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Guitar and Didgeridoo Duo

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:23:13 +0000

THIS YEAR’S Maleny Autumn Musical Festival offers audiences the opportunity to witness music, art and nature combined in an event not to be missed. On Sunday 18 April 2010 at 10am world renowned didgeridoo master William Barton (top left) and acclaimed

guitarist/composer Anthony Garcia (top right) join forces to present a unique program of music to be held in the Artspark Australia, 407 Mt Mellum Road Maleny, home of the Ken Hinds Cultural Heritage collection.

The performance will see the world premier of White Notes Between Heaven and Earth, a new work for guitar and didgeridoo by Garcia and Barton inspired by the evocative artwork on display at Artspark and the immense beauty of it’s natural surroundings.

The Hinds gallery, with stunning views of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and cradled by the D’Aguilar mountain range, is home to the work of some of Australia’s finest indigenous and non-indigenous painters.

William, one of Australias most celebrated didgeridoo players was a star of the 2008 Olympic opening ceremony. He has performed with orchestras around the world.

Australian guitarist and composer Anthony Garcia blends colourful, improvised flair with a masterful classical technique. This passionate improviser can cross from the experimental music scene in New York to early music with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra. He fuses together a wide range of styles from ancient to contemporary from Latin folk to jazz, world rhythms and experimental.

The Events Centre Caloundra Ph: 5491 4240

Online: www.etixdirect.com.au

Dirty Dusting in Caloundra

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:27:29 +0000

A trio of hardworkingcleaners are left facing the axe in Helen Ellis’ new production, Dirty Dusting at The Events Centre. This tongue-in-cheek comedy stars some of Australia’s well-known personalities, including Silver Logie winner Joan Sydney above right), who is best known for her role in A Country Practice, eight-time Best Actress Award winner Anne Phelan, and Maggie King, (above left), who performed in the New Zealand production of Dirty Dusting in 2008.

These lovely ladies might be past their best, beyond their sell-by date and over the hill, but they certainly won’t take threats of redundancy lying down and decide to set up a phone sex service, known as The Telephone Belles.

The show has now been adapted for Australian audiences, and when it was first performed in Newcastle it broke box office records.

Dirty Dusting is at The Events Centre, Caloundra. Wednesday April 7 -7.30pm. Information: 54 91 4240.

Stomp at Beerwah Hotel

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:25:51 +0000

Performers at Beerwah Hotel’s regular ‘Stomp’ are catching everyone’s attention. On March 13 country music icon Kedron Taylor is on stage and will sing from his ARIA nominated album, Every Place I go. This is a must-see performer who is a true professional.

Following Kedron are The Foggs -playing a brand of Aussie style country rock that has its roots in blues and modern country, and stretches from the rockin “Lonely Mother’s Son” to the contemplative and wrenching “Hallelujah Mamma”. This awesome Australian 4 piece band were voted as one of the top 5 most popular acts at the Sunshine Coast Music Festival – Caloundra, for two years running.

The final Stomp attraction for March is Lance Friend (pictured), who has been heard on country radio since 2004 with songs including “Just Met an Angel”, “Don’t Ring this Ringer” and “Longreach Sky” .

Lance Friend (pictured) and his band, Friends in No Places are musicians considered up there with the best of the best. This big Australian band experience is not to be missed by lovers of Country Music and music lovers alike. CDs for each of the Stomp performers are available on the night.

Beerwah Hotel “Stomp” -Saturday 13 March: Kedron Taylor - 5.30pm; The Foggs - 7.30pm; Lance Friend - 10.00pm.

Mr Monsour at Crystal Waters

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:23:14 +0000

Phil Monsour, the Australian troubadour who sings songs of hope, humanity, invasion and occupations, that speak with honesty and insight about people’s lives and personal experiences. Phil has been treading the boardwalks of Brisbane for many years coming to fame with the very popular band Popproperly, who toured extensively through Europe back in the late 90’s.

Be sure not to miss Phil Monsour Band’s energetic and moving Sunshine Coast performance live on The Deck, Crystal Waters Community Co-operative, Saturday 20th March. From 6.30pm food and drinks will be on sale. Entry is $15 or $12 concession, kids 16 and under free. Stay the night and wake up to the sights and sounds of the bush with Bunkhouse and Camping accommodation available. For more information contact Tom on 5494 4590, email: tombow51@hotmail.com or check out the website: www.crystalwaters.org.au.

Linsey & Tunji @ Pomona

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:19:22 +0000

The highly inventive Linsey Pollak and his sometime percussionist side-kick, Tunji Beier are giving a Sunday morning recital at the Indian-influenced cafe / restaurant ‘Saffron Namaste’ in Pomona at 10am on Sunday March 7. This musically-bonded pair first performed together at the “Border Crossings Festival” in Germany in 1996 and have played together ever since. They create improvisations and compositions that draw on the traditions of Macedonia and South India, their greatest musical influences.

These days Linsey and Tunji call themselves Dva -unique in both instrumentation and output. Pollak invented many of the wind instruments he plays. Beier, meanwhile, plays an array of hand-drums from Africa, India and points in between.

Their Sunday recital will confirm Dva as being at the forefront of Australian creative music. They will play their own unique World Music style.

$10 donation for the performance will be appreciated, and book a table if you want breakfast after 8am Ph: 5485 0554.

Chamber Musicians … once only

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:15:53 +0000

Australian Chamber Musicians perform for the Montville Primary Chaplaincy Program. From left: Rianne Wilschut on clarinet, pianist Dave Mibus, soprano Shelli Hulcombe, and bass clarinetist Paul Kopetz.

The Australian Chamber Musicians will be appearing in one performance only in Montville on Sunday, March 28 at 2.00pm. The ensemble of four talented artists is being presented by the Montville Uniting Church as a fundraiser for the Chaplaincy Program at the Montville Primary School.

The Australian Chamber Musicians was established in 2000 as a professional touring ensemble. Their aim is to bring good music at an affordable price to audiences that may otherwise not be able to experience it live in mainstream concert halls. They are thrilled with the acoustics of the Montville Uniting Church. Their program of “Timeless Classics” on the March 28 includes works by J.S. Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Gershwin and others. Tickets are $22.50 for adults ($20.00 concession and students) and are available at the Montville Village News or by calling Margaret (5478 6284) or Clare (5478 5876). Numbers are limited so buy your tickets early.

Palmwoods Hotel brings out four of the best!

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:12:05 +0000

After months in Europe, Hat Fitz returns to Palmwoods. Set to make his 15th appearance at the East Coast Blues festival over Easter, Hat’s music has always paid homage to the great Irish musical traditions and his flying fingers and grindstone vocals are now paired with the beautiful Irish singer and percussionist Cara Robinson (right). One of Australia’s greatest blues acts just received a feminine touch that could amaze and astound you.

The Palmwoods hotel features four of its most popular acts in March. Kicking off the month on Saturday March 6, (8pm, free entry) high energy blues rock from the Gold Coast’s Blind Lemon. Led by the twin towers of Jamie Symons on harmonica and rippling blues guitar from Chris Harvey, Blind Lemon’s rapidly expanding touring schedule is testament to their hard work.

On Saturday March 20, (5.30pm free entry) the fun continues with Asa Broomhall singing alone. His masterful musicianship and well honed rootsy voice is the perfect appetizer for the acts to follow Anni Piper is primed for greater recognition worldwide after the January launch of her first international release “Two’s Company” on the US based Blue Leaf records. Statuesque and striking, Anni’s bass playing lays down classic Texas shuffles for the flying fretwork of Sam Worthington, who in turn creates the perfect forum for Anni’s original and acclaimed blues.

New Concert Performance Space in Montville

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:06:48 +0000

THE UNIQUE, 200 seat concert performance space at Lucas Parklands in The Narrows, Montville is having its last lick of paint. This purpose built auditorium, in the heart of Montville rainforest will host a number of international pianists during 2010 along with orchestral concerts.

Ian and Lee Lucas told the Hinterland Times that builders, painters and decorators have been putting the finishing touches to the building. The acoustics are ‘lively’ and the room is stunning, says Lee.

The newly completed Parklands concert hall will first host the delightful Ambre Hammond on Saturday February 27. Ambre will perform her “Chopin & Champagne” concert.

For tickets phone: 5478 5667 or email: lucasparklands@bigpond.com

Art, wine & jazz at Arts Retreat

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:21:05 +0000

Gary Myers Arts Retreat is holding another “Art, Wine & Jazz afternoon on their delightfully secluded garden space outside the gallery.

Popular saxophonist, Eddy Odden and trio, Jazzitude will entertain guests with their unique blend of classic jazz standards, Latin and Bossa Nova. The lineup includes Peter Anthon on keyboards and the lovely Robyn Brown on vocals.

Refreshments will be provided by ‘On Mountain View’ and for the afternoon / evening session they will prepare Greek lamb wraps and Boereworst rolls ($7). Wine and beer are also available for purchase. Visitors can stroll into the gallery alongside the garden to see Australian art at its best.Gary Myers, James Hough, Peter Griffin, Noela Mills and Lynn Cran adorn the walls of this wonderful gallery space.

Bookings for ‘Art, Wine & Jazz’ for Saturday February 27 4pm-8pm can be made with Gemma Ph: 54999801 or email: malenyartsretreat.com.au Entry fee is $25 and includes entry to art exhibition, jazz and complimentary glass of wine.

Maleny Arts Retreat - 901 Maleny-Stanley River Road.

Polynesian Pavarotti to sing

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:18:12 +0000

The Hinterland often rivals the Coast these days for sophisticated entertainment. For example, the coming OPERATIF Opera Dinner at Flaxton Gardens on Saturday, 6 February at 6.30pm.

OPERATIF! present their first dinner show and fabulous night of opera, operetta, musicals and song at the recentlyrenovated Flaxton Gardens, now run by the talented Georgina and Alan Simpson. Gather on the terrace to enjoy a pre-dinner drink and canapés as you take in the setting sun and stunning coastal views. Proceed inside and take your place in the winery for an evening of fabulous entertainment set around a sumptuous main course, dessert, tea & coffee.

A feast of opera and song will be presented by renowned OPERATIF! artists, soprano Jennifer Parish, baritone Stewart Cameron, pianist John Colwill and special guest, Benjamin Fifita Makisi, known as the Polynesian Pavarotti.

The evening costs $90pp (inclusive of pre-dinner reception, two courses and entertainment) Drinks can be purchased by the glass, or bottles of wine start at $22. Seating will be by name. No tickets issued. Please advise any dietary concerns when booking.

BOOK NOW using PayPal below or call Flaxton Gardens on (07) 5445 7450. Enquiries regarding the program for the evening, please call OPERATIF! 1300 308 385.

Flaxton Gardens is located at 313 Flaxton Drive, Flaxton, Queensland 4555, Australia. Visit their website to read more about Flaxton Gardens: www.flaxtongardens.com.au

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