Fred Smith at Sutherland Acoustic
Thurs 14th April, 2011
Posted Saturday, December 11, 2010
This month we are fortunate enough to have the supremely talented Fred Smith come for our concert night. He is a very interesting man who writes song with intelligence and humour. He has lived in many trouble spots in the world recently returning from Afghanistan and has a recent album released with songs about his experiences there. He will be presenting overheads on the night to better explain the situation and the countryside there which should be an eye opener. Please try not to miss this night Fred is coming all the way from Canberra just to perform for us so it would be dreadful if we got a poor audience. Also you won't want to miss it mainly because it is shaping up to be one of our best nights ever.
Sutherland District Trade Union Club - The Tradies
Cnr Manchester Road North & The Kingsway, Gymea
Entry: $15 (pensioners $10) (Kids <12 free!)
Contact: Maeve (02) 9520 5628 or Jenny on (02) 9576 2301 after 6pm.
Fred Smith is the most interesting folk musician working in Australia. In tune with the times and prepared to reach beyond predictable folk formats, he is endlessly innovative and creative. He is also very funny”. (Sydney Morning Herald, December 2009). Fred has recently returned from 18 months in southern Afghanistan with a remarkable collection of songs for his forthcoming album Dust of Uruzgan.
Session Night - Don't forget our monthly session nights (4th Thursday) at 7.30pm. The next one is on Thursday 28th April. Come along to a friendly jam with warm supportive fellow jammers. All welcome. All encouragement given no pressure. Any style or standard is fine. No charge. Held at same place as above but usually in the Plush room which is downstairs past the coffee shop. For more info call (02) 9520 6180.
Tune Session Night - 4th Friday of the month from 7.30pm. (Kaimea Room). Stringed and other instruments welcome. Ability to play with others and have basic chord knowledge. Welcome to listen. Phone Ian Knight (0438) 830 374.
