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PLEASE NOTE
A number of the regular clubs will be in holiday mode so may not be on in late December or January. Check with the contact before going.
 JANUARY 3rd-13th 2019
-- Jenny Gaunt
Jenny is a songwriter and multi instrumentalist with a social conscience. Personal and authentic while mixing the lighthearted with the melancholy in a perfect yin and yang, her songs really ‘get you in the feels’. Jenny’s experience touring Europe, Australia and within the West Australian folk scene has well prepared her to step out solo. She mixes a proven love of storytelling with raw feeling to create her new songs.
Her debut solo EP, Complete Part 1, was released in November, carried by her playing on guitar, keys and cello. This tour sees her performing alongside Ashley Wheeler (double bass) and Emily Verschuer (violin).
Jan 3: at Coalmine Beach Holiday Park, 2515 Coalmine Beach Rd, Walpole, Western Australia 6398
Jan 4: Thurlby Herb Farm, North Walpole, WA, Australia
Jan 5: Freehand Wines, Denmark, WA, Australia
Ja 11: (duo) Liberté, Albany, WA, Australia
Jan 13: Gypsy Tapas House, Fremantle, WA, Australia
Sunday 13th January
-- Matildas Music Club (twice Monthly)
Open mic music club.
2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.
Music starts 2 pm.
Claremont Bowling Club - 64 Bay view Terrace Claremont.
Plenty of parking. Drinks at club prices.
Entry $5.00
contact 9271 1018 or 9284 2512.
Thursday 14th January
-- SHANTY CLUB (2nd Monday monthly)
at 19:30 Clancy's Fish Pub Fremantle, 51 Cantonment street, Fremantle, Western Australia 6160
The irresistable song of the Siren calls you back to the SHANTY CLUB. First the Shanteasers and now She Shants. There's a revolution going on! or... is it a mutiny? Of course the Lost Quays will manfully weather the storm and try to keep the shanty club ship on an even keel. What could go wrong? Come on down to Clancy's for a rollicking good evening of shanties. Community singing at its best! All are welcome.
-- English Music Session (2nd and 4th Monday)
All welcome
The English Music Session has been going for about 4 years, starting at the Moon and Sixpence, and now residing (ironically) at The Irish Club in Subiaco.
It is an open-to-all session - - bring along your instruments and tunes and join in, listen, learn, teach English country music (mainly).
2nd and 4th Monday evening - start 7:00 pm Irish Club, Townshend Rd. Subiaco
No charge (and very reasonable drinks prices!)
Contact Terry Sweet 0413 800 020 terrysweet47@gmail.com
Thursday 17th January
-- Merriwa Acoustic Music Club (monthly, 3rd Thursday)
7:30PM until about 10:00PM
True North Compass Building Childcare Centre, 869 Connolly Drive, Merriwa, Western Australia (parking lot entrance: Jenolan Way)
The focus of this club is sharing acoustic music together, growing creatively, and later perhaps performing community service. Acoustic instrumentalists of all levels, ages, and styles (folk, bluegrass, acoustic rock, etc.) are surely welcome and encouraged. Poets, dancers, singers, story-tellers also welcome. Generally the format will be a sing-around the circle with everyone getting a chance to add a song or performance. Then learning a new song together.
Contact: Oakyfolky@msn.com with questions or comments
Friday 18th January 2019
-- John Ralph .
Busy next weekend coming up Playing originals and covers at Movie nights for Stockland sponsored by Telstra.
John is a performer and Teacher. Multi instrumentalist.Plays British /Irish Australian and American acoustic music.Also Classical Guitar, Pop and Rock. He is also the Chairman of the WA Folk Fed.
Friday.18th Jan 6pm-7.30pm Trampoline Park Banjup
Sat 19th Jan 6.pm=7.30pm Harrisdale Shops Park
A bit of busking as well. Sat 19th Perth Farmers Market
Sun 20th Streats,
-- Mundaring Folk ‘n’ Blues (Monthly 3rd Friday)
Roll Up Roll Up,We’re Back!
Here we are again, a start of another year – attempting the impossible. That being to offer something to suit everyone.
In an effort to accommodate the increasing number of acts eager to play the club it has been decided to make changes to the format where possible by reducing set times and increasing the number of acts per show.
And so, with out further ado, opening the first show for 2019 is a select few, first-year WAAPA students experiencing the club for the first time. Nelson, Sabrina, Finn and Siobhan have some experience performing on Perth stages but, have yet to experience THE club and THE Audience. And as always, we are pleased to offer an opportunity to new talent and what may be our musical future on display.
Opening the second set, another new face to our stage though not the club; Izzy – an established drummer of note explains, tongue in cheek, “my transition to folk n blues ? I found Bob”! Though still drumming with the band, she still performs solo acoustic sets with songs “lovingly arranged and delivered on guitar with harmonica in a laid back picking style sure to please fans of early Dylan and more.”
Next up another local seen performing intermittently around the hills enlisted in various ensembles but now presenting a solo set of his original material is Eric Nordberg. Eric is blessed with a gift of contemporary song writing, impressive guitar work and huge vocal ability. His appearances leave none in doubt of his passion for performance and craft.
Completing and complimenting the line-up is the familiar face of Ms Jenny Gaunt. Formerly one half of the now extinct Littlest Fox, the writer, cellist, guitarist and vocalist returns with her new trio featuring fiddle, double bass, guitar and a selection of original Australiana and a new EP to promote.
Doors open 6.45pm with show start of 7.30pm. Bar and food available and the usual gang in attendance.
Check out the website – http://www.mfnbc.iinet.net.au
Sunday 20th January
-- Jackadder's Music Club
Note the new start time 2:30 pm
Come along and enjoy our first show at for 2019.
Venue: Community of Christ, cnr. Lombardy Ave and Elmwood Street
Cost: $12 Children free
Contact Carmel 0412777061 for more info.
Please note there will be no concert in January. Jackadder's starts up again on Sunday February 17th.
27th January
-- Matildas Music Club (twice monthly 2nd & 4th Sunday - Check 1st)
Open mic music club.
2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.
Music starts 2 pm.
Claremont Bowling Club - 64 Bay view Terrace Claremont.
Plenty of parking. Drinks at club prices.
Entry $5.00
contact 9271 1018 or 9284 2512.
Monday 28th January
-- English Music Session (2nd and 4th Monday)
All welcome
The English Music Session has been going for about 4 years, starting at the Moon and Sixpence, and now residing (ironically) at The Irish Club in Subiaco. After a short break it will resume Monday 8 October.
It is an open-to-all session - - bring along your instruments and tunes and join in, listen, learn, teach English country music (mainly).
2nd and 4th Monday evening - start 7:00 pm Irish Club, Townshend Rd. Subiaco
No charge (and very reasonable drinks prices!)
Contact Terry Sweet 0413 800 020 terrysweet47@gmail.com
Friday 1st Febrauary 2019
-- HILLS FOLK CLUB (monthly, 1st Friday)
The HILLS FOLK CLUB Friday 1st February features Steve Turner, one of the most popular performers on the UK folk scene. Steve is known as a pioneer of highly sophisticated English concertina song accompaniments, with one of the best voices in the business. He is a multi-instrumentalist, who also plays cittern, mandolin and banjo. His latest album was released on 7th December 2018, featuring Eliza Carthy, Martin Simpson and Sam Carter.
This will be a fantastic night and a great way to kick off the new year at the Hills Folk Club held at Falls Farm Cottage on Neil Tonkin Park, Cagney Way, Lesmurdie at 8pm.
Admittance $10
Contact Pauline Tonkin 92916026 / paulinekevin@bigpond.com
2nd of February 2019
-- Folk In the Mandurah
It’s that time again! If you would like to perform at the next Soiree, could you start considering your items, two for the official programme, (and any more for the post-programme jam session if desired). As per the previous e-mail, our starting time for the official programme will be 2.30p.m. finishing at 5.p.m., (with a break of approximately 30 mins at 3.30 p.m. for munchies, tipples etc). Please register you interest by sending details to this e-mail address, and I will list and acknowledge by return e-mail. From this week, I will also publish a listing of performers and songs weekly so as you can all keep advised of who is doing what etc. Steve and Anne have already registered on behalf of the Lucky Stars, as has Al Riebau from Merriwa Acoustic Club, and Mal has indicated his intention on behalf of “Mal and Helen”.
The (rough)theme is travel or movement, of any sort, from place to place. This is not a mandatory requirement, but just to give a general focus. We also would like to welcome back our regulars and any recent performers. We look forward to seeing you all again!
The format will be the same as before, and I would ask that if you have any special equipment, again let us know so as we can allow time for set-up.
Contact and address from Ian Long [ilo78333@bigpond.net.au]
Friday 8th February
-- Wanneroo Folk Club (2nd Friday Monthly)
International Artist Steve Turner will be our special guest this mont. More info soon
Admission will be $10.00 ($8.00 for WAFF members).
Dorchester Hall, Dugdale St,Warwick
Email: John Ralph
Web: www.wafolk.org.au
Sunday 10th Febuary
-- Matildas Music Club (twice Monthly)
Open mic music club.
2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.
Music starts 2 pm.
Claremont Bowling Club - 64 Bay view Terrace Claremont.
Plenty of parking. Drinks at club prices.
Entry $5.00
contact 9271 1018 or 9284 2512.
-- Contra Dance (Monthly)
The dancing is 2-5pm
St Margaret's Church Hall, 58 Tyrell St, Nedlands WA 6009
Contra dance is a great chance to meet new people and get some exercise set to amazing music from our live Mega band. An American version of a bush dance, or Ceilidh the dances are easy enough for beginners to join in immediately but varied enough to keep experts interested (with plenty of space for improvisation so bring your best Cajun/tango/? moves) Bring a water bottle, wear light casual clothes and comfortable shoes. Or just come and listen to the great music and watch the swirling dancers.
We usually meet on the Second Sunday of the month, but for exact dates check www.facebook.com/perthcontra (you should not need to have a facebook account to see this page)
More info: Alison Scott ex.carrot@gmail.com 0426 410 561
Dance dates for early 2019 are: Feb 10th, Mar 10th, April 14th, May 12th, Jun 9th
Thursday, 14 thJanuary 2019
-- The Fremantle Writers' Block (monthly, 2nd Thursday)
Starts 7.30
Clancy's Fish Pub
Great songs, No door charge, Meals available
https://www.facebook.com/events/
1-4 March 2019
-- Nannup Music Festival
Nannup Music Festival is an event that brings community together. People come from near and far to immerse in a Weekend Of Discovery.
Our 30th Birthday is for us, something to celebrate. 30 years of festivals, created by a tiny not for profit community organisation. Run by the community, for the community. This community swells over the festival, where thousands come to little Nannup for a memorable weekend of music and more.
To celebrate our 30 years we will be bringing some of the favourites back, whether from the early days like Bernard Carney and Ballpoint Penguins or from over the years, like Eric Bogle, Neil Murray and Loren Kate. We have more recent favourites returning, like Southern River Band, Bec Sandridge and Mathas. Then of course there are those to be discovered; and we will leave these for you to find...
Another celebration that we will share over our 30th Festival, is our new Home. Yes, Nannup Music Club Inc are now proud home owners. We have been fortunate to secure a loan allowing us to purchase a property within our festival site! Here we house our offices, workshop and storage space and our new 'Secret Garden' venue. It is truly wonderful having a space to work, create and call 'home'. Please pop in and see what we are creating and share in our birthday celebrations.
So, 30 years and a new home... it feels like big steps in where our dreams and visions are going and we really believe that it's the wholeheartedness of our event, its creation, its punters, supporters, performers and volunteers that together have helped us get there.
Nannup Music Festival is created and experienced in love and this is something we all share over each Labour Day long weekend. It's a weekend to come as you are, alone or with loved ones, young or old, and have fun. Listen to great music, meander along the river, eat delicious food, take part in a workshop, wander the festival stalls and the shops in town, play in the park, camp in the bush, swim in a water hole, busk on the streets; whatever you love about a weekend away, we are sure you will find in your weekend at the Nannup Music Festival.
Nannup Music Festival
March 2-4, 2019
-- THE WA GYPSY-JAZZ FESTIVAL
THE WA GYPSY JAZZ FESTIVAL WITH HANK MARVIN GYPSY JAZZ
On the holiday long-weekend of March 2-4, 2019 Drakesbrook Fine Wines will present a Festival like no other in Waroona, Western Australia.
A 2 day Festival with Internationally renowned Artists such as Guitar Legend Hank B Marvin accompanied by Nunzio Mondia, Gary Taylor, The Robin Nolan Trio from Amsterdam and more. Relax and unwind to the delightful sounds of stunning Gypsy Jazz music that will make you happy, want to dance and chill as you feast on your hampers and sip Drakesbrook Fine Wines.
Each day will commence with a walk through the extensive Gypsy Jazz village surrounding the beautiful Drakesbrook Winery lake. There you will observe pop-up markets, market stalls, trinkets and merch stalls, food tents, trailers and vans, VIP tents, marquee bars and musician gazebos. Jazz music will break out during the day from the Winery Lake Deck with some surprise Gypsy Jazz musicians, Swing Dancers and more. Each day will culminate into an evening concert by the lake where you can enjoy delicious foods with great wines or beer - picnic style. Lanterns and lake lights will be aglow as the Sun dips behind the hills. Sit back and enjoy this most incredible concert with your friends and family.
Drakesbrook Winery in 22 Prince Rd Waroona, Waroona, WA.
TICKETS ONLY $55!
www.gypsyjazzwa.com
15 to 17 March
-- Tony Backhouse
Singing with Soul, Inspirational a cappella workshop in Black Gospel and related styles.
Tony is a fantastic teacher of Afro-American Gospel music. He facilitates workshops in New Zealand, Australia and internationally and has a impressive ability to inspire other people. Come and share a soul-tingling weekend of singing with Tony!!
www.tonybackhouse.com
Beacon Yoga Centre, 151 South St, Beaconsfield.
Friday 7.30 – 9.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 10.00 – 3.00pm.
Weekend ticket - $175/ $155
Friday - $25/ $20
Saturday or Sunday - $95/$85
People are welcome to come for the Friday introductory session, just one day or the whole weekend.
Booking - contact Gyan gya42@yahoo.com 0415 995 121
19 – 21 April 2019
-- Albany International Folk’ n Shanty Festival
Albany International Folk’ n Shanty Festival is Free!
The purpose of the event is to celebrate international maritime folk music and history. We also recognise the huge health benefits of singing and will be raising money for worthwhile men’s health charities.
Folk and Shanty music is participative so you will hear people joining in with familiar songs and see collaboration between groups of musicians. There will also be workshops and talks to help people who want start their own groups.
Shanty singing has become a massive phenomenon in Europe and North America with huge festivals attended by tens of thousands of people. The reason is simple. It’s easy, fun and makes you feel good.
We hope that you come to Albany and enjoy the music and the beautiful south coast of WA
26-28th April 2019
-- FAIRBRIDGE FESTIVAL
More than just a music festival
Early-bird tickets are now on sale for WA’s favourite camping festival.
Back for its 27th year, Fairbridge Festival offers bucket-loads of music and dance acts, along with workshops, stalls and activities the entire family can enjoy.
Fairbridge Festival not only brings together a hand-picked program of some of the best in folk, world and roots music, but in its car-free idyllic camping grounds gives families a wealth of things to do over three full days.
DOWNLOAD PRINT FRIENDLY MEDIA RELEASE W/ ALL FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT ARTIST BIOGRAPHIES
TICKET PRICES:
Early-bird period is from Monday 14 January, 7:00am AWST until 10 February, 9:00pm AWST.
• Early-bird prices save you over 15% on full priced tickets
• Three-day festival with family camping from $485 for two adults, two children
• Three-day festival without camping from $160 for adults
• Single day tickets from $93 for adults and $56 for evening tickets.
fairbridgefestival.com.au
31 May – 3 June 2019
-- Denmark Festival of Voice
A celebration of the power and beauty of the human voice…
The Denmark Festival of Voice is an intimate festival, held every year over the WA Day long weekend in the beautiful south coastal town of Denmark, Western Australia. Every year hundreds of people come together to watch, listen, learn, laugh, share their stories and sing their hearts out.
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