Telling it on the mountain
Mapleton choir members are busy rehearsing for the Autumn Concert in May. Director, Ailsa Morehen has welcomed some new faces to the choir, giving her the scope to introduce a wider repertoire.
“Tell It On The Mountain” will have two performances in the Mapleton Hall, on Friday May 22 at 7.30 pm and Sunday 24 at 2.30 pm. and will feature joyful, inspirational and uplifting numbers ranging from the classics, to spiritual, folk and contemporary compositions. These concerts are now very popular usually a sell-out.
Blue Iguana (left to right) Ralph, BarBaRa, Spike, Ian
Ralph’s new Blue Iguana
Local songwriter Ralph Tyrrell is on a mission to write songs about the colourful characters from the northern end of the Blackall Range. Last year he released ‘Mapleton Songs’, a collection of tunes inspired by Mapleton and it’s fascinating history performed by Indigo Indigo. Now he’s moving on to Maleny and surrounds. His new band BLUE IGUANA has a regular gig at Flavours Cafe in Maleny on Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons. The line-up includes Ralph on guitar and vocals, BarBaRa on djembe and vocals, Ian Storr on drums and Spike on bass. In addition to their original songs they play rare covers in swing, blues, rock and reggae styles.
Valanga & Andy Khoza at Kin Kin
Kin Kin Music presents Valanga and Andy Khoza
at Kin Kin Hall on Saturday 25 April at 7.30pm. $20 / $15 concessions. Don’t miss these absolutely inspiring performers. They’ll take you on a journey ranging from
township jive to haunting traditional melodies.
On the same day from 2pm – 4pm they will run an African Singing workshop. Bookings Ph: 5485 4343.
Chris Assad from Toronto
Return of Palmwoods got the blues
Kicking the month off on Sat April 4 will be fiery young blues duo 19 Twenty. A new act to Palmwoods they will play their soulful blues folk on the way from Sydney to Western Australia.
Chris Assaad will be opening the Blues show on April 18, and this young guy, on his first trip to Australia is a real unknown gem. After fronting the Toronto-based band I.An.Eye for several years, early in 2008, Chris Assaad embarked on a musical journey to develop his own eclectic soulful blend of folk, roots, rock and reggae.
In the middle spot will be on of the sunshine coasts original roots music masters David Flower. After fronting Mad Flower for several years, Davids working with a new improved lineup but his wonderfully buoyant funky groove continues unabated.
Finally, Barrelhouse make the long haul from Port Macquarie to rock the Palmwoods after debuting at the East Coast Blues & Roots festival the weekend before.
Choice comedy is hilarious
Comedy fans will share in the silliness of being human when performer Amanda-Lyn Pearson (left) brings to the stage four larger-than-life country women in the funny animated world spliced with circus called, ‘Choice’. A delightful theatre comedy directed by Matilda Award-winning Lewis Jones, with visuals by digital designer Sean Young and sound by Brett Collery, Choice is a racy rollercoaster ride of laughing, groaning and ribbing your mate as you recognize characters from your everyday life. Kenilworth Public Hall on Sunday April 5 at 6.30pm. Tickets: Kenilworth News $25 QAC members. Discounts & concessions. Tel: 5446 0400. For more information, visit www.qac.org.au.
John McCormack has big food and music plans for his popular Finbar’s in Bicentenary Lane, Maleny
Big Plans for Finbar’s
John and Jenny McCormack have great plans for Finbar’s Lounge Bar in Bicentenary Lane, Maleny. Finbar’s is attracting more patrons by offering a warm friendly atmosphere and great music and now with light meals and special events.
Finbar’s new wood oven will be fired up offering a selection of gourmet pizza’s from Thursday to Sunday evenings for dinner and from 12 noon Friday to Sunday for lunches.
On the music scene, Finbar’s Sunday afternoon Irish music session has become a very popular way to finish a great weekend, while Thursday night resident band, As the Crow Flies, has made its mark on Range locals. Their gigs deliver the perfect mix of original compositions with country, rock and blues flavour. Well known artists such as Neil Murray will return in June and Shane Howard of Goanna fame will be appearing on April 23.
For those who know John it’s not surprising that he’s planning a three day Celtic Music Workshop in June, with special guest fiddlers and flautists from Ireland and Scotland. John sees this is as an inaugural Celtic winter festival.
John McCormack knows the value of personalised service. As he says, it’s the good old Irish hospitality formula of meeting, greeting, a few jokes and a lot of laughter, commonly called ‘the craic’ in Ireland, that works. Don’t miss Colum Sands with his Songs and Stories on April 2 at 7pm. Bookings essential. Book early too for Shane Howard on April 23 $20. Ph: 0418189347
Daniel’s Art of Mother Earth
Daniel’s monthly Art of Mother Earth dance events in Maleny are drawing energetic dance and live music enthusiasts from as far away as the Gold Coast and Byron Bay. Hinterland-based Daniel has spent a great part of his life managing and attending hall gigs up & down the east coast. He says the Sunshine Coast is starved of live music venues, but why is Maleny’s community centre such a hot venue? “There’s a spirit and freedom that those hall floor boards offer that you cannot get in new made-to-measure venues,” claims Daniel. “There are 50 years plus of energy that leaks into your body as you enter. I just love to add to that energy.” Daniel manages bands and events and often tours around the country with them. It’s on these tours that he comes across outstanding new talent and he simply invites them to Maleny. “I am now getting calls from national agencies and their touring bands,” says Daniel, “as they have heard what an appreciative crowd the Hinterland people are.” ” It’s ironic that I am putting on dance events, as I cannot dance for crackers”, adds Daniel with a laugh “ I just enjoy seeing the joy it brings those more rhythmically blessed.” The Art of Mother Earth monthly shows have a growing a reputation and the word is slowly spreading with a lot of the live music fans staying over the weekend on the Range. “People are amazed that hinterland people have such a secret little event”, says Daniel.
“Long term I would like to see the event become a town staple and we start to see larger acts placing Maleny on their touring schedules. If we can constantly get 300 people dancing and bringing a positive energy, the streets of Maleny will carry the same positive energy through the following weeks.” The next Art of Mother Earth dance show will be on Friday April 24 says Daniel, with indigenous dance bands Chocolate Strings from Brisbane and North Queenslands Zennith bringing their funky roots & reggae sounds to the live stage. For further enquiries visit www.earth.net.au or telephone 0438 945 766.
Pacific Chamber Players … in Vienna
The Pacific Chamber Players (above) will present their first of three concerts for the year on Friday April 3, 7pm at Stella Maris Catholic Church, Maroochydore and Sunday April 5, 2pm at Caloundra Uniting Church, Caloundra.
The theme for this concert will be ‘1800 Vienna’ , the period known as the famous classical period in music. Vienna became the musical centre of Europe from about 1750-1820 and works of this period are often referred to as being in the Viennese classic style. Details contact Janet Brewer Ph: 54468128. Em: hoskin@internode.on.net
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