Entertaining In Longreach

Following a slow start to the tourist season things here in Longreach and in particular Discovery Holiday Park Longreach (formerly The Gunnadoo) are in full swing.

Arriving in mid April country music artists Brooks and Magee (Denise Brooks and Bob Magee) have now settled into a performance schedule which consists of 4 shows per week in the Woolshed, the Park’s very own dining and entertainment facility.

The shows which commence at 7.00pm each Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are a mix of Australian Bush Ballads and Contemporary Country music together with some of the great Country Classics thrown in and are a huge success with the very appreciative audiences each show.  

Brooks and Magee have also taken the opportunity to showcase their talents to a wider audience performing at The Stockman’s Hall Of Fame, the Longreach Show and the local RSL Club.  

The duo will be in Longreach to the end of the tourist season in September.

Denise Brooks

Hi Country Music Friends

Finally I have moved into our new home. A very long drawn out six weeks but it was worth the wait as we have purchased a lovely home and we moved in last Tuesday the 8th July.

I have been in touch with TTT 103.9 here in Townsville and I have already presented 4 hours of country so I am back into the swing of things.

Could you all please keep the news items and whatever else you think that I may be able to use on my programs, coming through as I like to keep the listeners up to date with what is happening in Country Music Land. If you are touring up this way please contact me and I will arrange to get on-air interviews done.

My new contact details are listed below and looking forward to catching up with all the news.

Kind regards for now
Yours on Country Music Broadcasting
Barry Cannon

Phone: 07 4773 5995
Email: bigguncountry@bigpond.com

Craig Giles Update

2008 got off to a hectic start for the ever popular entertainer, Craig Giles. Now half way through the year and nothings changed. I think that Craig takes after his distant relation, the explorer Ernest Giles. There are many similarities such as their quiet natures, (unless Craig is on stage), and their love of travelling to new places. A little trivia that you may already know, Ernest was the first white man to see Ayres Rock.

Craig’s “Dance Party”, “Tribute Shows” and “One Man Shows” are all going extremely well. Each showcases Craig’s versatility and professional know how. Craig and Roz put a lot of thought and effort into each and every show and it pays off with return bookings every time.

Craig & Roz have just returned from their annual seven weeks Northern Tour and once again it was an outstanding success. There were many and varied shows over the seven weeks. Already requests for return performances are rolling in plus some new venues and agents that are eager to book him for his 2009 tour. Roz will have to do a lot of juggling to fit any more shows into Craig’s already packed schedule.

Latest Album: “Heart Of Australia” CD $25.
This is Craig’s twelfth album and is already proving to be one of his most popular to date.

There are only a few “Ghost On The Highway” and “This Ones For You” albums left so if you don’t have one in your collection avoid disappointment and grab one soon. $22 each + 5 p / h. All cheques and money orders to be made payable to C & R Giles please.

Work has started on Craig’s 3rd DVD and also another album.

Looking Ahead: Here are some 2008 shows that you may want advance notice about.
1st & 2nd November..Leeton CM Festival, NSW
8th November .. Wagga Commercial Club, NSW for the 2008 ACRA Awards.
29th November .. Griffith CM Muster, NSW

If you require further information on any of the above, please contact Roz at Big River Entertainment ph: 0408 597307 or email craigile@cobram.net.au

Keepin’ in touch,
Lorna
Craig Giles Official Website www.craigiles.com

PO Box 111, Finley 2713 NSW Australia
Ph: 03 5883 3089 / 0439 383049

Golden Saddle Award Finalists

Congratulations to all the entrants in the ‘New’ 2008 Golden Saddle
Awards – the New South Wales Independent Awards.
The inaugural ‘New’ Golden Saddle Awards entries were very strong, and reflected the level of talent and ability in Independent Country Music
in New South Wales.

It is with great pleasure that I announce the 3 Finalists who will perform on Saturday 13th September 2008 at The Galston Club

The 2008 Golden Saddle Award Finalists are:
• Matt Frost - www.mattfrost.com.au
• Sharon Lane - www.shazlane.com
• Drew McAlister - www.drewmcalister.com

The 2008 Golden Saddle Awards & Concert will be held at The Galston Club on Saturday 13th September, 2008.

The Finalists will be vying for 3 awards on the night:
1. The Coopers Golden Saddle Award – judged on the artist’s recorded and promotional material.
2. The Tomkins Golden Saddle Performance Award – judged on the artist’s performance on the night.
3. The Golden Saddle People’s Choice Award – judged on a combination of online votes (through the Galston Festival website - www.galstonfestival.com) and audience votes on the night.

Visit www.galstonfestival.com to find out more about the Golden Saddle Awards and the Galston Country Music Festival.

Wondara Woolshed Do

Join Us For A Week Of Great Country Music
7th - 14th October 2008

Tom Maxwell - Peter Horan - Ernie Constance - Peter Pratt - Rex Dallas - Craig Giles - Gary Gough plus Walk Up Artists - Bush Poets Brekkies with Chris & The Grey & Reg Phillips- Compere and stage manager Sam Burgess

Entry fees - $50.00 pp includes camping and entertainment Day Visitors Fri Sat and Sun - $15.00 pp no camping.

Enjoy bush camping - bush showers and toilets - camp oven cooking - sheep shearing demonstration - camp fire sing-a-long - Old time dance - Piggy Sue Challenge

Wholesome lunches and evening meals, hot or cold, morning and afternoon teas, cold drinks available etc. Available from Tuesday afternoon through to Sunday night Gates open 10.00 a.m. 7th Oct close 4.00 p.m. 14th

BYO Alcohol and Chairs

Enquiries: 02 69486128 or 07 4927 7282

www.http://users.tpg.com.au/thegrey/Festival.htm#Wondara

Reg Lindsay – No Dress Rehearsal
"The Highlights” 4 CD

This fantastic 4 box CD box-set celebrates the career of one of Australia’s most popular country music artists, the legendary Reg Lindsay. Along with contemporaries Slim Dusty and Smokey Dawson, Reg is one of the “founding fathers’ of Australian country music; his music and personality influencing the new breed of Australian country

music artists:

“Reg Lindsay will go down in history as a true great of Australian music. His classic hits sound as beautiful today as they did when Reg first recorded them. He is a master interpreter of song and this box-set is the ultimate collection of his great works.

“I can’t say enough good things about Reg ….. It’s all true and from the heart” – Lee Kernaghan

He has recorded over 65 albums and 250 singles; won three Golden Guitars at the Australasian Country Music Awards; been awarded the Order Of Australia for his services to music; had his own top-rating, nationally syndicated of television and radio programs; wrote more than 500 songs and toured every inch of this great continent.

“No Dress Rehearsal” encompasses all 45 years of this amazing career with an anthology of 74 Reg Lindsay classics, most of which are on CD for the first time. The package also includes an extensive biography and colour photos from all throughout Reg’s career, as well as stories and well-wishes from those who have worked closely with Reg over the course of his career.

“No Dress Rehearsal” is a celebration of an Australian country music Pioneer, and is undoubtedly an essential part of any country music collection.

Domenica La Macchia
Email: Domenica.LaMacchia@destra.com
Direct: 02 9433 4840
Cell: 0401 520219

Daniel O’Donnell - Mother’s Birthday Song

Irish sensation Daniel O’Donnell has released his first single ‘Mother’s Birthday Song’ from his highly anticipated new album due for release in the first week of November.

The new album will see Daniel return to his roots with a country album of classic hits such as ‘King of the Road’, ‘Me & Bobby McGee’,

‘Heartaches By The Number’, ‘Little Old Wine Drinker Like Me’, ‘Lucille’, ‘Back Home Again’, ‘Please Release Me’ and of course ‘Mother’s Birthday Song’.

In August, Daniel will commence his 10th Anniversary Tour to Australia, celebrating two decades of touring every second year. In Australia,Daniel has achieved 2 x Platinum & 3 x Gold DVDs awards. In the UK,he has achieved more hit albums this decade than any other artist with every album since 1988 charting inside the UK Top 10. He is is the only artist ever to feature in the UK charts for each of the past 20 years and his last 4 DVDs have all gone to #1 on the UK DVD Chart.

'Mother's Birthday Song' was written by singer songwriter John Farry who is regarded as one of Ireland's foremost singer songwriters. In fact Farry’s first song 'Lough Melvins Rocky Shore' was recorded by Daniel way back at the beginning of his career, and since then Daniel has gone on to record a further eleven of John's songs including 'Summertime In Ireland'. In addition John has also had his songs recorded by Margo, Ray Lynam and Brendan Shine to name but a few. Internationally John's big break came internationally in 1997 when he penned 'Mysterious Woman' for Eurovision, it reached number two and was sung by Marc Roberts.

Please note that Daniel's NEW Single 'Mother's Birthday Song' will be available for digital download only from July 5 through iTunes and Bigpond (www.bigpondmusic.com).

If listeners are having trouble finding the song you can direct them to our Blog site and on July 5 we will put up the direct link to purchase the song www.mra-news.com

Daniel O’Donnell will also be touring Australia in August. This will be Daniel’s 10th Anniversary AustralianTour. Tickets are on sale now and selling fast. Tour dates and ticket outlets have been provided below.

Tour Dates on Tours Page

Daniel O’Donnell is available for interviews on Tuesday 12th of August.
For further information or to arrange an interview please contact:

Domenica La Macchia
Email: Domenica.LaMacchia@destra.com
Direct: 02 9433 4840
Cell: 0401 520219

Kenworth Killarney Country Music Festival

The Kenworth Killarney Country Music Festival is set to rock Killarney, 2 hours south west of Brisbane, on the weekend of the 3rd, 4th and 5th of October 2008.

The line up includes talent such as Adam Brand, Adam Harvey, Steve Forde, Catherine Britt, Travis Sinclair, Paul Costa, & Shea Fisher. Over 10 hours of the best Australia has to offer country music!

Friday night will be the gala dinner where guests will have an opportunity to meet some of the artists and have a great dinner and dance the night away.

Saturday morning the 4th of October is the truck muster. 2007 saw more than 38 trucks lined up to be judged by the finest. That’s over $8million worth of trucks – quite an impressive sight. This is a FREE event and guests are encouraged to come and see this spectacle.

Gates open at 1.30pm for the live entertainment to begin. Over 10 hours of Australia’s top country artists to enjoy on stage. Bring the deck chair – bring the kids! This is a great family event. Bring the tent, campervan, caravan or truck! Stay the night. Powered and unpowered sites are available.

Sunday morning will be the Bush Poets breakfast. With a traditional slant to their contemporary poems and anecdotes, our widely travelled yarn-spinners will have you in fits of laughter and may even evoke the occasional tear drop.

Early bird discounted tickets available until the end of July.

Tickets are available on (07) 4664 1332 or go to www.killarneycountrymusic.com.au for further information.

Julie McMurtrie
0419 709 160
julie@jumpingfish.com.au

Slim Dusty Country Music Memories

Slim Dusty Country Music Memories 5th annual concert will be held on Saturday 1st November 2008 at the Kempsey Racecourse (undercover). This is a fundraising concert conducted by the Rotary Club of Kempsey West, to raise funds for the Slim Dusty Centre to be erected at Kempsey.

The afternoon program commences at 2.30pm with the Salvo Country Band (which were very popular last year) then at 3.30pm to 5.00pm

Steve Passfield (2008 Golden Guitar Instrumental of the Year winner) and his band. (His concert at the Kempsey RSL recently with Amos Morris was a sellout!)

The main concert commences at 6.00pm with Joy McKean, Anne Kirkpatrick and members of the Touring Slim Dusty Family, together with Amos Morris, Tom Maxwell, Dianne Lindsay, all supported by the past members of the Travelling Country Band.

Come along and enjoy 7 hours of great country music for a total cost of $27.00 (school age children free). All enquires to Bruce & Trish Woods, Phone: 02 65624795.

An Update From Michael Fix

Hello friends,    
 
3 special guitar extravaganza concerts coming up for Queenslanders. Bruce Mathiske has arranged 3 ³Sizzling Strings² concerts along with myself & Brisbane ³Django king² Ewan Mackenzie. This will be fun!
  
I have recorded a song with Qld singer/songwriter Keri McInerney, a haunting ballad written by Keri called ³Stay². We recently shot a film-clip. Stay tuned! Meanwhile, you can hear the song on Keri¹s myspace: http://www.myspace.com/mcinerneykeri
 

I¹ve created my own youtube channel, & have uploaded some new film clips. Surf across to: http://www.youtube.com/mfixyz for a look. I aim to keep adding new material. Feel free to add your comments!
 
For full details & web links to the above shows, just visit www.michaelfix.com & click Otours¹.
 
Till next time 
Best wishes
Michael
 
Michael Fix
http://www.michaelfix.com
http://www.youtube.com/mfixyz
http://www.myspace.com/michaelfix

PO Box 1194
Sunnybank Hills, Qld 4109
Australia

Country Music Radio Outreach

G'Day Country Music Presenters one and all:

Our Archive Section is interested in finding if possible from any listeners who may have copies the following Magazines that they no longer have a need for or are considering getting rid of the first of these Magazines is "Country & Western Spotlight" first published in November 1955 at a cost of Twelve Shillings ($1.20) in todays currency for a twelve month subscription . Country & Western Spotlight was distributed in Australia, the USA, England and New Zealand. This magazine was started off by Garth Gibson in New Zealand and contributions were sourced from such names as John Edwards (Sydney), Eric Watson (Sydney), Dot Barnhart from (Shreveport, LA. USA), George Tye (England) and John Cooke (New Zealand).

The first issue of "Spotlight" comprised of 16 almost unreadable pages on the cheapest duplicating paper, sent to some 60-odd people who were game enough to pay their 12 month subscription in advance.

The second group of Magazines our Archive Section is looking for is "Shorty Ranger's News Letter" Number 6 - between April & December 1990 and Number 13 - between August 92 and March 93, as well as any from 1995 to 2007. Our Archive section would be very grateful for any assistance you or your listeners could provide.

Thank you sincerely
Kind Regards

Barry Davis
for and on behalf of Radio Outreach

Australian Country Music Hall of Fame
Australian Country Music Foundation
93 Brisbane Street
Tamworth New South Wales, 2340

Phone: 02 6766 9696
http://www.acmf.org.au

Hermann Lammers Meyer

1961- A Love Song is to be purchased at www.cdbaby.com/cd/hermannlammersmeyer

please visit :
www.myspace.com/hlammersmeyer www.hermannlammersmeyer.de

Thanks DJs for having Hermann`s song, specialy What Goes On

(Hillcrest) and the Kleenex Teardrop Tissue (Western Heart) on air. Please keep on playing the good songs....and please tell your listerners about cdbaby.com

Anke

Kelly Hope
“Hopes school of country dreams”

Kelly Hope has been accepted into the exclusive school of music in Nashville, TN, USA. Here, she will attend a week of intensive private lessons and music career classes to help further her skills in songwriting and voice recording.

As well as attending classes at the school, Kelly will also have the opportunity to co-write with fellow professional musicians and songwriters from across America including Jason Blume (Britney Spears, Backstreet boys, Jesse McCartney), Don King (Reba McEntire, Sawyer Brown, Oak Ridge Boys), and Jerry Cupit (George Jones, Tim McGraw, Lonestar).
“It not only gives me an insight into the music industry abroad but also gives me the chance to meet up with other songwriters in which to collaborate with”, she says.

After attending the exclusive school of music in Nashville, Kelly will attend a private songwriting session with Kirsti Warner from ASCAP.

Kelly’s last tour of Nashville in 2005 included recording her much anticipated debut album. This time around, she aims to return to Australia with a wide range of songs to work into her next album.

For over 10 years, Kelly has been singing and songwriting both in Australia and overseas. Visiting Nashville is an opportunity of a lifetime for any songwriter “It’s not often you get the chance to work with such talented people from across the globe. You really need to make the most of every moment while you are there.”

Media Contact Direct: Kelly Hope 0413 700 443
Info@kellyhope.com
www.kellyhope.com
www.myspace.com/kellyhopecountry

Adam Harvey To Appear At CMAA Winners Concert

One of the biggest events to ever rock the coast is about to land, in the form of internationally acclaimed Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson, The Songbirds with Gina Jeffreys, Beccy Cole & Sara Storer, Adam Harvey, Felicity Urquhart, Bill Chambers and Kirsty Lee Akers.

This is a rare treat for the beautiful Central Coast of NSW, and showcases the cream of Australian Country music talent. This massive line-up of artists will guarantee all music genres are satisfied and is sure to entertain all who are lucky enough to reserve their seats.

After the highly successful Winners tour in 2007 the Country Music Association of Australia takes winners from the Country Music Awards of Australia on tour again to a select number of locations throughout New South Wales.

Australia’s number one crooner Adam Harvey will captivate you with his smooth vocals and cheeky lyrics, and his display of showmanship will reveal why he already has 7 Golden Guitar trophies. 

With a truck load of Golden Guitar trophies between them, this winning combination of artists will showcase Australia’s amazing wealth of country music talent.

Book now for Wednesday, July 16 at Mingara Recreation Club at 8pm. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketek Central Coast office - Ph 02 4349 7888 and are only $39.

Martina McBride Releases First Live Album And DVD

Martina McBride, one of the top female touring acts in the country, is bringing her powerful live
concert to fans with the release of Martina McBride: Live In Concert. The package features one of country music’s most dynamic and astounding voices live in concert DVD with a bonus eight-song live CD.

McBride’s angelic voice and poignant delivery have made her a Grammy winner, four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, three-time ACM Top Female Vocalist and one of Pollstar’s Top Female
Touring Acts across all genres. For the first time, fans can own live tracks of eight of her biggest hits including “Happy Girl,” “Concrete Angel,” This One’s For The Girls,” “Anyway” and
“Independence Day,” among others.

The bonus live DVD was recorded last September at Moline, Illinois’ I Wireless Center, for PBS’
Great Performances, which is airing across the country this month. Before a sold-out crowd,
Martina delivered back-to-back spellbinding performances including “Where Would You Be,”
“A Broken Wing” and “Wild Angels,” among others. Also featured in the package are the unforgettable classics “(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden” and “Help Me Make It Through The
Night,” from her Timeless album, as well as fan favorites from the road including “Over the
Rainbow,” Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” and Pat Benatar’s “Hit Me With Your Best Shot.”

DVD Tracklisting:

Martina McBride: Live in Concert in stores Saturday!!
Available through Sony BMG Music Entertainment

The Sunny Cowgirls
"Dust Will Settle Tour 2008"

Australia's favourite country music duo, The Sunny Cowgirls, are back in a very big way with a brand new album and scorching live show about to hit a town near you soon!

Sisters - Sophie and Celeste Clabburn - hit the country music scene in 2005 after signing with Compass Bros Records. They have released two

Class 55

ICM Nominations:
Power Source Music Group announces that the 14th Annual Inspirational Country Music Award Show (ICM's) will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2008, at 7 PM CST at the Trinity Music City USA Auditorium located in Hendersonville, Tennessee. T. Jae Christian's video, "This Is Where Jesus Would Go" from the new album, "Put Me Down Easy Lord", Has been nominated in the top ten videos of the year!

The annual Inspirational Country Music Awards are dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent among artists who perform Christian and Inspirational Country music and will be hosted by Multi-Platinum Recording Artist, Collin Raye.

The links below will take you to lot's of info!
www.universalsoundrecords.com

New Music
www.cdbaby.com/tjaechristian
www.cdbaby.com/tjaechristian2
www.cdbaby.com/tjaechristian3

Check out ricks site!

T Jae Christian

Scotland The Brave

Featuring Sean O'Boyle, Greg Moore, Sam Dundas, Annalisa Kerrigan, Andrew Fuller and Marcus Holden performs at the Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington NZ not NSW! this Saturday, July 19th at 2pm and 8pm.

After shows in Melbourne, Tasmania, Brisbane, Sydney, Auckland, Adelaide,Toronto (Canada), Perth and rave reviews this spectacular event featuring Pipes, drums, choir and Orchestra ("a roaring success" - Sydney Morning Herald) is not to be missed. For details on bookings etc see http://www.scotlandthebrave.ca/

The Southern Cross Fiddlers has a new website and has opened its doors in Melbourne with three times Golden Fiddle champ Marcy Taylor at the helm, see www.southerncrossfiddlers.com.au
We will resume our next fiddling term for the Sydney chapter of the SCF on July 22nd at 7pm at the Paddington Uniting Church, in Oxford St. We've got lot's of ideas for music and performing this term so please come join us. You can ring Anita MacGregor on 0405 053744or email almcgregor@unwired.com.au.

Karen Jackson, our colleague in Brsbane and her family band "Fiddlesticks" are presenting 5 Fiddle Workshops this year a "The Cottage" at 300 Waterworks Road, Brisbane.

24th August Irish & Beyond - with Sebastian Flynn
31st August Jazz Violin - with Luke Moller
21st September Scottish Fiddle - with Emma Nixon
28th September Bluegrass Fiddle - with Hamish Davidson
11th October Electric Violin Clinic - with Fiddlesticks

For more information go to http://www.fiddlesticks.co.nz/lessons.html

Stay well and we hope to see you at one of these events!
Marcus Holden

Greenwich Park Jamboree
13th September 2008

Walk Up Artist Concert 10AM - 6PM $5.00 Under 16 free
Huge Woolshed Dance 7.00PM - ??????? $20 under 16 free
BYO drinks, nibbles, jokes & smiles
Bookings essential for Dance… Call Patti: 0248298335 0432253057
“Free Camping”or "Swag In Shed"' Entertainment from:

Patti McKinnon, Midnight Riders, Jamie Agius, Outlaw Ian Miller, Bobby Silk, Triston Severs,
Celtic Crossroads, Dusty Field and The Battlers

Annual Fundraiser for Big Hill Rural Fire Service…
they will be cooking good food throughout the weekend at reasonable prices.
Goulburn Country Music Association will be cooking breakfast..
Good Bush Tucker throughout the weekend

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