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Sunday 23 March 2025, 2 p.m. Everglades Club

Kejafi +
VERVE Harmony – directed by Elizabeth W Scott

A Grand SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERT
at the Everglades Country Club, Woy Woy

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.

Led by Elizabeth W. Scott. Elizabeth from New York, VERVE Harmony, from the Central Coast present 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 Central Coast community-based choir gives its debut concert, led by multi-talented, new-to-the-Coast musician, Elizabeth W. Scott.

Elizabeth hails from New York and has worked across many music 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.”  https://verve.choirgenius.com

Check out these performances:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ-08M9QQg4&t=10s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZiISV1-LEQ

Book Now:
https://www.trybooking.com/CYKFS

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Wednesday 12 March Katie Spencer (UK) Houseconcert

Katie Spencer (UK)

Houseconcert 6-9 p.m. Wednesday 12 March

Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/CYJMH

“Katie’s guitar playing has echoes of my dear friend the late great Bert Jansch. Like a musical weaver she threads her poetic lyrics through the guitar’s strings and produces little tapestries of song.” Ralph McTell​

“Her articulate picking, with suggestions of folk and jazz, frames intelligently written songs and is the backbone to her music.” Guitarist Magazine

“One of the most satisfying and spellbinding singer-songwriter collections I’ve encountered in some time.” RnR Magazine ★★★★★

Raised in the East Yorkshire flatlands on the fringes of Hull (UK), Katie Spencer’s landscape has always been that of open skies and widening rivers. Industry still shapes the city here. The people, as with the land, are moulded by tides and stark horizons. It is this sense of space and movement that flows through Katie Spencer’s music.

The songwriting, and most notably her guitar playing stems from a time when the steel-stringed instrument was truly finding its voice. Artists like Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and perhaps most evidently Michael Chapman, flow into her sound, carrying with them the warmth and idealism of the early 70’s folk and songwriter movements.

Katie Spencer’s widely celebrated new album, The Edge of the Land (2022), follows her debut release, Weather Beaten (2019) which was praised for its unique song-craft, spell-binding musicianship and crystal sonic clarity, as she brought together fans of music from all backgrounds and walks of life. Delicate and un-rushed, the ten songs on The Edge of the Land drift by like ships on the horizon, yet intimacy and introspection still remain.

The inclusivity found in her recorded works is most apparent when on stage, with a personal connection and humour that allows the listener time to appreciate the emotion of the music. Her historical gig list is extensive, taking in festivals such as the world-renowned Celtic Connections and Cambridge Folk Festival. Her performances have left audiences in awe of her confidence and craftsmanship with tour dates including UK, Germany, The Netherlands, Denmark, Australia and Canada. This is her first and so far only appearance in Woy Woy! Make sure you don’t miss it.

Bookings required. All tickets just $20:
https://www.trybooking.com/CYJMH

Check out Katie here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pF3BnekbcI

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Concert Program for 2025

Club Performers Night
Commencing
9 February ‘25		Empire Bay .  call MaryAnne: 0407 917 117
Wed 5 February
6.00-9.30 p.m. Steve Turner  		House Concert with Steve Turner. Celebrated veteran English folk singer and multi-instrumentalist.
Sun 23 February Enda Kenny  Much loved singer songwriter Enda Kenny returns to the Troubadour to launch his new CD.  Great original Australian music with an Irish accent.
Wednesday 12 MarchKatie Spencer (UK)  Houseconcert
Sunday 23 MarchSydney Womens Choir:  Paradise Road ‘Song of Survival’ – music arranged and rehearsed in secret by the women at Palembang POW camp, Sumatra in WWII
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VERVE CHORUS lead by Elizabeth W Scott
Fri 28 MarchChristine Collister (UK)&Michael Fix (Aust)
Houseconcert
Sunday 25 MayWarren Fahey
Sat 28 June  Deziah and Date: Guitar, cello and film Irish Film and music project
Fri 20 JulyVincent Cross (Ireland/USA/Aust)
Sun 27 JulyPaper Collar Pickers
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Bruce Watson
Sat 23 AugustMal Webb and Kylie Morigan
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Traditional Graffiti
Troubadour’s Great First Friday Session Enquiries: Jeff  0417 064 352 FIRST FRIDAY each month, from February. 7.00 p.m. at Anglican Church Community Hall, 143 Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy

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Sunday 23 February

Enda Kenny

2 -5 p.m. Sunday Afternoon 23 February, at the Everglades Club

Much loved singer songwriter Enda Kenny returns to the Troubadour to launch his new CD.  Great original Australian music with an Irish accent.

Tickets: $20 members/ $25 all others. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CXOAG

Enda Kenny is an Irish-Born songwriter who has made his home in Melbourne, Australia since the late 1980’s. His thoughtful, descriptive stories of his adoptive homeland have struck a chord with audiences all over Australia and are always memorable and spiced with plenty of humour. No wonder he is a favourite of audiences across the country.

Now residing near Mount Beauty in the Victorian Alps, Enda toured to New Zealand and UK & Germany in 2023, Ireland, UK and Europe in 2024, and continues with regular state and national tours through Australia and New Zealand.

An Enda Kenny concert is always special. Don’t miss his return to the Troubadour on 25 February! Check Enda Kenny Folksinger out on YouTube to get ready!
Bookings: http://www.trybooking.com/CXOAG

Check out Enda singing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHXG80A0hoc

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Sunday 1 December, 2024. 2.00 p.m.

The Everglades Country Club, Woy Woy

The Bushwackers in Concert.
2pm-5pm, Sunday, 1 December


Tickets: $35 General Admission, $30 Troubadour members
https://www.trybooking.com/CWAOJ

Australia’s most famous and beloved folk and country band, The Bushwackers. Renowned for their energetic, captivating performances, are set to perform for the Troubadour Folk Club in the Everglades Country Club in Woy Woy on Sunday the 1st of December.  

Since their inception in 1973, The Bushwackers have won three Golden Guitar awards, released 26 studio albums, have been inducted into the Tamworth Roll Of Renown, been recognised by the National Folk Alliance for their lifetime contribution to Folk Music and have performed all over Australia at festivals, events and venues.

Following their acclaimed 2023 appearance on ‘The Voice, Australia’, led by Dobe Newton and Roger Corbett, The Bushwackers continue to embody the essence of Australian music. Audiences can expect virtuoso celtic tunes, iconic Australian songs and heartfelt lyrics. Their songs and stories resonate across generations, honouring Australia’s cultural legacy. The Bushwackers promise their audience an unforgettable Sunday afternoon concert for the Troubadour Folk Club in The Everglades Country Club, Woy Woy as they showcase their legendary passion, humour, and music.The Bushwackers are Australia’s best-known, most-loved Australiana band, celebrating over 50 years of music.

Date: Sunday 1 December 2024 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (UTC+10)

Location: Everglades Country Club
9-13 Dunban Rd, Woy Woy NSW 2256

Tickets: $35 General Admission, $30 Troubadour members
https://www.trybooking.com/CWAOJ

Check this out – “I am Australian” was co-written by Dobe Newton from the Bushwackers and Bruce Woodley from The Seekers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDLubdq82cc

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Saturday 26 October 2024

Mimosa Duo

7.00 p.m. Saturday 26 October 2024, Everglades Club

Mimosa Duo, one of Australia’s most exciting and accomplished acts, make a much anticipated and very welcome return to the Troubadour.

Phoebe O’Shea (violin and vocals) and Morgan Haselden (guitar), are brilliant, internationally accomplished musicians from the Central Coast. Their music is a unique and colourful collage of gypsy jazz with classy servings of French parlour, Argentinian tango, Celtic rhythms, Cuban son and classical music – all served with truly creative originality and very healthy dose of humour.

Since they first teamed up while training at the Sydney Conservatorium in classical music they have lived and performed in France, embraced in the heart of Gypsy Jazz. They have toured all over Australia and New Zealand and beyond as entertainers on luxury cruise lines, at the Opera House main stage, at numerous festivals and for literally hundreds of events.

Great music that breaks down all the borders! Don’t miss this.

Book now, to avoid disappointment. Tickets just $20/25:
https://www.trybooking.com/CTYNN

Enjoy these video clips and get in the mood …

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Sunday 28 July ’24 Highly Strung Rock Orchestra

HIGHLY STRUNG ROCK ORCHESTRA
2.00 pm, Sunday afternoon 28 July ’24

Everglades Club, Dunban Rd, Woy Woy
Book now: https://www.trybooking.com/CSEYS

One family –  One show – One afternoon to remember!

Be part of the musical magic that is Highly Strung Rock Orchestra.

Back by popular demand, join P & O Australia’s favourite musical family, Highly Strung Rock Orchestra at the Troubadour! 

On their previous two performances Highly Strung have proven to have immense appeal, filling a large hall at each appearance. And no wonder. With ‘our Mary’, Mary O’Mahony centre stage with her magic fiddle she is surrounded by her peerless peers, her family. Together they present the best and most polished performance you’re ever liklely to see.

They play folk and acoustic music beautifully. Add to the incredible interpreations of traditional jigs, reels some of the great folk rock classics, theynail it with rock musical versions of some of the greatest popular songs of the past 60 years or more. Ther more you see, the more there is to enjoy. You start to understand why everyone wants to see them, again and again.

Back in 80s they were known as HATRICK and were incredibly popular in NSW and across Australia. They’re even better now – Their known by all the best international luxury liner travellers, and they’ve got more experience. And that’s not all, now there’s more of them. They’ve been reproducing and now have an amazing new generation which they’re been quietly adding to the lineup.

Come and see for yourself. Be amazed at their ability to retain the essence of your favourite hits with their unique lineup of guitar, woodwind, strings and vocals. Experience how orchestral instruments blended with guitar, presented by a family, can fill a room with magic!

Lineup;

Mary O’Mahony (McCoy), violin/vocals/recorder

Bernadette McCoy, violin/vocals

Stella McCoy, lead vocal/flute/whistle

Justin McCoy, lead vocal/guitar

Guest musicians; (yes, these are family, too!)

Molly McCoy, violin/vocals

Joey McCoy, guitar

Minnie McCoy, vocals

Tickets: A wonderful winter’s afternoon of the music and companionship for only $30 General Admission; and just $25 for Troubadour members. Book now, while there are still tickets:
https://www.trybooking.com/CSEYS