Concerts

What a great night at Barwon Heads Bowl Club. The variety of material and musicianship made it one of the most enjoyable evenings I have had for some time!

Several highlights, Peter Daffy yodeling, was right up there!

The Barwon Heads impromptu children’s choir joining in the chorus of Everything I do is gonna be funky was the ultimate in audience participation.

Peter’s vocals from Stardust ( my favourite) to That’s Alright Mama kept the enthusiastic audience entertained all night.

Tunes from Tasmanian Luke Plumb and Scott Angus Grant were tight. Harmonies were great. Keyboard from Jamie Jauncey, unbelievable!

Hopefully they will be back soon, I know I will be there to catch them again.

The Funky String Band comprises Tasmanian Luke Plumb, Victorian Peter Daffy and Scotland’s Angus Grant and Jamie Jauncey.

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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 »»

20th October 2007 - Deans Marsh Public Hall, Deans Marsh, Victoria
7pm till late - gold coin donation entry -
Also featuring The Corrugations and Russell Holloway & The Billy Tea Bush Band.

LET’S HAVE A RAIN DANCE…
Many people are suffering from the prolonged drought Australia is experiencing at the moment. In 2006-07 many fodder crops failed and people on the land had to sell stock at little or no profit, buy in expensive feed and water to keep remaining stock alive, and now as we move toward spring the prospects of continued drought remain. Read more »»

The Geelong West Brass Band presents an afternoon of music from stage & screen.

Sing along or just sit back and enjoy the music from the 2007 Victorian State and Australian National Brass Band Champions. Can you think of a better way to fill in a Sunday afternoon in September?

Geelong West Town Hall, September 9th 2007 1:30pm Read more »»

Turramurra 2009 ~ January 16th-19th
Tickets SOLD OUT!
To be on the mailing list for the 2010 camp send us an email with your postal address to adam@geelongfolkmusicclub.com

The Turramurra Folk Music Camp provides an annual opportunity to make music in a relaxed and friendly setting under the glorious gum trees of Victorias Otway Ranges. Here's some video of one of the ensemble pieces from last years Turramurra camp.

Turramurra is held at “Wildwood Retreat” in the Pennyroyal Valley near Dean's Marsh, Victoria. “Wildwood Retreat” is a comfortable outdoor education camp situated on Pennyroyal Creek in a secluded valley of the Otway Ranges. Facilities include camping (unpowered), swimming pool, barbecues and bunkhouse. The camp fee does not include any meals. Please note that bunkhouse accommodation is limited to about 20 people in shared bunkrooms (up to 4 beds) and will be allocated on first come first serve basis. Entry only available to those booking in advance. Workshops run by expert tutors help people of all abilities to develop their skills in the “unplugged arts”, including guitar, fiddle and whistle playing, singing, songwriting, dancing, painting and story telling. Limited supplies of instruments are usually available at the camp - harmonica/ukulele/whistle/etc There are also opportunities to play and perform in groups of all shapes and sizes, so bring along your instruments, songs and have a go! The camp starts on Friday with registration from 5pm and a Welcome Concert at 8pm. On Saturday there's a choice of workshops and an evening dance at the Dean's Marsh hall, followed by supper and jam sessions for the night owls amongst us. The workshops continue on Sunday, and in the evening, all are invited to contribute to the Main Concert which features music, storytelling, bush theatre and every imaginable form of home grown entertainment. On Monday morning, it's farewells all round, and for many a stop at the local Berry Farm on the way home! 2008 Turramurra Folk Music Bush Camp ticket prices were: Adults (18 and over) @ $90 Own Children (5-17 years) @ $30 Other children (5-17 years) @ $35 Children under 5 years - No Charge Bunkhouse Beds @ $45 Camping is free Alternative local accommodation (separate booking required) is available at: BirdSong Retreat (5236-3201) King Parrot Cabins (5236-3372) Pennyroyal Farm Cottages (5236-3249) Take away meals, snack food and drinks will be available on-site, from Friday evening to Monday brekky. The vegetarian-friendly menu includes: cooked breakfast, pies, salads, sandwiches, fruit, barbeque, curries, casseroles, juice, cakes, etc. Ice, bread and milk will also be available. Please BYO plates, mugs and cutlery to minimise waste. No dogs please! More Information? Geelong Folk Music Club PO Box 992 Geelong Victoria 3220 adam@geelongfolkmusicclub.com Read more »»