Thursday 23rd,24th-26th May
— KATE BURKE AND ROB ZIELINSKI
The Irish Club Perth. 61 Townshend Rd Subiaco 7-9 pm
Come along for a night of jigs, reels, highlands, slow airs, anecdotes, original compositions and of coarse the wonderful and unique voice of Kate. Rob and Kate have played together
many times over east but this is Kate’s first time playing in WA.
Kate is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, composer and music producer with two decades’ experience on the international folk music circuit. Kate has long collaborated with Ruth Hazleton and with the band Trouble in the Kitchen and has recently joined forces with Luke Plumb to record arrangements of traditional songs inspired by the 1970’s folk revival.
Kate has recorded with many artists including Judy Small and David Ross McDonald (The Waifs), has twice toured Ireland with renowned Irish folk singer Andy Irvine, and has appeared as a vocal soloist at the Sydney Opera House for a season of Bush Babies’ Proms. Kate wrote and performed music for the soundtrack of documentary Being Change by filmmaker Toni Houston, which has been broadcast as an episode of ABC’s Compass series. Two of Kate’s albums have been named as Folk Album of the Year by the National Film and Sound Archive, and her two latest releases with Trouble in the Kitchen and Luke Plumb & The Circuit were nominated for the 2018 Age Music Victoria Award for Best Folk/Roots Album.
Robert grew up in Perth Western Australia where he was taught to play by ear by his
mentors, Mick Doherty and Sean Doherty (no relation). Mick came from a long line of
travelling fiddle players, storytellers and tinsmiths from Donegal. His uncle, the renowned
Johnny Doherty featured on Ireland’s RTE documentary The Fiddler On The Road.
At age seventeen Robert moved to Ireland and spent fourteen years on the west coast,
learning and immersing himself in the traditional music of the older players. He met and
played with musicians including P.J. and Martin Hayes and spent ten years with one of his
most loved mentors Andy Davey, father of Junior Davey and master of the Sligo style.
Robert taught for three years at the Galway School of Traditional Irish Music and in the
year 2000 he won Ireland’s Michael Coleman Traditional Fiddle Player of the Year Award.
He has toured in both the USA and Europe and played at Fairbridge Festival, The National
Folk Festival, Turning Wave Festival, and the Fly By Night Musicians Club. He has been a
guest soloist with The Perth Symphony Orchestra, and The New Palm Court Orchestra. He
has just returned from a ten day tour with The New Palm Court Orchestra, during which he
was invited to play his original compositions arranged for solo violin and chamber
ensemble in the Melbourne Recital Centre.
In 2013 Robert and Mick Doherty recorded their debut album Out West released by the
National Library of Australia to preserve the musical legacy of Mick’s family. Rob, a highly
regarded luthier, continues to teach fiddle and in April 2018 released his debut album The
Day Dawn.
www.robertzielinskimusic.com
Tickets: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/ $20 on the door
We are also playing Fri 24th Bridgetown, Sat 25th Dunsborough, Sun 26th Margaret River. Will post details soon….
23-26 May
— Events with Jane
Four day performance skills, singing and songwriting retreat at Banksia Springs, Dwellingup with me and Brenda Chapman. Suitable for all levels of musicality.
www.juicecreativ.com
Sunday 26th May 2019
— WAFF Special EGM
Attention to all WAFF members
Due to changes to the rules and regulations that the government has thrust upon all Not for porfit groups we need to revamp our constituition. Since this needs to be done before June 30th we need to hold a Extra General Meeting to vote on the varations that are required to be put into the document. A notice is being sent out via email to all financial memnbers since only those are alowed to vote. Included in the notice will be a copy of the changes and the address for the EGM.
26th May
— Matildas Music Club (twice monthly 2nd & 4th Sunday – Check 1st)
Open mic music club.
2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.
Music starts 2 pm.
Claremont Bowling Club – 64 Bay view Terrace Claremont.
Plenty of parking. Drinks at club prices.
Entry $5.00
contact 9271 1018 or 9284 2512.
–Perth Scottish Fiddlers (monthly – last Sunday of the month) .
Perth Scottish Fiddlers is a group of musicians who come together to play the rich and extensive violin and dance repertoire of Scotland, both traditional and contemporary. The group plays a range of music, from beautiful airs and elegant strathspeys to fast and furious reels and jigs, and their original tunes and arrangements add an Australian flavour! We learn new tunes by ear each month, hold sessions, workshops and a camp, as well as performing at a variety of venues.
New fiddle and cello players are always welcome and no Scottish experience is needed! Please contact the director on mschlink@gmail.com
Venue: Warren Lake Hall, Teakwood Reserve, Woodlands; 2-3pm slow class, 3-5.30pm main group (welcome to stay for both).
— Bluegrass Parkway.
Rodney’s Bait n Tackle 17:00-19:00 598 Stirling Highway, Mosman Park, Western Australia
Australia’s most entertaining and experienced bluegrass band playing authentic bluegrass music in 1940s style. Bluegrass Parkway has just celebrated its 29th anniversary and since the early part of 1994, they have performed around a single microphone, as was the norm for the pioneers of the genre. With strong four part harmonies as well as some pretty fancy footwork.
27th May
— English Music Session (normally 2nd and 4th Monday)
All welcome start 7:00 pm
Irish Club, Townshend rd, Subiaco
No charge (and very reasonable drinks prices!)
It is an open-to-all session – – bring along your instruments and tunes and join in, listen, learn, teach English country music (mainly).
Contact Terry Sweet 0413 800 020 terrysweet47@gmail.com
Saturday 1st of June
— Folk In Mandurah
Our next Soiree will be at our house, on the 1st of June, starting at 2.30pm and finishing about 5.00pm, with the usual 30 minute break in the middle for drinks, nibbles etc . The subject is pictures, photos, movies etc, in fact anything to do with the visual arts, even by oblique reference. Tell your friends, even if they just wish to come along to listen. Please register by sending your name and the items you would like to perform to this email address: ilo78333@bigpond.net.au At the end of each week, I will send out a list of performers and items to avoid duplication of songs, etc.
31 May – 3 June 2019
— Denmark Festival of Voice
Unveiling our Program
Honouring the United Nations 2019 Year of Indigenous Languages, DFoV is proud to feature a variety of Indigenous voices across this year’s program, including a special one hour Noongar-directed Opening ceremony as well as Noongar voices throughout the weekend. These include Dr. Richard Walley, Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse, as well as two Monday concerts featuring Gina, Guy and Russell Homes performing a Noongar Song Cycle ‘Koorlangka’ with the WA Symphony Orchestra String Quartet.
Other Aboriginal Australian acts include Mary G, Emily Wurramara Trio, Brownley Gospel Singers and the Mission Songs Project. The weekend also features voices from other Indigenous peoples now living in Australia; Tenzin Choegyal (Tibetan), Co-cheòl (Celtic), Muqam Rak (Uyghur), to name a few.
Experience the power of voice and the beauty of collective song with amazing guest Dr Ysaye Maria Barnwell, former member of the black American women’s gospel group Sweet Honey in the Rock. Ysaye will lead her Building a Vocal Community® workshops at the 2019 Big Sing as well as giving a presentation on ‘Spirituals’.
Special sing-a-longs feature the WA Symphony Orchestra Chorus in an open rehearsal of the works of John Rutter, Karl Jenkins, Loewe’s My Fair Lady and Parry’s Jerusalem. Also on the bill is the Albany Sinfonia presenting a performance of light opera/musical theatre, and a workshop around Les Miserables.
For the classical music lovers, the festival also offers many listening opportunities. The Friday evening concert features the WA Symphony Orchestra Chorus presenting Scandinavian/Estonian choral works of Arvo Part, Ola Gjeilo and others. Denmark Baroque is presenting early baroque choral music by female composers, and Giovanni Consort will offer a program of music for upper voices from the 11th to 21st century.
The Denmark Festival of Voice is an intimate festival, held every year over the WA Day long weekend in the beautiful south coastal town of Denmark, Western Australia. Every year hundreds of people come together to watch, listen, learn, laugh, share their stories and sing their hearts out.
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June 1-2
— Warralakin
Blow the cobwebs out …. head up to Nungarin on June 1-3 – great wheatbelt town ….Warralakin are at the Woolshed Pub!!! …Workin’ Not Drinkin’…well not much …. Great Australian Music!!
Come and hear songs of Western Australia and some favourites by father and son duo Phil & Josh Gray. Phil is a singer/songwrtier & bush poet. Josh is a gun guitarist and Double bass player
contact Phil Gray on 0404629 125 or https://www.facebook.com/warralakin/
Friday, 7 June 2019
— Cheiftain’s Ceilidh
Hosted by The St Andrew Society of Western Australia from 19:00-00:00
Scarborough Sports and Community Club, 75 Deanmore Road, Scarborough, Western Australia 6019
Tickets · $60-$70 www.trybooking.com
Friends! Autumn is finally settling upon Perth, which of course can only mean one thing – it’s Ceilidh time! So brush the dust off your dancing shoes and get your kilt out of mothballs and let’s get ready to rumble!
Please park in one of the two car parks off Deanmore Road, not in the area in front of the clubhouse, which is for members.
— HILLS FOLK CLUB (monthly, 1st Friday)
Held at Falls Farm Cottage on Neil Tonkin Park, Cagney Way, Lesmurdie at 8pm. $10 entry.
Contact Peter Murphy: murf2murf4@gmail.com
Sunday 9th June
— Matildas Music Club (twice Monthly, 2nd & 4th Sunday)
Open mic music club. We are having another of our famous BBQs after the session, entry $5, BBQ $5…starts as usual 2pm.
Music starts 2 pm.
Claremont Bowling Club – 64 Bay view Terrace Claremont.
Plenty of parking. Drinks at club prices.
Entry $5.00
contact 9271 1018 or 9284 2512.
— Contra Dance (Monthly)
The dancing is 2-5pm
St Margaret’s Church Hall, 58 Tyrell St, Nedlands WA 6009
Contra dance is a great chance to meet new people and get some exercise set to amazing music from our live Mega band. An American version of a bush dance, or Ceilidh the dances are easy enough for beginners to join in immediately but varied enough to keep experts interested (with plenty of space for improvisation so bring your best Cajun/tango/? moves) Bring a water bottle, wear light casual clothes and comfortable shoes. Or just come and listen to the great music and watch the swirling dancers.
We usually meet on the Second Sunday of the month, but for exact dates check www.facebook.com/perthcontra (you should not need to have a facebook account to see this page)
More info: Alison Scott ex.carrot@gmail.com 0426 410 561
Monday 10th June
— SHANTY CLUB (2nd Monday monthly)
at 19:30 Clancy’s Fish Pub Fremantle, 51 Cantonment street, Fremantle, Western Australia 6160
The irresistable song of the Siren calls you back to the SHANTY CLUB. First the Shanteasers and now She Shants. There’s a revolution going on! or… is it a mutiny? Of course the Lost Quays will manfully weather the storm and try to keep the shanty club ship on an even keel. What could go wrong? Come on down to Clancy’s for a rollicking good evening of shanties. Community singing at its best! All are welcome.
— English Music Session (normally 2nd and 4th Monday)
All welcome start 7:00 pm
Irish Club, Townshend rd, Subiaco
No charge (and very reasonable drinks prices!)
It is an open-to-all session – – bring along your instruments and tunes and join in, listen, learn, teach English country music (mainly).
Contact Terry Sweet 0413 800 020 terrysweet47@gmail.com
Friday 15th June 2019
— Mundaring Folk ‘n’ Blues (Monthly 3rd Friday)
Usual food beverages and crew will be in attendance. See you there!
Doors open 6.45pm with show start of 7.30pm. Bar and food available and the usual gang in attendance.
Check out the website – http://www.mfnbc.iinet.net.au
Sunday 16th June
— Jackadder’s Music Club
Venue: Community of Christ, cnr. Lombardy Ave and Elmwood Street
Cost: $12 Children free
Contact Carmel 0412777061 for more info.
Thursday 20th June
— Merriwa Acoustic Music Club (monthly, 3rd Thursday)
7:30PM until about 10:00PM
True North Compass Building Childcare Centre, 869 Connolly Drive, Merriwa, Western Australia (parking lot entrance: Jenolan Way)
Please keep spreading the word about Merriwa, and as always, maybe bring your musical friends along.
The focus of this club is sharing acoustic music together, growing creatively, and later perhaps performing community service. Acoustic instrumentalists of all levels, ages, and styles (folk, bluegrass, acoustic rock, etc.) are surely welcome and encouraged. Poets, dancers, singers, story-tellers also welcome. Generally the format will be a sing-around the circle with everyone getting a chance to add a song or performance. Then learning a new song together.
Contact: Oakyfolky@msn.com with questions or comments
Monday 24th June
— Monday Supperclub (Monthly) .
Music: Ribs (Georgina Cramond) (WA). Spoken word: TBC
Bookings and info at the supperclub website –https://www.juicecreativ.com/monday-supperclub.html
Dome Cafe, Railway Parade, Maylands WA
Enquiries 0414 862 306 jcornes@iinet.net.au
6.45 pm Guests seated • 7 pm Spoken word • 7.30 pm Dinner • 8.15 pm Music • 9 pm Coffee
Book Here
12-15 July
— Events with Jane
Four day yoga and writing retreat in Yuki, NSW at GYMEA with me and the best yoga teacher i know, Kathryn Ridingj. Gymea is a beautiful retreat space in the rainforest.
www.juicecreativ.com
Friday 14th June
— Wanneroo Folk Club (2nd Friday Monthly)
Guest artis will be Raelene Bruisma Duo…more info soon
Admission will be $10.00 ($8.00 for WAFF members).
Dorchester Hall, Dugdale St,Warwick
Email: John Ralph
Web: www.wafolk.org.au
23-30 October
— Events with Jane
Week-long songwriting retreat in Bali. We stay in lovely villas with their own pools. Brenda is coming to this one, too, to teach us about voice care.
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