October, 2007

Just a reminder about some songwriter events coming up...
Saturday Oct 27 2007
Blarney Bulletin / Yelp Songwriters Session at the Fleurieu Folk Festival in Willunga
2:30pm (until we run out of songs) @ the Alma Hotel dining room, Hill St Willunga
Saturday Nov 3 2007
Blarney Bulletin / Yelp Songwriters Forum at the Maldon Folk Festival
2:30 - 3:30pm @ the Baptist Church Hall
featuring Dennis O'Keeffe (Geelong), Martin McKenna (Baynton), Geoff McArthur (Ballarat), Marni Sheehan (Maldon), and Kevin McCarthy!
Sunday Nov 4 2007
Blarney Bulletin / Yelp Songwriters Session at the Maldon Folk Festival
4:30pm (until we run out of songs) @ the Clydesdale Room in the Maldon Hotel Read more »»

One of the things I love about going to Open-Mic nights at the folk club, is that I never cease to be amazed at the variety and strength of talent that comes along to participate. Geelong seems to produce an well of musical and entertainment talent that, at times, appears bottomless. The October Open-Mic was no exception, and once again a full evening of high quality entertainment kept the audience attentive all night. Read more »»

Tickets for the 2008 Turramurra Folk Music Camp are now on sale. To purchase tickets for the camp, download the application form below, print it out and mail back to us with your payment. Remember, the camp often sells out quite quickly so if you're after tickets, get onto it ASAP. This is a sensational family music event which will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2008. This will be a magic event, don't miss out!!! Read more »»

Sunday 14 October 2007
Sharon Shannon in concert at The Rose!
With Mike Mcgoldrick, Dezi Donnelly & Jim Murray.
The Rose, 220 The Great Ocean Road Torquay Vic 3228 Phone: (03) 5261 2038
Tickets $35 ~ Lunch and show package $65 ~ Show from 3pm www.daisydiscs.com/ss/

Sharon Shannon defies casual brilliance. She plays accordion with carefree fluidity, virtuosic but not flashy, performing traditional Irish music with contemporary freshness. Don't miss this show! FANTASTIC!!!!

For the first time in the history of the Open-Mic events, last night saw a FULL BOARD of performers signed up BEFORE we'd even setup the PA! With record numbers of performers and punters turning out for a great night of free entertainment, the Open-Mic has confirmed it's here to stay! Read more »»

Sunday 7th October 2007
Tiffany Eckhardt with guest Dave Steel
CD Launch “Perfect Day” ~ Tickets $15 or $12 concession.
The Rose, 220 The Great Ocean Road Torquay Vic 3228 ph:5261 2038 Dinner and show package available $40 ~ Show starts 2pm

Tiffany has established a solid reputation as one of Australia's finest singers and songwriters. With five excellent CD releases and numerous festival and concert shows under her belt, Tiffany has spent the last couple of years raising her two children, and performing only locally. www.tiffanyeckhardt.com Read more »»

Coming up in October we have a real treat, local bluegrass group ‘Ad Hoc’ as well as Melbourne duo 'Kevin Parsell & Maureen Beggs'.

Kevin and Maureen draw on a wide variety of folk styles and tunes from around the world. Joining Kevin and Maureen later in the evening will be banjo virtuoso Jim Golding. Jim is probably better known as a member of the highly entertaining ‘Coolgrass’ and is a wonderful exponent of all things banjo. Read more »»

Just back from another fantastic weekend away up at Roses Gap Folk Music Camp in The Grampians in north west Victoria.

She was a wild old weekend and all those camping were doin' it tough! But, as usual, through the rain, the cold and the wind comes a feeling of musical community that is so rare these days!

More pictures to come soon, but until then, there's a snap I took at the accordion workshop run this year by the wonderful George Butrumlis!