April, 2008

Here's a few for your diary...

Sunday Oct 11th 2009 – Special Club Night starting at 8:00pm – Irish Murphy’s – ‘Folk Sports’ – Hosted by Mark Wardle. Come along and join in the musical mayhem. Teams of musicians and singers join together to present tunes and songs with arrangements improvised on the spot. This night – a repeat of last year’s club night - promises to produce some great improvised music (and possibly some not so great). Play music with others whom you may not usually collaborate with. Get your musical mettle tested. Get along and join in.

Sunday Nov 8th 2009 – Special Club Night starting at 8:00pm – Irish Murphy’s – ‘Singalong Songs’ – Hosted by Paula Grembka. Club members present three singalong songs each. If you can sing – you can join in. If you want to perform – contact Paula (paulagb@ncable.net.au) and put your name on the list. Get along and join in – bring some friends and make a crowd!

Last nights GFMC Open Mic proves that the Rick Merrigan Award is hotting up! Here's a few snaps... thanks Ade

The August 30th Last Sunday Concert opened with a brilliant performance from the smooth and captivating Suzette Herft, her laid back and rhythmic style accompanied by her talented 3 piece backing band had everyone swaying at the barrels... Read more »»

Open to GFMC members performing at the monthly Open Mic events, this new award is focused on recognizing new and emerging talent from the Geelong acoustic music scene.

The last sunday concert at Irish Murphy's for July was a cracker, Rant kicked the night off with a brilliant opening set which included 'Ramble On' followed by a wonderful blend of Russian, Gaelic and French cafe style songs and tunes. A truly versatile and talented young outfit destined for a great career.

They were followed by veteran trio Doole, Evans and Farnsworth who proceeded to make everybody comfy with great renditions of a couple of Steeleye Span style songs from Pat Evans and very sharp instrumental sets from Rob and Prue. Nice accompaniment Read more »»

The Last Sunday Folk Club - Sunday Aug 30th 2009 8pm Irish Murphy's Geelong

Suzette Herft is a contemporary troubadour and songwriter whose roots are in the American Folk tradition. She has often been described as the “Australian Joan Baez”, with her dark features and her rich, honeyed voice. Read more »»

Friday 14th August 2009 Trouble in the Kitchen will be performing in concert at Harvester Moon, 2320 Portarlington Road, BELLARINE VIC. Should be a fantastic night of traditional music with some of Australias best young traditional performers. www.harvestermoon.com.au Read more »»

Fri, 31 Jul 2009, The Red Till, 143A Great Ocean Rd, Anglesea VIC 3230 Read more »»

La Trobe University and the School of Historical and European Studies is presenting a Free, Public Lecture on Sunday 20th September 2009 at 3pm.

This will be a special, extended performance of 'Lochaber No More' a history of the Jacobite rebellions and the Highland Clearances in narrative and song. Read more »»

Join Phil Smurthwaite, the violinist from "Hot Club Swing" Dennis Mitchell, the founder of "Theater Of The Winged Unicorn", John Shawcross, monster pianist extraordinaire and Nadine Joy as they take a journey through the life and work of one of the giants of 20th century jazz Duke Ellington. Read more »»