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So, Winter Is Here!
And don't we know it here in Tamworth?! -7 degrees out at Moonbi yesterday morning, -5 degrees in Tamworth - Freezing all day too. Geez, it makes you wonder why we live here. LOL!

The "Hats Off To Country" Winter Festival held annually in Tamworth is ALL GO again for July this year. Look out for the press release a little further down the page.

The new committee for the Capital Country Music Association (CCMA) here in Tamworth is powering on "full steam ahead" for the 46th staging of their National Talent Quest & Jamboree, which will be held during the 40th Celebrations of the Tamworth Country Music Festival January 2012.

It's all happening here in the Country Music Capital of Australia. The 38th National Cutting Horse Association's (NCHA) Futurity is in full swing at the Australian Equine & Livestock Centre and there is always plenty of Country Music going on in this city, so come on in and take a break.

Enjoy this months CelebritE News...

 

Darling Harbour Jazz Festival
10th-13th June 2011

Twenty-one soulful years after first bringing jazz to the waterfront, Darling Harbour’s legendary Jazz & Blues Festival returns in 2011 to celebrate the true greats of international and Australian jazz with a line-up so huge you won’t believe it’s free!

From Australia’s greatest jazz musician James Morrison, home-grown songbird Katie Noonan and Sydney Festival’s smash hit 17-piece all girl Sirens Big Band to US legends Topsy Chapman, the Ron Carter Trio and the Kurt Rosenwinkel Standards Trio, the big names just keep on coming.

Plus, to celebrate the festival’s 21st birthday, this year Darling Harbour will attempt to smash the Guinness World Record for the largest saxophone ensemble with special event ‘Saxophony’.

So whether you drop in to Darling Harbour to catch a headliner or witness Saxophony, combine your jazz with yum cha in the Chinese Garden or spend the whole June long weekend revelling in the vibe of Sydney’s original outdoor jazz fest, this is one event you won’t want to miss.

www.darlingharbour.com.au

 

Australia's coolest touring kids music festival touches down in Townsville with an amazing line up all for one low price!

Current confirmed line up includes: 

- Hi-5 
- Justine Clarke 
- Zing Zillas 
- Yo Gabba Gabba (not including DJ Lance) 
- Laurie Lawrence Dancey Dance Special Guest 
- Angelina Ballerina 
- The Tweenies 
- Raggs Kids Club 
- Brett Campbell 
- Ukulele Baby 
- Silent Dance Disco (500 Headphones) 
- Circular Rhythm 
- Hidden interactive rooms / fun area to chill out in

VIP Package includes: 
- 1 free carpark 
- exclusive chill out area with own toilets 
- drinks & food platters 
- exclusive meet & greet times with all big acts 
- free merch pack for VIP kids

Please note: Additional information will be sent to VIP ticket holders prior to the event with specific access points, carpark vouchers and meet & greet timings

June 26th 2011: Tony Ireland Stadium Thuringowa, QLD 09:00 AM
July 17th 2011: The Dome Sydney Showgrounds
                     Sydney Olympic Park, NSW 09:00 AM

(Also Melbourne 30th October 2011 and Brisbane January 22nd 2012)



 

Aberdeen Highland Games
Jefferson Park Aberdeen NSW
July 2nd 2011

Held each year on the first Saturday in July, the Aberdeen Highland Games have become Aberdeen's most spectacular event, drawing hundreds of people to the township every year to enjoy the festivities.

The Games begin with a parade of bands, clan representatives and others that leads into the Massed Band Salute and Chieftain's Address that officially opens the day. Throughout the day there will be fun for all the family - there will be Highland and Country Dancing, Pipe Band displays, Strong Man events with the Tartan Warriors to enjoy as well as tug-of-war, egg tosses, three-legged races, and the famed Kilted Dash to participate in. A multitude of stores and stands will surround the area selling all manner of Scottish heirlooms and souvenirs, clothing and garb, and food and drink to complete your day.

www.aberdeenhighlandgames.com

 

Hats Off To Country Festival

The 2011 Hats Off to Country Festival will be held from Thursday 7th – Sunday 10th July

The 2011 Hats Off to Country Festival is a mid year winter celebration of country music in Australia’s Country Music Capital, a cool contrast to the January Festival. Hats Off to Country is delivered over four huge days of non-stop entertainment from some of Australia’s finest country music talents.

Country music crowds can expect a fabulous array of activity with something for everyone at shopping centres, pubs and clubs around Tamworth and surrounding region. Crowd numbers influx into the city over the long weekend and come from all across Australia to experience this intimate mid year festival.

2011 will mark a special year for Hats Off as it combines with the CMAA Australian Academy of Country Music.  Tamworth is renown for its delivery of country music education through prestigious programs, ensuring the essential future of Australian country music.

In July 2009, the Australian College of Country Music and the Camerata School of Country Music merged to create a new entity - the CMAA Australian Academy of Country Music.

For more information on the CMAA Australian Academy of Country Music visit www.country.com.au

For more information on the Hats Off to Country Festival Tourism Tamworth phone 02 6767 5300.

 

Tuesday 23rd ~ Sunday 28th August 2011

The Optus Gympie Music Muster is turning 30 and you're invited! Come and join in the 30th birthday celebrations of the Optus Gympie Music Muster with over 60,000 likeminded muster goers, as Australia's iconic national country and blues music festival opens its gates for another celebration in the forest in 2011.

With a diverse musical offering, and discussions underway with popular international and national artists, the 30th year of the Optus Gympie Music Muster looks set to be the biggest yet. As Australia's longest running not for profit music festival, the Optus Gympie Music Muster has raised over $14m for charities and community groups across Australia and is a nationally renowned event.

Tickets for the six day event go on sale this week at a special discounted Early Bird price for a limited time only.

The Optus Gympie Music Muster will be held at Amamoor State Forest, 20km southwest of Gympie from Tuesday 23 August to Sunday 28 August. Encompassing 10 stages and over 140+ Artists, the muster experience is an Australian adventure not to be missed. Previous artists have included Australian icons Kasey Chambers, Lee Kernaghan, John Williamson, Troy Cassar-Daley and James Blundell.

"MUSTER MATE" - we know some of you want to share your Muster experience with a mate - so we've created our special Muster Mate ticket so you can both enjoy the festival and save a bit of cash! Muster Mate tickets are available when you purchase a Season Ticket (6 days) so make sure you and your mate grab your Muster Mate Season Pass!

"MUSTER FAMILY" - Got 2 Adults and 2 Kids? The Muster Family is the ticket for you!! Available when you purchase a Season Ticket (6 days) the Muster Family gives you access to camping and the festival! So whether you're bringing your own kids or the grandkids - The Muster Family is the ideal family saver...

Muster Mate Tent Motels - spots are limited in our Tent Motel precincts so if you're not a fan of setting up your own tent, our Budget, Banjos and Gold Tent Motels maybe just what you are after... Muster Mates on these camping experiences enable you to share your tent motel with your mate and give you access to the festival...

www.muster.com.au



 

8th, 9th, 10th & 11th September 2011
 

Bush Ballad Spectacular

Nanango Show Society holds it's Annual Country Music Muster featuring Traditional Australian Country Music the 2nd weekend in September.
 

This is an event to mark on any calendar of a quality country music lover. It is 4 days full of country music, poetry, gospel and all those things that make our Australian Bush Lifestyle great.
 

The committee prides itself on the choice of artists as well as the variety from year to year.
 

Nanango is the 4th Oldest Town in Queensland so tradition is no stranger to this part of the world.
 

Bring your caravan, tent, ute, bike or what ever you have and settle in for the celebrations of this traditional style of music.
 

Full camping facilities available from the Monday before the event (bookings essential) Plenty of Hot Showers & Toilets. A real bush atmosphere.
 

For full information and camp bookings phone Nanango Show Society Office on 0741631273 Fax 0741632044 or Mobile 0427631273
 

CONFIRMED ARTISTS

Evelyn Bury, Laura Downing, Lynette Guest, Diane Lindsay, Peter Simpson, Rex Dallas, Jeff Gibson, Terry Gordon, Chad Morgan, Amos Morris, Jeff Brown, Brian Letton, Tom Maxwell, Dean Perrett, Graham Rodger.

Invited Bush Poets

Gary Fogarty, Ray Essery
 

Barry Williams - Compere
 

Ken & Annie's Walk-Ups - Saturday 3rd to Wednesday 7th

CANTEEN FACILITIES AVAILABLE ALL WEEK

www.nanangoshowsociety.com/countrymusicmuster.htm

Presented by Norma O'Hara Murphy

Bony Mountain Music Festival will be a showcase for Aussie music, Aussie Songwriters, our Festival will be where people come from all over the world, knowing they will be getting a smorgasbord of all good Aussie music, maybe country, maybe folk, who knows? But always home-grown talent.

Norma says...
Bony Mountain Music Festival will be held on my property (a little piece of Queensland bush) just outside Warwick in September this year! I am fulfilling a lifetime dream of running my own Music Festival, on my place.

I'm inviting everyone to come and share a wonderful weekend of bush camping, great OZ music, poetry, bush, wildlife, good old country cooking, and much much more!

Wake up to the sound of our kookaburras, meet our resident Koalas, king parrots, grass parrots, echidna, lizards, horses, & much more!

This Festival will be a (must do) don't miss out, book your camping spot now! Experience an unforgettable weekend in the Queensland bush! Our Festival will follow Nanango, and is on your way to Texas!
 

For overseas visitors contact us if you are coming and we can help arrange a Campervan/MotorHome!

For more information:

Leave your message- or phone us - 07-466 74 604

email noharamurphy@optusnet.com.au
www.simplesite.com/bonymountainmusicfestival

2011 Canberra Country Music Festival Awards Competition

Advanced Notice

The Canberra Country Music Festival is on again at the National Exhibition Centre Canberra from the 18^th to the 20^th November. An announcement about the artists performing will be made shortly.

In conjunction with the 2011 Canberra Country Music Festival, there are three Australia wide competitions taking place:

• The Canberra Country Music Awards, with entries closing on the 30^th September 2011 – is for songs recorded or released between 1^st October 2010 and 30^th September 2011. There are 18 categories with two levels, a National Awards level and a Regional Awards level.

• The Canberra Country Songwriting Awards with entries closing on the 31^st August 2011 – is an international competition for both professional and non-professional writers

• Country’s Got Talent entries close on the 28^th October 2011. It is strictly for amateurs and had eight categories and an overall winner.

Full details of these competitions and the entry forms can be found on the Festival website, as follows:

• Canberra Country Music Awards – download form at www.canberracountry.com/pdf/CCMA2011.pdf

• Canberra Country Songwriting Awards – download form at www.canberracountry.com/pdf/CCSA2011.pdf

• Country’s Got Talent Competition – download form @ www.canberracountry.com/pdf/CGT2011.pdf

Any artist or songwriter who has recently written or released new material, should consider these awards.

artist services: Rhonda Sinclair
blurb creative solutions
m: 0438 902 413 
e: blurbcs@bigpond.net.au

A hot potch of information on our own local entertainers

Andrew Clermont's Supper Club
North Tamworth Bowling Club
Sunday 22 May 2011



I went, for the first time, to one of Andrew Clermont's Supper Club shows at the North Tamworth Bowling Club. What a great time I had! I have heard of these shows for years now but I am always playing somewhere else myself and I miss out, so I was very excited to be there.

Of course this particular Supper Club was special as it was a celebration of Andrew's 50th Birthday and all the stops were pulled out! The show featured
Andrew as the host, band leader, singer, fiddle, mandolin and guitar player.
 

First act off the cab was a well known Tamworth singer, Brooke Schiemer. Brooke is no stranger to performing as she is often the lead role in the local musical stage productions.


Sitting in the back row on percussion was Jess Stocker. I was quite interested to watch Jess play all the different percussive instruments.


One of the exotic instruments of the night, the Sitar, was played by Josh Bennett. Josh is a multi instrumentalist and singer and extremely talented.


Speaking of exotic, the absolutely beautiful Parvyn Kaur Singh delighted the audience with her sweet voice and stunning good looks. Andrew informed us that Parvyn has been working with him since she was 12 years old, and she is half his age! Gee, I wonder how old she is then?

Andrew invited his old mate, Lawrie Minson along to have a jam. Lawrie has been touring with Jimmy Barnes of late, and he is just back from a tour in India. Continuing with exotic instruments, Lawrie played a song on a Mohan Veener, another Indian instrument.


Playing "The BluGuru" Epoch fiddle was another young local girl, Emily Little. Mate, was I impressed with this girl's abilities. It's no secret how much I love Celtic music, and the dual fiddle jigs by Andrew and Emily was the show's highlight for me.

The whole evening was a smorgasbord of musical tastes and for me an insight to other styles and genres quite removed from my own.

An example of this were two guitarists, who were different in their genres, yet their techniques were quite similar.

Steve O'Hern from Armidale played his guitar with great skill. His hands and fingers going at a rapid speed up and down the fret board, hitting on the body adding amazing sound effects to his performance. He was brilliant to watch I must say.


Tullara Connors from Grafton was the other guitarist. Actually, she is a singer/songwriter and guitarist who was every bit as impressive as Steve O'Hern, and she has a great joy in her performance which she conveys with a magical smile.


The night was closed with a spectacular performance of John Butler's Oceans by Josh, Tullara and Steve on their guitars - fantastic stuff!

 

Happy Birthday Andrew from all of us here at CelebritE News.
Thank you to Sunny Poschinger for all the great photographs:)

http://www.andrewclermont.com.au
http://www.myspace.com/andrewclermont
http://www.myspace.com/andrewclermontssupperclub
http://www.facebook.com/waddiwarra

 

Broadway Or Bust
Presented by 'See What I Saw'
11 June - 12 June 2011
Capitol Theatre Tamworth

"You saw him on Australia's Got Talent, now come and see him live"

Expect the unexpected as Wayne in his unique style has you sitting on the edge of your seats wanting more. Wayne, originally from Tamworth, has been hailed as Australia's Danny La Rue. His flamboyant costumes, extraordinary vocal ability and perfect comic timing will make this show a winner. Along with a showband and guest artists, Wayne will pay tribute to all of those much loved ladies of stage and screen. This show will be packed full of show stoppers and a must see for any audience!

Includes a choc top at Interval and a post-show 'Meet & Greet' with the performers.

Written, Created and Performed by Wayne Rogers
www.waynerogers.biz

Deja vu...It’s Clelia and George again!

Article by Anna Rose

“I never get tired of seeing my name next to George Strait,” said an elated Clelia Adams this week.

A late announcement from the European Country Music Awards has officially named the international artists in the first round of nominations for the 2010 ECMA Awards.

Clelia appears along with the big names of country music including Carrie Underwood, Randy Travis, Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert and her “mate”, George Strait.

This time though, Clelia is not the only little Aussie in contention for the independent European awards. She’s in the company of bush balladeers Graham Rodger and Terry and Jenny Bennetts.

It was just the news Clelia needed to inspire her return journey through those Swingin’ Doors to her favourite producer, Stuie French, to record River Valley Dreaming, her much anticipated new album.

“I can’t believe the amazing and enduring response we’ve had to my Wildflowers album, and neither can Stuie. We are both overwhelmed,” she said.

Produced in 2008, the album is still being acknowledged throughout Europe, following considerable success on the charts in Australia as well. Love and Happiness, Clelia’s divine duet with Golden Guitar winner Kevin Bennett, is still circulating on European radio via Hillcrest 56, track 9 and can be heard on Australian radio through CRS 148 track 6. (www.cdbaby.com/clelia3)

“There is a process of voting by members of the ECMA before the eventual winner is announced, but it just a wonderful feeling to know that my music is so highly regarded that I’m being considered for these prestigious awards,” Clelia said.

“Without the incredible support of radio and media around the world, I could not continue doing what I love – singing and making music – so I am extremely grateful.”

On that note, Clelia and her band, the River Valley Express, will be in celebratory mode at their next appearance at the Ballina Bowling Club on Saturday, June 4 at 7.30pm.

*2010 ECMA NOMINATIONS: Song of the Year – I Love You A Thousand Ways; Artist of the Year;

Female Vocalist of the Year; and Album of the Year – Wildflowers

*The ECMA awards are based on airplay throughout Europe. These awards are for the 2010 year and were delayed 12 months due to illness within the organisational ranks... winners will be announced in the coming months. www.europeancma.com

For more information, or to arrange an interview with Clelia,
please phone 0429 668 059 or email clelia.adams@bigpond.com

www.cleliaadams.com

I'm Not Dead Yet
Tuesday 14th June 2011
Sydney Film festival

Chad Morgan has lost count of the number of times he's been reported dead (hence the title), but the politically-incorrect country singer with the donkey grin is very much alive. 'The Sheik of Scrubby Creek' is still on the road almost 60 years after kicking off his career on Australia's Amateur Hour. Chad's life is the stuff of legends - his rapid rise to the top, womanising, heavy drinking - and his story, narrated by Tex Perkins, is told with just the right mix of rollicking style and genuine respect. 90 mins

Janine Hosking's documentary on Chad Morgan "I'm Not Dead Yet" debuts at the Sydney Film Festival on Tuesday 14th June, 8:30pm at Event Cinemas 9. However, this event is SOLD OUT! (I put this event in, even though it's sold out, to draw your attention to the film and subject matter so you can keep your eye open for future viewings).

                                      

www.chadmorgan.com.au

 

The Wait is Over
The sequel to The Phantom Of The Opera has arrived in Melbourne.

Having been seen by over 100 million people worldwide and taken more than US $5 billion at the box office, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, is widely regarded as the single most successful piece of entertainment in history.

Now, the story of the Phantom continues in a brand new musical production, LOVE NEVER DIES.

With an award winning creative team including Director Simon Phillips (Priscilla Queen of the Desert), Choreographer Graeme Murphy, Designer Gabriela Tylesova, and one of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s finest scores to date, LOVE NEVER DIES will be the first new Australian production of an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical in nearly 20 years. 

In LOVE NEVER DIES, one of the world’s greatest love stories continues.

For years the Phantom haunted the depths of the Paris Opera House and isolated himself from the world.  It was not until he fell fiercely in love with a young soprano Christine Daaé that he first felt the rush of his existence. His love quickly grew into obsession, and his madness drove Christine into the arms of another - her childhood sweetheart Raoul.

The year is 1907.  It is 10 years after his disappearance from the Paris Opera House and the Phantom has escaped to a new life in New York where he lives amongst the screaming joy rides and freak-shows of Coney Island.

In this new electrically-charged world, he has finally found a place for his music to soar.  All that is missing is his love - Christine Daaé.

Now one of the world’s finest sopranos, Christine is struggling in an ailing marriage to Raoul.  So, it is with excitement she accepts an invitation to travel to New York and perform at a renowned opera house. In a final bid to win back her love, the Phantom lures Christine, her husband, and their young son Gustave from Manhattan, to the glittering and glorious world of Coney Island… unbeknownst of what is in store for her…

Melbourne will be the first city in the world to host LOVE NEVER DIES following its West End Premiere in March this year.

Be among the first in the world to experience LOVE NEVER DIES and book a Showbiz package to make it an unforgettable night out.



 

612 ABC Brisbane Valley Jazz Festival
Vocal Award 2011 WINNER

Presented by Vince Jones Patron

As a follow on from last months CelebritE News article on this award...

Jazz Queensland are proud to announce Craig Burnett as the winner of the 612 ABC Brisbane Valley Jazz Festival Vocalist Award 2011. Craig was presented with the trophy by the Award Patron Vince Jones, live on stage 6pm prior to the Valley Jazz Festival 2011 Vince Jones closing night concert event, 7pm on Sunday 29th May 2011 at the Judith Wright Centre. The 3 other finalists were Sarah Collyer, Astrid Jorgensen and Eliza Cooke. Whilst Craig Burnett is a household name (in his own house) the last decade has seem him develop a shadow career of some note. After graduating from the Queensland Conservatorium in 1999 he spent some time in the corporate entertainment scene, teaching in a number of studios and giving a lot of his time to the Christian arts scene. In 2000 he joined the jazz combo – SCAT. SCAT have now positioned themselves as a formidable act bringing new life to live jazz in Queensland and beyond. Craig has toured America, England and New Zealand and has played a number Queensland's jazz, food and wine events. His latest album title with SCAT, “Wash Day Miracle” is a true representation of his broad musicality and commitment to round reflective surfaces. Craig is passionate about using creativity to challenge people’s worldview…and of course entertain! More recently he has appeared in Brisbane pro-am musical theatre and can be seen serenading his ‘Juliet’ on a comic television commercial.

Congratulations Craig from the CelebritE News team and best wishes for your future career.

 

2011 Winner - Craig Burnett

For more information: www.valleyjazzfestival.com

 

Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu
National Concert Tour 2011
26th Aug ~ 5th Sep

Presented by: Skinnyfish & The Atlas Agency

Skinnyfish Music and the Atlas Agency are pleased to announce a national concert tour by the extraordinary, multi-award winning artist Gurrumul Yunupingu.

This concert tour will be the second time Gurrumul will take his talents to the national stage for a rare series of concerts starting on 24th August and concluding on 7th September, and the first time he will perform his own concert in Brisbane, Adelaide and Tasmania.

Gurrumul and his collaborator/producer Michael Hohnen will present a different show for this tour which reflects the full instrumentation showcased on "Rrakala".

"Gurrumul and I have been talking about the best way of presenting a special concert to a larger audience and the challenges of this. On "Rrakala" Gurrumul plays drums, electric and acoustic guitars and grand piano. I thought it was a touching but also a more varied performance at Bluesfest in Byron recently where some 8000 people simply stood, mesmerised, and listened for the entire hour, as if we were playing in their collective lounge room. This was a show where we had some extra people play with him - he loves playing with musicians backing him up," says Michael Hohnen.

"He is asking me who do I think would like to play with him in the different cities so I suppose the invitation is out there for each city.”

Audiences will be treated to an integration of music from both his ARIA award-winning debut album ‘Gurrumul’, and the currrent album that is "Rrakala".

‘the sound of a higher being’ - Sting

'Australia's most important voice' - Rolling Stone Magazine April 2011

‘It doesn't matter that we don't understand his language. With Gurrumul, as with listening to Edith Piaf, you get it anyway’.Noel Mengel, Courier Mail

‘Gurrumul is unquestionably one of the great Australian success stories of the 21st century’. Iain Shedden, The Australian

‘A powerful spiritual and emotional experience that it almost defies dispassionate analysis.’ - Bruce Elder, SMH

'...unspeakably exotic and politically appealing”. - Chris Johnston, The Age

‘through his art and the care he takes, he’s able to go where only great musicians can go - straight to the heart’. - Robert Forster, The Monthly

Gurrumul will be supported on this tour by young up-and-coming Tasmanian performer Dewayne Everettsmith.

There are some great international artists coming to our beautiful country over the next few months so I thought I would mention some of them here. We are so lucky that these people bring their shows to our shores considering the expense in travelling, accommodation, production etc these days!

I would like to say right up that there could be many more but these are the only ones I know about!

  Out of Ireland...

Mary Duff - Australian Tour
From July 28th ~ August 26th 2011

Ireland’s most popular female vocalist, Mary Duff is back in Australia, performing live!!

Mary Duff’s phenomenal talent as a singer, together with the great stage presence and charisma she possesses, is testimony of her quietly powerful and captivating persona. There is a genuine warmth about this lady that touches all who come into contact with her, and she enjoys a dedicated, very supportive fan following. Mary is seen in the music business as an accomplished, polished and highly respected professional performer.

For information on dates and venues: www.maryduff.net

 

  Out of USA...


Dolly Parton - Better Day World Tour
Visa Entertainment Pre-sale
Starts Tuesday 14 Jun, 9am
Ends Thursday 16 Jun, 5pm*

How does one begin to describe an icon like Dolly Parton? Singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress, philanthropist, businesswoman; this mighty talent's list of credentials is worth every ounce of veneration she receives.

Hailed as 'The Queen of Country Music,' her four and a half decade career since her national chart debut has seen her become one of the most successful female artists in the history of the country genre.

Parton's arrival on Australian shores in November this year, will be her first in nearly thirty years and is certain to be the milestone event of the 2011 touring calendar.



 

That's it for this month, we have been so busy doing recording sessions etc over the last month that we haven't got out much to see what else is happening around the traps. So, if you know of some things that should be included let us know for inclusion in next months page.

Stay warm, happy and healthy and have a great month.

Blessings

Peg

 

All reviews are the opinion of the editor (& Special Guest Reviewers) and all new albums sent to the editor will be considered for review!

GARY GARDNER
'The Storyteller'

This is a long awaited album released by SunDown Studios Tamworth, with Gary having done two sessions  with C&M Records (Cameron & Murphy) out of Dubbo in 1970 & 1972. There are 16 tracks on "The Storyteller", including 5 songs from the previous sessions.

After all these years Gary is still singing beautifully and is very popular on the gig scene, especially over on the NSW coast. In fact there are two live recordings on the album; Wine Into Water (T.G.Brown) & Ava Maria Morales (M.Robbins).

The title of the album "The Storyteller" is a great tagline for Gary, actually. His hero in music has always been Marty Robbins - a great storyteller himself, as can be seen by the amount of Marty Robbins songs Gary sings on this album.

El Paso, Don't Worry About Me, Ava Maria Morales, Big Iron, The Strawberry Roan, Devil Woman - one of my most favourite M.Robbins songs, Meet Me Tonight In Laredo (1970), & Cowboy In The Continental Suit (1972) are all songs penned by Marty Robbins, and presented here by Gary in great tribute to Marty.

The other tracks are Love Crosses Boarders (D.Griego), Anthem '84 (K.Kristofferson), Hello Darling (C.Twitty) - another one of my favourites, Less Of Me (1972) (G.Campbell), Red Morning Sun (1972) (B.Starlight).

Also, a song penned by one of Australia's legends of Country Music Eric Watson (of Selection Records) Roses In The Rain (1970).

Overall, this is a really lovely easy-listening album with a good selection of songs to highlight Gary's vocals.

As I said above, "The Storyteller" was recorded at SunDown Studios which is owned by Gary's son and he has done a fine job for his father. Congratulations Gary and good luck mate:)

Sales & Bookings:
0429 999 693 or email
gary-gardner1950@hotmail.com

 

TOM MAXWELL
'Bushmans Dreaming'

Here we have another classic bush ballad album from one of Australia's premiere bushballadeers, Tom Maxwell.

Again, Tom has called in the 'big guns' for this album - Lindsay Butler OAM (Lindsay Butler Studios) is the Producer. Lindsay also Mixed the album and it was Mastered by Musicorp P/L (again, Lindsay Butler OAM).

So, needless to say, you know that 'Bushmans Dreaming' is worth having in your collection because it carries the legendary LBS Music logo! In fact, this is Tom's 9th Album on the LBS Label, that speaks volumes for his trust and faith in the label.
 

And is it any wonder, really? Not only does he have Lindsay Butler OAM on Lead Guitar, but the other  professional session musicians are; Brett Dallas - Rhythm Guitar, Shaza Leigh - Bass Guitar, Greg Williams - Drums, Lawrie Minson - Harp, Hugh Curtis - Fiddle, Mark Moulynox - Pedal Steel/Banjo/Dobro, Greg Williams & Lynette Guest - Harmonies, all well known artists in their own right.

Of course, the song choice is the maker or breaker of an album and this selection is definitely the maker! Saddle Is His Home (S.Dusty), Picture Of Home (A.Cormack/S.Dusty), Drowning My Blues (S.Dusty), Georgina's Son (G.Connors), Picture in A Frame (D.Knutson/A.Owens), Murranji Memories (S.Jones),  and All My Mates Are Gone (B.Moyses) are all great Aussie songs.

For those fans and friends that know Tom, you would also know that he was a close friend of the late Ray Rose. As a tribute to Ray, Tom has recorded  Half The Man (R.Rose), One Old Bushmans Dreams (R.Rose/S.Leigh), One Lifetimes Not Enough (R.Rose), and the very personal To A Mate (T.Maxwell) especially for Ray.

The two inclusions that surprised me on this album though were Everything That Glitters Is Not Gold (R.McDill/D.Seals) a relatively modern American song, and Maggie (Traditional) the old Foster & Allen hit from the 80's - yes, it is well over 100 years old, I know! Both are great songs and Tom does a nice job presenting them here in a bushballadeers style.

Distribution:
LBS Music
110 Glen Eagles Drive
Robina Qld. 4226

Phone: 07 5562 1292

lbs@lbsmusic.com.au

www.lbsmusic.com.au

AUSTRALIA

LIONEL ROSE: May 8th '11
Lionel Rose was Australia's first Aboriginal world boxing champion. Lionel also had  two top 10 hits after he became a recording artist in the 1970s. He suffered from a number of heart attacks and a serious stroke before passing away.  He was 62.

 

JULIE BAIN:  May 23rd '11

Julie was the Promotions Manager of Hexham Bowling Club for many years. She loved country music and its artists and arranged many country events at the club including The Horseshoe Bend Roundup, plus other Australian and International shows.
 

Julie lost her battle with cancer on the 23^rd May 2011. She was 54.

USA

M-BONE:  May 15th '11
M-Bone of the rap group Cali Swag District was killed in a weekend drive-by shooting. Cali Swag District's hit "Teach Me How to Dougie" is based on the "Dougie" dance, which first appeared in Texas and is noted for its leaning stances, shoulder and arm movements.

"Teach Me How to Dougie" spent several months in the top 10 of Billboard's hot rap songs. The group also performed the dance on several television shows.
 

NORMA ZIMMER:  May 10th '11

American vocalist best remembered for her 22-year tenure as Lawrence Welk's "Champagne Lady" on The Lawrence Welk Show. She was  88.

UK

Martin Rushent: Jun 4th '11
English musician and record producer. Rushent entered the music business in the early 1970s as an engineer working on records by T. Rex, David Essex, Fleetwood Mac, Yes, Gentle Giant and Shirley Bassey amongst others. However, it was after punk that he came into his own as a producer working on records by Buzzcocks, Generation X, XTC, 999 and The Stranglers. He was 63.

 

CANADA

JACK RICHARDSON:
May 13th '11
Juno Award-nominated Canadian record producer and Order of Canada recipient. He is perhaps best known for producing the biggest hit records from Guess Who from 1969 - 1975. He was an educator at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario in the Music Industry Arts program, as well as at the Harris Institute for the Arts in Toronto, Ontario in the Producing and Engineering Program (PEP). The Juno Award for "Producer of the Year" has been named in Richardson's honour since 2002. He was 82.

 

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The Good...

Congratulations to Melissa Bajric & Mike Murray on their wedding recently.

The Good...

Seeing all the Cowboys & Cowgirls getting around our town, here for the NCHA 38th Futurity. Welcome:)