April, 2008

Jan 24th 6pm Trades Hall Basement, Geelong

Brian Fraser’s song writing and finger-picking guitar-playing talents, combined with his gruff vocal style and entertaining showmanship, have been acclaimed around the country.

This was proven in 2002 when his 2001 release Sitting On The Corner was in the final nominations for Australian Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year, at the Australian Chain Awards. Read more »»

Here's some advanced notice of some of the amazing shows coming up which include some international acts who are touring Australia and headlining major music festivals across the country Read more »»

The eleventh Lake School of Celtic Music Song and Dance begins this Sunday January 3 2010 from 1.30pm. About 500 people are expected to flock to the Western District village of Koroit for the week long activities of learning and performing the many and varied celtic arts. Read more »»

The attached document is the DRAFT fire plan for the 2010 Turramurra Folk Music Camp.

BY POPULAR DEMAND The next banjo workshop is Sun Dec 20th, 3PM - 5PM SUNDAY AFTERNOONS AT IRISH MURPHY’S GEELONG

Experienced teachers—Mark Wardle and Peter Somerville, will take you on a thorough workout of bluegrass banjo techniques, from simple rolls and chords through to playing backup and lead solos. Together with over 60 years of teaching experience between them, Mark and Peter will provide you with all the learning materials you will need including notes, tablature and hints and tips on how to set up your banjo. Read more »»

Special open mic guests to perform at the Xmas Party include:

Michelle Meehan Michaela Hickey Bree-Arne Trio Myra McRae Band Paula's Jazz Quartet Chandra...plus more

Big wine and goodie hamper raffle...

Sunday Nov 29th 2009

Chandra have been inspiring audiences in Central Victoria with their unique blend of magical harmonies and versatile instrumental styles. The three female family band members formed after having years of magical evenings of jamming with guitar's, violin's & flute's! Jill Meehan and daughter Michelle Meehan and Jill's sister Joy Lamprell, have been performing together all their lives. A wonderful family blend of spiritual celtic/folk/jazz/blues influences. Jill Meehan describes the band as: "We love the kinship of Read more »»

This report just in from our good friend Malcolm MacDonald from the Sleepy Hollow Blues Club - thanks Malcolm!

God I feel crook! I have to stop doing this. Two years ago I came to Maldon and went home early with food poisoning (self induced). Last year I made a break at the last minute from St Vincents to get here. And this year I was feeling green before I even got here.

I had been deciding whether to camp, but in the end I realized it was going to be a big enough effort just to get here. Also, a double bed at Jo's, electricity, a working toilet and almost running hot water was just too much to resist. Read more »»

A DIARY ENTRY FOR JAZZ FANS

Jazz fans should get along to the Geelong Hotel on October 28, for an exciting and varied program organised by Gordon Institute music students.

‘Jazz az!’ will feature the vocal (Acapella) ensemble, the Gordon Big Band and a group of extremely talented young musicians, including saxophonist Jacqueline Wong, drummer Nic Doncon, keyboard player and guitarist Dave Adams, singer and guitarist Travis Brinnand and trumpeter Ben Barnett. Read more »»

On Saturday 3 October at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre it was announced that the Apollo Bay Music Festival was awarded Regional Arts Victoria’s Contemporary Cultural Development Award. Read more »»