Over the weekend the Woodford Folk Festival revealed their 2015/16 lineup and it’s time to get excited. As usual the Woodford Folk Festival have delivered a lineup of artists taken from the best of folk, roots, rock and world music that’s bound to satisfy any music lover.
The Woodford Folk Festival takes place near Woodford, Queensland from the 27th December to 1st January. Check out the official website for the full lineup and more information.
Wednesday 10th December – GoodGod Small Club, Sydney, NSW
Gigs Next Week
Bearded Gypsy Band Friday 5th December – Bennett’s Lane, Melbourne, VIC
Saturday 6th December – Sookie Lounge, Melbourne, VIC
Thursday 11th December – Sonnys, Brisbane, QLD
Friday 12th December – Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall, Brisbane, QLD
Betty & Oswald Friday 5th December – The Lass O’Gowrie, Newcastle, NSW
Saturday 6th December – No. 5 Church Street, Bellingen, NSW
Sunday 7th December – The Rails, Byron Bay, NSW
Thursday 11th December – Treehouse, Byron Bay, NSW
Country & Inner Western Wednesday 10th December – GoodGod Small Club, Sydney, NSW
Daniel Lee Kendall Friday 5th December – Brighton Up Bar, Sydney, NSW
Eddie Boyd and The Phatapillars Sunday 7th December – The Welcome Hotel, Rozelle, NSW
Thursday 11th December – The Vanguard, Sydney, NSW
Friday 12th December – The Pier, Port Macquarie, NSW
Finders Keepers Markets Sydney feat. Kay Proudlove, Direwolf, Peasant Moon, Bonnie Stewart, Laura Zarb, The Maple Trail, Maia Jelavic Friday 12th December – Australian Technology Park, Sydney, NSW
Husky Friday 5th December – The Bakery, Perth, WA
Saturday 6th December – Prince Of Wales, Bunbury, WA
Saturday 13th December – Studio Theatre, Darwin, NT
Jack Carty Friday 5th December – Kay St Saloon Bar, Traralgon, VIC
Saturday 6th December – Montrose Town Centre, Montrose, VIC
Sunday 7th December – Bended, Geelong, VIC
Thursday 11th December – The Grace Emily, Adelaide, SA
Friday 12th December – Mars Hill Cafe, Parramatta, NSW
Jep and Dep Saturday 6th December – The Exeter, Adelaide, SA
Friday 12th December – Smiths Alternative Bookshop, Canberra, ACT
Josh Pyke Friday 12th December – Baroque, Katoomba, NSW
Little May Friday 5th December – Solbar, Sunshine Coast, QLD
Saturday 6th December – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane, QLD
Marlon Williams Saturday 6th December – Yarra Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
Wednesday 10th December – The Vanguard, Sydney, NSW
Sam Brittain Thursday 11th December – The Jade Monkey, Adelaide, SA
Steve Smyth Friday 5th December – Fitzroy Hotel, Windsor, VIC
Saturday 6th December – The Bunker, Coogee Diggers, Coogee, NSW
The Kruger Brothers w/ The Company Friday 5th December – Maleny Community Hall, Maleny QLD
Sunday 7th December – Ocean View Winery, Mt Mee, QLD
The Pierce Brothers Friday 5th December – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River, WA
Saturday 6th December – Indi Bar, Scarborough, WA
The Porch Sessions feat. Shaun Kirk, Halfway to Forth, Alice Haddy Sunday 7th December – House Concert, Adelaide, SA
Timberwolf Wednesday 10th December – No 5 Church Street, Bellingen, NSW
Friday 12th December – Festival Of The Sun, Port Macquarie, NSW
Friday Folk Flashback
“Gaudete” – Steeleye Span
We’re in to December so it’s time to start pulling out the Christmas songs for Friday Folk Flashback. First up is the gorgeous a cappella latin carol “Gaudete” from Steeleye Span, the origins of which can be traced all the way back to the 16th century. I love this track!
For her new album Night Shade, Lanie Lane has evolved her sound away from the retro-country of her debut adding more rock, pop and indie elements. The result is one of the most exciting releases of the year – and it’s definitely got plenty of buzz behind it.
The new single from Night Shade is “No Sound” which was co-written with Timber and Steel favourite Aidan Roberts (The Maple Trail). The track has a brand new video shot by Tyron Robinson – check it out below:
Josh T Pearson is in the country for the first time and is playing only two shows while he’s here – one in Sydney and one in Melbourne. Don’t miss your chance to see this man live – it’s going to be amazing!
Tuesday 14th October – Foxtel Festival Hub, Melbourne, VIC
Thursday 16th October – Newtown Social Club, Sydney, NSW
Gigs Next Week
All Our Exes Live In Texas Friday 10th October – Main Bar, Ballarat, VIC
Saturday 11th October – Harvester Moon, Bellarine, VIC
Sunday 12th October – The Wheatsheaf, Adelaide, SA
Wednesday 15th October – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane, QLD
Thursday 16th October – The Courthouse, Mullumbimby, NSW
Friday 17th October – No 5 Church St, Bellingen, NSW
Busby Marou Friday 17th October – Beach Break Bar, Agnes Waters, QLD
Cat Canteri Friday 17th October – The Spotted Mallard, Melbourne, VIC
Festival of Small Halls feat. Andy Brown, The Mae Trio Friday 10th October – Sandgate, QLD
Saturday 11th October – Cambooya, QLD
Sunday 12th October – Forest Hill, QLD
Thursday 16th October – Harrisville, QLD
Friday 17th October – Mt Tamborine, QLD
Fred Smith Saturday 11th October – The Velvet Lounge, Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
Green Mohair Suits Friday 10th October – Smith’s Alternative Bookstore, Canberra, ACT
Saturday 11th October – The Vanguard, Newtown, NSW
Sunday 12th October – Modus Operandi Brewery, Mona Vale, NSW
Jack Carty Saturday 11th October – Royal Oak Hotel, Launceston, TAS
Sunday 12th October – The Grand Poobah, Hobart, TAS
Friday 17th October – New Globe Theatre, Brisbane, QLD
John Butler Trio w/ Mama Kin Friday 10th October – The Venue, Townsville, QLD
Saturday 11th October – Kuranda Amphitheatre, Kuranda, QLD
Josh T Pearson Tuesday 14th October – Foxtel Festival Hub, Melbourne, VIC
Thursday 16th October – Newtown Social Club, Sydney, NSW
Justin Townes Earle w/ Lindi Ortega, Marlon Williams Saturday 11th October – The Astor Theatre, Perth, WA
Sunday 12th October – The Gov, Adelaide, SA
Wednesday 15th October – The Metro, Sydney, NSW
Thursday 16th October – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival Friday 17th to Sunday 19th October – Kangaroo Valley, NSW
Lindi Ortega Saturday 11th October – Astor, Perth, WA w/ Justin Townes Earle
Sunday 12th October – The Gov, Adelaide, SA w/ Justin Townes Earle
Monday 13th October – The Gov, Adelaide, SA
Wednesday 15th October – Metro Theatre, Sydney, NSW w/ Justin Townes Earle
Thursday 16th October – Corner Hotel, Melbourne, VIC w/ Justin Townes Earle
Missy Higgins Saturday 11th October – Canberra Theatre, Canberra, ACT
Sunday 12th October – The Cube, Wodonga, VIC
Wednesday 15th October – Queens Park Theatre, Geraldton, WA
Thursday 16th October – Crown Theatre, Perth, WA
Oh Pep! Thursday 16th October – Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford, VIC
Olivers Army Friday 10th October – Jive, Adelaide, SA
Ryan Bingham with Harry Hookey and Tim Wheatley Tuesday 14th October – Newtown Social Club, Sydney, NSW
Wednesday 15th October – Lizottes Kincumber, Kincumber, NSW
Friday 17th October – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane, QLD
Sahara Beck Friday 10th October – The Loft, Gold Coast, QLD
Thursday 16th October – FBi Social, Sydney, NSW
Friday 17th October – Cambridge Side Bar, Newcastle, NSW
Steve Smyth Friday 10th October – Major Tom’s, Kyneton, VIC
Saturday 11th October – Shebeen, Melbourne, VIC
Sunday 12th October – Birdhouse Bar, Wagga Wagga, NSW
Thursday 16th October – The Loft, Warrnambool, VIC
Friday 17th October – The Eastern, Ballarat, VIC
The Acfields Saturday 11th October – Martian Cafe, Dean’s Marsh, VIC
Sunday 12th October – House Concert, Melbourne, VIC
The Grahams with The Morrisons Friday 10th October – The Theatre Royal, Castlemaine, VIC
Saturday 11th October – Baha Tacos, Rye, VIC
The Morrisons Saturday 11th October – The Assembly Festival, The Wesley Anne, Melbourne, VIC
The Perch Creek Family Jugband Friday 10th October – Factory Floor, Sydney, NSW
Saturday 11th October – Lizottes, Newcastle, NSW
Thursday 16th October – Sol Bar, Maroochydore, QLD
Friday 17th October – New Globe Theatre, Brisbane, QLD
The Pierce Brothers Friday 10th October – Golden Vine Hotel, Bendigo, VIC
Saturday 11th October – Birregurra Festival, Birregurra, VIC
Thursday 16th October – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane, QLD
Friday 17th October – Metro Theatre, Sydney, NSW
The Porch Sessions feat. Al Parkinson, Tim Moore, Juno Sunday 12th October – House Concert, Adelaide, SA
Friday Folk Flashback
“Dimming of the Day” – Alison Krauss and Union Station
The announcement of the new Thompson Family album sent me down a Richard and Linda Thompson Youtube rabbit hole which eventually landed me on this amazing version of their classic track “Dimming of the Day”.
With her new album Night Shade due on the 24th October, Lanie Lane has just announced a bunch of dates around the country from the end of this month.
Check out the full list of dates below:
Wednesday 29th October – Corner Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
Thursday 30th October – Newtown Social Club, Sydney, NSW
Friday 31st October – Anita’s, Wollongong, NSW
Friday 7th November – The Bakery, Perth, WA
Saturday 8th November – Jive Bar, Adelaide, SA
Saturday 15th November – The Hi Fi Bar, Brisbane, QLD
I first saw Yuko Nishiyama a few months ago and I was so impressed with her brand of folk-pop. Having just released her new album ParadeYuko Nishiyama is finishing up her launch tour in Sydney and Canberra this weekend.
Friday 22nd August – Brighton Up Bar, Sydney, NSW
Saturday 23rd August – Front Gallery, Canberra, ACT
Gigs Next Week
Bob Dylan Monday 25th August – Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, QLD
Friday 29th August – Royal Theatre, Canberra, ACT
Busby Marou Friday 22nd August – The Cambridge, Newcastle, NSW
Saturday 23rd August – The Basement, Sydney, NSW
Sunday 24th August – Waves, Wollongong, NSW
Friday 29th August – The Soundlounge, Gold Coast, QLD
Darren Cross Saturday 23rd August – Rhino Room, Adelaide, SA
Lachlan Bryan and The Wildes, Dan Waters and The Weeping Willows Friday 22nd August – Baha in Rye, Rye, VIC
Melody Pool and Marlon Williams Saturday 23rd August – X-Wray Café, Fremantle, WA
Sunday 24th August – Settler’s Tavern, Margaret River, WA
Tuesday 26th August – Ellington Jazz Club, Perth, WA
Nova and the Experience Saturday 23rd August – Trainspotters, Brisbane, QLD
Friday 29th August – Smith’s Alternative Bookshop, Canberra, ACT
Olivers Army Friday 29th August – The Gasometer Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
Patrick James Friday 29th August – Beavs Bar, Geelong, VIC
Seek Stumble Listen Live feat. Fanny Lumsden, Little Fox Friday 29th August – The Corner Store, Sydney, NSW
Spookyland Friday 22nd August – Newtown Social Club, Sydney, NSW
Taliska Friday 29th August — Conservatory Café, Wyreena, VIC
The Timbers Friday 29th August – The World’s End, Adelaide, SA
Todd Sibbin and The Acadian Driftwood Saturday 23rd August – Cranker, Adelaide, SA
Sunday 24th August – Evelyn, Melbourne, VIC
Tuesday 26th August – Record Crate, Sydney, NSW
Thursday 28th August – The Lass O Gowrie, Newcastle, NSW
Tom West Saturday 23rd August – Crown & Anchor, Adelaide, SA
Sunday 24th August – Evelyn, Melbourne, VIC
Tuesday 26th August – Record Crate, Sydney, NSW
Thursday 28th August – The Lass O Gowrie, Newcastle, NSW
Tracy McNeil Friday 22nd August – Lefties Old Time Music Hall, Brisbane, QLD
Saturday 23rd August – The Courthouse, Mullumbimby, NSW
Sunday 24th August – TBC, Melbourne, VIC
Vincent Cross Friday 22nd August – The Treehouse on Belongil, Byron Bay, NSW
Saturday 23rd August – Troubadour Folk & Acoustic Club, Woy Woy, NSW
Yuko Nishiyama Friday 22nd August – Brighton Up Bar, Sydney, NSW
Saturday 23rd August – Front Gallery, Canberra, ACT
Friday Folk Flashback
“Rattlin’ Bog” – The Makem Brothers
I love it when fiddle tunes have words. I’d always played “Rattlin’ Bog” as a reel but found in sessions that people would sing along. So I’ve done my best to learn the words as well – although I doubt I could get it this fast!
It’s been a while since we’ve heard the alt-country crooning of Sydney Lanie Lane but she’s back with her brand new video “Celeste”.
“Celeste is ‘the one who knows’, the best self – always guiding from the unseen, in tune with the magic of everyday existence, unbound by limitations or self-doubt,” Lanie Lane explains.
The video for the single was shot while Lane was in Peru recently. “We shot this video mostly in the Peruvian Andes. It features my dear friend Christina Fire-Mane and stop motion nature sculptures made in the Victorian Goldfields by myself and Jennifer King. Over the last few years, these women have encouraged me to discover through expression, a connection to my Celeste through an unwavering dedication to their own.”
“Celeste” is due to appear on Lanie Lane’s upcoming second album Night Shade which is due for release on the 24th October. Check out the video below:
– Laura Veirs released her new video for the single “Sun Song”. Details here
– The JamGrass Festival has announced their final round of artists as well as the lineup for each day of the festival. Details here
– Castlecomer released their brand new video “Danny’s Den”. Details here
– This September will see Lanie Lane tour for the first time in 2013. Details here
Timber and Steel Presents
Buffalo Tales Frdiay 30th August – Sandbar, Mildura, VIC
Tickets From Venue
Fanny Lumsden & The Thrillseekers Friday 30th August – Wesley Ann, Melbourne, VIC
Tickets From Venue
Mark Wilkinson with Little Bighorn Friday 23rd August – The Abbey, Canberra, ACT
Saturday 24th August – Mars Hill Cafe, Parramatta, NSW
Friday 30th August – The Heritage Hotel, Bulli, NSW Official Site
The Mountains Friday 23rd August – Baha Tacos, Rye, VIC
Saturday 24th August – Pure Pop Records, Melbourne, VIC
Sunday 25th August – Workers Club, Fitzroy, VIC
Thursday 29th August – The Bucket List, Bondi, NSW
Tickets From Venues
Gigs Next Week
Ashleigh Mannix Friday 30th August – Baha Tacos, Rye, VIC
Boy Outside Thursday 29th August – Arcadia Liquors, Sydney, NSW
Castlecomer Friday 23rd August – The Workers Club, Melbourne, VIC
Friday 30th August – Yours & Owls, Wollongong, NSW
Gosti Friday 23rd August – The Wesley Anne, Melbourne, VIC
Immigrant Union Friday 23rd August – The Lass, Newcastle, NSW
Saturday 24th August – Union Hotel, Sydney, NSW
Jack Carty Wednesday 28th August – #5 Church St, Bellingen, NSW
Thursday 29th August – The Rails, Byron Bay, NSW
Friday 30th August – The Spotted Cow, Toowoomba, QLD
Joan Baez Saturday 24th August – Royal Theatre, Canberra, ACT
Josh Pyke Friday 23rd August – Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Saturday 24th August – UniBar, Wollongong, NSW
Thursday 29th August – Kings Beach Tavern, Caloundra, QLD
Friday 30th August – The Soundlounge, Gold Coast, QLD
Paul Kelly Thursday 29th August – Princess Theatre, Launceston, TAS
Friday 30th August – City Hall, Hobart, TAS
Sam Brittain Friday 23rd August – The Loft, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Friday 30th August – The Beresford, Sydney, NSW
Sam Buckingham Wednesday 28th August -Lizotte’s, Dee Why, NSW
Friday 30th August – The Wheatsheaf, Adelaide, SA
The Go Set with The Real McKenzies Wednesday 28th August – The Loft, Warrnambool VIC
Thursday 29th August – Grace Emily, Adelaide SA
Friday 30th August – Brisbane Hotel, Hobart TAS
The Paper Kites Friday 30th August – The Small Ballroom, Newcastle, NSW
The Timbers Friday 23rd August – The Grace Emily Hotel, Adelaide, SA
Friday 30th August – The Grace Emily Hotel, Adelaide, SA
The Woohoo Revue Saturday 24th August – The Brisbane Hotel, Hobart, TAS
Sunday 25th August – Brookfield Vineyard, Margate, TAS
Friday 30th August – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne, VIC
Vance Joy with Fraser A. Gorman Friday 23rd August – Fly By Night, Fremantle, WA
Friday 30th August – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney, NSW
After some time away from the stage alt-country chanteuse Lanie Lane has announced her first tour of 2013 this September. Taking in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, Lane’sHello Spring tour is already on sale and a second date in Sydney has already been announced. Check out the full list of dates below:
Friday 13th September – The Prom, Adelaide, SA
Saturday 14th September – The Toff, Melbourne, VIC
Wednesday 18th September – The Vanguard, Sydney, NSW
Thursday 19th September – The Vanguard, Sydney, NSW
Friday 20th September – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane, QLD
In 2010 The Key of Sea album was released featuring collaborations between Australian artists and international artists who had brought the music of their homelands with them when they had come to make a new life in Australia. The aim of the album was to change people’s perception on asylum seekers and refugees through the power of music and it resulted in some amazing songs.
The Key of Sea Vol. 2 will continue the work the first album began with a raft of Australian musicians teaming with new Australians to create some amazing and unique music. Due for release on the 19th October the album will feature tracks from Timber and Steel favourites including Jinja Safari, Paul Kelly, The Tiger and Me, Lanie Lane and many more.
Check out the full track listing below as well as a sneak peak at the Jinja Safari and Kinfe track “Silence of the Guns”:
1. Silence Of The Guns – Jinja Safari and Kinfe
2. The Boat – Paul Kelly and The Cambodian Space Project
3. Az Eshq Tho – The Tiger And Me and Murtaza Jafari
4. Lively Boys – Lanie Lane and Adam Starr
5. Fear Like You – Chet Faker and The Royal Swazi Spa
6. Come Along – Brous and Onur
7. Islands – Clubfeet and Alex Toumazos
8. Open Hands – Sietta and Sunameke
9. Open Your Heart – Dick Diver and Benjamin
10. Client JGT 683– Kim Salmon and Waleed Aly
11. Apuse – David Bridie and Hein Arumisore
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