29.1.07

Fri 23 Mar Maleny - Peru the Singing Woman

Posted on behalf of The Art of Mother Earth...

Peru the Singing Woman
Friday 23rd March
Maleny Community Centre
730pm $15 + b/f
All ticketing and enquiries: 0438 945 766 www.earth.net.au

It is just over twelve months since her last standing room only performance in Maleny and it still rates among many, as the musical highlight of the year. It was truly an amazing display of talent and a performance that left all who attended entranced by the power of the music of Native American Indian origins.

Peru holds a deep love of creation and opens the voice and the whole body to The Earth Spirit through sacred and ancient women’s chants; breathing and singing into a deep state of union with the Earth. Layers of ancient chants sung in "the mother tongue" - the original language once spoken by all the Earth.

This music touches your mind, opens your heart and feeds your spirit. Songs and chants beautifully sung for the people, for creation and for the earth

Peru will play her only Queensland Show in Maleny on Friday 23rd March 2007 at the Maleny Community Centre 730pm. $15+b/f
All ticketing and enquiries: www.earth.net.au
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Tel: 0438 945 766

Thu 22 Mar Brisbane - Tijuana Cartel

Posted on behalf of The Art of Mother Earth...

Tijuana Cartel
with special guest HUNZ
The Living Room, Petrie Terrace, Brisbane
Thursday 22th March
from 930pm
$10 at door
All Enquiries : www.livingroom.net.au

SPANISH guitars didn’t exactly go with funky beats the way fish go with chips, however the Tijuana Cartel are showing the world just how good the combo can sound.

In an era where appropriation is worn almost like a badge of honour, this Gold Coast act buck the trend and continue to expand, experiment and draw influence from an ever-widening circle of world and club sounds.

Vocalist and lead guitarist Paul George’s flamenco strings slither over some tastefully broken beats, combined with Carey O’Sullivan’s primo electronic production, and rhythm guitar, have resulted in the bands two albums. First was a self-titled 2003 debut ep, which was featured on triple j's Home and Hosed, and Groove Train, and now their 2005 follow up album Frequent Flyers has evolved.

This new record brings splashes of Middle Eastern vocals to the mix, alongside some lilting Moby-esque soundscapes and get-up-and-dance beatfests - a club-friendly selection without a dull moment.

Tijuana Cartel, introduce a somewhat intelligent and original sound to the ear, bringing flamenco guitar,slide guitar, MCs, percussion, soaring female vocals and scratch DJs to the live forum and their list of shows and residencies proves just how well their beguiling sounds cross boundaries.

Having recently played the the Peats Ridge Festival,a sold out show at Coorabell Hall with OKA and receiving rave reviews up and down the east coast for their contagious dance beats and funky flamenco feel,they return for a final fling performance on this evening of fine friends,dance and southern romance.....

Tijuana Cartel with special guest HUNZ
The Living Room, Petrie Terrace ,Brisbane 930pm
$ 10 at door
All Enquiries : www.livingroom.net.au or www.earth.net.au
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28.1.07

Mar 18/21 Montville/Noosa - Zydako - Tunji Beier & Matthias Loebiner

Posted on behalf of The Art of Mother Earth...

Sunday 18th March
Zydako - Tunji Beier & Matthias Loebiner
with the Hurdy Gurdy Girls
Montville Village Hall
500pm $15 + b/f
All ticketing and enquiries: 0438 945 766 www.earth.net.au

Wednesday 21st March
Zydako - Tunji Beier & Matthias Loebiner
with the Hurdy Gurdy Girls
The " J " Noosa Junction
700pm $15 + b/f

Zykado is Tunji Beier – one of Australia’s leading percussionists and Matthias Loebiner - internationally regarded as the world’s best hurdy-gurdy player.
Hurdy-gurdy is a kind of mechanical violin that uses a wheel instead of a bow to play the strings thus enabling an endless note, the instrument is also equipped with melody, buzzing (Trompette), drone and sympathetic strings.

Tunji’s virtuosic rhythms and finger techniques interweave with the unique sounds of Loibner’s hurdy gurdy. Matthias is a master of his instrument, creating moods, which evoke the distant past as well as sounds which are funky and futuristic.

Zydako will be joined by the Hurdy Gurdy Girls who play hurdy gurdies along with flute, piccolo, recorder, oboe and bowed psaltery and have been playing together for five years.

Their music encompasses the haunting melodies of 12th Century Spanish cantigas and the driving rhythms of medieval and traditional English, French, Italian and Celtic dance music as well as original and contemporary compositions written especially for the instrument.

Zydako - Tunji Beier & Matthias Loebiner with the Hurdy Gurdy Girls
Montville Village Hall 500pm $15+b/f
All ticketing and enquiries: www.earth.net.au 0438 945 766


The " J " Noosa Junction 700pm $15 + b/f
All ticketing and enquiries: 0754 55 4455 www.thej.com.au

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27.1.07

Tue 20 Mar (midday) Brisbane - Korean + Indigenous Australian

Posted on behalf of BEMAC...

Tuesday 20 March
BEMAC in association with Brisbane City Council presents
City Hall Lunchtime Series World Music Concert


Experience the exciting blend of Korean traditional and indigenous Australian music together with Mitchell Kim and Adrian Fabila.

Come and watch how Adrian shares his newely invented instrumental music using Didjeribone and Face Bass technology, to support the music Michelle Kim, playing traditional Korean music recently awarded for her virtuoso playing of the Gayageum, the traditional Korean string instrument. This invitation is for multicultural music lovers to explore more cross cultural music.

Venue: City Hall main auditorium
Time: 12:30pm to 1:30pm
FREE EVENT

26.1.07

Sat 17 Mar Bangalow - Zykado (feat. Tunji Beier)

Posted on behalf of Ku Promotions...

Ku Promotions Presents

ZYKADO

Saturday March 17th
Bangalow Catholic Hall
Doors open 7.30 for Show at 8pm
Tickets $18/16 at the door only. Food by Open Table

In playful experiments with musical and emotional parameters, Matthias Loibner (Austria) plays the hurdy-gurdy and Tunji Beier provides percussion, sounds and live looping. Together they achieve a multilayered simultaneity of sounds, styles and feelings. Tunji Beiers roots are African (Yoruba), South Indian and jazz. Matthias Loibner has studied classical and traditional European and African (Buganda) music. The essence of these experiences is the source for Zykado.For a special night of something completely different come and be inspired by the truly unique sounds of ZYKADO….


25.1.07

Fri 16 Mar BEMAC - Seasons Dreaming (Chinese)

Posted on behalf of BEMAC...

Touring Australian Multicultural Arts

Friday 16 March 2007 KULTOUR presents ‘Seasons Dreaming’
‘Chinese Classical and Contemporary Music’

The tradition of the East meets the technology of the West in a collaborative concert featuring the traditional wind instruments of China and live computer processing. The concert features internationally acclaimed Chinese composer/musician Wang Zheng Ting and renowned local composer/music technologist, Mark Elliot.

Zheng-Ting Wang makes a tough acoustic cookie of a sound on his Sheng and it retains that quality of wind timbre no matter what kind of intervals are used in the structure.
The Sheng is one of the oldest Chinese musical instruments. The wind instrument existed as far back as 3,000 years ago.

Mark Elliot is currently undertaking a PhD at the Centre for Ideas, Victorian College of the Arts, researching and developing methods for large scale collaboration in conjunction with his artistic compositions.

In late 2003 Mark was awarded an Arts Victoria grant for the composition of a concerto for orchestra and sheng (Chinese mouth organ) which he has now completed and is awaiting its performance early next year.

By virtue of its construction, this is the only Chinese musical instrument in the Chinese orchestra capable of playing up to six notes simultaneously. It is therefore commonly called the "Chinese mouth organ" by western people. Sheng is also the first musical instrument in the world utilising a "coupled acoustical system," between a wind column and a free reed.

This unique collaborative concert is a one of a kind Australian music experience.

Venue: BEMAC Indoor Space, Yungaba 120 Main Street, Kangaroo Point
Time: 8.00pm
Tickets: $16 full Price / $14 concessions / $12 BEMAC members
Bookings: Phone BEMAC on 33914433

24.1.07

Mar 15/16 Coolum/Maleny - Tijuana Cartel

Posted on behalf of The Art of Mother Earth...

Friday 15th March
Tijuana Cartel
The SOLBAR, Coolum
900pm $12 at door
All Enquiries : www.solbarmusic.com

Saturday 16th March
Tijuana Cartel
The Upfront Club,Maleny
800pm $12/10 at door
All Enquiries & Dinner Reservations : 0754 94 2592

SPANISH guitars didn’t exactly go with funky beats the way fish go with chips, however the Tijuana Cartel are showing the world just how good the combo can sound.

In an era where appropriation is worn almost like a badge of honour, this Gold Coast act buck the trend and continue to expand, experiment and draw influence from an ever-widening circle of world and club sounds.

Vocalist and lead guitarist Paul George’s flamenco strings slither over some tastefully broken beats, combined with Carey O’Sullivan’s primo electronic production, and rhythm guitar, have resulted in the bands two albums. First was a self-titled 2003 debut ep, which was featured on triple j's Home and Hosed, and Groove Train, and now their 2005 follow up album Frequent Flyers has evolved.

This new record brings splashes of Middle Eastern vocals to the mix, alongside some lilting Moby-esque soundscapes and get-up-and-dance beatfests - a club-friendly selection without a dull moment.

Tijuana Cartel, introduce a somewhat intelligent and original sound to the ear, bringing flamenco guitar,slide guitar, MCs, percussion, soaring female vocals and scratch DJs to the live forum and their list of shows and residencies proves just how well their beguiling sounds cross boundaries.

Having recently played the the Peats Ridge Festival, a sold out show in Byron Bay and receiving rave reviews up and down the east coast for their contagious dance beats, they return for a final fling performance on this evening of fine foods and dance.....
The Upfront Club,Maleny 800pm $12
All Enquiries & Dinner Reservations : 0754 94 2592
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23.1.07

Fri 9 Mar Kin Kin - Cycology (Linsey Pollak's new solo show)

Posted on behalf of Linsey Pollak...

World Premier of Linsey Pollak's new solo show:
CYCOLOGY
at Kin Kin Hall
Fri March 9th at 8pm (45 minute show)
kids FREE! adults $10 (all proceeds to Kin Kin Music)
refreshments available

see the preview of this new show before it travels to New Zealand for 23 sold out shows

"Professor Squealy Deetbum is the world's leading researcher in Cycology (the art of playing the bicycle). He will be delivering a lecture demonstrating the fundamental principles of bicycle music.
Sounds are recorded live during the lecture with percussion, wind, and string sounds from the bike.
The Bicycle seat, the handlebar, the gear cable, bicycle pump, wheels, spokes and the bicycle frame are all turned into musical instruments. Their sounds are recorded and mixed as you watch to create exciting original compositions. Professor Deetbum will take you passed the expected, and on to new musical imaginings."

22.1.07

Thu 8 Mar Brisbane - Sambasunda (Indonesian/Samba/Djembe!!!)

Posted on behalf of Judith Wright Centre...

Sambasunda is coming ! After 2 years in the planning Sambasunda, the 17-piece premier gamelan fusion group from Bandung, West Java, will perform in Brisbane on 8th March prior to their appearances at WOMADelaide & WOMAD NZ. Please tell those you love, of all ages, not miss this show!

DIARISE :: Thursday 8th MARCH
SAMBASUNDA
The first ever co-presentation by two of Brisbane’s foremost venues for world music;
the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts and the Brisbane Powerhouse.

DEBUT AUSTRALIAN APPEARANCE FOR 17 INDONESIAN MUSOS

Direct from the heart of the rich Indonesian Sunda culture in Bandung (West Java), the 17 energetic musicians of SambaSunda aren’t afraid to raise a sweat performing their world-renowned brand of eclectic & mesmerising global fusion.

Already festival favourites throughout Europe, SambaSunda have stunned western audiences with their seamless blend of amazing speed-gamelan, thundering Afro djembe and sultry Samba rhythms. SambaSunda features traditional gamelan gongists, ably joined by suling flute, djembe, timbales, violin and more.

Their signature sound is united under the direction and composition of internationally famed multi-instrumentalist, Ismet Ruchimat (collaborator with Talvin Singh and Saba Habas Mustapha).

The fist ever co-presentation between long-time Indonesian music supporters the Judy and the Brisbane Powerhouse, SambaSunda are certain to stun with a not-to-be-missed Australian debut performance in Brisbane before touring on to WOMAD and New Zealand.

Praise for ‘The Sunda Music’:

‘SambaSunda have developed a mature sound that is distinctive and unique… I expect this album to be featured on many critics’ best of the year lists. Highly recommended.”
John Clewley – Bangkok Post
“Passionate, exciting and inspiring – hands moving too fast for the eyes to see… It’s like a marketplace of sounds winding up to the grand finale… these guys are hot, hot, hot.”

Presented by Australia Indonesia Arts Alliance & Sponsored by Australia Indonesia Institute
WHAT: SAMBASUNDA
Debut Australian Appearance!

WHEN: Thursday 8th MARCH @ 7:30PM

WHERE: Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Art
Performance Space

TICKETS: Res. Full Web/Ph $33/$35
UnRes. Full Web/Ph $28/$30
Conc Web/Ph $23/$25

BOOK: 07 3872 9000, Mon-Fri: 12noon to 4pm
OR 24/7 at www.judithwrightcentre.com
For further information, images and interviews with SAMBASUNDA, please contact JANE BALKIN on 0419 772 550 OR janeybalkin@bigpond.com


Australia Indonesia Arts Alliance
02 66857258/ 66857789
www.aiaa.org.au

Sambasunda Tour 2007
AIAA expresses sincere appreciation to our Sponsors: Australia Indonesia Institute, Garuda Indonesia - NZ Branch, Arts Projects Australia, WOMADelaide, WOMAD NZ, Judith Wright Centre, Powerhouse Arts Centre Brisbane, Mamon Baboe, NZ Indonesia Assoc, Indonesian Embassy NZ.

21.1.07

Thu 8 Mar Maleny - International Womens Day Concert

Posted on behalf of The Art of Mother Earth...

International Womens Day Concert
Thursday 8th March
Maleny Community Centre
730pm $15 at door
All ticketing and enquiries: 0754 94 3755 www.worldlywomencd.com

To celebrate International Women's Day on March 8th, the Worldly Women collective are putting on a special concert at the Maleny Community Centre. The concert will feature Brisbane singers Leah Cotterell, Anje West and Alison St Ledger performing individually as well as with acapella trio Rosa Canina (more info below). They will be supported by a funky 4 piece backing band including Jamie Clark (guitar), Andrew Shaw (double bass), Kym Ambrose (kit and vibes) and Elliott Orr (percussion).

Local talent including Skadi, The Sweet Chilli Choir and MTC Cronin will also perform.

Mukti Lloyd, creator of the Mukti Botanicals range is sponsoring the concert and a selection of her beautiful products will be given away as a door prize on the night.

It is strongly advised that you pre-book as tickets are selling fast. And, if you book before Feb 28th you will automatically go into the draw to win $50 worth of Mukti's products.

Rosa Canina...
Alison St Ledger, Anje West & Leah Cotterell unite their brilliant, beautiful, unique voices in a spirited acapella exploration of classic, popular & folk songs. For three years, these loved local performers have been harmonizing everyone from The Beatles to Nick Cave. They have also taken their show on a national Music Aviva school tour.

Leah Cotterell...
The legendary Leah Cotterell has a voice that could sing you the shopping list and still melt your heart! Leah will be presenting a set of bluegrass classics and traditional Irish songs along with some original songs she has written with guitar wizard Jamie Clark.

Anje West...
Anje West is known as one of Australia's finest performers of Brazilian music and will present pieces from Bahia as well as some joyous samba songs from Rio de Janeiro.

Alison St Ledger...
Alison St Ledger is celebrated around the country for her distinct and expressive style in many musical genres. She will performing a little gospel, a bit of folk, a touch of boogie woogie and some French cabaret thrown in for good measure!

With such awesomely powerful voices, Alison, Leah and Anje will show just why they have gained such formidable reputations in the performing arts

All ticketing and enquiries: 0754 94 3755 www.worldlywomencd.com

20.1.07

Posted on behalf of Judith Wright Centre...

Sambasunda is coming ! After 2 years in the planning Sambasunda, the 17-piece premier gamelan fusion group from Bandung, West Java, will perform in Brisbane on 8th March prior to their appearances at WOMADelaide & WOMAD NZ. Please tell those you love, of all ages, not miss this show!

DIARISE :: Thursday 8th MARCH
SAMBASUNDA
The first ever co-presentation by two of Brisbane’s foremost venues for world music;
the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts and the Brisbane Powerhouse.

DEBUT AUSTRALIAN APPEARANCE FOR 17 INDONESIAN MUSOS

Direct from the heart of the rich Indonesian Sunda culture in Bandung (West Java), the 17 energetic musicians of SambaSunda aren’t afraid to raise a sweat performing their world-renowned brand of eclectic & mesmerising global fusion.

Already festival favourites throughout Europe, SambaSunda have stunned western audiences with their seamless blend of amazing speed-gamelan, thundering Afro djembe and sultry Samba rhythms. SambaSunda features traditional gamelan gongists, ably joined by suling flute, djembe, timbales, violin and more.

Their signature sound is united under the direction and composition of internationally famed multi-instrumentalist, Ismet Ruchimat (collaborator with Talvin Singh and Saba Habas Mustapha).

The fist ever co-presentation between long-time Indonesian music supporters the Judy and the Brisbane Powerhouse, SambaSunda are certain to stun with a not-to-be-missed Australian debut performance in Brisbane before touring on to WOMAD and New Zealand.

Praise for ‘The Sunda Music’:

‘SambaSunda have developed a mature sound that is distinctive and unique… I expect this album to be featured on many critics’ best of the year lists. Highly recommended.”
John Clewley – Bangkok Post
“Passionate, exciting and inspiring – hands moving too fast for the eyes to see… It’s like a marketplace of sounds winding up to the grand finale… these guys are hot, hot, hot.”

Presented by Australia Indonesia Arts Alliance & Sponsored by Australia Indonesia Institute
WHAT: SAMBASUNDA
Debut Australian Appearance!

WHEN: Thursday 8th MARCH @ 7:30PM

WHERE: Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Art
Performance Space

TICKETS: Res. Full Web/Ph $33/$35
UnRes. Full Web/Ph $28/$30
Conc Web/Ph $23/$25

BOOK: 07 3872 9000, Mon-Fri: 12noon to 4pm
OR 24/7 at www.judithwrightcentre.com
For further information, images and interviews with SAMBASUNDA, please contact JANE BALKIN on 0419 772 550 OR janeybalkin@bigpond.com


Australia Indonesia Arts Alliance
02 66857258/ 66857789
www.aiaa.org.au

Sambasunda Tour 2007
AIAA expresses sincere appreciation to our Sponsors: Australia Indonesia Institute, Garuda Indonesia - NZ Branch, Arts Projects Australia, WOMADelaide, WOMAD NZ, Judith Wright Centre, Powerhouse Arts Centre Brisbane, Mamon Baboe, NZ Indonesia Assoc, Indonesian Embassy NZ.

14.1.07

Sat 3 Mar (4pm) Bris - Flamenco Indo-Jazz + Huib Schippers

Posted on behalf of Queensland Conservatorium...

Professor Huib Schippers

has the pleasure of inviting you to the launch of the

World Music Program
at Young Conservatorium, Griffith University

with performances by

Andrew Veivers – flamenco guitar
Dheeraj Shreshta – tabla
Huib Schippers – sitar
and Flamenco Indo-Jazz with Stephen Newcomb – jazz piano

refreshments on the balcony off the foyer after the concert

3 March 2007, 4pm
Ian Hanger Recital Hall
Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
16 Russell Street, South Bank

RSVP to Sheree Clem: s.clem@griffith.edu.au by February 28


As cultural diversity increases with media exposure, travel and migration, contemporary societies find themselves with an inspiring mix of new musics and audiences. To cater for the growing desire to learn music from other cultures, Young Conservatorium is developing a world music program, following the model of similar successful initiatives elsewhere in the world. From March, music lovers will be able to study flamenco and Indian classical music. From the second semester of 2007, Indonesian gamelan and African percussion will be added to the program. The World Music Program is being developed in collaboration with Queensland Conservatorium Research Centre and Brisbane’s multicultural arts centre BEMAC.

For more information about this exciting initiative or registrations for lessons, please contact Sheree Clem at Young Conservatorium, phone 07-3735 6284, email s.clem@griffith.edu.au

13.1.07

Feb 25/26 Brisbane - Gaelic singing workshops

Posted on behalf of BEMAC & The Voices...

The Voices present:
Gaelic delights
· Discover the origins and characteristic styles of different types of Gaelic songs
· Embody the rhythms of work songs as we "waulk the tweed" together
· Learn Gaelic songs straight from the Isle of Skye

When: 2–5 pm, Sunday 25 February Cost: $35

Where: BEMAC Performance Space, Yungaba 120 Main St, Kangaroo Point.
Under the Storey Bridge. (Parking is available on the Yungaba grounds or on neighbouring streets.)


Gaelic challenge

A workshop for confident singers who'd like to learn more about Gaelic pronunciation, rhythms, and learn a Gaelic song or two. Remember, challenge – not confrontation.

When: 7.30–9.30 pm, Monday 26 February Cost: $20

Where: Helena's place: 30 Sexton Street, Highgate Hill 4101.
Walk down the yellow driveway to the granny flat.


Workshop presenter: Anne Martin

Anne hails from the Isle of Skye, and sings the songs of her country with passion, laughter, and enchanting vocal quality. Anne's style is marked by strength of personality, sincerity of delivery, and belief in what she does – she will inspire you to explore the Gaelic tradition. She is an experienced and accomplished performer and workshop leader. Anne's CDs will be available to buy at the workshops.

… Anne Martin is fast becoming one of Scotland's most highly acclaimed Gaelic singers.
Edinburgh Folk Festival
'Shoots & Roots'

… Her expressive voice and presentation seem to embody the spare beauty of her part of Scotland.
Dirty Linen Magazine ~78
(Oct/Nov 98)

… Martin sings these Gaelic traditional songs straight from the heart …
The Scotsman newspaper
(Four star)


Bookings

Email makealittlenoise@gmail.com or call Helena on 3255 1480 or 0403 44 55 94.

Cheques payable to Andrea Baldwin, The Voices, PO Box 238, Lutwyche Q 4030

For more information on Anne Martin, visit: www.gaelic-song.com

For more information on The Voices, visit: www.makealittlenoise.info

12.1.07

Sun 25 Feb Sth Bris - Rhythm Spectrum Mridangam & Violin Ensemble

Posted on behalf of Swara Mohini...

Sunday, 25th February

Rhythm Spectrum Mridangam & Violin Ensemble

Maestro Umayalapuram Sivaraman (Mridangam)
Mysore Nagaraj & Dr. Manjunath (Violin)
Sridhar Chari (Vocal percussion)
Ian Hanger Recital Hall, Queensland Conservatorium
For more details visit www.inconcertmusic.com.au
For special member's concession, contact Swara Mohini.

Note that for Rhythm Spectrum ticket, QTIX charges $2.75 from the consumer as standard booking fee. This is listed as a separate line item.

Swara Mohini members can avail special concession ticket to Rhythm Spectrum concert. To register your interest, send us an email asap.

MORE INFO


See you all in big numbers.
Regards
Anant
--
SWARA MOHINI INC.

A non-profit special interest group dedicated to promoting Indian classical arts in and around Brisbane, Australia.

Email swaramohini@gmail.com
Group URL http://groups.google.com.au/group/swara-mohini-audience
Public Website http://swaramohini.cjb.net

Postal:
PO Box 450, Mt. Gravatt Plaza
MOUNT GRAVATT QLD 4122
Brisbane, Australia

11.1.07

Sat 24 Feb Tallebudgera - Wild Marmalade & Jabaru

Posted on behalf of Ken Jacob Promos...

Hi Friends,

It gives us great pleasure to present Byron Bay's International Drum and Didgeridoo sensation band Wild Marmalade with support by Jabaru from the Northern Territory Saturday 24th Feb from 7pm at the Tallebudgera Valley Community Hall.

Wild Marmalade have played several times on the Gold Coast before and anybody who has seen them know they totally "GO OFF", get your tickets early to make sure you don't miss out as we are limited to 200 www.moshtix.com.au

Wild Marmalade are an innovative high energy Australian dance trio playing didjeridu, percussion and drums to create totally live organic dance music.

Wild Marmalade is an awesome meeting of three virtuoso players. Their cutting edge sound arises from the conjunction of Si's percussive didjeridu playing with the explosive grooves of the Mat Ledgar and Matt Goodwin rhythm section.This is original Australian dance music at its wildest.

Using only acoustic instruments, without any effects or samples, Wild Marmalade meld the ancient sounds of the didjeridu with contemporary techno rhythms to create fresh vibrant dance music characterised by blitzing tempos and tasty grooves.

Drawing on rhythms from all over the world and inspired by both indigenous sounds and the grooves of the present, Wild Marmalade's high energy shows uplift audiences with their display of powerful, joyous and infectiously danceable music.

Wild Marmalade have been creating waves across the globe. Last year they played their second tour of Japan, rocking festivals, concert halls, huge outdoor raves and ancient shrines. Earlier in the year they toured extensively through Europe, playing events in Ibiza, Switzerland, Italy, France, Canada, Austria and at the Edinburgh festival. Wild Marmalade have just blitzed the recent Woodford Folk Festival and Exodus Live Festival to kick start 2007, now it's your turn at the awesome Tally Valley Hall venue. Check em out at: www.myspace.com/wildmarmalade www.wildmarmalade.com


Support act: JABARU
Nothing is more energizing, inspiring, spiritually uplifing and musically refreshing than Jabaru's performance. Jabaru's music is a uniquie collaboration of world music themes.

Through a wild web of tribal rhythms of congas, djembes, darabuka and electronic drums Jabaru fuse together ancient sounds of didgeridoo, medieval melodies of dulcimer, deep earth songs and chant and a range of different flutes from around the world.

They bring to music an ancient and sacred spirit of the land uniquely integrating ethnic, folk and tribal with technology. As you listen to Jabaru you will find that they demonstrate a deep and abiding respect for all nations, all tribes, all religions and our planet and it's people, without regard for their colour, creed or nationality. www.jabaru.com.au


Wild Marmalade & Jabaru
Sat 24th Feb
Tallebudgera Valley Community Hall
611 Tallebudgera Creek Rd
Tallebudgera Valley
(exit 89 from M1 motorway, right at T-intersection traffic lights, hall is 7.2kms on your left. Look for the coloured flags at driveway entrance.)

Doors open 7pm
Show starts 7.30pm
Advance Tickets $18 plus booking fee thru Moshtix www.moshtix.com.au
Tel 07 3117 0563 or at the door $24.
Children under 15 free

We will have a network table for you to put flyers, cards, info etc to help connect people with one another.

This is an alcohol free event
Yummy food and drinks are available by Open Table Catering

Keep On Smilin

Ken and Debbie

Promoter:
Ken Jacob
PO Box 411
West Burleigh
QLD 4219
Tel 07 5533 8960
Fax 07 5533 8961
Email: ken@kjpromo.com.au
Web: www.kjpromo.com.au

10.1.07

Feb 21/22 West End - Drum/Dance courses start

Posted on behalf of Talkin' the Drum...

6 week beginners drum course and 6 week dance course

We're structuring the drum/dance course thang differently this year. Its time for Josie to do a dedicated dance course. So rather than doing the drum and dance as one course we're holding them back to back on the same evening. For the drummers out there, I want to tell you that learning the dance is incredible for improving your drumming. Also, I believe that when we talk about the 'healing power of the drum' it actually largely refers to the healing power of dance, that good drumming allows people to dance in a way that helps shed layers of resistance and blockage. Having said that I certainly want to add that playing rhythm is also very good for one's state of being, it can be very healing on subtle levels.

6 x 1&1/2 hour classes drumming or dance.
Wed nights Feb 21st, 28th, Mar 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th.

Drumming 7pm to 8.30pm.
Dance 8.30pm to 10pm.

Venue: AHIMSA house, 26 Horan St. West End.
Cost is $100 for either the drum or the dance course or $150 for both drum and dance courses. Casually, which is ok at the beginning of courses, cost $20 per class or if doing both on one occasion $30.
Drums are available for hire and sale.
Contact Elliott 0407 372 554 or Josie 0400 762 522


5 week intermediate drum course

These classes are open to drummers with significant experience in African drumming, particularly on the djembe. Can you get a tone and a slap? Or are you playing sloans and taps!!?!!

5 x 2 hour classes.
Thu nights Feb 22nd, Mar 1st, 15th, 22nd and 29th.
7.30pm – 9.30pm

Venue: Ahimsa House, 26 Horan St. West End.
Cost is $85 for the course or $20 casually.
Drums are available for hire and sale.
Contact Elliott 0407 372 554

9.1.07

Feb 16-18 Crystal Waters - Drum & Dance Camp

Posted on behalf of Talkin' the Drum...

Drum and Dance camp at Crystal Waters, Sunshine Coast hinterland

Basic details:
Friday 16th to Sunday 18th February at Crystal Waters which is located just before Connondale on the way from Maleny. The camp includes 4 drumming classes with me (Elliott) and 4 dance classes with Josie. Classes are one and a half hours long. All levels are welcome, great food by Vanessa of Tulsi Foods, swimming spot, camping or dorm's in a lush campsite, relaxing/jamming by night. We've kept it as inexpensive as possible – the whole camp including drum and dance, food and camping is $225 and to do either drum or dance is $195.

Give us a buzz if you'd like to chat about it.

Elliott 0407 372 554 or Josie 0400 762 522

8.1.07

Sat 17 Feb Sunnybank - Purusha Swaram 2007

Posted on behalf of Swara Mohini...

Saturday 17th February

Purusha Swaram 2007

Showcasing various local male vocal artistes.
Sunnybank Community Hall, Sunnybank.
Free admission to members.
For more details contact Swara Mohini:
swaramohini@gmail.com

MORE INFO

See you all in big numbers.
Regards
Anant
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SWARA MOHINI INC.

A non-profit special interest group dedicated to promoting Indian classical arts in and around Brisbane, Australia.

Email swaramohini@gmail.com
Group URL http://groups.google.com.au/group/swara-mohini-audience
Public Website http://swaramohini.cjb.net

Postal:
PO Box 450, Mt. Gravatt Plaza
MOUNT GRAVATT QLD 4122
Brisbane, Australia