Saturday 26th July. 8pmLIORSUPPORT: KRISTA POLVERESOLD OUTBYO Drinks & Nibbles. Table Seating. Phone Bookings 5664 9239. Ticket Outlets: Bair Music, Leongatha. Main Street Revelations, Foster. Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek. Email:lyrebirdartscouncil@hotmail.comConcession & Arts Council Members $32 Adults $35 (includes booking fee) Lior's affirming music may be hard to accurately portray with mere words, but who better to have a shot than the man himself: "Corner Of An Endless Road is a true representation of my musical landscape; think Led Zeppelin jamming with Nick Drake at a teahouse somewhere in the Middle East." - Lior, 2007 To the casual observer Sydney singer-songwriter Lior emerged from nowhere back in 2005 with his stunning debut album Autumn Flow, but as is often the case with these matters this couldn't be further from the truth. It was in fact the culmination of years of hard work by Lior, time spent honing both his songwriting and delivery down to the record that eventually captured hearts and minds all over the country.The self-financed Autumn Flow - which perfectly showcased Lior's rich voice and enchanting musical arrangements, as well as subtly reflecting his Middle Eastern heritage - in time became one of the most successful independent debuts in Australian history, garnering Lior three ARIA nominations (including Best Male Artist) and a swag of other awards, including a prestigious Triple J 'J Award' nomination for Album Of The Year. But such accolades are merely diversions for Lior. Throughout his career he has revealed a genuine love of the musical form that few can match, displaying an honesty and integrity in his music that unfailingly touches the souls of so many. Not one to compromise his art for commercial considerations, Lior is genuinely all about the music, a sentiment reflected in the way that his following has blossomed organically, without the need for hype or propaganda. ............................................................................................................................................................................................... |
TEX PERKINSSATURDAY 5TH JULY, 2008. 8PM SUPPORT: Mike Noga, Pat Bourke and Gus Agars. In between various commitments to their ‘other bands’ (The Drones, Dallas Crane and The Vandas) these three found a whole in their collective calendars last year and promptly formed a band, Mike Noga and The Gentlemen Of Fortune. On this tour however, the guys will be presenting songs from the quieter side of Mike Noga’s catalogue including cuts from his critically acclaimed ‘Folk Songs’ album and material from the soon to be released follow up ‘One Foul Swoop’. BYO Drinks & Nibbles. Table Seating. Phone Bookings 5664 9239. Ticket Outlets: Bair Music, Leongatha. Main Street Revelations, Foster. Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek. Email:lyrebirdartscouncil@hotmail.comConcession & Arts Council Members $33 Adults $36 (includes booking fee) ‘He has the job I've always wanted — that of bona fide sex god. He's been lead singer of groups as diverse as the Beasts of Bourbon, Thug, …and of course the Cruel Sea.’ Andrew DentonCheck out Tex & James as they set off around the country on an acoustic adventure like no other with a set full of classic tunes, a few surprises and a whole lot of fun! To discerning fans of Australian music, the work of Tex Perkins holds pride of place. In the popularity stakes, there have been number one albums, ARIA Awards aplenty, and a litany of unforgettable live performances that are the stuff of local rock & roll folklore. More recently, beyond the rebel rousing status earned from fronting seminal outfits such as The Cruel Sea and The Beasts Of Bourbon, Tex's solo records (1996's Far Be It From Me and 2000's Dark Horses) have revealed a more intimate side of the artist: That of an emotive singer/songwriter, an acoustic guitar strumming balladeer with a voice that delivers its message in a whisper rather than a roar. Tex Perkins hangs up his Beasts of Bourbon hat and steps into a more mellow mode as he is joined by old friend and fellow Cruel Sea band mate James Cruickshank playing a few select, quieter shows around the country. ............................................................................................................................................................................................... |
SATURDAY 14TH JUNE, 2008. 8PM HARRY MANXConcession and Arts Council Members $39 Adults $42 ............................................................................................................................................................................................... |
THE AUDREYSJ WALKER
FRIDAY 9TH MAY. 8PM$32 & $35 SOLD OUT ............................................................................................................................................................................................... |
Saturday 15th March, 2008 MOSSVALE MUSIC FESTIVALSaturday 15th March - 'noon 'til dusk'The huge trees, open lawn spaces and tranquil ambience of Mossvale Park will again host the Mossvale Music Festival in March. The same free car parking, an extended array of food, wine and ale vendors but with more toilets this year all combine to make this a must on the musical calendar. All artists will be performing on the main stage in the sound shell this year, with extra speakers so that all areas of the park have excellent sight of the stage and quality of sound. ADULTS $40 CONC. & ARTS COUNCIL MEMBERS $35 UNDER 14 FREE Artists:Loudon Wainwright 111 (USA) Mia Dyson The Backsliders Ruthie Foster (USA, Debut Australian Tour) 'The Duhks' (Canada, Debut Australian Tour) Lisa Miller Liz Stringer & Adam May Lucy Wainwright Roche (USA, Debut Australian Tour) Jordie Lane |
SHOOGLENIFTYWEDNESDAY 9TH JANUARY, 8 P M ADULTS $25 CONC. & ARTS COUNCIL MEMBERS $20 UNDER 16 FREE GROUNDBREAKING SCOTTISH MAVERICKS SHOOGLENIFTY PUSH THE WORD 'TRADITIONAL' TO ITS LIMITS WITH THEIR UNIQUE BLEND OF DANCE VIBES AND ROOTS MUSIC. ............................................................................................................................................................................................... |
Saturday 17th November, 8PM |
Friday 12th October, 8PM Support: Abbie Cardwell. Triple J Unearthed winner."one helluva banjo pickin', harmonica totin', guitar slingin', honey voiced chick!" Just announced: Special student price U16 $10 Under 10 FREE ............................................................................................................................................................................................... |
Sunday 23rd September, 7.30pm |
Saturday 25th August Brian KennedyA prolific songwriter and master interpreter of lyrics, audiences around the world continue to praise his exceptional vocal talent. Brian's own love of music has taken him from a tiny Belfast terrace on the notorious Falls Road, to Broadway (Riverdance), the BBC (Brian Kennedy 'On Song' Television series), Europe, USA, Canada, UK, Japan and beyond. |
Saturday 14th July The GhostwritersGhostwriters are a stella line-up of members from the bands Midnight Oil (Rob Hirst & Martin Rotsey), Hoodoo Gurus (Rick Grossman) and Diesel (Lee Moloney) as well as producer/guitarist, Beau Young. Rock at its best and with a political message. |
Saturday 30th June Anne KirkpatrickIn 1991 Anne released her watershed album Out Of The Blue and took home an ARIA award and two Golden Guitars that year. Critics labelled her “a true revolutionary …the godmother of Australian new country” and declared “she is now, unambiguously, our finest country performer.” This year Anne again won a Golden Guitar for her new album, Showman’s Daughter. ............................................................................................................................................................................................... |
Saturday 12th May Ash GrunwaldIt is too simplistic to describe Ash Grunwald as just a blues musician. While it's true that his music is steeped in the delta blues tradition of the legendary acoustic musicians who proliferated in pre-World War Two America's deep South and the giants of electric blues who shaped rock and roll, it's the young Victorian's willingness to combine these influences with grooves and sounds common in contemporary music that sets him apart. ............................................................................................................................................................................................... |
21st April, 2007 Ross Wilson & the Urban Legends............................................................................................................................................................................................... |
Saturday 17th March Mossvale Music FestivalEric Bibb & Danny Thompson (USA/UK) Kevin Burke & Ged Foley (Irelan/UK) The Mammals (USA/Canada) The Audreys CW Stoneking Liz Stringer Jackie Marshall Floyd Thursby Bill Jackson ............................................................................................................................................................................................... |
12th January, 2007 Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill (Ireland/USA)Grammy Award Winners, Irish fiddle virtuso Martin Hays and American guitarist Dennis Cahill passes a rare musical kinship, ranking them among the memorable partnerships of our time. ............................................................................................................................................................................................... |
2006 |
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Location: Meeniyan Town Hall is located in the centre of the town of Meeniyan, on the South Gippsland Highway, Victoria. It is approx. 2hrs from the Melbourne CBD.
Seating Capacity: Up to 300. The usual format for our events is table and chair seating, table sizes varying from 4 – 10. Most events are BYO drinks and nibbles.
Disability Access: Full disability access – discount price upon application
Children: Children are welcome to most events and discount prices are available upon application.
Meeniyan Inhouse Production:
Stage: Size 8m x 5m. Access at street level, with 4 steps onto stage. Stage elevation: 1metre.
CAR access to back and side of building
Backstage: Large room with open fire, fully equipped kitchen from where home cooked gourmet
meals are served for artists. Please notify in advance of any special dietary requirements.
Production Contact: Jim Gallagher: Gallagher Audio and Lighting, email jdgags@hotmail.com
FOH and monitors: Nexo /Turbo
Shure beta 58 vocal mic, sennheiser, shure instrument mic. Mann M21 ambience mics.
Sound Desk: Soundcraft series 11
Lighting: 8 cans with gels and 4 row moving lights
******The above is standard – otherwise, you request it, we get it******
3 phase power
Foyer: Booking Office and CD Sales (assistance to sell CD’s available upon request, no charge)