One of the acts performing at the 2009 Folkie are The Beez. Hailing from Germany they are staunch traditionalists of the genre playing some of the classic folk tunes with a slight twist.
Have a look at the video below to see what we mean.
The Beez Showreel
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Thursday, November 6, 2008
2009 National Folk Festival Artistic Program
Here are the first performers announced for the 2009 Festival. You'll find some old friends returning and some brand new visitors to the National. Like every year there is an exciting blend of International performers and Australians offering traditional and contemporary folk music as well as plenty of folk music from all over the world.
INTERNATIONAL
Old Man Luedecke (Canada)
In the tradition of solo banjo men and women of days gone by like Doc Boggs, he sings his songs accompanied only by his loving five string, foot stomps and the occasional yodel.
Andrew Mac Namara (Ireland)
Plays his own individual style of Irish music which is true to its place and true to the heart and he has the knack of electrifying audiences.
April Verch Band (USA)
Bluegrass, country, old-time melodies and original material combined with high energy step dancing to add a touch of spectacle to amazing music.
Bajaly Suso (Gambia)
West African traditional kora instrument player combined with meditative singing.
Martyn Wyndham-Read (England)
One of the most engaging performers you're ever likely to see, his exceptionally intimate performance combines songs, humorous bush poetry recitations, stories and anecdotes of outback life.
Boo Hewerdine (England)
Without a doubt one of the UK's finest singer songwriters. Humour, talent and the ability to take you on a journey - Boo has the lot and his concerts are a must.
The Beez (Germany)
The Beez are four voices, two acoustic guitars, an acoustic bass and an accordion and, it has to be said, more than a few costumes…
Big Rory & Ochie (Scotland)
Big Rory, the 9ft Kilted piper from Scotland, is out for a jaunt with his dog Ochie, the Greater Scottish Beer Mongrel.
David Francey with Craig Werth (Canada)
Without a doubt Canada's most decorated Song Writer in the Traditional Folk field.
Chris While & Julie Matthews (England)
This duo have long been one of England's most successful contemporary folk and acoustic music partnerships.
Alan Kelly Band (Ireland)
Widely regarded as the finest exponent of the piano accordion in traditional Irish music and is credited with single handedly reviving the piano accordion as a traditional instrument.
Aindrias De Staic (Ireland)
This Irish gypsi boy is one of the most eclectic performers of his generation. Not only his rich n rare fiddle style which is unique to the west of Ireland but also his gift of the gab which allows him to tell tall tales and spin yarns with amazing creative license.
Pierre Bensusan (France)
Recognised as one of the most eloquent and diverse world musicians of our time. It is no coincidence if the readers of the prestigious US Guitar Player Magazine voted him Best World Music Guitar Player in 2008.
George Marshall (US)
George specialises in teaching and calling New England style contra dances he has collected from all over the United States.
Nancy Kerr and James Fagan (England/Australia)
One of the great acoustic duos in the world of folk, Nancy and James present a spellbinding performance of traditional and new music from the UK and Australia.
Colum Sands (England)
Colum has performed in over thirty countries around the world, confirming the universal appeal for the songs and stories with which he observes the minute and often-humorous details of life.
Andy Irvine (Ireland)
Andy has been a world music pioneer and icon for traditional music and musicians. At the National Andy will perform with his Australian mates. Sharing the stage with Andy will be Kate Burke and Ruth Hazelton, and James Fagan and Nancy Kerr.
AUSTRALIAN
Eric Bogle & John Munro
Two internationally known musicians and songwriters still doing it, in spite of many warnings to "stop it or you'll go blind".........
Damian Howard and The Ploughboys
Two of the greatest voices from the Australian folk circuit come together with the legendary celtic group the Ploughboys, to provide both a musical performance and a show.
Luke Plumb
This is the tenth year that Luke and Peter have been performing together but only the first that they have appeared as simply a duo. During these ten years they have mastered genres spanning the globe and in doing so forged names for themselves and musicians of excellence in acoustic music around the world.
Pugsley Buzzard
A piano player and gravel voiced singer, his performances draw from a rich vein of piano based music ranging from Harlem Stride, New Orleans Funk, Swampshack Jazz, Barrelhouse Blues to Modern Improvisations. An engaging performer whose shows are exciting and delivered with a vaudevillian nuance and humour.
Sizzling Strings
Bruce Mathiske's fiery fretwork of solo guitar orchestra playing bass, rhythm & melody at once, encompassing a huge range of genres from swing to Latin, Jazz to African, Folk to flamenco, gypsy to ambient/landscape simultaneously playing didgeridoo. Add to this Ukulele Dynamo Greg Young whose unique approach to Ukulele incorporating both strumming and picking techniques allows him to have his own distinct style.
Colcannon
Proudly celebrating 21 years!! Sure we've had a few changes in line up, but one thing has remained constant...we still buy our underwear from Target. Some things are just too good to sacrifice.
The Rhythm Hunters
Fusing together the thunder of Japanese taiko drumming with the indigenous music from Indonesia and Australia in a visually choreographed spectacular.
The Miles To Go Trio
In this compact version of the “Miles To Go band”, which has already been making its mark around the country, David Hyams is joined by progressive folk/world instrumentalist Andy Copeman and cellist Jennifer Tingley, in a line up where the strings are brought to the front and a new dimension to their celtic infused mix.
The Fiddle Chicks
An experiment to create a band with just 3 fiddles and voice has created three inspired and entertaining Fiddle Chicks! They've played Traditional Celtic, European and American Folk, Blues/Roots and Originals, singing harmonies whilst inventing new and interesting fiddle soundscapes using some digital effects, fiddle percussion, pizzicato, strumming and their own mini stomp.
Diaspora Latina
Pull out your dancing shoes and put off your hip replacement! This band cooks; serving up a unique mix of sensual and rhythmic songs from the ex Spanish and Portuguese colonies of Latin America and Africa: Cuba, Brazil, Cape Verde, Peru, Mexico, Angola and Colombia.
Zamponistas
Are eastern Australia’s premier Bolivian Pan Pipe Marching Band (not much competition, you say!). This group of mainly gringo Andean aficionados from Melbourne plays the haunting and exciting panpipe music of the altiplano, mostly in the pre-Spanish Inca way, but with occasional excursions into the twenty first century.
The Clankys
Hear music how they think it should be played. The Clankys are Christy Cooney, Louey Hesterman, John Angliss and Roger Montgomery (and any other halfway decent muso they can coerce into playing with them) Bejasus. This Anglo-Irish-Oz group do Irish, Irish Australian and an odd Pommie song (wait ‘til you hear that one!) Their powerful vocals and harmonies inspire audiences into a frenzy and their eclectic mix of music leaves the un-informed baffled. They’re in it for the crack and a bit of fun too. Begorrah.
Michael Kennedy
Having just returned from his second overseas tour and with 6 of the 12 tracks from his last album 'Seed' already recorded and performed by others, both here and internationally, Michael's gentle, acoustic guitar and delicate lyrics continue to make an impact. Perhaps Chris While sums it up, "....he crafts his songs with great care and is blessed with the most exquisite voice”.
Neil Murray
Singer, songwriter, author, activist and founding member of pioneering indigenous rock group The Warumpi Band, Neil Murray is one of Australia’s most respected performers.
Merri-May Gill
After a few years out of the limelight, Merri-May Gill is mixing together a concoction of lyrics and tunes that will make you giggle, as she bursts like an over-ripe tomato back into the music scene, sowing in her a wake a garden of bemused punters ready to race to the bar for an after show chaser!
Mossie Scanlon
One of Australia’s finest sean-nós singers, performing across Australia and in his home country of Ireland. His sean-nós language workshops are a sought after addition to his festival performances as he travels around Australia and Ireland.
Ami Williamson
After touring for many years with her father John Williamson, Ami Williamson has launched her own career, touring major venues and festivals. This exciting Singer/Songwriter/Show Girl of a Different Kind is a rare talent and in a genre all of her own, writing witty, edgy folk tunes and delivering them in a vaudevillian style.
Joropo: music from Venezuela
Venezuela born cuatro player Ivan Vivas teams up with harp player Cliona Molins to bring you music direct from the cattle folk of the Orinoco Plains in Venezuela. Joropo is one of the many dance rhythms that make "Musica Llanera" so lively and colouful. Ivan sings these songs with their tradional flavour with great respect paid to nature and of course their beloved horses.
Kate and the Boys
Kate Delaney is well known in the Australian folk scene and has recently been joined by a group of luscious, ( mostly)young, accomplished musicians who are anxious to strut their stuff. They perform traditional and contemporary music with Celtic, Australian and American influences.
Vardos
Extrovert folk band Vardos will put you under a classy Eastern European spell with runaway violin, sinister accordion and our in-house Latvian blonde on double bass. Livewire violinist Alana shreds through hurtling wedding dances and seductive serenades, while Sofia and Indra sing burning laments.
The Fagans
One of Australia's preeminent folk music families, renowned for their spectacular harmonies and driving instrumentals. In a rare Australian tour, folk revivalists Margaret & Bob Fagan are reunited with their children, celebrated UK duo James Fagan & Nancy Kerr and acclaimed folk-roots songwriter Kate Fagan.
The Whiff Of Doom
Stephen Taberner, brilliant arch-conspirator behind the Spooky Men's Chorale, and Emma Jasmine Kelly and Sam King, two thirds of festival circuit favourites One Night Jam, have been gleefully engaging in clandestine musical congress and putting together a tidy little brood of songs, some mock-melancholy, some not melancholy at all, and now they dare to suspect that such musical bon-bons will benefit from a discreet airing amongst those of like minds....
Brian Hungerford; Paraguay- a Musical Tale
Master storyteller Brian Hungerford leads us on a rollicking tale of drama and intrigue in Paraguay, a small land-locked country in the middle of South America with a curious Australian connection. Master Paraguayan harpist Alfirio Cristaldo from Melbourne, and his sidekick Andy Rigby will illustrate the tale with the florid harp music for which Paraguay is famous.
Mic Conway's National Junk Band
New tricks, new costumes and some very funny songs for all ages.
Warren Fahey & his Larrikin Mates
Offering a unique repertoire of rare broadsides, goldfields minstrel songs, old bush songs, larrikin ditties, children's rhymes and songs about early cityslickers, Warren Fahey, is joined by fellow 'larrikins' Marcus Holden, Clare O'Meara and Garry Steel.
Kate Burke and Ruth Hazleton
Described by The Australian as "why folk music is cool again", Kate Burke and Ruth Hazleton are renowned for their vocal harmonies, warm and humorous performances and musical excellence, this duo presents original and traditional music from Australia, England and North America.
INTERNATIONAL
Old Man Luedecke (Canada)
In the tradition of solo banjo men and women of days gone by like Doc Boggs, he sings his songs accompanied only by his loving five string, foot stomps and the occasional yodel.
Andrew Mac Namara (Ireland)
Plays his own individual style of Irish music which is true to its place and true to the heart and he has the knack of electrifying audiences.
April Verch Band (USA)
Bluegrass, country, old-time melodies and original material combined with high energy step dancing to add a touch of spectacle to amazing music.
Bajaly Suso (Gambia)
West African traditional kora instrument player combined with meditative singing.
Martyn Wyndham-Read (England)
One of the most engaging performers you're ever likely to see, his exceptionally intimate performance combines songs, humorous bush poetry recitations, stories and anecdotes of outback life.
Boo Hewerdine (England)
Without a doubt one of the UK's finest singer songwriters. Humour, talent and the ability to take you on a journey - Boo has the lot and his concerts are a must.
The Beez (Germany)
The Beez are four voices, two acoustic guitars, an acoustic bass and an accordion and, it has to be said, more than a few costumes…
Big Rory & Ochie (Scotland)
Big Rory, the 9ft Kilted piper from Scotland, is out for a jaunt with his dog Ochie, the Greater Scottish Beer Mongrel.
David Francey with Craig Werth (Canada)
Without a doubt Canada's most decorated Song Writer in the Traditional Folk field.
Chris While & Julie Matthews (England)
This duo have long been one of England's most successful contemporary folk and acoustic music partnerships.
Alan Kelly Band (Ireland)
Widely regarded as the finest exponent of the piano accordion in traditional Irish music and is credited with single handedly reviving the piano accordion as a traditional instrument.
Aindrias De Staic (Ireland)
This Irish gypsi boy is one of the most eclectic performers of his generation. Not only his rich n rare fiddle style which is unique to the west of Ireland but also his gift of the gab which allows him to tell tall tales and spin yarns with amazing creative license.
Pierre Bensusan (France)
Recognised as one of the most eloquent and diverse world musicians of our time. It is no coincidence if the readers of the prestigious US Guitar Player Magazine voted him Best World Music Guitar Player in 2008.
George Marshall (US)
George specialises in teaching and calling New England style contra dances he has collected from all over the United States.
Nancy Kerr and James Fagan (England/Australia)
One of the great acoustic duos in the world of folk, Nancy and James present a spellbinding performance of traditional and new music from the UK and Australia.
Colum Sands (England)
Colum has performed in over thirty countries around the world, confirming the universal appeal for the songs and stories with which he observes the minute and often-humorous details of life.
Andy Irvine (Ireland)
Andy has been a world music pioneer and icon for traditional music and musicians. At the National Andy will perform with his Australian mates. Sharing the stage with Andy will be Kate Burke and Ruth Hazelton, and James Fagan and Nancy Kerr.
AUSTRALIAN
Eric Bogle & John Munro
Two internationally known musicians and songwriters still doing it, in spite of many warnings to "stop it or you'll go blind".........
Damian Howard and The Ploughboys
Two of the greatest voices from the Australian folk circuit come together with the legendary celtic group the Ploughboys, to provide both a musical performance and a show.
Luke Plumb
This is the tenth year that Luke and Peter have been performing together but only the first that they have appeared as simply a duo. During these ten years they have mastered genres spanning the globe and in doing so forged names for themselves and musicians of excellence in acoustic music around the world.
Pugsley Buzzard
A piano player and gravel voiced singer, his performances draw from a rich vein of piano based music ranging from Harlem Stride, New Orleans Funk, Swampshack Jazz, Barrelhouse Blues to Modern Improvisations. An engaging performer whose shows are exciting and delivered with a vaudevillian nuance and humour.
Sizzling Strings
Bruce Mathiske's fiery fretwork of solo guitar orchestra playing bass, rhythm & melody at once, encompassing a huge range of genres from swing to Latin, Jazz to African, Folk to flamenco, gypsy to ambient/landscape simultaneously playing didgeridoo. Add to this Ukulele Dynamo Greg Young whose unique approach to Ukulele incorporating both strumming and picking techniques allows him to have his own distinct style.
Colcannon
Proudly celebrating 21 years!! Sure we've had a few changes in line up, but one thing has remained constant...we still buy our underwear from Target. Some things are just too good to sacrifice.
The Rhythm Hunters
Fusing together the thunder of Japanese taiko drumming with the indigenous music from Indonesia and Australia in a visually choreographed spectacular.
The Miles To Go Trio
In this compact version of the “Miles To Go band”, which has already been making its mark around the country, David Hyams is joined by progressive folk/world instrumentalist Andy Copeman and cellist Jennifer Tingley, in a line up where the strings are brought to the front and a new dimension to their celtic infused mix.
The Fiddle Chicks
An experiment to create a band with just 3 fiddles and voice has created three inspired and entertaining Fiddle Chicks! They've played Traditional Celtic, European and American Folk, Blues/Roots and Originals, singing harmonies whilst inventing new and interesting fiddle soundscapes using some digital effects, fiddle percussion, pizzicato, strumming and their own mini stomp.
Diaspora Latina
Pull out your dancing shoes and put off your hip replacement! This band cooks; serving up a unique mix of sensual and rhythmic songs from the ex Spanish and Portuguese colonies of Latin America and Africa: Cuba, Brazil, Cape Verde, Peru, Mexico, Angola and Colombia.
Zamponistas
Are eastern Australia’s premier Bolivian Pan Pipe Marching Band (not much competition, you say!). This group of mainly gringo Andean aficionados from Melbourne plays the haunting and exciting panpipe music of the altiplano, mostly in the pre-Spanish Inca way, but with occasional excursions into the twenty first century.
The Clankys
Hear music how they think it should be played. The Clankys are Christy Cooney, Louey Hesterman, John Angliss and Roger Montgomery (and any other halfway decent muso they can coerce into playing with them) Bejasus. This Anglo-Irish-Oz group do Irish, Irish Australian and an odd Pommie song (wait ‘til you hear that one!) Their powerful vocals and harmonies inspire audiences into a frenzy and their eclectic mix of music leaves the un-informed baffled. They’re in it for the crack and a bit of fun too. Begorrah.
Michael Kennedy
Having just returned from his second overseas tour and with 6 of the 12 tracks from his last album 'Seed' already recorded and performed by others, both here and internationally, Michael's gentle, acoustic guitar and delicate lyrics continue to make an impact. Perhaps Chris While sums it up, "....he crafts his songs with great care and is blessed with the most exquisite voice”.
Neil Murray
Singer, songwriter, author, activist and founding member of pioneering indigenous rock group The Warumpi Band, Neil Murray is one of Australia’s most respected performers.
Merri-May Gill
After a few years out of the limelight, Merri-May Gill is mixing together a concoction of lyrics and tunes that will make you giggle, as she bursts like an over-ripe tomato back into the music scene, sowing in her a wake a garden of bemused punters ready to race to the bar for an after show chaser!
Mossie Scanlon
One of Australia’s finest sean-nós singers, performing across Australia and in his home country of Ireland. His sean-nós language workshops are a sought after addition to his festival performances as he travels around Australia and Ireland.
Ami Williamson
After touring for many years with her father John Williamson, Ami Williamson has launched her own career, touring major venues and festivals. This exciting Singer/Songwriter/Show Girl of a Different Kind is a rare talent and in a genre all of her own, writing witty, edgy folk tunes and delivering them in a vaudevillian style.
Joropo: music from Venezuela
Venezuela born cuatro player Ivan Vivas teams up with harp player Cliona Molins to bring you music direct from the cattle folk of the Orinoco Plains in Venezuela. Joropo is one of the many dance rhythms that make "Musica Llanera" so lively and colouful. Ivan sings these songs with their tradional flavour with great respect paid to nature and of course their beloved horses.
Kate and the Boys
Kate Delaney is well known in the Australian folk scene and has recently been joined by a group of luscious, ( mostly)young, accomplished musicians who are anxious to strut their stuff. They perform traditional and contemporary music with Celtic, Australian and American influences.
Vardos
Extrovert folk band Vardos will put you under a classy Eastern European spell with runaway violin, sinister accordion and our in-house Latvian blonde on double bass. Livewire violinist Alana shreds through hurtling wedding dances and seductive serenades, while Sofia and Indra sing burning laments.
The Fagans
One of Australia's preeminent folk music families, renowned for their spectacular harmonies and driving instrumentals. In a rare Australian tour, folk revivalists Margaret & Bob Fagan are reunited with their children, celebrated UK duo James Fagan & Nancy Kerr and acclaimed folk-roots songwriter Kate Fagan.
The Whiff Of Doom
Stephen Taberner, brilliant arch-conspirator behind the Spooky Men's Chorale, and Emma Jasmine Kelly and Sam King, two thirds of festival circuit favourites One Night Jam, have been gleefully engaging in clandestine musical congress and putting together a tidy little brood of songs, some mock-melancholy, some not melancholy at all, and now they dare to suspect that such musical bon-bons will benefit from a discreet airing amongst those of like minds....
Brian Hungerford; Paraguay- a Musical Tale
Master storyteller Brian Hungerford leads us on a rollicking tale of drama and intrigue in Paraguay, a small land-locked country in the middle of South America with a curious Australian connection. Master Paraguayan harpist Alfirio Cristaldo from Melbourne, and his sidekick Andy Rigby will illustrate the tale with the florid harp music for which Paraguay is famous.
Mic Conway's National Junk Band
New tricks, new costumes and some very funny songs for all ages.
Warren Fahey & his Larrikin Mates
Offering a unique repertoire of rare broadsides, goldfields minstrel songs, old bush songs, larrikin ditties, children's rhymes and songs about early cityslickers, Warren Fahey, is joined by fellow 'larrikins' Marcus Holden, Clare O'Meara and Garry Steel.
Kate Burke and Ruth Hazleton
Described by The Australian as "why folk music is cool again", Kate Burke and Ruth Hazleton are renowned for their vocal harmonies, warm and humorous performances and musical excellence, this duo presents original and traditional music from Australia, England and North America.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
We've moved Office!
The National Folk Festival offices have moved into new, larger offices closer to Exhibition Park in Canberra.
As a result of the move we have had to change our postal address, fax and phone numbers.
The new contact details for the National Folk Festival are:
Postal Address: PO Box 179, Mitchell, ACT, 2911
Phone: 02 6262 4792
Fax: 02 6255 4825
Don't panic if you posted anything recently as we have forwarded the mail from the previous address.
As a result of the move we have had to change our postal address, fax and phone numbers.
The new contact details for the National Folk Festival are:
Postal Address: PO Box 179, Mitchell, ACT, 2911
Phone: 02 6262 4792
Fax: 02 6255 4825
Don't panic if you posted anything recently as we have forwarded the mail from the previous address.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Do you want to be a part of history?
Believe it or not the 2008 National Folk Festival will be the earliest it has ever, and possibly will ever, be in the year.
The way Australia works out Easter is based on the gregorian calendar. Easter Sunday must, of course, always fall on a Sunday. It also must fall between March 22 and April 25. If you want to really get into the calculations for Easter (Which includes discussion about Paschal Full Moons and how they have nothing to do with the full moon we see in the sky when the Festival happens! Do you see how confusing this is?) then you can check out this
Wikipedia Link
As I wrote above March 22 is the earliest possible date for Easter Sunday. In 2008 Easter Sunday will fall on March 23.
"Pfff" I hear you snort. "That's not March 22nd though, the Festival can be earlier! You just said so"!
Well yes, that is true. However, according to the Easter calculations Easter Sunday will fall on March 22 in the year 2285! And while I certainly hope that the National Folk Festival will be going strong in the 23rd century I doubt many of us will be attending. Additionally it won't be as early again as it is this year until the year 2160.
It's not all bad news though, as all of us do have a chance to attend the second latest possible National Folk Festival! This will happen in 2011 when Easter Sunday occurs on April 24. (FYI the latest won't be until 2038)
So why not be a little part of history and attend the earliest National Folk Festival in 2008 then back up by attending the latest National in 2011. C'mon, you know you want to!
Dates for the next 4 Nationals
2009 National Folk Festival
9 April - 13 April
2010 National Folk Festival
1 April - 5 April
2011 National Folk Festival
21 April - 25 April
2012 National Folk Festival
5 April - 9 April
The way Australia works out Easter is based on the gregorian calendar. Easter Sunday must, of course, always fall on a Sunday. It also must fall between March 22 and April 25. If you want to really get into the calculations for Easter (Which includes discussion about Paschal Full Moons and how they have nothing to do with the full moon we see in the sky when the Festival happens! Do you see how confusing this is?) then you can check out this
Wikipedia Link
As I wrote above March 22 is the earliest possible date for Easter Sunday. In 2008 Easter Sunday will fall on March 23.
"Pfff" I hear you snort. "That's not March 22nd though, the Festival can be earlier! You just said so"!
Well yes, that is true. However, according to the Easter calculations Easter Sunday will fall on March 22 in the year 2285! And while I certainly hope that the National Folk Festival will be going strong in the 23rd century I doubt many of us will be attending. Additionally it won't be as early again as it is this year until the year 2160.
It's not all bad news though, as all of us do have a chance to attend the second latest possible National Folk Festival! This will happen in 2011 when Easter Sunday occurs on April 24. (FYI the latest won't be until 2038)
So why not be a little part of history and attend the earliest National Folk Festival in 2008 then back up by attending the latest National in 2011. C'mon, you know you want to!
Dates for the next 4 Nationals
2009 National Folk Festival
9 April - 13 April
2010 National Folk Festival
1 April - 5 April
2011 National Folk Festival
21 April - 25 April
2012 National Folk Festival
5 April - 9 April
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Les Barker no longer attending 2008 National
It is with much heaviness in our hearts that we have to announce that Les Barker will no longer be performing at the 2008 National Folk Festival.
Les had a heart attack a couple of weeks ago followed by some surgery to remove a blood clot. He has since recovered and has been released back into the community with a large number of pills and is experimenting with deep-fried aspirin.
All of us at the National Folk Festival wish Les a speedy recovery and look forward to having him at a National in the future where he will perform the epic poem he has no doubt composed while recovering.
Les had a heart attack a couple of weeks ago followed by some surgery to remove a blood clot. He has since recovered and has been released back into the community with a large number of pills and is experimenting with deep-fried aspirin.
All of us at the National Folk Festival wish Les a speedy recovery and look forward to having him at a National in the future where he will perform the epic poem he has no doubt composed while recovering.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
2008 Masterclasses
For 2008 the Masterclasses once again give musicians a chance to get specialised tutoring with some real masters of their craft. Leading the classes for 2008 are;
Mike Compton - Bluegrass Mandolin
A bluegrass legend this is a special opportunity to learn some new skills from a man who is said to sound more like Bill Monroe than the man himself.
Donal Baylor - Bluegrass Fiddle
One of Australia's finest Bluegrass fiddlers Donal will teach new tunes, solos and techniques to the class.
Chris Duncan - Scottish Fiddle
Chris is an inspiring teacher and this is a great opportunity to learn from one of the best Scottish fiddlers in the world.
Danny Spooner - Traditional Ballads
One of the finest traditional singers in the country Danny will help you to find your own voice, interpret ballads and to tell stories through song.
Jackie Luke - Hammered Dulcimer
It isn't often that an opportunity like this comes along especially with such an esteemed tutor. Any Hammered Dulcimer player should book themselves into this class as soon as possible.
Catherine Strutt - Piano Accompaniment
Catherine has developed a unique style of accompanying Scottish fiddle. This class will explore this style along with other styles of piano accompaniment.
Where and When?
The Masterclasses will be held at the Festival Site, Exhibition Park in Canberra, between 18 - 20 March.
How to Book
Contact the Festival Ticket Office on 02 6249 7722 or head over to the website to download an order form.
Mike Compton - Bluegrass Mandolin
A bluegrass legend this is a special opportunity to learn some new skills from a man who is said to sound more like Bill Monroe than the man himself.
Donal Baylor - Bluegrass Fiddle
One of Australia's finest Bluegrass fiddlers Donal will teach new tunes, solos and techniques to the class.
Chris Duncan - Scottish Fiddle
Chris is an inspiring teacher and this is a great opportunity to learn from one of the best Scottish fiddlers in the world.
Danny Spooner - Traditional Ballads
One of the finest traditional singers in the country Danny will help you to find your own voice, interpret ballads and to tell stories through song.
Jackie Luke - Hammered Dulcimer
It isn't often that an opportunity like this comes along especially with such an esteemed tutor. Any Hammered Dulcimer player should book themselves into this class as soon as possible.
Catherine Strutt - Piano Accompaniment
Catherine has developed a unique style of accompanying Scottish fiddle. This class will explore this style along with other styles of piano accompaniment.
Where and When?
The Masterclasses will be held at the Festival Site, Exhibition Park in Canberra, between 18 - 20 March.
How to Book
Contact the Festival Ticket Office on 02 6249 7722 or head over to the website to download an order form.
2008 Poster Images
The 2008 Poster is the first of three in a series by local artist Franki Sparke. Franki has produced nine pieces of art in nine different mediums to be used over the next three Festivals. The pieces are an artist's interpretation of the feelings and essence of the National. Stay tuned for a more detailed look at the pieces over the next few months.
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