2-4.20pm
More info & bookings on the FF web site.
St Peter's Church Hall, North Sydney
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Launch of Colleen Burke's 13th Poetry Collection - 2.30pm
Cloud Hands will be launched by Kate Delaney, with Irish music by Bridie Burke & Cory Clarke, & songs from The PerSisters, Christina Mimmocchi & Margaret Walters.
More info & bookings on the FF web site.
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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 & can also be heard up to 6+ months after broadcast by looking for previous first Saturdays here. Presented this month by Paul Jackson.
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Shark & Fox - 6pm
An irresistible Canadian-Australian collaboration, shape-shifting traditions of the fiddle & accordion whilst weaving songs that speak into existence the ephemeral mysteries of life. More info & bookings on the FF web site.
Katoomba Lighthouse
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Troubadour Club Performer's Night - 7pm. 2nd Sat. Join club members and other local musicians on-stage. Refreshments/snacks provided for a gold coin donation, or BYO. For more info contact MaryAnne: 0407 917 117
Empire Bay Progress Hall
1 Gordon Road, Empire Bay
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The Water Runners - 7pm
A rare home-town show for The Water Runners. Come and kickback to our original bluegrass-infused folk including some new tunes…and we’ll chuck in a couple of fun covers! Saddle up!
More info & bookings on the FF web site.
Kiama Bowling Club 100 Shoalhaven St, Kiama
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New Dancers Social - 7.30pm
Dance to the music of James Gastineau-Hills & Robbie Mann.
Ermington Community Centre
More info & bookings on the FF web site.
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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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Jan Preston - 3pm
Jan Preston is a knockout boogie singer and pianist who has captured audiences around the world with her energy, sparkling charm and wit.
Winner of 5 music awards, Jan plays concerts and festivals throughout Australia, NZ, and Europe, writes music for film, and has composed music for many ABC TV programs including the theme to “Australian Story.”
Watch Jan performing on ABC TV’s Spicks and Specks. More info & bookings. Book quickly - filling fast!
Humph Hall 85 Allambie Road, Allambie Heights
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Dubbo Acoustic Music's DAMjam - 2.30-5.30pm
Dubbo Folk Club (now known as Dubbo Acoustic Music) holds music sessions on the 2nd Sunday of every month. More info - 0147 697 293
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Songlines Singing & Poetry Circle - 6.30-9.30pm
2nd Sunday. Enquiries: Diana 0438 200 499
Australian Heritage Hotel
100 Cumberland St. (nr Gloucester St), The Rocks
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SongsOnLine OpenMic - 7.30-10pm
Zoom Session
Russell Neal will host. Let Russell know if you'd like to play.
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