April Birthdays

What's Jade Been Up To?

Hi Folks

I hope you had a great time over the Easter break. On Easter Saturday I had my show at Bankstown Workers Club … and if you want a REAL experience … any time you have an opportunity to go to this club … it is like something you will only see in Las Vegas … but on a mini scale ... and the show was great.

We had a really FANTASTIC show on New Years Eve at Blacktown Workers Club in Sydney … and my back-up singer of many years J.J. HORNE was a real hit on the night … boy … what a great time was had by all … and it was a full house with all 600 people up on their feet with the longest conga line when I sang “RUNNING BEAR”. It is such a great club.

Early January I was invited to perform at the Wauchope Country Music Festival … and it was just the greatest time … and it gave me the opportunity to once again catch up with my great mate FRANK IFIELD. He is such a nice guy and gentleman … and as usual, he gave his all to helping run the festival in the most professional manner. Please give this some thought next January … just before the Tamworth Country Music Festival … as Wauchope is such a lovely town with all facilities … and the festival is certainly one of the best organised and run.

Then it was on to Tamworth … and the constant complaints from fans of the re-occurrence from year to year of the blatant rip-offs from the motels and hotels (some hotels and motels inflate the prices, by in some cases, DOUBLE the price of a room for the night during the festival) … and in the case of drinks in some hotels, well the same happens … the prices are jacked up to rip off the fans … and as soon as the festival is over … the accommodation and drinks prices revert back to normal.

NOT GOOD ENOUGH GREEDY BUSINESSES IN TAMWORTH.

When will you ever learn that if you keep your prices REASONABLE … the fans will keep coming back … and they will stay longer … because their disposable dollar will go further over a longer period … hence all these businesses will do better in the long run. Not rocket science … just common sense.

PLUS …it was a bit of a bummer compared to other years … as the number of people in town for the Country Music Festival was estimated to be half the anticipated 50,000 (the opinion of some police) … and unfortunately, politics played a part with the infiltration of a few mainstream entertainers and their management using a couple of prominent country music singers to hone in to get a piece of the action (and of course … the country fans money). Sad really when you consider that some of these country music stars openly promote this association … whilst at the same time are naïve to the fact that the very mainstream stars they invite onto their records and shows in Tamworth and maybe a couple of other instances, wouldn’t have a bar of reciprocating … because reality is that the average mainstream fan doesn’t … and never will … relate to country music. 

Controversy and conflict never solved a problem … but right now, it is common belief that the Tamworth Country Music Festival has many problems which need addressing urgently by some competent organisers.

Recently, I did a cruise on the Pacific Dawn out of Brisbane … and it was FANTASTIC. Boy, this is the way to go for a holiday as when you get on the ship, you unpack you bags once … then pack them up again when getting off the ship … and getting around the ship is so easy with lifts everywhere and everything was top class … the food and all facilities were just first class … and must say that the two shows I did were a real “hoot”. I am so looking forward to the next time.

Speaking of cruising … the “BLUE SUEDE CRUISE” is coming up in November … and with over a dozen top rock ‘n’ roll stars and bands performing for the week we are on board … what a great event this is shaping up to be … and the ship “RHAPSODY OF THE SEAS” is one of the best. There are still a few tickets available … go to www.bluesuedecruise.com.au … and have a look at the whole thing.

I am still working on tracks for a new CD … and when I get closer with this I will let everyone know … however I have been performing a few new songs which will be on the new CD, in my shows of late … and the reaction has been really fantastic.

See you soon I hope.

Jade

Kismana Music News

Musings from Rhonda Parker - Music Director, Boyup Brook Country Music Club

25 Years of Country Music Festival in Boyup Brook and this one would be too good to miss. With
over 40 hours of Country Music, workshops, free concerts, street entertainment and Bush Poetry -
Boyup Brook will be the place to be from February 17 - 21.

An amazing line-up of artists from across Australia will provide all patrons a plethora of Country
Music for this world renowned Festival.

On the bill will be Tania Kernaghan, Sunny Cowgirls, Pixie Jenkins, Brian Letton, Connie Kis
Andersen, Carter & Carter, Rose Carleo, Graham Rodger, Amber Joy Poulton, Frisco, Norma Kelly,
Ronni Rae Rivers, Fitzroy Xpress, Terry & Jenny Bennetts, Debbie Beckett, Tony Wagner - to name
just a few along with special guest Compere Ernie Dingo.

All artists are keen to 'strut their stuff' at Boyup Brook known as one of the Big 4 festivals in
Australia. The aim of the committee is to provide Country Music for all ages - there will be plenty
for the young ones as well as the old favourites for the 'not so young'. See the website
www.countrymusicwa.com.au for all the information you require for Western Australia's only
Country Music Festival. Make the place to be in February 17th - 21st - Hot Country

And other news from WA …

The popular Curtin radio 100.1 fm ‘Born in Boots’ Christmas party was held on December 13 and
sold out in just one afternoon.

The 500+ attendees braved the blistering hot afternoon to be entertained by three of Perth top
bands Frisco, Outback and Redwood with special guest appearances by newcomer, Roxy followed
by Kate Linke and a floorshow by the Girls Gone Gospel quartet.

The Born in Boots Christmas Party is a Curtin FM Radiothon event supporting The Salvation Army
Christmas Appeal, and resulted in a room full of food and toys donated by the patrons attending
the event.

In other radio news, Sport FM 91.3 has been granted a full 24/7 license by the ACMA and is
planning to play country music when not broadcasting sports. The station is currently seeking
material to enhance its library and presenters to fill program positions. Professional training has
been offered and interested parties can contact producer, Irene May on 0418 1941 53.

19 year-old Wongan Hills local, Chelsea Basham, has been selected as one of 20 finalists to
compete in the 31st Toyota Star Maker final. She will now prepare to battle it out for what is widely
recognised as Australia’s oldest and most prestigious music talent search. Sponsored by the All
New Prado, the event takes place in Tamworth on Sunday, 17 January 2010.

After her re-location the East Coast, Ronni Rae Rivers has made big waves this past year as finalist
in the Golden Saddles Awards and now in the prestigious Golden Guitar Awards in the ‘Best New
Talent’ category – also to be held during the Tamworth 2010 Festival.

New albums in the pipeline and scheduled for release in 2010 are expected from Allan Spowatt and
Tracie Redding.

Bunbury Agricultural Society has had a busy year building the profile of country music in their
region with club events every fortnight and the hosting of a successful Country Music Show in April
this past year. Positive feedback from the audience of 500 strong, lead to the decision to hold
another event in April 2010 and if successful again, plans are in place to make this an annual
event.

Recent uploads to YouTube include WA’s iconic performer, Norma Kelly with "If I Could Only Fly"
and the multi-talented Joel Smoker with 3 songs; ‘Heaven’, ‘Lighthouse’ and ‘Spiritual Eyes’ from
his recent Gospel concert. Filming was carried out at Kulcha where Joel performed with his band
‘The Firebrands.

The songs join his other YouTube uploads from previous concerts by Joel – they are ‘Smile’, ‘The
Road to Nullagine’ and ‘Red Dog’. Joel too, has a new, re-vamped website that can be found at:
www.joelsmoker.com

Other sell out and successful concerts held in WA this last quarter included the WA Showcase and
another Girls Gone Gospel – all promoted by WA Country Music Promotions.

Wayne Pride launched his show: ‘Hero’; the Roger Miller Story on Nov 26. It was so well received
that his goal for 2010 is to take it to California, USA and perform it for the Rogers brothers.

After two years with the popular band; Cruisin’ Deuces, lead singer Peter Hacking has decided to
go it solo, taking time out from his busy gigging schedule to concentrate on writing songs.
With a career spanning nearly thirty years he plans to work on and record his accumulated
material, eventually releasing it on CD.

In the songwriting arena, Debbie Beckett has enjoyed some success of late, winning and placing in
several competitions. Connie Kis Andersen too has enjoyed the privilege of co-writing with some of
Nashville’s hit writers, Deborah Allen being the most recent.

Artists resident in WA and making the annual sojourn to perform at the Tamworth 2010 Festival
include Kingsley Day, Billy Higginson; Vicki Lee; Kate Linke; Chelsea Basham and Connie Kis
Andersen. All have hectic schedules and commitments. Keep an ear and eye open for their
activities in the official program.

Kismana Music

Cessnock City Country Music Festival

The Fourth Annual L J Hooker Cessnock City Country Music festival for 2010 commences on Friday May 21 and concludes on Sunday the 23rd. East Cessnock bowling club, Neath Street Cessnock is the venue again this year. Friday night features Paul Costa and band with special guest Victoria Baillie – cost $20. Saturday night is the Wolverines with tickets $25. Both shows start at 8 pm and tickets are available from the club on 02 4990 1444.

Daytime shows artists include –

Saturday: Tara Naysmith, Lee Forster, Holly Wilson, Grant Richardson,

Jodie Crosby, Steve Passfield and the Bob Katz. 

Sunday’s line up is Lisa White, Kel-Anne Brandt, Bob Pigott, Makaylie Foodie, Mitchell Shadlow, Donella and Darren Coggan. These shows are in the main auditorium and start at 10:30 am.

The Bush Balladeers show will start at approx 10:25 am with Ernie Constance finishing at 5 pm. Others on the programme are the Australian Country music & Balladeers Assoc from Hexham, Slim Newton, Christina George, Greg Bain, Allan Lavender, Ken “Chainsaw” Lindsay and Lynette Guest.

Backing is supplied by the Charlie Boyter band.  Entry to these shows is by a Gold Coin donation.

Regards,

Kevin Parsons

Robert Mizzell – Redneck Man

This new album of Robert's is another one hell of a good album. Congratulations Robert, a great choice of songs so I can imagine a few hits coming up here.

The List of tracks are as follows

Joy

What Have Brothers 3 Been Up Too?

The boys have been working hard around the traps. After a busy time in Tamworth, they’ve performed in Gulgong, at Tigers Balmain, St Marys, Mudgee, The Central Coast Country Music Festival and The Royal Easter Show.  Now it’s off to St Albans Folk Festival.

‘Where the Eagles Fly’ the Brothers 3 album has been very successful selling on ITunes and is being picked up by radio stations in the USA.

The boys would like to thank their fans for their continued support across Australia.

Brothers 3

Doug McIntyre ‘Capital News’ Male Rising Star

Australian Independent Country Music Awards
album available at: dougmcintyrecountrymusic.com.au
 “The Man Who Might Have Been” recounts the heroic tale of a boy off the land from Balranald in Western NSW who “traded a plough for a rifle”.
Young Michael Powell and thousands more, payed the ultimate sacrifice to keep our world free. His mother and mothers across the country mourned their passing until their dying day.

“Lest We Forget, Ah Lest We Forget, those men who might have been...”

Doug McIntyre

Tracie Redding Releases Her 1st Single

Hello all!

Well finally, my debut single release ahead of my album.  The track 'utopia' is ready for airplay and distribution & the official release date is Saturday April 17th.  I will list all the details below for distribution via your networks, at your leisure.

I am in the process of updating myspace & getting my website ready for online purchases of the CD which is my main focus this week.  Thankfully, I am surrounded by the talents of the 'world of technology' which has extended to the artwork & design of my CD single cover & my website.  I am very spoiled and also, incredibly grateful to my good friends, Binita & Dan Watts @ Skyfire Creative for all their guidance and support.

Below are the details of release and some dates where/when the track will be aired, performed & available.  All other performance dates will be loaded on myspace & my website this week and beyond:

• CD single release April 17th 'born in boots' Curtin FM 100.1 - Brendon T Moylan
• TV Performance & interview April 23rd FOXTEL Channel 183 'aurora' - The Couch
• In store Saturday April 17th Purple Ear Dianella - Abbotts Music Kelmscott
• Direct by contacting 0400779898

Once the website & myspace link are operational I will let you all know.

I would like to thank all of you for supporting me over the last year or so.  The country music community & performers are an incredibly giving and supportive crowd of people.

The biggest thank you to Steve Hill for his professionalism, patience :-) and guidance through this process.  It was a real adventure & a pleasure to work with Steve who somehow managed to hear what was going on in my head and put it beautifully to music.... thanks Steve.

Take care guys!
Tracie Redding

Canterbury Country Presents Concert For Barbara

An all star beefit show for Barbara Tomkins
Thursday 29th April 2010
8pm in the Starlight Auditorium – Canterbury – Hurlston Park RSL Club

Tickets: $20.00 pre-booked or $25.00 on the night

Featuring Baccy Cole, Urban Stone, Darren Carr, Allan Caswell, Chris E Thomas, Lucky Starr, Wendi Jackson & Glen Abin, Rob Wilson, Sharnee Fenwick, Dwayne Elix, Makaylie Foodie, Steve Passfield, Tall Timbre, Luke O’Shea, Alby Poole, Christie Lamb and surprise guests … subject to change,
Hosted by Bob Howe & Nicki Gillis with the Hillbilly Heaven Band

Following Barbara Tomkins being diagnosed with cancer at Tamworth festival time,
she has undergone intensive radiation and chemotherapy.
Her friends have rallied together and there will be a benefit to help Barbara with her fight, on
Thursday 29th April 2010, 8pm at Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club in Sydney.

Bob Howe

“Back to Basics”

Music Session & Campfire Festival welcomes all folk, country, blues or bluegrass music lovers and music makers

Inviting those who enjoy the simple things in life, such as singing, camping, campfires and living with nature, to a special weekend of relaxation, sessions, music and merriment.

Muffets Road, Quialigo
Just ½ hour from Goulburn….. Follow the signs from
Windellama Road, Goulburn, Marulan, Tarago or from Bungonia.
Fundraiser for Windellama Rural Fire Brigade

First Weekend of May each year
30th April -- 2nd May 2010
Friday night campfire
Saturday….Walkup Entertainment from 11am-5pm

Tank water for drinking only (no showers)
Featuring singers, muso's, poets and more!
Camp Oven Food & drinks at affordable prices:
No bar facilities: BYO chairs, voices, instruments
(so you can join in) AND all weather gear + long johns

Ph  4844 7118 email countryradio_carolyn@hotmail.com
(there is an underscore after radio)    Tickets Adult $20

Please let us know if you are coming ASAP for catering .

Oooooppss!!!  Don't forget the damper cooking competition.

Cheers.........Carolyn & Bruce

Alan Jackson Receives A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

On April 16, 2010, at 11:30 am, Alan will be immortalized into entertainment history when the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce presents him with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremonies are open to the public and all of Alan’s fans are invited to

come out and experience this once in a lifetime honor with Alan, Denise and their girls.
 
Alan's star will be at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard, just steps from the famous Graumann's Chinese Theater, Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum and the Kodak Theater, the site for the Academy Awards.  John Travolta, The Doors, Judy Holliday and Billy Graham's stars are all close by.

Emma Smith

Legends Show

For those of you that might have tickets or are possibly going to be going to the following Legends Show, please be advised of the following change:

Mickey Gilley has had to cancel his performance on May 1, at the American Music Theatre in Lancaster, PA, due to health issues from his fall in late 2009.  His booking agent, Al Embry of Al Embry International advised me that Mickey, although he has currently returned

to performing at his theatre in Branson, MO, that traveling long distances would not be good at this time.   When Mickey has been cleared to tour again, we hope that we will be able to reschedule him for an appearance for one of AMT’s Legends package shows.

In Mickey’s place we are excited to announce that lovely and talented Lorrie Morgan will be added to the show along with Mel Tillis and John Anderson for both shows.  This will be a great show.

Marty Martel

Junior Saddles Competition Introduces Music Workshops For Youth

The Junior Saddles Competition is back in 2010 and is kicking off with Heat 1 in Wagga Wagga on May 1st and 2nd.

With 5 heats this year in Wagga Wagga, Dubbo, Central Coast, Armidale and Sydney, the grand final will be held at the 2010 Rooty Hill RSL Total Country Weekend on October 9th in Sydney.

The Junior Saddles competition is open to aspiring country music stars, aged between 13 and 18 and living in NSW.

In addition to the competition, Junior Saddles is introducing music business and performance workshops. These workshops, again directed to young and aspiring musicians, will be held on the Saturday of each heat, and conducted by multi award winning singer songwriter, Donna Boyd.

The Vocal Basics and Performance workshop will cover singing basics, breathing techniques and performance skills. Students will be evaluated in a fun and stress-free environment where the emphasis will be on confidence building. Fee - $22.00 incl. GST for performers only

The Music Business Basics workshop will focus on the background of the music industry, including details on how to create your first album or EP release, publicity and marketing basics.

Parents are encouraged to attend the Music Business Basics workshop so they can gain an understanding of what is required to support their child’s music career.
Fee - $22.00 incl. GST (Artists)       Fee - $11.00 incl. GST (Parents)

Junior Saddles Competition Heats 2010

Wagga Wagga – May 1st / 2nd
Dubbo – June 5th / 6th
Central Coast – July 3rd / 4th
Armidale – August 7th / 8th
Sydney - September 4th / 5th
**FINAL** Sydney – October 9th

The overall winner of The Junior Saddles Competition 2010 will win $1000 to put towards their music career and will perform at the prestigious Golden Saddles at Rooty Hill RSL on October 9th alongside some of the country music industry’s biggest names.

For more information and to register visit www.juniorsaddles.com.au

Katania Lee

It’s Tea On Tuesday For Sarah McMonagle

“I wrote this song when I was at the CMAA Collage Of Country Music in January 2007, to sing at the graduation concert. I’m so pleased to be able to tell you Mrs Maple’s story” – Sarah McMonagle

The 2nd single to be lifted from Sarah’s debut album is the title track – Tea On Tuesday. The radio single will be complimented by a video, shot by award winning director Duncan Toombs. The track introduces the listener to a lovable neighbourhood busybody, Mrs Maple.

With a new single and video clip Sarah prepares to perform at the Urban Country Music Festival in Caboolture, QLD. With performances scheduled for Saturday May 1st at the Songwriters Cafe and the Next Generation Station plus the Farewell Concert on Monday May 3rd. Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall will also be treated to a pre-festival performance by Sarah on Friday April 23rd.

Sarah’s next project won’t be of the musical kind but an interstate transfer from Brisbane to Sydney in June. The 2008 TIARA winner is excited about the move and believes the relocation will only benefit her music career.

Tea On Tuesday is an album full of Sarah’s original material produced by Matt Fell (Sara Storer, Sam Hawksley, Paul Greene, McAlister Kemp). The release of her debut album, has earned Sarah a finalist spot in the 2010 Queensland Country Music Awards in the category of Female Vocalist of the Year – the inaugural awards will be announced on April 30th as part of the Charters Towers Country Music Festival.

Just sometimes, an artist comes along who’s so fresh, so original and so impressive that it takes your breath away, and Sarah McMonagle fits that category.
Sue Jarvis – Capital News November 2009

Kris Katsanis

Flat River Band

Between cutting tracks for the new project, writing ,and doing songwriter showcases here in Nashville it has been pretty busy on top of gearing up for what is sure to be a blast this summer touring!  FRB is coming to a city near you. Special thanks to Anna and everyone over at The Mix 92.9 for making our April 15 th tax day a great time. Also to Holly and every one over at the Nashville post Office, you and your staff are amazing host as always .

Be Sure to tune in to WKDF  this Sunday from 6-8pm to hear FRB featured on the locals only show . Tuesday night hear the complete band live at 12th & Porter this will give you a taste of what you have to look forward to  this summer

Congratulations to our friends John and Charla Steele for finishing first in two races Saturday and Sunday bringing home second place over all in the Force Five Regatta at Percy Priest Lake. If you are a fan of the modern art world check out Charla's website http://kenzartcreations.com . She does a wonderful job!

The Flat River Band will be doing a full concert at Sun Beach Club, Sun Records first officially licensed live venue located in down town Gallatin. Then the following weekend we will be going back to our stomping ground to play the Azalea festival . See dates below for details.  Thank you to all the fans that have downloaded and purchased our self titled project! Click on the link below to go to the official website of the Flat River Band.

Flat River Band

Selling Fast, Get In Early To Avoid Disappointment.

Oz Country Music Festival
Be part of
Fiji’s First Country Music Festival

Featuring
John Williamson, Bill Chambers, Felicity Urquhart & Glen Hannah, Jonah’s Road, Ashleigh Dallas Band and more to be announced.

August 1st – 7th 2010
Cost from $2299.00 per person

Twin Share includes:
Return Airfares from Sydney
Return transfers, 7 nights at a 4 Star Resort in Fiji
All Meals, Country Music Festival Tickets
Nightly entertainment, Firewalking Show
Welcome cocktail party
Canapes every afternoon during happy hour
Free Scuba Lesson, Free Snorkel Hire and more.

For more details call Country Music Holidays 1300 799 987

Michelle Costigan & Jenny Haslem

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