Here’s a great event if you’re thinking abiut a trip to the Hunter this coming weekend:
‘The Bushwackers Songs and Stories show with Dobe Newton and Roger Corbett. At Qirkz in the Hunter, Abermain on Saturday, March 22nd.
‘Songs and Stories’ is an affectionate musical stroll through the long history of The Bushwackers. Lead singer Dobe Newton is a master raconteur and Roger Corbett has written many of the Australian classic songs that have made the Bushwackers such an enduring influence on Australian audiences for the last five decades. Joining Dobe and Roger is 18 year old, ‘2024 Young Folk Artist of the Year’ Rory Phillips and a cameo appearance by 16 year old songwriter Lucy Beveridge. Saturday March 22nd will be a night of great music and stories to remember.
Tickets Here:
Coming up next at the Troubadour
- Sunday 23 March 2025, 2 p.m. Everglades Club
Double Bill: Two great concerts on one afternoon
Kejafi +
VERVE Harmony – directed by Elizabeth W Scott
2.00 – 5.00 p.m. Sunday 23 March
Tickets: $20 Troubadour members/$25 general admission
Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/CYKFS
Kejafi is a fusion of intertwining dual fiddles, octave mandolin and double bass and effortlessly blend beautiful songs and exhilarating traditional and original tunes that celebrate the deep Australian and Scottish connection. Witness their fresh and modern interpretation that breathes new life into the living tradition of folk music. Their world class performances take listeners on a journey inspired by the haunting music of the Scottish Highlands, Ireland and the far flung islands at the north-west edge of Europe.
” VERVE Harmony, from the Central Coast, presents a diverse mix of choral works, including from African, African American, Indigenous, Eastern European and Western European folk traditions. VERVE Harmony is a friendly, welcoming, a cappella vocal group that shares a love of singing in harmony. The exuberant, creative community-based choir is led by multi-talented, new-to-the-Coast musician, Elizabeth W. Scott.
Elizabeth hails from New York and has worked across many musical genres. “We sing world music in many different languages for sheer enjoyment, with public sing-outs by invitation. New members are welcome to join us.” You can find them at verveharmony.com
Check out these performances:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ-08M9QQg4&t=10s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZiISV1-LEQBook Now: https://www.trybooking.com/CYKFS
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- Friday 28 March 6-9 pm.
Christine Collister (UK) with Michael Fix (Aust) House concert
Christine Collister, from the Isle of Man, draws her inspiration from the Celtic mysteries of the Isle of Man, in the middle of the Irish Sea. He has both the beaches of the Illawarra and a European heritage in his blood.
Between them, vocalist Christine Collister and guitarist Michael Fix create a rare musical synergy, balancing unique arrangements of beautiful, timeless songs with their own unforgettable compositions, transcending cultures and musical traditions to enrapture audiences wherever they perform.
With Christine’s sultry, sensuous voice, combining with Michael’s exquisite guitar playing, the listener is forever transported to places in the soul where only music can take you.
All tickets: Just $25 Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/CYFHY
Check out Collister and Fix here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWFfbdbcwZA
- Sunday 25 May 2025 2 p.m. Everglades, Woy Woy
Warren Fahey and the Larrikins
BUSH SONGS AND CITY DITTIES
A Panorama of bush ballads, folksongs, recitations, yarns and curious stories from one of Australia’s most celebrated storytellers.
Warren Fahey has been collecting and performing Australian folklore for over sixty years and is a cultural historian, prolific author, ABC broadcaster and performer. His group, The Larrikins (1969-2015), was recognised for its vibrant interpretation of bush ballads, rare convict broadsides and songs from the wartime trenches, school playgrounds and city larrikin back alleys. Warren will dig deep into his swag and guarantees that nostalgia buttons will be pushed and a smile will be brought to your dial! Warren has been honoured with the Order of Australia, Prime Minister’s Centenary Medal, Golden Gumleaf Award and Australia’s highest award for lifetime achievement in music, The Don Banks Music Award. He prefers to say he is a graduate of the Dingo University of the Outback.
Warren Fahey – concertina, jaw harps and diddling. Marcus Holden – mandolin, fiddle, guitar and whatever else he can find in the boot of his car. Garry Steel- the wizard of the accordion.
Tickets just $20 Members; $25 non-members
Book Now: https://www.trybooking.com/CYJOWHere’s something special you might enjoybefore the show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ5ADe0I1Xo
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TROUBADOUR Membership
Why not become a member and enjoy some of the financial benefits in the form of reduced prices for many of our events?
Everyone is welcome at the Troubadour. Membership is not compulsory, but it is fun. Your membership helps support live folk and acoustic music and the spoken word on the Central Coast and throughout NSW. It also helps us provide community benefits through club donations to community causes and through sponsoring great music on the coast throughout the year.
Membership costs $15 per year for a singe person and $20 for a family or couple. Membership runs from the day you pay until 30 June 2026. So if you join or renew your membership now, using the online link below, you receive free extra months, until the end of the financial year 2026.
Join here: www.trybooking.com/CYTQS
JOIN the FUN: Troubadour’s Regular monthly program has something for everyone, with events and happenings almost every weekend
Continuing in 2024 – First Friday sessions.
First Friday each month, 7-9 p.m.
Community Hall at the Holy Apostles Anglican Church (formerly St Lukes)
Come along and join in the singing, play along or just enjoy the great ambience of do-it-yourself music. Bring your voice and your musical instrument if you have one. Tea and coffee available. Cost: $5, or a gold coin donation.
Club Performers Night (aka Performers’ Cafe’)
Empire Bay Community Hall
Second Saturday each month
Join club members and other local musicians on-stage. Refreshments/snacks provided for a gold coin donation, or BYO.
When: 7.00 p.m. Second Saturday each month except January and December
Where: Empire Bay Progress Hall, 1 Gordon Rd, Empire Bay
Tickets: Just $10. Pay at the Door, cash preferred.
To play – please book a performance spot (15 minutes). Some blackboard spots (1 song or verse) available most nights. All enquiries, call MaryAnne: 0407 917 117.
Interested in Bush Dancing on the Central Coast?
Bush Dances For 2025 – Teralba Community Hall
Further information please contact
Newcastle & Hunter Valley Folk Club Inc. Dance Groups’ Co-ordinator.
Margaret Kenning – 0413 229 740
Email – westwick1@dodo.com.au
+ Bush Dance Workshops for 2025 by the
Central Coast Bush Dance & Music Association
CASH ONLY PLEASE – NO EFTPOS
More information: Robyn Northwood, Central Coast Bush Dance & Music Association, (CCBDMA), tel: 0410 446 485,
Website: www.ccbdma.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gosfordbushdance