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 Saturday 5 July
-- FLAMENCO PURO Kulcha, 8pm Delight in a flamenco performance by guitarist José Giraldo, singer Manolo Munoz and dancers from Farida Rabih's performance group as they capture the vibrancy and intensity of this passionate artform. Farida and José have been performing flamenco for over 20 years and will present soulful, melodic guitars and powerful, evocative songs to combine with infectious rhythms. Experience the dynamic excitement that is pure flamenco! $20 Door $18 Presale $16 KULCHA Members
3rd – 6th July
-- RHYTHMSONG PARTICIPANTS AND INTERESTED OTHERS. I’m very pleased to report that our next RhythmSong adventure is in place for 3rd – 6th July and it’s going to be held at Camp Simons near Araluen Park which is in the hills at Roleystone. It’s easy to get to via Brookton Highway and not too far from the city while being in the midst of bush and tall trees.
I’m delighted to announce that Carl Pannuzzo who tutored for us in 2006 will be back this year. He’s such a great talent and so generous with his energy and time that he’s a perfect choice for an event like this. It looked like he wouldn’t be able to come as Totally Gourdgeous are touring in Europe at that time but he’s decided not to go on the tour this year and we reap the benefit. Our second key tutor is Penny Larkins, new to RhythmSong, but also an experienced and talented artist and teacher. She is from Melbourne but studied at WAAPA in the musical theatre course there so has lots of different areas of expertise including voice training and performance.
Her main area of teaching will be in the area of performance.
As we have done over past years we’ll also be inviting some talented and community minded artists to participate for free which always enriches our experience.
I would also love to see more younger people participating in RhythmSong and have applied for a grant from Community Arts Network to pay for some special input in this area. If the grant is successful Lara Norman ,who has lots of musical talents in the area of voice, piano and violin and songwriting will be playing a key role, both in planning and facilitating.
There’ll also be some funding for another tutor (still in negotiation) and 4 free places for some keen under 25s.
Anyway, my purpose is writing this letter is not to give you all the detail but to wet your appetite and to give you a general idea of what’s happening. A detailed brochure will follow soon.
If you know any interested or possibly interested parties feel free to forward them this email and contact me to get themselves on the list.
I hope you can come and join us this year…..lots of singing and fun and great people….and another opportunity to work and play with the magical Carl.
Contact Gyan Godfrey ph (08) 9335 7054 (m)0415 995 121
Friday 18 July
-- Simon Neild is a stunning guitarist with a warm voice and a uniquely Australian vision. With the launch of his beautiful album "Still", he celebrates his life-long passion for words. Simon’s recent diversion into instrumental music has resulted in his guitar compositions being used in film, television and radio throughout the world. A memorable evening of elegant guitar and exquisite wordplay.
$15 Door $13 Presale $10 KULCHA Members (No support for this one - I have lots of songs to play.) contact Simon 93850031 or simon@simonnield.com, www.simonnield.com
 19th July
-- WINTER BENEFIT CONCERT -
For EVEN KEEL an organisation that supports people with BI-Polar Disorder
A West Australian Folk Federation Inc. Event
Saturday 19th July 2008 2pm – 5pm
KIDOGO ART HOUSE
Bathers Beach, Fremantle
Featuring
*Just In Time - A Cappella 4 part harmony
*Blue Genes – family band extrordinaire
*Carmel Charlton – local singer/songwriter
*Kate Steenson – Singer/ Guitarist
*Marcus Sturrock – Guitarist virtuoso
*Gilbert Whyte – Guitarist/ Songwriter
***** Available now ******Tickets Adults $15 Children $5
WAFF Members $10
Door sales - limited numbers. Seats -100+
For tickets or info email patoleary@hotmail.com
Or phone 94173067
Mobile 0422 956 439
-- Fiddlestix Bush Band proudly presents a Bush Dance at the majestic York Town Hall. Doors open 7.30 dancing starts at 8 pm. Tickets $15 available from York Cottages Ph 9641 2125 email: yorkcottages@wn.com.au BYO
Friday 25 July
-- THE ALHAMBRA GUITAR QUARTET – THE GUITARS OF PICASSO TOUR 2008 Kulcha, 8pm* The Guitars of Picasso performances are inspired by legendary French poet Jean Cocteau’s dream to ‘hear the guitars of Picasso.’ A fascinating musical journey that explores exquisite renditions of rarely heard Spanish tunes, led by French virtuoso Rafael Andia, Professor of Guitar at the prestigious Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris. This unique collaboration between French and Australian artists features Claire Sananikone, Giuseppe Zangari and Eric Cathan.
$35 Door $30 Presale $25 KULCHA Members
-- Mafumani Secondary School Touring Choir 2008
at Subiaco Church of Christ, 260 Bagot Road, Subiaco.
Just one chance to see them in WA!
Valanga Khoza and Andrea Watson and The Boite in Melbourne have combined forces to bring this wonderful young group Australia. It is their first tour overseas and they’ll be featuring in The Melbourne Millenium Chorus and The School’s Chorus in Melbourne which are huge annual events.
They’ll be performing just once in WA and will
be supported by the gorgeous voices and musicianship of Valanga and Andy. who are coming over from Melbourne to welcome them and to open the concert.
The choir are bringing their own dancer and drummer so it’s sure to be a lively and colourful performance.
All money raised from the concert will be used to help with their costs in their first tour outside South Africa.
This will be a family friendly affair and children are welcome.
Tickets - $20, $18(conc.), $10 (18 and under), children 12 and under free.
Family ticket price $45.
Concert starts at 8pm - doors open 7.30pm.
Bookings – Gyan 9335 7054
27th July
-- Blues @ Kulcha - Rick Steele, Andrew Winton, Djangle. Internationally acclaimed artist Rick Steele who's musical baptism of fire has been a life spent as a purveyor of music. There aren't many musicians left that you can call the real deal – a true West Australian Blues legend. WA-based Andrew Winton is a seriously good guitarist/songwriter with a growing international reputation. An experience not to be missed. Powerhouse local trio Djangle with a knack for making vibrant traditional, contemporary and original Blues and Roots music. Andy McManus, Greg Cunningham and former Dave Hole bass virtuoso John McNair combine their storytelling and solid musicianship into some great music. Time: 4:00PM, Venue: Kulcha
Saturday 16th August
-- Celebrating Women's Spirituality
Featuring Melbourne's internationally renowned Celtic singer/songwriter Maria Forde, WAs own virtuoso classical pianist and accordion player Cathy Travers, Carmel Charlton and traditional Hindu singer Prema Bhautoo.
Kidogo Art House, Fremantle
$30, $25 Presale and Concession.
Important note: Seating is limited to 120
Enquiries: John McNair Mob 0438 429232
12-14 September, 2008
-- The Nanga Music Festival
The new Nanga Music Festival is a celebration of acoustic music - largely contemporary folk music. It will be held on the weekend of at the Nanga Bush Camp near Dwellingup.
Our website is now live. Go to http://nangamusic.org.au for details of the festival. Artists and ticket prices will be advertised here once they have been finalised.
The Nanga Music Festival replaces the Araluen Folk Festival, which ceased in 2007 after 10 years. We want to retain and build on the successful elements of Araluen, especially the laid-back nature, where you don't have to rush between venues.
The new location is lovely, in the jarrah forest next to the Murray River. Our intention is to keep the intimate nature of Araluen, where the artists mingle with the patrons, and where there is a great sense of community.
Tickets will be limited - around 300 patrons - so please put the dates in your diary now and watch this space for more information.
23 November
--Toodyay Folk Festival (1 hour from Perth) - Expressions of Interest. We are still in the planning stage of this event. Artists who may be interested in performing 30 minutes slots (for payment of course) should contact us but as we currently have no grant or sponsorship we cannot and won't pay "rock star" salaries. Travel and food expenses will be taken into consideration. Arts and Crafts people may also be considered for participation. All enquiries to wafolk@yahoo.com.au
27th February – 2nd March, 2009
-- Nannup Music Festival Performers Applications are now available at www.nannupmusicfestival.org
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