| Events 30 November - 6 December |
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More and more 'live' events are happening these days alongside the mediated ones. Do let us know of events that we should be telling people about. - Julie
Colour coding:
'Live' events are in green.
'Mediated' events are in yellow.
Hybrid 'live' + 'mediated' events are in blue.
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End of Year Folk Bash
The Folk Federation of NSW's End of Year Folk Bash (Only 12 tickets remaining!)
2-6pm, Sunday 13 December
Gaelic Club
64 Devonshire Street
Surry Hills
This will be a wonderful social occasion and an opportunity to enjoy a live concert. However, we are not out of the COVID woods yet, so tickets will be strictly limited to comply with social distancing regulations.
The program will include sets from The Fossickers, Craig Sinclair, Newcastle's Sweet Songs and Soft Guitar, and The Last Aurochs, as well as the mighty Black Joak Mummers Play.
We will also be marking the Folk Fed's 50th anniversary and the concert will be interspersed with short contributions from founding members of the Folk Federation of NSW.
Don't forget numbers will be limited because of the pandemic so pre-purchase your ticket as there will be NO sales at the door. Tickets $20/$15. Keep an eye on the Folk Fed's Facebook page for updates.
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Polly Garland Tribute
Carole Helman has compiled a series of recollections of Polly Garland by her friends and relatives including: Malcolm Clapp, Helen Romeo, Greg Wilson, Wayne Richmond, Rob Willis, Richard Depledge, Bob McInnes, Bill Galer, Moir Holmes, Ray Mulligan, Ralph Pride, Dave de Santi, Dave Johnson, Julie Szabo Banton, Daniel & Fiona Mason. You can read her tribute and look at the associated pictures on the Folk Federation’s web site.
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SongsOnStage $50 on the night Contest - 7pm
Kellys On King (285 King St, Newtown)
Feature Acts: The Spare Keys, Highway Babylon
Acts so far: Jeff Tooth, Rodney Rockhopper, Peter Gee, Allan Crew, Jo Kerr, Kenneth D'Aran - 1 FREE SPOT
Host: James Lyon
Facebook event. Email Russell Neal or go to his Facebook page for more info.
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Songwriters/OpenMic - 7.30-10.30pm
Gladstone Hotel
572 Marrickville Rd, Dulwich Hill.
1 FREE SPOT!
Acts so far: Jones Girl, Persia, Glenys Eddy, Neon Vinyls, Jeff Tooth, Axel B, Glen and Glenda, Musique A Deux, Les Matthews, Black Sea Blues, Elizabeth Hylton, Russell Neal (host)
Limited numbers, social distancing still applies!
Facebook event. Email Russell Neal or go to his Facebook page for more info.
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Battle of the BandsOnStage - Heat 1
7.30-10.30pm (FULL)
7.30: jackrabbit
8.30: Reflecting Black
9.30: Heath Jensen Band
Host: Mark Barnett
Kellys On King (285 King St, Newtown)
Facebook event. Russell Neal, 0411 827 571.
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CANBERRA: Contra Session - 7.30pm. We are going to a weekly format, at least during the COVID period or unless demand drops off. North Canberra Baptiste, 17 Condamine Street, Turner ACT. 7.30pm. Musicians & MFS members $6, others $8. Maximum number of people in hall is 33. Kitchen is closed. Bring your own food & water, etc. Toilets will be open & there will be sanitiser wipes & hand bottles. Remember to socially distance 1.5m. Be aware of others & don’t encroach. Remote access by zoom. Join Zoom Meeting. Meeting ID: 864 2169 0849. Password: 992207. Enq. Rob.
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Singlet Theory - 8pm. Stephen Taberner presents a trial run of a new singlet specifically designed for people who just want to know what's going on re music theory. Email Stephen for more information and to book in.
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Australian Spectrum Show - 9pm
Martin Cilia will be Ross M Fear’s studio guest on Alive 90.5 fm Australian Spectrum Show, 9pm, featuring his Electric Christmas album for our annual season special & his new North Melbourne Surf Club album. Electric Christmas is a collection of all-time favourite Christmas songs performed impeccably with Martin’s surf rock style guitar. A refreshing & enjoyable album for Christmas parties & family gatherings. Australia’s King of Surf Guitar has been prolific with his solo surf rock recording as well as albums with famous surf rock band The Atlantics, & touring extensively as lead guitarist with legendary Australian rock band Mental As Anything”. North Melbourne Surf Club features rock music veterans Tony Naylor, James Gillard & Geoff Cox.
Listen online. Streaming worldwide.
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Australian Spectrum Show - 9pm. Presented by Ross M Fear on Alive 90.5 fm. Listen online. Streaming worldwide.
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SongsOnLine Songwriters/OpenMic - 7-10.30pm, Zoom session. Facebook.
Acts (so far): Shaun Walker, Roxanne Kiely, Stephen Kiely, Trudy Newell, Rob Pearce, Angie Thornton, Peter Granton, Allan Crew, Kenneth D'Aran (host). FREE SPOTS
Email Russell Neal or go to his Facebook for more info or to book in to play.
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Massive Naked Singlet - 8:30pm. In which the singletmeister armed only with ukulele joins battle with the troops and a well chosen song, it’s zingy and very singy, shorter than the other one, much less involving of parts, and much more of tasty calls/responses and things. ask somebody who’s been!
All things are, of course, at the Massive Singlet web site and the Facebook event.
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Classic Folk - 9-10pm, 2NURFM, with Phil Bates and Jane Klein.
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Songwriters & Performers OpenMic 6.45-10pm.
Captain Cook Hotel
33-35 Kent St, Millers Point.
FULL
Acts: Jeroen van Meenen, Jill Riddiford, Leo Anthony, Elizabeth Hylton, Peter Granton, Jo Kerr, John Wright, John Chesher, Kenneth D'Aran, NovaBossa (host)
Facebook event. Contact Russell for more information or to book in to play.
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Ren Stone - 8pm
Ren Stone, launching his new single, 'Come Again'. Known for his enigmatic showmanship as frontman of Australian roots festival faves, Rhythm Hunters, his new solo venture is inspired by the conscious roots movement & his Indonesian heritage - both of which can be heard in this playful new tune. “A lot of my songs explore deeper universal truths but ‘Come Again’ is really just a fun time about peace, love & community. My life is based around people, community & campfire jams, & this song reflects that very much.” Light-hearted vocals, cheerful lyrics, infectious rhythm & island influences. Ren Stone (vocals, guitar, percussion, flutes, etc); Naomi Jones [Whoa Mule] (violin, banjo); Elsen Price [Devil on the Rooftop, etc] (double bass); Tim Bradley [Lolo Lovina, Fred Smith, Liz Frencham, Watussi etc] (drums); Susie Bishop [Chaika] (backing vocals); & Nicole Elliot [Salaka Ensemble] (backing vocals, percussion).
+ Laura & Susie, with Johan Delin (fellow members of Chaika, with Ren).
Leichhardt Bowling Club
88-92 Piper St, Lilyfield
$21 Bookings. Limited tickets due to Covid-19 restrictions - so book! Free parking off Charlotte Street.
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SongsOnLine Songwriters/OpenMic - 11am-2pm. Zoom session. Facebook.
Acts (so far): Eugene Mitchell, Neil Bennett, Musique A Deux, Maggie Huang, Les Matthews, Michael Marker, Shawn Lawrie, Kenneth D'Aran, Russell Neal (host)
- FREE SPOTS
Email Russell Neal or go to his Facebook page for more info or to book in to play.
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Worldwide Folk - 2-4pm, VOX FM with Rod Cork
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NEWCASTLE: Threepence - 6.30-10pm
Threepence, a 4 piece group focusing on singing harmonies, with Lynden Jacobi, Anne Cowper, & Penny Creighton, on ukulele & vocals; & Gail Walsh on u-bass & vocals. An eclectic mix of blues, folk, acapella & original songs.
+Support: Come All Ye. Christmas Party & Concert!
Newcastle & Hunter Valley Folk Club
Uniting Church Hall
178 Glebe Rd, Merewether.
$5 donation. Due to COVID restrictions, a limit of 40 people. Priority given to bookings. If parking in Cram St behind hall, follow illuminated fence line between hall block & next door house on your left, up to railing at rear of kitchen. It leads to outside toilets & rear entrance to hall.
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The Troubadour’s Famous End of Year Celebration - 7pm
(& Christmas Concert)
Theme - 'A magical musical journey'.
Our celebration that 2020 is finally coming to an end & we have survived! A wonderful blackboard program, with a great night of DIY performances by club members & other local artists & guests of amazing songs & verse. Plus some fun mystery activities & great company, of course. Food & drink available at club prices. Hosted by Troubadour Central Coast at:
Everglades Country Club
Dunban Rd & Moanna St, Woy Woy
$8, $10. Bookings essential. Like to perform? Contact us on 4342 6716 or 0432 597 886 so we can add you to the illustrious list & tell you more about the night's theme.
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The Shack - 7.30pm
Daddy Longlegs & the Swamp Donkeys. From the murky depths of the Balgowlalooga swamp, rise smoky mud stained rhythms of the Swamp Donkeys. Riding astride the donkeys like a golf ball on 8 toothpicks is auburn vagabond Mr Daddy Long Legs - growling his 'Gut Butter Blues' throughout the urban forest. Their blues/rock rambles have taken them to festivals & venues across Australia. Aaron 'Daddy Long Legs' Houston (guitar, vocals), Jay McCray (harp), Stevie de Wilde (drums), Felix Funk Master Flex Akurangi (bass). Have to be seen to be believed,
+ Lou Bradley. First-rate songwriter with a unique turn of phrase & playful ironic touch. Coining 'hillbilly pop' to describe her own blend of alt country, bluegrass, folk & mountain music (described as having 'spiky intelligence'), she has long captivated audiences far & wide. From the northern beaches, she is now from northern NSW. Has played music forever, leaving home at 15 to play in pubs all over Sydney. Has recorded several albums; her first, 'Love Someone', was an ARIA finalist. Her voice is one of the most distinctive in Australian roots music with 'a high lonesome aspect that tears at the heartstrings'.
+ The Fallen Robins. No. 2 on triple j unearthed. Sydney sister trio, known for soaring sibling harmonies & poignant storytelling, drawing comparisons to First Aid Kit & Australian group The McClymonts. Songwriter Charlotte, tambourine extraordinaire Jess, & multi-instrumental Sarah - their natural chemistry shines in their folk Americana soundscape. Illawarra Folk Festival Youth Artists 2020; first headline show in September sold out. New EP is 'Stupid Little Girls'.
Narrabeen RSL
116 Nareen Parade, North Narrabeen
One-off Shack event at this venue. There is a minimum audience number; & a maximum number for appropriate CoVid mindfulness. No BYO (not food, not drinks) - there is a bar & restaurant. Please arrive a bit early to get sorted & seated. $25. Bookings essential. Or by phoning (& then bank transfer) to Rhonda. No member discounts. For more information (& to clarify number in your group) please call Rhonda 0413 635 856.
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Kara Grainger - 8pm
Kara Grainger, Balmain-born, Nashville-based, Blues singer-songwriter-guitarist, has returned for a brief visit, to play on a new album for David Campbell. Her ONLY Australian show! Kara started her music career in 1994 with brother Mitch Grainger & keyboard master, Clayton Doley, in Papa Lips. Since then she's toured successfully - USA, UK, Europe, India, Japan, Indonesia - & has shared stages with Taj Mahal, Buddy Guy, Peter Frampton, Jonny Lang, Marc Cohn, more. Groove-rooted sound & mean slide guitar, her unique sound is uplifting & inspiring, combining tasteful Blues, soulful vocals & heartfelt songwriting,
Band
Ollie Thorpe (guitar)
Clayton Doley (keyboards)
Jonathan Zwartz (double bass)
Miles Thomas (drums)
Leichhardt Bowling Club
88-92 Piper St, Lilyfield
$26. Bookings essential. Limited tickets due to Covid-19 restrictions!
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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 Oril Zahava.
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Songwriters/OpenMic - 2-4pm.
Cocina del Barrio
526 King St, Newtown
FREE SPOTS
Acts (so far): Steve Walsh, Jill Riddiford, Steve Clark, Allan Crew, Kenneth D'Aran, Russell Neal (host)
Facebook Event. Email Russell Neal or go to his Facebook page for more info or to book in to play.
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ShowsOnStage Performance Night 6-7.30pm
Paddington RSL Club
220-232 Oxford Street, Paddington
Featuring: Sax Appeal (not an OpenMic)
Facebook event. Contact Russell for more information.
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SongsOnStage Songwriters/OpenMic 6-9pm
Garry Owen Hotel
778 Darling Street, Rozelle
FREE SPOTS
Acts (so far): Wahoo Ghost, Geoff Gates, An Hours Thought, Kenneth D'Aran, Russell Neal (host)
Facebook event. Contact Russell if you'd like to perform.
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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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