“The beauty of Woodford is it’s a week long festival, culminating in a liminal Fire Event timed to usher in the new year rising from the ashes of the old. However, even someone only able to attend for two to three days can still catch a majority of the performers, and be immersed in a whole other world, where music reigns supreme, and almost every interest is catered too” – KTBell reviews the Woodford Folk Festival with photos by Stuart Bucknell. Review here
Not only is Sam Buckingham kicking off her tour this week, she also has the amazing Sarah Humphreys joining her for her Canberra and Sydney shows
Thursday 31st January – Smith’s Alternative, Canberra, ACT
Friday 1st February – The Newsagency, Sydney, NSW
Gigs Next Week
A Tribute to the Music of Tom Petty feat. Michael Carpenter, Smith & Jones, Lachlan Bryan, Sam Hawksley. Gretta Ziller, Kylie Whitney, James Van Cooper, The Sweet Jelly Rolls Friday 25th January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Aleyce Simmonds Friday 25th January – The Barn, Tamworth, NSW
Alice Skye Saturday 26th January – Melbourne Zoo Twilights, Melbourne, VIC
Alison Ferrier Wednesday 30th January – The Vineyard, St Kilda, VIC
Andrew Swift Friday 25th January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Press 2340, Tamworth, NSW
Andy Baylor Friday 25th to Monday 28th January – Newstead Live, Castlemaine, VIC
Andy Nelson Friday 25th January – The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Archer Friday 25th to Monday 28th January – Newstead Live, Castlemaine, VIC
Archie Roach w/ Alice Skye, Briggs Saturday 26th January – Melbourne Zoo Twilights, Melbourne, VIC
Balit Narrun Festival Saturday 26th January – Treasury Gardens, Melbourne, VIC
Beaso Friday 25th January – City Sider, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Albert, Tamworth, NSW
Ben Leece Friday 25th January – DAG Sheep Station, Nundle, NSW
Saturday 26th January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 26th January – The Press 2340, Tamworth, NSW
Ben Mastwyk Friday 25th January – The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 26th January – Peel Inn, Nundle, NSW
Benny Allen Friday 25th January – Post Office Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 26th January – Sider Diner, Tamworth, NSW
Bill Chambers Friday 25th January – The Tamworth Opry, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Bluegrass Comes To Tamworth feat. Kristy Cox, Pete Denahy, Amanda Cook, Mustered Courage, Montgomery Church, The Weeping Willows Friday 25th January – Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Bluegrass Parkway Saturday 26th January – Thirroul Railway Institute, Thirroul, NSW
Sunday 27th January – Petersham Bowling Club, Sydney, NSW
Brad Cox Friday 25th January – The Albert Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Bread and Seaweed w/ Jordan Kenny Friday 25th January – Red Bar, Sydney, NSW
Cat Canteri Wednesday 30th January – Caravan Music Club, Melbourne, VIC
CK and The 45s Saturday 26th January – The Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Claire Anne Taylor Friday 25th January – Rowella Hall, Rowella, TAS
Thursday 31st January – The Junk Bar, Brisbane, QLD
Friday 1st February – Mudgeeraba Summertime Sessions, Mudgeeraba, QLD
Cloudbird Saturday 26th January – Peel Inn, Nundle, NSW
Cruisin’ Deuces Friday 25th January – Southgate Inn, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 26th January – Longyard Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Damien Rice Friday 1st February – City Recital Hall, Sydney, NSW
Dana Hassall Saturday 26th January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Dearly Departed Saturday 26th January – Newcastle Blues & Roots Festival, Newcastle, NSW
Dennis J Leise Saturday 26th January – Rezza House Concerts, Melbourne, VIC
Fanny Lumsden Friday 25th January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Festival of Small Halls Australia feat. Fru Skagerrak, Liam Gerner Friday 25th January – Nangus, NSW
Sunday 27th January – Bloomfield Hall, Orange, NSW
Wednesday 30th January – Clarence Town, NSW
Thursday 31st January – Fredrickton School of Arts Hall, Fredrickton, NSW
Friday 1st February – Toormina Community Centre, Toormina, NSW
Georgia State Line Saturday 26th January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 26th January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Great Aunt Friday 25th January – Flow Bar, Old Bar, NSW
Saturday 26th January – Byron Artisan Market, Byron Bay
Sunday 27th January – The Campus Wallace, Gold Coast, QLD
Thursday 31st January – Oodies Cafe, Bundaberg, QLD
Friday 1st February – The Black Market, Albuon, QLD
Green Mohair Suits Wednesday 30th January – Leadbelly, Sydney, NSW
Gretta Ziller Friday 25th January – The Press 2340, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Tom Petty Tribute Show, The Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Hannah Aldridge Friday 25th January – The Pizza and Wine Club, Kyneton, VIC
Saturday 26th January – Rezza House Concerts, Melbourne, VIC
Sunday 27th January – Red Lion Brewery, Kilmore, VIC
Wednesday 30th January – Caravan Music Club, Melbourne, VIC
Thursday 31st January – Blarney Books and Art, Port Fairy, VIC
Friday 1st February – Pistol Pete’s, Geelong, VIC
Hat Fitz and Cara Thursday 31st January – The Heritage Hotel, Bulli, NSW
Friday 1st February – The Milton Theatre, Milton, NSW
Hayley Marsten Friday 25th January – Court House Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Hello Tut Tut Friday 25th to Monday 28th January – Newstead Live, Castlemaine, VIC
Honey Friday 25th January – Bingie Pottery, Bingie, NSW
Saturday 26th January – Bingie Pottery, Bingie, NSW
Honky Tonkin’ feat. James Ellis and the Jealous Guys, King Arthur Thursday 31st January – The Rook’s Return, Melbourne, VIC
Imogen Clarke Friday 25th January – The Tamworth Opry, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Irish Music Session Thursday 31st January – Toowong Bowls, Toowong, QLD
Irish Mythen Friday 1st February – The Caravan Club, Melbourne, VIC
James Edge Friday 25th January – The Albert, Tamworth, NSW
Jed Rowe Friday 25th to Monday 28th January – Newstead Live, Castlemaine, VIC
Jen Mize Saturday 26th January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Jenny Mitchell Friday 25th January – The Albert Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
John Butler Trio & Missy Higgins Friday 25th January – Wignalls Winery, Albany, WA
Saturday 26th January – Leeuwin Estate, Margaret River, WA
Friday 1st February – Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth, WA
Justin Bernasconi Friday 25th to Monday 28th January – Newstead Live, Castlemaine, VIC
Kevin Bennett & The Flood Friday 25th January – DAG Sheep Station, Nundle, NSW
Friday 25th January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 27th January – The Pub, Tamworth, NSW
Kirsty Lee-Akers Friday 25th January – Diggers, Tamworth, NSW
Knott Family Band Friday 25th January – Sound Feast, Sunshine Coast, QLD
Saturday 26th January – City Sounds, Queen St Mall, Brisbane, QLD
Saturday 26th January – Sheoak Shack, Nimbin, NSW
Sunday 27th January – House Concert, Nabiac, NSW
Thursday 31st January – The Retreat Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
Kristen Lee Morris Friday 1st February – The Stag & Hunter Hotel, Newcastle, NSW
Kristy Cox Friday 25th January – Bluegrass Comes To Tamworth, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Tamworth Opry, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Lachlan Bryan and The Wildes Friday 25th January – Tom Petty Tribute Show, The Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Tamworth Opry, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 26th January – Rezza House Concerts, Melbourne, VIC
Wednesday 30th January – Caravan Music Club, Melbourne, VIC
Lady Folk feat. Estelle Conley, Clare Hennessy, Christine Jane Thursday 31st January – Brighton Up Bar, Sydney, NSW
Liz Frencham Friday 25th to Monday 28th January – Newstead Live, Castlemaine, VIC
Liz Martin Band w/ Darby, Reza Feza Thursday 31st January – The Gasoline Pony, Sydney, NSW
Local Musician Variety Night feat. David Ross Macdonald, Melanie Horsnell, Sam Martin, Pete Wild, Kate Burke Monday 28th January – Tathra Hotel, Tathra, NSW
Lolo Lovina Friday 1st February – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla, NSW
Lord Howe island Summer Festival Sunday 27th January to Saturday 2nd February – Lord Howe Island, NSW
Lucero Thursday 31st January – Factory Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Friday 1st February – The Triffid, Brisbane, QLD
Luluc w/ Tesse Friday 25th January – Leadbelly, Sydney, NSW
Lyn Bowtell Sunday 27th January – The Albert Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Magpie Diaries Friday 25th January – Tomerong Hall, Tomerong, NSW
Thursday 31st January – Stag & Hunter, Newcastle, NSW
Mandy Connell Friday 25th to Monday 28th January – Newstead Live, Castlemaine, VIC
Marlon Williams w/ Florence & The Machine Saturday 26th January – The Domain, Sydney, NSW
Matt Ward Friday 25th January – DAG Sheep Station, Nundle, NSW
Saturday 26th January – Peel Inn, Nundle, NSW
Medusa’s Wake, Handsome Young Strangers, Essem Sunday 27th January – Union Hotel, Sydney, NSW
Megan Cooper Saturday 26th January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Michael Waugh Saturday 26th January – Moonshiners Honkytonk Bar, Tamworth, NSW
Mitch Power Friday 25th January – The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Roadshow Deluxe, The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 26th January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 26th January – The Press 2340, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 26th January – The Press 2340, Tamworth, NSW
Mojo Juju Saturday 26th January – Balit Narrun Festival, Melbourne, VIC
Friday 1st February – Memo Music Hall, St Kilda, VIC
Montgomery Church Friday 25th January – Bluegrass Comes To Tamworth, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Barn, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 26th January – The Welders Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Mr Alford Saturday 26th January – The Press 2340, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 27th January – The Press 2340, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 30th January – Coal and Cedar, Newcastle, NSW
Friday 1st February – Flow Bar, Old Bar, NSW
Mumford & Sons w/ Michael Kiwanuka Sunday 27th January – RAC, Arena, Perth, WA
Mustered Courage Friday 25th January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Bluegrass Comes To Tamworth, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Nat Henry Saturday 26th January – Peel Inn, Nundle, NSW
Nathan Seeckts Friday 25th January – Flow Bar, Old Bar, NSW
Newcastle Blues & Roots Festival Saturday 26th January – The Wickham Park Hotel, Newcastle, NSW
Newstead Live Friday 25th to Monday 28th January – Castlemaine, VIC
Numeralla Folk Festival Friday 25th to Sunday 27th January – Numeralla, NSW
Out of Abingdon Friday 25th January – Bingie Pottery, Bingie, NSW
Friday 1st February – Ollie Masons Cafe, Eden, NSW
Pete Murray Saturday 26th January – Sunset at the Soundshell, Kalgoorlie, WA
Wednesday 30th January – Narrabeen RSL, Narrabeen, NSW
Thursday 31st January – Honeysuckle Hotel, Newcastle, NSW
Friday 1st February – Miranda Hotel, Miranda, NSW
Rory Phillips Friday 25th January – ICMA Showcase & Awards, South Tamworth Bowling Club, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Pub, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 26th January – TSA Songwriter Sessions, Tamworth City Bowling Club, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 27th January – Storytellers, City Sider Motor Inn, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 27th January – The Albert, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 27th January – Bushwackers Chardonnay Show, The Longyard, Tamworth, NSW
Rose Zita Falko Friday 25th January – The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 26th January – The Press 2340, Tamworth, NSW
Round Mountain Girls Friday 25th January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Albert Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Sam Buckingham w/ Sarah Humphreys Thursday 31st January – Smith’s Alternative, Canberra, ACT
Friday 1st February – The Newsagency, Sydney, NSW
Shaky Stills Sunday 27th January – The Merri Creek Tavern, Melbourne, VIC
Shane Nicholson Friday 25th January – The Tamworth Opry, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Skyscraper Stan Sunday 27th January – The Junk Bar, Brisbane, QLD
Smith & Jones Friday 25th January – JB HiFi Stage, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Tom Petty Tribute Show, The Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 26th January – The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 27th January – The Pig & Tinderbox, Tamworth, NSW
Stella Donnelly Friday 1st February – Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth, WA
Steve Smyth Friday 25th January – Tomerong Hall, Tomerong, NSW
Thursday 31st January – Kings Cross Hotel, Sydney, NSW
Friday 1st February – Dashville, Belford, NSW
Tamworth Country Music Festival Friday 18th to Sunday 27th January – Tamworth, NSW
The April Family Friday 25th January – Tom Petty Tribute Show, The Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 26th January – The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
The Bean Project Friday 25th to Monday 28th January – Newstead Live, Castlemaine, VIC
The Beautiful Girls Friday 25th January – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
The Black Sorrows Friday 25th January – Bowral Bowling Club, Bowral, NSW
Saturday 26th January – Bargo Sports Club, Bargo, NSW
Sunday 27th January – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla, NSW
The Bushwackers Friday 25th January – Longyard Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 26th January – Longyard Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 27th January – Longyard Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
The Grubby Urchins Friday 25th to Monday 28th January – Newstead Live, Castlemaine, VIC
The Hillbilly Goats Friday 25th January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 26th January – The Pub, Tamworth, NSW
The McClymonts Friday 25th January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
The Northern Folk Friday 25th to Monday 28th January – Newstead Live Music Festival, Newstead, VIC
The Pigs Friday 25th January – Longyard, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 26th January – Longyard, Tamworth, NSW
The Sweet Jelly Rolls Friday 25th January – Longyard Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Tudor Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Tom Petty Tribute Show, The Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 26th January – Albert Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 26th January – Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
The Tamworth Opry feat. Shane Nicholson, Too Arcus, James Blundell, Bill Chambers, Kristy Cox, Amanda Cook, Paul Costa, The Weeping Willows, Ben Ransom, Gina Timms, Imogen Clark, Liam Brew, Sam Hawksley, Lachlan Bryan Friday 25th January – Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
The Weeping Willows Friday 25th January – Bluegrass Comes To Tamworth, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Medicine Show Sessions, The Press, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Tamworth Opry, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Thelma Plum Saturday 26th January – Yabun Festival, Victoria Park, Sydney, NSW
Whoa Mule Friday 25th January – Tumbarumba Wines Escape, Tumbarumba, NSW
Friday 25th to Monday 28th January – Newstead Live, Castlemaine, VIC
Monday 28th January – Open Studio, Melbourne, VIC
Winter Wilson Friday 25th January – Humph Hall, Sydney, NSW
Thursday 31st January – Upper Lansdowne Hall & Happenings, Upper Lansdowne, NSW
Friday 1st February – Tradewinds Folk Events, Newcastle, NSW
Yabun Festival Saturday 26th January – Victoria Park, Sydney, NSW
Timber and Steel loves a good festival, and Woodford is no exception. The premiere Folk Festival is forever growing and developing to highlight and showcase both the beauty of the natural surrounds, and a diverse array of musical greats and emerging artists.
The beauty of Woodford is it’s a week long festival, culminating in a liminal Fire Event timed to usher in the new year rising from the ashes of the old. However, even someone only able to attend for two to three days can still catch a majority of the performers, and be immersed in a whole other world, where music reigns supreme, and almost every interest is catered too.
For the 2018/19 Woodford experience, our intrepid reporters spent a little over 2 days exploring Woodford’s many stages and acts.
Bright and early on the Friday morning of Woodford, our two trepidation reporters trundled in to Woodfordia. It’s been an age since we last visited but it still felt like home. In our brief visit, we caught as many acts as we could, here are our highlights.
Our first stop was to catch the Hussy Hicks and in spite of the early time of day, The Pineapple Lounge was PACKED! Their healthy rhythms kept every foot tapping as the days’ heat began to rise. Their musical passion was on display as Through TheWindmill enthralled the throngs and the hot guitar interlude had the crowd cheering. The dynamic duo’s strong connection on stage commanded all attention and ensured rapturous applause. See our photos online.
Mark Lang (of Skipping Girl Vinegar fame)’s only Woodford set had something for everyone, whether you were a fan or new to Lang’s melodic storytelling. With tunes “for our good friend Donald Trump”, to songs about “letting go of all your frustrations”, or just a true reminder of “living in the now, living in the present”, Lang proved time and time again how his music welcomes audiences, connects, and entices them to participate, punching the air hammering home political commentary, or singing along in full voice. See our photos online.
The Strangest Dreamers delivered a dreamy set of layers and stories to entreat and enchant. They had us with a bluesy lament, kept us with a song from the history books of Joe Hill, about The Rebel Girl Elizabeth Gurley Flynn; and delighted us as they trilled through their eclectic set of fun and frivolity. See our photos online.
Scandinavian fiddle trio Fru Skagerrak had the crowd clapping along from the very opening. Their trad style fiddle to warmed up the crowd as we all enjoyed a refreshing brew. Their skill and prowess shone on stage, the sensitivity of every nuance and note had us enraptured, and Scandinavia’s best was truly in fine form for all to see. Though something tells me this may have been their mellow set, for the daytime crowd… See our photos online.
Lindsay Lou gave us a delectable Americana, full of sass treating us to a set full of songs like Sugar with beautiful harmonised backing vocals, mandolin, and just the right amount of funk to give it that tap along beat. Her delightful accent trilled through the lyrics giving them a lively interplay amongst the skilled musicianship of the tight knit group. Stunt Double, written for her brother, gave a deeper, more earthy opening with lyrics and vibe reminiscent of a Missy Higgins style tale. Her cover of Bill Withers’ I Wish You Well showcased that she is sunshine personified on stage. See our photos online.
The Halcyon stage, we could hardly catch a view of The Fergies as they absolutely packed out the place, and the humans filling the space moved as one to their fun, upbeat, frivolity. They were the name on lips around the festival, ‘did you see The Fergies??’ See our photos online.
Tullara seemed like a dark horse, but the beautiful harmonies proved it was a golden set to capture. Joined on stage at times by additional friends, she delivered heartfelt and raw honesty with tales of her life through song. Particularly beautiful and melancholic was the emotive Five Weeks which then lead in to Six Months – a powerful storytelling experience for the audience.
The Loveys were perhaps the most aptly named act, with classic one liners, witty remarks and sensational sense of style teamed with dulcet tones and a European Cabaret vibe. I never thought I would say the words “she is rocking the bassoon” but here I was, saying them out loud to a bassoon solo. Their set had everything from a comedic lament about old age, to a lullaby about dementia Daddy Joined The Circus, and the terrific harmonies in Beautiful Woman dedicated to a French cross dresser.It was a set that caught you off guard at the same time as being completely in tune with the vivacious women. At one point I realised the drummer was playing a tea cup. Literally, rhythm section on a tea cup – and that of course was perfectly normal and in tune. They had the whole audience clapping along, and to no surprise, inspired a standing ovation.
The Cat Empire can always be relied on to bring the party to any hill, dale or amphitheatre, and Woodford was no exception. With an extensive back catalog mixed in with new album songs, their set was utter decadence from start to finish. Their new songs like Killer, and unreleased Anybody, demonstrated the enthusiasm for their infectious brand of music, playing homage to The Cat Empire of old while injecting some of their newer sound and style melding is infinitely danceable, clap-alongable. Steal The Light, written as joyful instead of happy, featured a chorus horn interlude that was spine tingling, and a call to action that the crowd wilfully answered with their cheers and dancing. As always, a world class entertainment.
Les Poules a Colin brought delicate fiddle and mandolin intricately woven with electric instruments in a blanket of sound that wrapped the audience up and drew them closer. Singing songs in native French, the group from Quebec somehow made French sound more musical than English, especially lifted by stunning twin harmonies. A real stand out was a kind of murder story, performed in bi-lingual tandem with haunting banjo, occasional stomp box, and dual vocals telling the tale, punctuated with stunning three part harmonies. By their own admission, their final song was “very danceable” – they weren’t kidding, the dance floor was full within seconds!
We could only stop in briefly by for Hat Fitz and Cara’s Breakfast BBQ, with Sally and the sizzling sausages already well underway! Cara gave us a new song never played live, played with a “we’ll just see how it goes” finesse that charmed the morning crowd.
Irish Mythen, one of our all time favourite performers, delivered yet another powerhouse set on the Woodford Grande stage. Starting out with something a bit political in What If We Built A Wall, it didn’t matter the time of day, or the lack of sunglasses, Irish was on fire with lyrical passion and gutsy guitar filling one of the largest venues, and taking every audience member along for the ride. Mythen has such a powerful voice, and a Capella prowess that makes your spine tingle, inspiring rapturous rounds of applause. Between songs, her wit and banter is so effective, we could mistake her for a stand up comedian. We were transfixed as she effortlessly brought us to tears with 55 Years, elated by a spirited rendition of I Wanna Dance With You, and a moved with the gravitas of Little Bones. As always, Tullamore Blues had the entire crowd singing along enthusiastically, only to be surpassed by a rousing, a Capella rendition of Mercedes Benz that everyone stood and sang along too.
Lucy Wise was the epitome of sweet and pure as her voice descended on the expanding crowd, infused with good humour delivered in earnest. She shared her New Year song, inspired by her mother, accompanied by ukulele. Her set was down to earth and personal, with You Are Here about facing anxiety, Winter Sun about the affects of Melbourne’s weather and accompanied by her sister Rowena, and the heartbreaking Where Did You Go with her other sister Ruth – glorious harmony woven with beautiful sentimentality and sense of loss.
Trad Attack, a blast of energy from Estonia, used archival recordings alongside lead vocals creating the most fascinating soundscapes. Immediately the dance floor is full and enthusiastic. Most of their set was full energy with moment where we simply wondered what next crazy instrument would be brought to the fray. The fact the crowd can sing along with an archival recording how to make butter demonstrated they are clearly the party folk band – reminiscent of Australia’s own Crooked Fiddle Band.
The Spooky Men’s Chorale were the cheeky chaps as we always expect, taking great pleasure in testing the Auslan interpreter with the many abstract concepts in We Are Not A Men’s Group. Ever a popular act, the audience was large, and delighted with the quirks and perks of the Chorale and all their interpretations of everyday life.
The Raglins poured copious harmonies you could drown in with renditions of favourites like The Palmers Song, and The North Country Maid getting everyone in the mood. Song after song delivered in a spellbinding performance. Particular highlights were Robert’s admission that he’d always promised himself he’d never write a love song, that was until he fell in love, inspiring Luna, and the performance of an old Bush Ranger ballad rewritten with new melody and less racism, Ben Halls Gang.
Glenn Cardier and Christian Marsh at Pineapple Lounge had the bluesy goodness rolling forth with licks of harmonica on A Case of Mistaken Identity. Their set was peppered with fun, moving in to rockabilly swamp thing with a raucous jam in Ringmaster Blues, and sliding through mellow, energetic, enchantment and more.
Mel Parsons unleashed a voice and style so mellow, yet steeped in luxury and richness. Opening with some slow songs to warm up the crowd, then picked up the tempo and vibrancy with I Got The Lonely, and a great selection of tracks from her new album, Glass Heart.
Julia Jacklin treated everyone at the Ampitheatre to a spellbinding night of favourites, like Eastwick, Leadlight, and Don’t Let The Kids Win. Her laid back style soothed the audience as the days heat was swiftly replaced with a cool evening chill. Everything about Jacklin is enchanting, her guitar declared “You Got This!!” on a hand written tape sticker, and she certainly did, the picture of cool, calm and collected. Hay Plain had the crowds transfixed and swaying along in pure bliss, awakened as the intensity pops and Jackson’s vocals oozed over the audience.
The Little Stevies battled adversity as Byl’s voice had gone AWOL and they were down on numbers as Cliff on electric guitar had been too sick to make Woodford. But Beth stepped in to the spotlight and delivered exquisite lead vocals throughout the set, while Byl managed to bring harmonies and jovial, if quiet, banter between. Old favourites like Accidentally and I hold My Breath had everyone delighted, while the new tracks were a fresh and exciting journey to explore.
The Waifs were much anticipated and the Ampitheatre was alive with energy and enthusiasm. Old favourite Lighthouse struck a note with everyone singing along, while Sun, Dirt, Water gave a sexy and sassy edge. Love Serenade was a bit more lighthearted and playful, while London Still was breathlessly perfect, much to the acclaim of the audience.
Two days at Woodford were glorious, and we couldn’t leave without squeezing just a couple of last acts in the morning of our departure.
The Bushwhackers were a blast with a shanty, a whirl and jig, a sparkly coat and largaphone, a hoedown and everything in between. Leave it in the Ground elicited a positive response from the gathering crowd in spite of the early time. The most amusing highlight was the enthusiastic Auslan interpreter who was literally dancing and sign-singing along with each and every song. Another Trip To Bunnings now comes with its own audience participation thanks to the Auslan sign for Bunnings (bunny ears).
The final set we caught at Woodford was a firm favourite, the Stiff Gins. As always, their music is storytelling and evocative, we could see the east win gently stir the blossoms over the land, their glorious harmonies had us winging our way home with them, and we witnessed the leaves turning in Narrandera. You know you’re a part of the band when you’re allowed to sing a song, and Lucas on guitar also brought to the stage Chance Meeting. It was a delightful start to the day, and still a wonderful way to end our festival visit.
As always, Woodford Folk Festival delivered diversity, beauty, and glorious memories in a world made perfect by music. If you’ve never been, you really must put it on your bucket list!
19-Twenty Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January – Thredbo Blues Festival, Thredbo, NSW
A Tribute to the Music of Tom Petty feat. Michael Carpenter, Smith & Jones, Lachlan Bryan, Sam Hawksley. Gretta Ziller, Kylie Whitney, James Van Cooper, The Sweet Jelly Rolls Friday 25th January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Aleyce Simmonds Wednesday 23rd January – The Big Golden Guitar, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Barn, Tamworth, NSW
Allan Caswell Saturday 19th January – The Tamworth Opry, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Allison Forbes Sunday 20th January – Write Like A Girl, Tudor Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – R U OK? Music for Mates, Diggers, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – Storytellers Midnight Murder Ballads, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – The Medicine Show Sessions, The Press Tamworth, NSW
Americana in the Park feat. Lachlan Bryan, Kristy Cox, Megan Cooper, Rose Zita Falko, Montgomery Church, Hannah Aldridge Monday 21st January – Toyota Park, Tamworth, NSW
Andrew Swift Friday 18th January – The Welders Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 19th January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 19th January – The Tamworth Opry, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – The Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – The Big Golden Guitar, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Press 2340, Tamworth, NSW
Andy Baylor Friday 25th to Monday 28th January – Newstead Live, Castlemaine, VIC
Andy Golledge Saturday 19th January – The Welder’s Dog Tamworth, Tamworth, NSW
Andy Nelson Saturday 19th January – The Peel Inn, Nundle, NSW
Sunday 20th January – The Pig & Tinderbox, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – The Pig & Tinderbox, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – The Pig & Tinderbox, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Archer Saturday 19th January – Australiana in Nundle, Nundle Town Hall, Nundle, NSW
Friday 25th to Monday 28th January – Newstead Live, Castlemaine, VIC
Ashlea Reale Wednesday 23rd January – Club Acoustica, Perth, WA
Australiana in Nundle feat. Paddy McHugh, Archer, Lou Bradley, Born in October, Dave Davies, Browny, Jeff Gibson, John Krsulja Saturday 19th January – Nundle Town Hall, Nundle, NSW
Beaso Friday 18th January – Toyota Park, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 19th January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 19th January – Pig & Tinder Box, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 20th January – The Family, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 20th January – Toyota Park, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Shopping World, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – 40 Years of Star Maker, TRECC, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – The Welders Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – The Welders Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – City Sider, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Albert, Tamworth, NSW
Ben Leece Monday 21st January – Take Me to Town Showcase, Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Cake & Cordial Sessions, St Paul’s Church, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – DAG Sheep Station, Nundle, NSW
Ben Mastwyk Friday 18th January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 19th January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – The Press 2340, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Southgate Inn, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Benny Allen Saturday 19th January – Moonshiners, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 20th January – Escape Into Song, Hopscotch, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 20th January – The Sunday Sessions, Moonshiners, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 20th January – RAB Stage, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – CMAA Academy Reunion, Tudor Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – Songwriters Sessions, Tamworth City Bowling Club, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Post Office Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Bill Chambers Friday 25th January – The Tamworth Opry, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Bluegrass Comes To Tamworth feat. Kristy Cox, Pete Denahy, Amanda Cook, Mustered Courage, Montgomery Church, The Weeping Willows Friday 25th January – Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Brad Butcher Monday 21st January – Southgate Inn, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – West Tamworth Leagues Club, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – The Big Golden Guitar, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Brad Cox Friday 18th January – Toyota Park, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 20th January – Toyota Park, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – 40 Years of Star Maker, TRECC, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Albert Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Broads Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Brothers3 Saturday 19th January – Wests, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 22nd January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Burralow Sunday 20th January – Aunty Jack’s, Katoomba, NSW
Busby Marou Wednesday 23rd January – The Longyard Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Cake & Cordial Sessions feat. Paddy McHugh, Megan Cooper, Michael Waugh, Jenny Mitchell, Ben Leece, Jess Holland Thursday 24th January – St Paul’s Church, Tamworth, NSW
Calexico Saturday 19th January – Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns, QLD
Sunday 20th January – Byron Theatre, Byron Bay, NSW
Monday 21st January – The Triffid, Brisbane, QLD
Tuesday 22nd January – Factory Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne, VIC
Friday 25th January – Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne, VIC
Catherine Britt Friday 18th January – CMAA Academy Grad Concert, Wests, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 19th January – The Tamworth Opry, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – Longyard Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Chloe & Jason Roweth Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
CK and The 45s Sunday 20th January – The Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – The Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Claire Anne Taylor Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January – Tamar Valley Folk Festival, George Town, TAS
Thursday 24th January – Mountain Mumma, Sheffield, TAS
Friday 25th January – Rowella Hall, Rowella, TAS
Cloudstreet Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
CMAA Academy Grad Concert Friday 18th January – Wests, Tamworth, NSW
Co-cheol Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Craig-Lee Smith Sunday 20th January – Town Hall Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
Cruisin’ Deuces Wednesday 23rd January – Longyard Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Imperial Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Southgate Inn, Tamworth, NSW
Dana Hassall Friday 18th January – The Press 2340, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Writers in the Round, Tamworth Services Club, Tamworth, NSW
Dennis J. Leise Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – Pistol Pete’s Food n Blues, Geelong, VIC
Emily Wurramara Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Emma Beau Saturday 19th January – Songwriter Sessions, Longyard Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 20th January – Shopping World, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 20th January – Write Like A Girl, Tudor Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Songwriter Sessions, Tudor Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – In The Round, Southgate Inn, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – In The Round, Tudor Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Fanny Lumsden Thursday 24th January – The Longyard Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Felicity Urquhart & Brad Butcher Tuesday 22nd January – West Tamworth Leagues Club, Tamworth, NSW
Figgy Folk Session Monday 21st January – Figtree Hotel, Figtree, NSW
FolkSwagon feat. Tom West, Sasha March, Daryl James Wednesday 23rd January – Cafe Lounge, Sydney, NSW
Fred Smith Sunday 20th January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Georgia State Line Wednesday 23rd January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Great Aunt Saturday 19th January – The Press 2340, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 20th January – RAB Stage, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – RAB Stage, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Storyteller – Duos, City Sider Motor Inn, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – The Triffid, Brisbane, QLD
Thursday 24th January – Element Bar, Coffs Harbour, NSW
Friday 25th January – Flow Bar, Old Bar, NSW
Gretta Ziller Friday 18th January – DAG Sheep Station, Nundle, NSW
Friday 18th January – The Welders Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 19th January – The Tamworth Opry, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 20th January – The Press 2340, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Diggers, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Peel Street Mall, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – The Pig & Tinder Box, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Woman Enough: A Celebration Of Women In Americana, The Albert Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – Storytellers Midnight Murder Ballads, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – The Pig & Tinder Box, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – The Welders Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Press 2340, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Tom Petty Tribute Show, The Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Handsome Young Strangers Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Hana & Jessie-Lee Saturday 19th January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 20th January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Take Me to Town Showcase, Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – The Pub, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – Storytellers Sessions, City Side Motor Inn, Tamworth, NSW
Harvey Russell Saturday 19th January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 19th January – The Press 2340, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 20th January – RAB Stage, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Hayley Marsten Sunday 20th January – Write Like A Girl, Tudor Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Writers in the Round, Tamworth Services Club, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Longyard Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Court House Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Hello Tut Tut Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Smith’s Alternative, Canberra, ACT
Friday 25th January – Rainbow Serpent Festival, Lexton, VIC
Friday 25th to Monday 28th January – Newstead Live, Castlemaine, VIC
Honey Friday 25th January – Bingie Pottery, Bingie, NSW
Honky Tonkin’ feat. James Ellis and the Jealous Guys, King Arthur Thursday 24th January – The Rook’s Return, Melbourne, VIC
Hussy Hicks Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January – Thredbo Blues Festival, Thredbo, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – The Albert, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – The Albert, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Illawarra Folk Festival Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Bulli, NSW
Imogen Clarke Sunday 20th January – Write Like A Girl, Tudor Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – The Loft, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Tamworth Opry, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Innocent Eve Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January – Tamar Valley Folk Festival, George Town, TAS
Tuesday 22nd January – Writers in the Round, Tamworth Services Club, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – RAB Stage, Tamworth, NSW
Irish Music Session Thursday 24th January – Toowong Bowls, Brisbane, QLD
Irish Mythen Friday 18th January – Leadbelly, Sydney, NSW
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
James Edge Friday 18th January – Toyota Park, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 18th January – The Albert, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 20th January – Toyota Park, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – The Albert, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Albert, Tamworth, NSW
James Ellis & The Jealous Guys Friday 18th January – The Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – The Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – The Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Honky Tonkin’, The Rook’s Return, Melbourne, VIC
Jed Rowe Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January – Thredbo Blues Festival, Thredbo, NSW
Friday 25th to Monday 28th January – Newstead Live, Castlemaine, VIC
Jeff Lang Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January – Thredbo Blues Festival, Thredbo, NSW
Jen Cloher Saturday 19th January – Ocean Sounds Festival, Phillip Island, VIC
Jen Mize Friday 18th January – Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 19th January – DAG Sheep Station, Nundle, NSW
Saturday 19th January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Take Me to Town Showcase, Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – City Sider, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – The Press, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Southgate Inn, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Peel Inn, Tamworth, NSW
Jenny Mitchell Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Storrytellers, City Sider Motor Inn, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – West Tamworth Leagues Club, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Kiwi Country Showcase, Bicentennial Park, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – Southgate Songwriters, Southgate Inn, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – Storytellers Midnight Murder Ballads, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Cake & Cordial Sessions, St Paul’s Church, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Tamworth Services Club, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Albert Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Jess Holland Thursday 24th January – Cake & Cordial Sessions, St Paul’s Church, Tamworth, NSW
John Butler Trio & Missy Higgins Friday 25th January – Wignalls Winery, Albany, WA
Justin Bernasconi Friday 25th to Monday 28th January – Newstead Live, Castlemaine, VIC
Karl S Williams Sunday 20th January – Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Burleigh Heads, QLD
Katie Brianna Monday 21st January – Take Me to Town Showcase, Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Kay Proudlove Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – Rad Bar, Wollongong, NSW
Kevin Bennett & The Flood Saturday 19th January – DAG Sheep Station, Nundle, NSW
Monday 21st January – Songhouse Sessions, Tamworth Services Club, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – Wests Leagues, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – DAG Sheep Station, Nundle, NSW
Friday 25th January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Kim Churchill Friday 18th January – Torquay Hotel, Torquay, VIC
Kirsty Lee-Akers Tuesday 22nd January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Diggers, Tamworth, NSW
Knott Family Band Friday 18th January – Petersham Bowling Club, Sydney, NSW
Saturday 19th January – The Gasoline Pony, Sydney, NSW
Sunday 20th January – Harrigan’s Irish Bar, Pokolbin, NSW
Monday 21st January – House Concert, Dorrigo, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Brisbane Unplugged, Brisbane, QLD
Thursday 24th January – Currumbin Community Markets, Currumbin, QLD
Thursday 24th January – Treehouse on Belongil, Byron Bay, NSW
Friday 25th January – Sound Feast, Sunshine Coast, QLD
Kristy Cox Monday 21st January – Great Country Love Songs, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Americana in the Park, Toyota Park, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – JB HiFi, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – Wests League Club, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – ABC Radio Stage, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Big Golden Guitar, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Bluegrass Comes To Tamworth, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Tamworth Opry, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Lachlan Bryan and The Wildes Monday 21st January – Americana in the Park, Toyota Park, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Take Me to Town Showcase, Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Tom Petty Tribute Show, The Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Tamworth Opry, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Leon Bridges Saturday 19th January – The Tivoli, Brisbane, QLD
Liam Gerner Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Lindsay Lou Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Petersham Bowling Club, Sydney, NSW
Liz Frencham Friday 25th to Monday 28th January – Newstead Live, Castlemaine, VIC
Luluc Friday 18th January – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane, QLD
Saturday 20th January – Four5Nine, Perth, WA
Sunday 21st January – Mojo’s Bar, Fremantle, WA
Friday 25th January – Leadbelly, Sydney, NSW
Magpie Diaries Saturday 19th January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 20th January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 20th January – Junkyard, Maitland, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Servo Food Truck, Port Kembla, NSW
Friday 25th January – Tomerong Hall, Tomerong, NSW
Mandy Connell Saturday 19th January – Macedon Railway Hotel, Macedon, VIC
Sunday 20th January – The Standard Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
Friday 25th to Monday 28th January – Newstead Live, Castlemaine, VIC
Marlon Williams w/ Florence & The Machine Friday 18th January – Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne, VIC
Saturday 19th January – A Day On The Green, Geelong, VIC
Tuesday 22nd January – Riverstage, Brisbane, QLD
Wednesday 23rd January – Riverstage, Brisbane, QLD
Martha Sunday 20th January – Gasoline Pony, Sydney, NSW
Matt Ward Sunday 20th January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Hopscotch Cafe, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – DAG Sheep Station, Nundle, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Whiskey Bar, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – DAG Sheep Station, Nundle, NSW
Megan Cooper Monday 21st January – Americana in the Park, Toyota Park, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Woman Enough: A Celebration Of Women In Americana, The Albert Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – Songwriters, Southgate Inn, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Cake & Cordial Sessions, St Paul’s Church, Tamworth, NSW
Melody Moko Saturday 19th January – The Tamworth Opry, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 20th January – Write Like A Girl, Tudor Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Woman Enough: A Celebration Of Women In Americana, The Albert Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Mic Conway & Robbie Long Friday 18th January – The Albert, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 19th January – The Albert, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 20th January – The Albert, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – The Albert, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – The Albert, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – The Albert, Tamworth, NSW
Michael Waugh Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Monday 21st January – Southgate Inn, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – City Sider Motor Inn, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Cake & Cordial Sessions, St Paul’s Church, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – The Medicine Show Sessions, The Press Tamworth, NSW
Michaela Jenke Saturday 19th January – The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Capitol Music Store, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Tamworth Square Stage, Tamworth, NSW
Mitch Power Sunday 20th January – The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Take Me to Town Showcase, Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Americana in the Park, Toyota Park, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Storytellers – Bearded Blokes, City Sider Motor Inn, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – RAB Stage, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – Country Music Cares, Town Hall, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – Midnight Murder Ballads, City Sider Motor Inn, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Cake & Cordial Sessions, St Paul’s Church, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Storytellers, City Sider Motor Inn, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Storytellers, City Sider Motor Inn, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Roadshow Deluxe, The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Montgomery Church Saturday 19th January – TFSS Family Concert, Toyota Park, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – R U OK? Music for Mates, Diggers, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Americana in the Park, Toyota Park, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Wests Leagues, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Storyteller – Duos, City Sider Motor Inn, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – The Big Golden Guitar, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – Medicine Show Sessions, The Press 2340, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – JB HiFi, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – The Press 2340
Friday 25th January – Bluegrass Comes To Tamworth, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Barn, Tamworth, NSW
Mr Alford Friday 18th January – Mudgee Brewing Co., Mudgee, NSW
Saturday 19th January – Old Bank Restaurant & Bar, Dubbo, NSW
Sunday 20th January – The Agrestic Grocer, Orange, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – Element Bar, Coffs Harbour, NSW
Mumford & Sons w/ Michael Kiwanuka Friday 18th January – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW
Saturday 19th January – Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne, VIC
Thursday 24th January – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide, SA
Mustered Courage Wednesday 23rd January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Bluegrass Comes To Tamworth, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Nat Henry Tuesday 22nd January – Woman Enough: A Celebration Of Women In Americana, The Albert Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Nathan Seeckts Saturday 19th January – Sider Diner, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 19th January – The Press 2340, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 19th January – Storytellers – Love & Loss, Sider Diner, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 20th January – RAB Stage, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 20th January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Tamworth City Bowling Club, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Post Office Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Element Bar, Coffs Harbour, NSW
Friday 25th January – Flow Bar, Old Bar, NSW
Newstead Live Friday 25th to Monday 28th January – Castlemaine, VIC
Nick Payne Saturday 19th January – The Press 2340, Tamworth, NSW
Numeralla Folk Festival Friday 25th to Sunday 27th January – Numeralla, NSW
Ocean Sounds Festival Saturday 19th January – Phillip Island, VIC
Oh Pep! Saturday 19th January – Ocean Sounds Festival, Phillip Island, VIC
Out of Abingdon Friday 18th January – Hotel Blue, Katoomba, NSW
Friday 25th January – John the Potter’s, Bingie, NSW
Paddy McHugh Saturday 19th January – Australiana in Nundle, Nundle Town Hall, Nundle, NSW
Saturday 19th January – The Welder’s Dog Tamworth, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Southgate, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Cake & Cordial Sessions, St Paul’s Church, Tamworth, NSW
Paul Dempsey Saturday 19th January – Bundanon Trust, Illaroo, NSW
Pete Murray Friday 18th November – The Grand Hotel, Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Saturday 19th November – Westernport Hotel, San Remo, VIC
Sunday 20th January – The Grand Hotel, Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Wednesday 23rd January – Whalers Inn, Warrnambool, VIC
Thursday 24th January – Wool Exchange, Geelong, VIC
Pierce Brothers Saturday 19th January – Ocean Sounds Festival, Phillip Island, VIC
Porch Sessions on Tour feat. Jack The Fox, Harrison Storm & Alana Wilkinson Friday 18th January – House Concert, Millicent, SA
Sunday 20th January – House Concert, Normanville, SA
Redfern Shanty Club Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Richard Lawson Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Rory Phillips Friday 18th January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 19th January – TSA Songwriters Sing, The Square Man Inn, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 19th January – Bushwackers Bogan Beach Party, The Longyard, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 20th January – Junior Graduates Showcase, Southgate Inn, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 20th January – Williamsburg Tamworth, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Escape Into Song, Hopscotch Restaurant, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Williamburg Tamworth, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – The Pub, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Battle of the Young Stars, Tamworth Town Hall, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – ICMA Showcase & Awards, South Tamworth Bowling Club, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Pub, Tamworth, NSW
Rose Zita Falko Monday 21st January – Americana in the Park, Toyota Park, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – Familyzone, RAB Stage, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – Storytellers Midnight Murder Ballads, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Storyteller Sessions, City Sider, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Round Mountain Girls Saturday 19th January – Kingscliff Beach Hotel, Kingscliff, NSW
Friday 25th January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Albert Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Sam Newton Saturday 19th January – The Welder’s Dog Tamworth, Tamworth, NSW
Sarah Humphreys Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Shane Nicholson Wednesday 23rd January – The Pub, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Tamworth Opry, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Sheilas: The Renegade Women of Country Music feat. Bec Willis, Ilona Harker, Jess Holland, Melanie Horsnell, Toni Swain, Wanita Queen of Honky Tonk, Sheila Knackers Sunday 20th January – North Tamworth Bowling Club, Tamworth, NSW
Skyscraper Stan Saturday 19th January – The Gem Bar, Melbourne, VIC
Sunday 20th January – The Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine, VIC
Smith & Jones Friday 18th January – The Pig & Tinderbox, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 19th January – The Pig & Tinderbox, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 20th January – The Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – The Pig & Tinderbox, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Storyteller – Duos, City Sider Motor Inn, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – The Pig & Tinderbox, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – The Pig & Tinderbox, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – JB HiFi Stage, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Tom Petty Tribute Show, The Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Steel City Sue Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Saturday 19th January – Sunset Soirée, Hunter Valley, NSW
Sunday 20th January – Peel Inn, Nundle, NSW
Steve Smyth Sunday 20th January – Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Burleigh Heads, QLD
Wednesday 23rd January – 5 Church St, Bellingen, NSW
Friday 25th January – Tomerong Hall, Tomerong, NSW
Take Me to Town Showcase feat. Ben Leece, Katie Brianna, The Weeping Willows, Hana & Jessie-Lee, Lachlan Byan, Jen Mize, Mitch Power Monday 21st January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Tamar Valley Folk Festival Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January – George Town, TAS
Tamworth Country Music Festival Friday 18th to Sunday 27th January – Tamworth, NSW
Ted Egan Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
The Anecdote Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
The April Family Wednesday 23rd January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – Tamworth Town Hall, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – JB HiFi, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Tom Petty Tribute Show, The Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
The Backsliders Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January – Thredbo Blues Festival, Thredbo, NSW
The Bean Project Friday 25th to Monday 28th January – Newstead Live, Castlemaine, VIC
The Beautiful Girls Friday 18th January – Factory Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Saturday 19th January – Entrance Leagues Club, Bateau Bay, NSW
Sunday 20th January – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Granada Tavern, Hobart, TAS
Friday 25th January – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
The Black Sorrows Thursday 24th January – Camelot Lounge, Sydney, NSW
Friday 25th January – Bowral Bowling Club, Bowral, NSW
The Bottlers Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
The Bushwackers Saturday 19th January – Longyard Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 20th January – DAG Sheep Station, Nundle, NSW
Friday 25th January – Longyard Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
The Button Collective Friday 18th January – Whian Whian Memorial Hall, Whian Whian, NSW
The Chicken Train Skifflers Tuesday 22nd January – Court House Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
The Fretless Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne, VIC
The Grubby Urchins Friday 25th to Monday 28th January – Newstead Live, Castlemaine, VIC
The Hillbilly Goats Sunday 20th January – The Pub, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Shoppingworld, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – The Longyard, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
The Long Johns Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
The McClymonts Wednesday 23rd January – Tamworth Regional Entertainment & Conference Centre, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
The Northern Folk Friday 25th to Monday 28th January – Newstead Live Music Festival, Newstead, VIC
The Pigs Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Longyard, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Longyard, Tamworth, NSW
The Sweet Jelly Rolls Sunday 20th January – Tudor Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 20th January – The Pig & Tinder Box, Tamworth, NSW
Sunday 20th January – The Tamworth, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Family Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – The Pig & Tinder Box, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – Tudor Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – Family Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – The Pig & Tinder Box, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Longyard Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Tudor Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Tom Petty Tribute Show, The Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
The Tall Stories w/ Jess Holland Wednesday 23rd January – Peel Inn, Nundle, NSW
The Tamworth Opry feat. Felicity Urquhart, Catherine Britt, Luke O’Shea, Camille and Stuie, Andrew Swift, Gretta Ziller, Allan Caswell, Tori Forsyth, Travis List, Neilly Rich, Abbie Ferris, Melody Moko Saturday 19th January – Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
The Tamworth Opry feat. Shane Nicholson, Too Arcus, James Blundell, Bill Chambers, Kristy Cox, Amanda Cook, Paul Costa, The Weeping Willows, Ben Ransom, Gina Timms, Imogen Clark, Liam Brew, Sam Hawksley, Lachlan Bryan Friday 25th January – Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
The Water Runners Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
The Weeping Willows Monday 21st January – R U OK? Music for Mates, Wests Diggers, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Take Me to Town Showcase, Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Monday 21st January – Great Country Love Songs, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 22nd January – The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – JB HiFi, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – The Welder’s Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – Country Music Cares, Tamworth Town Hall, Tamworth, NSW
Wednesday 23rd January – Storytellers Midnight Murder Ballads, City Sider Diner, Tamworth, NSW
Thursday 24th January – The Loft, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Bluegrass Comes To Tamworth, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – Medicine Show Sessions, The Press, Tamworth, NSW
Friday 25th January – The Tamworth Opry, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
The Willing Ponies Friday 18th January – Petersham Bowling Club, Sydney, NSW
Saturday 19th January – The Gasoline Pony, Sydney, NSW
Then Jolene Friday 18th January – Longyard Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday 19th January – Peel Inn, Nundle, NSW
Sunday 20th January – Southgate Inn, Tamworth, NSW
Thredbo Blues Festival Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January – Thredbo, NSW
Timothy James Bowen Thursday 24th January – Longyard Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Tom West Friday 18th January – Miss Moses, Melbourne, VIC
Wednesday 23rd January – FolksWagon, Cafe Lounge, Sydney, NSW
Tori Forsyth Saturday 19th January – The Tamworth Opry, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, NSW
Whoa Mule Friday 25th January – Tumbarumba Wines Escape, Tumbarumba, NSW
Friday 25th to Monday 28th January – Newstead Live, Castlemaine, VIC
Winter Wilson Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Friday 25th January – Humph Hall, Sydney, NSW
Woman Enough: A Celebration Of Women In Americana feat. Melody Moko, Gretta Ziller, Megan Cooper, Nat Henry Tuesday 22nd January – The Albert Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Write Like A Girl feat. Arna Georgia, Melody Moko, Bec Willis, Hayley Marsten, Imogen Clark, Allison Forbes, Sarah Ledet, Emma Beau, Brook Lambert Sunday 20th January – Tudor Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Friday Folk Flashback
“Hares on the Mountain” – Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker
Friday 11th to Sunday 13th January – Cygnet Folk Festival, Cygnet, TAS
Wednesday 16th January – Rosny Farm, Rosny Park, TAS
Thursday 17th January – Django at Camelot, Sydney, NSW
Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Gigs Next Week
19-Twenty Friday 11th January – Lizotte’s, Newcastle, NSW
Saturday 12th January – Currarong Bowling & Recreation Club, Currarong, NSW
Saturday 12th January – Nellijam Music Festival, Nellijam, NSW
Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January – Thredbo Blues Festival, Thredbo, NSW
Andrew Swift Friday 18th January – The Welders Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Andrew Swift, Gretta Ziller & Brad Cox Friday 11th January – Murramarang Nature Tourist Resort, Murramarang NSW
Saturday 12th January – Holiday Haven Lake Conjola, Lake Conjola NSW
Sunday 13th January – Toowoon Bay Holiday Park, Toowoon Bay NSW
Monday 14th January – Reflections Holiday Park, Hawks Nest NSW
Tuesday 15th January – Reflections Holiday Park, Seal Rocks NSW
Wednesday 16th January – Reflections Holiday Park, Tuncurry NSW
Ashlea Reale Friday 11th January – Dome, Waikiki, WA
Ayleen O Saturday 12th January – The Cabaret Club, Ballarat, VIC
Sunday 13th January – Lulie St Tavern, Abbotsford, VIC
Ben Mastwyk Friday 18th January – Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Bill Chambers & Leah Briggs Saturday 12th January – The Border Inn, Apsley, VIC
Bluegrass @ Yulli’s Presents Bluegrass Bush Picnic Wednesday 16th January – Balls Head, Sydney, NSW
Bluegrass Oldtime Jam Sunday 13th January – The Old City Bank, Katoomba, NSW
Bonnie Kay and the Bonafides Sunday 13th January – Quarterdeck, Narooma, NSW
Broads Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Calexico Tuesday 15th January – Rosemount Hotel, Perth, WA
Thursday 17th January – The Gov, Adelaide, SA
Catherine Britt Friday 18th January – CMAA Academy Grad Concert, Wests, Tamworth, NSW
Chaika Sunday 13th January – Petersham Bowling Club, Sydney, NSW
Chloe & Jason Roweth Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Claire Anne Taylor Friday 11th January – Stanley Town Hall, Stanley, TAS
Saturday 12th January – Two Oaks, Somerset, TAS
Sunday 13th January – Cygnet Folk Festival, Cygnet, TAS
Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January – Tamar Valley Folk Festival, George Town, TAS
Cloudstreet Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Co-cheol Friday 11th to Sunday 13th January – Cygnet Folk Festival, Cygnet, TAS
Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Cygnet Folk Festival Friday 11th to Sunday 13th January – Cygnet, TAS
Dana Hassall Friday 18th January – The Press 2340, Tamworth, NSW
Dennis J. Leise Sunday 13th January – Golden Barley Hotel, Sydney, NSW
Wednesday 16th January – El Sol, Cronulla, NSW
Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Elsen Price w/ Bruce Cale Saturday 12th January – Hotel Blue, Katoomba, NSW
Emily Wurramara Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Emma Russack Sunday 13th January – Miss Moses, Melbourne, VIC
FolkSwagon feat. Mr Alford, TJ Eckleberg, Amie G Wednesday 16th January – Cafe Lounge, Sydney, NSW
Georgia State Line Sunday 13th January – Noisy Ritual Urban Winery, Melbourne, VIC
Greta Stanley Saturday 12th January – Pineapple Fields, Sunshine Coast, QLD
Gretta Ziller Friday 18th January – DAG Sheep Station, Nundle, NSW
Friday 18th January – The Welders Dog, Tamworth, NSW
Handsome Young Strangers Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Hello Tut Tut Friday 11th January – The Pelican Playhouse, Grafton, NSW
Saturday 12th January – Hardy’s Bay Club, Hardy’s Bay, NSW
Sunday 13th January – Petersham Bowling Club, Sydney, NSW
Wednesday 16th January – The Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle, NSW
Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Honk! OZ Thursday 10th to Saturday 12th January – Wollongong, NSW
Hussy Hicks Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January – Thredbo Blues Festival, Thredbo, NSW
Illawarra Folk Festival Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Bulli, NSW
In The Round at Leadbelly feat. Kim Churchill, Ruby Gill, Tyne-James Organ Tuesday 15th January – Leadbelly, Sydney, NSW
Irish Music Session Thursday 17th January – Toowong Bowls, Brisbane, QLD
Irish Mythen Friday 11th to Sunday 13th January – Cygnet Folk Festival, Cygnet, TAS
Thursday 17th January – Brass Monkey, Cronulla, NSW
Friday 18th January – Leadbelly, Sydney, NSW
James Ellis & The Jealous Guys Friday 18th January – The Tamworth Hotel, Tamworth, NSW
Jed Rowe Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January – Thredbo Blues Festival, Thredbo, NSW
Jeff Lang Sunday 13th January – Wolseley Wines, Paraparap, VIC
Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January – Thredbo Blues Festival, Thredbo, NSW
Jenny Mitchell Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Jordie Lane Friday 11th January – Chapel Off Chapel, Melbourne, VIC
Saturday 12th January – The Cabaret Club, Ballarat, VIC
Kay Proudlove Friday 11th to Sunday 13th January – Cygnet Folk Festival, Cygnet, TAS
Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Kim Churchill Friday 11th January – The Rhythm Hut, Gosford, NSW
Saturday 12th January – The Rhythm Hut, Gosford, NSW
Tuesday 15th January – Leadbelly, Sydney, NSW
Friday 18th January – Torquay Hotel, Torquay, VIC
Knott Family Band Wednesday 16th January – Star Hotel, Yackandandah, VIC
Friday 18th January – Petersham Bowling Club, Sydney, NSW
Leon Bridges Monday 14th January – Palais Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
Tuesday 15th January – Palais Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
Thursday 17th January – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, NSW
Les Poules à Colin Friday 11th to Sunday 13th January – Cygnet Folk Festival, Cygnet, TAS
Wednesday 16th January – Lindisfarne Masonic Hall, Lindisfarne, TAS
Liam Gerner Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Lindsay Lou Friday 11th to Sunday 13th January – Cygnet Folk Festival, Cygnet, TAS
Lloyd Spiegel Saturday 12th January – Nellijam Music Festival, Nellijam, NSW
Luluc Friday 11th January – Howler, Melbourne, VIC
Saturday 12th January – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine, VIC
Friday 18th January – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane, QLD
Magpie Diaries Friday 11th January – Brass Monkey, Cronulla, NSW
Saturday 12th January – Sly Fox, Sydney, NSW
Sunday 13th January – Hardys Bay Club, Hardys Bay, NSW
Marlon Williams w/ Florence & The Machine Saturday 12th January – Perth Arena, Perth, WA
Wednesday 16th January – Botanic Park, Adelaide, SA
Friday 18th January – Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne, VIC
Mic Conway & Robbie Long Friday 18th January – The Albert, Tamworth, NSW
Michael Waugh Friday 11th to Sunday 13th January – Cygnet Folk Festival, Cygnet, TAS
Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Mr Alford Friday 11th January – Longstocking Brewery, Pambula, NSW
Saturday 12th January – Ollie Masons Cafe, Eden, NSW
Sunday 13th January – Cobargo Hotel Motel, Cobargo, NSW
Wednesday 16th January – Folkswagon, Cafe Lounge, Sydney, NSW
Thursday 17th January – The Black Sheep, Sydney, NSW
Friday 18th January – Mudgee Brewing Co., Mudgee, NSW
Mumford & Sons w/ Michael Kiwanuka Tuesday 15th January – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, QLD
Friday 18th January – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW
Nat Henry Saturday 12th January – Desk and Studio, Sydney, NSW
Nellijam Music Festival Saturday 12th January – The Steampacket Hotel, Nellijam, NSW
Oh Pep! Friday 11th January – The Landsdowne, Sydney, NSW
Out of Abingdon Friday 11th January – Spaghetti & Jazz, Gold Coast, QLD
Friday 18th January – Hotel Blue, Katoomba, NSW
Paul Dempsey Thursday 17th January – The Factory, Sydney, NSW
Pete Murray Friday 11th January – Shoal Bay Country Club, Shoal Bay, NSW
Saturday 12th January – Sunken Monkey Car Park, Erina, NSW
Sunday 13th January – Summersalt, Rottnest Island, WA
Wednesday 16th January – Batemans Bay Soldiers Club, Batemans Bay, NSW
Thursday 17th January – Club Sapphire, Merimbula, NSW
Friday 18th November – The Grand Hotel, Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Porch Sessions on Tour feat. Jack The Fox, Harrison Storm & Alana Wilkinson Saturday 12th January – House Concert, Melbourne, VIC
Sunday 13th January – House Concert, Geelong, VIC
Monday 14th January – House Concert, Anglesea, VIC
Wednesday 16th January – House Concert, Warnambool, VIC
Friday 18th January – House Concert, Millicent, SA
Raechel Whitchurch Friday 11th January – Barkley Park, Parkes, NSW
Redfern Shanty Club Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Richard Lawson Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Rick Hart Trio Sunday 13th January – Red Lion Brewery, Kilmore, VIC
Rory Phillips Friday 18th January – Fanzone, Tamworth, NSW
Sarah Humphreys Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
Shamworth feat. Matt Ward, The Heggarties, Michaela Jenke Saturday 12th January – Grace Emily Hotel, Adelaide, SA
Smith & Jones Friday 18th January – The Pig & Tinderbox, Tamworth, NSW
Steve Smyth Friday 11th January – Brass Monkey, Cronulla, NSW
Thursday 17th January – The Northern, Byron Bay, NSW
Stillhouse Union, Nick Payne & Harvey Russell Friday 11th January – The Gasoline Pony, Sydney, NSW
Tamar Valley Folk Festival Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January – George Town, TAS
Tamworth Country Music Festival Friday 18th to Sunday 27th January – Tamworth, NSW
Ted Egan Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
The Andy Golledge Band Friday 11th January – The Lansdowne, Sydney, NSW
The Anecdote Friday 11th January – The Purple Carrot, Bellingen, NSW
Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
The Backsliders Saturday 12th January – Milton Theatre, Milton, NSW
Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January – Thredbo Blues Festival, Thredbo, NSW
The Beautiful Girls Friday 11th January – Westernport Hotel, San Remo, VIC
Saturday 12th January – The Whalers Hotel, Warrnambool, VIC
Sunday 13th January – Torquay Hotel, Torquay, VIC
Thursday 17th January – Narrabeen RSL, Narrabeen, NSW
Friday 18th January – Factory Theatre, Sydney, NSW
The Black Sorrows Thursday 17th January – Wonderland Spiegeltent, Barwon Heads, VIC
The Bottlers Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
The Button Collective Friday 18th January – Whian Whian Memorial Hall, Whian Whian, NSW
The Fretless Friday 11th to Sunday 13th January – Cygnet Folk Festival, Cygnet, TAS
Wednesday 16th January – Rosny Farm, Rosny Park, TAS
Thursday 17th January – Django at Camelot, Sydney, NSW
Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
The Long Johns Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
The Pigs Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
The Swamp Stompers Friday 11th January – Murrah Hall, Murrah, NSW
Saturday 12th January – Nellijam Music Festival, Nellijam, NSW
Sunday 13th January – Tomerong Hall, Tomerong, NSW
The Sweet Jelly Rolls Thursday 17th January – Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall, Brisbane, QLD
The Teskey Brothers Wednesday 16th January – Australian Open, Melbourne, VIC
The Water Runners Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th January – Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli, NSW
The Weeping Willows Sunday 13th January – Cheltenham Library, Melbourne, VIC
The Willing Ponies Friday 18th January – Petersham Bowling Club, Sydney, NSW
Thredbo Blues Festival Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January – Thredbo, NSW
Friday 4th January – Le Penelope’s @ Kirwans Bridge Estate, Nagambie, VIC
Saturday 5th January – Fireside Sessions House Concert, Warrandyte, VIC
Sunday 6th January – WinexSam, Seymour, VIC
Friday 11th to Sunday 13th January – Cygnet Folk Festival, Cygnet, TAS
Gigs Next Week
Alice Skye Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th January – Falls Festival, Fremantle, WA
Andrew Swift, Gretta Ziller & Brad Cox Friday 4th January – Jingellic Showgrounds, Jingellic NSW
Saturday 5th January – Tumut River Brewing Company, Tumut NSW
Sunday 6th January – Porepunkah Bridge Holiday Park, Porepunkah VIC
Monday 7th January – Omeo Caravan Park, Omeo VIC
Tuesday 8th January – Mallacoota Foreshore Holiday Park, Mallacoota VIC
Wednesday 9th January – Tathra Beachside, Tathra NSW
Thursday 10th January – Reflections Holiday Park, Bermagui NSW
Friday 11th January – Murramarang Nature Tourist Resort, Murramarang NSW
Archer Friday 4th January – Music on the Hill, Red Hill, VIC
Sunday 6th January – The Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine, VIC
Ashlea Reale Saturday 5th January – Good Folk Festival, Ravenswood Hotel, Ravenswood, WA
Friday 11th January – Dome, Waikiki, WA
Bayview Country Picnic Festival feat. Matt Joe Gow, The Hollands, Lloyd & Jason Clarke, Lachlan Bryan, Khristian Mizzi, Deborah Helen Wright, Rick Hart, Tim Woodz, Simon Trist, Chris Newman & Ryan Shore, Grazy’s Country, Michael Waugh Saturday 5th January – Bayview Country Art Club, Bittern, VIC
Cat Canteri Friday 4th January – Empire Hotel, Beechworth, VIC
Saturday 5th January – Bridge Road Brewers, Beechworth, VIC
Saturday 5th January – Tanswells Commercial Hotel, Beechworth, VIC
Sunday 6th January – Empire Hotel, Beechworth, VIC
Cygnet Folk Festival Friday 11th to Sunday 13th January – Cygnet, TAS
Dermot Kennedy w/ Sam Fender Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th January – Falls Festival, Fremantle, WA
Wednesday 9th January – Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne, VIC
Thursday 10th January – Metro Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Falls Festival Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th January – Fremantle, WA
First Aid Kit Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th January – Falls Festival, Fremantle, WA
FolkOnStage feat. Michael Inglis, Traditional Graffiti, Stu Tyrrell, MaD aDaM Sunday 6th January – Red Bar, Sydney, NSW
FolkSwagon feat. Ed Wells, Liv Cartledge, Cilla Jane Wednesday 9th January – Cafe Lounge, Sydney, NSW
Good Folk Festival feat. Justin Walshe Folk Machine, Tracey Barnett, The Holly Smoke, Ashlea Reale & the Outlaws Saturday 5th January – Ravenswood Hotel, Ravenswood, WA
Honey Friday 4th January – Bermi’s Beachside Cafe, Bermagui, NSW
Honk! OZ Thursday 10th to Saturday 12th January – Wollongong, NSW
Irish Mythen Friday 4th January – 5 Church Street, Bellingen, NSW
Saturday 5th January – Odd Fellows Hall, Kempsey, NSW
Sunday 6th January – Rhythm Hut, Gosford, NSW
Thursday 10th January – Rosny Barn, Hobart, TAS
Friday 11th to Sunday 13th January – Cygnet Folk Festival, Cygnet, TAS
Jordie Lane Friday 11th January – Chapel Off Chapel, Melbourne, VIC
Kim Churchill Wednesday 9th January – No. 5 Church St, Bellingen, NSW
Friday 11th January – The Rhythm Hut, Gosford, NSW
Les Poules à Colin Friday 4th January – Le Penelope’s @ Kirwans Bridge Estate, Nagambie, VIC
Saturday 5th January – Fireside Sessions House Concert, Warrandyte, VIC
Sunday 6th January – WinexSam, Seymour, VIC
Friday 11th to Sunday 13th January – Cygnet Folk Festival, Cygnet, TAS
Lindsay Lou Saturday 5th January – The Metropole Guesthouse, Katoomba, NSW
Sunday 6th January – Kave Bar, Newport, NSW
Monday 7th January – Smith’s Alternative, Canberra, ACT
Wednesday 9th January – Caravan Music Club, Bentleigh East, VIC
Friday 11th to Sunday 13th January – Cygnet Folk Festival, Cygnet, TAS
Luluc Friday 11th January – Howler, Melbourne, VIC
Magpie Diaries Friday 4th January – Bellingen Federal Hotel, Bellingen, NSW
Saturday 5th January – Flow Bar, Old Bar, NSW
Friday 11th January – Brass Monkey, Cronulla, NSW
Manus McGuire & Ben Stephenson Sunday 6th January – The Doss House, Sydney, NSW
Michael Waugh Saturday 5th January – Bayview Country Art Club, Bittern, VIC
Friday 11th to Sunday 13th January – Cygnet Folk Festival, Cygnet, TAS
Monique Clare Friday 4th January – The BrisWest Centre, Brisbane, QLD
Neil Murray Saturday 5th January – The River, Margaret River, WA
Oh Pep! Friday 11th January – The Landsdowne, Sydney, NSW
Pete Murray Friday 4th January – The Wharf Tavern, Mooloolaba, QLD
Saturday 5th January – Night Quarter, Gold Coast, QLD
Sunday 6th January – Kingscliff Beach Hotel, Kingscliff, NSW
Wednesday 9th January – C.Ex Coffs, Coffs Harbour, NSW
Thursday 10th January – United Services Club, Laurieton, NSW
Friday 11th January – Shoal Bay Country Club, Shoal Bay, NSW
Porch Sessions on Tour feat. Jack The Fox, Harrison Storm & Alana Wilkinson Saturday 5th January – House Concert, Bangalow, NSW
Sunday 6th January – House Concert, Emerald Beach, NSW
Tuesday 8th January – House Concert, Glenbrook, NSW
Wednesday 9th January – House Concert, Bulli, NSW
Queen Porter Stomp Sunday 6th January – Dangar Island Bowling Club, Dangar Island, NSW
Raechel Whitchurch Friday 11th January – Barkley Park, Parkes, NSW
River Matthews w/ Colin Lillie Saturday 5th January – The Newsagency, Sydney, NSW
Sunday 6th January – Servo Food Truck Bar, Port Kembla, NSW
Sam Martin and the Sundowners w/ Gleny Rae Friday 4th January – Tathra Hotel, Tathra, NSW
Saturday 5th January – Tathra Hotel, Tathra, NSW
Sunday 6th January – Tathra Hotel, Tathra, NSW
Monday 7th January – Tathra Hotel, Tathra, NSW
Tuesday 8th January – Tathra Hotel, Tathra, NSW
Wednesday 9th January – Tathra Hotel, Tathra, NSW
ShantyDay in the Rocks Saturday 5th January – The Doss House, Sydney, NSW
Shawn Lidster & Pay the Fiddler Friday 4th January – Halekulani Bowling Club, Budgewoi, NSW
Smith & Jones Saturday 5th January – The Metropole Guesthouse, Katoomba, NSW
Stillhouse Union, Nick Payne & Harvey Russell Friday 11th January – The Gasoline Pony, Sydney, NSW
The Beautiful Girls Friday 4th January – The Spotted Cow, Toowoomba, QLD
Saturday 5th January – Kingscliff Beach Hotel, Kingscliff, QLD
Sunday 6th January – Sol Bar, Maroochydoore, QLD
Thursday 10th January – Grand Hotel, Mornington, VIC
Friday 11th January – Westernport Hotel, San Remo, VIC
The Black Sorrows Friday 4th January – Bowlo Sports & Leisure, Yamba, NSW
Saturday 5th January – The Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta, QLD
Sunday 6th January – Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour, NSW
The Fretless Friday 4th January – The BrisWest Centre, Brisbane, QLD
Saturday 5th January – The Minya Winery, Connewarre, VIC
Sunday 6th January – House Concert, Woodford, VIC
Thursday 10th January – Mountain Mumma, Sheffield, TAS
Friday 11th to Sunday 13th January – Cygnet Folk Festival, Cygnet, TAS
The Little Lord St Band w/ Helen Townsend, Belle Harvey, The Justin Walshe Folk Machine Friday 4th January – The Sewing Room, Perth, WA
The Sweet Jelly Rolls Friday 4th January – The Unicorn Hotel, Sydney, NSW
The Teskey Brothers Saturday 5th January – Mossvale Park, Berrys Creek, VIC
Vance Joy Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th January – Falls Festival, Fremantle, WA
XANI Saturday 5th January – The Post Office Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
Young Folks Two feat. Riordan, Anyes, Willy Challis, Kiri, Rhyen Wednesday 9th January – Gasoline Pony, Sydney, NSW
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