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Summary of Past Events - 2003
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Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 10.00am-5.00pm
| January 2003, Folk Centre Events | |
| Friday 17th | SULA (Scandanavia/Scotland) - acclaimed traditional music group celebrating the common traditional origins of Nordic and Scottish music. |
| February 2003, Folk Centre Events | |
| Thursday 6th | CHRIS WHILE & JULIE MATTHEWS - are two of England's finest performers. The last time they played the Folk Centre the place was packed, and they lef the audience screaming for more. If you missed them last year, get in early and make sure you don't miss them this time around. Supported by Adelaide's own Raw Honey (Sue Pratten and Miranda Bradley). |
| Saturday 8th | REUBEN & ASH FAST HORSE - present Native American dance, storytelling and song in this unique performance. |
| Sunday 23rd | WIDE OPEN JAM SESSION - This is a great general session for musicians of all persuasions; folk, blues, country, world, whatever. All welcome. Bring your instrument of choice and be part of the creative process. NOTE: 2pm-5pm |
| Friday 28th | THE BIG CEILIDH - presents music, dance, and Craic with Ceilidh band 2Be Sure 2Be Sure. In the spirit of a real Ceilidh, meet new people - and dance with them! All dances called. |
| March 2003, Folk Centre Events | |
| Saturday 1st | VENUS RISING - The Venus Rising Music Festival is a dynamic event celebrating, showcasing and encouraging the artistic and musical talents of women. In 2003 for the very first time Venus Rising will be heading out onto the road presenting over 17 female performers in concert in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Hobart. The Adelaide show will feature the following performers: Sally Dastey, Rachel Gaudry, Sarah Giufre, Emaline Delapaix, Alicia-C, Shiney, Anthea, Poppi Doser & more! $16/$14 early bird discount and all ages show. |
| Tuesday 11th | FELPEYU (Spain) - are a sensational group playing traditional Asturian Celtic music from Spain. (Subject to final confirmation). |
| Wednesday 12th | APODOMI COMPANIA (Greece) - get ready for a wonderful traditional music concert featuring Greek Rembetika and Cretan Music from one of the world's best Greek traditional acts. |
| Thursday 13th | APODOMI COMPANIA (Greece) - Yes, we anticipate that one concert will not be enough to satisfy the demand to see this group. |
| Friday 14th | GRAND MOTHER DRUM (Alaska) - A unique cultural night of musical healing, drumming, traditional shaman ritual, and community culture. |
| Thursday 20th | THE HICKORY PROJECT (USA) - presents a superb blend of traditional and innovative bluegrass music that is fast, smooth, dynamic and bold. This is bluegrass music designed for the 21st Century! |
| Friday 21st | ROCKY RIVER BUSH BAND - present the 'One World Beat' Bush Dance with proceeds going to the Bushfire Recovery Appeal. This evening of music and dance will have you up out of your chairs and kicking up your heels late into the night. Bring the family and join in the fun. All dances called. |
| Saturday 22nd | JOHN SCHUMANN - former front man with Redgum, and writer of the classic 'I Was Only 19', John Schumann is one of Australia's most respected singer-songwriters. Supported by Jo Schmidt. |
| Sunday 23rd | SCOTTISH QUIZ AFTERNOON - fundraiser for Scottish Radio on EBI-FM. All welcome. |
| Thursday 27th | HARRY MANX (CANADA) - makes a welcome return to the Folk Centre. A must for lovers of blues guitar, and great singing. His CD 'Dog My Cat' won the USA Blues Album of The Year. |
| Friday 28th | THE BIG CEILIDH - presents music, dance, and Craic with Ceilidh band 2Be Sure 2Be Sure. In the spirit of a real Ceilidh, meet new people - and dance with them! All dances called. |
| Saturday 29th | AKASA - Are an all female, four piece a'capella group who wowed audiences at the last Victor Harbor Folk Festival in 2001. Now they are back to wow us some more. |
| Sunday 30th | WIDE OPEN JAM SESSION - This is a great general session for musicians of all persuasions; folk, blues, country, world, whatever. All welcome. Bring your instrument of choice and be part of the creative process. NOTE: 2pm-5pm |
| Sunday 30th | KRIS DEMEANOR & BAND (Canada) - Kris is a superb independant singer-songwriter whose folk-rock performance will knock your socks off. |
| April 2003, Folk Centre Events | |
| Friday 4th | ROY BAILEY (UK) - England's leading political folk singer on tour. Radical folk songs of the people by the master interpreter. This show will sell out for sure. |
| Saturday 5th | TOTALLY GOURDGEOUS - Madcap mayhem from one of Australia's most inventive acts. Folk meets Jazz and Cabaret. |
| Sunday 6th | AUDREY AULD - Returns to the Folk Centre for the third time, for what is sure to be another great performance from this rising talent in Australian country music. Audrey will be supported by Adelaide's own The Yearlings who are also making a name for themselves on the national stage. |
| Friday 11th | COUNTRY MUSIC MUSTER - Radio Adelaide (formerly 5UV) is putting together this night of great entertainment and it promises to be a big one. More details soon. |
| Saturday 12th | MARGRET ROADKNIGHT - Celebrating 40 years in Australian 'showbiz', we present the quenn of Australian folk and blues. From her origins as a Peacenik singer, Margret has progressed to Diva of the folk world. |
| Sunday 13th | JEANETTE WORMALD - hails from South Australia's mallee region, and has released several highly acclaimed albums, including her latest release Messenger Bird. Jeanette's performances are always a pleasure to experience, and this show will be no exception. |
| Friday 18th to Monday 21st |
WE ARE GOING TO CANBERRA FOR THE NATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL - See you at the South Australian 'village' which will showcase the states culture, history and music to the thousands of Festival participants. |
| Saturday 26th | MARA! - Internationally renowned folk/jazz world music virtuoso's Mara! present spellbinding traditional music of Europe, from Britain to the Balkans. |
| Sunday 27th | WIDE OPEN JAM SESSION - This is a great general session for musicians of all persuasions; folk, blues, country, world, whatever. All welcome. Bring your instrument of choice and be part of the creative process. NOTE: 2pm-5pm |
| Sunday 27th | JERRY EPSTEIN (USA) - Jerry is a renowned singer of traditional folksongs of the USA. This is his second visit to the Centre in as many years. |
| May 2003, Folk Centre Events | |
| Saturday 3rd | THE GRAND OL' OPRY - a bluegrass concert presented in the performance style of Nashville's famous Grand Ol Opry. |
| Friday 9th | SPANK THE BOSS - A night of high octane Cajun Zydeco music that will have you up and dancing in the aisles |
| Saturday 17th | JUDY SMALL - feminist singer-songwriter is a national treasure with an arroy of tours, CDs, sold out concerts, and songs that have become folk anthems for a generation of women. Supported by Raw Honey. |
| Sunday 18th | COLCANNON will present (for the first time in South Australia), The Kelly Collection, a set of new songs written by John Munro about the most famous outlaw in Australian history, Ned Kelly. Another full house is assured - so get your bookings in soon to avoid disappointment. |
| Sunday 18th | ROCKABILLY DAY - Cool cars and hot music? This is a first for the Centre, so you will have to come along and find out for yourself. |
| Friday 23rd | JIGME NAMGYAL - was a surprise 'hit' at our last State Folk Festival, and returns to Adelaide in the footsteps of the Tibetan Nuns of Khachoe Ghakyil. A Tibetan exile himself, Jigme is sure to delight the audience with his presentation of traditional music and songs from his native land. |
| Saturday 24th | AIRE FLAMENCO - are Adelaide's premiere flamenco performance ensemble. They take flamenco to the boundaries exploring the links between flamenco, classical music, Latin, Gypsy and other folk forms. |
| Sunday 25th | WIDE OPEN JAM SESSION - This is a great general session for musicians of all persuasions; folk, blues, country, world, whatever. All welcome. Bring your instrument of choice and be part of the creative process. NOTE: 2pm-5pm |
| Saturday 31st | MARTIN PEARSON - Australia's funnyman of folk in a special concert celebrating parody, nonsense, satire and humour in folk music. |
| June 2003, Folk Centre Events | |
| Saturday 7th | THE AUSTRIAN CHOIR OF MELBOURNE - a night of choral music, folk songs, yodelling and good times Austrian style. With the South Australian Deutsche Volksliederchor German Choir. 7.30pm |
| Saturday 14th | THE IDEA OF NORTH - A superb a'capella group with a unique presentation of vocal improvisation around a stunning array of songs from Broadway to Bondi. Supported by Umbrella A'capella. |
| Friday 20th | BRENT PARLANE and ENDA KENNY - Appearing at the Folk Centre for the first time, two of Australia's finest singer-songwriter's will share the same stage for a night of great songs and tales. Will also include the launch of Brent's new CD, The Happy Note, 7.30pm., $15/$12/$10. |
| Saturday 28th | THE FIRST "SINGERS SESSION" - is taking place at the Centre tonight, and you and your family, friends, and distant cousins are urged to attend. Come prepared to raise your voices and sing along to some of your favourite folk songs. |
| Sunday 29th | WIDE OPEN JAM SESSION - This is a great general session for musicians of all persuasions; folk, blues, country, world, whatever. All welcome. Bring your instrument of choice and be part of the creative process. NOTE: 2pm-5pm |
| July 2003, Folk Centre Events | |
| Saturday 5th | ANNUAL QUIZ NIGHT - The Folk Federation's annual quiz night is back. These nights are always lots of fun, and a full house is assured. Don't be disappointed - book your table of eight now. $10 per person. |
| Sunday 6th | MICHAEL MOREL 'The Wizard of Words' - Michael is a storyteller who will captivate you with his skills and stories. A show for the whole family. NOTE TIME: 2pm. $15/$12/Kids $5 |
Saturday 12th |
'TRAD & NOW' LAUNCH - Featuring Merri-May Gill, Junior, Rafferty's Rules, Tamarisque, Hot For Joe, Here's to Friends, The Borderers (tbc) and possibly more. Trad & Now is Australia's new national folk magazine. The magazine will be 'launched' in South Australia with much fanfare and good music tonight, so come along and join the celebrations. NOTE: Doors open 7pm; Concert begins 7.30pm. Entry $15 or an annual subscription to the magazine ($38.00) |
| Sunday 13th | OLD LAMPS - NEW OIL - An old style concert featuring a host of local performers that is not to be missed. 2pm-5pm |
| Friday 18th | MARK TEMPANY (Queensland) CD Launch by an extraordinary singer $15 |
| Saturday 19th | OSCAR AND MARIGOLD - Sacred music of the Middle East and Medieval Europe. $20/$18/$17 |
| Sunday 20th | SCOTTISH QUIZ AFTERNOON - fundraiser for Scottish Radio on EBI-FM. All welcome. NOTE: 1pm start |
| Thursday 24th | NEIL MURRAY in Concert Details to follow. |
| Saturday 26th | WILLUNGA ALMOND BLOSSOM FESTIVAL 'FOLK HAPPENING' A whole day of your favorite folk music & dance presented by the Festival & the Folk Federation of SA at the Willunga Almond Blossom Festival - Watch this space! |
| Saturday 26th | ROCKY RIVER BUSH BAND - Shanties and Dances. A night of rollicking fun for the whole family. |
| Sunday 27th | WIDE OPEN JAM SESSION - A great general session for musicians of all persuasions; folk, blues, country, world, whatever. All welcome. Bring your instrument of choice and be part of the creative process. NOTE: 2pm-5pm |
| August 2003, Folk Centre Events | |
| Saturday 2nd | BACK TO THE GRAND OL' OPRY WITH BLUEGRASS JUNCTION - a bluegrass concert presented in the performance style of Nashville's famous Grand Ol Opry. If you enjoyed the music in 'O Brother, Where Art Thou' you will love this band. $12, $10 & $9 |
| Friday 8th | HILLBILLY HOOT RADIO SHOW - Yes, the stars of the hit movie, 'Damn Right I'm a Cowboy' take to the Folk Centre stage to perform their very own brand of New Country Classics! |
| Saturday 9th | WOMEN IN DOCS supported by HEATHER FRAHN - Women in Docs have established themselves as one of the best acts of their type in Australia and the world. Having played at all the major festival's around the country and overseas, now is your chance to enjoy this dynamic duo at the Folk Centre. $12 & $10 |
| Sunday 17th | CROWEATERS CROWING - Michael Edgecombe's team was a great hit at the recent National Folk Festival Poetry Event. Now they relive that triumph in all their glory. |
| Saturday 23rd | THE SINGER'S SESSION returns for another great night of music, songs, and good cheer. |
| Sunday 24th | DEUTSHCE VOLKSLIEDENCHOR - South Australia's award winning German choir present an afternoon of traditional folk songs. NOTE: 2pm-5pm. $10.00 & $8.00 |
| Friday 29th | ARTEMISIA play lyrical, evocotive and vibrant sounds drawn from the Greek and Eastern Mediterranean traditions, spiced with Gypse and Celtic influences. Their music captures the sentiments, life experiences and mythologies of the region. |
| Saturday 30th | JOHN FRANCIS & MATSUMOTO MONTZ - many will know of the exceptional talents of John Francis who shifts easily between traditional folk songs and jazz with side trips to the blues. In this extraordinary concert, John will take to the stage with Japanese banjo maestro Matsumoto Montz. Montz is at home with bluegrass, folk, and Dixie genre's, and he has also studied Indian classical singing. A night to expect the unexpected. $15, $12 & $10 |
| Sunday 31st | STUCK FOR WORDS - Findon High School students are getting together for an official Rap Battle! This is the poetry of the street, and it's not as easy as you think it is. NOTE: 5pm-9pm $5 contenders; $3 audience. |
| September 2003, Folk Centre Events | |
| September 6th | PROFESSOR DUDANNI, AFRIEEKO, SANKOFA - A big night of African music, dance and rhythms featuring the Professor, direct from Senegal/Gambia. |
| Saturday 13th | RADIO CHILE - a night of Latin vibes featuring a host of hot Latin American music, dance and poetry. |
| Sunday 21st | STUCK FOR WORDS - Findon High School students are getting together for an official Rap Battle! This is the poetry of the street, and it's not as easy as you think it is. NOTE: 5pm-9pm $5 contenders; $3 audience. |
| Saturday 23rd | THE SINGER'S SESSION returns for another great night of music, songs, and good cheer. |
| Sunday 28th | HIS & HERS - Join an eclectic group of musicians for this informal session which crosses many cultural boundaries. 2-5pm |
| October 2003, Folk Centre Events | |
| Friday 10 | FUEGO and THE FLAMENCO TRIO (featuring Aloysius Leeson) - A night of explosive Latin music - Gypsy Kings, Santana alongside the spine tingling sounds of Spanish soul music that is Flamenco. $10/$8/$7 |
| Saturday 11 | VINCE BROPHY - A very welcome return to SA by Vince with a new set of insightful songs from his new CD plus a swag of favourites along with first timer Mossie who is launching his debut CD "Teanam Ort" (Come Away). Also appearing: MOSSIE SCANLON (VIC). 7.30pm. $12/$10/$9 |
| Friday 17 | ASH GRUNWALD - Solo blues singer and songwriter from Melbourne. A truly dynamic performer, Ash presents his own unique take on the blues for the first time at the Centre. 8pm. $15/$13/$12 |
| Saturday 18 | THE SINGER'S SESSION returns for another great night of music, songs, and good cheer. 7pm. Gold coin donation. |
| Saturday 25 | MONTEVERDI SINGERS - Not to be confused with the Joe Greenhilll of classical fame, but a choir singing all your favourite folk songs. 7pm. $18/$16/Folk Fed Members $12. Kids under 12 free. |
| Sunday 26 | STUCK FOR WORDS - Findon High School students are getting together for an official Rap Battle! This is the poetry of the street, and it's not as easy as you think it is. NOTE: 5pm-9pm $5 contenders; $3 audience. |
| Friday 31 | TURKISH COMMUNITY ASSOC. DANCE - A night of dancing, feasting, and celebration arranged by the Turkish Community Association of South Australia. |
| November 2003, Folk Centre Events | |
| Saturday 1 | ROCKY RIVER BUSH BAND - Another fun night for all is assured with very popular group. Don't worry if you don't know the dances, because each dance is 'walked through' first. 7.30pm. $12/$10 |
| Saturday 8 | COLCANNON - do we really need to say more? Oh, all right then. Colcannon are South Australia's leading contemporary folk group. They have recently returned from an overseas tour, and they are back at the Folk Centre to regale us with 'Tales of Our Travels'. This is sure to be a big show so book now... $15/$13 & $12 |
| Sunday 9 | JUDITH CROSSLEY AND FRIENDS - present 'Crabbed Youth, Adventurous Age'. 2-5pm. $8/$6/Folk Fed Members $4. Kids under 12 free. |
| Saturday 15 | MOLTEN MIKE (USA) - Molten Mike is a blues guitarist from the US who really knows how to live up to his name! Supported by Ross Ward. $18; $15 |
| Sunday 16 | THE FLOODPLAINS BOYS, and COOPERS CROSSING - present an afternoon of bluegrass (with the Floodplains Boys), and classic and original country music (with Coopers Crossing). NOTE: 2-5pm $6 & $5 |
| Saturday 22 | SCOTTISH CEILIDH - Hoots Mon, it's time to don your kilt and kick up your heels with a night of dancing and fun for the whole family. $15; $5; Families $30. |
| Sunday 30 | STUCK FOR WORDS - Findon High School students are getting together for an official Rap Battle! This is the poetry of the street, and it's not as easy as you think it is. NOTE: 5pm-9pm $5 contenders; $3 audience. |
| 24th-30th Seniors Week |
IT'S SENIORS WEEK - And the Folk Centre is hosting a series of events to mark the occasion. |
| December 2003, Folk Centre Events | |
| Saturday 6 | JEANETTE WORMALD & THE DESERT OAKS - A rare treat for Adelaide audiences with this special concert event featuring Anangu band The Desert Oaks, of Oak Valley in the Maralinga Tjarutja lands, and Jeanette Wormald joining together to present: Maralinga Inma - A concert celebration of Australia's Inland. 7.30pm. $15/$12/$10 MORE INFORMATION... |
| Friday 12 | FOLK FEDERATION CHRISTMAS PARTY - A night to relax with friends, and celebrate another very successful year of concerts and events at the Folk Centre. FREE ENTRY. |
| Saturday 13 | VERONICA VARGAS FLAMENCO DANCERS celebrate the end of the year with a great night of music, songs, and dance. 7.30pm. $15/$12/$10 |
| Saturday 20 | ANDY IRVINE (Ireland) - Andy Irvine is one of the great contemporary Irish performers. This is our last event for the year, and it promises to be a beauty. 7.30pm. $20/$16/Folk Fed Members $14. MORE INFORMATION... |
