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 Friday 18 May
-- Hot Paprika Kulcha
8pm.
Spicy melodies from Hungary and Transylvania
The musicians of neighbouring villages in Transylvania and Hungary often have completely different styles; their musical traditions are a testament to their unique histories. Five-piece band Hot Paprika captures the joy, playing the music of the village party, the wedding celebration and the lament. This is vibrant music that makes you think of nothing but the here and now. Violinist Teresa Vinci is a rare musician who expertly expresses the intricacies of regional traditions. She is accompanied by bass, viola, accordion, dulcimer and voice. Share the passion and boundless energy of Hot Paprika.
-- MUNDARING FOLK & BLUES CLUB Show starts 8:00 pm, Meals and Bar open from 7:15 pm, Tickets: $8.00.
It is always a treat to present new acts as it is also a treat to present some of our strongest supporters. This month we have the pleasure of being able to do both.
Opening this month will be a local boy who has performed under a variety of guises but comes to us as himself – David Wallace. David’s songs are indie pop with a folk flavour. He has been playing in bands since 1995 and has strong connections to the Hills.
Jeremy Boyd a long time performer at the club rejoins us this month with his unique style of guitar work and vocals.
Launching their CD “the littlest fox” will take out the middle bracket. A young trio made up of Ashlea Reale (vocals/ guitar), Jenny Gaunt (vocals/ keys/ ukulele/ cello) and Tony Surrell (percussion/ guitar/ didgeridoo) each bring unique flavours from their varied musical pasts. The trio draw influence from many different genres but their main influences include The Waifs, KT Tunstall and Josh Pyke.
Our headline act needs no introduction. Bernard Carney has been a long time supporter of the Club and we always look forward to his annual visit. We all know Bernard’s skill as a story teller and guitarist but few are aware of his contribution to various community groups through his music.
Since 1997 Bernard has been the musical director of the Working Voices Choir and 2007 saw the birth of the Spirit of the Streets choir, originally put together from sellers of the Big Issue magazine.
Of local interest Bernard has completed a series of seven songs concerning the history and characters of WA’s Rottnest Island and was commissioned to write four songs for the opening of the Western Australian Maritime Museum. These all featured on his CD ” West “
Bernard's political songs reflect his beliefs on refugees, Aboriginal issues and war and weapons manufacturers. During 1991-1992 Bernard appeared weekly on ABC TV as a political satirist for the 7.30 Report in Brisbane, summing up the week's events in song. Prior to that he wrote topical satire for ABC Radio in Perth, the Kevin Hume drive show and Ted Bull’s breakfast show.
Mundaring Folk & Blues Club,
Mundaring Sporting Club,
Coolgardie St, Mundaring,
0402 008 211
Email: mfbc_4@bigpond.com
Web: www.mfbc.iinet.au
Saturday, 19 May 2012
-- The Fancy Brothers cd launch @ Clancy's Freo
Those spiritually courageous bastard-fools of boograss, The Fancy Brothers finally unleash their long avoided debut album on Saturday May 19th at Clancy’s Fish Pub in Fremantle for the benefit of all mankind. After misleading WA’s festivals for the past few years, The Fancy Brothers took their questionable talents into Perth’s Loop Studios for two days and belted out 14 dubious bluegrass tunes about death, love, the death of love and trains and came out with a rare record of events never to be repeated. From as low as a coaster to the dizzying heights of a frisbee to the introspection of a hand mirror, this versatile album will have you dancing like a hillbilly and crying like a mule in the arms of your best friend’s mum. Bring her along to the album launch party on Saturday May 19th at Clancy’s Fremantle with support from Billy Rogers and The Country Gentlemen..
Sunday 20th May
-- Jackadder’s with Guest Performers THE GANG OF THREE.
The music of the Gang of Three (four members) spans traditional Irish/Celtic/Australian ballads and reels to U2, Van Morrison and The Whitlams. They also feature a number of original songs in the traditional style at most performances and have a strong local following. They are singularly unpretentious.
Front man Joff Davies (vocals, citurn, bodran, mandolin and whistles) is ex Press Gang and Fling. He is also a prominent Perth barrister.
Tom Percy (guitar and vocals) and writes most of the Band’s original material. By day he is a prominent Perth Queen’s Counsel.
Alan Ferguson (bass, whistles, guitar and vocals) is arguably Perth’s best known folk musician and a veteran of numerous top bands over the past two decades, including Quarefellas, Settlers and Colonials.
Matt Stapleton is a lively and talented fiddler and has been with various Perth traditional bands over the past few years. By occupation he is a music teacher.
The Gang have played together and separately at various venues in Ireland, New York, Asia and Paris; as well as interstate and in many parts of country West Australia.
Venue: at Warren Lake Hall,Teakwood Ave, Woodlands – Time: 3:00pm
Entry: $8 Adults ChildrenFree.Contact Carmel 94461558 or carmel@carmelcharlton.com for more info.
21 May
-- Monday Supper Club
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Im pleased to confirm that tickets are now on sale, featuring music by Louisa and Scott Wise.
Louisa is an award winning fiddler and songwriter from Illinois who has spent the last 30 years in Western Australia.
She is classically trained in violin but draws also on her lifelong interest in different kinds of folk music - American regional styles, Irish, Scottish and world tunes.
Scott Wise needs very little introduction. A founding member of Ten Cent Shooters and a world-famous luthier, he will accompany Louisa.
May's spoken word performer is yet to be confirmed.
Book now at summersupperclub.com
WEDNESDAY 23TH MAY 2012
-- TOBY LIVE ACOUSTIC RECORDING
IN THE FLY TRAP!
Doors Open: 7.00pm, Fly By Night.
TICKETS FOR THIS SHOW HAVE SOLD OUT!
THERE WILL BE NO DOOR SALES
Toby's first show back in Freo after a huge International tour. 20 shows in Holland, Germany and Switzerland, and also 10 Canadian shows...
Toby will be joined on stage by the amazing Joel Plymin on sax and flute (all the way from Melbourne) and also Fremantle's own Jean-Guy on harmonica. Plus there will be extra special guests on the night!
Toby's last show at the Fly Trap sold out in just one week, so grab your tickets now!
This is going to be a very special night where you get the chance to see Toby perform her more folky/emotional/ballad style songs.
www.tobymusic.com.au
Friday 25 May
-- Sangeet Sandhya Kulcha
8pm
An evening of Indian semi-classical music
Sangeet Sandhya takes you on a vibrant and melodious journey through tunes of sub-continental classical music in the form of 'Ghazal' (a semi-classical art form rich in lyrics and melody) and 'Jugalbandi' (Hindustani Indian classical vocal with sitar). Classically trained vocalist Tasneemul Galib Amit and sitarist Prithvijit Roy tell the story of the evolution of Indian semi-classical music, highlighting the purest form with different styles and flavours. Sangeet Sandhya blends a modern outlook on Indian semi-classical music with western instruments. Using a number of languages, the group presents an experience reflecting the musical history and the vast tapestry of the subcontinent.
-- SPOONFUL OF ROOTS JUSTIN WALSHE FOLK MACHINE, THE SEALS,
THE LAMMAS TIDE & JNR. BOWLES
IN THE FLY TRAP! Fly By Night.
Doors Open: 7.00pm
Presale Tickets: $10 for RTRFM subscribers and $15 for the general public from www.rtrfm.com.au
Door Tickets: $15 for RTRFM subscribers and $20 for the general public (if available)
RTRFM presents Spoonful of Roots - a two stage roots rockin' blues and folk spectacular
RTRFM's Spoonful of Roots returns this year with a bang! hosting 8 local bands at 2 of Fremantle's most iconic music venues on one night, Friday 25th May.
Get your blues fix at the Norfolk Basement with the Murder Mouse Blues Band, Hootenanny, The Hips, and Mick Parker, and have a rootsy folkin’ good time in the Fly Trap with the Justin Walshe Folk Machine, The Seals, The Lammas Tide and Jnr. Bowles.
Saturday 26th May 2012
-- The Quarefellas
presented Claire We Care Foundation - A Concert of Music and
Song to Celebrate.
Narrator: Phil Beck
At The Irish Club of WA
61 Townshend Rd
Subiaco
on
Saturday 26th May 2012 at 8pm
Tickets $25
Enquiries - Michael Murray - 0418 948 913
-- Bernard Carney's Big Beatles Singalong
at the Fremantle Workers Club 9 Henry St with John Reed Rob Kay and Reuben Kooperman
as part of the Fremantle Heritage Festival 8.00-10.00 $15 / $10 Sing the night away on a sea of nostalgia.
Tickets freoworkers@bigpond.com 9335 1840 or 0400201441
-- Iberia Kulcha
8pm
Stylish Spanish Flamenco and pure Portuguese Fado.
Neighbouring countries Portugal and Spain have given rise to two distinct yet connected musical styles. Fado from Portugal has been compared to the blues, and Flamenco from Spain is famous for its vitality. Iberia delivers with virtuosity the melody and rhythm of both countries. At the core of the band is Flamenco player Tim Andrew, regarded as one of Australia's best, and the masterful Mike Burns on Portuguese guitara. Take a musical journey to the Flamenco tablaos of Andalucia in Spain and the Fado clubs of Portugal. Iberia also features Peter Altmeier-Mort, Harry Moore and Manoli Vouyoucalos.
-- The Beggars, joined by Trev Warner, perform Australian Songbook.
Don Russell Performing Arts Centre, Murdoch Road, Thornlie , 8pm.
Brilliant country/ folk trio The Beggars perform a superb tribute to Australian songs made famous by the likes of Peter Dawson, Johnny O'Keefe, Lucky Starr, Chad Morgan and Slim Dusty.
Exceptional musicianship and vocals has won the band considerable renown, including a 2010 number one hit in the European Country Music Association charts with The Banjo Song.
In this show you will hear the group's faithful rendering of such classics as Bound for Australia, The Whale, Sulva Bay, Along the Road to Gundagai, Fatal Wedding, Way Out West and many others.
Singer/ songwriters Renee Donaghey, Quinton Dunne and Stuart Day are joined on tour by multi-award winning fiddle and dobro play Trev Warner.
Show commences 8pm. Admission: $29.90 standard; $25.50 concession; $22.50 group (10+)/ student.
info & bookings: Box Office
Phone: 9493 4577 Email: drpac@gosnells.wa.gov.au Web: www.gosnells.wa.gov.au
Friday 1 JUNE
-- Greg Hastings
7pm - 10pm
Fremantle Workers Club, 9 Henry St, Fremantle
Australian Bush Dance and Sing-along.
Greg will facilitate an evening celebrating Australian bush heritage. He will
incorporate simple traditional bush dances suitable for all ages as well as
sing-alongs and sharing his experiences of travelling this vast land, from
remote Aboriginal communities to the heart of its cities.
Come along and join in the fun while exploring the wealth of cultural
experiences that Australia has to offer.
Price: $10 / $5 Children and Workers' club members
Booking/Enquiries: freoworkers@bigpond.com; 9335 1840 or 0400201441
SATURDAY 2ND JUNE 2012
-- ERIC BOGLE & JOHN MUNRO
Doors Open: 7.30pm
Presale Tickets: $48.00 inc BF from the link below or phone* 9430 5976 (*Transaction fees apply)
Door Tickets: $49.50 inc BF (if available)
In a career spanning over 35 years, numerous tours of the USA, Canada, The British Isles, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Eric Bogle and long time music collaborator John Munro make a welcome return to WA late May and Early June 2012.
Veteran Singer/Songwriter Eric Bogle has delighted audiences worldwide with song like “ And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda “ “ No Man’s Land “ “ Now Im Easy “, Leaving Nancy and many more. His songs have been recorded by, Joan Baez, Donovan, The Poques, Mary Black, Slim Dusty, The Furey’s and others.
Eric has already retired from overseas touring commitments and is slowly reducing his workload. Be sure you don’t miss Eric and John on this short tour of WA.
There has been an addition to the line up for the forthcoming Eric Bogle Concert in June. Pete Titchener ( Ex Colcannon ) Will join Eric and John Munro playing bass guitar. Pete will Join Eric on all dates on the WA Visit which include, Albany, Bunbury and Mandurah. Tickets for the Fly by Night can be booked by phoning the Venue on 9430 5976 online www.flybynight.org
For Further info go to Eric’s web site http://ericbogle.net/
-- WAMi Northbridge Saturday Spectacular
Lineups Revealed The 2012 Northbridge Saturday Spectacular, Supported by the City of Perth will happen on Saturday June 2, and feature 56 local acts playing eight stages from 12 midday to 6pm.
With two outdoor stages (Northbridge Piazza and Perth Cultural Centre Wetlands Stage), and six indoor venues (Ya Ya's, The Mustang Bar, Universal Bar, The Court, Brass Monkey and The Bird), the Saturday Spectacular will once again be a smorgasbord of musical goodness, with all genres and styles represented on the day.
The Brass Monkey acoustic stage will open with the sweet tunes of 2011 Song of the Year Grand Prize Winner Timothy Nelson, before solo acoustic pop musician Jason Ayres, sweet indie folk duo Patient Little Sister, foot stomping blues rocker Chris Matthews, soulful blues and roots performer Joel Barker, guitar playing singer/songwriter Morgan Bain and raw blues and folk performer Junior Bowles.
The huge celebration of WA music is free, giving Perth the chance to see some of their favourite local bands performing around the Northbridge precinct. As in past years, the WAMi Craft Awards will be presented at the various venues throughout the day as below, and RTRfm will be broadcasting live from the event at Northbridge Piazza.
For further information, wam.asn.au/wamifestival
June 1-3rd
-- Denmark Festival of Voice Denmark Arts is proud to announce a great line-up of acts for the 2012 Denmark Festival of Voice at the beginning of June.
From Melbourne comes Aluka. With a passion for experimentation and creativity, the Aluka Ladies are on a constant quest to reinvent A cappella, refuting that a vocalist was somehow less of a technical artist than someone with an instrument in their hands. They have fostered a musical bond, forming inventive sound scapes of vivid sonic colour with nothing but their vocal chords.
Our spectacular massed singing events during the festival will be led by Melbourne-based Stephen Taberner, a great choir leader and performer who will be giving the Big Sing workshops and other special treats. And he will appear on the same program with the brilliant and bizarre Spooky Men of the West, a phenomenon he instigated, in concert, workshops and in the street!
As well as Stephen, soloists who will inspire and entertain include Gina Williams, a singer-songwriter-story teller, a Noongar daughter with proud Kija links - her music lifts your spirits and soothes your soul. Also Rory Faithfield is home from Ireland with wistful, romantic, deeply felt songs, beautifully crafted and sung with a voice that pours sincerity and emotion over every line and note. And Valanga Khoza is back to explore South African stories, traditional rhythms and harmonies through voice and movement.
Choirs continue to be a prominent part of the festival and this year include A Kappella Munda, Bunbury Men of Song, Cleanskins, Gay & Lesbian Singers of WA, Madjitil Moorna, The Real Sing, with local choirs Eklektika, SeeTB, Something In the Air, Cantare and Louise McKenna with Southern Skylarks. Choirs will be showcased in the Voice Moves Big Sound Concert including festival favourite Bernard Carney’s Working Voices.
The Have A Go News Festival Club will be back, with more opportunities for singing together than ever before, including a special treat or two. And as always, a whole world of workshops will be offered by our headliners and many more. And then there is the growing ‘Fringe” to the festival with events in the Denmark Hotel, local wineries, cafes and a garden-roofed hobbit house. Something for everyone!
Festival Program on The Web Site
This year we have a total of 23 Concerts and 21 Workshops held over 3 nights and 2 days. The first concert which is a free Children's event starts at 4 pm on Friday 1st. The last event is the Festival Club continuing until the late hours of Sunday night. It's a weekend you will have happy memories about for years to come. It's a full programme which will have you scratching your head wondering which events you really want to enjoy. The unfortunate thing is you can't go to all of them but you can pick what suits your taste. To get a good look at the draft programme schedule and all the artists bios go to our web site
www.dfov.org.au.
Saturday 9 June
-- Kijimuna Kulcha
8pm.
The Spirit of Okinawa, Japan.
Kijimuna take their name from a small Okinawan mythical wood spirit. The members play the sanshin, a three-string instrument also from Okinawa. Kijimuna's repertoire is a mix of traditional Okinawan folk songs and contemporary Okinawan pop songs. They are sung in the Okinawan language and in the regional dialects of the Ryukyu Islands. The troupe's aim is to preserve and promote the Okinawan culture through their music. Other instruments incorporated by Kijimuna include Okinawan taiko drums and sanba, a castanet-like instrument consisting of three small pieces of wood. Special guest, multi-instrumentalist Chiho Kagawa, will play sanshin and sing.
Friday 15 June
-- The Spooky Men of the West Kulcha
8pm.
All-male 17-piece a cappella group.
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to choir practice, along come The Spookies. The Spooky Men of the West - an all-male 17-piece a cappella group - are the western chapter of The Spooky Men's Chorale, brainchild of Stephen Taberner. They present a unique vocal brand of pointless grandeur, magnificent manhomerie and poignant pathos, singing a range of ancient Georgian songs alongside originals and their special versions of well-known favourites. Their manly voices and tender blend will make you laugh or cry - possibly both at the same time.
20th-23rd June
-- ‘Celtic Divas’ presents a glittering array of artists to perform a beautiful set of songs that emerge from the timeless and windswept landscapes of an ancient world that still lives on in the modern imagination. With elegant accompaniment from some of Ireland and Australasia’s top musicians, they bring us on a journey of movement and migration, through leaving and homecoming, sharing with us the beauty and a poignancy of nations steeped in love, loss and joy. Celtic Divas will introduce the beautiful Irish duo Lumiere, featuring Éilis Kennedy and Pauline Scanlon. We’ll also hear the sublime vocals of Noriana Kennedy and Nicola Joyce (Grada) as they weave an evocative and haunting showcase.
Biography:
Four of Ireland’s most prominent folk singers are heading to Australasia for what promises to be an unforgettable musical experience.
Lumiere is a duo from Dingle, in West Kerry, featuring Pauline Scanlon and Éilís Kennedy. These two singers have amassed a huge song collection from their families and the rich traditions of their homeland - steeped in history and the Irish language. In a singing style that is rare and unique, Lumiere takes something that is age old and re-imagines it simply and beautifully. Since joining forces with legendary producer John Reynolds (Sinead O Connor and U2), Lumiere has been enjoying critical acclaim all over the globe, and now bring their gift of storytelling in song and on stage to New Zealand.
Nicola Joyce, best known as the lead singer of Gráda, has released two critically acclaimed albums to date. The latest, Natural Angle, was recorded with Grammy award-winning icon and producer, Tim O’Brien, and was named by USA’s National Public Radio as one of the Top 5 Folk Albums of 2010. Having toured extensively over 25 countries in the last six years, Nicola has earned her prominent place in a new generation of Irish folk singers.
Noriana Kennedy, from Dublin, presents a songbook stretching generations and diverse genres. Likened by many to a young Mary Black, she has the gift of being able to touch the listener through understatement and simplicity. Her debut album Ebb n Flow gained her international recognition and marks the first assured steps into what promises to be a long journey.
The Band: The musical director of Celtic Divas is Gerry Paul from New Zealand. With his driving guitar style Gerry is one of Irelands most favoured folk guitarists with ten years experience playing with top contemporary Irish group, Gráda. The Celtic Diva band also features Australian fiddle talent Chris Stone. Chris is an exquisite and elegant fiddle player with a background in Scottish and classical styles. Hailing from Galway, singer songwriter, Noelie McDonnell voice and guitar playing has brought him to share the stage with such luminiaries as Greg Brown, Eddie Reader and Luka Bloom.
Wed 20th June - Albany Entertainment Centre
Thurs 21st June - Bunbury New Lyric Theatre
Fri 22nd June - Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
Sat 23rd June - Perth Octagon Theatre
Saturday 23 June
-- The Pepperjacks Kulcha
8pm. Fine harmonies on a bouncy bed of Blues and Ragtime
The Pepperjacks are an accomplished acoustic ensemble from Albany, performing original music and arrangements of tunes that encompass the genres of folk, blues, bluegrass and ragtime. The band uses a range of fine acoustic instruments that support close-harmony singing, delivering a joyful sound that crosses all age barriers. The Pepperjacks move from up-beat, toe-tapping dance tunes to song-stories that reflect life experiences. Their growing list of tunes sung in different languages now includes the occasional foray into continental ballads sung in Italian and some French 'Cajun' songs.
Friday 29 June
-- Richard Walley and family Kulcha
8pm. A walk through time interacting and entertaining.
Dr Richard Walley is a Nyoongar artist, spokesman, musician and dancer who practices multiple Nyoongar artforms with the blessing and guidance of his elders. He and his family will present an enthralling evening in three acts. Koora - 'the past' - features traditional music, dance and stories connecting people, places, plants and animals. Yay - 'the present' - blends traditional and contemporary music to integrate stories of urban and bush life with movement. Boorda - 'the future' - is mesmerising, contemporary Indigenous trance dance.
Saturday 30 June
-- The Beaten Luthier Kulcha
8pm. Savour the Indian and Middle Eastern Silk Road.
Michael Zolker of Daramad teams up with Josh Hogan and Glenn Rogers from Taal Naan and Mukti, to showcase the Indian and Middle Eastern flavours of The Silk Road infused with rhythm. Playing original tunes, as well as compositions by such world music greats as Anouar Brahem, Avishai Cohen and Selva Ganesh, The Beaten Luthier brings the ancient music of the Oud together with the modern hybrid Sitar-Guitar (Rogers' own creation). Join them as they cook up a mid-winter storm.
August 26 to 31 - 2012
-- Koora Retreat Centre - Koorarawalyee
Songwriting Wilderness Retreat
Spend three days at a remote wilderness site free from distractions to allow the creative energy to arise within as you contemplate the unstructured world around you. You can work individually or collaborate in your songwriting. At the end of each day there will be song sharing around the campfire.
Koora is a base camp for desert pilgrims who wish to experience the wilderness and explore desert spirituality, alone and in community. Koorarawalyee is 435km east of Perth along Great Eastern Highway. It can be reached by either road or rail.
Each year Rev Dr Anna Killigrew and Rev Peter Harrison organise a number or retreats that include Walking Hunt’s Track, Winter Wilderness Retreat and Wild Women’s Retreat. This year they will include a Songwriting Widerness Retreat.
A five million star venue provides single accommodation for up to 16 people in dongas, with camp fire, shared toilet and shower facilities, group preparation of meals, and close contact with local flora, fauna and weather. This is a wilderness experience, not a holiday destination.
The Favourite Activities of recent pilgrims have been:
Wild camping, bush walking, morning and evening prayer, retreat programs, land restoration activities, historic site conservation, artistic pursuits, exploring the history of this site, companionship around the campfire, and joining in wilderness retreats.
It is a wonderful opportunity to get close to nature and get those creative juices going.
If you are interested in coming along phone 90242464 and speak to Rev Dr Anna Killigrew or contact Carmel carmel@carmelcharlton.com
Visit http://kooraretreat.yolasite.com/ to find out more about Koora Retreat Centre
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