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November 18 2008
2008 Gidgee Coal Bush Ballad Awards - Pittsworth - November 15 & 16 2008
November 14 2008
CRAIG GILES - "Mr Versatile" - TAKES OUT THREE MORE AWARDS
It was another big weekend for Craig. Firstly, in the "Australian Country Awards" which were announced during the Tamworth On Parade Concert at Wagga Wagga on Saturday 8th November, Craig won the "COUNTRY ARTIST ON TOUR AWARD" (for the fourth consecutive year) & "The REG LINDSAY MALE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR AWARD." The Reg Lindsay award was presented to Craig by Dianne Lindsay (Reg's daughter) This award is very special to Craig as he's always been a big Reg Lindsay fan and has had the pleasure of working with Reg on several occassions. It was made even more special having Reg's daughter presenting it to him.
In the "Gold Medallion Awards" which are held in Tamworth annually Craig took out the Silver Medallion for "2008 TOURING ARTIST OF THE YEAR."
Some of Craig's other achievements for 2008 were Grand Finalist positions in the National section of the VICTORIAN COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, "Contemporary Country Song" section of the TSA AWARDS and the "Bush Ballad" section of the PEOPLES CHOICE AWARDS. Craig also notched up his 20th consecutive Hit Single on the National country music charts. Not an easy task as the charts also encompass International artists.
2009 will see the release of Craig's 13th album and 3rd DVD.
www.craigiles.com
November 14 2008
NEW ALBUM FOR MERV WEBSTER
Bush Poet and Ballad writer Merv Webster releases his third CD of original works called "The Storyteller".
Merv has been a finalist five times in the Australian Bush Laureate Awards for his poetry and since he started writing ballads in 2005 he has won the Lyrics Only section of the Northern Territory National Song Writing Awards back to back in 2005/2006 and was a finalist in 2008 and also has had nine out of the seventeen nominations available in the Lyrics Only section of the T.S.A. National Song writing Awards in 2006/7/8 and won it back to back in 2006/2007.
Merv's third album, "The Storyteller" features 9 original songs and six bush poems and was officially launched at Boondooma's Heritage weekend and Bush Balladeers Muster in April.
Songs include "Boondooma's Balladeer", "So Many Roadside Epitaphs", "The Ballad of Faylene Anderson", "Bluey's Reflections", "Keeping the Culture", "That Motel Whiskey Dream", and "Where's the Water Gone". His daughter Meagan sings "Flowers On A Friday" and "The Lady In The Locket".
Featured poems are "The Oriental Cure", "The Wallet", "Old Jacko in the City", "Something for Our Stevie", "Caravanning Mayhem" and "The Payday Dilemma".
The album is available ($27 incl postage) from
Merv Webster,
P.O. Box 8211,
BARGARA, Qld, 4670.
Phone (07) 4159 1868.
Email:- thegrey@tpg.com.au
Web site:- www.users.tpg.com.au/thegrey
November 13 2008
HIGHWAYMEN TRIBUTE SHOW
The Highwaymen were a music sensation – four legends of the music industry together on stage, so it's little wonder someone would want to recreate it. When else have the likes of Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson shared the spotlight?
Now Canadian-born performer and producer Dail Platz, along with Gold Coast-Tweed residents Paul Mostyn and Brent Lillie, has recreated the magic that is The Highwaymen.
The Highwaymen have a unique connection to Australia. They toured in 1991 and 1995, playing Newcastle, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane, attracting hundreds of thousands to their concerts and generating enormous excitement among fans.
"This is a tribute in the true sense of the word," Dail said.
"Putting the show together, we had an almost overwhelming amount of great material to choose from. The Highwaymen also recorded songs by other artists like Steve Earle and Bob Seger, and we have included these in the show as well."
Featuring acoustic and electric guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle and harmonica, The Highwaymen Tribute Show isn't just a few guys and a backing tape. Murwillumbah-born Brent, who performs as Kris Kristofferson in the show, said the tribute was largely based on the groups 1990 DVD – right down to their desert backdrop. The 'Men in Black' rifle coats and hats are an added touch that has really hit the mark with audiences.
"Most of the apparel we wear is especially imported from the U.S. but we don't try to be cardboard cutouts – it's all about the music," he said.
One of the most remarkable things about the show is that while Brent is Kristofferson and Paul takes on Jennings, the multi-talented Dail multi-tasks in the roles of both Nelson and Cash.
"There are a couple of songs where both Willie and Johnny are on stage," Brent said. “Willie actually starts the Highwayman song and Johnny does the fourth verse. While we (Brent and Paul) are singing, he discreetly changes from Willie to Johnny."
"We thought there might be a problem with us having three people doing four roles but we haven't had one complaint. It just seems to work and crowds really love it."
All the Highwaymen's best songs are included: "Desperadoes", "Waiting for a Train", "Live Forever", "Highwayman" and more, along with individual classics like "Luckenbach Texas", "On the Road Again", "Folsom Prison Blues", "Ring of Fire" and "Help Me Make It Through The Night".
All up, the Highwaymen Tribute Show plays 40 classic songs.
www.highwaymenshow.com
November 13 2008
JEFF BROWN, LYN BROWN, and RICKY SHIPP SHOW at Marburg - November 30
Winner of many awards, including a GOLDEN GUITAR, Jeff Brown will be performing for you along with the talents of his wife Lyn, and the legendary lead guitarist RICKY SHIPP, The show is on Sunday the 30th of November at the MARBURG SHOW HALL commencing at 2pm. Tickets will be available at the door and for $15.00, this is a Bush Ballad Show not to be missed.
Jeff has had a huge career and released some great albums too, check out his latest release "THE OPEN ROAD", up for a prestigious Gidgee Coal Award this weekend for "Album of The Year".
Don’t miss out on this opportunity of a great afternoon’s entertainment.
For more information please contact Jeff or Lyn on 0429 623 796.
And don't forget the Gidgee Coal Awards at Pittsworth, 14th-16th November With Guest Artists, Keith Jamieson, Alisha Smith, Dianne Lindsay, Peter Simpson, Dean Perrett and Rachel Richards, contact Keith on 0427 731 088.
Camping available at the Pittsworth Showgrounds.
www.jeffbrown.com.au
November 12 2008
2009 CMAA COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS - Finalists
The Finalists in the 2009 (37th) CMAA Country Music Awards of Australia, the Winners to be announced at the TAMWORTH REGIONAL ENTERTAINMENT & CONFERENCE CENTRE (TRECC) from 7pm on Saturday, January 24th 2009 and presented by Jayco
Album of the Year
"Be Yourself" - Melinda Schneider, produced by M Clute (USA), G Kennedy (USA) & Melinda Schneider
"Chaos And Bright Lights" - The McClymonts, produced by Adam Anders (USA)
"Hillbilly Road" - John Williamson, produced by John Williamson
"Little Wildflower" - Catherine Britt, produced by Brett Beavers (USA)
"Rattlin' Bones" - Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson, produced by Nash Chambers & Shane Nicholson
APRA Song of the Year
"Comin' From" - written by Adam Brand & Sam Hawksley, recorded by Adam Brand
"Cydi" - written and recorded by John Williamson
"Rattlin' Bones" - written and recorded by Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson
"Shotgun" - written by Brooke, Samantha & Mollie McClymont, recorded by The McClymonts
"Sort Of Dunno Nothin'" - written and recorded by Peter Denahy
Bush Ballad of the Year
"A Saddle For A Throne" - written and recorded by Graham Rodger
"Australia Is Another Word For Free" - written by John Williamson, recorded by John Williamson, Warren H Williams & Amos Morris
"Miles And Lena" - written and recorded by Peter Denahy
"Sunburnt People" - written by Slim Dusty & Joy McKean, recorded by Slim Dusty
"The Last Of The Packhorse Bagmen" - written and recorded by Ted Egan
Female Artist of the Year
Catherine Britt - "What I Did Last Night"
Jasmine Rae - "Country Singer"
Melinda Schneider - "Be Yourself"
Sara Storer - "Long Live The Girls"
Talia Wittmann - "The Reckless Side Of Me"
Group or Duo of the Year
Davidson Brothers - "Long Distance Love Affair"
Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson - "Rattlin' Bones"
The Flood - "Can't Work No Longer"
The McClymonts - "Finally Over Blue"
The Sunny Cowgirls - "Acting Stupid"
Heritage Song of the Year
"Kelpie" - written by Celeste Clabburn, recorded by The Sunny Cowgirls
"Old Purple" - written and recorded by David Kirkpatrick
"Rivers, Wood 'N' Wire" - written and recorded by John Williamson
"The Saddle" - written by John O’Dea, recorded by Matt Manning
"Too Dark For The Light Horse" - written by Darren Coggan & Ken McBeath, recorded by Darren Coggan
Instrumental of the Year
"Cranky Mama" - Peter Denahy
"Left Hand Drive" - Davidson Brothers
"Light At The End Of The Tunnel" - Michael Fix
"Prissy" - Matt Manning & Stuie French
"Raisin' The Dickens" - The Road Cases
Male Artist of the Year
Adam Brand - "Get On Down The Road"
Peter Denahy - "Sort Of Dunno Nothin'"
Drew McAlister - "Somehere Somehow"
John Stephan - "Mascara"
John Williamson - "Cydi"
New Talent of the Year
8 Ball Aitken - "Cyclone Country"
Rob Black - "We Have Kids"
Jasmine Rae - "Country Singer"
Robertson Brothers - "Language Of Heaven"
Talia Wittmann - "The Reckless Side Of Me"
Single of the Year
"Be Yourself" - Melinda Schneider
"Finally Over Blue" - The McClymonts
"I'm Doin' Alright" - Adam Harvey
"Rattlin' Bones" - Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson
"What I Did Last Night" - Catherine Britt
Video Clip of the Year
"Homestead Of My Dreams" - Smoky Dawson, directed by Ross Wood
"I'm Doin' Alright" - Adam Harvey, directed by Adam Khamis
"Little Wildflower" - Catherine Britt, directed by Myles Conti
"Rattlin' Bones" - Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson, directed by Helen Clemens
"Sort Of Dunno Nothin'" - Peter Denahy, directed by Ross Wood
Vocal Collaboration of the Year
"Australia Is Another Word For Free" - John Williamson, Warren H Williams & Amos Morris
"Blue Mountain Home" - Davidson Brothers & Trev Warner
"Just Enough Rope" - Travis Collins & Felicity Urquhart
"Someday" - The Sunny Cowgirls & Adam Brand
"Still Here" - Melinda Schneider & Paul Kelly
www.country.com.au
November 10 2008
2008 NSW GOLD MEDALLION AWARDS WINNERS - November 8
Presented Saturday 8th November at Butlers in Tamworth
Presented by the World Alliance of Radio Presenters - WARP
NSW Male Vocalist of the Year - Troy Cassar-Daley (Gold) Peter Pratt (Silver)
NSW Female Vocalist of the Year - Clelia Adams (Gold) Dianne Lindsay (Silver)
NSW New Talent of the Year - Rachel Jillett (Gold) Doug McIntyre (Silver)
NSW Bush Balladeer of the Year - Tom Maxwell (Gold) Matt Manning (Silver)
NSW Musician of the Year - Lindsay Butler (Gold) Charlie Boyter (Silver)
NSW Songwriter of the Year - Clelia Adams (Gold) Amber Lawrence (Silver)
NSW Touring Artist of the Year - Tom Maxwell (Gold) Craig Giles (Silver)
The awards concert was a professionally presented event, supported by many of the leading country media representatives and a selection of some of the finest country talent.
It was refreshing to see country music identities dressed in semi-formal attire all mixing in the warm friendly atmosphere that Butlers is renowned for.
Duel Gold Medallion winner, Clelia Adams was thrilled at the response to her new album wilflowers and thanked the media for their support of her music.
Other winners on the evening including Peter Pratt, Matt Manning and Lindsay Butler, put in fine performances and graciously received their awards.
Rachell Jillett was the most overwhelmed recipient for the night. Rachell released a single to introduce her to the country music world and she impressed the media enough to see her take home the 2008 NSW New Talent of the Year.
www.digitalmusiccentre.com.au
November 9 2008
2008 QLD CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS RESULTS - November 8-9
2008 Queensland Champion of Champions:- Isaac COLLINS-KENNEDY
2008 Qld Masters Champion:- Jim HARDING
2008 Qld Senior Champion:- Bec HANCE
2008 Qld Junior Champion:- Isaac COLLINS-KENNEDY
2008 Qld Juvenile Champion:- Andre DRYSDALE
2008 Senior Songwriters Award:- Tori Darke - "Let Me Go"
2008 Junior Songwriters Award:- Dana Hassall - "He Doesn't Know"
2009 CAMERATA Scholarship: - Isaac Collins-Kennedy
2009 CMAA College Scholarship: - Bec Hance
2008 Jim Mitchell Award: - Rhonda Hopkins
| The Jim Mitchell Outstanding Achievement Award has been created to give due recognition to an outstanding person in the country music scene, not necessarily a performer, possibly a "behind the scenes" club member and at the same time, permanently acknowledge the work of Jim Mitchell and others of the Redlands Modern Country Music Club who started Champs |
2008 SECTION RESULTS:-
| JUVENILE MALE VOCAL | 1. Andre Drysdale - Cane Country 2. Will Collins-Kennedy - Northern Suburbs 3. Liam Sheppard - Walkamin |
| JUVENILE FEMALE VOCAL | 1. Katelyn O'Donoghue - Walkamin 2. Romany Elmas - Walkamin CMC 3. Kimberley Thomson - Gold Coast |
| JUNIOR MALE VOCAL | 1. Isaac Collins-Kennedy - Northern Suburbs 2. Daniel York - Miles 3. Lachlan Clark - Pioneer Valley |
| JUNIOR FEMALE VOCAL | 1. Jade Holland - Cane Country 2. Michelle Plozza - Townsville 3. Katrina Burley - Homestead |
| SENIOR MALE VOCAL | 1. Tim Brennan - Beaudesert 2. Michael Cole - Homestead 3. Jules Maak - Beaudesert |
| SENIOR FEMALE VOCAL | 1. Vanessa Worthington - Pioneer Valley 2. Krystal Donnelly - Walkamin 3. Tori Darke - Cane Country |
| JUNIOR INSTRUMENTAL | 1. Isaac Collins-Kennedy - Northern Suburbs 2. Kai Elmas - Walkamin 3. Shavaun Leschke - West Moreton |
| SENIOR INSTRUMENTAL | 1. Ian Bennett - Pioneer Village 2. Sam Shepherd - Redlands 3. Frank Coco - Walkamin |
| MASTERS 50-65 Years | 1. Graham Steele - Walkamin 2. Bill Healy - Redlands 3. Jim Harding - Pioneer Village |
| MASTERS 65 Years + | 1. Ian Scott - Pioneer Village 2. Andy Barra - Townsville 3. Pat Sailor - Redlands |
| JUNIOR DUET | 1. Dana & Karli Hassall - Dalby 2. Brade - Cane Country 3. Thomson Sisters - Gold Coast |
| SENIOR DUET | 1. Reg & Ellie Thompson - Redcliffe 2. Tori Darke & Keyonie Bolton - Northern Sub/Cane Country 3. Colleen & Chris Sheppard - Walkamin |
| OPEN GROUP | 1. Living-in-Harmony - Boonah 2. Kouzins - Walkamin 3. Shiraz - Charters Towers |
2008 Queensland Country Music Festivals Champions of Champions is supported by:-
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 Registered Insurance Brokers AFS License No. 241087 |
The Post Champs General Meeting will be held from 7.30pm on Thursday, November 27 2008 at Kedron Wavell Services Club
2009 AGM Notice of Meeting & Nomination Forms - March 12 2009 (In PDF)
Note New Mob 0404 068 729 & Email joanne@countrymusicchaplainservice.com.au for Secretary
Qld Champion of Champions
www.qldchamps.com.au
October 28 2008
ROSE CARLEO - October News
On Tour
Hope y'all are well! I got back from NSW / VIC a couple of weeks ago and had an absolute blast! The NSW gigs were fantastic, especially the ones with Drew. We then drove from Sydney to Mildura VIC (13 hrs). For me, it was great to see that part of the country by car. The festival was great - 2 shows a day for 10 days - very full on but a great experience and really well organised. So many people and fantastic audiences! It was also really cool to catch up with all the other artists too. Most of us usually only get to see each other maybe once a year so it was good. I've posted a few pics on myspace page.. good times.
I'm heading back to WA this week for the Bridgetown Blues Festival on Fri 7th & Sat 8th Nov and then a gig at the Perth Blues Club (Charles Hotel) on Tues 11th Nov. It's really exciting for me to be invited to perform at these gigs and I'm really looking forward to playing material from my album.
At Bridgetown, I'll be playing with a great friend of mine and awesome guitarist Matt Whitton. We haven't played together for a few years so I'm really looking forward to it!
At the Blues Club, I'll have my 'one night only band' again. Mick Burn on drums, Russell Prior & Matt Bartel on guitars and Simon Fisendon on bass. What a talented bunch of players..Can't wait!
So if you're around in WA and can come and catch a gig, I'd love to see you.
Fundraiser CD for 'Suicide Awareness'
Also, thanks for the support with our Suicide Awareness fundraiser EP "Reach Out". If you don't have a copy yet, you can purchas for $15 + $4 postage (within Australia) and are available from:
www.suicideawareness.com.au
I'll also have CD's available at my gigs.
Coming Up
Keep your ear out for my new single to be released to radio next month via NfS 127.
Well thats about all for now. Take care and I hope to see you at a gig very soon!
Rose xx
www.rosecarleo.com
www.myspace.com/rosecarleomusic
October 26 2008
N Q Champion of Champions Results - Townsville - October 18-19 2008
October 20 2008
2008 QUEENSLAND GOLD MEDALLION WINNERS
Winners in the 2008 Queensland Gold Medallion Awards were announced in Brisbane on Saturday night at Pioneer Village Country Music Club, Petrie.
James Blundell won the Male Vocalist of the Year while Tom Curtain took home the Silver.
Shaza Leigh won the Female Vocalist of the Year for the third year in succession. Casey Watt took out the Silver.
Lana Ross won the New Talent of the Year, Daly Stephenson, the Silver.
Jeff Brown was named Bush Balladeer of the Year while Dean Perrett won the Silver.
Lindsay Waddington took out Musician of the Year, also for the third year in succession, while Alisha Smith won the Silver.
Graham Rodger was named winner of the of the Touring Artist of the Year while 8 Ball Aitken won the Silver.
Graham Rodger was also named winner of the Songwriter of the Year and Ian Quinn, the Silver.
Gold Medallian Finalists
October 18 2008
Kingaroy Bunya Country Music Club Talent Quest Results - September 27-28 2008
October 16 2008
RACHEL RICHARDS - 3 Nominations in Gidgee Awards
Rachel Richards is thrilled to be nominated in three sections of the prestigious "Gidgee Coal Bush Ballad Awards". Rachel has been nominated in Album of the Year with her debut release, "I'm A Country Girl", and also in the Female Vocal section with a track she wrote called "Weeping Willows", to top off this great honour, The New Talent Section also sees Rachel Richards vying for a place with her self penned song, "Last Horse Standing".
The Gidgee Coal Bush Ballad Awards will see Rachel performing Saturday and Sunday with Keith Jamieson, Alisha Smith, Jeff Brown, Dean Perrett, Dianne Lindsay and Peter Simpson. It should be a great weekend for Bush ballad lovers, and also walk ups.
The Awards will be held at the Pittsworth Town Hall on the Weekend of November 15 2008 and camping is available. Phone Keith Jamieson on Mob: 0427 731 088 for more information. It's going to be a great show. These nominations have just followed an incredible year for Rachel, who won the Australian Bush Balladeers Star Quest in Tamworth this year followed by the release of her album, (Produced by Lindsay Waddington of Kross Kut Records) on that very night.
Rachel has had a huge year so far attending major festivals such as Tamworth, Urban Country Caboolture, Barham, Mildura, and a special guest appearance at the Adelaide Country Music Festival.
To complete this year of achievement, Rachel will be attending the CMAA College of Country Music in January 2009, kindly sponsored by the Australian Bush Balladeers Association, this scholarship is a fantastic surprise and something she has wanted to do for many years. Rachel's first single "Beautiful Dreams" was released on NFS 123 and has received a great deal of airplay, and is currently sitting at number 70 on the Hot FM Top 100.
For more information contact Rachel at rachel.richards.music@gmail.com
www.myspace.com/rachelrichardsmusic1
www.bushballadeers.com.au/richards.htm
October 16 2008
MICHAEL FIX - Japan & Thailand Tour
Hello friends,
Herzlichen Wilkommen (Welcome) to all new friends from Germany!
I'm in-between tours at the moment, having recently returned home from 4 weeks in Europe. The tour was fantastic, very hectic, but everything went smoothly. German audiences are so wonderful. When I get some spare time, I'll add some pics to my webpage & myspace site.
The big news this month is that I'm heading off to Japan & Thailand this week to do some shows with Tommy Emmanuel, plus some solo appearances and workshops. I'll be shooting some videos while in Thailand, more news to come.
This will be my second Japan tour, & first Thailand visit. Did I mention that I love Japanese & Thai food?? I can't wait!
Gig guide for next few weeks:
Oct 19-24 Japan
Oct 19 16.00 Nagoya Centraire Hall with Tommy Emmanuel
Oct 20 18.00 Osaka Esaka Muse with Tommy Emmanuel
Oct 21 18.00 Osaka Esake Muse with Tommy Emmanuel
Oct 23 20.00 TOKYO TOWER, Tsu-city in Mie Prefecture
Oct 24 19.00 "MIYAUCHI KE ". 5-18-2 Higashi-Urawa, Saitama city, Saitama Prefecture.
October 25-28 Thailand
Oct 25 Bangkok TBA
Oct 26 Bangkok Theera music workshop
Oct 27 9pm Bangkok AER concert at Overtone Music Cave with Joe Robinson
Oct 28 Bangkok aksra theatre with Tommy Emmanuel & Joe Robinson
Then, home to Australia
Nov 5 7pm Qld Pioneer Village Country Music Hall, 20 Dayboro Rd, Petrie. Maton guitar night. oz-eguitars presents summer music night. with special guests, Maton giveaways, door prizes, BBQ
Contact: (07) 3285 1311 info@oz-eguitars.com.au
The CD "Reach Out", which I recorded recently with Rose Carleo for Suicide Awareness, is available to buy on the suicide awareness website www.suicideawareness.com.au/ Please support this worthy cause.
I mentioned a couple of months back that I recorded an interview with the amazing Les Paul the man himself, not the guitar for Australian Guitar Magazine. That interview is in the current issue, available now.
For full details & web links to the above shows, just visit www.michaelfix.com & click 'tours'.
Best wishes & sayonara,
Michael
www.michaelfix.com
October 16 2008
CASEY WATT - "It's All Coming Back To Me Now" !
Casey's new single has been well received by country radio in Australia.
"It's All Coming Back To Me Now", is a toe tapping country rock song about not realising how lucky you are until the one you love leaves.
The single has been released through Nfs radio distribution and can be found on Nfs 125.
Thank you to all of the radio stations who have added "It's All Coming Back To Me Now" and also for the interviews. Recently added on Kix Fm and CMR Online.
If you would like to hear "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" please put in a request to your local community Radio Station.
www.caseywatt.com
www.myspace.com/caseywatt
October 12 2008
ASHLEY COOK - Finalist in Gidgee Coal Awards
Finalists have just been announced for The Gidgee Coal Awards and Ashley Cook's "Beneath The Qld Moon" has been named as one of the three best bush ballad albums of the year and will now contest this years Album of the Year award.
"The Beneath the Queensland Moon" album has been receiving an enormous amount of airplay from the Radio stations all over Australia and has received solid reviews since its release.
Ashley has come along way since recording his Debut Album "Cattle Dust & Leather" in 2005. Ashley went on to record his second album "Beneath the Queensland Moon", selecting songs pertaining to the life Ashley lives with his Family on their property at Thangool in Central Queensland.
Ashley was delighted when he received the phone call from Keith Jamieson to say that he was a Finalist this years awards which will be presented in Pittsworth on the 15th November.
Due to the success of "Beneath the Queensland Moon", Ashley has gone back into the studio to start recording on his third album. While he was there, Ashley recorded a single on the latest Country Collection Vol 13, a great ballad, "Dark Eyed Brothers" written by Buddy Weston and recorded many years ago by the legendary Brian Young. In recent times Ashley has had the opportunity to work with Youngie and was honoured to perform a cover version of one of Youngies all-time successful live performance songs.
To get in contact with Ashley - Phone - (07) 4995 8382 - Mobile - 0429 958 382
Email: ashtoni@aussiebroadband.com.au
www.ashleycook.com.au
www.myspace.com/ashleycook2
October 12 2008
THE HILLBILLY POTENTATES Bluegrass Concert - NERANG - November 23 2008
THE HILLBILLY POTENTATES Bluegrass concert and workshop Sunday 23rd November 2008, Nerang All Sports Club, Nerang.
Coast Acoustics presents the HILLBILLY POTENTATES direct from the USA for an afternoon of fun and the most exciting American Roots music you are ever likely to hear. "We work hard a putting on great show and involving our audience in what we do, which means we heckle the audience, as much as each other".
The HILLBILLY POTENTATES will also be running workshops on banjo, guitar, bass and fiddle, & Dobro. The workshops will be a combination of discussion, instruction, playing, jamming, and a great deal of fun. Hillbilly front man Tim McCasland has taught Dobro, Banjo, and guitar at South Plains College Texas for many years, where he recently retired as a Professor of Music. His students include Natalie Maines (Dixie Chicks), Lee Ann Womack and Ron Block (banjo player for Allison Krauss).
Workshop: 11 am to 12.30 - $20
Concert: 12.30 to 4pm - $3 members $5 non-members
Local Bluegrass bands Bushfire and Balyana will support the Hillbilly Potentates.
For more details please contact Rob Saunders on 0420 861 911
Email: balyana@bigpond.com
www.coastacoustics.com.au
September 20 2008
Capricorn Country Music Festival Results - (Rockhampton) - September 5-7 2008
September 10 2008
REV. AL & THE DYNAMIX
Rev. Al & The Dynamix are a newly formed group specialising in Country/Blues/Rock.
Lead guitar & vocalist (front man) - Rev. Al (alias Alan Salmon) started his musical career when he learnt to play guitar at the age of 7 joining his first band "Crimson" at age 16. In 1988 he was awarded "Qld's Best Busker" 1992 saw Al get involved with the Country Music scene and in 2000 took out "Best Overall" in at least 3 Country Music Festivals. He is now a judge at a number of Qld Country Music Festivals and is currently Vice President of Qld Champion of Champions, and has formed "Rev. Al & The Dynamix"
Drummer - Russell Waterfield (alias Rusty) started his musical career in 1966 in an Air Force Cadet Pipe Band followed by the Brisbane Caledonian Club Pipe Band in '67. Rusty competed in solo drumming events and was reigning 'Australian Champ' in '69.
1982 saw Rusty form his own rock band 'Blue Haze' where he performed in local pubs and clubs in S.E.Qld. until '87 when he was forced to retire due to family commitments. Rusty never lost his urge to perform and now in 2008 has joined "Rev. Al & The Dynamics".
Bass - Phil Langford (alias 'Philbert the Great Swami') started his musical career in the UK with the band 'Apache' in 1972. Phil migrated to Australia in 1995 and continued to entertain here firstly in the 'Celtic Wave' and in '97 went back to rock. He has played in several bands including 'Hot Toddy' , the 'Adam Kilpatrick Band', 'The Furries' and the 'Blue Velvet Band'.
Now in 2008 Phil has joined "Rev. Al & The Dynamix".
"Rev. Al & The Dynamix" are available for Guest Spots at Country Music Clubs -
For further information or bookings call Janice on (07) 3408 8193 Mobile - 0403 481 943
Email: jantezza@bigpond.com
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