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Price Correction: Sheila's Hooley, at The Gaelic Club on Saturday 25 August, is $25 entry. More details next week.
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Riogh: 6 piece Celtic-Australian band steeped in the lively traditions of Ireland. Passionate, transcendent, physical, sublime music - energy, a vocal & musical tour de force, joyful & compelling, subtle & original. Classical ballad, traditional jig, Henry Lawson lyric or a contemporary pop song - songs of love & loss, of hearth & homeland, songs for modern times which draw upon the wisdom of a culture rich in meaning. Alan Morrison (guitar, vocals), Leigh Piper (bass), Danny Priestley (vocals, bodhran), Lindsay Martin (fiddle, mandolin), Johnny Spillane (whistles, bodhran), Lisa Baraldi (piano, keyboard). Floor spots, raffles. Sutherland Acoustic, Tradies Club, Kingsway, Gymea (short walk from station). 7.30pm. $15, FF $12, $10, kids free. Jenny 9576 2301
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Loosely Woven presents a brand new 'unplugged' concert called 'One Voice'. The name comes from the opening song made famous by American trio 'The Wailin' Jennys' which extols the virtue & power of many voices working together. The program includes Judy Small's powerful 'You don't speak for me', songs by Aboriginal groups 'Stiff Gins' & 'Tiddas' & many more - the usual eclectic Loosely Woven mix! 27 performers; instruments include harp, flutes, clarinets, saxophones, violins, guitars, mandolin, piano, accordion, concertina, keyboard, percussion. Complete list of items (incl. downloadable copies of the music) & audience program on the website. The colour scheme is blues (any shade but bright is beautiful!) & black so feel free to dress accordingly! St Andrews Uniting Church, Chisholm & Vernon Streets, South Turramurra. 7pm. Free. No need to book. Info: Margaret Booth (9449 3746)
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August MoFo - Stephen O'Hern & The Leichhardt International Ukestra. The Gaelic Club, upstairs, 64 Devonshire St, Surry Hills. 8.30pm.
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Fred Smith & A Few Good Spooky Men (with special guest Liz Frencham). Songs from 'Dust of Uruzgan' - 'a cycle of songs that are raw, remarkably honest & suitably ambivalent about war' (The Age) & 'without doubt, a masterpiece' (Trad & Now) - & 'Urban Sea Shanties' - thinking man’s drinking songs, a rambunctious celebration of masculine buffoonery interspersed with some exquisite ballads - & the Frencham-Smith repertoire. Notes, 75 Enmore Rd, Newtown. 9pm, rest. open from 7pm. (Dinner bookings rec.) $28.05 (incl. fee). Bookings 9557 5111
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Central Coast Dance: Dances from the British Isles, with Bon Accord & guest callers Stephen Loftus (English), Bill Propert (Irish), Ken Leslight (Welsh), Fran Bucello (Scottish - incl Dancers’ Dance, Mairi’s Wedding). East Gosford Progress Hall, cnr Wells St & Henry Parry Drive. 7.30-11.30pm. $18, $15, 13-18 $8, under 12 $5. Includes supper. Anne Maree 4368 5053, Linda 4381 0457
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Mic Conway & Robbie Long (flat-picking guitar champion), with hilariously idiosyncratic songs. Their new album 'Street of Dreams' features some Captain Matchbox favourites, & songs close to Mic's heart: 'WinchesterCathedral', 'It’s Only a Paper Moon' & an hilarious version of Lehrer's 'Masochism Tango'. + Rebecca Moore, award winning singer, guitarist, intensely original & imaginative songwriter. With a strong social conscience, she has raised thousands through fund-raising concerts for Burmese orphans & cyclone victims. Vibrant imagery, commonsense awareness, stories of universal resonance. + Nerds & Music, folk-parody duo Clark Gormley & Wayne Thompson from Newcastle, revealing the semiotic truths behind everyday existence by forensically dissecting subjects such as mowing the lawn, bicycle accessories, etc. Witty songwriting, understated satire, unabashed silliness. Fairlight Folk, William St Studios, 3 William St, Fairlight (old Baptist Church just down from Sydney Rd). 7.30pm (doors 7pm). No presales. Suggested donation: $20, $15, $40 family, under 15 free. Tea, coffee, biscuits free, soft drink for sale. BYO food & preferred beverage. 0438 091 885.
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The Foreday Riders 45th Anniversary with special guests Ray Beadle, Lez Karski, John Power, Andrew Reid, Phil B. Colson, Bridie King, Dave Wray (sax), Darren Jack (acoustic opening set at 7.30), and more surprises on the night! With the regular Riders: Ron & Jeff King (harp & guitar), foundation members & Riders since 1967; Rosscoe ‘Stinger’ Clark, the immaculate blues drummer, instrumental in organising this anniversary show, with the Riders since the early '80s, & Stan ‘Sleepy’ Mobbs, a great propulsive bassist & proud Rider since 1990. Notes, 75 Enmore Rd, Newtown. 8pm. $39.80 (incl. booking fee). Bookings: 9557 5111
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The Annandale Neighbourhood Centre is having an Open Day this Saturday, to showcase its activities & programs & encourage the local community to visit the Centre.The day will include the official opening of the refurbished hall, & there will be many activities for children. 79 Johnston St, Annandale. 10am - 2pm.
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Nick Lock + Badja River Band (double bill). Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Folk Club, Beatrice Taylor Hall, rear Willow Park Community Centre, Edgeworth David Ave, Hornsby. 8pm (doors 7.30). $15. BYO drinks, nibbles. Tea, coffee provided. Candle lit, tables can be booked, Barry Parks 9807 9497
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Loosely Woven presents a brand new 'unplugged' concert called 'One Voice'. (see entry under 'Friday 10 August' for details.) Humph Hall, 85 Allambie Road, Allambie Heights. 7pm. Bookings advised - Wayne (9939 8802)
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Balmain Bush Dance, with Folklines, caller Claire Stoneman. All dances taught. Sydney Secondary College, Balmain Campus, 25 Terry St, Rozelle. 8pm-12. $17, $14, $12, incl. supper. Don 9642 7950
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Nigel Wearne. Macquarie Towns Music Club, St Peters Educational Centre, 384 Windsor St, Richmond. Great acoustic venue with candle lit tables. 7pm. $12, $10, includes 'suppa & cuppa'. BYO snacks, drinks. Enq, or group table reservations, Lydia 4576 0521
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Humbug (Canberra), 9 piece Celtic band. + Terry Serio's Ministry of Truth, gorgeous & gritty Australian urban roots music. Terry (well known actor, & singer, songwriter, guitarist), Jon Schofield (ex Paul Kelly; guitar, mandolin, accordion), John Kaldor (ex Roy Loney's Phantom Movers; pedal steel), Peter Kaldor (film composer; Subterraneans; bass), Lucy Kaldor (Magnetic Heads; k/bd, vocals), Jason Burec (Doomfoxx; drums). + Christina Mimmocchi (Blindman’s Holiday, Touchwood), with Sallyanne Brown & Tim Watts - with her first solo CD 'Rumours of Summer' (see reviews). + Mystery act. Illawarra Folk Club, City Diggers Wollongong, cnr Church & Burelli Sts. 7.30pm $20, $15, Yth (12-16) $7, <12 free.
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Loosely Woven presents a brand new 'unplugged' concert called 'One Voice'. (see entry under 'Friday 10 August' for details.) Humph Hall, 85 Allambie Road, Allambie Heights. Bookings advised - Wayne (9939 8802)
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Engadine House Concert. Christine Wheeler & friends. Best known as the voice of Wheelers & Dealers, & recently described as ‘the definitive English language folk voice’ (Paul Cosgrave, Blue Mountains Wonderland Magazine), Christine Wheeler returns with a new CD, 'Rain in the Mountains - Songs from Henry Lawson’, with some very fine accompanists. Christine’s classic folk voice & her flute & whistle playing, with the celtic styles of Leigh Birkett on guitar, bouzouki & vocals & one of Tamworth’s favourites, Simon Watts (fiddle, vocals). The show is receiving an overwhelmingly positive response - with comments like 'the beauty of the songs brought tears to my eyes'. Christine recently won the folk vocalist award of the year! 2pm. Home-made afternoon tea. Donation $20, $15. Booking essential: Margaret 9520 6180, 0403 936 785
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Erskineville House Concert. Christina Mimmocchi, with Sallyanne Brown (flute, vocals) & Tim Watts (double bass). + Cap in Hand (Nigel Walters & Dave Spira). 2pm. $15. There will be cake. Limited seats - book now: Christina 0410 682 061
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Mid Mountains Folk Club. 2pm, Floor performers. 2.30pm, Sue Cunningham, passionate singer songwriter. 'Contemporary folk with an indie roots edge.' 3pm, Chris Gillespie, an independent Blue Mountains artist. His songs are beautiful, bursting with observational yearning. A 'fingerpickin’, harmonica playing troubadour - Sydney’s answer to Bob Dylan'. His new album 'Unnatural Light' has had Australia-wide radio play. 4pm, Floor performers. Joy Anderson Room, Mid Mountains Community Centre, Lawson. 2-4.30pm. $7, $5, under-12 free. Tea, coffee & light refreshments served. You are welcome to bring food to share & BYO alcohol. Family friendly space. Nick Szentkuti 4758 7953
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CANBERRA: Graham Dodsworth - a geographical tour through 19th & 20th century Australia with songs showing the way it was, incl. moving versions of ‘Farewell to the Gold’, ‘Brunswick Road’ & ‘Gentle Annie’. Born in a brown coal mining town in rural Victoria, he began performing folk songs during his teenage years & has been performing at Australian festivals etc ever since; inspired by his own father’s success as a singer on live radio shows in the 1940s. + Christina Mimmochi (usually 'alto' in the harmony sandwich - Blindman’s Holiday, Touchwood), with Sallyanne Brown (harmonies). Original, acoustic songs that hint at a variety of vocal traditions. Her debut solo album is 'Rumours of Summer'. 'Given the maturity of the song-writing - it is hard to believe this is a debut album' (Cornstalk Gazette). The Merry Muse (presented by Monaro Folk Society). Canberra Southern Cross Club, McCaughey St, Turner. 7.30pm. 0412 127 882
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CANBERRA: Fred Smith & A Few Good Spooky Men (with special guest Liz Frencham), present songs from the 'Dust of Uruzgan' & 'Urban Sea Shanties' albums, & whatever else. The Lobby, King George Terrace, Parkes. 8pm. $32, $26; group discounts. Bookings. (Pork Barrel restaurant open from 5pm; bookings advisable, 6273 1455.)
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CANBERRA: Irish Ceili, with The Jimmy Mullarkey Band. Corofin Plain Set, Sliabh Fraoch Set, Skidagh Set, Clare Lancers, Cashel Set, Black Valley Square Jig Set, Caledonian Set, Clare Plain Set. Cook Neighbourhood Hall, 41 Templeton St, Cook. (Parking off Templeton St or Ellis St.) 8-11.30pm. $14, $12. Paul Carr
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QUEANBEYAN: Chris Johnson, Canberra singer guitarist writer - blues (stories & songs), & great guitar-work. + The Wedded Bliss - singer songwriter Randall Blair, Matt Nightingale (double bass, vocals) & Lachlan Coventry (pedal steel guitar, electric guitar, vocals). Toe tappin’ swing, gospel harmony, country heartache, bluegrass & honky-tonk sounds, & sweet vocal harmonies. The Artists Shed, 14 Foster St (behind Magnet Mart off Yass Rd). 2-5pm. Entry by paper note donation. Enjoy a glass of wine, wonderful artworks, great music - & lovely rustic surroundings! Ros 0438 768 754
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NOWRA: River Music. Humbug, Canberra's popular 'Celtic big band', featuring distinctive, original vocal harmonies, with rich instrumental backing. Reviving songs rarely heard these days, from poignant Scottish ballads to rousing Irish favourites. + Nigel Wearne, Alt-Country singer songwriter, with personally handcrafted Wearne guitars, slide dobro, country twang, honest storytelling. Nigel's influences include Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, Tom Waits, the spirit of Woody Guthrie. Dynamic & inspired performance. Nowra Golf Club, Fairway Drive, North Nowra. 7.30pm. $20, $15, Youth (12-20) $5, Kids free. Come early for a meal from the bistro. Enq, bookings: Andrew or Alison 4447 5663, 0418 436 224. Tickets at door, or for the best seats, book online (booking fee 30c per tkt).
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CANBERRA: Jenny M Thomas & the System + The Lucky Wonders. The Merry Muse (presented by Monaro Folk Society). Canberra Southern Cross Club, McCaughey Street, Turner. 0412 127 882
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CANBERRA: Earthly Delights Renaissance Dance Party. Everyone welcome, no partners are necessary & dances are called to live music in the period manner. Contributions to the late-night supper table are welcomed. Costumes admired but not required. St Johns Church Hall, Constitution Ave, Reid. 7.30-11.30pm. $25, $20, $65 Family. Aylwen 0409 817 623
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