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Summary of Past Events - 2005
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Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 10.00am-5.00pm
So, how of these events did you attend in 2005?
| February 2005, Folk Centre Events | |
| Friday 4 | KRISTINA OLSEN - You may have seen her performing on ABC-TVs “STUDIO 22” live concert program or at one of the many concerts or festival appearances she makes each year. It’s just possible, you have never heard of Kristina Olsen. Well, if that’s the case, pity you, because Kristina is one of the best singer-songwriters gracing the concert stage, and we can't think of a better performer to kick off our 2005 concert season. Doors open 7.30pm. Light meals available. Prices to be confirmed. Supported by The Fiddle Chicks. Click here to read an interview with Kristina... |
| Saturday 5 | ROSS WALDRON - by day, is a meter reader, but at the end of the day, when the sun goes down, Ross is transformed into a guitar virtuoso of the finest calibre. In a perfect world Ross would be touring full time taking his fine original compositions to a worldwide audience, but it is not a perfect world. However, that shouldn't stop you from catching this show at the Centre. |
| Sunday 13 | SINGERS SESSION - Every second Sunday of the month sees a growing band of musicians and singers coming together for an evening of great songs and fine fellowship at our ever popular Singers Session. Bring your voices and instruments and join the circle of music. 5pm-9pm. |
| Friday 18 |  McALPINES
FUSILIERS - McAlpine’s Fusiliers expand upon the traditions of Irish, Australian and American roots music to form their own powerful cocktail of Irish-Bush-Billy. Drawing on such vast influences as The Dubliners, The Clash, Weddings Parties Anything and AC/DC. McAlpine’s Fusiliers songs are honest accounts of love, loss, drink’n till dawn and the odd jailbreak. They are proud to take the gritty brilliance of traditional music to the next generation, exploring roots music and creating their own originals and interpretations of traditional material. Their melody is supplied by Mr Brown on vocals, guitar and bodhran, and Adam Clusker on fiddle and banjo whilst the rhythms that drive the Fusiliers come courtesy of Saun Lachlan on drums, bones and vocals and Ben Henzgen on bass. McAlpine’s Fusiliers have just released a 10 track CD. Supported by Bindi Blacher. |
| Friday 25 | BACKDOOR CAJUN BAND - The Back Door Cajun Band plays fiery Cajun and Zydeco, two-steps and reels, waltzes, blues and a bit of western swing styles. They sing of jilted lovers, work and play, and much more. This is music to dance to. Music that celebrates life. So come along and celebrate with The Back Door Cajun Band, and support acts: BC Blues, and Estimated Prophets. Doors open 7.30pm. Light meals available. $10/$8/$6 |
| March 2005, Folk Centre Events | |
| Friday 4 | ROCKY RIVER BUSH BAND - kick off the first of a new bush dance season that will see dances on the first Friday of every month. If you are still trying to work off your Christmas and New Year excesses, this is a perfect way to start getting into shape. The perfect event for the whole family. |
| Saturday 5 | THE WISE FAMILY (WA) - Respected folk musicians Scott and Louisa Wise and their three daughters make up this heart-warming emerging band. Recently written up in the UK’s prestigious fRoots Magazine (“a family that plays together really plays together!”), the Wises emit a lot of energy, 5-part harmonies, tunes and songs in a diverse range of musical styles--whatever sounds good to them! More info... |
| Thursday 10 | ANDREW CLERMONT - is one of the best all round multi-instrumentalists in Australia today. You may have seen him performing with Dya Singh, Totally Gourdgeous, Pat Drummond, or with a host of other musicians and bands all over Australia. Now you can see him perform solo (with a number of special guests), at the Folk Centre on one of his rare visits to South Australia. Prices to be confirmed. More info... |
| Sunday 13 | SINGERS SESSION - Every second Sunday of the month sees a growing band of musicians and singers coming together for an evening of great songs and fine fellowship at our ever popular Singers Session. Bring your voices and instruments and join the circle of music. 5pm-9pm. Gold coin donation + $5 for shared pizza supper. |
| Friday 18 | ROY BAILEY - One of the truly great interpreters of contemporary folk songs to come out of Britain in the last 40 years. Roy Bailey is winding down a long and illustrious career in folk music, and we have been told this will be his last tour of Australia. You should not miss this one. |
| Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 |
LOUCAS LOIZOU - was born in Cyprus to Greek parents. While on holidays in London in 1974, the Turks invaded Cyprus and occupied his family village in the Northern part of the Island. He suddenly found himself a migrant and refugee without a home. In these concerts titled, A Personal Journey, Loucas explores the impact the invasion has had on his life and music. $12 & $10. MORE INFO... |
| April 2005, Folk Centre Events | |
| Friday 1 | DIDDYCHWY - The Folk Centre continues its Friday night bush dance tradition with one of the longest serving exponents of the form, Diddychwy. By now your fitness program should be going beautifully. Feel those excess kilo's melting away as you pound the boards to Marie's Wedding. |
| Saturday 2 | BOB FOX (UK) - In 1975, after spending 5 years as a floor singer around the many folk clubs in the North East of England as well as being a resident singer at the famous Davylamp Folk Club in Washington, Bob Fox met fellow North Easterner Tom McConville and his career as a professional folk singer/musician began. More info... |
| Friday 8 | KEITH DONNELLY (UK) - In the last ten years Keith has played at literally hundreds of festivals, colleges and universities, arts centres and theatres, comedy clubs, in the UK and worldwide. He also runs Storytelling and Music and Song workshops, as well as his now famous annual New Year's Eve Party at Stratford YHA, and works as often as his schedule allows with nursery and primary schools across the country bringing live music and story to preschool children. More info... |
| Saturday 9 | THE
LAWS (USA) - Click
here to visit The Laws website... Supported by Adelaide's own, COLCANNON - www.colcannon.net |
| Sunday 10 | SINGERS SESSION - Every second Sunday of the month sees a growing band of musicians and singers coming together for an evening of great songs and fine fellowship at our ever popular Singers Session. Bring your voices and instruments and join the circle of music. 5pm-9pm. Gold coin donation + $5 for shared pizza supper. |
| Friday 15 | PLANET WOMAN - An exciting musical collaboration of five musicians from both sides of the globe: Ora Barlow (NZ), Lorraine Jordan (Wales/Ireland), Kim Halliday (NZ), Mahina Kaui (NZ) and Sarah Beattie (Scotland). Together they create an eclectic and unique musical fusion of Pacific rhythms and harmonies with Celtic sound scapes. |
| Sunday 17 | SUNDOWN - This special afternoon concert will showcase some great country music performed by Sundown. Doors open 1.30pm. $5. |
| Friday 22 | BARB DWYER - Barb’s vocals and hurdy gurdy take you on a time trance travel machine. Your round the world ticket includes such stops as Romania, old Europe, the circus and neo-classical minimalist land. Your itinerary includes unannounced experimental, low-gravity stop-overs. Barb Dwyer will be supported by the new Adelaide ensemble, Wintergreen. Doors open 7.30pm. $17 & $15. |
| Saturday 30 | HEDGEHOG - Hedgehog performed at our Medieval Feast last Christmas, and tonight they are back to present a full concert of timeless music and entertainment. Doors open 7.30pm. Prices to be confirmed. |
| May 2005, Folk Centre Events | |
| Friday 6 | AUSSIE BUSH
DANCE with TRADE WINDS - TRADE WINDS present the latest of our new Friday night bush dance series. Bring your friends. Bring your neighbours. Bring your family. Hey, bring everybody and join the celebrations. No experience necessary. Children under 12 free. All dances called by experienced dance leaders. $8, $5, & $3. |
| Saturday 7 | JEANETTE WORMALD (SA) - Australia’s Mallee has been viewed in the past as a dust bowl, synonymous with droughts, rabbits, failed crops and failed dreams. It has even been called the creation of the devil. But Jeanette is one woman who is challenging these perceptions head on. Tonight Jeanette presents ' Horizons and Heartlands', a unique multi- media presentation of original songs and powerful imagery, celebrating the Mallee environment, sustainable agriculture and our rural heritage. MORE INFO... |
| Sunday 8 | SINGERS SESSION - Every second Sunday of the month sees a growing band of musicians and singers coming together for an evening of great songs and fine fellowship at our ever popular Singers Session. Bring your voices and instruments and join the circle of music. 5pm-9pm. Gold coin donation + $5 for shared pizza supper. |
| Friday 13 | KATE BURKE & RUTH HAZELTON - Kate and Ruth perform traditional English, Irish, Scottish and American songs. They have also started to explore Australian traditional music in recent times. Kate and Ruth have become renowned for their vocal harmonies, imaginative and expressive arrangements and outstanding musicianship. Most of all, these young women have a great ability to challenge audiences with serious issues as well as being able to tell a good story. MORE INFO... |
| Saturday 14 | ZULYA & THE CHILDREN OF THE UNDERGROUND - Multi award-winning ZULYA KAMALOVA is the leading proponent of Tatar music in Australia as well as one of the most versatile and accomplished vocalists on the world music scene today. A native of Volga-Kama region of Central Russia, Zulya began performing Russian and Tatar songs at the age of nine. Now she and her band The Children of The Underground are appearing at the Folk Centre for the very first time. More info... |
| Sunday 22 | VIN GARBUTT BENEFIT CONCERT - Vin Garbutt is one of the true legends of the British folk scene. Vin has had to stop touring for the foreseeable future since undergoing heart surgery earlier this year. Adelaide folk stalwart, Derek Moule (who first presented Vin to Adelaide audiences many years ago), is putting together a benefit concert featuring the cream of the Adelaide folk world, including Eric Bogle, Colcannon, Margaret Monks, and Jim Groat. Admission just $15. |
| Saturday 28 | EAST TIMOR BENEFIT - Friends and supporters of the fledgling nation of East Timor are organising a benefit concert to raise awareness of the many pressing issues facing this tiny nation to our north. This will be a great night featuring music, songs, speeches and other events reflecting the rich cultural heritage of East Timor. Doors open 7.30pm. Prices to be confirmed. |
| June 2005, Folk Centre Events | |
| Friday 3 | AUSSIE BUSH DANCE - THE WILD MATILDAS are our hosts tonight in the latest of new Friday night bush dances. Bring your friends. Bring your neighbours. Bring your family. Hey, bring everybody and join the celebrations. No experience necessary. All dances called by experienced dance leaders. $9, $7, & $5 |
| Saturday 4 | TOUCHWOOD started out with each member writing a list of songs they would like to perform. Suggestions ranged from French chansons, The Singing Detective, Stephen Foster, Elvis Costello, and many more. Clearly Touchwood were always going to be hard to categorise. Come along and see for yourselves how this trio from Sydney resolve this delightful dilemma. $15; $12; & $10. MORE INFO... |
| Sunday 5 | THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE CLUB meets for an open session on the first Sunday of every month. Session runs between 2pm-5pm. |
| Friday 10 | CASM NIGHT - Come along and support the latest in Indigenous music from the students and staff of the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) at the CASM band night. CASM has been fostering and developing talented young aboriginal musicians and composers for many years, and tonight, students and staff will be strutting their stuff on the Folk Centre stage, putting all that theory into practise! Everybody Welcome. Entry - Gold Coin Donation. |
| Sunday 12 | SINGERS SESSION - Every second Sunday of the month sees a growing band of musicians and singers coming together for an evening of great songs and fine fellowship at our ever popular Singers Session. Bring your voices and instruments and join the circle of music. 5pm-9pm. Gold coin donation + $5 for shared pizza supper. |
| Saturday 18 | The monthly Country Crossover event is hosted by Junior Country Crossover, whose brief is: "Promoting, Developing, and Assisting Young Talent in the S.A. Music Industry". If you want to see some of the future stars of country music learning the ropes and honing their stage skills, this is the place to be. The confidence and music appreciation these performers are receiving is a great way to foster new, young talent. BYO nibbles. Families $10. Others $5. NOTE: 1pm-4:30pm. |
| Friday 24 | JIM LESSES AMERICAN DREAM CD LAUNCH. You’ve seen him behind the bar serving drinks at many a Folk Centre event, but tonight Jim takes centre stage for the launch of American Dream, his second album, recorded, mixed and entirely self-produced at his home studio. Entry just $5. Free if you purchase a CD at the door. More info... |
| Saturday 25 | WINTER SOLSTICE FEAST WITH SPIRAL DANCE. Doors open 6.30pm. Feasting commences 7.30pm. Vegetarians catered for. $40 includes great feast & entertainment. Deposits of $25 per person to be made by Friday, June 17. For bookings phone Adrienne 8131 0228 or email adrienne@spiraldance.com.au Cheques/money orders can be sent to: Spiral Dance PO Box 471, Glenside, 5065. After Feast: doors open 9.30pm. Entry: $10 & $8 concession. |
| July 2005, Folk Centre Events | |
| Friday 1 | Popular dance band, DIDDYCHWY return to host tonight's Friday night bush dance. Bring your friends. Bring your neighbours. Bring your family. Hey, bring everybody and join the celebrations. No experience necessary. All dances called by experienced dance leaders. $9, $7, & $5 |
| Saturday 2 | Watch this space... |
| Sunday 3 | THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE CLUB meets for an open session on the first Sunday of every month. Session runs between 2pm-5pm. |
| Friday 8 | HILLBILLY HOOT - The Hooters are back! That’s right, Three D Radio’s most famous sons and daughters, the Hillbilly Hoot are coming back to the Folk Centre to entertain us with their unique brand of country & western music. If you’ve never seen the ‘Hoot’, you’ve been missing out on a great deal. Doors open 7.30. Entry just $5. MORE INFO... |
| Sunday 10 | SINGERS SESSION - Every second Sunday of the month sees a growing band of musicians and singers coming together for an evening of great songs and fine fellowship at our ever popular Singers Session. Bring your voices and instruments and join the circle of music. 5pm-9pm. Gold coin donation + $5 for shared pizza supper. |
| Friday 15 | MAL WEBB returns to the Folk Centre! Mal Webb is or has been a member of The Oxo Cubans; Sock; Afrodisa; Batacuda; Hurly Burly; Bomba; Brassica; and currently, Totally Gourdgeous - and they're just the ones he can remember! This one man dynamo will amaze and entertain you with his stunning musicianship, vocal gymnastics, and inventive original songs. Light meals available. Mal Webb and Support: $10 & $8. Kids under 12 free. MORE INFO... |
| Friday 22 | BACKDOOR CAJUN BAND - The Back Door Cajun Band plays fiery Cajun and Zydeco, two-steps and reels, waltzes, blues and a bit of western swing styles. They sing of jilted lovers, work and play, and much more. This is music to dance to. Music that celebrates life. So come along and celebrate with The Back Door Cajun Band, and support acts. Doors open 7.30pm. Light meals available. $10; $8; $6. |
| Saturday 23 | COUNTRY CROSSOVER - The monthly Country Crossover event is hosted by Junior Country Crossover, whose brief is: "Promoting, Developing, and Assisting Young Talent in the S.A. Music Industry". If you want to see some of the future stars of country music learning the ropes and honing their stage skills, this is the place to be. The confidence and music appreciation these performers are receiving is a great way to foster new, young talent. BYO nibbles. Families $10. Others $5. NOTE: 1pm-4:30pm. |
| Saturday 23 |
Folk Federation Quiz Night Doors open at 7.30 |
| Friday 29 | THE PABLO NERUDA
CULTURAL COMMITTEE & THE AUSTRALIA CUBA FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY present FIESTA FOR CUBA. Come and enjoy a cultural evening with Latin American food, music, dance, poetry, and an exhibition. Doors open 7.30PM. Entry by Donation. Come and enjoy a cultural evening with Latin American food, music, dance, poetry, and an exhibition. Doors open 7.30PM. Entry by Donation. |
| Saturday 30 | BLINDMAN'S HOLIDAY - thrill with their close harmonies and tight percussion. Their love of tribal, choral, exotic and dance music has led to an astoundingly varied repertoire which, for want of a better word, is usually classed as world music. This internationally acclaimed group were "doing a cappella in 1986 before the rush" according to Bernard Zuel from the Sydney Morning Herald, and have been described as "weaving a unity of extraordinary harmony from a world of diversity" (Drum Media - Sydney). Light meals available. Doors open 7.30 Prices to be confirmed. MORE INFO... |
| August 2005, Folk Centre Events | |
| Friday 5 | AUSSIE BUSH DANCE. The all female ensemble, The Ryebuck Sheilas present tonight's Friday night bush dance. Bring your friends. Bring your neighbours. Bring your family. Hey, bring everybody and join the celebrations. No experience necessary. All dances called by experienced dance leaders. $10, $8, & $7 |
| Saturday 6 | JEANETTE WORMALD & THE DESERT OAKS. In December 2003, Jeanette Wormald presented a rare and unique event at the Folk Centre: a special concert featuring the Anangu band, Desert Oaks, who hail from Oak Valley in the Maralinga Tjarutja lands. Tonight they return for another performance when the present Maralinga Inma - a concert celebration of Australia's inland. Doors open 7.30. Entry $20 & $18. Children under 12 free. |
| Sunday 7 | THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE CLUB meets for an open session on the first Sunday of every month. Session runs between 2pm-5pm. |
| Sunday 14 | SINGERS SESSION - Every second Sunday of the month sees a growing band of musicians and singers coming together for an evening of great songs and fine fellowship at our ever popular Singers Session. Bring your voices and instruments and join the circle of music. 5pm-9pm. Gold coin donation + $5 for shared pizza supper. |
| Saturday 20 | COUNTRY CROSSOVER - The monthly Country Crossover event is hosted by Junior Country Crossover, whose brief is: "Promoting, Developing, and Assisting Young Talent in the S.A. Music Industry". If you want to see some of the future stars of country music learning the ropes and honing their stage skills, this is the place to be. The confidence and music appreciation these performers are receiving is a great way to foster new, young talent. BYO nibbles. Families $10. Others $5. NOTE: 1pm-4:30pm. |
| Saturday 27 | AKHTER JAHAN - Akhter Jahan is the foremost female exponent of the entrancing musical traditions of Bengal. This is music as timeless, deep and refreshing as the Ganges. Drawing from the richly crafted traditional and classic songs of life in Bangladesh and west Bengal, this enticing music is rich in rhythm and melody, and soaked in the moods of the planet. Drawing from both folk and classical musical sources, Akhter takes you through a musical journey ranging from the gently mediative to the spontaneously energetic. Doors open 7.30pm. Light meals available. Entry: $15 & $12. |
| September 2005, Folk Centre Events | |
| Friday 2 |
MUSIC CAMP 2005 |
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| Saturday 10 | MICHAEL GARNETT: SORRY - CANCELLED DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL |
| Sunday 11 | SINGERS SESSION - Every second Sunday of the month sees a growing band of musicians and singers coming together for an evening of great songs and fine fellowship at our ever popular Singers Session. Bring your voices and instruments and join the circle of music. 5pm-9pm. Gold coin donation + $5 for shared pizza supper. |
| Saturday 17 | COUNTRY CROSSOVER - The monthly Country Crossover event is hosted by Junior Country Crossover, whose brief is: "Promoting, Developing, and Assisting Young Talent in the S.A. Music Industry". If you want to see some of the future stars of country music learning the ropes and honing their stage skills, this is the place to be. The confidence and music appreciation these performers are receiving is a great way to foster new, young talent. BYO nibbles. Families $10. Others $5. NOTE: 1pm-5:00pm. |
| PAT DRUMMOND - is a performer with an innate sense of fun and an astonishing capacity to entertain. An evening with Pat Drummond is not one you will easily forget. Doors open 7.30pm. Light meals available. Entry: $15, $12 & $10. MORE INFO>>> | |
| Sunday 25 |
POLITICAL
SONG SESSION. (2PM - 5PM). Calling
all singers, writers, or enjoyers of political songs.
Come and share your songs – old favourites, new compositions, and
forgotten masterpieces during this new Political Song Session. There
are so many good political songs, and so many more being written all the
time. This session will bring people
together for a few hours a month to share their politics in song. |
| October 2005, Folk Centre Events | |
| Saturday 1 | LUCIE THORNE / THE MILLERS TALE - Lucie Thorne writes intriguing, spacious, beautiful songs of people and place. And she's been earning herself a loyal following as she travels around the countryside, singing them to people with an engaging openness and delight for which her performances are becoming renowned. Melbourne based duo The Millers Tale (Rebecca Quade & John Maclean), present an irresistibly intimate blend of warm acoustic melodies woven with sweet vocals and magical harmonies. Their simplistic approach to live shows - utilising just acoustic guitar, accordion and vocals - belies the beautiful sounds they are able to create, through a wonderful collection of pop, folk and country infused songs. |
| Sunday 2 | THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE CLUB meets for an open session on the first Sunday of every month. Session runs between 2pm-5pm. |
| Friday 7 | AUSSIE BUSH DANCE with THE TRAVELLERS. With our Friday night bush dances going from strength to strength, this event is becoming a popular night out for the whole family. Bring your friends. Bring your neighbours. Bring your family. Hey, bring everybody and join the celebrations. No experience necessary. All dances called by experienced dance leaders. $10, $8, & $7. Children under 12 free. |
| Saturday 8 | Private Booking. |
| Sunday 9 | SINGERS SESSION - Every second Sunday of the month sees a growing band of musicians and singers coming together for an evening of great songs and fine fellowship at our ever popular Singers Session. Bring your voices and instruments and join the circle of music. 5pm-9pm. Gold coin donation + $5 for shared pizza supper. |
| Thursday 13 | BRIAN FRASER TRIO - 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. Brian’s love of blues music is apparent in every aspect of his approach to his performances, and this ensures that audiences everywhere find his shows highly entertaining, soul-moving and a whole lot of fun. Doors open 7.30pm. Light meals available. Entry: $15 & $12. MORE INFO >>> |
| Friday 14 | GREG 'COODABEEN' CHAMPION - Humourist, wacko, singer, songwriter, folky, compere, broadcaster, Australian, fruitcake. Song titles include May Your Fridge Be Full Of Coldies, I Made a 100 In The Backyard At Mum's, Roll Over Rolf Harris, Yasser Arafat Has A Funny Hat and Dermott Brereton Is A Hood. Champs has been a member of The Coodabeen Champions, long-running ABC national radio show, for twenty-two years. All this and much more - and he still doesn't have a criminal record! Doors open 7.30pm. Light meals available. Entry: $15, $12 & $10. MORE INFO >>> |
| Saturday 15 | COUNTRY CROSSOVER - The monthly Country Crossover event is hosted by Junior Country Crossover, whose brief is: "Promoting, Developing, and Assisting Young Talent in the S.A. Music Industry". If you want to see some of the future stars of country music learning the ropes and honing their stage skills, this is the place to be. The confidence and music appreciation these performers are receiving is a great way to foster new, young talent. BYO nibbles. Families $10. Others $5. NOTE: 1pm-4:30pm. |
| Sunday 16 | MEDIEVAL & RENAISSANCE MUSIC with UMBRELLA A'CAPELLA, and GAIA'S WEB. |
| Friday 21 | McALPINES FUSILIERS - expand upon the traditions of Irish, Australian and American roots music to form their own powerful cocktail of Irish-Bush-Billy. They are proud to take the gritty brilliance of traditional music to the next generation, exploring roots music and creating their own originals and interpretations of traditional material. |
| Saturday 22 | FRIENDS OF INTERPART CHARITY CONCERT - featuring an all star line-up including John Francis; Wintergreen; Derek Moule; Sinn Beo and the Gypsy Dancers; The Celtic Quartet; Peter and Adrienne; White Folk Singing; and others. INTERPART is an educational and health maintenance institution that cares for children orphaned and injured by landmines, and living in orphanages in Cambodia. |
| Friday 28 | MULTICULTURAL SHOWCASE: With ROMANY YAG, and a GREEK TRIO. Entry $12 & $10. |
| Saturday 29 | MULTICULTURAL SHOWCASE: With ALMA DEL SURL & PASION FLAMENCA. Entry $12 & $10. |
| Sunday 30 | MULTICULTURAL SHOWCASE: DANCE VARIETY with Indian, Polynesian, Irish, Flamenco, and Bengali dancers. Entry $10 & $8. |
| November 2005, Folk Centre Events | |
| Friday 4 | AUSSIE BUSH DANCE with ME THREE (featuring Emma Luker, Peter Titchener, and Cliff Milne). With our Friday night bush dances going from strength to strength, this event is becoming a popular night out for the whole family. Bring your friends. Bring your neighbours. Bring your family. Hey, bring everybody and join the celebrations. No experience necessary. All dances called by experienced dance leaders. $10, $8, & $7. Children under 12 free. With our Friday night bush dances going from strength to strength, this event is becoming a popular night out for the whole family. Bring your friends. Bring your neighbours. Bring your family. Hey, bring everybody and join the celebrations. No experience necessary. All dances called by experienced dance leaders. $10, $8, & $7. Children under 12 free. |
| Saturday 5 | MULTICULTURAL SHOWCASE - with AKHTER
JAHAN and
LUCAS LOIZOU. Akhter Jahan is the foremost female exponent of the entrancing musical traditions of Bengal. This is music as timeless, deep and refreshing as the Ganges. Drawing from the richly crafted traditional and classic songs of life in Bangladesh and west Bengal, this enticing music is rich in rhythm and melody, and soaked in the moods of the planet. Drawing from both folk and classical musical sources, Akhter takes you through a musical journey ranging from the gently mediative to the spontaneously energetic. http://www.akhterjahan.net/ ENTRY: $12 & $10. Doors open 7.30pm. |
| Sunday 6 | MULTICULTURAL SHOWCASE: DANCE VARIETY featuring Jewish, Bellydance, Irish, Latin, and Indian dancers. Doors open 7.30pm. More info to follow... |
| Friday 11 | MARTIN PEARSON - Australia's funny man of folk in concert mode. Supported by Kat Krause, Emma Luker, and Peter Titchener. Doors open 7.30pm. Entry just $15 & $12. |
| Saturday 12 | MARTIN PEARSON - Australia's funny man of folk returns for a second night to perform 'The Spelling Errors of Bolkien', his hilarious take on Tolkein's, Lord of The Rings. $15 & $12. Doors open 7.30pm. |
| Sunday 13 | THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE CLUB meets today for an open session lead by the inimitable Linda Rankin. Session runs between 2pm-5pm. |
| SINGERS SESSION - Every second Sunday of the month sees a growing band of musicians and singers coming together for an evening of great songs and fine fellowship at our ever popular Singers Session. Bring your voices and instruments and join the circle of music. 5pm-9pm. Gold coin donation + $5 for shared pizza supper. | |
| Friday 18 | CASM (the CENTRE for ABORIGINAL STUDIES in MUSIC) - presents another much anticipated showcase concert featuring performances from their current crop of students. NOTE: 6.00pm start. More information... |
| Saturday 19 | Private Booking |
| Sunday 20 | ALLEN L. LANGMAN'S RIBUCK CONNECTION. Allen L. Langman has been writing and singing his original songs mostly about Australia and Australians for a number of years. The music is contemporary and draws on many influences, country and folk amongst them, pop, blues, rock and jazz all play their part. On Sunday November 20th at the SA Folk Centre, Allen will launch Ribuck Music to the world with a presentation of his original songs - all good ribuck tunes - hence the name 'Ribuck Connection'. NOTE: 2pm to 4pm performance time. Supported by Martin Newland. MORE INFO >>> |
| Friday 25 | HEDGEHOG and THE GAY & LESBIAN CHOIR - Prices to be confirmed. Delicious meals available at excellent prices. Doors open 7.30pm. |
| Saturday 26 | Private Booking |
| December 2005, Folk Centre Events | |
| Friday 2 | AUSSIE BUSH DANCE with THE TRAVELLER'S - Our final bush dance for the year is bound to be a beauty! Don't miss out on the fun. Bring your friends. Bring your neighbours. Bring your family. Hey, bring everybody and join the celebrations. No experience necessary. All dances called by experienced dance leaders. $10, & $8. Children under 12 free. |
| Saturday 3 | HUCKLEBERRY
SWEDES and JOHN BAKER DUO
- Until recently, as a duo, The Huckleberry Swedes have spent most of their time in Europe. Now
back in Australia, with an enhanced line up The Huckleberry Swedes are
quickly establishing themselves as one of the most dynamic contemporary
acts in Adelaide. The John Baker Duo create a seductive and potent world, with songs influenced by a background in jazz, but with Latin, European and contemporary folk elements, layered with intimate and gentle lyrics. Doors open 7.30pm. Excellent meals available at reasonable prices. Entry $10 & $8. MORE INFO >>> |
| Sunday 4 | THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE CLUB SHOWCASE CONCERT. After meeting all year for their regular Sunday afternoon sessions, the Scottish Fiddle Club is staging a public performance to put all that theory into practise. It promises to be a great afternoon of lively toe-tapping music, so make sure you don't miss it. 2pm-5pm. Prices to be confirmed. |
| Friday 9 | THE FIDDLE CHICKS and WINTERGREEN - Prices to be confirmed. Doors open 7.30pm. Delicious meals available at excellent prices. |
| Sunday 11 | SINGERS SESSION - Every second Sunday of the month sees a growing band of musicians and singers coming together for an evening of great songs and fine fellowship at our ever popular Singers Session. Bring your voices and instruments and join the circle of music. 5pm-9pm. Gold coin donation + $5 for shared pizza supper. |
| Friday 16 | After
a full year of events large and small, the staff and volunteers of the South Australian Folk Centre are taking a well earned break. But don't despair... We will be back bigger, better, and
brighter than
ever in 2006, and hard working volunteers, for their ongoing support throughout 2005. Without you, the Folk Centre would cease to exist. May your Christmas celebrations be
joyful, and may your New Year be filled with good friends, |
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