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BEFORE LAUNCH SYDNEY CHAPTER OF NSAI.
SONGWRITERS OF ALL MUSIC GENRES INCLUDING POP, ROCK, JAZZ, DANCE, EMO, R & B, BLUES AND ROOTS, INDIE, SINGER SONGWRITER, CHRISTIAN, ACCOSTIC AND…COUNTRY JOIN US AT OUR NEXT MEETING
Nashville Songwriters Association International
SYDNEY REGIONAL CHAPTER
Date: Thurs, 1 February
Style: Acoustic Rock
Artist: Ben Smith Band
Venue: Plan B, 274 Bridge Rd, Richmond
Details: Night starts from 8pm, With Airway Lanes
Cost: Free
Info: With their current EP ‘Whiskey Sunset’ getting airplay nationally, the Ben Smith Band go out to warm up the anticipation for their Album due out in March. This will be Ben Smith’s first Album release after receiving his AMW songwriter awards. The Band will be previewing some of the tracks from the album.
Four of Victoria’s finest female singers have joined forces to create something very special for lovers of gospel and blues music.
Award-winning Australian blues and gospel singer Kerri Simpson has joined forces with great friends and fellow performers Kelly Auty, Marisa Quigley and Diana Wolfe to create The Gospel Belles - an outfit that performs swinging interpretations of the girls’ favourite gospel and blues songs in the African-American tradition.
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Four of Victoria’s finest female singers have joined forces to create something special for lovers of gospel and blues music.
Award-winning Australian blues and gospel singer Kerri Simpson has joined forces with Kelly Auty, Marisa Quigley and Diana Wolfe.
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Gospel Belles ringing, singing & swinging into Christmas
Award-winning Australian blues and gospel singer Kerri Simpson join Kelly Auty,
Marisa Quigley and Diana Wolfe for a one-off gospel Christmas show at the
Rainbow Hotel on Wednesday 21st December.
The “Gospel Belles” will be accompanied by legendary Australian pianist, Bob Sedergreen, and
will perform swinging interpretations of their favourite gospel songs in the African-American
tradition.
This is the first time these outstanding singers have joined forces and their show promises to
have everyone “singing, swinging and getting merry like Christmas” at the world famous
Rainbow Hotel in Fitzroy.
The Gospel Belles are:-
Kerri Simpson
Kerri Simpson is without a doubt one of
Australia’s most versatile and accomplished
vocalists. She has made her mark in a
range of genres, but to many her star really
shines when she is singing blues and
gospel - this was evident with her critically
acclaimed album SUN GONNA SHINE.
Kerri is constantly drawing on life
experiences, and this album is no different -
it is a great combined successor to the
ARIA nominated Confessin’ The Blues, and
also the ambitious and critically acclaimed
Vodou Songs Of The Spirits recorded in
New Orleans & Haiti.
Among the highlights on SUN GONNA
SHINE are `We Will Fly Away’ - a song
Kerri penned with New Orleans songwriting
team Norman Caesar and Jason Neville,
and which won her 2005 Female Blues
Singer of the Year at the Australian Blues
Music Festival Awards.
http://www.kerrisimpson.com/
Marisa Quigley (Chubby Rae & The
Elevators)
Marisa Quigley, aka Chubby Rae, is a 6′2″
redheaded soulful powerhouse who fronts
rocking blues outfit and festival regulars,
Chubby Rae & The Elevators. Marisa
captivates all with her dynamic stage
presence, hauntingly beautiful vocals and
earthy humour.
Kelly Auty
Kelly Auty is a powerhouse performer,
switching from fiery passion to a haunting
lullaby voice. Kelly sings with her Wild
Women show at festivals and major venues,
and has supported Jose Feliciano, Janis Ian
and, most recently, Manhattan Transfer.
acclaimed album SUN GONNA SHINE.
Recently Kelly released her Wild Women
CD.
www.kellyauty.listen.to
Diana Wolfe
Diana Wolfe has just released her second
CD with her band The Wolfe Gang, What’s
Cooking, recorded live at St Andrews Hotel
by acclaimed sound engineer Rob
Harwood, and featuring guest performances
by blues and roots greats including Mick
‘The Rev’ O’Connor, Broderick Smith,
Jimmie Sloggett and Steve Williams.
Diana’s singing is grounded in gospel,
having performed in the US with a choir led
by Australian gospel singer/ director, Tony
Backhouse, at WOMADELAIDE in 1999
with Glenn Tanner’s Gospel Nation, and
most recently at the 2005 Queenscliff
Festival with Melbourne Singers of Gospel.
http://www.thewolfegang.net
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GOSPEL BELLES AT THE RAINBOW HOTEL - DETAILS:
When:
Wednesday 21st December
Time:
Show starts at 9.00pm
Where:
St David Street, Fitzroy, 9419 4193
Cover charge:
$5
THIS WEEK
THE SPECIAL BEAT (UK) Wed 17 August Selling fast!
TAXIRIDE album launch Thurs 18 August
ALEXISONFIRE (CANADA) Fri 19 August Selling Fast!
THE VASCO ERA + TZU Sat 30 August
EIGHTEEN VISIONS (USA) Sun 21 August - Under 18’s AFTERNOON
- Over 18’s EVENING
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SOLD OUT!
Tues 13 Sept
HOT HOT HEAT (CANADA)
www.hothotheat.com
JUST ANNOUNCED!
HOT HOT HEAT have announced a second show on Thurs 15 September at The Prince of Wales Hotel in St Kilda. Tickets for this show available now through the Corner. Phone bookings on 9427 9198 or online bookings at www.cornerhotel.com
Thurs 8 Sept
PAUL DEMPSEY – SOLD OUT!
Guest: The Devoted Few + Jen Cloher. Doors 8pm
www.somethingforkate.com
Sun 4 Sept
ANGIE HART (FRENTE)
Angie Hart returns to the Corner after Frente’s sold out reunion show earlier this year. Expect a mix of her best songs from Frente, Splendid and beyond. Doors 7:30pm
Tickets $12+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
Wed 14 Sept
SHENKO album launch
SHENKO launches her debut album ‘Alchemy’ with her band that features notable players Dan Hall (ex Taxiride) and Pete Robinson (ex Sneak) on guitars. SHENKO delivers an exhilarating live performance and is quickly building herself a reputation as one of the hottest new singer-songwriter’s in the country.
Tickets $6+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.shenkomusic.com
Tues 27 Sept
LIGHT OF LOVE (USA)
With four unique voices, a non-traditional look, and a different twist and style, Light of Love is one of gospel music’s most recognised female groups delivering electrifying performances. Their high energy, enthusiastic, heart felt performance has garnered rave reviews. These dynamic vocalists are willing to take the artistic dare by incorporating traditional gospel into non-traditional elements of Jazz, Hip-Hop, and R&B. The group has toured with Caravans, Bobby McFerrin, George Michael, and TOTO.
Tickets $20+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
Sat 17 Sept
67 SPECIAL – album launch
After a sell-out show at the Northcote Social Club local rock n roll band 67 Special celebrate the release of their new album at the Corner. The debut album comes out August 1st.
Doors 8.30pm.
Tickets $12+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.67special.com
Sat 22 Oct
JEFF LANG album launch
Jeff Lang returns to the Corner to launch his latest record ‘You Have To Dig Deep To Bury Daddy.’
Doors: Collards Greens and Gravy. Doors 8pm.
Tickets $15+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.jefflang.com
NEW TICKETS ON-SALE
Fri 23 Sept
ELECTRELANE (UK)
UK act Electrelane visit Australia for the first time following the release of their latest album, ‘Axes.’ Produced by Steve Albini the album has been described as their best yet, ranging in sound from ‘luscious and melodic’ to ‘frenzied garage and new wave-esque rock.’
Tickets $33+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
Sat 10 Sept
THE MESS HALL
The Mess Hall announce the “Pills” tour which will celebrate their debut album “Notes From A Ceiling” and the next single to be released from it, “Pills.” The album is out now through Shock.
Tickets $15+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.messhall.org
THE GIG GUIDE
Wed 17 August – Selling fast!
THE SPECIAL BEAT (UK) feat. Neville Staple (The Specials), Ranking Roger (The Beat), Roddy Radiation (The Beat) + more…
The Specials and The Beat – two bands that changed the face of music forever in the mid 70’s, have teamed up to tour Australia for the first time. Playing under the moniker of ‘The Special Beat’ and fronted by The Special’s Neville Staples and The Beat’s “Ranking” Roger Charley. Band members include Roddy Radiation (The Specials), Everett Morton (The Beat), Andy Hobson (The Pretenders) and Michael Railo (General Public) plus more. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for Australian audiences to see some of ska’s most influential characters performing not only the hits of The Specials and The Beat but also those of their contemporaries. Guests: The Ska Vendors + The Knockabouts. Doors 8pm
Tickets $47.50+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
Thurs 18 August
TAXIRIDE – album launch
After the enormous success of their debut album which hit the no 1 spot on the Australian charts and went double platinum spawning the top 10 hits “Get Set” and “Everywhere You Go”‘, Taxiride are back and set to launch their new album ‘Axiomatic’. Doors 8pm
Tickets $12.50+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.taxiride.com.au
Fri 19 August
ALEXISONFIRE (CANADA) – Selling fast!
Following the amazing response from their first tour in November 2004, Canadian hardcore giants Alexisonfire return for a second crack at shattering the walls of Australian venues. Their latest album “Watch Out” is out now through Shock Records. Guests: Irrelevant + Armageddon Sky. Doors 8:30pm
Tickets $33+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.theonlybandever.com
Sat 20 August
THE VASCO ERA + TZU
This double headline show features The Vasco Era and TZU. The Vasco Era’s raw and energetic rock / blues fusion has attracted a truck load of attention and earned them an impressive touring schedule including Big Day Out, The Falls Festival and support shows with The Black Keys and the Violent Femmes. TZU’s live shows are legendary, mixing up tight, well-rehearsed flows and freestyle improvisations, using mics, turntables, sampler, Wurlitzer piano, guitar and bass guitar. The crew have supported De La Soul, Ozamatli and the Black Eyed Peas as well as played all the big Aussie festivals.
Guests: The Reactions. Doors 8:30pm
Tickets $18+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.thevascoera.com.au + www.tzu.com.au
Sun 21 August U’18 & O’18 Shows
EIGHTEEN VISIONS (USA)
Eighteen Visions play both an under 18 and an over 18 show at the Corner. The band are promoting their latest album, ‘Obsession’ which is a balance between their metal core roots and good old fashioned rock and roll. Guests: In Name and Blood + The Getaway Plan. Doors 12:30pm underage & 8pm overage.
Tickets $30+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.eighteenvisions.com
Tuesday 23 August
MUSIC MANAGERS FORUM – ‘MONEY – TURNING YOUR ART INTO A PAYING GIG’
The Music Managers Forum proudly brings you ‘money – turning your art into a paying gig’. This exciting forum will look into copyright, royalties and knowing what you are entitled to. As well as grants available and hints on how to apply for them. With representatives from APRA and PPCA on hand to give you all the tips required.
MMF member free from 6.30pm - Everyone else 7.30pm with a price of $10.
www.immf.net/au
Thurs 25 August
NOT DROWNING WAVING re-union show / smoke free show
After a standout performances at this years Womadelaide Festival, Australian cult band, Not Drowning Waving, have decided to play a special one off Melbourne show in celebration of the release of their retrospective double CD ‘Through The One Last Door”. Not Drowning Waving was formed by David Bridie and John Phillips in the early eighties and quickly grew to 6 members. From 1983 to 1993 the band released 6 stunning, groundbreaking albums. Doors 8pm. Tickets $28+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
Fri 26 August
THE DRONES – last show before overseas tour
The Drones return to the Corner following a sold out show earlier this year. The bands latest album “Wait Long By The River & The Bodies Of Your Enemies Will Float By” (In-Fidelity/Shock) continues to impress critics and music lovers alike. The band has secured a record deal in the UK and is about to head off to tour Europe indefinitely with the possibility of relocating to Berlin or London. This show is part of a national “farewell” tour that’ll take in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Fremantle, and Adelaide in Aug/Sep. Guests: Salmon, The Devastations, Dynamo, Tiger By The Tail. Doors 7:30pm
Tickets $16+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.thedrones.com.au
Sat 27 August
THE JOHNNYS – reunion show
The Johnnys, led by Spencer P Jones, are back together for a re-union show following a sell out ‘worst-kept-secret-show’ as part of the Tote’s 20th Anniversary celebrations late last year. Described as “a cross between Marty Robbins and The Sex Pistols”, in their heyday The Johnnys dressed as cowboys (complete with Stetson hats, leather chaps and handguns!) and appeared onstage amidst bails of hay, playing fast, loud, explosive guitar-drenched songs. This is a great opportunity to catch one of Australia’s legendary bands. Guests: The Sailors + The Kits + Muddy Spurs.
Doors 8:30pm
Tickets $22+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
Mon 29 August
SHAI HULUD (USA)
A treat for fans of the legendary hardcore outfit, Shai Hulud. The band is reforming for a tour of Australia and New Zealand. Shai Hulud are known for their brutality, melody, and passion and the fusion of the three has garnered them respect, accolades and most importantly, a deep connection with an intensely loyal fan base. This will be the bands first and last ever tour of Australia. Guests: Carpathian + Amity Affliction. Doors 7:30pm
Tickets $22+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.hulud.com
Wed 31 August
MAX MERRITT AND THE METEORS – smoke free show!
One of the longest-lived and most popular bands of the early rock & roll era, Max Merrit and the Meteors were a pioneering institution of the Kiwi / Australian music scene. The band is playing together at the Gympie Muster and head south for this one-off Melbourne show at the Corner Hotel. Doors 8pm
Tickets $25+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.maxmerritt.com
Thurs 1 Sept
MOTOR ACE Album launch
Motor Ace return to the Corner to celebrate the release of their highly anticipated third album, ‘Animal.’ The bands previous album ‘Shoot This’ debuted at number one and spawned a handful of Triple J/commercial radio crossover hit singles. The band toured extensively both nationally and internationally before disappearing off the radar and writing the new album. The first single from the album ‘Tomorrow’s Gone’ is a lush, hooky track laden with string and piano arrangements which signals a matured and progressive sound for the band. Doors 8pm
Tickets $22+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.motor-ace.com
Fri 2 Sept
CLARE BOWDITCH AND THE FEEDING SET single launch – smoke free show!
To celebrate their most extensive tour run to date, Clare Bowditch and the Feeding Set will release a new single, “On This Side”, taken from the forthcoming album, “Street Lights Turn to Stars”. The track continues Bowditch’s fascination with bent folk pop, utilising the incredible talents and detail of Martin W Brown who transforms this song into an immediately accessible yet timeless offering. Guests: Sodastream + Durbyfield. Doors 8.30pm
Tickets $14+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.clarebowditch.com
Sat 3 Sept
“Screaming Symphony” live from the Corner - PBS benefit featuring Vanishing Point, Voyager, Black Majesty, Eyefear and Template
Screaming Symphony Live from the Corner Hotel presents 5 of the biggest names in Progressive & Power Metal. All internationally renowned, this PBS-FM Benefit Gig features Vanishing Point (heavy melodic metal), Eyefear (technical progressive metal with a power metal vocalist), Template (progressive rock/metal), Black Majesty (melodic power metal), and special guests all the way from Perth, Western Australia, Voyager (progressive/power/death metal). Giveaways and a special finale! Doors 7pm
Tickets $18+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.pbsfm.org.au
Sun 4 Sept
ANGIE HART (FRENTE)
Angie Hart returns to the Corner after Frente’s sold out reunion show earlier this year. Expect a mix of her best songs from Frente, Splendid and beyond. Doors 7:30pm
Tickets $12+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
Mon 5 Sept
FOZZY (USA)
Fozzy visit Melbourne playing one show at the Corner. The band is fronted by WWF wrestler ‘Chris Jericho’ with the remainder of the group consisting of Atlanta rap-metal outfit ‘Stuck Mojo.’ Their awesome live reputation precedes them. Guests: The Shine. Doors 7:30pm
Tickets $40+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.fozzyrock.com
Wed 7 Sept – Selling fast!
MARTHA WAINWRIGHT (USA) – smoke free show!
Martha Wainwright visits Australia for the first time. She has just released a self-titled album out through Shock Records. Martha’s well-publicised musical heritage includes wunderkind brother Rufus, mother and aunt folk legends Kate and Anna McGarrigle, and much loved songwriter father Loudon Wainwright III. However, Martha clearly walks her own path presenting timeless and serene folk, spiked with some contemporary intensity. Guest: Josh Ritter. Doors 8pm.
Tickets $40+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.marthawainwright.com
Thurs 8 Sept
PAUL DEMPSEY – SOLD OUT!
Guest: The Devoted Few + Jen Cloher. Doors 8pm
www.somethingforkate.com
Fri 9 Sept
SPOON (USA) – Selling fast!
Spoon have just released their fifth album, ‘Gimme Fiction.’ The album continues Spoon’s exacting approach to intelligent pop and is their most successful album to date. Gimme Fiction is now also the most successful ever album for the Merge label clocking in at over 58,000 sales in just six weeks. And now, Spoon are excited to bring their rock ‘n’ soul revue back to Australia this September. Guests: Smallgoods + Screenings. Doors 8.30pm
Tickets $37.50+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.spoontheband.com
Sat 10 Sept
THE MESS HALL album launch
The Mess Hall announce the “Pills” tour which will celebrate their debut album “Notes From A Ceiling” and the next single to be released from it, “Pills.” The album is out now through Shock. Doors 8.30pm
Tickets $15+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.messhall.org
Tues 13 Sept
HOT HOT HEAT (CANADA) – SOLD OUT!
Guests: Faker + Wolf and Cub. Doors 8pm
www.hothotheat.com
Wed 14 Sept
SHENKO album launch
SHENKO launches her debut album ‘Alchemy’ with her band that features notable players Dan Hall (ex Taxiride) and Pete Robinson (ex Sneak) on guitars. SHENKO delivers an exhilarating live performance and is quickly building herself a reputation as one of the hottest new singer-songwriter’s in the country.
Tickets $6+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.shenkomusic.com
Sat 17 Sept
67 SPECIAL – album launch
After a sellout show at the Northcote Social Club local rock n roll band 67 Special celebrate the release of their new album at the Corner. The debut album comes out August 1st.
Doors 8.30pm.
Tickets $12+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.67special.com
Wed 21 Sept
WEDNESDAY 13 (USA)
The Murderdoll’s front man, Wednesday 13, returns to Australia with his own band and a brand new album, Transylvania 90210, out through Roadrunner Records. Guests: The Deadthings. Doors 8pm.
Tickets $35+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.wednesday13.com
Thurs 22 Sept
LIOR
Lior returns to the Corner with his full band after a massive show in June. Lior’s debut album ‘Autumn Flow’ has been nominated for Triple J’s, ‘J AWARD’ for ‘Australian Album of The Year’ 2005 and is set for a mid year release in Japan.
Doors 8pm.
Tickets $22+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.lior.com.au
Fri 23 Sept
ELECTRELANE (UK)
UK act Electrelane visit Australia for the first time following the release of their latest album, ‘Axes.’ Produced by Steve Albini the album has been described as their best yet, ranging in sound from ‘luscious and melodic’ to ‘frenzied garage and new wave-esque rock.’
Tickets $33+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.electrelane.com
Tues 27 Sept
LIGHT OF LOVE (USA)
With four unique voices, a non-traditional look, and a different twist and style, Light of Love is one of gospel music’s most recognised female groups delivering electrifying performances. Their high energy, enthusiastic, heart felt performance has garnered rave reviews. These dynamic vocalists are willing to take the artistic dare by incorporating traditional gospel into non-traditional elements of Jazz, Hip-Hop, and R&B. The group has toured with Caravans, Bobby McFerrin, George Michael, and TOTO.
Tickets $20+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
Wed 28 Sept
MICHELLE SHOCKED (USA) – smoke free show!
Michelle Shocked returns to Australia with her five-piece band, ‘The Mighty Sound!’ and will highlight material from her ‘Threesome:’ a trilogy of three new albums that are due in stores soon. ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’; ‘Got No Strings’; and ‘Mexican Standoff’ Rumour has it that there will be karaoke to open the evening, so warm up your voice and practice those old Shocked favorites. Doors 8pm
Tickets $50+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.michelleshocked.com
Fri 30 Sept
MAXIMO PARK (UK)
The UK’s Maximo Park visit Australia for the first time to promote their debut album, “A Certain Trigger”, out through the legendary Warp label and released in Australia through Inertia Distribution. All but unknown outside their native Newcastle a year ago, the new album containing such radio faves as “Apply Some Pressure”, “Graffiti” & “Going Missing”, has deservedly thrust them to the fore through it’s honest, direct & highly energetic songs & front man Paul Smith’s arresting & unique voice and emotionally open lyrics.
Doors 8.30pm.
Tickets $38+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.maximopark.com
Tues 4 Oct – Selling fast!
CHILDREN OF BODOM (Finland)
Hailed the new kings of the underground metal scene, Finnish band Children of Bodom have risen to the surface with aggression, melody and sheer overwhelming power. Presented by Scorpion Entertainment and Triple J’s Full Metal Racket, these masters will bring to Australia what the world metal press can only describe as a band who pushes every musical aspect to it’s absolute maximum.
Doors 7.30pm.
Tickets $39.60+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.cobhc.com
Sat 22 Oct
JEFF LANG album launch
Jeff Lang returns to the Corner to launch his latest record ‘You Have To Dig Deep To Bury Daddy.’
Doors: Collards Greens and Gravy. Doors 8pm.
Tickets $15+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.jefflang.com
Come along to this concert just to sit in the plush seats- there’s only 110 of them and you can pretend you are sitting in the Theatre Royal because that’s just where they came from. And it’s still only $8 and $12. The last time anyone paid that to sit in these seats was 1912.
SATURDAY AUGUST 20th 7.30 pm At our new venue;
THEATRE 313 Miller Street Coniston. (opposite the school)
This will be our first concert at the 313 theatre and what a way to kick it off. The Roaring Forties will be down to present John Warners magnificent song and verse cycle
Yarri of Wiradjuri
In June 1852, a massive flood demolished the original township of Gundagai which was then built on the Murrumbidgee floodplain. Eighty-nine people are known to have lost their lives. The Wiradjuri people - with their knowledge of the land in all its moods - saved the lives of many Europeans. This story tells of one such hero, Yarri, who was one of the first on the river, in the deadliest conditions at the height of the flood, in only a bark canoe. Yarri’s is one of the most dramatic stories of Aboriginal-European interaction and certainly one of very few from an English perspective in which the Aboriginal people are clearly shown in a heroic light.
While the story is well known in the Gundagai region, it not as widely known as it deserves. John Warner heard of the flood and Yarri’s heroism in 1997 and began writing the series of poems and songs that make up the cycle using the English traditional folk styles he knows best. John collaborated with singing partner, Margaret Walters, in writing the piece. During the process, they consulted with many Indigenous people, particularly the Elders from Brungle where Yarri came from. Many of the characters in the musical are based on historical sources; others - the Mother and the Daughter - are river spirits from the author’s imagination.
The song and verse cycle “Yarri of Wiradjuri” acknowledges Indigenous ownership of the land.and recognises several aspects of European culpability in their dispossession. Most importantly, it celebrates the Aboriginal people as heroes, and contributes to our shared history,
When it was shown at Gundagai on the 150th anniversary of the flood in 2002 it was warmly received by the people in the region by people who saw it as a positive vehicle for reconciliation - including Senior Wiradjuri Elder Flo Grant and Pastor Cec Grant, Wongamar OAM.
The author - John Warner - is highly respected among his peers for his well-crafted original songs, and he has a special talent for interpreting aspects of Australian history and environment through song. He works in a duo with Margaret Walters and they have produced several albums together. Plans are under way to make a recording of the work later in 2005 or 6..
Yarri has received rave reviews wherever it has been performed particularly in Gundagai. The Roaring Forties are a Sydney based group of singers and musicians led by Margaret Walters. They perform at major festivals, Folk Clubs and events and other musical outlets. Don’t miss this one.
Then there’s Pete Bennett and Steve James with their Blues Roots and Gospel Revue
Pete and Steve have a good understanding and appreciation for early blues and Gospel covering Blind Blake and the The Rev Gary Davis.
Petes impeccable fingerpicked guitar and Steves tasteful Licks on dobro create a unique blend of music. They have been playing mainly in the blues scene in and around Wollongong for the past 20 years, Pete with Texas Radio and Steve with The Correydors and Blue Roots.
They both have experience at international festival level, with Pete having played in UK and South Africa as well.
The music crosses the boundaries of folk blues and jazz nicely enough to be not to intrusive into any one genre. A unique sound, not to be missed.
Unfortunately Tessitura couldn’t make our July Concert but you are not going to miss out because we’ve just transferred them to August.
You can read all about it again.
Tessitura consists of Claire Cave and Glen Bowker. Claire is a well known guitar/vocalist on the Sydney and South Coast solo circuit. She has a professionalism and style that ensures that she is in big demand and is booked well in advance. Her music has taken her from Perth to the Great Sandy Desert, from the Alice to Townsville and even to Bali, where her band, Pinchgut performed at the Bali Hyatt. Claire was also a founding member of the acclaimed Original Eureka Bush Band. She has performed at the Sydney Entertainment Centre with international act Peter, Paul and Mary, and for the Australian Prime Minister. She woos her audiences with her fine vocals and song-writing abilities everywhere she goes
Glen Bowker started playing guitar at the age of 14, being a fan of all kinds of popular music including folk and blues. He joined his first serious band two years later and by the time he was 18, was performing professionally. For many years he played the Sydney Bistros including residencies at Whiskey A-Go-Go, Chequers and The Stage Door Tavern. He played on P&O Cruises and toured extensively through the South Pacific regions including New Zealand and New Caledonia. Glen supported many of the big artists of the day including John Farnham, Russell Morris and John English. Over the past few years. Glen has performed venues in the Illawarra and Sydney areas with pub rock band The Howlers.
Tessitura offers Claire and Glen a vehicle to get back to their acoustic roots. They perform a variety of folk, middle of the road and a smattering of country. They consider Tessitura to be an opportunity to play music just for the love it, in the venues they like.
