2013 Festival features: CONCERTS • DANCE • workshops • POETRY • COMEDY • MARKETS • STREET Music • PIANO STREET ART
OVER 40 ACTS including: JAN PRESTON’s Boogie Woogie Piano, RIOGH Celtic Band, GLENY RAE VIRUS and her Playboys, sultry Blues Rock by MINNIE MARKS and luscious Eastern European music by CHAIKA . . . “A universe of music in Dungog, Hunter Valley, NSW” Accommodation and camping available
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Early Bird Season Pass 1/8/13 – 1/10/13 Full Season Pass Local Full Season Offer 1/8/13 – 20/9/13 Saturday Day Pass Sunday Day Pass Group Bookings: Jackie Luke 0417 679 139
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Contact Planet Dungog Website Email Phone Festival Office
www.planetdungog.com planetdungog@gmail.com Jackie Luke 0417 679 139 214 Dowling Street Dungog
Festival Organisation Festival Director Program Manager / Website Volunteer Co-ordinator Fundraising Production Sound Co-ordinator Production Assistant
Jackie Luke Dianne Pope Greg Wilson James Melville
Stalls Community Co-ordinator Treasurer Logo Design Website Development Program & Flier Design
Margaret Flannery Pauline Cambourne Royce Burns Julie Fitzgerald Lyndel Wilson Jane Richens Tabbil Forest Design
Our Sponsors
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SETTLERS ARMS
Green Level and In Kind Support Blackwattle Studios, Dungog Shire Events, Dungog Shire Council, Dungog Shire Community Centre, Nancy Knudsen, Dungog & Clarence Town CWA, Dungog Chamber of Commerce, Dungog Chronicle, Radio Dungog, Dungog Visitors Information Centre, Borthwick, Wilson and Mitchell, Dungog Antiques and Design Emporium, Country Affair, Dungog Pharmacy, Mitre 10 Dungog, Jerome McClintock, Bank Hotel Dungog, Dungog Quilters (Shirley Bradford, Catherine Pitkin, Valerie Cross, Larraine Laverty, Carol-Ann Cummings, Pam Neilson, Jackie Luke, Norma Kingston), Lyndel Wilson Ecco Design, Julie Fitzgerald, Ross and Marilyn Milford, Pearce’s Bandon Grove Transport, Peter Hannan Building, Philip French Painting, Rodney Wade Building, Shelton’s Bus Services, Williams River Plumbing, Bank Hotel, Yeranda Barrington Tops, Camyr Allyn Wines, Mohini Beauty, About Time Beauty, Repurposed Products, Pauline Cambourne, Denis Bourke, Greg Wilson, Ethel Luke, Wallarobba Hall, Robin Connell, Ron Brown
Welcome Jackie Luke – Director Planet Dungog Dungog is a real gem. Set in the foothills of the Barrington Ranges, alongside the beautiful Williams River, it’s a charming old style Australian town. Since moving to Dungog Shire in 2007 we have discovered a warmhearted, hospitable community simply brimming with activity. Culture abounds. You can find music of all persuasions (folk, jazz, classical, rock, country), in addition to poetry, dance and film. It is this growing arts scene which prompted us to consider staging a music festival in the spring of 2013. The result is a fabulous two and a half day festival using our great venues across town, and showcasing some fifty acts from Dungog, the Hunter, and beyond. Our festival is entirely volunteer driven. Dianne Pope, who heads our volunteer team, has worked hard with the Dungog community to secure funding for the festival. Planet Dungog simply could not happen without the generosity and enthusiasm of business and individuals. As director of a new festival it has been a privilege to work in such a vibrant setting, and to see it come to life. And now we have it – a true “grass roots” festival In Dungog. We invite you to step on to the world of Planet Dungog in October and make it happen.
Volunteers OUR TEAM NEEDS YOU! Join our Volunteer Team and work for your Season Pass. MC’s, Venue Managers, Ticket Office, Raffle Sellers and more www.planetdungog.com
Sessions
Dungog has great places to make music informally. Check out the Bank Hotel, the Royal Hotel, Settlers Arms, and the RSL. You’ll also find lots of open air spaces at cafes and eating places around Dungog.
Jackie Luke, Planet Dungog Inc.
Around Dungog – Planet Extras STRUT YOUR STUFF ChillBillies Blackboard
Keen to perform at Planet Dungog Music Festival? Major sponsor ChillBillies Café will be hosting a Blackboard Venue all weekend. Talk to MC Chris Fraser and put your name down for a spot. First come first served so get in early. You’ll be seeing a few booked artists there too – the wonderful duo Andy Rigby and Polly Christie from Victoria, and 2 Piece Sweet (the name speaks for itself). ChillBillies, the place to be this weekend.
CWA Poets Morning Tea
Lawson, Paterson or your own literary bush offerings are all welcome at the Poets Morning Tea hosted by award winning poet, Peter Mace. Register at the door to secure your spot, and order a delicious morning tea from the Dungog/Clarence Town CWA. Entrance to the event is by gold coin donation to the Planet Dungog Music Festival.
FUNNY BONE
“The Ukelele is mightier than the Piano” Discuss! Comedians Alan Glover & S Sorrensen step on to Planet Dungog for the duration of festival. Join G & S, John O’Brien, Danielle Scott and others on Saturday at the RSL for the Comedy Forum as they debate this contentious issue. Short submissions also welcome from the floor!
WORKSHOPS
– Tips from the Experts
Guitar from the Feet Up
Sat 10 – 11am Uniting Church Hall Matt Zarb explains special techniques in stringing and tuning an acoustic guitar. Tweak your guitar to your particular needs and learn as you grow with playing it.
Penny Whistle
Sat 11-12am Uniting Church Hall Sought after Penny Whistle tutor Bill Wiseman can take you through the finer points of Irish music for this versatile instrument. BYO whistle.
Introductory Lap Steel Guitar
Sat 1-2pm Uniting Church Hall Dan Musil has taught Lap Steel for more than 10 years around Australia. Trip and Tricks for this great instrument.
Mark Jackson Ukestration Workshop
Sat 10 -12am Doug Walters Pavillion Much in evidence at Planet Dungog Music Festival, uke enthusiasts won’t want to miss this mass gathering with Novacastrian Mark Jackson at the helm. Watch also for the Ukastle Ukestra performance at the RSL at 4pm Saturday.
DANCING FEET It’s official – dancing is good for you! Join a class and try something new.
Belly Dancing for Beginners
Sat 2.30-4pm Primary School Hall Learn the classic moves, hip flicks, hip turns, figure of 8s and how to shimmy.
Inland Navigators Family Dance
Sat 5.30-7pm Primary School Hall Dance to The Inland Navigators who have been playing and calling dances for over 30 years. This is a free event- bring the whole family.
PIANO STREET ART, MARKETS & STREET MUSIC Look for decorated pianos all over Dungog – as we celebrate our featured instrument in all its forms. Have your photo taken with a piano and send to our website planetdungog@gmail.com Sample local produce, watch buskers, get involved, have fun.
PLANET DUNGOG KIDS
Balkan and Israeli dances with Chaika
Sun 1-2pm Primary School Hall Dances taught and led with live music (suitable for children).
Sunday & Sunday at Dungog Primary School hall. Michelle Laucht Percussion workshop, Gleny Rae Virus Kids Show, Doug the Reading Bug, Chaika Eastern European Dance, Libby Keating and much more… Check the Blackboard outside the Primary School hall for starting times & program updates.
MUSIC FOR EVERYONE
RAFFLE
Jan Preston
Our featured instrument is the PIANO. Who better to showcase this versatile instrument than internationally renowned Boogie-Woogie pianist, Jan Preston. James Theatre – Friday night. Not to be missed.
“These boots are made for walking”
….all the way to the James Theatre on Saturday night to see the Nancy Sinatra / Lee Hazlewood Experience. Zoe Carides & Scott Holmes pay tribute to this unique musical pairing.
Jazz @ the Settlers
Major sponsor The Settlers Arms transforms itself into a Jazz venue each afternoon of the festival. On Saturday hear Paul McNamara’s Hunter Connection as it delves into raunchy blues as well as jazz standards and jazz tinged pop songs. Paul McNamara has led many groups in his career as a jazz musician. He currently holds the piano chair in Ten Part Invention, a jazz orchestra full of celebrated Australian jazz artists. Now that he lives in Dungog he’s playing with local musicians in yet another version of a spontaneous group full of different influences and surprises. (Paul McNamara piano, Dave Pudney double bass, Sally Corbett alto sax/vocals, John Bliss drums, Lenny Burgess guitar and guest vocalists.)
Art Music Dungog
If “Classical” music is your passion then this dedicated concert is just for you. Dungog Shire has an active art music scene and featuring in the Saturday afternoon concert at the Uniting Church is the superb duo Megan Edwards (Voice) and Sally Hunt (Piano), as well as a selection of local guests. In addition you’ll hear original string compositions from Green Tea Serenade, and the unique voice of Ben Palumbo (When Mother Comes to Visit) with Ann Palumbo on Double Bass. From Chaika and wearing their “classical” hats are Susie Bishop (Voice) and Emily-Rose Sarkova (Piano) who are an established Sydney classical duo.
Our fabulous raffle is available from the Festival Office, and our volunteers around the festival. Pre festival at Dungog Creative Crafts & Fabrics and Dungog Antiques. ONLY $5 1st Prize: Stunning Larrivee P-03 Mahogany Parlor Guitar, valued at $1300 in case! As played in space by Chris Hatfield. Donated by Jack’s Music Newcastle / Larrivee 2nd Prize: Beautiful handcrafted quilt or wall hanging with musical motifs valued at $600. Created by the Thursday Quilting Group Creative Crafts and Fabrics, Dungog 3rd Prize: A two night stay at “Yeranda at Barrington Tops” specifically in “Elouera” cottage for two persons to the value of $375. Donated by Yeranda at Barrington Tops 4th Prize: Six course dinner for two including a complimentary bottle of wine at Rattler’s Restaurant, Carriageway, Dungog valued at $110. Donated by the Carriageway Dungog
FILM @ The famous JAMES THEATRE Chill out on Sunday morning and take in a music film. Searching for Sugarman is the story of two South Africans who set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock ‘n’ roller, Rodriguez.
WHERE TO EAT - DUNGOG Barrington Bakers: 233 Dowling Street Coffee Bean Café: 234 Dowling Street ChillBillies Resturant: 205 Dowling Street Country Grub: Dowling Street Dungog RSL Bistro Restaurant: 100 Lord Street Dungog Bowling Club Chinese: 56 Brown Street Bank Hotel: 270 Dowling Street Royal Hotel: 80 Dowling Street Café Dungog: 122 Dowling Street Settlers Arms: Cnr Dowling & Brown Streets
Performers BIOS PLANET DUNGOG 2013 A
Blue Goose Band Sat 2-2.45pm Sun 2-2.45pm
Anglican Hall Doug Walters Pavilion
Brother Johnstone
Sat 1-2pm Uniting Church Sat 8-8.45pm RSL Sun 2-2.45pm RSL
Andy Rigby and Polly Christie
Sat 10-10.45am RSL Sat 5-6pm ChillBillies Sun 12-12.45pm Doug Walters Pavilion
When the sublime sounds of one of Australia’s leading folk harp exponents (and makers) meets the honeyed vocals of a world music and choral diva, you’re in for a rich feast of music. Andy Rigby specialises in Celtic and Latin American styles, while Polly Christie sings jazz, gospel, Indian and a whole lot in between. A sublime acoustic experience…..
B Battlers Ballad
Sat 3.30-4.15pm James Theatre Sun 4-4.45pm Anglican Hall
Chloë and Jason Roweth and Bill Browne together are “Battlers’ Ballad”. The band’s enthusiasm for playing under-sung Australian traditional and contemporary music is clear from their striking arrangements. Featuring strong lead vocals, guitar, mandolin, bouzouki and percussion, their sound is open, fresh, vibrant and inventive. “Battlers’ Ballad” is a story of the battlers, convicts, bush workers, bushrangers and the life on rail and road - made from the songs of the kitchen, the verandah, the shearers’ huts, the front bar of the local and around the campfire. The Battlers’ Ballad Live DVD is out now. www.rowethmusic.com.au
The Blue Goose Band brings together a broad range of experiences and the love of a wide range of music. They perform refreshing interpretations of their songs, which include traditional folk, jugband, blues and jazz standards, interspersed with original compositions. Sonia Bennett’s powerful voice is supported by multi-instrumentalists Max Gregory and Bruce Stavert, playing guitar, slide guitar, banjo, mandolin, piano, ukulele, and harmonica with Ralph Mitchell on bass. All of this is combined with a whimsical approach to playing that makes them fun to watch and great to listen to.
Blue Moon Duo Sat 4-4.45pm Sun 3-3.30pm
Anglican Hall Uniting Church
When two friends get together once in a blue moon to play music... they call themselves – what else – Blue Moon Duo. Their style is mostly folk and they love performing vocal harmonies and original compositions.
Spawned from the rich volcanic soil of the Macedon Ranges, Brother Johnstone are four brothers (from at least one mother...) pounded by rhythm, entwined by melody and melded by harmony into a stumbling, rumbling musical beast. Brother Johnstone combine awardwinning songwriting and storytelling with rich and layered arrangements of acoustic guitar, dobro, cello, bass, drums & 4-part harmonies. They deliver thoughtful laid-back grooves, bouncing folk hooks, wide abounding soundscapes and stompin’-funkin’ acoustic blues.
C Chaika
Sat 2-2.30pm Sat 7-7.45pm Sun 5-5.45pm
Uniting Church James Theatre James Theatre
Sydney based quintet Chaika is both eclectic and beautiful, fusing traditional elements of Balkan and European music with original music tinged with jazz and Celtic. Audiences have been spellbound by performances to packed out venues in Sydney and festivals across NSW. Chaika will not only enchant you with their expressive and intricate instrumentals, but also with their haunting vocal solos and exquisite 4 part female vocal harmonies in a diverse range of languages. Their influences range across the world beginning with Klezmer, then to Balkan melodies, eastern rhythms, jazz infusions and Celtic colourations. Let your ears travel the world with this little taste of heaven.
Chris Fraser Sun 10-11am
Doug Walters Pavilion
Close to Forever
Sat 9-9.45pm Anglican Hall Sun 11-11.45am RSL
from Alice Springs to The Arctic Circle and most points in between. Armed with only an acoustic guitar and his astonishingly strong voice, Mason-Cox is a one man powerhouse on stage.
The Doctor’s Wife
Sat 11-11.45am RSL Sun 11-11.45am Doug Walters Pavilion Chris is MC for the Planet Dungog Acoustic Blackboard Venue at the beautiful Chillibillies Café in the hub of Dungog. A singer songwriter who writes from the heart, he has played all over the world and has been on the edges of the folk scene since his first acoustic gig at the age of 17 at the old FOLK ATTIC in Kings Cross in the early 60s.In the true folk tradition he has been writing and stealing songs ever since. Chris makes unusual string instruments including experiential harp guitars and biscuit tin banjos and has recorded three CDs.
Christopher Cady Sat 8-8.45pm Sun 5-5.45pm
Doug Walters Pavilion ChillBillies
Close to Forever is an exciting new project from two seasoned performers, Dale Caldwell (Voices from the Vacant Lot, Martenitsa) and Ben Fink (The Whitlams, Lior, Voices from the Vacant Lot). With just their voices and one guitar, they render favourite rarities and uncover gems from the likes of Tim Buckley, Elvis Costello, Cat Power, Nina Simone, Jack White, Billie Holiday. “Every once in a while you get invited to a very special evening and Sunday night at the Red Rattler was one! Dale Caldwell & Ben Fink were so good, each song was followed by almost total silence. No one wanted to break the sonic spell by clapping first” Geoffrey Datson.
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The Doctor’s Wife is a Newcastle based trio who play an eclectic range of music in the acoustic domain. They have been performing for a number of years around the Hunter Valley, playing at folk club events, street festivals and smaller festivals like St Albans. Contemporary and traditional songs and tunes as well as original material fill out their set lists. Well developed harmonies feature in many of their songs and an increasing body of instrumental pieces featuring clawhammer banjo are also presented.
David Mason Cox
The Do Riders
Fri 10-11pm RSL
Christopher Cady plays Ragtime Blues in the Piedmont style – sort of stride guitar really – and, drawing from the works of the old bluesmasters such as Blind Blake and the Rev. Gary Davis, Mississippi John Hurt and Blind Willie McTell and so many others, he puts out an authentic performance that is nonetheless all his own. With two CDs out so far it is also possible to take him home with you for later…
David Mason Cox is well known to Australian audiences. His second album Tripping Upstairs was play listed on over eighty radio stations around the country, named Album of the Week by several stations around the country including Sydney’s 2SM and his song The Challenge was performed by Jeff St John during the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney Paralympic Games in 2000. The new CD This Is What We Do continues to explore his accessible mix of rootsy country rock and pop. The blend of sinuously clever songs once again demonstrates his originality, wit and integrity. Little wonder he delights programmers, critics and fans alike. Mason-Cox has played in venues
Fri 7–7.30pm Sun 2-2.45pm
James Theatre Anglican Hall
The Do Riders play blurgrass, a contemporary bastardisation of bluegrass, old-timey, alt-country and folk. This Novocastrian and Bulahdelahian foursome all sing, play double bass and mandolin (both home-made), ukulele, guitar and banjo and a trumpet. They are focused on stuff that is at times, strangely selected, perhaps a little lyrically odd and is able to be danced to drumless. As one punter recently opined – ‘The Do Riders are utterly joyous, even when exhibiting occasional domestic disharmony. They clearly enjoy themselves.’
DOUG
Sat 7-7.45pm Doug Walters Pavilion Sun 1.30-1.50pm Anglican Hall
DoUG – a quintessential Australian name for a quintessential ukulele group. It is entirely accidental that we share the brand with Doug Walters, Dungog’s famous cricketing son. But we do have some things in common. We play. We’re in a team. And when we’re in form – we’re great! You be the umpire.
Dungog High School Sat
1-1.45pm
Fancy
Sat 11-11.45am Sun 1-1.30pm
James Theatre Settlers Arms
Ordered chaos with new takes on Waits, Cohen, Presley, Boxtops, plus some original originals. A bit jazzy, a bit misc, a bit boopity-boo, let this trio play with your mind in the nicest way.
Frozen
Sat 8-8.45pm Sun 2-2.30pm
Anglican Hall ChillBillies
Doug Walters Pavilion
DUNGOG High School is very proud of their musicians who have built a well deserved reputation both in the local area and in Newcastle and beyond. As well as taking part in School Assemblies and Formal occasions, our Music students have travelled to various venues including Starstruck, Tocal and Music Festivals in the area. Over the years the group has opened and closed the Dungog Film Festival and performed in the Annual Street Parade. Each year we see more and more gifted students at Dungog High and it is a pleasure to work with these talented and generous students who offer their time to represent Dungog High.
E Exploding Happiness Sat 10-11pm
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Glover & Sorrensen Barbara Webb and Kevin Adams are a Sydney duo who create and perform their own brand of original jazz/folk. They have performed widely in Australia, and overseas. Of their recent album “Skin” Don Bannister wrote … “This album is far from frozen, grey, dark brown or dead. It has a warm oozing liquid sensuous feel with bright colours and is very much alive. In fact this is one fabulous album.” In Folkus Magazine.
G Gleny Rae Virus and her Playboys Sat 9.15-10pm Sun 4-4.45pm
Exploding Happiness (Exhap) has been blasting out psychedelic funk, Latin jazz and world music for twenty years. In the words of the great George Clinton “Free your mind and your ass will follow”. The phat rhythm section and powerful horn section will get you dancing.
as one of Australia’s most versatile and entertaining country trios. With a rapidly expanding repertoire of western swing, hillbilly, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and blues, the trio can make any classic their own, or any of their originals sound like classics! The secret to their versatility lies with the multi instrumental nature of Gleny Rae Virus who swaps between fiddle, squeezebox and guitar, and the guitar and lapsteel maestro Roy Payne. Dougie Bull is an entire rhythm section unto himself, slapping away on the upright bass with unrelenting regularity. Their band new release Whojigadandy is brimming with genre defying songs, clearly influenced by their recent tour of the Midwest and southern states of the USA. Recorded in Lawrence Kansas and Newcastle Australia with US producer and musician Mike West (Truckstop Honeymoon) and Newcastle musical legend Robbie Long, their second album clearly demonstrates a willingness to subvert the dominant paradigm.
James Theatre RSL
Two new albums, two tours of the USA and countless gigs and festivals around Australia have cemented Gleny Rae Virus and her Playboys
Sat 1-1.20pm Sat 3-3.50pm Sat 6 -7pm Sat 10-11pm Sun 2.30-2.50pm Sun 4-4.45pm
James Theatre RSL ChillBillies Anglican Hall James Theatre James Theatre
If you love comedy then you’ll love Glover & Sorrensen twice as much. Not one, but two comedians, performing one of the hardest tricks in the book: two-handed stand up. What’s harder is improvising much of the content around the event you’re attending and the audience you’re with. These guys are funny! Glover & Sorrensen have been generating huge laughter around the country with performances at Woodford Festival, the National, Illawarra, Cobargo, Port Fairy, Yackanadanadah, and Yungaburra Folk Festivals.
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Primary School Hall CWA Hall
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One for the Road
Matt Zarb
2.30
Newcastle People’s Chorus
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Kent Daniel & Bill Wiseman
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Battlers Ballad
Wartime Sweethearts
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Fancy
RAPT
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One for the Road
Ukastle Ukestra
Comedy Forum
Nerds & Music
SQ3
Doctor’s Wife
Andy Rigby & Polly Christie
RSL
The thomsons
Blue Moon Duo
Ruby Blue
2 Piece Sweet
Putty Road
Phil Bates
Andy Rigby & Polly Christie
Blackboards all arvo
2 Piece Sweet
Lunch & Music Parade Dungog High School Music Students
Mark Jackson Ukestration Workshop
Doug Walters
Blue Goose Band Waltzing Jack
Libby Keating
Springtide 3
Anglican Hall
Saturday 12 October – day time
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Paul McNamara’s Hunter Connection
Jazz @ The Settlers
When Mother Comes to Visit
Twist of Blue
Green Tea Serenade
Emily Rose Sarkova & Susie Bishop
Classical Concert
Brother Johnstone Lap steel Guitar
Bill Wiseman Penny Whistle
Matt Zarb - Guitar from the feet up
Workshops
Inland Navigators Family Bush Dance
Sally O’Loughlan Belly Dancing for Beginners
Banging Buckets & Drums - Kids Michele Laucht
Dance & Kids
Poets Morning Tea hosted by Peter Mace
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Settlers Arms
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Chillbillies
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Doug Walters
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Anglican Hall
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David Mason-Cox
RSL
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Jan Preston One Woman Boogie Show
Do Riders Springtide 3 Paul McNamara and Sally Corbett Duo
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James Theatre
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Friday 11 October – evening
Riogh
Gleny Rae Virus & her Playboys
Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazelwood Experience
Chaika
James Theatre
Brother Johnstone
Exploding Happiness
Grimick
Anglican Hall
Glover & Sorrensen
Close to Forever
Frozen
Twist of Blue
DINNER BREAK
Minnie Marks
RSL
One for the Road
Jumpin Fleas
Christopher Cady
DOUG
Doug Walters
Fancy Twist of Blue When Mother Comes
Settlers Arms
Local & Vocal
Uniting Church
Kids all arvo
Poets Morning Tea
Primary School Hall CWA Hall
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Chaika
Hoo Haas
Gleny Rae Virus & her Playboys
Green Beaver
Brother Johnstone
Matt Zarb
Inland Navigators
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Glover & Sorrensen & Raffle Draw
Glover & Sorrensen
Minnie Marks
2.30
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Kent Daniel & Bill Wiseman
1.30
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12.30 Grimick
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11.30 Riogh
The thompsons
RAPT
Green Tea Serenade
Christopher Cady
Blue Goose Band Frozen
Paterson Pluckestra
Harlem Swing
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Ukestral Voices
(Check Blackboard for Times)
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Blue Moon Duo
Ruby Blue
Newcastle People’s Chorus
Gleny Rae Chaika Libby Keating Clowns Face Painting
11.30
www.planetdungog.com or check out the blackboards at the Planet Dungog Festival Office 214 Dowling Street
Wartime Sweethearts
Battler’s Ballad
Putty Road
Do Riders
Nerd & Music
Andy Rigby & Polly Christie
Doctor’s Wife
11
Blackboards
Chillbillies
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Close to Forever
Chris Fraser
Doug Walters
Inland Navigators Family Bush Dance
Primary School Hall CWA Hall
11
DOUG
Church Service
Anglican Hall
Uniting Church
10.30
RSL
Settlers Arms
Searching for 10.30 Sugarman
Film
James Theatre
Blackboards all evening
Glover & Sorrensen
Chillbillies
Jumpin Fleas
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Sunday 13 October – day time
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Saturday 12 October – evening
Green Beaver Sun 3-3.45pm
RSL
Green Beaver are a contemporary three piece Sydney blues rock band that pride themselves on a diversity of grooves and funky rhythms. Green Beaver have 2 CDs Leave it to Beaver and Good Wood (the most recent) and are hoping to be back in the studio with a new CD in the New Year. Green Beaver have played consistently in Sydney’s inner west since 2001 with residencies at the Lansdowne and Town Hall Hotels plus other gigs.
Green Tea Serenade
Sat 2.45-3.15pm Uniting Church Sun 3-3.45pm Doug Walters Pavilion
Grimick
Sat 9-9.45pm RSL Sun 12.30-1.15pm James Theatre
An honest, acoustic, folk-rock style, Grimick are an energetic group of singer/song-writers who never stray far from the essential ingredients - great rhythm, a contagious melody, and something to say…. With seemingly no upward limit to their vocal range, they are capable of both power and tenderness, humour and passion. Combine this with ripping guitar riffs and solos, smooth harmonies, earthy percussive rhythms and arrangements on conga, trumpet, ukulele and piano – and you have a special live act not to be missed. Grimick have captivated audiences & received outstanding reviews at festivals and premier live music venues all over the country.
Harlem Swing
They are an all singing collective of string players performing original songs with an alternative folk bent. With a penchant for tea brewed fresh from the garden and tunes in 7, diverse influences are imbued through alluring choruses, hypnotic grooves, soulful ballads and dance tunes. Inspirationally refreshing ... with lashings of sunny toe tapping warm heartedness.
Sun 5-5.45pm
RSL
Get rhythm with this crack-art Jazzabilly outfit driven by Philip Ricketson with his two-chord Telecaster and unique vocal delivery: a lyrical jester and musical throwback. Michael Ward belts his lame ass assortment of drums, rattles, crashes and buzz saw blades to propel the group along with the rhythm of an old tractor that won’t say no. The swampy groove of Alistair Lowke gets all eleven toes tapping, while Penny McBride with her fancy pants trumpet lends a unique jazz tone to many arrangements within The Hoo Haas fifty song repertoire..... a hillbilly jazz noire experience.
I Inland Navigators
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Hoo Haas
Settlers Arms
Playing Jazz as it was. For many years now, Jiri the bouncin’ Czech and his Harlem Swing have been enchanting audiences at festivals and many public venues. Jazz which comes from the heart of a musician is the jazz we love. Most of the great jazz came from the 20s and 30s when great swinging jazz bands roamed this Earth. Planet Dungog will come alight with Harlem Swing, a hot little ensemble playing the music of the great jazz era. So hurry, and catch these great survivors in action! Jiri Kripac cornet/vocal, Ian Esplin bass, Keith Bedggood guitar/banjo and Pauline Wright vocals. The Harlem Swing’s motto is “Get Jazz, Get Happy!” There will be no foot left untapped!!
Sat 5.30-7pm Primary School Sun 12-12.45pm RSL
Thirty four years together as one of Sydney’s premier bush bands, this group formed out of a performance of Australia’s classic folk musical ‘Reedy River’. Inland Navigators continue to this day with great versions of traditional songs, tunes and dances, self penned material and contemporary Australian and Country favourites. Come along to the big family bush dance on Saturday, or hear them in concert. From the smallest, intimate venue to the big concert stage, the ‘Navies’ will give you a lively, rollicking good time.
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Jumpin’ Fleas
Jan Preston Fri
9.30-11pm
James Theatre
Jan Preston’s earliest musical memories were of singalongs at the piano with one Aunt playing boogie/ stride piano and another on violin. All the Prestons sang and played some instrument, even if it was only eggbeater or tea chest bass. Born in the South Island of NZ, she studied classical piano and singing from an early age, and always loved performing live. After completing a music degree, she joined the infamous Red Mole Theatre troup in Wellington, toured NZ with Spilt Enz, and was musical director for the legendary and enormously popular Red Mole Cabaret shows in Wellington. At this time she was asked by Sam Neil (then a film director) to write music for a documentary he was making, and Jan has been composing for films ever since. In the late 1970s she moved briefly to New York where she heard many of the great r’nb piano players, came back to NZ and formed the rock/ reggae band “Coup D’Etat” who’s song “Doctor I Like Your Medicine” was a no 1 hit., and then moved on to Sydney where she has lived since1980. Jan is a fulltime composer, songwriter, and piano player who has specialized in mastering the piano boogie tradition, thus becoming known as Australia’s “queen of boogie piano.” She has played many music festivals in Australia, NZ and Europe, composed and performed music for silent films, and continues to write film scores for NZ and Australian drama and documentary. Jan has won 3 Awards for Best Film Score, and 2 for Best Australian Female Blues Artist.
Sat 9-9.45pm Doug Walters Pavilion Sun 10-10.45am RSL
The Jumpin’ Fleas are a ukulele ensemble from the Blue Mountains in NSW. Their repertoire contains all time favourite songs done in true Fleas style. Quirky arrangements, finger picking, triple strums, stomp box and four part harmonies - these are the ingredients that go into the recipe that makes the pineapple pie that is - the Jumpin’ Fleas.
K Kent Daniel and Bill Wiseman
Sat 11-12am Uniting Church Hall Sat 4.30-5.15pm James Theatre Sun 1.30-2.15pm James Theatre
L Libby Keating Sat
1-1.45pm
Anglican Hall
WITH ONE VOICE is a theme concert with a humorous slant. With a minimum of serious commentary and plenty of audience participation, the show rollicks along at a lively pace, covering some of the finest and most important protest songs sung through the ages and the role they have played in our history right through to the present day. In fact, a feature of the show is What’s Your Gripe? - the creation of a brand new protest song during the performance. It can almost be guaranteed, therefore, that every member of the audience will leave with something to protest about!
Matt Zarb
Sat 10-11am Uniting Church Hall Sat 2.30-3.15pm James Theatre Sun 1-1.45pm RSL
Kent is blessed with a versatile voice, a wry sense of humour and a solid collection of songs including many originals. He plays a number of instruments including guitar and Irish bouzuki. In addition to his song repertoire he accompanies Bill Wiseman who is arguably one of Australia’s most accomplished Whistle players. While playing flute in the Australian Army Band, he discovered traditional Irish music then began a journey that has become his life’s passion. Bill has since developed a flowing and authentic style and with his huge repertoire he is always welcomed at sessions, dances and festivals. Pick up a few tips for yourself at Bill’s workshop on Saturday.
Matt is an innovative singer/ songwriter/ instrumentalist with a swag of stories, songs and a guitar style unique to himself. His craft has carried him to stages of all shapes and sizes all over the world and back and landed him in Harrington N.S.W. After many recordings Matt will be bringing his latest project “Old as Dirt” to the festival. Matt performed on the bill of the well known guitar concert series in Kentucky USA the “Acoustic Guitar Masters Series” and collected first prize at the “National Busking Championships” in Tamworth Australia in 2010. He’s not country he’s not blues he’s not classical he’s bits and pieces of all of it. A Matty
Zarb performance is fun for all ages! It’s exciting, full of kicking, stomping, guitar, harmonica, mandolin playing and songs of his life and times.
Minnie Marks
Sat 7-7.45pm RSL Sun 3-3.45pm James Theatre
There is something to be said about an artist when their biggest fans are other musicians, some musicians are talented and then a rare few who are truly gifted, the latter being the case with Minnie Marks now a regular on the major festival circuit. With an insane talent that’s out of control playing what she calls dirty sweet rock & roll this young singer/songwriter/guitarist/multi instrumentalist is being compared to everyone from the likes of John Butler, Janis Joplin, Ash Grunwald, and even the late great Billy Thorpe. Touring a new album release this bombshell explodes on stage pushing the limits of her guitar, vocals and performance, kicking arse and playing to packed out shows, leaving little doubt everybody is touting her as ‘the next big thing’.
N Nancy Sinatra / Lee Hazlewood Experience Sat
8-9pm
James Theatre
Lee as her partner, giving birth to pop’s oddest Beauty and the Beast. Together their hits single-handedly created a genre dubbed “saccharine underground”. Now, the Nancy Sinatra/Lee Hazlewood Experience pays homage to this unique pairing, in a tribute going where no band has gone before. Zoe Carides is Nancy Sinatra, Scott Holmes is Lee Hazlewood backed by a great band – David Rowley (Drums), Mark Bradridge (Bass) John Encarnacao (Guitar) and Michael Roberts (Keyboards).
Nerds and Music
Sat 2-2.45pm RSL Sun 1-1.45pm Doug Walters Pavilion
O One For the Road
Fri 11-12pm RSL Sat 5-5.45pm RSL Sat 10-10.45pm Doug Walters Pavilion
Nerds & Music is a folk-parody duo from Newcastle, composed of Clark Gormley and Wayne Thompson. Performing original songs, Nerds & Music aim to reveal the semiotic truths behind everyday existence by forensically dissecting subjects such as mowing the lawn, mumbling and the colour brown. Clark brings to the duo a reputation for witty poetry and songwriting, a legacy of his long courtship with the written word. Wayne is a more recent resident in the world of songwriting, and brings his ‘less is more’ sensibility to the duo’s musical arrangements. The Nerds like to deliver satire coated in choctopped harmonies. Nerds & Music has released two soon-to-be-criticallyacclaimed CDs titled All At Sea and Courage in the Face of Absurdity.
Newcastle Peoples Chorus Sat 5.30-6pm Sun 1-1.45pm Nancy Sinatra’s career was dead when she met writer/producer Lee Hazlewood - he played her “These Boots Are Made For Walking”, told her to “sing like a 16-year-old who goes out with 45-year-old truckers,” and it became a worldwide hit. Her star ascending, the label asked for a duet. She insisted on baritone
The People’s Chorus is a union choir with an emphasis on social justice and workers’ rights. Its members combine these concerns with a love of singing. Musically, the emphasis is on “a cappella” singing; that is, singing without backing instruments in three or four-part harmony. The repertoire of the Chorus ranges from traditional union songs like “Solidarity Forever”, to songs in the Folk tradition such as “If I Were Free”, to modern songs like “Power in a Union”. The repertoire does of course vary over time, as new songs are introduced and others are retired.
James Theatre Uniting Church
Originating in the Southern Highlands near Sydney, One for the Road is an up-tempo folk rock group with a lively sound, influenced by The Pogues, Mumford and Sons and the Lumineers. Blending genres of folk, blues, and rock with their Irish roots, they combine acoustic guitars, mandolin, banjo, bass, drums and strong vocals to create their own unique style. With catchy and sincere originals as well as dynamic arrangements of well-known folk classics, you’re guaranteed to be up out of your seat or at least singing along and tapping your toes!
P Paterson Pluckestra
Sun 12-12.45pm ChillBillies
We’re an upbeat community ukulele group who meet and play weekly
at Paterson under the tutelage of Mark Jackson. We play and sing an eclectic range of mainly popular songs from many eras, from the Tin Pan Alley era to contemporary, some with harmonica accompaniment. We practice regularly, encourage skill, have a lot of fun and team spirit and we put plenty of energy into performances that engage with audiences and encourage them to sing along.
Paul McNamara & Sally Corbett Fri Sat
Festival, Port Fairy Festival and The National Folk Festival in Canberra. Peter is the 2012 Australian Bush Poetry Champion, a three times winner of the Golden Damper Competition in Tamworth and was Reciter of the Year at the National Folk Festival. Peter has released two CD’s, “C’mon for a Laugh and a Cry” and “Australian Made”.
Phil Bates Sat
3-3.45pm
Phil has been playing traditional folk music from Australia, England, Ireland and Scotland for the past 45 years. As well as his solo performances, he spent five years touring and recording with well known Newcastle folk band The Rum Culls in the 1980s. He has a personal relationship with the music he plays and sings, which he communicates to the audience with his quiet, gentle wit.
Putty Road Sat 4-4.45pm Sun 3-3.45pm
Peter is a performer and writer of Bush Poetry who has entertained audiences at most of the major Folk and Country music festivals in Australia, including The Gympie Muster, Tamworth Country Music
Sat 10-10.45am Sun 4-4.45pm
James Theatre Doug Walters Pavilion
RAPT combine their many talents, instruments and fine vocal interweaving to present material sauntering from originals to Leonard Cohen to The Stranglers, to Hungarian Gypsy tunes, Irish & Appalachian folk songs and torch songs from the Jazz repertoire – all with their own RAPT stamp. Their own material includes a piece written for 2 double basses – but they only bring one!
RIOGH
Sat 10.15-11pm James Theatre Sun 11.30-12.15pm James Theatre
Doug Walters Pavilion Anglican Hall
Peter Mace
Sat 9.30-11.30am CWA Sat 3-4pm RSL Sun 9.30-11.30am CWA
RAPT
Doug Walters Pavilion
8.30-9.15pm James Theatre 2-5pm Settlers Arms
Inventive music needs to be played with spontaneity, skill and passion. If it’s deeply embedded in the traditions of improvisation it should sound and feel authentic. That’s what Sally and Paul always aim towards in every performance. This time they’ve invited two other musicians; John Bliss and Tony Gutierrez to play with them. Their combination means an exciting blend of Jazz and Caribbean sounds. Paul McNamara keyboards, Sally Corbett alto sax/ vocals, John Bliss drums, Tony Gutierrez percussion.
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Putty Road combines the talents of Jane M Harding (vocals, mandolin, whistles, guitar) and Amanda Broberg (vocals, bouzouki, guitar). The repertoire ranges from Jane’s original songs through an eclectic selection of covers to tune sets from the Celtic, Old Timey and Australian traditions. All of this comes with a side serve of blues for good measure. Putty Road is a versatile and exciting combination featuring stunning vocals and great arrangements that is bound to delight.
Six-piece Celtic-Australian band Riogh, is steeped in the lively musical traditions of Ireland. Their music is passionate, transcendent, physical and sublime. Where they perform, audiences are swept along on an undercurrent of energy; a vocal and musical tour-de force which is joyful and compelling, subtle and original. Be it a classical Irish ballad, a traditional jig, a Henry Lawson lyric or a contemporary pop song, the band gives it the Riogh treatment. Here are songs of love and loss, of hearth and homeland; musical expressions of the human spirit; songs for modern times, which draw upon the wisdom of a culture rich in values and meaning.
Ruby Blue
Sat 3-3.45pm Sun 2-2.45pm
Anglican Hall Uniting Church
Springtide 3 Fri Sat
7.45-8.15pm James Theatre 11-11.45am Anglican Hall
T The thomsons Sat 5-5.45pm Sun 5-5.45pm
Anglican Hall Doug Walters Pavilion
Ruby Blue brings together the talents of two award-winning, established singer-songwriters in delicious harmony. Maureen O’Brien (Trad&Now Best Album Blues /Roots) and Anousha Victoire (1233ABC Music Awards Folk, World) perform their originals, and favourites of the Americana/folk genres. Influenced by folk/roots icons Dar Williams, Gillian Welch, Red Molly, Indigo Girls, The Waifs, they take audiences on an uplifting journey with soaring vocal harmonies, accomplished guitar and piano, and sheer infectious joy onstage. After sensational responses to their 2012 Newcastle performances of ‘Petticoat Pioneers’, tracing the history of the early blues women, this festival they explore ‘Keys to a Woman’s World’- songs by and about inspiring women.
Local Dungog musicians Jackie Luke (hammered dulcimer), and Greg Wilson (Celtic harp) make up one of Australia’s most distinctive duos. Joined by the versatile and innovative Canberra cellist Rita Gibson they boast a unique blend of more than 100 strings. Regulars at Chillibillies, Springtide may also be heard throughout the Dungog shire and at many festivals, and acoustic events around Australia. Jackie loves to take the dulcimer into new settings and recently played in the “Lord of the Rings” concert series with the QSO. Wearing two hats at this festival, Jackie and Greg are behind the creation of our brand new Planet Dungog Music Festival.
the thomsons (Scott and Jenny Thomson), have been part of the Newcastle – Lake Macquarie – Central Coast independent music scene for many years. Well known for their work with their former band Beeswing, they have played most of the East Coast Folk Festivals and are regulars at vineyards, restaurants and small independent venues with the emphasis on a fine acoustic sound and a listening audience. the thomsons have recently completed their debut CD which was launched in November 2012 and they perform on the first Saturday of every month at Hope Estate Cellar door.
SQ3
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Sat 1-1.45pm RSL
Two left handed players who swap bass and tenor ukes cause it’s easier than bringing their own and a right handed player who swaps between baritone, taropatch (8 string) ukuleles and banjolele. Mark Jackson, Jane Jelbart, and Danielle Scott make up SQ3 – seldom quiet, serendipitous quotient or simply questionable... playing accessible and upbeat originals with funky basslines, groove strumming and multi-part harmonies, plus a few covers they make their own. They have a lot of fun and make enough jibes at each other to have you wondering how they ever manage to have a serious, hardworking practice!
Megan Edwards and Sally Hunt are a vocal keyboard and cornet duo that blends classic jazz, Broadway tunes, and old time blues for elegant cocktail and dining entertainment. Both classically trained musicians, their repertoire draws from traditional classical, and easy listening ballads to theatrical themed shows and singalongs. Tailored concerts for weddings and parties are a speciality! Megan and Sally are local to the Dungog area and look forwards to entertaining you at the Planet Dungog Music Festival.
Sally O’Loughlin Sat
2.30-4pm
Sat 3.30-4pm Sat 7-7.45pm Sun 2.30-3pm
Uniting Church Anglican Hall Settlers Arms
Primary School
Exotic, flowing, graceful, belly dance is one of the oldest forms of dance. It’s also a non-impact, weight-bearing exercise and is suitable for all ages, with a whole range of benefits for health. Above all, belly dance is fun, and a great way to meet others and express your inner self! Sally O’Loughlin has been dancing for 19 years and teaching for 17. Dancing under the name Amina, she spent three years as part of a troupe and has taught in her own private studio. She brings a wealth of experience and a sense of fun to her classes. Beginners will learn many of the classic moves, hip flicks, hip turns, figure of 8s and learn how to shimmy.
2 Piece Suite
Sat 1-1.30pm ChillBillies Sat 5-5.45pm Doug Walters Pavillion
Vocalists Maureen O’Brien and Kathy Clarke come together as an acoustic A Capella Duo called 2 Piece Sweet. Their beautiful harmonies are an eclectic mix of material inspired by *Family - *Nature - * Spirituality - * Strong Women - * Love and Life. “Our influences and inspiration are our children, loved ones, great songwriters, stunning vocalists and the world around us.”
Ukastle Ukestra
Sat 4-4.45pm RSL
Ukestral Voices
Sun 3.45-4.30pm Uniting Church
This is a community choir with a little difference, i.e. a ukulele difference. Three to four part harmony arrangements of songs (Pop, Traditional Gospel, Jazz and World Music), but accompanied and performed on the uke. It’s a rich vocal sound with an underpinning of ukulele arpeggios and lead riffs. Check out what happens when you put it all together- it soars!!
V W Waltzing Jack Sat
Formed in late 2009, most members (ranging in age from 23 to 83) were new to music making until they joined the Ukestra Ukestra. Many are now dedicated ukulele aficionados and showoffs and have proven themselves to be crowd stoppers at various festivals from here to Hawaii. The UU are led by a professional musician who teaches musical skill, and discerning taste in song selection, arrangement and entertainment. Inspired by the likes of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, the Ukastle Ukestra presents old favourites and modern pop songs within the confines of the voice, uke, a ubass, an unpeccable dress sense and a stray bodhran or kazoo.
2-2.45pm
Doug Walters Pavillion
Wartime Sweethearts
Sat 1.30-2.15pm James Theatre Sun 5-5.45pm Anglican Hall
Louise Nutting is a Sydney-based singer, songwriter and front woman of expressionistic jazz-pop outfit Wartime Sweethearts. Current collaborators include Andy Vegas, Bryce Kerr and Ben Rayor. Spinning melodic, expressive pop with her jazz-based vocals and intricate piano work, her solo act also sees her utilising a loop pedal for a cappella pieces comprised of lush harmonies and body percussion..“[Nutting’s] quirky, adventurous and playful melody lines are just ridiculously charming.” Jim Cirile, Progression Magazine “Louise’s vocals are a thing of breathtaking beauty as she lightly delivers her words. This is pretty amazing stuff!” Triple J Unearthed
When Mother Comes To Visit A smooth blend of traditional Australian songs and tunes played with a classical flavour, thoughtful contemporary songs and some surprises.
Sat 4.15-4.45pm Uniting Church Sun 1.45-2.15pm Settlers Arms Sitting around with family and friends waiting for a rehearsal to start, somebody made the comment “see what happens When your Mum Comes to Visit” and so it was born. Ben Palumbo’s vocal gymnastics, including his unique whistle voice, are the feature in the original, jazz and French repertoire on offer in this ensemble. This year at the festival Ben features both Jazz and Classical repertoire.
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1 James Theatre
4 Doug Walters Pavilion
7 Uniting Church Hall
2 RSL
5 Chillbillies
8 Primary School Hall
3 Anglican Hall
6 Settlers Arms Hotel
9 CWA Hall
info & bookings www.planetdungog.com