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PAST
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18th April 08
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Enda
Kenny
“A superb collection of songs
from Australia’s finest folksinger”
Sydney Morning Herald.
And they are not wrong. One of the best
performances I have seen in a long time. Enda has had a bit of a sabbatical
but is out there again.
Khe Sanh Rat Gratitude Award. - Went to
Ken - well deserved.
Khe Sanh Members Prize. - To a staunch member.
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26TH & 27TH APRIL
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April 12th Folk Club Night Basin Festival
April 13th PAVE Festival (Emerald Lake)
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Two events that went well. A little rain at the Pave Festival in the
morning. Alls well that went well.
Thanks to those (you know who you are!!!) who participated.
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20th March 08
No Club this night - the first time ever. Happy
Easter to one and all.
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23rd & 24th February
Berwick Show
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A BIG THANK YOU to the members who helped work on the
Berwick Show. We do it every year as a fund raiser and those who help enjoy
it too. Short hours, low pay, wonderful benefits etc. etc.
Thanks to the members who played on the Saturday and
competed with the monster truck - the crowd came back.
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15th February 08
It seems that nights with a bit of a country
flavor are the way to go. We had a really busy night with a couple of spot
acts to get the show rolling followed by our own (we claim her) Jan
Dandridge with some of Mommas Mountain Jug Band
backing her. I think Jan brought along every one she had ever met!!
Debra Mansky
from Tassie followed with a support
act. Very capable and competent contemporary style. Debra also runs
workshops - check out her site.
Mamas
Mountain Jug Band
Toe tappin, fun lovin (No Mamma, No
Mountain and No Jug) band made up of great musicians with a lot of comedy
thrown in. Roy still can't tell jokes!!! Keith and Evan fill the other
spots. Multi instrumentalists. Make sure you catch them around town
somewhere.
Khe Sanh Rat Gratitude Award. - Went to
Alex - well deserved.
Khe Sanh Members Prize. - To Lorraine, a
new member who joined on the night. Well done.
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20th January
08
Another great afternoon for members with all the usual
suspects and some surprises. Because it is a lot less formal than club
nights, I think it is one of the best afternoons of the year. Too much food
too. Thanks to all of those who helped.
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21st December 07
Always a great way to end the year with an open
stage event just before Christmas. Great crowd, great friends and great
talent, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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16th November
07
The
Four Hillsmen
For pure entertainment there is none better
than the Four Hillsmen. Four piece vocal harmony with a repertoire that had
us laughing and almost crying (from laughing). Their serious numbers showed
us how good they were.
Detour
David, Treacy and Terry are great musicians and
added a contrast to the night. They have been playing regularly around
Gippsland and Pakenham so catch up with them if you can.
Tom
Bolton & Friends
Support act for the night, Tom released his
new CD 'When I cross the River'. Tom is a fine musician with a distinctive
style of playing. His CD is one, I think, that you need to lay down, close
your eyes and listen to closely. It's not a bop along CD. His
lyrics are complex and insightful drawing from a range of life experiences
of places and relationships with which we all can identify . When I Cross
The River is extremely well produced with a range of supporting musicians,
instruments and vocals which combine to make the whole package worthwhile.
As a special, Tom has included a second CD with two versions of his song
(one studio, one not) 'Biscuits' - a nice touch and that little bit
different.
Catch up with Tom playing at a venue near you - He is on the way.
Khe Sanh Rat Gratitude Award. - No award
tonight with a support act.
The Members raffle proves to be a big hit - Thanks to
Khe Sanh Restaurant. Members are enjoying Tuesday nights with Wayne at the Restaurant.
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19th October 07
Jenny M. Thomas
and Red Rock Ramblers.
Good to see so many in after the
previous month - a great crowd. Jenny's skills
are well worth catching up with if you missed her and you get the chance.
For a change of pace the Red Rock Ramblers had them dancing in the aisles.
Khe Sanh Rat Gratitude Award went to Clem with
his wonderful voice and performance.
It was good to see the Recovering members back again.
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21st September 07
Phil
Garland AND
Phil Young
A fabulous night even if numbers were down a
little. Must have been the footy? The AGM was over quickly and on with the
music. Thanks to all who turned up and supported the club - these meetings
have to be done for the club to exist.
Both the Phil's gave excellent performances as was to be expected - Nuff
said. The singing of Happy Birthday (our 5th) and blowing out of candles
contributed to the night. Peter won the Major Members Raffle and was there
to collect it - ON YA Pete.
Khe Sanh Rat Gratitude Award went to Margaret with
more original songs. Keep tackling those nerves, they only last 10 - 20
years?
A couple of members are unwell currently so we wish
them a speedy recovery and our condolences to Tim on the passing of his
mum.
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17th August 07
Melbourne
Scottish Fiddle Club &
New Dogs Old Tricks
"Judy
Turner is the founder of the MSF Club and tonight's performance will be an
energetic mix of the two groups." That's what I said and
wasn't it ever!! We had 14 from the MSF Club and their performance was
nothing short of excellent (and highly entertaining) as was New dogs.
Khe Sanh Rat Gratitude Award went to Ken with
two original songs. The talent out there is endless.
REMEMBER NEXT MONTH IS AGM NIGHT.
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5th August 07
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Members Performance Day at the Central
Hotel Beaconsfield.
A great afternoon enjoyed by about 40-50
members as well as others. Bruce
Watson gave a great performance with audience participation as well. I
think most people ate too. Thanks to the Central Hotel for their
support.
CLICK
HERE FOR PHOTOS OF THE DAY (THANKS CRAIG)
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20th July 07
Ross
Ryan
What a night!! A bit of a late start
and with too many spot acts to go on and a lot of new faces and young people
- Good to see them enjoying the music. Ross Ryan - Been around a long time
and his performance/ entertainment really shines through. Very few left
early and we finished late.
With backing from Ken Stephenson on a range of instruments, the music was
exemplary.
We have a new sponsor - thank you to the Khe Sanh Asian Restaurant in
Springvale (Partner David attended for the welcoming). Great food and open
mike on a Tuesday evening with Wayne Thompson.
Khe Sanh Rat Gratitude Award went to
Angela and Emma for great performances including original songs.
Welcome to new members who signed up. The Club keeps getting stronger and
stronger. (It was standing room only for Ross.
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15th June 07 Open Stage.
As usual, a good turn up for a REALLY GREAT
informal night where impromptu performances of members who joined together
to provide excellent entertainment. The Fry
Brothers also came along- thanks to Jan, and
showed off their great harmonies.
No Rat award this night and the Members prize went to Bill
(Remember to show your membership card at the door - and fees are due now)
:) friendly reminder :}
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18th May 07
Nougat
Ruth Roshan (mandolin, vocals) and Tania Ravbar Costantino
(guitar, vocals) played original pieces and fresh arrangements of music from
around the world, particularly from Spanish and South American traditions.
Their music highlights the beauty and versatility of guitar and mandolin.
They are Melbourne based and have an established reputation in Melbourne and
Victoria.
Support Act Khristian
Mizzi
has been playing at local venues and festivals around Melbourne and is
establishing himself as an excellent musician. He has on CD out currently
and is working on more. A great performance from him.
The mix of these two artists created a fabulous night from
the great voice of Khristian to the classical (including a Led Zepplin song)
style of Ruth and Tania.
The Rat Award went to Bronwyn who played
original tunes. We want to see her back.
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20th April 07
Jugularity
20 years in the industry and still enjoying
it. They are all they claim to be. Great talented musicians who really know
how to entertain.
Support
Act Silver Reasons
- A young band just starting out fronted by J J Bruce who has a
wonderful voice also kept us entertained.
The Rat Award went to Sue & Kelly
who were first timers to the club.
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16th March 07
Braemar
What a great way to celebrate St Patrick's Day.
A reduced number of spot acts with Mandy Connell as
a support artist.
Remember Members to show your membership card at the door for the raffle.
There will be a grand prize drawn later in the year. Its always good to see
new faces each night.
The Rat Award went to Detour (Dave and Treacy)
although we called them sidetrack for the night - there are usually three of
them but one was missing?
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Archives
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16th February 07
Brightwater
A Great acoustic night in the chapel was had by all. A
few surprises too. Noel and Alex down from Queensland gave an excellent
performance.
The Rat Award went to the Cheeky monkey (Lisa
Dean) who popped out of a box for a surprise visit. You never know what will
happen !!
21st January 07 Club BBQ
The weather was not the kindest to us and it rained
off and on lightly until the last half hour. We need the rain so we can't
complain. Every one ate well, sang well and had a great day. It's the
reason membership is all worthwhile,
15th December 06 Christmas
Bash - It happens every year
A great night to celebrate Christmas and
provided great entertainment with a
variety artists (even a poet from Western Aus). The night was open stage where everyone
joined in and sang along to carols. As usual - a great night
17th November
17th 06
Bossanation & Libertad.
The
Jazz influences and the skills of this trio are terrific. A great way
to start the evening (apart from the spot acts),
And
to follow them, Libertad - who had people on their feet moving to the rhythm
and dancing in the back.
Unfortunately
we were without our main sound men and experienced a short delay - a great
learning experience- and all ended well with Cyril on sound. Get well
quickly Phil.
Heatherhill Rat Gratitude
Award went to Prudence for a Seekers a'capella ( with a little help from
Alex)
October
20th 06
Barbara Jefferies & Sweet Pickings.
Barbara's
performances are exemplary, Her new CD "from my daddy's shoulders"
is a great listen, If you think Harp music is Ho Hum, She will change your
mind. Available for all events- keep her in mind.
As are Sweet Pickings, Maurice and Wendy are a fabulous team playing together
and their music is great. We will have them back.
Heatherhill Rat Gratitude
Award went to Doug, I closed my eyes and thought it was Neil
Young on stage.
September
15th 06
Indigo
Rye
Well I said "
It's
a bluegrass night with this band with great harmonies. They will get your
feet a tappin'
and did they ever!!
A great crowd, excellent spot acts -a great all round night of
entertainment.
Heatherhill Rat Gratitude
Award went to Graham for a couple of spoken word Aussie poems.
18th August 2006
Marisa Yeaman & Chris
Newman
A good crowd in and the AGM went well. A new
committee was elected with two members changing. A big thanks to the
outgoing members who contributed significantly to the club - well done.
Spot acts kicked off the night followed by Chris Newman and his impeccable
style - Mr. Neil Diamond.
Heatherhill Rat Gratitude
Award went to Tracey who sang with Jan - Keep singing.
Its great to see members being involved with the club
for without them the club does not run. Especially Alex on door, Lorraine
& Gary in Kitchen and Cyril & Tim on sound.
21st July 2006
Yee ha! We went country with Ian
Castles, Ray Moore and lots more.
The place
was packed - standing room only. From starting with a set from Chris Newman
to the conclusion with Ian and Ray on stage together, sharing songs and
trading jokes, most left at 12.15am.
No Heatherhill Rat Gratitude
Award because of the theme night.
15th & 16th July 2006
Songwriting workshop at Venus Bay with
Bruce Watson
What a great weekend. Most arrived Friday night for
a sing along after settling in. Saturday resulted in a cohesive group who,
at the end of the day, produced some fine songs. The night saw people
joining in writing and performing together or alone. Sunday saw a run
down/follow up session in the morning and a performance at the Tarwin Lower
Hotel in the afternoon. Even the rain did not deter us. Great work to all
the participants and thanks to Bruce Watson. Bruce runs songwriting groups
and if you are looking for one, you can't go wrong,
19th June 2006 Open Stage.
Always a good night with enough talent to go
around.
Tim & Cyril on sound to give the ailing Phil a break. Note to self -
must get some photos of these nights.
19th May 2006
Christina
Green.
and Bill
Dettmer
Its great to see local artists
who have played on the open stage at one time or another perform an longer
set. Both Christina and Bill are thoroughly seasoned performers who have
toured extensively and been involved with community music events for many
years.
I don't mind saying that this night was an exceptional
mix with Christina's voice and the highly entertaining performance from
Bill. Wayne, one of our sponsors turned up. He hadn't been
for a while due to work commitments, and performed. On ya Wayne.
His award -
Heatherhill Rat Gratitude Award: went to Frank for his efforts (good
ones) with a couple of happy songs.
21st April 2006
Fiona
Boyes
and Leigh Sloggett
This was another one of those
really great nights that stand head and shoulders above the others.
Beginning with a great line up of spot acts which included Riley Jordan who
is almost finished her new CD, right through the main acts, every one was
enthralled.
Leigh launched his new CD 'Sliding to your Destiny' with a great
performance on slide and acoustic guitar.
Fiona followed and showed why
she is Australia's Premier Female Blues artist. Acoustic guitar (Maton),
plastic stomp box ($2 shop) and Talent (genes& hard work) cemented a
performance with everything you always wanted.
17th March 2006 MUNDY-TURNER
A smaller crowd than expected -
because of the Commonwealth Games most likely. It didn't reduce the
performance in any way though. Get along and see Mundy-Turner if you can.
Great harmonies, arrangements and music. I really enjoyed their version of
Clancy of the Overflow.
Heatherhill Rat Gratitude Award: went to Dave for being brave enough
to do something Irish (It was St Patrick's Day). My Irish jokes went down
like a lead balloon.
Riley
Jordan also attended and gave a performance
on the open stage. If only Christmas could happen every month.
17th February 2006 - The Rigby's
A mix up with our booking so we
were in the Old Chapel and totally acoustic. - What a great night!! Open
stage - another load of talent and a support performance from Paul
Amira on acoustic Bass.
Heatherhill Rat Gratitude Award:
went to Maree for a duo of a'capella songs - Great voice.
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