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Jack & Kathy Chapman would like their folkie friends to know they are moving north to the Lismore/Ballina area. They are packing up all their property which will be taken north on Friday 17th August, so they are having an At Home on Saturday 18th, starting at noon. BYO everything - chairs, tables, eskies, food & drinks, songs, instruments & dancing shoes. Contact Sandra Nixon 9358 4886 for further details.
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Nick Lock + Badga River Band. (Double bill.) Nick, Central Coast unaccompanied singer, who 'uses his beautiful voice to easily communicate his range of traditional songs, music hall songs & shanties'. Raised in Cornwall but in Australia for over 30 years. Performed with Malcolm Clapp as Bodmin Gaol in the '80s. Nick has had a long career in the folk & music hall tradition. His repertoire of great Australian & vaudeville songs always has the audience in hysterics & joining in with gusto. + Badja River Band (Amanda Broberg, Jane M Harding, Lainey Keir, Steve MacDonald, Trev Dunham, Col Berneau) - a fresh approach to traditional tunes & songs, with Irish low whistles, guitars, banjo, bouzouki, mandolin, quatro, bass, slide guitar, percussion etc - & beautiful vocals. 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'. 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! 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, and 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; keyboard, vocals), Jason Burec (Doomfoxx; drums). + Christina Mimmocchi (Blindman’s Holiday, Touchwood), with Sallyanne Brown and Tim Watts - with her first solo CD 'Rumours of Summer' (see reviews). + Mystery act. Illawarra Folk Club, City Diggers Wollongong, corner Church & Burelli Streets. 7.30pm. $20, $15, Yth (12-16) $7, <12 free. 1300 887 034
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Loosely Woven presents a brand new 'unplugged' concert called 'One Voice'. (see entry under 'Friday 17 August' for details.) Humph Hall, 85 Allambie Road, Allambie Heights. 2pm. Free. 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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BMC Dance Workshop. Practice for Maitland Ball. Pennant Hills Community Centre, Yarrara Road. 7.30-9.30pm. $7. Felicity 9456 2860.
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Opening concert of Songs for Social Justice weekend ('singing together for change'). Some interstate performers as well as Sydney folks: Block Harmony, Candy Royalle, Maurie Mulheron & Jeannie Lewis, Ann Bermingham, Miguel Heatwole, Jenny Fitzgibbon, Peter Hicks & Jumping Fences, Nicky Danesh. There’ll only be time for each of them to give a taster of the sorts of songs you'll hear more of on Saturday & Sunday. Gaelic Club, upstairs, 64 Devonshire St, Surry Hills, near Central. 8.15pm. (Come early for Politics in the Pub at 6pm.) $20, $15. OR: Weekend tickets (Fri, Sat, Sun) $50, $35; volunteering can earn you a weekend pass. Some scholarships available. Paul 0477 008 686, Margaret 9698 2206, 0427 958 788
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| Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 August |
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Songs for Social Justice. Presenters & facilitators: Alison Hulett Popov, Ann Bermingham, Anne O’Brien, Candy Royalle, Cath Blakey, Chris Maltby, Christina Mimmocchi, Dan Musil, Dot Newland, Ecopella, Geoff Francis, Jenny Fitzgibbon, John Queripel, Jumping Fences, Karl-Erik Paasonen, Kate Maclurcan, Krista Pav, Lina Cabarero, Margaret Walters, Mark Gregory, Mithra Cox, Paul Spencer, Peter Hicks, Solidarity Choir. Workshops, song-sharing, skills-sharing, & singing just for fun. Teachers Federation Building, 30 Mary St, Surry Hills. 10am - 5pm. Day tickets $20, $15. Sat & Sun $35, $25. Paul 0477 008 686, Margaret 9698 2206, 0427 958 788
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Bruce Watson, Moira Tyers, Wendy Ealey & Neil Robertson present 'Unsung Heroes of Australian History'. Who shot Ben Hall? The youngest soldier to die at Gallipoli was how old!? Who’s got a glacier & a rat named after them? Who was Australia's first professional female jockey? And so on. Moira, Bruce, Neil & Wendy are all talented & sought after performers & writers. The show is performed with a narration & audio visual display. (2 hrs) + Floorspots from singers from the Songs for Social Justice weekend. The Loaded Dog, Annandale Neighbourhood Centre, upstairs, 79 Johnston St. 8pm (doors 7.40). $15, $13. BYO, supper available. Sandra 9358 4886.
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Sheila's Hooley! A benefit night for Sheila O'Donovan, a well known & loved member of the Irish community, dancing & session circles. Sadly, Sheila is seriously ill & unable to work. A benefit night has been organised to help her through this difficult time. The Shamrock Sheilas, Jimmy Mullarkey Band, Salsa Dancing, Irish Dancing, Rock 'n' Roll & more craic to come! All are welcome to dance & enjoy the atmosphere & support a loved community member. Raffle prizes include a Hunter Valley weekend away, 4 tickets to Victoria’s fabulous National Celtic Festival & more. The Gaelic Club, upstairs, Level 1, 64 Devonshire St, Surry Hills. 7.30pm, until late. $25, at the door. Enquiries.
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Family Bush Dance with Gang Gang Bush Orchestra at Springwood in the Blue Mountains. Springwood Civic Centre, 106 Macquarie Rd. 6-10pm. $15, unwaged $12, family $25. Jean Winston 4782 7866
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Unsung Heroes of Australian History - Presented by Bruce Watson, Moira Tyers, Wendy Ealey & Neil Robertson. (See above.) Humph Hall, 85 Allambie Rd, Allambie Heights. 2pm. Entry by donation ($25, $15). Audience numbers limited to 50 so book early! Wayne 9939 8802
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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: 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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CANBERRA: 'Unsung Heroes of Australian History' presented by Bruce Watson, Moira Tyers, Wendy Ealey & Neil Robertson. Scripted narration, songs, projected images, audience interaction & gratuitous distribution of Anzac biscuits & Turkish delights. The Merry Muse (presented by Monaro Folk Society). Canberra Southern Cross Club, McCaughey Street (corner Condamine Street), Turner. Eileen 0412 127 882
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MAITLAND: Bush Music Club's Subscription Ball, Maitland Town Hall. 6.30 for 7pm start. All tickets should be pre-booked. $55, Non-Dancer $45, Student concession $35. Sunday's catered BBQ picnic $10. Send cheques, payable to 'Hunter Folk Dancers' to Bill Propert, 26 Croft Rd, Eleebana 2282. Direct deposit details (& dance instructions, details of dance practices, etc - aiming to avoid teaching at Ball) on website.
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NEWCASTLE: BBQ & Recovery Picnic, including use of the Heritage Hall for some dancing. Plenty of food & good company. Heritage Shed, Speers Point Park - on NW tip of Lake Macquarie; a quiet, safe setting with play areas for the kids. 15 minutes from Toronto entry to the Freeway, for about an hour's return trip to the outskirts of Sydney. BYO chair & drinks. 11am to 4pm. $10, children $5. (Bookings as above.)
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KATOOMBA: Celtic Session Lesson. Irish Fiddle Champion Louise Phelan will teach a set of tunes to intermediate players. Bring fiddle, flute, penny whistle or mandolin & join in. Carrington Baroque Room, Carrington Old Bank Bar. 2-3pm. The lesson costs $40, to be split among the players. One-on-one half hour lessons also available from 12pm. Bookings, Nick Szentkuti 4758 7953. Followed by Celtic Session led by Louise, at the Carrington Old Bank Bar, 3-6pm.
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QUEANBEYAN: Cassidy & Peter Richens. + Graham Dodsworth. 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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| Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 August |
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