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What’s not to love about The Folk Centre!?
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Fully Licenced venue   I   Food available @ most events   I   Perfect for families and groups   I 
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Listening Venue, appreciating artists! (no contesting with TV sports & Pokies!)   I
I   Children under 12 are always FREE   I   Family & Disability friendly   I   FREE Parking!   I


Folk Federation of South Australia... Board News:

Special General Meeting to discuss the future of the Folk Federation and Folk Centre - to be held August 8 @ the Folk Centre

Call for Treasurer... Call for Volunteers... Infolkus by Email... Folk & Arts Register... Donations


July 2010 at the Folk Centre

SoundWaves - Performance
Thursday 29th July, 11am-2pm
FREE entry ~ All Welcome

SoundWaves is a new contemporary music project for people with a disability. We offer a monthly performance event as well as 2 workshop sessions per month to develop participants’ musical skills.

SoundWaves is the place for experimentation in all areas of electronic music, from DJ to hip hop and everything in between. It provides a safe and supportive environment for aspiring performers to work with a band or develop solo performance skills. SoundWaves gives you the opportunity to work alongside some of Adelaide’s top performers and musicians.

Beginning in July, SoundWaves workshops will be held on the first and third Thursday of each month. The integrated SoundWaves music event will be held on the last Thursday of each month.

For more information contact Tony Doyle on tdoyle.visions@bigpond.com.au


 

David Rovics (USA)
Thursday 29th July, 8pm
Adults: $16      Conc: $14    Members: $12

"Songs of Social Significance"

David Rovics grew up in a family of classical musicians in Wilton, Connecticut, and became a fan of populist regimes early on. By the early 90's he was a full-time busker in the Boston subways and by the mid-90's he was travelling the world as a professional flat-picking rabble-rouser. These days David lives with his family in Portland, Oregon and tours regularly on four continents, playing for audiences large and small at cafes, pubs, universities, churches, union halls and protest rallies.

He has shared the stage with a veritable of who's who of the left in two dozen countries, and has had his music featured on Democracy Now!, BBC, Al-Jazeera and other networks. His essays are published regularly on CounterPunch elsewhere, and the 200+ songs he makes available for free on the web have been downloaded more than a million times.

Most importantly, he's really good. He will make you laugh, he will make you cry, he will make the revolution irresistible.

"Listen to David Rovics..." - Pete Seeger

"...the peace poet and troubador for our time." - Cindy Sheehan

"David Rovics is the musical version of Democracy Now!" - Amy Goodman


Candice & Nadinne
with support from SA Singer/Songwriter Danny Hooper
Official CD Launch - Breakin' It Down

Friday 30th July, 8pm
Adults: $16      Conc: $14    Members: $12
(+ once of CD discount offer for the launch only!) catering & bar facilities available

Stop Press! Candice & Nadinne receive positive album review in "Capital News"!

Candice Austin and Nadinne Riddell have already been compared to The Judds, and one listen to their superb new album shows this comparison to be well and truly deserved. Pure harmonies, 12 great songs and quality production from Nashville-based Australian producer MARK MOFFATT make this one the year’s standout releases to date. Highlight tracks include It Happens, Sure Feels Like Love and the current single and title track Breakin’ It Down. The beautiful ballad My Revenge showcases CANDICE & NADINNE’s superb vocals perfectly as does Like I’m Leavin’ and the cheeky Not No But Hell No. Candice & Nadinne have already tasted local and International success following the release of their debut album Just Another Day back in 2004 and Breaking It Down is poised to take this immensely talented duo to even greater heights. With young talent like this on show, the future of Australian country music is in very good hands. Daryl Kirkup, Courtesy Capital News

~ Best International Country Song 2008 for their single 'I Dream of You and Smile' Canadian Exclusive Magazine, Toronto Canada
~ Multi Award winning artists (including for the SCALA International Songwriting Competition)
~ Nominated in the top five for the Country Section in Music Oz Independent Artists
~ Nominated top five in the Tasmanian and New Zealand Independent Artist Album Of The Year Awards for their debut album 'Just Another Day' (2004).

Join us for the official launch of Candice & Nadinne's new album "Breaking It Down" on July 30th at the SA Folk Centre (cnr George St & South Rd, Thebarton). Buy a ticket and receive a once only chance for a five dollar discount on the album!! PLUS special guest support by South Australian Singer/Songwriter Danny Hooper!

Identical twins and country music duo ‘Candice & Nadinne’ celebrate two great feats in their music career. As well as signing an exclusive management contract with Arts Management Consultant, Tamarra Latham, their first single ‘Breakin’ It Down’ from their brand new album is heading up the Country Music charts and receiving great reviews.

Supported by SA Singer/Songwriter Danny Hooper and backed by an awesome band consisting of Anthony Stewart, BJ Barker, Kevin Bergen & Rohan Austin this is a night not to be missed!

DOORS OPEN 7.30 - Pre-book to avoid disappointment: 8354 4606

www.candiceandnadinne.com.au
www.myspace.com/candiceandnadinne

Breakin' it Down - airing on CMC - request it at www.countrymusicchannel.com.au


Elf Winter
with Louisa John-Krol and Spiral Dance
 Saturday 31 July, 7.30pm
(doors open 7pm)


Greek Lyceum Dancers
Held every Tuesday at the Folk Centre
Senior B’s: 7:00 – 8:00 pm Senior A’s: 8:00 – 10:00 pm

The Greek Lyceum of South Australia, Inc. is an incorporated, non-profit Adelaide-based Greek-Australian school of Greek dance and culture whose principal role is the fostering of Greek Dance and Culture to South Australian children and young adults. 
Their mission is to present and perpetuate the rich history and traditions of the songs, dances, music and costumes of Greece to the greater public.


Colonial Dancers
Held every Wednesday at the Folk Centre

Founded in 1979, the Adelaide Colonial Dancers aim to preserve, revive and teach colonial dances,
thus also fostering the charm of yesteryear. Colonial dances are those social dances popular in Australia from European settlement to Federation, including Polkas, Mazurkas, Waltzes and Quadrilles. Although common to the rest of the world, through isolation and ethnic heritage of towns and villages, many of these common dances have developed distinct regional flavours.


August 2010 at the Folk Centre


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Creole Cowboyz
 Saturday, 7 August
Adults: $20      Conc: $18    Members: $16
OR Pre-Book for $15!  

 ....IT'S GETTING CLOSER!!!!!!!!!
... Saturday August 7th is the launch of the new Creole cowboyZ album "Get Up & Dance!!"
....  
with a musical and culinary extravaganza at the 
Folk Centre, Cnr George Street and South Road, Thebarton,
 
from 6pm until late,
including dance sessions for those who just can't keep their feet still!!!

That's right, discounted tickets ARE NOW on pre-sale
 from the Folk Centre
for the long-awaited Album Launch ..  get in early and save!!
 

Book your tickets now at $15 pp (will be $20 at the door) and even get a further $5 discount on the Album purchase price on the night...
 
just by showing your pre-sale ticket stub...!!

 ... Our extended dance floor area for the night will limit the usual table space.....so book now, 'coz when it's sold out, it's sold out!!!!!
...see the details below on how to contact the Folk Centre for bookings.
The BoyZ will be hosting an evening of food, fun, merriment with fabulous 
Louisiana-style foods and snacks

for sale so you can get right into the music and dancing!!

We REALLY would like you to share this fabulous evening with us, and hear the music we have enjoyed creating for this Album......


SINGERS SESSION
Sunday 8th August, 5pm-9pm.

Every second Sunday of the month we welcome singers and audience members to join the fellowship at the ever popular Singers' Session.
All ages and genres are welcome; you can sing solo or sing along with the "sing around group"... or listen and enjoy!
Bring your voices and instruments and join the circle of music.
Gold coin donation + $5 for shared pizza supper.

 

Felicity Urquhart ~ CMAA 2010 Female Artist of the Year
Saturday 14th August, 8pm
(Indie / Folk / Country)

PLUS Industry insight workshop / info session!! Sunday 15th August
Package tickets available... stay tuned for more info

 


2010 FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR (CMAA Country Music Awards of Australia)
2009 ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) Awards Nominee

It takes an extraordinary artist to emerge on each new album with a fresh, original and dynamic sound - yet at the same time stay completely true to herself. But integrity is a vital part of Felicity Urquhart's music as her new album shows.

Produced by highly respected producer Brad Jones (Bob Evans, Josh Rouse, Richard Julian), this is an album that transcends musical boundaries, combining Felicity's exquisite voice and extraordinary songs with a simple thread of truth.

 

 

 

 


Anna Buntovnikova and Dido Durmanovic
Friday 27th August, 7pm (doors open 6.30)
Adults: $16    Conc/Stud: $14    Memb: $12

@ The Folk Centre… They will perform Anna’s own songs as well as the most famous traditional Russian songs and romances. It must be mentioned that Russian songs with their distinctive melodies and harmonies were always very attractive to great performers. Deanna Durbin, Luciano Pavarotty, Mary Hopkin and many others loved to sing them because of their sparkling and magical nature.

Russian songs are unique in that many different moods and feelings are unrestrainedly merged into one concoction of sentiment that let you experience in unison both happiness and grief; anger and love... Anna’s deep voice and Dido’s great guitar skills will immerse you in the crux of Russian stage performance.

See here for the full bio of Anna Buntovnikova & Dido Durmanovic

 


September 2010 at the Folk Centre

 


Amber Lawrence - When It All Comes Down
support from SA artist Mell Preusker

Sunday 12th September 2010
Special Matinee Show: 1pm
(doors open 12.30)
Prices TBC

 

When it all comes down to it, Amber Lawrence, the award-winning singer-songwriter has much to be proud of – having just been announced as the inaugural winner of the “Telstra Horizon Award” at the 2010 Tamworth Golden Guitar Awards. The award is to commend a young artist for their success in touring, recording, song writing and performing and whilst being young themselves, are excellent mentors.

This comes off the back of the release of Amber’s second album “When It All Comes Down” which received 3 prestigious Golden
Guitar nominations for the 2010 awards, and is described as “country gold” (Herald Sun) and “one of the must have albums of 2009” (Capital News)

2008 "was a year I didn’t plan for,” she said. “My dad got sick in February. He’d come to the Golden Guitar Awards and saw me sing on the Awards show, but when he came home from the festival he went straight to hospital for treatment.” “We all thought he could survive it, and every day, for five months, I’d go to the hospital and sit and write. It was good because I’d play the songs I’d written to Dad and get his feedback. Sadly, he passed away six months before the album was produced, but he definitely had an input into the song selection, so this is a really special album for me – a healing album in a way.” says Amber.

“It’s actually surprising how happy this album is. I have a very positive outlook on life and I guess that’s reflected in the songs on this album”.

The result is an album full of inspiration, fun, and happiness. Amber certainly has a way with words, and her cheeky personality and emotive vocals are what shines through on this album.


Blackheart
Friday 17th September, 8pm

Blackheart are Chrissy Mostyn and Rick Pilkington.

Just three years in they are widely regarded as the fastest rising stars of the new folk generation having become established for both their live concerts, their outstanding debut album ‘Indigo’ and now their brand new CD 'Invisible'.

The last three years have seen them headline their own successful tours across the UK, Scotland and Ireland, a major city tour as guest of Jared Osmond of the famous Osmond family, a TV commercial soundtrack and worldwide radio play including Radio 2 Spotlight Song of the Day twice.

Their songwriting blends folk, country and even rock influences to create a unique style of beautifully crafted, instantly memorable songs that has been christened by the media ‘urban folk’. Their highly personal songs paint pictures of their lives with subjects such as hometowns, marriage, faith, redundancy, bereavement and even suicide all being treated with the sensitive, intellectual lyrical observation that is becoming the trademark of their work.

Their live shows combine the unforgettable lemon and honey voice of Chrissy Mostyn and jaw-dropping acoustic guitar playing of Rick Pilkington with highly entertaining audience interaction as they tell the stories behind their songs.

Plans for 2010 include third album ‘Songs From a Satellite’ to be released in the Autumn, plus extensive tours of the UK, Ireland and Australia.


 


Eric Bogle and John Munro
"The Birthday Bash!"

Saturday 25th September, 8pm
 

Eric and John are both September babies,
and to celebrate their combined total of 130 years on planet Earth
intend to mark the occasion with a few old songs and even older jokes........

Adults: $30   Conc/Stud: $27   Members: $24
Pre-book to avoid disappointment 8354 4606

 


Braemar
Friday 3rd December, 7.30pm (for 8pm start)

Based in Melbourne, Braemar, consisting of Eddie Lewis and Marc de Rijk, is undoubtedly one of Australia’s best Celtic duos, delighting audiences around the country with an impressive performance resumé of classic Scottish and Irish songs.  The duo is renowned for lavish harmonies and for its “passionate commitment ... to continuing the tradition of the Celtic diaspora”

Braemar was formed in early 2004 and since then has performed everywhere from the Australian Celtic Festival at Glen Innes to the pre-match national anthem slot at a Wallabies v Scotland Rugby Union Test to entertaining Prince Edward during the Melbourne Commonwealth Games.  Wherever they perform the duo receives critical acclaim from audiences and peers alike.

Braemar's albums, Beirt Leaids (2004) and Eire and Alba, Songs of the Gael (2006) were exceptionally well received by fans and critics alike. The pair has recorded a ‘theme’ album of "Lochaber No More’ which was released in late 2008.  The national launch of this album was at the National Celtic Festival at Portarlington in June 2009, where the performance of "Lochaber No More" received  standing ovations from full houses at each of its two performances.


Check back soon for more great acts
coming to the Folk Centre


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Contact the Folk Centre
Phone
Ph: +61 8 8354 4606
Fx: +61 8 8354 4609
Street Address
Cnr of South Road & George Street
Thebarton, South Australia
Office Hours
Tue-Fri: 10am-5pm
Email info@folk-sa.asn.au
Postal Address
Folk Federation of SA
P.O. Box 525 Adelaide, SA, 5001