Friday 2nd December
— Hills Folk Club.(1st Friday)
Hills Folk Club has sung its way through that inconvenience called COVID and are looking forward to celebrating the good things about music and friendships at our gathering on Friday 2nd December.
Rochelle and Yzzy of Shady Jane were so popular last month that we have invited them back for a longer bracket this time. It is a pleasure to have young talented performers at the Club.
Also featuring ‘Hills Folk’ with Mark Brockman on acoustic guitar, Dave Lazaro on percussion, Ian Beldon & Sharon Lush vocals. Kevin will pop up there also.
Our 3rd act will be John Ralph who is well known on the music scene for his excellent guitar playing & singing enjoyable songs.
There will be a couple of quick spots for people who want to perform their favourite yuletide song.
Which leads me to remind our performers that as a prelude to creating happiness & goodwill for the forthcoming festive season, could all songs please have a happy ending.
Hills Folk Club is held at Falls Farm Cottage on Neil Tonkin Park, Cagney Way, Lesmurdie at 8pm.
Entry $10. Free tea, coffee, milo & biscuits provided at interval.
Contact Pauline Tonkin 92916026 paulinekevin@bigpond.com or Peter ‘Murph’ Murphy at murf2murf4@gmail.com
3rd December
— Chittering Bush Dance.
34 Santa Gertrudis Drive, Lower Chittering from 7pm -11pm
Due to overwhelming demand Divine Mercy Church is holding its second Bush Dance fundraiser of the year! Please join us for a night of great music, food and fun (and dancing, of course)! Burgers, hotdogs and waffles available for purchase.
BYO drinks, $20 per adult, $10 per under 18 & Ages 5 and under free!
Live music provided by Paul Wright and the Crestwell family, with Tom Moir calling!
Limited tickets – online bookings are essential. To
buy tickets please visit: https://dmcbushdance.eventbrite.com.au.
7th December
— Scottish Stramash.
7 pm – 9 pm. Seasonal Brewing Co in Maylands
Scottish Stramash’s mission is embracing Scottish music in WA. Run by Fiona Davidson and Linda Gauld, fiddlers from the North East of Scotland, they started their very first “session” 4 years ago. Today, we have around 25 session players; although there might be 12 at a time. If you play the accordion, fiddle, whistle, guitar, or bodhran, or maybe you’re a singer, join us as we embrace the bonny tunes of Scotland. All levels of musicianship will be made very welcome.
Two sessions are scheduled for December; Seasonal Brewing Co in Maylands will be a slower-paced one, but the one at The Claisebrook Bar will be a cracker. What better way to start the Festivities? Want to know more? www.scottishstramash.com or email scottishstramash@gmail.com
Friday 9th December
— Wanneroo Folk Club (2nd Friday Monthly)
Feature act will be Waralakin with a few well known extras joining Phil and Josh for the night.
There will be support from John Ralph and Carmael Charlton and being the annual wide up leading to the festive season there will be plenty of chance to sing along with some festive songs.
As usual for December bring a share plate for the Tea break.
Doors open 7pm for a 7:30pm start.
We would ask that if you have cold symptoms please consider staying home to recuperate rather than spreading it around.
Admission: $12 ($10 for WAFF members). Card facilities will be available.
Dorchester Hall, cnr Dugdale and Dorchester St, Warwick
If you want to play at Wanneroo Folk Club Email: Rob Oats
January will be a Come-All-Ye so get a few songs read for the new year.
Web: www.wafolk.org.au
Friday 16 December
— Factory concert – Graham Pirt.
Our last event for the year! We’re delighted to announce that ticket sales for the Graham Pirt concert are now open.
Go to https://www.littlefolkinc.com select House concerts and use the Book Now button to purchase your tickets.
Graham has been on the English folk scene since way back in the 60s, was part of Cockersdale with Keith Marsden from 1987 until Keith’s death in 1991 and continuing with Val Marsden and others until it disbanded in 2014. Visit Graham’s website grahampirt.com to learn lots more.
GRAHAM PIRT IN CONCERT supported by local band Five Star Trio
The Big Picture Factory, 119 Campbell Street, Rivervale WA
Doors open 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start
Tickets $25.00 (only available on Trybooking via the LITTLE FOLK website).
A light supper will be provided during the break. Please BYOG.
If you arrive early we ask that you remain outside until 7.00pm to allow us to get SET-UP and SOUND CHECKS completed on time.
Don’t delay! Book now! this will sell out fast! https://www.littlefolkinc.com
Sunday 18th December
— Greenbushes Acoustic. (3rd Sunday)
Greenbushes Acoustic has been operating since September 2020. We aim to bring more live acoustic music to Greenbushes in Western Australia.
This is a free acoustic music event with open mic opportunities. From October, during the warmer months, the group meets from 2:30-4:30 at Thomson Park in Greenbushes.
Ring Lee on 0491 009 134 or Irma on 0466 640 455 for more information.
22nd December
— Scottish Stramash.
7 pm – 9 pm. The Claisebrook Bar
Book your table at https://claisebrookbar.com
Scottish Stramash’s mission is embracing Scottish music in WA. Run by Fiona Davidson and Linda Gauld, fiddlers from the North East of Scotland, they started their very first “session” 4 years ago. Today, we have around 25 session players; although there might be 12 at a time. If you play the accordion, fiddle, whistle, guitar, or bodhran, or maybe you’re a singer, join us as we embrace the bonny tunes of Scotland. All levels of musicianship will be made very welcome.
Two sessions are scheduled for December; Seasonal Brewing Co in Maylands will be a slower-paced one, but the one at The Claisebrook Bar will be a cracker. What better way to start the Festivities? Want to know more? www.scottishstramash.com or email scottishstramash@gmail.com
20th January
— Mundaring Folk n Blues Club.(3rd Friday)
Mundaring Sporting Club, Coolgardie St, Mdg.
The Mundaring Folk ‘n’ Blues Club presents a wide variety of local and international artists in the “folk and blues” genre, played LIVE.
The cost for entry is $10.
Doors open at 6.45pm Show begins at 7.30pm and will usually finish around 10.30pm.
As a general guide, 4 acts are presented in the evening with 2 x 20min breaks. Our bar will be open, offering better than pub prices and a meal will be available to purchase.
Please note: the kitchen staff will prepare a set quantity of meals. The intention is NOT to cater for people arriving late and once sold out, it’s gone.
Acts vary from solo performers to 5 piece ensembles and great care is taken to present a variety of genres falling under the ACOUSTIC folk n’ blues category which is fairly diverse these days, so there is usually something to suit everybody’s taste.
For more information, please contact mundaringfolknblues@gmail.com
21st January (TBC)
— Mandurah Soiree.
Welcome all!! As I previously mentioned, we are attempting to resume our pre-Covid programming of the third Saturday of every second month, so our next Soiree will be Saturday, 19th of November, and as usual starting at 2.30p.m. break at 3.30 t0 4.00, and finishing off at 5.00p.m., with the jam session continuing after the actual programme, for those who want to hang around for a while. The theme will be, “Work and Play”, bearing in mind that the theme is only suggested, and a reference may be as oblique as possible, and if nothing comes to mind, anything will be O.K. All we ask is that you let us know as soon as possible if you will be attending either as a performer, or as part of the audience, as we are limited in seating.
If you have any questions, please email or give me a call. We look forward to catching up with you all. Ian Long
24th January
— Merriwa Acoustic Music Club (monthly, 4th Tuesday)
Merriwa Acoustic Music Club (MAMC) is held every 4th Tuesday of each month at Jenolan Way Community Centre in Merriwa (very near the end of the highway north with lots of safe parking). MAMC has a simple ‘sing around’ format with each participant getting to preform two songs (or whatever it is you do… poem, dance, etc.) each cycle through the group. Everyone from complete beginners to accomplished performers are welcome. All types of instruments are also welcomed as is almost any style of music (bluegrass, folk, pop, rock, and more). We additionally have a featured club member lead the group in trying out and learning a new song together each month. MAMC has a purpose for fun, learning, encouragement, and in it’s small way – community service. If you would like to know more write: Oakyfolky@msn.com.
Sunday 26th February
— Jackadders Music Club (4th Sunday)
2.30pm Wembley Downs Scout Hall, 7 Dover Cresc. Wembley Downs.
Cost: adults $12 (WAFF Members $6) children free
For more information call 0412 777 061 or carmel@carmelcharlton.com
Time: 2.30pm – 5.00pm
Afternoon tea included
This is a West Australian Folk Federation Event.
