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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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The Newcastle People's Chorus is recruiting new singers now in preparation for a great 2021. No auditions required. We offer the opportunity to join a well-established, active & performing choir committed to a range of social justice issues. It is one of a network of 10 similar choirs in Australia. Rehearsals are Monday evenings. If interested, email asap or leave a message on 0474 974 700.
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SongsOnStage $50 on the night Contest - 7.30pm
Kellys On King (285 King St, Newtown)
Acts so far: Brett Gedge, Russell Vincent, Judex Jasmin, Jill Riddiford, Rodney Rockhopper, Sian, Peter Granton, Allan Crew, Jo Kerr, Carolyn Woodorth, Kenneth D'Aran - 1 FREE SPOT
Host: James Lyon, Russell Neal
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.
FREE SPOTS!
Acts so far: Glenys Eddy, Axel B, Music a Trois, Paul Connolly, Les Matthews, Black Sea Blues, Rodney Rockhopper, Elizabeth Hylton, Dave Turner, 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: Lady Luck
8.30: Big Smack
9.30: The RFS Trio
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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Tales from the High Stool - 9pm
Pádraig Ó Cuinn hosts this weekly program on 2RRR with interviews with various people involved in local & global music, - festival organisers, musicians, music historians & music journalists. Folk, trad, roots, world, indie music & whatever our guests choose as their influence. No music is out of bounds! Guests are invited into a virtual 'pub' to sit on 'The High Stool', & discuss music, musical influences, craic, politics & whatever they like, with their virtual 'bar-person' - during which they choose a few tracks to share or maybe play some music live. Patrick has interviewed these people in the folk music scene: Janno Scanes (Festival director Yass Irish & Celtic Folk Festiva)l; Wally Byrne (Southern Sydney Folk Club); Susie Bishop, vocalist & violinist of Chaika, Elysian Fields, Shindig, Pacific Opera, The Marais Ensemble, Laura & Susie. Over coming weeks he has lined up Sullie (singer-songwriter, originally from the West of Ireland now based in Sydney) Paddy Hanna, Luka Bloom, Warren Fahey, Jason Roweth, Paul from Stringline & Elijah Wald (Grammy winner & musicologist).
Streaming live on 2RRR (88.5MHz FM). Podcasts online after each show. If you have suggestions for music, suitable guest etc. please tell Patrick. A link to last week's show here.
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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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Songwriting Society of Australia Showcase - 6.30-9.30pm
Bandit's Roost
7 Sussex Lane, Sydney
FULL
Acts: Jeroen van Meenen, Gavin Fitzgerald, Tim Leach, Leo Anthony, Tim Walmsley, John Wright, NovaBossa, John Chesher, Nick Puñal, Axel B, Kenneth D'Aran, James Lyon (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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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: Ken Mclean, Chris Brookes, Steve Walsh, Tim Walmsley, Elizabeth Hylton, Peter Granton, Jo Kerr, John Wright, NovaBossa, Kenneth D'Aran, Tim Leach, John Chesher (host)
Facebook event. Contact Russell for more information or to book in to play.
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Celtic Christmas Concert - 8pm
Kejafi & The Last Aurochs, two great Sydney Celtic bands present music & songs from Ireland, Scotland, France, Spain & Portugal. Traditional & original songs.
Leichhardt Bowling Club
88-92 Piper St, Lilyfield
$26 Bookings. Limited tickets due to Covid-19 restrictions - so book! Free parking off Charlotte Street.
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Toongabbie Music Club Christmas Party - 6.30pm
Scouts Hall
17 Whitehaven RoadZ
Northmead
Cost: $7.
The usual Coronavirus medical conditions will continue to be applied ,including social distancing, spraying plastic seating and screens, hand sanitation, temperature measurements etc . As we are catering for dinner and the limitation of numbers allowed in the Scouts hall , please advise by return email, if you will be attending the Chistmas Party. Also please bring a chair, preferably with plastic covering for sanitation spraying . It is proposed this year to have dinner from around 6.30pm with the tables place in the middle of the hall and chairs for members in the usual circle around the hall and out in the paddock. Enquiries: Allen Davis (0439 831 531)
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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 Yvonne O'Grady
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The Foreday Riders - 8pm
After two sell-out shows in September & October, the 'Riders' are true legends of Australian Blues, this being their 53rd year together as a band. And they are as good as ever! Led by brothers Ron & Jeff King, the Riders are often referred to as 'The University Of The Blues', for the number of blues-players who have spent some time in the band & moved on to become established performers in their own right. A rare chance to catch the full band in their current line-up: Shane Pacey (Bondi Cigars) - lead guitar & vocals, Ron King - harmonica & vocals, Jeff King - guitar & dobro, Stan Mobbs - bass, & 'Rosscoe' Clark - 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 Gerry Myerson.
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End of year Members Concert - 2pm
The Southern Sydney Folk Club invites you to come along for a great afternoon of Folk Music with several of our members playing individually & in groups to entertain us all & celebrate the end of this crazy year & the return of wonderful home grown Folk songs & music. See our Facebook page or website for more information.
School of Arts Hall
2 Short Street, Carlton
Any questions. Wally Byrne 0421 017 975. There will be Covid restrictions & current Covid rules followed.
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The Folk Federation of NSW's End of Year Folk Bash 2-6pm
A wonderful social occasion with a variety of folk performers including the mighty Black Joak Mummers Play. Also The Fossickers , Craig Sinclair, Sweet Songs & Soft Guitar from Newcastle, & The Last Aurochs.
We are able to have more numbers attending than originally thought, but we still have to comply with COVID 19 restrictions - don't attend if you are feeling unwell, maintain a level of social distancing when standing & perhaps wear a mask when singing. For the wider folk community we'll be live streaming proceedings - email Margaret if interested. See Folk Fed website & Facebook. We will also be marking the Folk Fed's 50th anniversary, with a few words (in person & by video) from some of the people who brought you the 1970 Port Jackson Folk Festival which resulted in the founding of the Folk Federation of NSW 50 years ago.
Gaelic Club (Level 1)
64 Devonshire St, Surry Hills
$20, $15. Bookings essential
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Songwriters/OpenMic - 2-4pm.
Cocina del Barrio
526 King St, Newtown
FREE SPOTS
Acts (so far): Steve Clark & Russell Neal, Kenneth D'Aran, James Lyon (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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SongsOnStage Songwriters/OpenMic 6-9pm
Garry Owen Hotel
778 Darling Street, Rozelle
FREE SPOTS
Acts (so far): Coco’s Collective, Jo Kerr, John Wright, Kenneth D'Aran (host)
Facebook event. Contact Russell if you'd like to perform.
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ShowsOnStage Performance Night 6-7.30pm
Paddington RSL Club
220-232 Oxford Street, Paddington
Featuring: Elizabeth Hylton (not an OpenMic)
Facebook event. Contact Russell for more information.
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The Drey Rollan Band - 8pm
The Drey Rollan Band - paying tribute to the music of Chicago Blues legends, Howlin' Wolf & Muddy Waters! Both born in Mississippi, but like many other Southern blues musicians, they later moved to Chicago, where they became major players & rivals on the Chicago blues scene. Some of Howlin' Wolf's best known songs are Smokestack Lightnin', Killing Floor, & Spoonful, while Muddy Waters is known for Hoochie Coochie Man, Got My Mojo Working, I Just Want To Make Love To You, & I'm Ready, all of which have becomes blues standards. Visit their web site and Facebook page.
The band:
Drey Rollan (guitar, vocals)
Howlin' Alvarez (harmonica, vocals)
Johnny G (keyboards)
Scott Leishman (bass)
Antero Ceschin (drums)
Leichhardt Bowling Club
88-92 Piper St, Lilyfield
$26. Bookings essential. Limited tickets due to Covid-19 restrictions!
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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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