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About The Loaded Dog
Usually 4th Saturday (Feb-Nov)

By Sandra Nixon
Posted Saturday, December 31, 2011

The Loaded Dog Folk Club is Sydney's finest acoustic folk venue - showcasing the best acoustic folk music has to offer, from guitar to autoharp, solo voice to community choir. (No amplification!, no mikes!)

The club is housed in the upstairs hall of the Annandale Neighbourhood Centre - the former Annandale Town Hall - a splendid example of a late Victorian public building with superb acoustics due to the 20' (6 m) ceilings and wooden floor.

The club meets on the fourth Saturday of each month, from February to November, with occasional changes due to competing festivals. We are unable to put on extra concerts.

An evening at the Loaded Dog begins at 8pm and usually involves a main act, a support act, plus a number of floor spots of a couple of songs each. The Loaded Dog audience has a preference for traditional folk songs/tunes and original material with strong roots in the tradition. Audiences like to sing along when appropriate; they are quick to pick up choruses and love to add harmonies.

The Loaded Dog 2009 Concert calendar

Entry: $14 ($12 concession incl. Folk Fed members)

Artist bookings: Sandra Nixon (02) 9358 4886