Adrian Wilson |
Writings from Adrian's Wall |
Adrian's experience as a country dance musician goes back many years. This underpins the tunes he composes. |
Sat 9.30
SR |
Alan and Linda Swift |
Slow Session |
A selection of tunes played at a speed to encourage newer players. If you are an experienced player use the slower speed to work on your instrument technique rather than speeding up. |
Sat 9.30 DR |
Alan Swift |
Yarn Space |
Like the yarn in material the stories lurch from warp to weft and beyond. You'll be in stitches. |
Sat 5.00 SR |
Brian Gutkin |
Australian Connections In Irish Traditional Song |
Explore the connections between Irish and Australian song way beyond the obvious Wild Colonial Boy. |
Sun 4.00 SR |
Chris Hayden |
Tunes of Val McGinnis |
Learn some of Darwin band leader Val McGinnis' tunes and hear them from live recordings to get the nuances of his style. |
Sat 2.30 DR |
Dave Johnson |
Tunes from Concertina Players |
A selection of tunes collected from Anglo Concertina players. Dot and ear players welcome. C/G concertina mainly. |
Sun 2.30 DR |
Dave Johnson & Cast of 1000s |
The Speewah |
The Speewah - where the crows fly backwards to keep the dust out of their eyes. And as Crooked Mick once told me... |
Mon 11.00 DR |
George Bolliger |
How to keep your concertina alive |
John Stanley was the original goldfields Concertina Doctor, today we have George Bolliger to show us how. |
Sun 5.00
SR |
Ian Baxter |
Crooked Corner Dance Tunes |
Tunes played by the Crooked Corner Band in the Crookwell area for many years. Dot and ear players welcome. |
Mon 9.30
SR |
Ian Hayden |
Tunes From Field Recordings |
Playing transcriptions of tunes from the recorded players is not enough to get the nuances of style. Listen and play along. |
Sat 11.00 DR |
Jeff Lawrie |
Tunes You Won’t Hear Every Day |
We ask you to join us for some of our favourite collected tunes; some lesser known, and a few beautiful but intriguing odds & sods that aren’t quite square. |
Sun 4.00 DR |
Julie Castles , with Jeff Lawrie |
Playing By Ear |
We will consider what keeps people tied to the dots, and how others manage to play by ear. To prepare please refer to the Bush Traditions website: listen to Greg playing The White Cockatoo (No 743), and practice playing Mick Pilley's 1st Schottische from the written music. |
Sat 11.00 DR |
Jude Stuart |
Songs of Sally Slone |
Sally Sloane was a remarkable singer with a wealth of songs learnt from her mother and grandmother. |
Sat 11.00 SR |
Leslie Ferrier and Richard Officer |
Slow Session |
More tunes played at an easy pace to encourage not daunt. Fast players are welcome to play too, but somewhere else! |
Sun 9.30 DR |
Linda Swift |
Yarning About Craft |
CRAFT Have a chat about your craft projects. Bring a sample or a photo to show the group. Linda’s latest interest is woven rag rugs: great for making use of out-of-date material, even old sheets and creates a practical floor mat. |
Sat 1.00 DIN |
Mike Giblin |
Mike's Pick of the Crop |
Mike is always great to have in a session with his wide ranging repertoire, but what will he select as his "pick of the crop"? |
Mon 11.00 SR |
Moir Holmes |
Slow Session |
More tunes played atthe speed limit set by the leader. Lead footed drivers will be booked and will lose their licences. |
Mon 9.30 DR |
Pete McMahon |
Multitrack Recording |
The politics of recording using multi-track technique, the mix down and editing. |
Sat 4.00 DIN |
Peter McLaren |
A Musical Memoir Part 1 |
Peter has long associations with Australian folk music and musicians like Billy Blinkhorn and Bill Scott. You'll have to come along for more... |
Sat 5.00 DR |
Ralph Pride |
Tunes of Chris Moore |
Chris Moore was a member of the super Bush Band Pinchgut. His prize winning tunes were new and exciting for both musicians and dancers. |
Sun 9.30 SR |
Ralph Pride |
Real Folk with Ralph |
Listen to actual field recordings made by our great folk collectors. Marvel at how the originals actually sounded and the skill of those who transcribed. |
Sun 5.00 DR |
Ray Mulligan |
Tribute to Tom Walsh |
Fiddler Tom Walsh was, until his recent demise, a regular at the National Folk Festival. Tom gave us The Old Schoolmaster and many more. |
Sun 11.00
SR |
Ray Mulligan |
Split Ply Braided Key Rings |
CRAFT Learn how to split and ply twined cords to make a colourful and individualised a key ring. |
Sun 9.30 DIN |
Ron McLaughlin |
Setting Poems to Music |
Ever read a poem with meter and rhyme that urged you to set it to a tune? Let's look at examples and have a go... |
Sat 4.00 DR |
Ron McLaughlin |
Ron's Regular Sunday Session |
You are welcome to share the tunes and songs enjoyed regularly by a group meeting on Sunday afternoon at the Club |
Sun 1.00 DR |
Samantha O'Brien |
Tunes with My Harmonies |
Tunes that Sam has arranged with harmonies that bring out the nuances of the tune. Dots available. |
Sat 2.30 SR |
Sandra Nixon |
Folk Craft |
CRAFT A quilt, wallhangings & cushions from Dengate & Bolton ties and a banner for BMC's 70th. Plus display of a shoulder bag made by John Meredith, a koala hand puppet & terracotta entry pendants. |
Sat 11.00 DIN |
Sue McMahon |
Musical Saw |
The eerie magic of the Musical Saw - Listen, learn and try this wonderfully iconic instrument. |
Sun 1.00 DIN |
Tony Stuart |
Joe Yates Waltzes |
Tony has transcribed much of Sofala fiddler, Joe Yates repertoire. Come and try some of his waltzes. |
Sun 1.00 SR |
Tony and Helen Romeo |
Smoko with the Poets |
A poet's breakfast at a more civilised time of day. Contributions very welcome. |
Sun 2.30 SR |
Tony & Helen Romeo |
Tunes of Bob Rummery |
West Australian Bob Rummery has a great feel for the Australian tradition and this comes through in his tunes. |
Sat 4.00 SR |
Tony & Helen Romeo |
Lawson Songs Part II |
Continuing from Part 1 at the Autumn Gathering and celebrating the works of Henry Lawson on the centenary of his death. Song and recitation welcome. |
Sat 1.00 SR |
Wayne Millar |
Contemporary composers of the Illawarra |
A selection of tunes from contemporary composers of the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions. Dots available. |
Sun 11.00 DR |
MC Ray Mulligan |
The Welcome Music Session |
Kick off the road dust and the layers of covid dust on your instrumentsand voices and join in with your favourites. And don't forget the session manners of giving everyone a fair go! |
Fri 7.30 DR |
MC Dave Johnson |
All In Together Session |
This is the event for all the family to get together. A mix of all the weekend's talents brought together in a relaxed demonstration of what the weekend is all about. Great music and friendships. |
Sun 7.30 DR |
MC Richard Ayling |
Evening Session |
It's Saturday night - let the fun begin. Lots of tunes and the occasional song if that is how the mood takes you. |
Sat 7.30 DR |
George Bolliger & Ralph Pride |
A Bawdy Song Session |
This is an R++ rated event that caters for the “alternate” words to well known tunes. All will be revealed - and much much more. Note that uncouth words and politically incorrect themes will be presented. Any ex- rugby players are particularly welcome. This is a participatory event and be warned the content may be offensive to some. |
Sat 7.30 SR |
Helen &Tony Romeo
and Leigh Brown |
Smoko with the Poets |
A poet's breakfast at a more civilised time of day. Contributions very welcome. |
Sun 2.30 SR |
Helen &Tony Romeo
and Leigh Brown |
Poetry and song in the round |
A welcome session for those inclined to poetry and song |
Fri 7.30 SR |
