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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Sydney Fleadh 2021, to be run by Comhaltas Sydney, 28, 29 & 30 May. Concerts Friday & Saturday nights, music workshops (adult & junior) & a dance workshop during Saturday; a Catholic mass, an Irish language singing workshop & a Ceili on Sunday. Gaelic Club & Quaker Hall, Devonshire St, Surry Hills. More information here. Bookings available soon.
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Farewell to Peter Gee
I, and SongsOnStage, lost a friend and fellow musician this week - Peter Gee.
He was a lovely man, of the sweetest disposition, and full of love in his words and deeds. His performances were always improvised, so you never knew what to expect. His piano playing in particular was a revelation! We will miss him dearly. Everyone who knew him is welcome to attend his funeral:
10am, Tuesday 4 May Forest Lawn Memorial Park Camden Valley Way, Leppington
Russell Neal
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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 Songwriters/OpenMic - 7-10pm. Zoom session. Facebook.
Acts so far: Peter R. Inglis, Dave Wheeler, Dave Moir, Jo Kerr, Les Matthews, Peter Granton, 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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Harmony for Ninkompoops (singlet harmony 3). 7pm sydney time (10am UK). all things, as usual, here.
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Pennant Hills Dance Workshop - 7.30pm. Practice for Beecroft / Gosford. Come & learn new dances in air-conditioned Pennant Hills Community Centre. We aim to teach a broad range of social dances, with each teacher concentrating on his or her specialty. Yarrara Road, Pennant Hills. 7.30-9.30pm. $7. Wilma (02) 9489 5594. All are welcome. There will be some changes to comply with Covid-safe requirements. All participants will be required to sign in & we will need to keep a record of names & contact numbers for contact tracing purposes.
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SongsOnStage Songwriters and Performers - 7-10pm.
Captain Cook Hotel 33-35 Kent St, Millers Point
Acts so far: Ash Sumpter, Senani, Steve Walsh, Allan Crew, Chris Brookes, Jo Kerr, John Wright, Peter Granton, NovaBossa (host) - FREE SPOTS
Facebook event. Email Russell Neal or go to his Facebook page for more info.
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Playford Dance - 7.30pm. With live music (led by Ralph Pride) & caller Julie Bishop. There may not be very challenging dances for this first lot of calling since March last year. At this stage we are expecting 4 gentlemen & 4 ladies, plus Alex & me. 3-couple dances might be possible. But longways duple minors & 4-couple dances are more likely (Lull Me Beyond Thee, Newcastle). Bush Music Club, Hut 44, Addison Rd Community Centre, 142 Addison Rd, Marrickville. 7.30 - 9.30pm. $10. Wear a mask if you wish; & there will be hand sanitiser. There will be other changes to comply with Covid-safe requirements. All participants will be required to sign in & we will need to keep a record of names & contact numbers for contact tracing purposes.
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SongsOnStage Songwriters and Performers - 7.30-10.30pm
Palace Cook Hotel (Cnr George & Hay Sts, Haymarket)
Acts so far: Senani, Simon Li, Leo Anthony, Sean Cooper, Russell Neal, Ben Hardie (host) - FREE SPOTS
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. This week, his guest in the High Stool (or 3 high stools) is Sydney based folk trio Stringline! A unique folk band playing catchy, powerful originals, plus traditional folk songs & tunes in their own infectious style. Stories from Australian history to heartfelt personal experiences. An up-tempo lively sound, blending folk, blues & bluegrass with their Irish roots, on acoustic guitars, mandolins, fiddle, banjo, & a focus on naturally blended vocals. They are becoming regulars on the NSW festival circuit, with recent appearances at Illawarra, Gulgong & Yass festivals. 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. Fiona Boyes will be Ross M Fear’s featured artist on Alive 90.5 fm Australian Spectrum Show, 9pm, featuring her 'Blues In My Heart 20th Anniversary Edition' album & a selection of tracks from her many other albums. A legend of Australian & International Blues; winner of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis USA. She has toured widely, performing at acoustic, folk, guitar, jazz, & blues festivals, clubs & cultural centres in more than 20 countries & now touring Australia. Respected blues guitarist, bandleader, vocalist & songwriter, the only Australian ever nominated for Koko Taylor Award (Best Traditional Female Artist) at the USA Blues Music Awards in Memphis. On Facebook. Show news on Facebook. Listen worldwide online.
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SongsAlive! Australia On-Line Workshop - 11am-2pm. Zoom session. Facebook.
Acts so far: Rob Pearce, Angie Thornton, Roxanne Kiely, Stephen Kiely, Shaun Walker (Host) - FREE SPOTS
Email Russell Neal or go to his Facebook page for more info or to book to play.
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SongsOnStage Songwriters/OpenMic - 6.30-9.30pm.
Bandit's Roost 7 Sussex Lane, Sydney
Acts so far: Paul Connolly, Bob Terrill, Allan Crew, Peter Salt, John Wright, Sean Cooper, 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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Kengugró is back! Feel like dancing? Start shedding those covid kilos & join Kengugró for some beautiful dancing. Rehearsals are on the first Wednesday of each month from 8-10pm in Kingsgrove. Find out more.
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The Massive Classic Singlet Returns! - 7pm. Spookmeister Stephen Taberner offers his unique take on zoom singing. A worldwide session with hundreds of singers. we choose a song each week, & hit it with harmonies & optional ukulele/ piano/ drum machine instrumentation. every week till June 3. it’s FREE! (though donations are possible). all info here.
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Classic Folk - 9-10pm, 2NURFM, with Phil Bates and Jane Klein.
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Miriam Lieberman Trio - 7pm
Miriam Lieberman blends her West African & global sound with the sensibilities of a singer songwriter & the distilled punchy format of pop. Launching her new single 'Infinite We Are' & playing songs from her imminent new album release. Miriam soars on the kora (21 stringed African harp) & acoustic guitar with her emotive & pure vocal sound - along with Susie Bishop on violin & vocals (accomplished opera singer & regular in outstanding folk, classical, baroque & world music outfits) & Lara Goodridge, well known violinist & vocalist (French band Baby et Lulu, electric string quartet FourPlay)
Rhythm Hut 135 Faunce Street Gosford
Due to limited space, ALL attendees must hold tickets (incl. children). Help us stay COVID safe by staying home if you feel unwell. Tickets are nonrefundable, except in case of exhibiting COVID symptoms. $28. Bookings essential. 4322 5971
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SongsOnLine Songwriters/OpenMic - 11am-2pm. Zoom session. Facebook.
Acts so far: Neil Bennett, Les Matthews, Maggie Huang, Shawn Lawrie, 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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NEWCASTLE: English Country Dancing - 2pm. (Jane Austen style), in new venue - Wal Young House, cnr Parry & National Park Sts, Newcastle West. Off Street Parking entrance from Parry St. 2nd Saturday of the month. 2-3.30pm. Everyone welcome. Margaret Kenning 0413 229 740
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Worldwide Folk - 2-4pm. The weekly two hour program of the Illawarra Folk Club covers a wide range of music every Saturday on Vox FM 106.9. Presented by Yvonne O'Grady
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Focus on Folk - 4-5pm, on 2MBS, now Fine Music Sydney. Presented this week by Kate Delaney. 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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Concert for our May8s - 5-11pm
From Cec Bucello: Friends of ours suffered badly from the recent flooding on Oxley Island on the Manning River & we’ve all been moved to try & help. It’s one thing to see this type of thing on TV & another to have it happen to someone that you know, & to hear, first hand, how devastating it can be. So in order to help this elderly couple & seeing that we’re not spring chickens ourselves, we thought that the best way that we can help is to have a Concert for our May8s on, you guessed it, May 8. It’s what we do best & the most effective way to get some financial help to them as quickly as possible. We have booked the large auditorium at West Gosford RSL Club. They have been very supportive & we’ve lined up 6 hours of music, fun & frivolity, all for only $20. It starts at 5pm & will go until around 11pm, or later, for those of you that are in fact still spring chickens (or think you are). Here’s the line-up:
5-5.30pm, Treeth; 5.50-6.30 Frohlich Brothers; 6.50-7.20 Settlers; 7.40-8.20 BluesAngels3; 8.40-9.40 Rare Treats; 10-10.40 Dr Goodvibe; 10.50 Finale.
Tickets include entry, a copy of the latest Trad&Now magazine & a Pick of the Crop CD. They can be purchased online. Search for May8s tickets & pay through Paypal. Tickets also over the counter at Gosford RSL Club or by calling the club, 4323 2311. Tickets will be held for collection at the door along with your CD & magazine. We’ll also have some fun & games in between, so bring a few spare gold coins to try your luck. All monies raised will go to the Oxley Island couple to help them put their lives together again. It should be a great night & will bring together many people that haven’t performed or seen each other for 12 months. The auditorium is quite large, but it’ll be best to get in early so that you don’t miss out & so that the club can make appropriate staffing arrangements.
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WAUCHOPE: Miriam Lieberman Trio - 7pm
A long-time friend of Wauchope Arts, Miriam Lieberman is a Sydney-based singer songwriter whose musical journey is a fascinating one. As part of her single launch & tour, Miriam will perform alongside Susie Bishop & Lara Goodridge (violins & vocals). Miriam's African influences blend with blues-infused melodies, soaring vocal harmonies, strings & the unmistakable sound of the African kora. "These amazing women play at Wauchope Arts on Sat 8 May - yes, that's Mother's Day weekend (hint, hint ... great gift idea ... just sayin')." Support: SnowPeez (Rob & Jan Snow) - "even more reasons to take your mum!" Catering: Beer, wine, soft drinks, choc tops (no BYO).
Wauchope Community Arts Hall Oxley Lane ( opp. Bain Park)
Audience check-in from 7.30. Music 8pm to approx. 10.30. Online tickets only: $25; $20 members. No door sales.
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Elegant Evening Tea Dance - 7.30pm. With JH Dance Band, & impeccable calling by John Short. Elegant Costume is encouraged. Programme & dance instructions are on web page. East Gosford Progress Hall. 7.30 – 11pm. Don’t forget to bring your own supper – all of it – cup, milk, sugar, bikkies, teabag. The hot water urn will be on. You will need to check in, using your mobile phone or on a sheet at the front desk, & please remain Covid aware. So brush off your most elegant outfit, dress up to the nines, & come along & enjoy yourself. Robyn Northwood, Secretary, Central Coast Bush Dance & Music Association, Inc. 4344 6484, 0410 446 485.
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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: Sean Cooper, Allan Crew, Russell Neal, James Lyon (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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Mother's Day Soirée - 2pm + 5pm
What do you get when you cross a Hamilton superfan, a sultry jazz singer, and the offspring of a Latin scholar? Pull up a chair - we’ll tell you a tale of three Disney-loving divas who sing close-harmony covers of everything from Opera to Crowded House.
Quoth She (Ella Arendelle, Lisa Stewart and Claudette Palomares) came together to combine their princess powers and create a musical journey through the ages, to whet the palates of everyone from tweens to grandparents. So join them for an afternoon (Aperitif @ 2pm) or evening (Digestif @ 5pm) of close-harmony concoctions.
This concert will take you on a short tour of some of their favourite music from throughout the ages, from Gilbert & Sullivan, to Crowded House, to Disney. The two sessions will be identical, and both will be live streamed for those who can't make it to the venue in person.
Quoth who? Quoth She.
Donations are accepted on the door, we recommend $10 per person. Everyone is encouraged to book here.
If you can't make it in person to Humph Hall, you can watch the 'live stream' on YouTube. Once you have made your booking you will be sent a link to whichever performance you wish to watch.
Humph Hall 85 Allambie Road Allambie Heights
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Ecopella - CD Launch - 3pm. 'You're Needed Now'. A free afternoon concert. The CD is $25. Free entry.
Gaelic Club 64 Devonshire Street Surry Hills
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James Craig Concert - 5-11.30pm.
Kejafi performed on board James Craig in 2019. They will perform this evening on James Craig along with Nigel Date & Various Violins as part of the Baltimore Fiddle Fair in Baltimore, Ireland. The town of Baltimore has a maritime history not unlike that of Sydney, so the tween decks of James Craig is a perfect venue for this gig. The performance will be recorded & broadcast in Ireland. 5-11.30pm. Please book for this performance. Tickets will go really fast. They are capped at 60. *FREE ADMISSION.* Any questions please email Sally Ostlund.
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WINGHAM: Miriam Lieberman Trio - 7pm
Join us for our Single Launch for the new release 'Infinite We Are' as well as a Vocal Workshop before the show. Wingham Presbyterian Church, 32 Moon St. 7pm. For bookings phone or text Sandra 0409 269 939.
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