SERENDIPITOUS NEWS NEWS FROM SONGSONSTAGE ----------------------------------------------------------- Hi folks, Welcome to this weeks edition of your SongsOnStage Newsletter! Read on for: Contents NEWS 1 Old Fitzroy Hotel Woolloomooloo tonight cancelled 1 BANDSONSTAGE GIGS 1 NEW VENUE - Harlequin Inn, Pyrmont, Sundays 3-6pm 1 CONTESTS 1 NEW CONTEST - Thursday nights at the Gladstone Hotel 1 Wednesdays at the Balgownie Hotel 2 CHRISTMAS EVENTS 2 Friday 5th December End Of Year Folk Bash 2 Sunday, 14th December SSA CHRISTMAS PARTY 2 Tuesday 16th December - Final Loose Leaf Literature for 2014 3 SONGSONSTAGE SONGWRITERS/OPENMIC GIGS WITH FREE SPOTS THIS WEEK 3 Whos playing where?: 3 Petersham Inn 4 Newington Inn sold 4 MY GIGS AT A GLANCE. 5 How my Gigs work 8 OTHER GREAT GIGS AND EVENTS COMING UP 8 Monday 1st December, Hotel Gearin, Katoomba from 7.30pm 8 allthingsentertainment -pub rock soloists and duos 9 FRIDAY 5th December The Royal Exchange, Salon Theatre, 34 Bolton St Newcastle 8pm $15 9 Emergenza Festival Australia Sat Dec 6th at the Metro 9 The Shack Saturday 6 December - 7:30 pm - 11 pm 9 Now & Then Markets Christmas Festival Sunday 7 Dec, the Rowers in Wolli Creek 10 Baby grand piano (+ seat) for sale. 10 Busking at Westfield Miranda 10 Summersong Music Camp Jan 17-23rd, 2015 10 NEW ALBUMS 14 THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS 14 CLASSIFIEDS 15 Want to be able to sing like a Pro? Click on this Flyer 15 Sounds Divine Live Sound Production 16 Folk Festivals 16 TIP (THOUGHTS) OF THE WEEK 17 NEWS Old Fitzroy Hotel Woolloomooloo tonight cancelled Sorry, the Gig at The Old Fitzroy Hotel Woolloomooloo tonight is cancelled due to lack of numbers in the Jug Band! We will try to schedule another Sunday night in December BANDSONSTAGE GIGS As reported last week, the Hampshire Hotel has had to close. But I have been offered December dates at the Gladstone, and some extra dates at Ruby lOtel I have already contacted the acts that lost gigs at the Hampshire, and now offer the remaining spots to all bands: Gladstone Inn: Fri 12 Dec Fri 19 Dec Fri 26 Dec Ruby lOtel: Fri 26 Dec (a Boxing Day Best of the Year night for bands who have already played at the Ruby) Sat 27 Dec (a 1 band 3 hour night where the band HAS to pull a crowd) Let me know if you are in an electric band and would like to play! We normally have 3 bands per night, 1 hour each, no cover charge, original music welcome, under 18s can play, PA provided. The venue pays you, its not a fortune but will cover your costs, and there is no door charge so its FREE for your fans to come and see you! Contact me at songsonstage@gmail or 0411 827 571! Bands can also play at the Friday Songwriters and Performers gigs at the Rose Hill hotel (this is not a paid gig) Contact me at songsonstage@gmail or 0411 827 571 to play! NEW VENUE - Harlequin Inn, Pyrmont, Sundays 3-6pm We started at Harlequin today, Sunday 30th Nov with Stuart Jammin hosting. Harlequin Inn, 152 Harris St (Cnr Harris & Union Sts), Pyrmont, 3-6pm CONTESTS NEW CONTEST - Thursday nights at the Gladstone Hotel Winners on Thursday 29th were Maxine Kauter and Tim Walker 2 more heats, 6th and 13th, then the final on 20th Details at https://facebook/events/742322912522177 Who wants to play in the second heat this week? Bunk Bed Beats Helmut Uhlmann and his Bunk Bed Beats Songwriting and Production Suite bunkbedbeats are now Major Sponsors of SongsOnStage, donating Studio recording time as a prize in SongsOnStage contests, including the Hampshire Hotel and UTS Loft Contests Bunk Bed Beats is Helmut Uhlmanns intimate songwriting, production, recording and mixing/editing studio located in the heart of Parramatta. Being an artist himself, Helmut is focused on tweaking talent, not directing it. Bunk Bed Beats boasts an acoustically treated recording and mixing space, a range of high quality analogue and digital equipment and thousands of dollars in professional software. Be sure to scope out the portfolio page bunkbedbeats/#!portfolio/cee5 to read some testimonials, check out some photos and hear a few Bunk Bed Beats for yourself. Click soundcloud/bunkbedbeats/dropbox to send through your song for some free feedback, or just email it to helmut@bunkbedbeats See below for a list of all our wonderful sponsors! Wednesdays at the Balgownie Hotel 141 Balgownie Rd, Balgownie, 7:30-10:30pm. , for all our Wollongong/Illawarra readers! Stuart Jammin is the host - the next Contest starts in December, Winners in the Final win a paid gig at the Sunday session there. Or you can just come and play if you don’t want to compete! Who wants to play this week? Contact me at 0411 827 571 or e-mail me at songsonstage@gmail if you want to enter this contest. CHRISTMAS EVENTS Friday 5th December End Of Year Folk Bash - GAELIC CLUB upstairs 64 Devonshire street, Surry Hills, 7 - 10pm End Of Year Folk Bash, Gaelic Club A carol from the 15th century and a song about the recent G20, a medieval Mummers Play dressed in 21st century trappings, and the timeless sounds of a lively Celtic band – throw in some seasonal fodder and some ‘do-it-yourself’ music making – and it’s all happening at the Gaelic Club, Friday 5th December from 8.15pm. And what a great start to the silly season. The Folk Federation of NSW is combining with the December Gaelic Café singing session to produce an End of Year Folk Bash which draws on ancient and modern elements of folk culture. The venue is upstairs at the Gaelic Club, 64 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills (a stone’s throw from the Devonshire street exit from Central Station). All welcome. Please notify your friends on facebook/wherever and make it a party. The Folk Federation will be providing some Xmas goodies to eat, and tea and coffee. Reasonably priced drinks are available at the bar. Admission: $10 Folk Fed members $5 Enquiries: margaretwalters2@gmail (02) 9698 2206 - Order of events: Brian Jonathon (songwriter with a darkly humorous take on modern life) Darlo After Dark (a cappella choir from Darlington) Mummers Play (Medieval-cum C21 seasonal mayhem from Black Joak Morris) Folklore (lively 5 piece Celtic band - Old world sounds for a new sound world) Light Refreshments courtesy of the Folk Federation. Carol Singing and an Informal Session (bring voice + any other instrument) Sunday, 14th December SSA CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR SONGWRITERS, COMPOSERS, PERFORMERS MUSOS Roxbury Hotel, 182 St Johns Rd, Glebe Date:, 12-3pm Brian Ralston & his partners Vee and Stewart put on a monthly showcase @ The Roxbury Hotel usually second Sunday of the month. The December edition is a special one for Y O U from Brians partners and The SSA. The Songwriting Society of Australia-SSA- wants to put on a gathering where you all can catch up with others and enjoy each others company, meet members of other songwriting organisations and their missions and services, networking and have a happy social time. The venue has great food, feel and of course your songs using the J.T. Chesher model doing a number if you want to so that all folk can have a turn and share one of your numbers This months Artist in focus include stunning Heavy Rock muso original artist TAOS who has some great songs and impressive hooks and Gavin Fitzgerald a stalwart of the SSA, its long time Songsmith Editor and a Legendary Rhythm and Blues originals man with some great guitar licks and much loved songs which are always well received. The Roxbury will have lunch on if you need a feed or drink. The SSA will supply some Chrissy Fare like chips, nuts and lollies PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD AND INVITE OTHER SONGWRITER FRIENDS MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY HEALTHY MUSICAL NEW YEAR Hope its a valuable experience for you all PJSCULLY - SSA Tuesday 16th December - Final Loose Leaf Literature for 2014 - GAELIC CLUB upstairs 64 Devonshire street, Surry Hills, 7 - 10pm Loose Leaf Literature is a night to celebrate word art in all its forms and shine a light on the bards, singers, rappers, comedians and poets of Sydney. Featuring on the night are comedian & poet Alice Fraser, fresh from a funny TED Talk about death entitled What are We Doing?. Writer Bindi Donnelly from JUNKEE is gracing the mic, most likely with something disgracefully funny. Comedian & comedy producer Nikko Malyon will doubtlessly deliver hilariously weird images into your brain. Youll be warmed and enthralled by words from bubbly wordsmith Daniel Silver, as well as multi-lingual slam champ and Australian-Burning-Man-About-Town, Onur Ka. We also have a secret weapon of a hip-hop guest lined up that Ill keep secret to prevent premature mind-explosions. Loose Leaf has always opened space for performing writers to jump up on stage spontaneously: if you have a song, a story, a poem or some standup you want to perform, jump on the event and sign yourself up or email me at dacarter@gmail. Slots are 5 mins max, and if you need anything more complicated than a mic or guitar let me know your requirements in advance! You can also sign up for a limited number of spontaneous slots reserved on the night. Entry to Loose Leaf is free, but in a larger space with more professional gear well have higher overheads this show, so donations on departure are much appreciated so we can keep nurturing the Loose Leaf mission to shine a light on Sydneys subterranean writers & performers. Facebook event: https://facebook/events/307401172789750/ eepurl/9rjcP SONGSONSTAGE SONGWRITERS/OPENMIC GIGS WITH FREE SPOTS THIS WEEK Here are the playing opportunities that I have organised for Songwriters and Performers over the next week, call me on 0411 827 571 or e-mail me at songsonstage@gmail if you want to perform: Mon 1 Dec, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown Tue 2 Dec, 7-10pm: Agincourt Hotel, 871 George Street, Sydney Tue 2 Dec, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown Wed 3 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Balgownie Hotel, 141 Balgownie Rd, Balgownie Wed 3 Dec, 7:30-10pm: Olympic Hotel, 308 Moore Park Rd, Paddington Thu 4 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Gladstone Inn, 115 Regent St, Chippendale (Contest) Thu 4 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle Fri 5 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Rosehill Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Granville Sun 7 Dec, 3-6pm: Garry Owen Hotel, 776 Darling Street, Rozelle Sun 7 Dec, 3-6pm: Harlequin Inn, 152 Harris St (Cnr Union St), Pyrmont Mon 8 Dec, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown Contact me at 0411 827 571 or songsonstage@gmail to play! And see MY GIGS AT A GLANCE, below for a full list of gigs this month, with booked performers included, and also see How my Gigs work (below) Whos playing where?: If your name does not appear somewhere that you expect it to below, please contact me ASAP (press CntlF and type your name to search this email) Wednesday at Olympic Hotel, 308 Moore Park Rd, Paddington Songwriters/Open Mic Shows started on Wednesday 12th November at the Olympic Hotel, 308 Moore Park Rd, Paddington. Heres some great feedback from the amazing Peter Jones: I feel compelled to write to you, even though the result of my writing will possibly curtail some of the very enjoyment of which I am about to write. Last night I turned up at the Olympic Hotel (308 Moore Park Rd, Paddington) to play a few songs at the advertised open mic night hosted by a bloke called Phil Grey, who I’d never met nor heard of previously. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the aforementioned Phil, and made feel well at home in what is a nice clean and well attended bar - just ignore the ubiquitous TV screens and the bar and food is good, I parked right across the road and the P.A. is among the better ones you’ll find at this type of night (Phil said he’s recently upgraded his gear). I looked forward to playing a few of my songs and listening to other performers, but to my surprise there was only one other performer present aside from our host. All the better, thought I to myself (perhaps a little selfishly), more time for me. I do have a long song list after all. As it turned out, one other performer did turn up, so along with the enjoyment of playing some of my stuff I got to listen to two really good performances, and play a little harmonica into the bargain. It was a good fun night and Phil turned out to be the very gentleman he seemed to be when we first introduced ourselves at the beginning of the evening. So, here’s my problem; I’d really like to encourage other performers to get down to the Olympic Hotel on a Wednesday night because it seems to be one of those “best kept secret” places, but that would mean that next time I go I might not get to play such a lovely extended set because there’ll be more performers on the list! Oh, what the heck - if you are looking for a place to play on a Wednesday night please do consider the Olympic Hotel. It’s not as out-of-the-way as it may seem and I think it has the makings of a good gig if enough people get down there. All good, Peter Jones Dont forget its happening every Wednesday night and if anybody wants to get up and play, either let me know or just turn up on the night with your instrument of choice. Western Suburbs Gig this Friday! This Fri 19 Sept, 7:30-10:30pm: Rosehill Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Granville come along and play - Stuart Jammin is hosting - keep live music alive in the Western half of Sydney! originals and covers welcome! Garry Owen Hotel, 776 Darling Street, Rozelle every Sunday 3-6pm I am helping Peach Montgomery promote Peachs Sunday Jam If youre a singer/songwriter and would like to play contact me or Peach on 0406 356 734 for details Feedback re Gary Owens from Patricia Thornell: Thanks Russell, We attended and had a great afternoon. Many talented musicians and a comfortable friendly venue. Petersham Inn The next Petersham gig Inn will be on Saturday 13th December. Then we will go to twice a month starting Sat 10th January. Newington Inn sold And as I reported last week, the Newington Inn has been sold and the new owners have cancelled all our gigs there. Apologies to anyone who turned up without booking, I did try to contact all likely performers via Facebook and email As I have said before, it is REALLY important you book through me, so I can let you know when things like this happen! More gig information is at the SongsOnStage Web Site - click concit/organisations/sydneysongwriters to follow! And if you dont want to get these emails any more, let me know and I will unsubscribe you! Cheers Russell Neal Editor of the SongsonStage Newsletter SongsonStage Event Organiser, Songwriter, Musician Songsalive! Australia Showcase Coordinator SSA Committee Member facebook/SongsOnStage facebook/russellnealmusic songsonstage@gmail 0411 827 571 MY GIGS AT A GLANCE. Mon 1 Dec, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown SongsOnStage: Miss Gray, Massimo Presti, Chris Brookes, Stuart Jammin (host) Tue 2 Dec, 7-10pm: Agincourt Hotel, 871 George Street, Sydney SongsOnStage: Monica & the Explosion, Veronica Wagner, Bradley Primmer, Russell Neal, Phil Gray (host) Tue 2 Dec, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown SongsOnStage: July Morning, Miss Gray, Blonde Baggage, Stuart Jammin (host) Wed 3 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Balgownie Hotel, 141 Balgownie Rd, Balgownie SongsOnStage: Stuart Jammin (host) Wed 3 Dec, 7:30-10pm: Olympic Hotel, 308 Moore Park Rd, Paddington SongsOnStage: Monica & the Explosion, Miss Gray, L J Phillips, Phil Gray (host) Thu 4 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Gladstone Inn, 115 Regent St, Chippendale SongsOnStage: Maxine Kauter, Rose Winter, Phil Gray (host) Thu 4 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle SongsOnStage: Miss Gray, Monica & the Explosion, Mick Hambly (host) Fri 5 Dec, 8:30pm-12:30am: Gladstone Inn, 115 Regent St, Chippendale BandsOnStage: 8:30pm-9:30pm Hawk-Kestrel https://facebook/pages/Hawk-Kestrel/467065063336869 10pm-11pm Green Manalishi https://facebook/pages/Green-Manalishi/314506488690549 11:30pm-12:30am Young Fellas https://facebook/groups/youngfellas/ Host: Phil Gray https://facebook/events/1550016378568994 Fri 5 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Rosehill Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Granville SongJam: Stuart Jammin (host) Fri 5 Dec, 8-11pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle BandsOnStage: 8pm New Delhi Llamas facebook/newdelhillamas Host: Andrew Denniston https://facebook/events/1647518542141370 Sun 7 Dec, 3-6pm: Garry Owen Hotel, 776 Darling Street, Rozelle Peachs Sunday Jam: Peach Montgomery (host) Sun 7 Dec, 3-6pm: Harlequin Inn, 152 Harris St (Cnr Union St), Pyrmont SongsOnStage: Monica & the Explosion, Miss Gray, Stuart Jammin (host) Mon 8 Dec, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown SongsOnStage: Chris Carrapetta, Monica & the Explosion, L J Phillips, Massimo Presti, Chris Brookes, Stuart Jammin (host) Tue 9 Dec, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown SongsOnStage: Stuart Jammin (host) Wed 10 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Balgownie Hotel, 141 Balgownie Rd, Balgownie SongsOnStage: Stuart Jammin (host) Wed 10 Dec, 7:30-10pm: Olympic Hotel, 308 Moore Park Rd, Paddington SongsOnStage: Phil Gray (host) Wed 10 Dec, 7-10:30pm: Old Fitzroy Hotel, 129 Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo Songwriting Society of Australia Showcase: Paul McGowan, Charli, Blonde Baggage, Gavin Fitzgerald, Pete Scully, John Chesher (host) Thu 11 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Gladstone Inn, 115 Regent St, Chippendale SongsOnStage: Monica & the Explosion, Maxine Kauter, Phil Gray (host) Thu 11 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle SongsOnStage: Mick Hambly (host) Fri 12 Dec, 8:30pm-12:30am: Gladstone Inn, 115 Regent St, Chippendale BandsOnStage: Final lineup to be confirmed Fri 12 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Rosehill Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Granville SongJam: Monica & the Explosion, Stuart Jammin (host) Fri 12 Dec, 8-11pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle BandsOnStage: 8pm Third Hour https://facebook/thirdhourband 9pm insanity proof https://facebook/insanityproof youtu.be/user/InsanityProofBand 10pm Lost Trolleys facebook/pages/Lost-Trolleys/156884494363177 Host: Andrew Denniston https://facebook/events/884858608204398 Sat 13 Dec, 8-11pm: Petersham Inn, 386 Parramatta rd, Petersham SongsOnStage: Monica & the Explosion, Andrew Denniston (host) Sun 14 Dec, 3-6pm: Garry Owen Hotel, 776 Darling Street, Rozelle Peachs Sunday Jam: Monica & the Explosion, Peach Montgomery (host) Sun 14 Dec, 3-6pm: Harlequin Inn, 152 Harris St (Cnr Union St), Pyrmont SongsOnStage: Stuart Jammin (host) Mon 15 Dec, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown SongsOnStage: Massimo Presti, Chris Brookes, Rick Taylor, Stuart Jammin (host) Tue 16 Dec, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown SongsOnStage: Stuart Jammin (host) Wed 17 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Balgownie Hotel, 141 Balgownie Rd, Balgownie SongsOnStage: Stuart Jammin (host) Wed 17 Dec, 7:30-10pm: Olympic Hotel, 308 Moore Park Rd, Paddington SongsOnStage: Phil Gray (host) Thu 18 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Gladstone Inn, 115 Regent St, Chippendale SongsOnStage: Phil Gray (host) Thu 18 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle SongsOnStage: Mick Hambly (host) Fri 19 Dec, 8:30pm-12:30am: Gladstone Inn, 115 Regent St, Chippendale BandsOnStage: Final lineup to be confirmed Fri 19 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Rosehill Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Granville SongJam: Stuart Jammin (host) Fri 19 Dec, 8-11pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle BandsOnStage 8pm Hawk-Kestrel https://facebook/pages/Hawk-Kestrel/467065063336869 9pm The 4 Kings https://facebook/4kingssydney 10pm Trash Jacket https://facebook/TrashJacket1 Host: Andrew Denniston https://facebook/events/725233067567450 Sat 20 Dec, 8-11pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle BandsOnStage: Blindside Sun 21 Dec, 3-6pm: Garry Owen Hotel, 776 Darling Street, Rozelle Peachs Sunday Jam: Peach Montgomery (host) Sun 21 Dec, 3-6pm: Harlequin Inn, 152 Harris St (Cnr Union St), Pyrmont SongsOnStage: Stuart Jammin (host) Mon 22 Dec, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown SongsOnStage: Massimo Presti, Chris Brookes, Rick Taylor, Stuart Jammin (host) Tue 23 Dec, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown SongsOnStage: Stuart Jammin (host) Wed 24 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Balgownie Hotel, 141 Balgownie Rd, Balgownie SongsOnStage: Stuart Jammin (host) Wed 24 Dec, 7:30-10pm: Olympic Hotel, 308 Moore Park Rd, Paddington SongsOnStage: Phil Gray (host) Fri 26 Dec, 8:30pm-12:30am: Gladstone Inn, 115 Regent St, Chippendale BandsOnStage: Final lineup to be confirmed Fri 26 Dec, 8-11pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle BandsOnStage: Final lineup to be confirmed Sat 27 Dec, 8-11pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle BandsOnStage: Final lineup to be confirmed Sun 28 Dec, 3-6pm: Garry Owen Hotel, 776 Darling Street, Rozelle Peachs Sunday Jam: Peach Montgomery (host) How my Gigs work * Book in with me at songsonstage@gmail or 0411 827 571 1. Book in (so I know to contact you in case of cancellation or other change) 2. Book in EARLY (so venues wont cancel due to lack of acts) 3. Keep your phone on so I can contact you (usually by text) 4. Send me your phone number (if you haven’t already) * If you sign up for a gig and then can’t make it PLEASE let me know (by text or phone if short notice), so I can either arrange a replacement or at least notify the host not to expect you and adjust playing times accordingly! * The host provides the PA and mics, stage manages and introduces the acts, he/she is in charge of the night, so follow his/her instructions. * SongsOnStage Songwriters and Performers nights: 6-7 acts doing 25-30 minute sets, turn up at the start of the night and let the host know you are there, he or she will then organize when you play. Originals preferred but covers allowed, these are performance opportunities, i.e. no pay. * SongsOnStage Contests: 6 contestants doing 20 minute sets, plus guest acts at the start and end. Turn up at the start of the night and let the host know you are there, he or she will then organize when you play. Originals preferred but covers allowed, no pay in the heats, big prizes in the Final. * SongsOnStage Concert nights 3-4 acts playing 40-50 minute sets, playing order determined in advance. Originals preferred but covers allowed, some pay to cover costs. * Tribute Nights 10-12 acts play 3-4 songs each, door charge, performers get a percentage * BandsOnStage nights 3 acts (usually full electric bands) playing 45 minute sets, playing order determined in advance. Originals preferred but covers allowed, some pay to cover costs. BandsOnStage gigs are specifically for full electric bands otherwise acts the above are mostly acoustic, but some venues allow bigger groups. I am always looking for opportunities for performers to earn the money they deserve! OTHER GREAT GIGS AND EVENTS COMING UP - (these are NOT gigs I am booking) COME TO THESE TO SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!!! Monday 1st December, Hotel Gearin, Katoomba from 7.30pm Pennie & Bruns Original Music Singer/Songwriters Night in affiliation with the Songwriting Society of Australia The Xmas month this is the last for the year as were closing in on Christmas For an audience, this is a great night of free entertainment, and for all songwriters interested in playing their original music this night provides a great professional stage and a top pro sound engineer. A great night not to be missed (and its free entry). + The Hotel has an affordable great dinner menu, come and have a couple of drinks, or just come for the entertainment and a social night. [email protected] myheartsdezire.au allthingsentertainment -pub rock soloists and duos allthingsentertainment are looking for new pub rock soloists and duos as well as contemporary covers soloists and duos for shows this December and January. Please send bios and links and contact details to [email protected] as soon as possible. Lots of positions to be filled. Thanks! FRIDAY 5th December The Royal Exchange, Salon Theatre, 34 Bolton St Newcastle 8pm $15 CLUB SANDWICH VOLUNTEERS From surf lifesavers to Vinnies, volunteers are everywhere and deserve to be celebrated. And what better day to do so than International Volunteer Day? We have local chanteuse Jasmine Abbott, Danielle Scott launching her new CD, Pete Cuppaidge doing his thing, and MC Clark Gormley doing the usual Nerducation segment and a quiz. royalexchangenewcastle.au 4929 4969 clubsandwichcabaret/ why not come along to one of these variety nights and see what all the fuss is about! Emergenza Festival Australia Sat Dec 6th at the Metro Beck Fielding Music and the Sideshow Band just got through to the Emergenza Festival Australia - the ONLY page band comp NATIONALS on a wild card!!! Lock out your diaries for Sat Dec 6th, theyll be on the main stage at the Metro The Shack Saturday 6 December - 7:30 pm - 11 pm The Shack is now located in the Lakeview Room at the Tramshed Community Arts Centre, 1395a Pittwater Rd, Narrabeen (which is located between the car park and the Ambulance Station in the Narrabeen shopping centre). Chris O HTTPS://soundcloud/chris-okunbor A solo artist based in Katoomba, NSW. Singer, song writer and instrumentalist she arrives at gigs carrying her gear like a pack pony, playing dobro, banjo, lapslide, ukes and plain ole guitars - just a few of the instruments Chris plays. Chris channels the music of the great old times - like Memphis Minnie, Skip James, Missippi Fred McDowell and Blind Boy Fuller - playing a load of jelly-roll and jinx - Blues the way it used to be.Chris has recently been on a 10 week tour of Europe, playing blues bars and folk clubs in Berlin, the Netherlands, France, Scotland and England as a solo artist. Chris also meets up with a number of international musicians she works with via the internet site Soundcloud. You can hear some of her international grassroots musical collaborations and compositions on her Soundcloud site. Renny Field rennyfield/ Armed with a guitar and a suitcase, Renny Field has spent much of the past few years on the road, plying his craft at every available opportunity and drawing inspiration from the people and places he has encountered along the way. From the lonely hotels of regional NSW to the street stages of Berlin and the songwriter rooms of London and Dublin, he has held court with audiences the world over and felt elation and exhaustion in equal measures. His latest album Fieldnotes is an open account of these experiences and undoubtedly the truest reflection yet of his life as a touring artist The Distant Sons facebook/TheDistantSons Take the loose comfort of a Bluegrass foundation. With the long lost ghost of Bill Munroe a hoverin and the harmonies of Old Crow Medicine Show a ringin the Distant Sons tip their collective hats to any true craftsman of the song. While there aint much new here the Distant Sons strike a lovely balance between consonance and dissonance. Enjoy watching the sun go down over our beautiful Narrabeen Lake and enjoy some fine music from local artists. Entry is $25 and $20 for Shack members. shackfolk Mobile contact number - 0413 635 856 Now & Then Markets Christmas Festival Sunday 7 Dec, the Rowers in Wolli Creek Now & Then Markets and Living Laneways Market Organiser Kate Christides is looking for 2 acts for their Christmas Festival on Sunday 7 Dec, at the Rowers in Wolli Creek 2205. The Market hours are 10am-3pm, so one act can start at 10am, do 2 x 45mins sets, with a 30 min break in between finishing at 12noon, second act would commence 12.30 noon, do 2 x 45 min sets, with 30 mins break, finishing at 2.30pm-3pm. This is all flexible and they are happy to change things around on the day, if needs be. The acts need to bring their own PA, but the Festival could supply a gazebo if they dont have one. There is some money in this (to be negotiated depending on the acts) and you can also busk and sell CDs. Music-wise they are pretty open, but more on the chilled/acoustic side of things, family-friendly, all ages (Christmas/retro themed is OK too). Ontact Kate on 0403 707496 or [email protected] nowandthenmarkets.au https://facebook/pages/Now-Then-Markets/324116887685822 Baby grand piano (+ seat) for sale. Baby grand piano (+ seat) for sale. This is amazing 1920-30s German mahogany in great condition, awesome centrepiece for your room. Measures approx 1.5m width, 1.5m depth. Located in Shellharbour. $4000 ono. If interested email: khris.vincent@gmail Busking at Westfield Miranda Westfield Miranda is very excited to give local artists the opportunity to busk in centre. Busking is a great opportunity for local artists to get featured in a busy shopping centre for FREE and showcase their talent live in front of an audience. Buskers are permitted to collect money by bringing a collection box. WM will provide a designated area for buskers. Performers are required to bring all of their own equipment and manage their own set up. For more information please go to westfield.au/miranda/events/8866 Summersong Music Camp Jan 17-23rd, 2015 The 16th annual Summersong Music Camp is on again and Registrations are now OPEN. Held at the gorgeous oceanside/lakeside venue of Lake Ainsworth Sport & Rec Centre, Lennox Head, NSW, from Jan 17-23rd, 2015. Returning teachers (gurus) are Tony Backhouse (A cappella), Greg Sheehan (percussion), Karl Farren (Band Lab), Jane Cornes (Songwriting/Lyric writing), Shelly Hughes (singing), Kathryn Riding (body/spirit). With new teachers: Wayne Jury (Blues Guitar and Jamming) and Talya Rabinowitz (performance techniques). The weeklong program provides daily classes and evening activities designed for all levels in a non-competitive, social and celebratory environment, free of the real worlds cares. Plenty of opportunities for participants to perform their own material, learn new musical skills and meet lots of like-minded people in the growing Summersong family. Some partial Youth Scholarships are available for those ages 16 to 25. Visit: summersongmusiccamp // facebook/summersongmusiccamp // ph: Alison Pearl (02) 6684 5570 THE SYDNEY JAM CIRCUIT Monday: Mic A Virgin @ Annandale Hotel 17 Parramatta Rd, Annandale (1/2 price meals) Tuesday: Flying Solo @ Ravesi’s 118 Campbell Pde, Bondi Wednesday: Sugar Jam @ The Sugarmill 33 Darlinghurst Rd, Kings Cross Free drinks for performers. Kick off at 8pm. To book call Matt 0402 243 411. thelyceum.au The Lyceum presents this weeks live music gig guide! If any band pages or gigs havent been linked, let me know ASAP and they will be added. thelyceum.au Help us grow bigger and better for the community by sharing us around and getting a bigger audience onto the online gig guide, we are independent and made to show how much the Sydney music scene has to offer. https://facebook/events/1410338852543742 Check it out! Thanks thelyceum.au/ Mal Treheveras https://facebook/mal.treheveras Elastic Sidewalk Thanks to Elastic Sidewalks free gig group Your Gigs Sydney on Facebook https://facebook/groups/439569019415883/ - check it out! Sign-up for OPJAM! Opjam is a hybrid social media & music discovery platform. This could help get you exposure, as its a social and interactive way for bands/artists to build a fanbase and an innovative, social way for fans to discovery your music. Sign up as a Band at opjam, upload your tunes, and record an audio intro for your profile. Northern Beaches Youth Bands NBYB- Bringing Together Young Bands & Fans On Sydneys Northern Beaches To assist young musicians and performers between the ages of 12 and 25 years. Mission To give young emerging musicians and singers the opportunity to get their music heard . To open up new venues that invite young people to play their music. To empower young people to learn more about the music business .Assist young people in all aspect of the music business practical experience at NBYB gigs audio, photography, video production,Events management. We are proudly sponsored by Mona vale Music for our PA equipment. Thanks Mona Vale Music https://facebook/MonaValeMusic Description The Northern beaches Youth bands is to assist young musicians to post gigs, receive up to date information, give opportunities to play at various venues, connect local bands and fans together to share their love of music. https://facebook/nbyouthbands/ Saturdays at The Merton Hotel, 38 Victoria Rd, Rozelle Apparently this ended a while ago and no one told me! Swamp Sunday at the Record Crate in Glebe The Jack Bloak Jug Scullers had a fantastic time at this gig a few months ago - a great venue and very appreciative audience! thanks Dan The Next one is 7th December Swamp Sundays is a great new fortnightly gig which Dan Hopkins has started at The Record Crate, 34 Glebe Point Road, Glebe. It will feature 3 great blues/folk/roots acts between 3-6pm on the 2nd and 4th Sundays every month!! This is a great new venue and needs your support. The aim is to support local blues, folk and roots artists and contribute to the overall live music scene supporting this genre in Sydney. Were looking for a roster of suitable acts to fit this bill over the coming months. Get your blues on!!! If you feel you fit this vein please contact Dan at musoman73@gmail danhopkins.au 0413 669 958 Songwriters Live Every Wednesday, The OId Manly Boatshed, 40 the Corso Manly, 8.00 11.30pm, FREE Every Thursday, Dolphin Hotel on Crown Street Surry Hills, FREE 4 great original acts! full bios at songwriterslive.au/ Brought to you by Keith Armitage. Songwriting Societies and groups Songwriting Society of Australia Workshop and Professional Development Your Workshop and Professional Development session is waiting for you on the last Sunday of each month @ Mars Hill Café @ Songwriting Sunday. Make this a must do activity where you will access a network of a songwriting community where we remind you of the resources available from a range of sources especially our major sponsors APRA/AMCOS. So bring yourself, your songs and your desire to challenge yourself to make your songs become other peoples’ favourite songs also. You can make your good songs better by joining us soon. Our Monthly Professional Development Opportunities, Gigs & Courses designed to improve your songwriting, performing, information & strategic planning skills Last Sunday- Songwriting Sunday w’shop & Western Fringe@Mars Hill Café Parramatta 1-6pm - next one will be end of January 1st Sunday-(7th Dec) Music Sunday@ café in The Park, Parramatta Event Centre 11am-2pm 1st Monday--(1st Dec) Songwriters gig @ Gearin Hotel in Katoomba 7pm plus 1st Tuesday- -(2nd Dec) Young songwriters gig and workshop @ Imperial Hotel in Mt Vic 6pm 2nd Wednesday--(10th Dec) SSA monthly Concert@ Old Fitzroy Hotel in Woolloomooloo 7:30-10:30 2nd Sunday -(14th Dec) Songwriters & performers gig @ Paragon restaurant, Katoomba 1-4pm 2nd Sunday -(14th Dec) Songwriters & performers gig @ Imperial Hotel in Portland 4pm myspace/songwritingsocietyofaustralia https://facebook/groups/29752415155 Contact: Peter Scully, President 0402 158 944 pjscully@outlook Songsalive! Australia Workshop Tuesday 2nd Dec, Building “M”, the Sydney Institute, TAFE, cnr Mary Ann & Jones St Ultimo, take elevator to Lower Ground, go down the hall to MLG.7 songsaliveaustralia.org.au https://facebook/songsalive.australia Workshops are always informative, musical and fun. If you’ve been to any of the many workshops S!A has held since 1997, you’ll know what I mean. If you haven’t, and can make it, I’m sure you will enjoy the experience. Mary Ann St & Jones St Mall, building M,. call Roxanne: 0411 465 332 You can keep up with events if you like Songsalive! Australia on Facebook Please Like The Song Comp on Facebook On behalf of our great Team here at Songsalive! Australia, let me wish you inspired writing and all the success you deserve! Cheers Roxanne, President, Songalive! Australia, 0411 465 332 Songsalive! Australia presents brand new songwriter workshops in Parramatta. Every 2nd Wednesday evening of each month. Studio 4, The Connection Arcade, Parramatta Workshop Coordinator is Christine Seddon. Come along on ** December 10th ** and bring a song. These workshops are supported by the Parramatta City Council. Sydney Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI): Monday 8th Dec, Le Pub, (upstairs in the back bar), 255 Darling Street, Balmain, 7.00pm for 7.30pm start, FREE facebook/groups/nsaiaustralia Contact: Naomi Crain naomicrain@hotmail Australian Songwriters Association: Wax Lyrical night second Tuesday at Bald Faced Stag Hotel, 345 Parramatta Rd, Leichhardt, FREE Next one will be February! Contact: Mark Ellis: [email protected] Sydney Songwriters, Singers & Musicians Meetup group From Jill Riddiford: Songwriters and musos - lets connect! For more information about the group, see link: meetup/Sydney-Songwriters-Singers-Musicians/ Thanks, Jill [email protected] Camelot Lounge Camelot Lounge, 19 Marrickville Road (Cnr 103 Railway Pde), Marrickville camelotlounge djangobar facebook/camelotloungemarrickville (Click on the links for more info) Thu 4 Dec – DAVE GRANEY AND THE MISTLY Thu 4 Dec @ Django Bar – BLUES HIGHWAY PRESENTS: ILLYA SZWECS GROOVE DEPOT feat. PAT POWELL Fri 5 Dec – THE FIRST LADIES OF SOUL Sat 6 Dec – FOURPLAY STRING QUARTET Sun 7 Dec – JUST A GIGOLO – CAMEMBERT DOES PRIMA Sun 7 Dec @ Django Bar – WEFTSHOP FUNDRAISER Thu 11 Dec – FRANK BENNETT & CHRISTA HUGHES present Christmas SHAM-PAIN! Thu 11 Dec – EMMA HAMILTON: EP LAUNCH and FAREWELL SHOW! Fri 12 Dec @ Django Bar – IAN COLLARD + SWEET LIL RIDER + JEREMY EDWARDS Sun 14 Dec – FADO IN AUSTRALIA Sun 16 Dec @ Django Bar – BLAIR GREENBERG Thu 18 Dec – DANIEL WELTLINGER: ALBUM LAUNCH Fri 19 Dec – KEYIM BA + DECLAN KELLY Sat 20 Dec – JOHNNY G & THE E-TYPES Sat 27 Dec - BUMP CITY Wed 31 Dec – NYE PARTY with MARSALA Wed 31 Dec @ Django Bar– NYE PARTY with DANNY SUNS RHYTHM REVIEW Thu 8 Jan – JOHN SMITH (UK) Sat 10 Jan – NADYA & THE 101 CANDLES ORKESTRA Thu 15 Jan @ Django Bar – VARDOS (MELB) Fri 16 Jan – AUDIO VIXEN Thu 19 Feb @ Django Bar – RUTH MOODY (CANADA) NEW ALBUMS Crowdfunding If you dont know what Crowdfunding is, it is a great way to get money for a project, such as making an EP. Sam Newton: Achieved his target. pozible/samnewton Sam Newton Debut Album release by Sam Newton Margaret Walters– Earlier this year Margaret made a solo CD called STEADFAST with the help of some friends. There’s a review here fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/2014/MargaretWalters.html and if perchance you would like to buy a copy – they cost $20 (includes P&P). Email her at margaretwalters2@gmail about simplest way to obtain a copy. Rachel Collis My new album Nightlight is now available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple/au/album/nightlight/id908589402 The album was produced by myself and Sean Carey (Thirsty Merc) and I am officially launching it at Foundry 616 with my band (Michael Galeazzi - bass and Mike Quigley - drums) on Friday October 31st. Tickets for the launch are available here: https://stickytickets.au/20424 Were extremely proud of the album and hope that you enjoy it! More about me can be found on my website rachelcollis or feel free to connect with me via facebook: facebook/RachelCollisOriginalMusic Kylie Adams-Collier is out promoting her new album Bellingen Says Goodnight as a solo act. kylieadams-collier. Look for her at my gigs over the coming weeks! She played at the Garry Owen and the Old Fitzroy a few Sundays ago - what a great night it was! Men With Day Jobs are very excited to tell you their new album Deep in Denial is now available online at bandcamp. menwithdayjobs.bandcamp/album/deep-in-denial You can listen to it, see the lyrics to each track, and buy the whole album for $10 or individual tracks for $1 each. Please let us know if you encounter any teething problems with purchasing. If worst comes to worst, you can always send us a cheque and well snail mail it to you. Hope you enjoy the album! Usual eclectic mixture from us - pirating ll genres, some serious, some funny, some trying to be serious, trying to be funny, trying to be Men, wanting to be Women, etc. If you havent yet, search for our name on YouTube and youll find studio and/or live clips to the songs. Thanks to our good mate Ken Stephenson who organised the bandcamp stuff, and has the album up on his indy label site BackPocket Records at backpocketrecords Thanks also to special guest backing vocalists Beck fielding and Russell Neal Cheers! Men With Day Jobs THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS , who provide prizes for SongsOnStage, SongQuest and Youngbloods Contests I would like to thank the fantastic Sponsors for the Contests I have run recently: * As announced above, Helmut Uhlmann and his Bunk Bed Beats Songwriting and Production Suite bunkbedbeats are now Major Sponsors of SongsOnStage, donating Studio recording time as a prize in SongsOnStage contests, including the Gladstone Hotel and UTS Loft Contests. Bunk Bed Beats is Helmut Uhlmanns intimate songwriting, production, recording and mixing/editing studio located in the heart of Parramatta. Being an artist himself, Helmut is focused on tweaking talent, not directing it. Bunk Bed Beats boasts an acoustically treated recording and mixing space, a range of high quality analogue and digital equipment and thousands of dollars in professional software. Be sure to scope out the portfolio page bunkbedbeats/#!portfolio/cee5 to read some testimonials, check out some photos and hear a few Bunk Bed Beats for yourself. Send through your song Click soundcloud/bunkbedbeats/dropbox to send through your song for some free feedback, or just email it to helmut@bunkbedbeats * Roxanne Kiely -ScoopFX- scoopfx/ * Songwriting Society of Australia https://facebook/groups/29752415155 myspace/songwritingsocietyofaustralia, Peter Scully, President 0402 158 944 pjscully@outlook * Downtown Music - 141 Parramatta Rd, Annandale 9569 2744 downtownmusic.au * Icon Music, 3 Chatham Rd, West Ryde, 1300 28 38 58 iconmusic.au https://facebook/pages/ICON-MUSIC/163047910434920 * Cernovar https://facebook/cernovar * Ben Howman - BenTV https://facebook/musicbentv * Studio 64, 64 Victoria Road, Rozelle https://facebook/pages/Studio-64/185453601473181* Dee Why RSL, 932 Pittwater rd, Dee Why for donating prize money! * Gavin Leach at Mona Vale Music, Education/Marketing/PA Hire/Sales, 12/55 Bassett Street, Mona Vale, 9986 0589 gavin@mvmwarehouse https://facebook/MonaValeMusic monavalemusic * Paul Robertson at Ffwoin Multi Media Productions * the Northern Beaches Music Festival, Berry Reserve and The Tramshed Community Arts Centre, Pittwater Road, Narrabeen * the Collector Tavern, 100 George St, Parramatta - prize money, studio time, paid gigs! * Mark Davies Recording Studio, Parramatta, facebook/pages/Mark-Davies-recording-mixing-mastering-studio/240906135948516 (02) 9890 5578 [email protected] * Wild Horse Guitars, Brumby st, Surry Hills wildhorseguitars.au Contact Che on (02) 8021 1888 [email protected] * Ross Fear and the LiveFM 90.5 Australian Spectrum Show * Lawrence Atkinson’s Stress Free Saturday, 2-5pm Saturdays on Radio Northern Beaches * Action Break Theatre, hosted by Tash, Russell Neal, John Chesher on Radio Skid Row * Joe Sharratt, Producer 0416 321 209 joesharrattmusic * Mall Music, Warringah Mall, Brookvale mallmusic.au/ * Main Street Studios, Apt 3/88 Jardine St, Fairy Meadow, (02) 4283 4515 * In The Zone music, 2/258 Princes Hwy, Corrimal * Haworths Shellharbour Music Centre. 2/ 22 Durgadin Drv, Albion Park Rail (02) 4256 0088 * Russell Neal, SongsOnStage songsonstage@gmail CLASSIFIEDS Want to be able to sing like a Pro? Click on this Flyer It’s easy if you know the secrets of Professional Singers! All styles, all ages, male or female. Learn to sing with professional singer and vocal coach Matt McGowan. I would like to recommend an extraordinarily talented vocal teacher, Matt McGowen who I am currently studying with....not only does he teach with clarity and direction, he is an outstanding performer. If you need help to improve your voice you can call Matt directly on his mobile 0407 949 125 for a confidential chat. Len Phillips - Singer Songwriter and Performer Call today -0407 949 125 - places strictly limited! Studios in Coogee and Arncliffe. and contact Matt at matt@quantummusicsound to LEARN THE BASICS OF COMPOSING MUSIC FOR THE SCREEN AT AFTRS! Sounds Divine Live Sound Production Do you want to sound amazing? Do you want to be heard effortlessly? Quintessential sound production for workshops, conferences, festivals, kirtan, events, spiritual retreats, womens events, LGBT events, multicultural and other diverse events . Sounds Divine Live Sound Production works on events of all sizes types and budgets. Will travel anywhere. Mignon Mukti is an intuitive and skilled sound engineer Dj and musician of 25 years. She been responsible for sound production at many concerts, workshops, conferences and festivals in various countries over the past 25 years. Festivals: Mind Body and Spirit Festival Sydney, Spiritfest,, Choirtly Loud Choral Festival, Kidsfest Shellharbour, Multicultural Luncheon Seniors Week, Viva La Pink ( Gay fair day in Wollongong), Women and Depression Conference,, Welcome Here Refugee Festival,, Sistajive Womens Music Festival,, Illawarra Folk Festival, Open Mic Night at Bangalow Hotel, Divine Songs, Fruit Tingles Canberra Sound production and operation at Satsangs for spiritual teachers such as Gangaji and Eli, Lisa and Jared, Shakti Durga and others. Concert Production sound and lighting for 25 years Mignon Lee-Warden Musician, Sacred Activist, Events Festivals Production, Community Cultural Development 0411486192 mignon1959@gmail, https://facebook/muktidivinesound Harmonicas In The Key Of C For Sale I have several Folk Master harmonicas in the key of C for sale. They are $16 each, which includes a Beginners How to Play Booklet, plus packaging & postage. Cheers! Noel Harmonica Phone 0401661855 facebook/noelharmonica Folk Festivals My enthusiasm for Folk festivals has generated some interest. Here are links to the Folk Alliance and other upcoming festivals (click on the links for more details: DECEMBER- Woodford Folk Festival-Woodford Qld Nariel Creek Festival-Nariel Creek, VIC Gulgong Folk Festival-Gulgong, NSW folkalliance.org.au/page/festivals/ newcastlehuntervalleyfolkclub.org.au/ bushtraditions.org/ THE 12 BEST TIPS FOR MAKING MONEY FROM MUSIC Some time ago I sent out an email to most of my mailing list about an eBook I am putting together called the 12 Best Tips for Making Money From Music I have had more than 75 replies so far, and will definitely be proceeding with the project, but it is going to take a bit of time for me to finish it - but I will keep you posted! - my recent illness delayed this a little! I will reply to everyone as soon as I can (perhaps not individually!) If you didnt get the email and would like to, let me know. RockChic Entertainments 5 helpful groups for bands facebook/events/316794915115186 Feel free to share and add people to these groups which I have posted below :) Over 18 Bands https://facebook/groups/449731445101613/ Under 18 Bands https://facebook/groups/156647434502861/ Bands looking for gigs / Venues looking for bands https://facebook/groups/280907251943330/ RockChic Ent Events & Networking https://facebook/groups/luckyoztavern/ Looking for a Band Member or Band? https://facebook/groups/254448107998966/ Nice stuff, Nycole! APRA LIVE PERFORMANCE RETURNS - MONEY FOR YOU! On Tuesday 19th August, I sent out the list of everybodys gigs (according to my records) from 1 July 2013-30 June 2014 so you can prepare your APRA Live Performance Returns. If you did not receive an email with your details, please let me know! Note: I make no guarantee that what I send you will be 100% correct, so you will need to check it against your own records (get back to me if you find any discrepancies). I included instructions on how to enter the information - one person has already told me it looks complicated - but it will all make sense once you open the APRA web site apra-amcos.au, and it is worth the effort because you will get PAID for performing your songs (that person will make over$200). You just need to: 1. Join APRA now at apra-amcos.au, if you are not already a member (it’s FREE), and register your songs 2. Log on to apra-amcos.au and enter the performances I send you (plus any others you have done) 3. Enter how many times you have performed each song over the year. They will send you a cheque in November! If you have any problem entering these details contact Writer Services: [email protected] or phone them on the local number for your state listed on their web site. I don’t work for APRA so DO NOT CONTACT ME about how their web site works. TIP (THOUGHTS) OF THE WEEK Thoughts for the Day: Dont practise until you get it RIGHT. Practice until you can’t get it WRONG From https://facebook/coverbandcentral via https://facebook/nbyouthbands “When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.” ― Jimi Hendrix The second of these thoughts were borrowed from my brother, Terrys Facebook page https://facebook/pages/Blue-Taboo/641797352530240 - listen to Blue Taboos wonderful music! (thats MY tip) They were recently #1 in the Reverbnation Jazz charts for Sydney - reverbnation/bluetaboo This might be of interest: chn.ge/1skFGa8 a petition to Commit to an Australian Music Museum - its a great idea, though personally Id prefer money to go to supporting young and unknown musicians. Maybe thats where the profits from such a museum should go! Please feel free to send in your tips, practical ones or motivational ones, funny ones, whatever you think will finish the newsletter on a good note!!
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