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  2007 Tamworth January Festival
Artists gigs  (Tentative)
 
Tamworth Ragepage accepts no responsibility for gigs that are inaccurate or cancelled. This giguide is mainly to help you buy tickets as soon as possible. Please, buy the Official Guide when you arrive at Tamworth.
 
 
 
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2007 Tamworth Festival Dates
Friday January 19th to Sunday, January 28th.
The Festival Countdown will run from Friday, January 12th to Thursday, January 18th.
CMAA Country Music Awards of Australia, - 27th January 2007 -  Information Centre - 02 6767 5300
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Accommodation and Major Shows   www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au 
Events on sale now www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/ticketsales to book on line - phone 02 6767 5300.
West League and West Digger tickets go on sale 1st December
on line  http://www.wtlc.com.au   or phone    02 67 657588
Please check each individual venue for confirmation
Click here Tamworth Ragepage Gig guide for most of Australia
Click here 2007 Festival Information
Click here Tentative 2007 Venue Gig Guide
Click here for Linedancing events  All Levels Catered for!!!
5 Hour Drive
Kirsty Lee Akers
Mick Albeck
Kevin Anderson.
Neville Anderson
Candice Arlott
Luke Austen
Lesley Avril    Click here Artist Report Page
The Baileys  
Victoria Baillie
Melissa Bajric
The Barramundi Brothers
Rick Bartlett,
The Basics
Andy Baylor's Cajun Combo
Alec Beckett
Debbie Beckert
Nigel Beetson with Pete Riley
See Pete Riley
Beez
Sharon Benjamin
Kevin Bennett   (See also The Flood)
Terry & Jenny Bennetts,
Brad Bergen
Rob  Black
Arthur Blanch
Blow Flies
The Blues Bombers
Blue King Brown
Blues Cowboys  (Johnny Green's Blues Cowboys)
The Blues Preachers
Bluezone
Dee Blundell 
James Blundell
Owen Blundell
The BobKatz
Eric Bogle
Aaron Bolton
The Borderers
The Bostocks
Kate Botfield
Darryl Bowen
 Donna Boyd
Charley Boyter,
Lou Bradley
Adam Brand
John Brand
Katie Brianna
Reg & Gina Briskey
Lee Brittan
Karl Broadie
Tom Brooks,
Jeff Brown
The Browns
Michael Bryers
Colin Buchanan
Katrina Burgoyne
Sinead Burgess
Marian Burns  NZ (with Handpicked)
Bushwackers
John Butler Trio
Lindsay Butler
Graeme Butterworth
Kellie Cain
Chris Callaghan Show
Camille Te Nahu
The Camerons
Camp Oven Country
Rick Carey Album Launch
Rose Carleo
Mike Carr
Gary Carruthers(Mick Pealing with Dean and Carruthers)
Carter & Carter
Mike Casey
Rob Cass & The Cosmic Cowboys
Troy Cassar-Daley
Allan Caswell
Nick Cesta
Bill Chambers
Kasey Chambers
Greg Champion  Click here for more info
Barry K Chandler
Steve Charles
Nathan Charlton
Stephen R Cheney
Kim  Cheshire
Chester Story & The Glory See Story
Chet Romero
Chris & the Grey  Click here Merv Webster's Artist Report Page
Chrome Daddies
Darren Clarke Duo
Jennifer Claro Irish Dancers
Andrew Clermont  Click here for more info
Lynette Coad
Big Mal Coad
Michael Coad
Peter Coad
Virginia Coad
Graeme Coates
Darren Coggan
John Coker
Beccy Cole
Brock Colley
Travis Collins
Darren Colston
John Colville
Slim Connor
Graeme Connors
Ernie Constance
Daniel Conway (The Baileys)
Ashley Cook  & Kimberley Cook
Kimberley Cook
Cool Change
Roger Corbett 
(See Bushwackers)
Roger Corbet,
Dianna Corcoran
Kelly Cork
Diana Cormie 
Hannah Cosgrove
Costa Brothers
Paul Costa
Tracy Coster
Couch  Potatoes
Fred Coutts
Cowboy Pigs  
Cowpoke
Kristy Cox
Crakajak 
Ben Crick
Clint Crighton
Jodie Crosby
Kelly Crosby
David Croser
Tom Curtain
Hugh Curtis
Cyclone Jason & The Hurricanes
Rex Dallas
Brett Dallas
Samantha Dan
Scott Dan
Aaron Daniels Band
Karen Davey
Davidson Brothers
Scotty Dawson
Mark Day
Trevor Day
Terry Dean (Mick Pealing with Dean and Carruthers)
Doug Dekroo & Lonesome Train - See Lonesome Train
Peter Denahy
Dick Desert
The Detonators
Neily Diamond Show
The Distance Click here Artist Report page
Donella    (Click here Donella's  Artist Report)
Royden Donohue
Carol Donovan,
Nellie Donovan
Graeme Doubleday
Laura Downing 
Rod Dowsett
Dermot Doyle
Pat Drummond
Dale Duncan
The Durdins
Melanie Dyer
Barry Easton
Bob Easter
Col Edmonds
Jeremy Edwards and the Dust Radio Band 
Victoria Edward   
Ted Egan
Col Elliott
Phil Emmanuel
Rod Esam
Ray Essery
Geoff Evans
Shelley Evans
Exit 31
Fargone Beauties
Tim Farren & Silverstring Outlaws    
Fat Dusty   (Sydney band Fat Dusty) (Roy Payne -guitar, Jason Walker - pedal steel,
                                Dave Harding - Bass and Neville Anderson - drums)
Fatman don't Dance Band
Fat Rich Country
Felicity  (Scroll Down to Urquhart)
Sharnee Fenwick
Fiddler's Feast (Clare O'Meara, Mark Oats, Marcus Holden, Andrew Clermont
Final Notice
Col Finley
Finn MacCool
Shea Fischer
Fisk & Cristian
Michael Fix
Steve Flack
The Flood  - Kevin Bennett, James Gillard, Tim  Wedde & Scott Hill
Makaylie Foodey
Rodney Ford
Steve Ford and the Flange
Maria Forde 
Tom Forsell and the Luau Cowboys
Lee Forster
Peter Fox
Dusty Frazer
Stuey French
Friends in No Places
Matt Frost
Future Native
Doug Gallacher
Mick Gallagher
Jacqui Gaynor
Christina George  
Jeff Gibson
James Gillard  - See The Flood
Craig Giles
Merri-May Gill
Kelsey  Gillett  
Nicki Gillis
Ginja Roe
Gleny Rae Virus and her Tamworth Playboys
The Goodies Show
Terry Gordon's - Cavalcade Of Country
Errol Gray
Johnny Green's Blues Cowboys (see Blues Cowboys)
Kevin Groves
Richie Gudgeon
Lynette Guest,
Gully Road
Allan & Ann Gumm
Gun Barrell Highway Men
Melanie Hall
Olivia Hally
Gail Hammond,
Lindsay Hammond and Gail Hammond,
Alison Hams See Mark Tempany
Handpicked    Steve Passfield (guitar/vocals/smart-arse comments)
                         Marian Burns (fiddle and vocals),
                               Alastair Dougal (bass/legal advice)
                               Gordon Joll (drums/ shears/hairstyles) and
Aimee Hannan
Dennis Hanranan
The Harmonators
Caitlin Harnett
Adam Harvey
Sam Hawksley
Stewy Hawthorne
Angela Hayden
Clair Hayes
Jim Haynes
Ben Hazell
Brenda-Lee Heathcote,
Carol Heuchan
James Henry (with Jimmy Little)
Paul Hicks
Missy Higgins
Kylie Hogan
Shane Hogan   
Marcus Holden
Rebecca Holdorf
Colleen Honeyman
Peter Horan
The Horswoods
Wayne Horsburgh
Brian Howard
 Damien Howard & The Ploughboys
Darren Howard
Howie Bros.
The Huckleberry Swedes
Sandra Humphries
 Lisa Hunt
Tony Hunt 
Jade Hurley  Click here for Jade's Artist Report
Frank Ifield
Wave Jackson
Keith Jamieson
Gina Jeffreys
Bill Jenkins
Pixie Jenkins
Graeme Jensen
Jetty Road
Jig Zag
The Jillaroos
Joelenes
Anthony John
Dean  Johnson
Graeme Johnson  (bush Poet)
Simon Johnson
Jonah's Road
Glenn Jones
Col Joye AM   (Order of Australia )
The Jug Band
Guy Kachel
Johnny Kaye
The Kelly Gang
Kevin  Kelly
Paul Kelly
Jason Kemp
Kerry Kennedy & Double Barrel
Lee Kernaghan
Ray Kernaghan
Tania Kernaghan
Tracy-Lee Killeen
Paul Killingly
King Billy Coke Bottle
Michael King
Mitchell King
Nick Kingswell
Anne Kirkpatrick
Kenny Kitching
Kulprits 
Mal Lancaster
Sat 20 *Danny Mack – the Cement City Cowboy with One Mighty Fine Band featuring
                                Michel Rose, Brad Bergen, Simon Johnson and Mal Lancaster  
                                          The Southgate Inn Gate Bar - Noon - 3pm
Jon  Langford  (Welshman now residing in Chicago (Sydney band Fat Dusty (Roy Payne -
                                     guitar, Jason Walker - pedal steel, Dave Harding - Bass and
                                          Neville Anderson - drums) backing him): Click here Artist Report page
Sat 27 SAASS Gallery   8pm
Sun 28 The Albert     8pm.
Jim  Lauderdale   (DIRECT FROM NASHVILLE)
Fri  26  Family Hotel Doms Room   $14.50   9.30pm  Tourism Tamworth  - Phone 02 6767 5300
Sat  27  Family Hotel Doms Room   $14.50   8pm    Tourism Tamworth  - Phone 02 6767 5300
Gordon Larkin
Mon 22 A.B.B.A Hillbilly Hit Parade - Host Anita Ree: Slim Newton, Gordon Larkin,
                 Micheal and Pat Pincott, Dean Perrett, Col Taylor, Nathan Charlton, Julie Perandes,
                   Anita Ree, Dianne Lindsay, Peter Pratt, Les Lawson, Yodelling Pete Smith,
                      Ron Peters. Admission $12 ($10 A.B.B.A Members) Balladeers Homestead  9am
Amber Lawrence
Thurs 18  Wests Diggers - Amber and band   8.15pm
Fri  19  West Diggers   Sports Bar   5pm
Sat 20   West Diggers Showroom at Jim Haynes Big Bush Brekky  8am
              Roll of Renown Concert  - Town Hall  2.30pm
Sun  21  West Diggers Showroom at Jim Haynes Big Bush Brekky  8am
               Meet and Greet - Big Golden Guitar Amber Lawrence & Donna Boyd  2pm
               West league Legends Bar - Amber and band   8pm
Mon 22  West Diggers Showroom at Jim Haynes Big Bush Brekky  8am
               Services Club with Jetty Road             Noon - 3.30pm
Tues 23 West Diggers Showroom at Jim Haynes Big Bush Brekky  8am
               Australian Bush Laureate Awards  - Town Hall  2pm
Wed 24   West Diggers Showroom at Jim Haynes Big Bush Brekky  8am
               West Diggers - Amber and band    5pm
                Jetty Road Guest Amber Lawrence  Tudor 8.30pm
Thurs 25 West Diggers Showroom at Jim Haynes Big Bush Brekky  8am
                West League Legends Bar - Amber and band   2pm
                Services Club with Jetty Road      3.30pm
Fri 26   West Diggers Showroom at Jim Haynes Big Bush Brekky  8am
             Services Club with Jetty Road    Noon - 3.30pm
             West Diggers - Amber and band     5pm
             Jetty Road Guest Amber Lawrence  Tudor 8.30pm
Sat  27  West Diggers Showroom at Jim Haynes Big Bush Brekky  8am
            * Winners and Grinners – MC Greg Williams featuring Cat Southern, Kimber Sparks,
                     Lee Forster, Victoria Baillie, Amber Lawrence, Ryan Sampson,
                          Toyota Star Maker 2007 and other artists   - The Pub    3.30pm
Sun  28 West Diggers Showroom at Jim Haynes Big Bush Brekky  8am
             Services Club with Jetty Road  8.30am - 11.30am
             West Diggers   Sports Bar   5pm             
Les Lawson
Mon 22  Album Launch Jeff Brown Graham Rodger, Keith Jamieson, Jeff Gibson,
                        John Colville, Les Lawson and more   Frog & Toad Conference Centre    9am
              A.B.B.A Hillbilly Hit Parade - Host Anita Ree: Slim Newton, Gordon Larkin,
                 Micheal and Pat Pincott, Dean Perrett, Col Taylor, Nathan Charlton, Julie Perandes,
                   Anita Ree, Dianne Lindsay, Peter Pratt, Les Lawson, Yodelling Pete Smith,
                      Ron Peters. Admission $12 ($10 A.B.B.A Members) Balladeers Homestead  9am
Tues 23  Pete Smith, Alec Becket and Les Lawson "Peel Street Legends" Album Launch
                            Frog & Toad Conference Centre 1.30pm - 4.30pm
               A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase - Host Ron Sadler: Artists: Keith Pfitzner,
                 Jeff Gibson, Graeme Butterworth, Ken Chainsaw Lindsay, Les Lawson, Bill Jenkins
                   Dorrie Muller, Claude McLachlan, Alan Luscombe, Chris Strohfeld, David Croser,
                      Reg & Gina Briskey. Homestead Band: Greg White Lead guitar/Kevin Groves
                               Bass/Lynette Coad Drums. Gold Coin Entry - Balladeers Homestead    5pm
Thur 25 A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase Host Ron Sadler: Artists: Chris Strohfeld,
                      Gail Hammond, Les Lawson, Ken Chainsaw Lindsay, Jeff Gibson (More to
                         be confirmed) Homestead Band: Kevin Groves Bass/ Greg White  Lead
                             guitar/Lynette on Drums. Gold Coin Entry - Balladeers Homestead    5pm
Fri 26 A.B.B.A Heritage Hall Fundraiser Host Lorraine Pfitzner - Reg Poole, Slim Newton,
            The Durdins, Keith Jamieson and Alisha Smith, Terry and Jenny Bennetts,
                  Nathan Charlton, Ernie Constance, Les Lawson, Lorraine Pfitzner, David Croser,
                       Bush Balladeer Star Quest winner 2007, Barry K. Chandler, Tom Maxwell,
                                 Bob Easter. Band: Charley Boyter Band. Ad $15 Donation
                                         $13 A.B.B.A Members) - Balladeers Homestead       1pm
            Jeff Brown and the Bushman Les Lawson - Frog & Toad Conference Centre
                      1.30pm - 4.30pm
The Lawnmowers Bluegrass - (See also Andrew Clermont or David Hellens)
Brooke Leal
Sun 21 – Songwriters in the Round – Tamworth Services with Nicki Gillis and
                            Gary Shearan   9am – 11.30am
Brad Lee 
Brianna Lee
Wed  17  West Diggers  5pm
Thur 18  West League Legends Bar   5pm
Fri 19  Ladies of Country - Gina Timms, Briana Lee, Sandra Humphries, Carol Donovan,
                           Joelene Mandrakas, Shandell Tosoni & Katrina Burgoyne with the Palmer
                                      Brothers Band West League Legends 8.15pm
Sat  20   West League Legends   2pm
Sun 21 West Diggers Sports Bar 2pm
Mon 22 Victorian Showcase -The Davidson Brothers, Distance, Joelenes, Ginja Roe
                                         and Brianna Lee Tickets $15     Regent Theatre  8pm
Tues  23  Victorian Showcase -The Davidson Brothers, Distance, Joelenes, Ginja Roe
                             and Brianna Lee Tickets $15 Regent Theatre 2pm
Wed  24  LBS Studio  7pm
Thur  25 Victorian Showcase -The Davidson Brothers, Distance, Joelenes, Ginja Roe
                                    and Brianna Lee Tickets $15 Regent Theatre    8pm
Jason Lee
Fri  19  Central  Hotel    11pm
Sat  20 Longyard Hotel  Bar 4pm
Mon  22  Central  Hotel 7.30pm
The Lees  this six piece family band )
Fri  19    West League Legends Bar    5pm
Sun  21   West League Legends Bar    5pm
Mon  22  City Plaza   Noon
Tues  23  West League Legends Bar    5pm
Thur  25 Tudor Hotel (Upstairs Back bar) Bands  11pm - 2.30am
Sat 27   Tudor Hotel (Upstairs Back bar) Bands   11pm - 2.30am
              City Plaza 1pm?
Lonnie Lee & The Leemen
          Wed 24th - Saturday 27th January - North Tamworth Bowling Club  2pm
Ian Lees
Mon 22 Camerata Reunion Concert featuring Hannah Cosgrove, Kris Wason,
                  Makaylie Foodey, Aimee Hannan, Tiffney Stroh, Kiara Rodrigues, Sarah Roberts,
                      Caitlin Harnett, Olivia Hally, Julie Perandes, Melanie Dyer, Rowan Scott,
                          Katie Brianna, Ryan Sampson, Jared Scott, Victoria Baillie, Kirsty Lee Akers,
                               Katie Botfield, Candice Arlott, Emma Roberts - Backing band: Ian Lees,
                                     Doug Gallacher, Mark Moulynox, Rod Motbey and Hugh Curtis
                                                                   Southgate Inn Scully Room     $10     2pm
Shaza Leigh
Mon 22nd - Fri 26th Museum and Morning teas with Lindsay Butler, Shaza Leigh &
                                           Butler Boys with guest artists
Sun  28 Australian Touring Greats Show featuring Brian Letton, Lindsay Butler & Shaza Leigh
                                             Tickets available from Tourism Tamworth - Lindsay Butler Studio  10am
Sam ‘The Man’ Lemann
Mon  22  HAPPY TO BE HERE-SWINGIN’ with Andy Baylor ANDY BAYLOR’S
                           WELCOME BACK TO TAMWORTH    8pm     $14.50
Brian Letton
Sun  21  LBS Studio 10am
Tues  23    The Brian Letton Show  City Bowling Club   3pm
                   The Brian Letton Show   City Bowling Club   8.30pm
Wed  24  Kootingal Bowling Club 8pm
Thur  25  Kootingal Bowling Club 8pm
Sat  27 Kootingal Bowling Club 1pm
Sun  28 Australian Touring Greats Show featuring Brian Letton, Lindsay Butler & Shaza Leigh
                                             Tickets available from Tourism Tamworth - Lindsay Butler Studio  10am
Lex K
Wed 24 A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase Hosted by Warren Mahoney - Tom Brooks,
                     Dean Perrett, Ian Quinn, Ernie Constance, Slim Connor, The Camerons, Neville
                          Anderson, Ashley and Kimberley Cook, Graeme Butterworth, Graeme Parfit,
                             Reg Poole, Pete Smith, Lex K, The Durdins, David Croser, Anita Ree,
                                 The Browns, Graeme Coates, Noel Smith, Wave Jackson,
                                      Warren Mahoney Homestead Band backing. Gold Coin Entry.
                                                     Balladeers Homestead            5 -10pm
Fri 26 A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase Hosted by Warren Mahoney &
                  Graeme Coates. Slim Connor, Ernie Constance, David Croser, Wave Jackson,
                      Graeme Coates, Nathan Charlton, Bob Salomon, Warren Mahoney, Bob Easter,
                               Lex K, Graeme Butterworth, Star Quest Winner 2007, The Durdins,
                                Julie Perandes, Reg Poole. Homestead Band: Kevin Groves bass/Nev
                                     MolloyLead Guitar/Lynette Coad Drums. Gold Coin Entry
                                              Balladeers Homestead            5pm -10pm.
Sat 27  RFDS Fundraiser with Lex K & Friends Variety of Bush Ballad Artists: Band:
                       Coad Sisters & Micheal Coad - Drums. Gold Coin Entry  Balladeers Homestead  6pm
Dianne Lindsay
Mon 22 A.B.B.A Hillbilly Hit Parade - Host Anita Ree: Slim Newton, Gordon Larkin,
                 Micheal and Pat Pincott, Dean Perrett, Col Taylor, Nathan Charlton, Julie Perandes,
                   Anita Ree, Dianne Lindsay, Peter Pratt, Les Lawson, Yodelling Pete Smith,
                      Ron Peters. Admission $12 ($10 A.B.B.A Members) Balladeers Homestead  9am
               Oasis Hotel  3pm
Tues 23 Dianne Lindsay New Album Launch - Frog & Toad Conference Centre     9am - 12noon
               Oasis Hotel 2pm
Wed 24 Barry Thornton Bronze Bust Fundraiser - Host Lorraine Pfitzner: Jeff Brown,
                             The Pincotts, Slim Newton, Hank Sasaki, Lynette Guest & Rodney Walker,
                                   Dianne Lindsay, Terry & Jenny Bennetts, Star Quest Winner 2007,
                                            Kate Botfield, Peter Simpson, Jeff Gibson, Julie Perandes. Band:
                                                          Rod Walker Bass/ Peter Simpson Guitar/ Lynette Coad Drums.
                                                                  Ad $12 Donation. Balladeers Homestead              1pm
               Oasis Hotel   4pm
Thur  25  A.B.B.A Slim Bazza and Stan Tribute Show Host Lynn Manning - Graham Rodger,
                         Tracy Coster, Dean Perrett, Jeff Gibson, Julie Perandes, Dianne Lindsay, Ashley and
                             Kimberley Cook, Amos Morris, Ernie Constance, Matt Manning, Slim Connor,
                                Graham Doubleday and A.B.B.A Star Quest winner 2007. Band: Charley Boyter
                                           band. Ad $15 ($13 A.B.B.A Members)  Balladeers Homestead   1pm
               Oasis Hotel  3pm
Ken Chainsaw Lindsay
Sat 20 Australia's Smallest Country Festival Barraba RSL Club Ltd 4pm-Midnight Admission Free
               Host/Comperes; Joe McManamon & Mike Kennedy. Artists; The Billy Kaye Band.
                    Melissa Bajric. Ben & Trent Holder. John Brand. Trevor Coombes. Makaylie Foodey.
                         John Colville. Bruce Bell. Alan Mackey. Ken Chainsaw Lindsay. Alan Neal.
                            Alan Kash. David Crosser. Jacynta Lee, Rose & Boris Bajric. Mike Kennedy.
                                Plus additional guests For more than a decade this 8 hour show has attracted
                                         locals and visitors Airconditioned venue wide selection of food
Mon 22 A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase Hosts Lorraine Pfitzner & Ron Morgan:
                 Debbie Beckert, Chris Strohfeld, Wave Jackson, Lindsay and Gail Hammond,
                    Col Edmonds, Darryl Bowen, Lorraine Pfitzner, Ken Lindsay, Graeme Johnson
                      (bush Poet), David Croser, Tom Brooks, Terry and Jenny Bennetts, The Jillaroos,
                            Homestead Band: Lindsay Hammond lead guitar/Kevin Groves bass/Lynette
                                                        Coad/Drums. Gold Coin Entry. Balladeers Homestead     5pm
Tues 23 A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase - Host Ron Sadler: Artists: Keith Pfitzner,
                 Jeff Gibson, Graeme Butterworth, Ken Chainsaw Lindsay, Les Lawson, Bill Jenkins
                   Dorrie Muller, Claude McLachlan, Alan Luscombe, Chris Strohfeld, David Croser,
                      Reg & Gina Briskey. Homestead Band: Greg White Lead guitar/Kevin Groves
                            Bass/Lynette Coad Drums. Gold Coin Entry - Balladeers Homestead   5pm
Thur 25 A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase Host Ron Sadler: Artists: Chris Strohfeld,
                     Gail Hammond, Les Lawson, Ken Chainsaw Lindsay, Jeff Gibson (More to be
                              confirmed)  Homestead Band: Kevin Groves Bass/ Greg White Lead
                                     guitar/Lynette on Drums.  Gold Coin Entry - Balladeers Homestead     5pm
Fri  26  Oasis  Hotel  Noon
Sun  28   Central Hotel   5pm
Travis List
Fri  19  West   Diggers Sports Bar    8.15pm
Sat  20  West League Legends   5pm
Sun  21  West   Diggers Sports Bar      5pm
Mon  22  West League Legends  12midnight
Tues  23  West   Diggers Sports Bar   5pm
Wed  24    West League Legends   8.15pm
Fri  26  West League Legends   5pm
Sat  27  West   Diggers Sports Bar   5pm
Sun  28   West League Legends   8.15pm
Jimmy Little & James Henry  
Michelle Little
Wed 17 CCMA (Capital Country Music Association Young Guns Concert) 7.30pm
                (the cream of up and coming young Music Stars) plus special guests hosted
                   Carter and Carter. Artists include Candice Arlott, Victoria Baillie, Aimee Hannan,
                      Mitchell King, Caitlin Harnett, Joelene Mandrakas, Michelle Little, Jared Scott,
                             Penelope Somerville, Tiffney Stroh, Shandell Tosoni & William Verri -  Town Hall
Cory Livey
Thurs 18  West Diggers  11am
Fri  19    West Diggers Sports Bar   2pm
Sat  20  TREC Outdoor Stage 1pm
Kelly Llewellyn Band
Fri  19  Footpath Stage Locomotive Hotel  7.30pm
Sat  20  Central Hotel 8pm
Mon  22  Central Hotel  4pm
Wed  24  Central Hotel 1pm
Troy Loakes
Mon 22 - Tamworth Services Club Songwriters in the Round with Col Finley, Sharnee Fenwick
                                     and Troy Loakes
Lonesome Train
Fri 19    The Longyard Hotel 7:30pm-11pm
Sat 20   Festival FM – radio interview/performance 2:45pm
Sat 20    The Fitzroy Tavern – 8pm
              The Courthouse Hotel 10:30pm
Mon 22  The Imperial Hotel 10:30pm
Tue 23   The Fitzroy Tavern 5pm-8pm
Wed 24  The Fitzroy Tavern 11pm – 2am
Thu 25    The Fitzroy Tavern 2pm – 5pm
Thu 25    The Courthouse Hotel 7pm – 10pm?
Fri 26     Tamworth Shopping World 11 – 11:30am
Fri 26    The Courthouse Hotel 10:30pm – 1am
Sat 27   The Imperial Hotel (Courtyard) 2:15pm – 5:30pm
Mark Lucas
Sat 20 Joe Maguires  10.45 am
Sun  21  Joe Maguires  10.45 am
Mon  22  TREC Outdoor Stage 9am
Tues  23  Joe Maguires  10.45 am
Wed 24   Joe Maguires  10.45 am
Thur  25  Joe Maguires  10.45 am
Thur  25 *RUM Showcase – FREE show – Tracy-Lee Killeen, Reg Poole, Mistin, Mark Lucas
                         and the Dead Setters, Victoria Baillie, Alex Watt, Nicki Gillis, Graham Rodger,
                                     Carol Donovan, Cat Southern 8pm   Free
Rob Luckey & The Lucky Bastards
Sat  20  The Albert Hotel  3pm
               Southgate Inn - Gate Bar  8pm   Free
Sun  21  Southgate Inn   Gate Bar    4pm  Free
Thur  25  West League Outback Bar    8pm
Fri 26 West League Outback Bar    8pm
Sat  27  West League Outback Bar    8pm
Luella & The Heelers
Fri 19  COYOTE UGLY BAR COMPERE    West Diggers 10.30pm
Sat 20  COYOTE UGLY BAR COMPERE West Diggers 10.30pm
Sun 21    Tamworth Services Club   3.30pm
                Wests Diggers   11pm
Mon 22   Tamworth Services Club     7pm   (with the Heelers)
Wed 24   Tamworth Services Club      7pm    (with the Heelers)
                Coyote Ugly Bar Compere West Diggers  10.30pm
Thur  25  Tamworth Services Club     7pm
                 COYOTE UGLY BAR COMPERE  West Diggers  10.30pm
Fri 26   Tamworth Services Club 7pm
             COYOTE UGLY BAR COMPERE   West Diggers  10.30pm
Sat 27    Tamworth Services Club     7pm
             COYOTE UGLY BAR COMPERE West Diggers  10.30pm
Sun 28  Tamworth Services Club     noon.
Grant Luhrs
Sat 20th - Sun  28th Best Bloody Bush Poets Breakfast with Grant Luhrs -West League Blazes $6.50  7.30am
Tues  23  City Plaza  Noon
Wed  24  Tamworth Songwriters' Concert and Awards presentations Lindsay Butler Band,
                    Lee Kernaghan, Anne Kirkpatrick, Reg Poole, Peter Denahy,Carter & Carter,
                          Graham Rodger, Daisy May, Dale Duncan, Ashley Cook, Lee Forster,
                              Jeanette Wormald - Comperes Tania Kernaghan, Clair Hayes
                                       and Grant Luhrs plus more  West League Blazes   7pm
Alan Luscombe
Tues 23 A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase - Host Ron Sadler: Artists: Keith Pfitzner,
                 Jeff Gibson, Graeme Butterworth, Ken Chainsaw Lindsay, Les Lawson, Bill Jenkins
                   Dorrie Muller, Claude McLachlan, Alan Luscombe, Chris Strohfeld, David Croser,
                      Reg & Gina Briskey. Homestead Band: Greg White Lead guitar/Kevin Groves
                            Bass/Lynette Coad Drums. Gold Coin Entry - Balladeers Homestead   5pm
Gemma Luxton
Mon  22  Central  Hotel  11pm
Wed  24  Central  Hotel  11pm
Sat  27  Central  Hotel  11.30 pm
Karen Lynne
Sun  21 * Bluegrass Band - The Pub    Noon
Mon 22  Bush Poets & Balladeers Breakfast with Karen Lynne & Friends - City Bowling Club  11.15
                Karen Lynne & Bluegrass Band  - Oasis Hotel  4pm
               * Rod McCormack’s Australian Bluegrass Allstars with Mick Albeck, Trev Warner,
                                    Lou Bradley, Karen Lynne and special guests  The Pub  8pm               
Tues 23 Karen Lynne & Bluegrass friends, Masonic Lodge, 464 Peel Street (next door to Library),
                                 Tamworth, Gold Coin Donation, All Day breakfast Available  10am
             Karen with Bluegrass Band) Oasis Hotel  4pm
             Karen Lynne & friends guest spot at Andrew Clermont¹s Bluegrass Concert,
                                    North Tamworth Bowling Club, $15 6 - 9pm,
Wed 24 Karen Lynne & Bluegrass friends, "Bisley Stage", mobile stage stationed at the corner
                      of Kable & Fitzroy Streets, Free Show, 5 - 6pm,
Sat  27  Bush Poets & Balladeers Breakfast with Karen Lynne & Pat Drummond 
                                   City Bowling Club  10.30am
             Guest spot with Pat Drummond, "Bisley Stage", mobile stage stationed at the corner of
                         Kable & Fitzroy Streets, Free Show   5-6pm,
Sun  28  with Pat Drummond Golf  Club  $10  11am
Drew McAlister
Mon 22 The Longyard, 12.30pm
Tues 23  West League Club – TSA Showcase,  10.30am
               City Plaza Instore, 1pm
                TREC Outdoor Stage, Tamworth 5pm
Wed 24  Services Club – Songwriters Showcase,   9am
               The Longyard,  12.30pm
Thur 25 Thur  25  Tudor Hotel  (Upstairs Front Bar)     4pm - 7pm
Fri 26     City Plaza Instore, 3pm
Sat 27    Tudor Hotel,  12.30pm
Mik McCartin
Sun  21 Kim McKenzie, Joel Oakhill & Mik McCartin   7 - 10pm
Mike McClellan
Sat 20 - Southgate Inn  Scully Room     8pm    $20
Paul McCloud
Mon 22 -Paul McCloud & Peter Horan Together in Concert  - Tamworth Town Hall  2pm
The McClymonts
Sat  20    Meet and Greet: McClymont Sisters  Big Golden Guitar 10am
                The McClymonts with Nick Kingswell  Diggers Showroom   7pm   Adult $18 / Child $12
                Ted Tillbrook & Friends Jam - with Kirk Steel, The McClymonts, Brenda-Lee Heathcote
                                 Tim Rickard, Greg Champion, Owen Aurich, Gary Carruthers and more
                                               Masonic Hall (Near Library)    2pm
Thur  25  Lee Kernaghan Australia Day Eve Concert 'Outback to the Beaches' plus support acts.
                                Bicentennial Park free 6.30pm              
Rod McCormack
Mon 22  * Rod McCormack’s Australian Bluegrass Allstars with Mick Albeck, Trev Warner,
                                    Lou Bradley, Karen Lynne and special guests  -  The Pub  8pm
Tues 23 * The Pub Bill Chambers Bluegrass Sessions with Trev Warner, Rod McCormack,
                                       Michael Vidale, Mick Albeck and Matilda Sommers    Noon
Wed 24 Fender Master Class  Southgate Inn . 10am FREE tickets available from Cheapa Music
             Gina Jeffreys Album Launch  with Brendan Walmsley, Nick Kingswell  - TREC     2:00pm 
Bruce McCumstie  Click here Bruce McCumstie Artist Report
Sat 20 -Two great shows in one! ‘Throw the Billy On’ and ‘Stardust’  Hands of Fame Park     7pm- 9pm
Sun 21- Two great shows in one! ‘Throw the Billy On’ and ‘Stardust’Hands of Fame Park     7pm- 9pm
Mon 22- Two great shows in one! ‘Throw the Billy On’ and ‘Stardust’Hands of Fame Park    7pm- 9pm
Tues 23- Two great shows in one! ‘Throw the Billy On’ and ‘Stardust’Hands of Fame Park    7pm- 9pm
Wed 24- Two great shows in one! ‘Throw the Billy On’ and ‘Stardust’Hands of Fame Park     7pm- 9pm
Fri 26- Two great shows in one! ‘Throw the Billy On’ and ‘Stardust’Hands of Fame Park     7pm- 9pm
Sat 27 - Two great shows in one! ‘Throw the Billy On’ and ‘Stardust’Hands of Fame Park     7pm- 9pm
Anna Macdonald
Sat  20 Thelma and Louise’s Choice Picks - Anna Macdonald, Western Creation, John O’Dea,
              Lee Brittan, Gina Timms, Cool Change, Candice Arlott, Kellie Cain, Lianne Rose,
                       Melanie Dyer, Aaron Bolton, The Jillaroos 8pm
Thur  25 * Anna Macdonald and Friends –The Pub  8pm finishes 10pm
Victoria McGee
Sat  20 Longyard Hotel  2.30pm
Thur  25  TREC  Outdoor Stage Noon
Tom McIvor
Sun  21 CD Launch "The Journey" by Johnny Kaye Concert featuring Johnny Kaye,
                                Tom McIvor & Graham Rodger 7pm
Thur  25 Oasis Hotel  2pm
Fri  26  Tom  McIvor  4pm
Joy and Heather McKean
Thur 25 January - Troy Cassar-Daley - Heroes & Friends- Including Joy McKean, Brian Young,
                                          Rick Carey and The Davidson Bros. - Toyota Country Theatre (TREC) 3pm
Fri 26  The tribute dinner to Joy and Heather McKean - Hall of Fame to salute The McKean Sisters
                                 Gregory’s Function Centre
Kim McKenzie
Sun  21 Tamworth Hotel   7 - 10pm
Mon 22  City Plaza   2 - 3pm
Tues 23  Writers in the Round with Karl Broadie, Michael Bryers  Services Club    9 -11:30am
Wed 24  Tudor Hotel    4 - 7pm
Fri 26 Tudor Hotel  4 - 7pm
Patti McKinnon
Claude McLachlan
Tues 23 A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase - Host Ron Sadler: Artists: Keith Pfitzner,
                 Jeff Gibson, Graeme Butterworth, Ken Chainsaw Lindsay, Les Lawson, Bill Jenkins
                   Dorrie Muller, Claude McLachlan, Alan Luscombe, Chris Strohfeld, David Croser,
                      Reg & Gina Briskey. Homestead Band: Greg White Lead guitar/Kevin Groves
                            Bass/Lynette Coad Drums. Gold Coin Entry - Balladeers Homestead   5pm
Alison & Alistair McLean  
Sun  21  The Tudor (Downstairs Back Bar)   2pm - 5.30pm
Mon 22  The Tudor (Downstairs Back Bar)   10am - 1.30pm
Tues  23   The Tudor (Downstairs Back Bar)  2pm - 5.30pm
Thur  25   The Tudor (Downstairs Back Bar)     2pm - 5.30pm
Fri  26   The Tudor (Downstairs Back Bar)      10am - 1.30pm
Joe McManamon (Artist Report page)
Sat 20  Australia's Smallest Country Festival Barraba RSL Club Ltd 4pm-Midnight Admission Free
                 Host/Comperes; Joe McManamon & Mike Kennedy. Artists;  The Billy Kaye Band.
                        Melissa Bajric. Ben & Trent Holder. John Brand. Trevor Coombes. Makaylie Foodey.
                          John Colville. Bruce Bell. Alan Mackey. Ken Chainsaw Lindsay. Alan Neal.
                               Alan Kash. David Crosser. Jacynta Lee, Rose & Boris Bajric. Mike Kennedy.
                                   Plus additional guests For more than a decade this 8 hour show has attracted
                                         locals and visitors Airconditioned venue wide selection of food
Wed 24 Benefit for Kangaroo Island FM Station Treloar Park Tennis Club 10am-1pm
                  Admission $5ea  Host Joe McManamon with Mike Kennedy & Beth Brown.
                     The Billy Kaye Band. Reg Poole. Craig Giles. Rob Breese. Graeme Hugo. John Colville.
                        David Croser. Leanne Gray, Craig Stewart. Nathaniel O'Brien, & Tracey Rains.
                           Jacynta Lee, Alan Kash. Bruce Bell. Trent & Ben Holder. Alan Mackie. Alan Neal.
                             Mike Kennedy. Makaylie Foodey.
Sat 27  Annual Volunteer Rescue Squad Benefit - Manilla Bowling Club Ltd   7pm-11.30pm
                Admission $5ea Children Free Host Joe McManamon  with Mike Kennedy & Beth Brown.
                   The Billy Kaye Band. Leanne Gray Graeme Hugo Leighton B Watts. John Colville.
                           David Croser. Craig Stewart. Nathaniel O'Brien & Tracey Rains. Alan Kash.
                                   Bruce Bell. Trent & Ben Holder. Jacynta Lee, Alan Mackie. Alan Neal.
                                            Mike Kennedy. Makaylie Foodey.
Sarah McMonagle
Mon 22  City Plaza e 11.30am
Tues 23  TREC  Outdoor Stage  11am
Sat 27 * The Pub RUM Showcase – Sarah McMonagle, Bryen Willems, Shelley Evans,
                         Nick Cesta, Rose Carleo, Darren Colston, Sharnee Fenwick, Rod Dowsett,
                                          Michael Bryers, Matt Scullion      8pm 
Noel McNeil
John McSweeney
Thur  25  West Tamworth Bowling Club 4pm
Danny Mack (Canadian who lives in Australia , "the Cement City Cowboy")
Sat 20  TREC  Outdoor Stage - 1pm
             * Danny Mack (The Cement City Cowboy) with Michel Rose - Steel Guitar,
                    Brad Bergen - Lead Guitar, Simon Johnson - Bass, Mal Lancaster - Drums
                            The Southgate Inn Gate Bar - Noon - 3pm
Alan Mackey 
Wed 24 Queensland Country Reg & Gina Briskey, John Colville and Alan Mackey
                           Frog & Toad Conference Centre    6pm- 9pm
Warren Mahoney
Wed  24  A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase Hosted by Warren Mahoney - Tom Brooks,
                  Dean Perrett,  Ian Quinn, Ernie Constance, Slim Connor, The Camerons, Neville
                        Anderson, Ashley and Kimberley Cook, Graeme Butterworth, Graeme Parfit,
                              Reg Poole, Pete Smith, Lex K, The Durdins, David Croser, Anita Ree,
                                   The Browns, Graeme Coates, Noel Smith, Wave Jackson,
                                          Warren Mahoney Homestead Band backing. Gold Coin Entry.
                                                                    Balladeers Homestead    5 -10pm
Fri  26  A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase Hosted by Warren Mahoney & Graeme Coates.
               Slim Connor, Ernie Constance, David Croser, Wave Jackson, Graeme Coates,
                      Nathan Charlton, Bob Salomon, Warren Mahoney, Bob Easter, Lex K,
                          Graeme  Butterworth, Star Quest Winner 2007, The Durdins, Julie Perandes,
                             Reg Poole. Homestead Band: Kevin Groves bass/Nev MolloyLead Guitar/Lynette
                                        Coad Drums. Gold Coin Entry   Balladeers Homestead         5pm -10pm.
Joelene Mandrakas
Wed 17 CCMA (Capital Country Music Association Young Guns Concert) 7.30pm
                (the cream of up and coming young Music Stars) plus special guests hosted
                   Carter and Carter. Artists include Candice Arlott, Victoria Baillie, Aimee Hannan,
                      Mitchell King, Caitlin Harnett, Joelene Mandrakas, Michelle Little, Jared Scott,
                             Penelope Somerville, Tiffney Stroh, Shandell Tosoni & William Verri - Town Hall
Fri 19 Ladies of Country - Gina Timms, Briana Lee, Sandra Humphries, Carol Donovan,
                   Joelene Mandrakas, Shandell Tosoni & Katrina Burgoyne with the Palmer
                                    Brothers Band West League Legends     8.15pm
Lynn Manning
Thur  25  A.B.B.A Slim Bazza and Stan Tribute Show Host Lynn Manning - Graham Rodger,
                         Tracy Coster, Dean Perrett, Jeff Gibson, Julie Perandes, Dianne Lindsay, Ashley and
                             Kimberley Cook, Amos Morris, Ernie Constance, Matt Manning, Slim Connor,
                                Graham Doubleday and A.B.B.A Star Quest winner 2007. Band: Charley Boyter
                                           band. Ad $15 ($13 A.B.B.A Members)  Balladeers Homestead   1pm
Matt Manning
Wed 24 A.B.B.A Pickin on Ballads (Instrumentals & Songs) Hosted by Charley Boyter: Peter
                              Simpson, Alisha Smith, Nev Molloy, Lindsay Hammond, Amos Morris,
                                        Jay Messenger , Matt Manning, Lindsay Waddington, Virginia Coad,
                                                   Charley Boyter. Balladeers Homestead     9am
Thur  25  A.B.B.A Slim Bazza and Stan Tribute Show Host Lynn Manning - Graham Rodger,
                         Tracy Coster, Dean Perrett, Jeff Gibson, Julie Perandes, Dianne Lindsay, Ashley and
                             Kimberley Cook, Amos Morris, Ernie Constance, Matt Manning, Slim Connor,
                                Graham Doubleday and A.B.B.A Star Quest winner 2007. Band: Charley Boyter
                                           band.  $15 ($13 A.B.B.A Members)  Balladeers Homestead   1pm
Sat 27 A.B.B.A Star Quest Winners Show Host Anita Ree: Artists: Nathan Charlton, Anita Ree,
                          Matt Manning, Jeff Gibson, Julie Perandes, Star Quest winner 2007, Special Guests:
                             Kimberley Cook & Jay Messenger. Band: Charley Boyter band. Ad $12 ($10
                                   A.B.B.A Members) Balladeers Homestead           2pm
Maryanne & Co
Mon  22nd   - Sat  27th   City Bowling Club   Noon
Jackie Marshall
Tony Martin
Cameron Mason
Fri  19  Locomotive Hotel     9.30pm
Sat  20   Locomotive Hotel    7pm
Sun  21  Locomotive Hotel     9.30pm
Mon  22  Locomotive Hotel    7pm
Tues  23   Longyard  Hotel  12.30pm
Wed  24  Locomotive Hotel     9.30pm
Thur  25  Locomotive Hotel    7pm
Sat  27  Locomotive Hotel    7pm
Tom Maxwell
Fri 19 City Plaza 3pm
Sun  21  City Plaza 3pm
Mon  22  Oasis  Hotel  7pm
Wed  24  Oasis  Hotel  7pm
Fri 26 A.B.B.A Heritage Hall Fundraiser Host Lorraine Pfitzner - Reg Poole, Slim Newton,
            The Durdins, Keith Jamieson and Alisha Smith, Terry and Jenny Bennetts,
                  Nathan Charlton, Ernie Constance, Les Lawson, Lorraine Pfitzner, David Croser,
                       Bush Balladeer Star Quest winner 2007, Barry K. Chandler, Tom Maxwell,
                                 Bob Easter. Band: Charley Boyter Band. Ad $15 Donation
                                         $13 A.B.B.A Members) - Balladeers Homestead       1pm
             Oasis Hotel   7pm
Sat  27  Oasis Hotel   7pm
Markus Meier
Sat 20 The Vault 1pm
Sun 21 The Vault Noon
Mon 22 TREC Outdoor Stage 3pm
Thur 25 Shopping World 9.30am
Fri  26  The Vault 1pm
Sat  27  The Vault 2pm
Simon Mellor
Mon 22 Merri-May Gill & Simon Mellor "The Funny Green Smelly Thing" Library Noon
Tues 23 Merri-May Gill & Simon Mellor "The Funny Green Smelly Thing" Library Noon
Wed 24 Merri-May Gill & Simon Mellor "The Funny Green Smelly Thing" Library Noon
Thur 25  Merri-May Gill & Simon Mellor "The Funny Green Smelly Thing" Noon
Jay Messenger
Wed 24 A.B.B.A Pickin on Ballads (Instrumentals & Songs) Hosted by Charley Boyter: Peter
                              Simpson, Alisha Smith, Nev Molloy, Lindsay Hammond, Amos Morris,
                                        Jay Messenger , Matt Manning, Lindsay Waddington, Virginia Coad,
                                                   Charley Boyter. Balladeers Homestead     9am
Sat 27 A.B.B.A Star Quest Winners Show Host Anita Ree: Artists: Nathan Charlton,
                   Anita Ree, Matt Manning, Jeff Gibson, Julie Perandes, Star Quest winner 2007,
                        Special Guests: Kimberley Cook & Jay Messenger. Charley Boyter band.
                              $12 ($10 A.B.B.A Members) - Balladeers Homestead      2pm
Claye Middleton
Sun  21  Star Maker Final TREC
               Town  Hall  7.30pm
Tues 23 The Vault   5pm
Sat  27  The Vault   11.30 am
Midnight Express
Sun  21  South Tamworth Bowling Club    2pm
Sat  27 South Tamworth Bowling Club  6pm
The Midnight Flyers
Wed 24 The Coyote Ugly Bar-The Midnight Flyers C/Charge $6 Diggers Showroom 10.30pm-3am
Thur  25 The Coyote Ugly Bar -The Midnight Flyers C/Charge $6  Diggers Showroom 10.30pm-3am
Fri 26 West Diggers Sports Bar 2pm
Sat  27  The Coyote Ugly Bar West Diggers  -10.30pm-3am  Cover charge $6    
Sun 28 West League Legends 2pm
Lawrie Minson
Hired Hands Reunion - Lawrie Minson, Kirk Steel, Ted Tillbrook, Gary Steel, Randall Wilson,
                  Clel Adams, Russel Adams $10   Masonic Hall (Near Library)      8pm
Mistin      
Mon  22 TREC Outdoor Stage  11am
Thur  25  *RUM Showcase – FREE show – Tracy-Lee Killeen, Reg Poole, Mistin, Mark Lucas
                         and the Dead Setters, Victoria Baillie, Alex Watt, Nicki Gillis, Graham Rodger,
                                     Carol Donovan, Cat Southern 8pm   Free
Nev Molloy
Wed 24 A.B.B.A Pickin on Ballads (Instrumentals & Songs) Hosted by Charley Boyter: Peter
                              Simpson, Alisha Smith, Nev Molloy, Lindsay Hammond, Amos Morris,
                                        Jay Messenger , Matt Manning, Lindsay Waddington, Virginia Coad,
                                                   Charley Boyter. Balladeers Homestead     9am
Fri 26 A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase Hosted by Warren Mahoney &
                  Graeme Coates. Slim Connor, Ernie Constance, David Croser, Wave Jackson,
                      Graeme Coates, Nathan Charlton, Bob Salomon, Warren Mahoney, Bob Easter,
                               Lex K, Graeme Butterworth, Star Quest Winner 2007, The Durdins,
                                Julie Perandes, Reg Poole. Homestead Band: Kevin Groves bass/Nev
                                     MolloyLead Guitar/Lynette Coad Drums. Gold Coin Entry
                                              Balladeers Homestead 5pm -10pm.
Dexter Moore
Fri  19  The Albert Hotel Noon
Sat  20  The Albert Hotel  Noon
Mon 22  Longyard Hotel  2.30pm
Chad Morgan
Sat  20  Shopping World  11.45am
             Longyard Hotel  7pm
Sun  21  Shopping World  12.45pm
Mon  22  Shopping World  12.45pm
Tues 23  Shopping World  12.45pm
Wed  24 Shopping World  11.15am
Thur  25 Shopping World  11.45am
Fri  26   Shopping World  11.45am
Sat  27   Shopping World  Noon
Marilyn Morgan
Fri 19th - Fri 26th Every Day Marilyn is organising walk-ups and more! See Red Cross Hall
Fri 19 Opening Concert featuring Marilyn Morgan, Kevin Kelly, Fred Coutts,
                           Ernie Johns & Kerrie plus invited guests - Red Cross Hall 10am 
Ron Morgan
Mon  22  A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase Hosts Lorraine Pfitzner & Ron Morgan:
                        Debbie Beckert, Chris Strohfeld, Wave Jackson, Lindsay and Gail Hammond,
                            Col Edmonds, Darryl Bowen, Lorraine Pfitzner, Ken Lindsay, Graeme Johnson
                               (bush Poet), David Croser, Tom Brooks, Terry and Jenny Bennetts, The Jillaroos,
                                  Homestead Band: Lindsay Hammond lead guitar/Kevin Groves bass/Lynette
                                                            Coad/Drums. Gold Coin Entry. Balladeers Homestead       5pm
Amos Morris
Fri  19  City Plaza 1pm
Sat  20 * The Family Hotel - The Jillaroos & The Young Balladeers w/ Amos Morris Noon
Sun  21  City Plaza  11am
Tues 23  * The Family Hotel - The Jillaroos & The Young Balladeers w/Amos Morris Noon
Wed  24  A.B.B.A Pickin on Ballads (Instrumentals & Songs) Hosted by Charley Boyter:
                         Peter Simpson, Alisha Smith, Nev Molloy, Lindsay Hammond, Amos Morris,
                                        Jay Messenger , Matt Manning, Lindsay Waddington, Virginia Coad,
                                                   Charley Boyter. Balladeers Homestead     9am
                Classic Golden Oldies - Town Hall featuring Travis Sinclair, Paul Costa, Amos Morris,
                            Laura Downing, Jonahs Road and more! Hosted by Frank Ifield. Book   2pm
Thur  25  A.B.B.A Slim Bazza and Stan Tribute Show Host Lynn Manning - Graham Rodger,
                         Tracy Coster, Dean Perrett, Jeff Gibson, Julie Perandes, Dianne Lindsay, Ashley and
                             Kimberley Cook, Amos Morris, Ernie Constance, Matt Manning, Slim Connor,
                                Graham Doubleday and A.B.B.A Star Quest winner 2007. Band: Charley Boyter
                                           band. Ad $15 ($13 A.B.B.A Members)  Balladeers Homestead   1pm
Fri 26  City Plaza  11am
Sat  27 * The Family Hotel - The Jillaroos & The Young Balladeers w/Amos Morris    Noon
Stacey Morris
Mon  22  Tudor Hotel (Upstairs Back bar) Bands      11pm - 2.30am
Wed 24   Tudor Hotel (Upstairs Back bar) Bands     11pm - 2.30am
               –Regent Cinemas 4. Lucy’s Daughter and friends. Nicki Gillis Tamworth Album launch
                       (also Bryen   Willems Album launch) with special guests Rose Carleo and Stacey
                                Morris and more.    8pm
Sat  27  City  Plaza  Noon
Tony Morris
Wed  24  Stars for Life Celebrity Auction & Concert featuring Sally-Anne Whitten, Col Finley,
                            The Sunny Cowgirls, The Borderers, Tony Morris, Jonah's Road,
                                      Deniese Morrison & DiannaCorcoran - The Jockey Club    6pm
Deniese Morrison
Mon  22  Stagecoach performance workshop with Deniese Morrison  Music Headquarters 10am
Wed 24    Deniese Morrison & Wayne Horsburgh in Concert  - Southgate Inn  2pm  $16
                Stars for Life Celebrity Auction & Concert featuring Sally-Anne Whitten, Col Finley,
                            The Sunny Cowgirls, The Borderers, Tony Morris, Jonah's Road,
                                      Deniese Morrison & DiannaCorcoran - The Jockey Club    6pm
Fri  26   Stagecoach performance workshop with Deniese Morrison  Music Headquarters 10am
Rod Motbey
Mon 22 Camerata Reunion Concert featuring Hannah Cosgrove, Kris Wason,
                  Makaylie Foodey, Aimee Hannan, Tiffney Stroh, Kiara Rodrigues, Sarah Roberts,
                      Caitlin Harnett, Olivia Hally, Julie Perandes, Melanie Dyer, Rowan Scott,
                          Katie Brianna, Ryan Sampson, Jared Scott, Victoria Baillie, Kirsty Lee Akers,
                               Katie Botfield, Candice Arlott, Emma Roberts - Backing band: Ian Lees,
                                     Doug Gallacher, Mark Moulynox, Rod Motbey and Hugh Curtis
                                                                   Southgate Inn Scully Room     $10     2pm
Mark Moulynox
Sat 20 * CCMA Showcase – host Jacqui Gaynor, various Artists with band: Terry Phillp
                             Les Scott, Mark Moulynox and Glen Skarratt The Pub Noon
Mon 22 Camerata Reunion Concert featuring Hannah Cosgrove, Kris Wason,
                  Makaylie Foodey, Aimee Hannan, Tiffney Stroh, Kiara Rodrigues, Sarah Roberts,
                      Caitlin Harnett, Olivia Hally, Julie Perandes, Melanie Dyer, Rowan Scott,
                          Katie Brianna, Ryan Sampson, Jared Scott, Victoria Baillie, Kirsty Lee Akers,
                               Katie Botfield, Candice Arlott, Emma Roberts - Backing band: Ian Lees,
                                     Doug Gallacher, Mark Moulynox, Rod Motbey and Hugh Curtis
                                                                   Southgate Inn Scully Room     $10     2pm
Sun 28 Century 21 Future Stars 2007 Concert featuring Daisy May Wegner, Penelope Somerville,
                 2007 Toyota Starmaker Winner, Kris Wason, Ryan Sampson,Sinead Burgess, plus special
                          guests backed by Les Scott, Mark Moulynox, Glen Skarratt and Glenn Wilson   2pm
Michael Muchow
Fri 19 TREC Outdoor Stage 1pm
Mon  22  Tamworth Hotel  7.30pm
Tues  23  Tamworth Hotel  7.30pm
Dorrie Muller
Tues 23 A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase - Host Ron Sadler: Artists: Keith Pfitzner,
                 Jeff Gibson, Graeme Butterworth, Ken Chainsaw Lindsay, Les Lawson, Bill Jenkins
                   Dorrie Muller, Claude McLachlan, Alan Luscombe, Chris Strohfeld, David Croser,
                      Reg & Gina Briskey. Homestead Band: Greg White Lead guitar/Kevin Groves
                         Bass/Lynette Coad Drums. Gold Coin Entry - Balladeers Homestead    5pm
Dan  Mureau
Fri  19     Dan  Mureau & the Contractors  Central    Hotel  7.30pm
                Dan  Mureau & the Contractors  Central    Hotel     8.30pm
Mon  22  The Coyote Ugly Bar -Dan Mureau + DJ the Coyote Dancers  Cover charge $6
                                 Strictly 18+ with 10.30pm-3am
Tues 23 The Brian Young Reunion Show - Southgate Inn     8pm      $14.50
                      The lineup for this special reunion concert includes Darren Howard, Aaron Bolton,
                                  Luke Austen, Damian Whitney, Royden Donohue, Peter Denahy,
                                     Shandell Tosoni, Dan Mureau plus more
Wed  24  Central Hotel   8pm
Thur  25  Dan  Mureau & the Contractors  Central    Hotel    11.30pm
Sat  27  Dan  Mureau & the Contractors  Central    Hotel   8pm
Dan  Murphy   
Sat  20   The Vault  12pm
Sun  21  The Vault  11.30am
Fri  26   The Vault  11.30am
Kieran Murphy (NZ) 
The Nester Lou and Slim Knackers Show * (Merri-May Gill)  Click here
Sat 20 -The Nester Lou and Slim Knackers Show  - Southgate Inn  Scully Room   $15
                                      http://www.thenesterlouandslimknackersshow.com/    
Sun 21 - The Nester Lou and Slim Knackers Show  - Southgate Inn  Scully Room  $15
                                   http://www.thenesterlouandslimknackersshow.com/    
Dobe Newton  (See Bushwackers)
Tues 23  Valley Studios Showcase featuring Roger Corbett, Dobe Newton and special  guests-                                        Longyard Hotel   5.30pm
Slim  Newton
Mon 22 A.B.B.A Hillbilly Hit Parade - Host Anita Ree: Slim Newton, Gordon Larkin,
                     Micheal and Pat Pincott, Dean Perrett, Col Taylor, Nathan Charlton, Julie Perandes,
                         Anita Ree, Dianne Lindsay, Peter Pratt, Les Lawson, Yodelling Pete Smith,
                                Ron Peters. Admission $12 ($10 A.B.B.A Members) Balladeers Homestead  9am
Wed 24 Barry Thornton Bronze Bust Fundraiser - Host Lorraine Pfitzner: Jeff Brown,
                             The Pincotts, Slim Newton, Hank Sasaki, Lynette Guest & Rodney Walker,
                                   Dianne Lindsay, Terry & Jenny Bennetts, Star Quest Winner 2007,
                                            Kate Botfield, Peter Simpson, Jeff Gibson, Julie Perandes. Band:
                                                          Rod Walker Bass/ Peter Simpson Guitar/ Lynette Coad Drums.
                                                                  Ad $12 Donation. Balladeers Homestead              1pm
               LBS Studio Country Corner Showcase 7pm
Fri 26  A.B.B.A Heritage Hall Fundraiser Host Lorraine Pfitzner: Artists: Reg Poole, Slim Newton,
                       The Durdins, Keith Jamieson and Alisha Smith, Terry and Jenny Bennetts,
                              Nathan Charlton, Ernie Constance, Les Lawson, Lorraine Pfitzner, David Croser,
                                     Bush Balladeer Star Quest winner 2007, Barry K. Chandler, Tom Maxwell,
                                              Bob Easter. Band: Charley Boyter Band. Ad $15 Donation
                                                    $13 A.B.B.A Members) -  Balladeers Homestead    1pm
            Oasis Hotel  1pm
Jake Nicholai
Sun 21 Aussies Walk the Line featuring The Australian Highwaymen Mike Carr,
                    Jake Nickolai, Travis Collins, Nick Kingswell West League Blazes
                                     7.30pm Adult $22 / Child $10
Tues  23  West League Legends   8.15pm
Sat  27  Aussies Walk the Line featuring The Australian Highwaymen Mike Carr, Jake Nickolai,
                          Travis Collins, Nick Kingswell  - West League Blazes Adult $22 / Child $10  4.30pm
Lorin Nicholson
Joel Oakhill
Sun  21 Kim McKenzie, Joel Oakhill & Mik McCartin   7 - 10pm
Mark Oats
See Fiddlers Feast Gigs!!
19th - 28th  (Every Day) Finn MacCool - West League -  -Legends Bar   11am
Tues 23 - Fiddlers Feast (formerly Fiddlers Festival) featuring Marcus Holden, Garry Steel,
                            Rodney Ford, Clare O’Meara, Mark Oats, George Washingmachine,
                                      John Coker and Andrew Clermont Southgate Inn Scully Room
                                               $20 2pm Bookings Tamworth Info Centre 02 67675300
                                                              www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/sales  
Thur 25 Golden Fiddle Awards Tamworth’s premier live fiddle music show. Hosted by
                         Pixie Jenkins and featuring some of Australia’s best Fiddlers including the
                                    Davidson Brothers, Andrew Clermont, Clare O’Meara, Mark Oats,
                                              Marcus Holden, George Washingmachine and more.   Town Hall  10am
Sat 27  Finals No Holds Barred Fiddle Competition        1pm     Bookings
                      Regent Theatre 02 67663162 countrylive@regentcinema.com.au 
Greg O'Brien
9th - 28th  (Every Day)  Finn MacCool -West League - Legends Bar   11am
Amanda O'bryan (Johnson)
John O’Dea
Sat  20 Thelma and Louise’s Choice Picks - Anna Macdonald, Western Creation, John O’Dea,
              Lee Brittan, Gina Timms, Cool Change, Candice Arlott, Kellie Cain, Lianne Rose,
                       Melanie Dyer, Aaron Bolton, The Jillaroos 8pm
Fri  26  South of the Border w/ Jeanette Wormald, Dave Prior, John O’Dea
                                    and the Huckleberry Swedes   4pm the Family Hotel
Norma O'Hara Murphy
Fri  26  Arthur Blanch Australia Day Show - Arthur Blanch and Norma O’Hara Murphy,
                      Steel Guitar Ace Kenny Kitching and master of the fiddle, Mick Albeck.  
                                        Town  Hall  9.30am
Matt O'Leary 
Sun  21   The Tudor (Downstairs Back Bar)  6pm - 9pm
Clare O'Meara
See Fiddlers Feast Gigs!!
Tues 23 - Fiddlers Feast (formerly Fiddlers Festival) featuring Marcus Holden, Garry Steel,
                            Rodney Ford, Clare O’Meara, Mark Oats, George Washingmachine,
                                      John Coker and Andrew Clermont Southgate Inn Scully Room
                                               $20 2pm Bookings Tamworth Info Centre 02 67675300
                                                              www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/sales  
Thur 25 Golden Fiddle Awards Tamworth’s premier live fiddle music show. Hosted by
                        Pixie Jenkins and featuring some of Australia’s best Fiddlers including the
                                    Davidson Brothers, Andrew Clermont, Clare O’Meara, Mark Oats,
                                          Marcus Holden, George Washingmachine and more.  Town Hall  10am
Sat  27  The Vault Spectacular starring Marcus Holden, Gary Steel, Clare O'Meara, Andrew
         Richardson, Guy Kachel, Alwyn Aurisch, Toni Swain, Sally-Anne Whitten, Jeff Gibson,
                   Rebecca Ireland, Lloyd Sharmon & Mark Heazlet    6pm
Meg O’Riley In Good Company
Michael O’Rourke
Wed 24 Michael O'Rourke TREC Outdoor Stage 1.00-1.30pm
Luke O'Shea & Medicine Wheel
Sun 21 Services Club - 7pm to 10pm
Mon 22 Services Club  - 3.30pm to 6.30pm
Tues 23 Services Club - 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Thur 25  The Court House Hotel - Bundy Arena  7.30pm
Fri 26    Writers in the Round    Tracy Coster, Kim  Cheshire  & Luke O'Shea, Services Club   9am
              Services Club  - 3.30pm to 6.30pm 
Sat 27 Services Club   - 3.30pm to 6.30pm
Sat 20 Celtic Country Show featuring Shaylee Wilde & the Lads , Paddy O'Toole, Dermot Doyle
                       & Jennifer Claro Irish Dancers  - West Tamworth Bowling Club
Sun 28 Services Club - 3.30pm to 6.30pm
Paddy O'Toole
Sat 20 Celtic Country Show featuring Shaylee Wilde & the Lads, Paddy O'Toole, Dermot Doyle
                       & Jennifer Claro Irish Dancers - West Tamworth Bowling Club   10am
            Celtic Country Show featuring Shaylee Wilde & the Lads , Paddy O'Toole, Dermot Doyle
                          & Jennifer Claro Irish Dancers - West Tamworth Bowling Club 4pm
The Outback Idle Band 
Fri 19th to Sun 28th Every Day - Chris Callaghan Show with The Outback Idle Band -
                     Chris Callaghan, Kirk Steel, Tim Rickards, Scotty Dawson and Stewie Hawthorne -
                                               West Diggers Sports Bar 11am
Palmer Brothers Band
Fri 19 Ladies of Country - Gina Timms, Briana Lee, Sandra Humphries, Carol Donovan,
                   Joelene Mandrakas, Shandell Tosoni & Katrina Burgoyne with the Palmer
                                    Brothers Band West League Legends     8.15pm
Mardi Pannan
Wed  24  The Family Hotel  - Roots’n’All – Mardi Pannan; Matt Zarb; Huckleberry Swedes
                                   $5 at the door on the night 8pm - MN
Thur  25  The Family Hotel - Roots’n’All – Matt Zarb; Mardi Pannan; Huckleberry Swedes $5 at the
                                      door on the night 8pm-MN
Graeme Parfit,
Wed 24 A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase Hosted by Warren Mahoney - Tom Brooks,
                     Dean Perrett, Ian Quinn, Ernie Constance, Slim Connor, The Camerons, Neville
                          Anderson, Ashley and Kimberley Cook, Graeme Butterworth, Graeme Parfit,
                             Reg Poole, Pete Smith, Lex K, The Durdins, David Croser, Anita Ree,
                                 The Browns, Graeme Coates, Noel Smith, Wave Jackson,
                                      Warren Mahoney Homestead Band backing. Gold Coin Entry.
                                                     Balladeers Homestead            5 -10pm
Noel Parlane      
Melissa Partridge
Steve Passfield    See Handpicked
Parris & PuYu
Pat Pattison Click here more info  (US) Songwriting Seminar Tools and Strategies  $200
               www.patpattison.com  cmcleod@berklee.net  or 0417 049 616   To register: send
                   cheque or money order (payable to Clare McLeod) to PO Box 1088, Collingwood VIC
                        3066. Please include in the envelope your contact details: name, phone number, email
                                   and address and please mark “Tamworth” on your application
Fri 19    Scully Room, SouthGate Inn     10am - 4pm
Sat 20    Scully Room SouthGate Inn    9am - Noon
Sun 21   Doms Room, The Family Hotel    9am -11am
Roy Payne 
with Don Walker 7pm  Diggers Showroom   $20 one price
Mick Pealing (Mick Pealing with Dean and Carruthers)
Wed 24 -Pealing, Wade and Young and Wade 5pm
Thurs 25  Pealing, Wade and Young    5pm
Fri  26   Pealing, Wade and Young  5pm
Sat 27   Pealing, Wade and Young   5pm
Julie Perandes
Mon 22 A.B.B.A Hillbilly Hit Parade - Host Anita Ree: Slim Newton, Gordon Larkin,
                 Micheal and Pat Pincott, Dean Perrett, Col Taylor, Nathan Charlton, Julie Perandes,
                   Anita Ree, Dianne Lindsay, Peter Pratt, Les Lawson, Yodelling Pete Smith,
                      Ron Peters. Admission $12 ($10 A.B.B.A Members) Balladeers Homestead  9am
             Camerata Reunion Concert featuring Hannah Cosgrove, Kris Wason,
                  Makaylie Foodey, Aimee Hannan, Tiffney Stroh, Kiara Rodrigues, Sarah Roberts,
                      Caitlin Harnett, Olivia Hally, Julie Perandes, Melanie Dyer, Rowan Scott,
                          Katie Brianna, Ryan Sampson, Jared Scott, Victoria Baillie, Kirsty Lee Akers,
                               Katie Botfield, Candice Arlott, Emma Roberts - Backing band: Ian Lees,
                                     Doug Gallacher, Mark Moulynox, Rod Motbey and Hugh Curtis
                                                                   Southgate Inn Scully Room     $10     2pm
Wed 24 Barry Thornton Bronze Bust Fundraiser - Host Lorraine Pfitzner: Jeff Brown,
                             The Pincotts, Slim Newton, Hank Sasaki, Lynette Guest & Rodney Walker,
                                   Dianne Lindsay, Terry & Jenny Bennetts, Star Quest Winner 2007,
                                            Kate Botfield, Peter Simpson, Jeff Gibson, Julie Perandes. Band:
                                                   Rod Walker Bass/ Peter Simpson Guitar/ Lynette Coad Drums.
                                                                  Ad $12 Donation. Balladeers Homestead              1pm
Thur  25  A.B.B.A Slim Bazza and Stan Tribute Show Host Lynn Manning - Graham Rodger,
                         Tracy Coster, Dean Perrett, Jeff Gibson, Julie Perandes, Dianne Lindsay, Ashley and
                             Kimberley Cook, Amos Morris, Ernie Constance, Matt Manning, Slim Connor,
                                Graham Doubleday and A.B.B.A Star Quest winner 2007. Band: Charley Boyter
                                           band. Ad $15 ($13 A.B.B.A Members)  Balladeers Homestead   1pm
Fri 26 A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase Hosted by Warren Mahoney &
                  Graeme Coates. Slim Connor, Ernie Constance, David Croser, Wave Jackson,
                      Graeme Coates, Nathan Charlton, Bob Salomon, Warren Mahoney, Bob Easter,
                               Lex K, Graeme Butterworth, Star Quest Winner 2007, The Durdins,
                                Julie Perandes, Reg Poole. Homestead Band: Kevin Groves bass/Nev
                                     MolloyLead Guitar/Lynette Coad Drums. Gold Coin Entry
                                              Balladeers Homestead 5pm -10pm.
Sat 27 A.B.B.A Star Quest Winners Show Host Anita Ree: Artists: Nathan Charlton,
                Anita Ree, Matt Manning, Jeff Gibson, Julie Perandes, Star Quest winner 2007,
                       Special Guests: Kimberley Cook & Jay Messenger. Charley Boyter band.
                                    $12 ($10 A.B.B.A Members) - Balladeers Homestead      2pm
Dean Perrett,
Sun 21 - TSA Showcase, West Leagues Club, Tamworth, NSW
              Gospel and Ballads Show, The Balladeers Homestead, Tamworth, NSW
Sun 21 Gospel ballads Host Peter Coad: Artists: Dean Perrett, Peter Coad & the Coad Sisters,
                   Nathan Charlton, Big Mal Coad & Keith Pfitzner $12 ($10 A.B.B.A Members)
                                                  Balladeers Homestead 3pm
Mon 22 A.B.B.A Hillbilly Hit Parade - Host Anita Ree: Slim Newton, Gordon Larkin,
                 Micheal and Pat Pincott, Dean Perrett, Col Taylor, Nathan Charlton, Julie Perandes,
                   Anita Ree, Dianne Lindsay, Peter Pratt, Les Lawson, Yodelling Pete Smith,
                      Ron Peters. Admission $12 ($10 A.B.B.A Members) Balladeers Homestead  9am
               Dean Perrett & Peter Pratt - Frog & Toad Conference Centre    1.30pm- 4.30pm
Tues  23  TREC Outdoor Stage    9am
Wed 24 Old Mates  Dean Perrett & Jeff Brown - Frog & Toad Conference Centre   9am
               A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase Hosted by Warren Mahoney - Tom Brooks,
                              Dean Perrett, Ian Quinn, Ernie Constance, Slim Connor, The Camerons, Neville
                                 Anderson, Ashley and Kimberley Cook, Graeme Butterworth, Graeme Parfit,
                                           Reg Poole, Pete Smith, Lex K, The Durdins, David Croser, Anita Ree,
                                                    The Browns, Graeme Coates, Noel Smith, Wave Jackson,
                                                            Warren Mahoney. Homestead Band backing. Gold Coin Entry.
                                                                         Balladeers Homestead     5 -10pm
Thur  25  A.B.B.A Slim Bazza and Stan Tribute Show Host Lynn Manning - Graham Rodger,
                         Tracy Coster, Dean Perrett, Jeff Gibson, Julie Perandes, Dianne Lindsay, Ashley and
                             Kimberley Cook, Amos Morris, Ernie Constance, Matt Manning, Slim Connor,
                                Graham Doubleday and A.B.B.A Star Quest winner 2007. Band: Charley Boyter
                                           band. Ad $15 ($13 A.B.B.A Members)  Balladeers Homestead   1pm
Fri  26  * The Family Hotel - The Jillaroos & The Young Balladeers w/Dean Perrett    Noon
Fri 26 *The Pub - RUM Showcase -Ronni Rae Rivers, Sovereign,Tracy Coster, Dean Perrett,
                 Kimber Sparks, Dave Prior,The Harmonators, Paul Costa, Kylie Hogan, Dale Duncan 8pm
Ron Peters
Mon 22 A.B.B.A Hillbilly Hit Parade - Host Anita Ree: Slim Newton, Gordon Larkin,
                 Micheal and Pat Pincott, Dean Perrett, Col Taylor, Nathan Charlton, Julie Perandes,
                   Anita Ree, Dianne Lindsay, Peter Pratt, Les Lawson, Yodelling Pete Smith,
                      Ron Peters. Admission $12 ($10 A.B.B.A Members) Balladeers Homestead  9am
Fri 26 Yodelling Spectacular Host Peter Coad: Artists: Slim Connor, The Durdins, Daisy May
              Wegner, Col Thompson, Yodelling Pete Smith, Angela Hayden, Virginia Coad,
                 Colleen Honeyman (TBC) Ron Peters  Charley Boyter Band - Balladeers Homestead  9am
Keith Pfitzner
Sun 21 Gospel ballads Host Peter Coad: Artists: Dean Perrett, Peter Coad & the Coad Sisters,
                           Nathan Charlton, Big Mal Coad & Keith Pfitzner $12 ($10 A.B.B.A Members)
                                               Balladeers Homestead    3pm
Tues 23 A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase - Host Ron Sadler: Artists: Keith Pfitzner,
                  Jeff Gibson, Graeme Butterworth, Ken Chainsaw Lindsay, Les Lawson, Bill Jenkins
                     Dorrie Muller, Claude McLachlan, Alan Luscombe, Chris Strohfeld, David Croser,
                        Reg & Gina Briskey. Homestead Band: Greg White Lead guitar/Kevin GrovesBass/
                                   Lynette Coad Drums. Gold Coin Entry - Balladeers Homestead     5pm
Lorraine Pfitzner
Mon  22  A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase Hosts Lorraine Pfitzner & Ron Morgan:
                        Debbie Beckert, Chris Strohfeld, Wave Jackson, Lindsay and Gail Hammond,
                            Col Edmonds, Darryl Bowen, Lorraine Pfitzner, Ken Lindsay, Graeme Johnson
                               (bush Poet), David Croser, Tom Brooks, Terry and Jenny Bennetts, The Jillaroos,
                                  Homestead Band: Lindsay Hammond lead guitar/Kevin Groves bass/Lynette
                                            Coad/Drums. Gold Coin Entry. Balladeers Homestead       5pm
Wed  24  Barry Thornton Bronze Bust Fundraiser - Host Lorraine Pfitzner: Jeff Brown, The Pincotts,
                         Slim Newton, Hank Sasaki, Lynette Guest & Rodney Walker, Dianne Lindsay,
                                 Terry & Jenny Bennetts, Star Quest Winner 2007, Kate Botfield, Peter Simpson,
                                     Jeff Gibson, Julie Perandes. Band: Rod Walker Bass/ Peter Simpson Guitar/
                                               Lynette Coad Drums. Ad $12 Donation.     Balladeers Homestead     1pm
Fri 26  A.B.B.A Heritage Hall Fundraiser Host Lorraine Pfitzner - Reg Poole, Slim Newton,
                       The Durdins, Keith Jamieson and Alisha Smith, Terry and Jenny Bennetts,
                              Nathan Charlton, Ernie Constance, Les Lawson, Lorraine Pfitzner, David Croser,
                                     Bush Balladeer Star Quest winner 2007, Barry K. Chandler, Tom Maxwell,
                                              Bob Easter. Band: Charley Boyter Band. Ad $15 Donation
                                                          $13 A.B.B.A Members) -  Balladeers Homestead    1pm
Phaze Four See also Scott Dan
Tues 23 Scott Dan & Phaze Four special guest Samantha Dan  West League Big Backyard   4.30pm
Thur  25  Scott Dan & Phaze Four special guest Samantha Dan-West League Outback Bar 11.30am
Sat  27  Scott Dan & Phaze Four special guest Samantha Dan West League Outback Bar   11.30am
Nik  Phillips
Wed 24  TREC Outdoor Stage  Noon
Terry Phillpot
Sat 20 * CCMA Showcase – host Jacqui Gaynor, various Artists with band: Terry Phillpot,
                                      Les Scott, Mark Moulynox and Glen Skarratt   The Pub  Noon
The Pigs
Wed 17 to Sat 27th   (Every Night)  West Diggers Sports Bar  12midnight
Sat  27  The Pigs   West League Legends 5pm
Michael & Pat Pincott
Mon 22 A.B.B.A Hillbilly Hit Parade - Host Anita Ree: Slim Newton, Gordon Larkin,
                 Micheal and Pat Pincott, Dean Perrett, Col Taylor, Nathan Charlton, Julie Perandes,
                   Anita Ree, Dianne Lindsay, Peter Pratt, Les Lawson, Yodelling Pete Smith,
                      Ron Peters. Admission $12 ($10 A.B.B.A Members) Balladeers Homestead  9am
Wed 24 Barry Thornton Bronze Bust Fundraiser - Host Lorraine Pfitzner: Jeff Brown,
                             The Pincotts, Slim Newton, Hank Sasaki, Lynette Guest & Rodney Walker,
                                   Dianne Lindsay, Terry & Jenny Bennetts, Star Quest Winner 2007,
                                            Kate Botfield, Peter Simpson, Jeff Gibson, Julie Perandes. Band:
                                                          Rod Walker Bass/ Peter Simpson Guitar/ Lynette Coad Drums.
                                                                  Ad $12 Donation. Balladeers Homestead              1pm
Pixie (See Jenkins)
Donella Plane  (go toDonella)
Plough Boys with Damien Howard
Sun  21  The Vault  2pm
Mon 22  The Vault  4pm
Wed 24  The Vault   9.30pm
Thur  25  The Vault  10pm
Benjy Pocock  - see The Vibe
Thur  25  The Court House Front Bar    7pm
Alby Pool with Anthony Taylor,
         Andrew Toombs (Bass)and Vocals, Dan Marolla (Drums)
Mon 15  -  Legends Bar at Wests 8.15 – 11.00pm
Tues 16  -  Legends Bar at Wests 8.15 – 11.00pm
Wed 17  -   West Diggers Sports Bar 8.15 – 11.00pm
Fri 19  -  Tudor Hotel       Tudor Hotel (Upstairs Back bar) Bands  11.00pm – 2.30.am
Sat 20  - West League Big Backyard 1.00pm -4.00pm
               Tudor Hotel   (Upstairs Front Bar) 7.30 – 10.30
Sun 21    West League Big Backyard    4.30-8.00pm
Mon 22 - West League Big Backyard    1.00 – 4.00pm
Wed 24 - West League Big Backyard    1.00 – 4.00pm
Thurs 25 - Tomkins Guitar Showcase West Big Backyard 1.30 – 5.30
Fri 26   - West League Big Backyard     4.30 – 7.30
                Southgate Inn Gate Bar     8pm – 11.00 pm
Sat 27     Southgate Inn Gate Bar 8pm – 11.00 pm
Melody Pool with Alby Pool
Reg Poole
Fri 19  Gunbarrel Highwaymen -Tamworth City Bowling Club  $18   3pm
Fri 19 Gunbarrel Highwaymen -Tamworth City Bowling Club  $18   8.30pm
Sun  21 Gunbarrel Highwaymen -Tamworth City Bowling Club  $18   3pm
Mon  22  Shopping World    8am
Tues 23  Jeff Brown & Reg Poole  - Frog & Toad Conference Centre      6pm - 9pm
Wed  24  Shopping World  8am
                A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase Hosted by Warren Mahoney -
                            Tom Brooks, Dean Perrett, Ian Quinn, Ernie Constance, Slim Connor,
                              The Camerons, Neville Anderson, Ashley and Kimberley Cook,
                                      Graeme Butterworth, Graeme Parfit, Reg Poole, Pete Smith, Lex K,
                                           The Durdins, David Croser, Anita Ree, The Browns, Graeme Coates,
                                                Noel Smith, Wave Jackson,  Warren Mahoney Homestead Band
                                                    backing. Gold Coin Entry. Balladeers Homestead            5 -10pm
                Tamworth Songwriters' Concert and Awards presentations Lindsay Butler Band,
                          Lee Kernaghan, Anne Kirkpatrick, Reg Poole, Peter Denahy, Carter & Carter,
                               Graham Rodger, Daisy May, Dale Duncan, Ashley Cook, Lee Forster,
                                      Jeanette Wormald - Comperes Tania Kernaghan, Clair Hayes and
                                           Grant Luhrs plus more West League Blazes 7pm
Thur  25     South Tamworth Bowling Club 2pm
                   Reg Poole & Owen Blundell -Up Close and Personal Train Concert 
                       (including meal/show)    2 hours    6pm   Admission Prices:Adult: $65.00
                                               Child: $60.00 Pensioner: $60.00
                   *RUM Showcase – FREE show – Tracy-Lee Killeen, Reg Poole, Mistin, Mark Lucas
                         and the Dead Setters, Victoria Baillie, Alex Watt, Nicki Gillis, Graham Rodger,
                                     Carol Donovan, Cat Southern 8pm   Free  The  Pub
Fri 26   Shopping World    8am
            A.B.B.A Heritage Hall Fundraiser Host Lorraine Pfitzner: Artists: Reg Poole, Slim Newton,
                       The Durdins, Keith Jamieson and Alisha Smith, Terry and Jenny Bennetts,
                              Nathan Charlton, Ernie Constance, Les Lawson, Lorraine Pfitzner, David Croser,
                                     Bush Balladeer Star Quest winner 2007, Barry K. Chandler, Tom Maxwell,
                                              Bob Easter. Band: Charley Boyter Band. Ad $15 Donation
                                                           $13 A.B.B.A Members) -  Balladeers Homestead    1pm
              Gunbarrel Highwaymen plus Wally the Worker -Tamworth City Bowling Club $18   3pm
Fri 26 A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase Hosted by Warren Mahoney &
                  Graeme Coates. Slim Connor, Ernie Constance, David Croser, Wave Jackson,
                      Graeme Coates, Nathan Charlton, Bob Salomon, Warren Mahoney, Bob Easter,
                               Lex K, Graeme Butterworth, Star Quest Winner 2007, The Durdins,
                                Julie Perandes, Reg Poole. Homestead Band: Kevin Groves bass/Nev
                                     MolloyLead Guitar/Lynette Coad Drums. Gold Coin Entry
                                              Balladeers Homestead 5pm -10pm.
              Gunbarrel Highwaymen plus Wally the Worker -Tamworth City Bowling Club $18   8.30pm
Sat  27  South Tamworth Bowling Club  2pm
              Gunbarrel Highwaymen plus Wally the Worker -Tamworth City Bowling Club  $18   8.30pm
Peter Pratt
Mon 22 A.B.B.A Hillbilly Hit Parade - Host Anita Ree: Slim Newton, Gordon Larkin,
                 Micheal and Pat Pincott, Dean Perrett, Col Taylor, Nathan Charlton, Julie Perandes,
                   Anita Ree, Dianne Lindsay, Peter Pratt, Les Lawson, Yodelling Pete Smith,
                      Ron Peters. Admission $12 ($10 A.B.B.A Members) Balladeers Homestead  9am
                Peter Pratt & Dean Perrett - Frog & Toad Conference Centre    1.pm- 4.30pm
                Peter Pratt with Craig Giles -Lindsay Butler Studio. “Country Crooners Show”     2pm.
Tues  23 West Leagues Club. “TIARA Awards”  1pm.
                Valley Studios Showcase featuring Roger Corbett, Dobe Newton, Nicki Gillis
                     & Bryen Willems, Tracey Killeen, Peter Pratt, Anita Ree, Ian Quinn,
                            Amanda Johnson and special guests - Longyard Hotel       5.30pm
Wed  24  Hands Of Fame Park. “Festival Radio Interview”  11.15am.
                Oasis Hotel 2pm
                Mark Tempany, Alison Hams & Peter Pratt - The Chapel Concert  8pm
Thur  25  Regent Country Live Theatre. “Peoples Choice Awards”   1.30pm.
                Oasis Hotel  4pm
                Mark Tempany, Alison Hams & Peter Pratt - The Chapel   Click here 8pm
Fri 26      LBS Studio. “Outdoor Stage”   12.10pm.
                Mark Tempany, Alison Hams & Peter Pratt - The Chapel  8pm
Sat  27  Oasis Hotel  4pm
             “Golden Guitar Awards”. “Finalist In Vocal Collaboration with.
                                Jeanette Wormald”(Song: ‘Out Here’.).6pm.
Norm Price
Sun 21  Norm Price & the Willy Nelson Show Central  Hotel  11am
Mon  22  Norm Price & the Willy Nelson Show Central  Hotel 11am
Wed  24  Norm Price & the Willy Nelson Show Central  Hotel 10.30am
Fri  26  Norm Price & the Willy Nelson Show Central  Hotel 10.30am
Sat  27  Norm Price & the Willy Nelson Show Central  Hotel   10.30am
Dave Prior
Sun  21  TREC  Outdoor Stage  10am
Fri 26   * South of the Border,Jeanette Wormald, Dave Prior and Special Guests. The Family. 4 - 7pm
             * The Pub - RUM Showcase – Ronni Rae Rivers, Sovereign,Tracy Coster, Dean Perrett,
                        Kimber Sparks,  Dave Prior, The Harmonators, Paul Costa, Kylie Hogan,
                                  Dale Duncan   8pm
Sun 28 Dave Prior Black and Blue – Walkabout Man with Little Blue Mate  The Regent   8pm
Dave Proust
Ian Quinn
Tues 23 Valley Studios Showcase featuring Roger Corbett, Dobe Newton, Nicki Gillis
                     & Bryen Willems, Tracey Killeen, Peter Pratt, Anita Ree, Ian Quinn,
                            Amanda Johnson and special guests - Longyard Hotel       5.30pm
Wed 24 A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase Hosted by Warren Mahoney - Tom Brooks,
                             Dean Perrett, Ian Quinn, Ernie Constance, Slim Connor, The Camerons, Neville
                                  Anderson, Ashley and Kimberley Cook, Graeme Butterworth, Graeme Parfit,
                                         Reg Poole, Pete Smith, Lex K, The Durdins, David Croser, Anita Ree,
                                                  The Browns, Graeme Coates, Noel Smith, Wave Jackson,
                                                          Warren Mahoney Homestead Band backing. Gold Coin Entry.
                                                                       Balladeers Homestead 5 -10pm
Thur  25   Anita Ree & Ian Quinn -  Frog & Toad Conference Centre    6pm - 9pm
Sophie Raymond
Fri 26    Sophie Raymond album Launch - North Tamworth Bowling Club
                  with Andrew Clermont’s Supper Club band,  9 PM- North Tamworth Bowling Club,
                                                 Blyth St.  Click here for more info
Redfish Bluegrass
Mon  22  The Court House Hotel - Front Bar  3.30pm
Wed  23 Shopping World  11am
                The Court House Hotel - Front Bar  3.30pm
Thur  24  Locomotive  Hotel  1pm
Fri  26 The Court House Hotel - Front Bar  3.30pm
Red Hot Poker Dots
Fri 19   Joe Maguires Pub   8:30pm
Sat 20 Joe Maguires Pub   8:30pm
Sun 21 Joe Maguires Pub    8:30pm
Mon 22 Joe Maguires Pub   5:30pm
Tues 23 Joe Maguires Pub   8:30pm
Wed 24 Joe Maguires Pub    5:30pm
Thur 25  Joe Maguires Pub 8:30pm
Fri  26 Joe Maguires Pub 5:30pm
Sat  27  Joe Maguires Pub   8:30pm
Sun 28 Joe Maguires Pub   5:30pm
Redneck Girls    
Anita Ree
Mon 22 A.B.B.A Hillbilly Hit Parade - Host Anita Ree: Slim Newton, Gordon Larkin,
                        Micheal and  Pat Pincott, Dean Perrett, Col Taylor, Nathan Charlton, Julie Perandes,
                            Anita Ree, Dianne Lindsay, Peter Pratt, Les Lawson, Yodelling Pete Smith,
                                Ron Peters. Admission $12 ($10 A.B.B.A Members) Balladeers Homestead  9am
Tues 23 Valley Studios Showcase featuring Roger Corbett, Dobe Newton, Nicki Gillis
                     & Bryen Willems, Tracey Killeen, Peter Pratt, Anita Ree, Ian Quinn,
                            Amanda Johnson and special guests - Longyard Hotel       5.30pm
Wed  24  * The Family Hotel - The Jillaroos & The Young Balladeers w/Anita Ree   Noon
                   A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase Hosted by Warren Mahoney - Tom Brooks,
                     Dean Perrett, Ian Quinn, Ernie Constance, Slim Connor, The Camerons, Neville
                          Anderson, Ashley and Kimberley Cook, Graeme Butterworth, Graeme Parfit,
                             Reg Poole, Pete Smith, Lex K, The Durdins, David Croser, Anita Ree,
                                 The Browns, Graeme Coates, Noel Smith, Wave Jackson,
                                      Warren Mahoney Homestead Band backing. Gold Coin Entry.
                                                     Balladeers Homestead            5 -10pm
Thur  25   Anita Ree & Ian Quinn -  Frog & Toad Conference Centre    6pm - 9pm
Sat 27  A.B.B.A Star Quest Winners Show Host Anita Ree: Artists: Nathan Charlton, Anita Ree,
                      Matt Manning, Jeff Gibson, Julie Perandes, Star Quest winner 2007, Special Guests:
                           Kimberley Cook & Jay Messenger. Band: Charley Boyter band. Ad $12 ($10
                                   A.B.B.A Members)     Balladeers Homestead    2pm
Sidey Ree
John Rex Reeves (nephew of the late, great Gentleman Jim Reeves)
Wed 24 The Scully Room - Southgate Inn  8pm   Click here for more info
The Remains
Mon 22   – Courthouse Hotel (Front Bar)   10.30pm
Tues 23  – Courthouse Hotel (Front Bar)   10.30pm
Wed 24 – Courthouse Hotel (Tent out the back)    7.30pm
Thurs 25  – Imperial Hotel   7.15pm
Fri 26   – Courthouse Hotel (Tent out the back)7.30pm
Sat 27   – Courthouse Hotel (Front Bar)   10.30pm
Sun 28  – The Longyard Hotel   7.30pm
The Rhymer from Ryde
Grant Richardson
Tues 23 Sunny Cowgirls with Roydon Donohue & Grant Richardson - Diggers Showroom
                                 7pm Adult $18 / Child $12
Tim Rickhards
Fri 19th to Sun 28th Every Day  -Chris Callaghan Show with The Outback Idle Band -
            Chris Callaghan, Kirk Steel, Tim Rickards, Scotty Dawson and Stewie Hawthorne. 
                                           West Diggers Sports Bar  11am
            Ted Tillbrook & Friends Jam - with Kirk Steel, The McClymonts, Brenda-Lee Heathcote
                                    Tim Rickard, Greg Champion, Owen Aurich, Gary Carruthers and more
                                                          Masonic Hall (Near Library) 2pm
Pete Riley & Nigel Beetson   
Sun 21 (Downstairs Front Bar)  Tudor Hotel  5pm - 8pm
Mon  22  (Downstairs Front Bar) Tudor Hotel  8.30pm
Wed 24 - Tudor Hotel  (Upstairs Front Bar)   12.30pm - 3.30pm
Sat  27   (Downstairs Front Bar) Tudor Hotel  8.30pm
Riverblend
Sun 21   Joe Maguires    8am
Sun  28  Joe Maguires   8am
Ronnie Rae Rivers
Fri  26  * The Pub  - RUM Showcase – Ronni Rae Rivers, Sovereign,Tracy Coster, Dean Perrett,
                            Kimber Sparks,  Dave Prior, The Harmonators, Paul Costa, Kylie Hogan,
                                          Dale Duncan     8pm
Rob & Doug
Fri 19    The Tudor (Downstairs Back Bar)   6pm - 9pm
Sat  20  City Plaza   4pm
Sun  21   The Tudor (Downstairs Front Bar)   1.30pm - 4.30pm
Mon  22 The Tudor (Downstairs Back Bar)        6pm - 9pm
                Locomotive Hotel  9.30pm
Tues  23  Locomotive Hotel   7pm
Wed  24   Locomotive Hotel   7pm
Thur  25   Locomotive Hotel   2pm
                 The Tudor (Downstairs Back Bar)    6pm - 9pm
Sat  27     City Plaza    4pm
Emma Roberts
Mon 22 Camerata Reunion Concert featuring Hannah Cosgrove, Kris Wason,
                  Makaylie Foodey, Aimee Hannan, Tiffney Stroh, Kiara Rodrigues, Sarah Roberts,
                      Caitlin Harnett, Olivia Hally, Julie Perandes, Melanie Dyer, Rowan Scott,
                          Katie Brianna, Ryan Sampson, Jared Scott, Victoria Baillie, Kirsty Lee Akers,
                               Katie Botfield, Candice Arlott, Emma Roberts - Backing band: Ian Lees,
                                     Doug Gallacher, Mark Moulynox, Rod Motbey and Hugh Curtis
                                                                   Southgate Inn Scully Room     $10     2pm
Sarah Roberts
Mon 22 Camerata Reunion Concert featuring Hannah Cosgrove, Kris Wason,
                  Makaylie Foodey, Aimee Hannan, Tiffney Stroh, Kiara Rodrigues, Sarah Roberts,
                      Caitlin Harnett, Olivia Hally, Julie Perandes, Melanie Dyer, Rowan Scott,
                          Katie Brianna, Ryan Sampson, Jared Scott, Victoria Baillie, Kirsty Lee Akers,
                               Katie Botfield, Candice Arlott, Emma Roberts - Backing band: Ian Lees,
                                     Doug Gallacher, Mark Moulynox, Rod Motbey and Hugh Curtis
                                                                   Southgate Inn Scully Room     $10     2pm
Rock City Rock   
Sun  21  The Tudor (Downstairs Front Bar) 8.30pm
Tues  23  The Tudor (Downstairs Front Bar)    8.30pm
Graham & Julie Rodger
Thur  25  *RUM Showcase – FREE show – Tracy-Lee Killeen, Reg Poole, Mistin, Mark Lucas
                         and the Dead Setters, Victoria Baillie, Alex Watt, Nicki Gillis, Graham Rodger,
                                     Carol Donovan, Cat Southern 8pm   Free
Graham Rodger
Fri  19  Meet and Greet - Big Golden Guitar  Dale Duncan & Graham Rodger  10am
Sun 21 East Coast meets West Coast featuring Terry & Jenny Bennetts with Graham Rodger
                                        new CD & DVD Launch for Graham  - Community Centre 10am
Sun  22  CD Launch "The Journey" by Johnny Kaye Concert featuring Johnny Kaye,
                                 Tom McIvor & Graham Rodger    7pm
Mon 22 Album Launch Jeff Brown Graham Rodger, Keith Jamieson, Jeff Gibson,
                        John Colville, Les Lawson and more   Frog & Toad Conference Centre    9am
                TREC  Outdoor  Stage   4pm
                Oasis Hotel  6pm
Wed 24 Tamworth Songwriters' Concert and Awards presentations Lindsay Butler Band,
                    Lee Kernaghan, Anne Kirkpatrick, Reg Poole, Peter Denahy,Carter & Carter,
                       Graham Rodger, Daisy May, Dale Duncan, Ashley Cook, Lee Forster,
                          Jeanette Wormald - Comperes Tania Kernaghan, Clair Hayes and
                                    Grant Luhrs plus more West League Blazes     7pm
Thur  25  A.B.B.A Slim Bazza and Stan Tribute Show Host Lynn Manning - Graham Rodger,
                         Tracy Coster, Dean Perrett, Jeff Gibson, Julie Perandes, Dianne Lindsay, Ashley and
                             Kimberley Cook, Amos Morris, Ernie Constance, Matt Manning, Slim Connor,
                                Graham Doubleday and A.B.B.A Star Quest winner 2007. Band: Charley Boyter
                                           band. Ad $15 ($13 A.B.B.A Members)  Balladeers Homestead   1pm
                Graham Rodger New Album Launch - Frog & Toad Conference Centre 1.30pm - 4.30pm   
               Oasis Hotel  6pm
Kiara Rodrigues
Mon 22 Camerata Reunion Concert featuring Hannah Cosgrove, Kris Wason,
                  Makaylie Foodey, Aimee Hannan, Tiffney Stroh, Kiara Rodrigues, Sarah Roberts,
                      Caitlin Harnett, Olivia Hally, Julie Perandes, Melanie Dyer, Rowan Scott,
                          Katie Brianna, Ryan Sampson, Jared Scott, Victoria Baillie, Kirsty Lee Akers,
                               Katie Botfield, Candice Arlott, Emma Roberts - Backing band: Ian Lees,
                                     Doug Gallacher, Mark Moulynox, Rod Motbey and Hugh Curtis
                                                                   Southgate Inn Scully Room     $10     2pm
Sat 27 * Young Country Stars – MC Greg Williams featuring Hannah Cosgrove,
                               Kiara Rodrigues, Mitchell King, Sinead Burgess, Kris Wason,
                                                Rebecca Holdorf, Penelope Somerville,Daisy May Wegner,
                                                                        plus more - The Pub Noon
Ginja Roe
Mon 22 Victorian Showcase - The Davidson Brothers, Distance, Joelenes, Ginja Roe
                                       Tickets $15-  Regent Theatre     2pm
Thur 25 Victorian Showcase  - Distance, Joelenes, Ginja Roe - The Regent     8pm
Chet Romero
Fri 19 - Family Hotel 8pm
Sat 20 City Plaza 10am
Thur 25 The Albert Hotel 7-10 pm
Fri  10.30pm The Albert Hotel
Sat 27 City Plaza   3pm
Lianne Rose
Sat  20 Thelma and Louise’s Choice Picks - Anna Macdonald, Western Creation, John O’Dea,
              Lee Brittan, Gina Timms, Cool Change, Candice Arlott, Kellie Cain, Lianne Rose,
                       Melanie Dyer, Aaron Bolton, The Jillaroos 8pm
Michel Rose
Saturday 20 *Danny Mack – the Cement City Cowboy with One Mighty Fine Band featuring
                                             Michel Rose, Brad Bergen, Simon Johnson and Mal Lancaster   Noon
Mon 22 HAPPY TO BE HERE-SWINGIN’ with Andy Baylor ANDY BAYLOR’S
                        WELCOME BACK TO TAMWORTH 8pm $14.50
Texas Rose  (See Texas Rose)
Rough Stock
Wed  24  Joe Maguires Hotel 2pm
Thur  25  Central  Hotel  1pm
Fri  26  Locomotive  Hotel  4.30pm
Stephen Rowe
Tues  23 The Tudor (Downstairs Back Bar)     6pm - 9pm
Wed 24  International Showcase: starring The Borderers, Beez, Steve Rowe -The Regent  2pm
              The Tudor (Downstairs Front Bar)  5pm - 8pm
Thur  25  TREC  Outdoor Stage  1pm
Fri 26 Tudor Hotel,  12.30pm
Sat 27 City Plaza 10am
Ruckus   
Fri Albert Hotel  7pm
Sat  20  Shopping World  11am
              Imperial Hotel C/Yard    5pm
              The Vault 7pm
Sun 21 Country Music Mass with Guests Jetty Road, Matt Scullion, Guy Kachel & Rebecca
                                        Ireland, Ruckus, Toni Swain & Jig Zag - St. John's Church   10am
Tues  23    The Vault 1pm
Thur  25    The Vault 1pm
                   Locomotive Hotel 4.30pm
Fri  26   Imperial Hotel  2.15 pm
              The Vault    7pm
Sat   27 Imperial Hotel   6.30pm
Sean Rudd
Mon  22  Gemma Luxton & Band featuring Mick Atholwood, Anthony Taylor, Sean Rudd
                        and Simon Fisher Central  Hotel  11pm
Wed  24 Gemma Luxton & Band featuring Mick Atholwood, Anthony Taylor, Sean Rudd
                                and Simon Fisher Central  Hotel 11pm
Sat  27   Gemma Luxton & Band featuring Mick Atholwood, Anthony Taylor, Sean Rudd
                                and Simon Fisher Central  Hotel  11.30pm
Jason  Ryan
Wed  24  TREC Outdoor Stage   4pm
Ron Sadler
Tues 23 A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase - Host Ron Sadler: Artists: Keith Pfitzner,
                   Jeff Gibson, Graeme Butterworth, Ken Chainsaw Lindsay, Les Lawson, Bill Jenkins
                       Dorrie Muller, Claude McLachlan, Alan Luscombe, Chris Strohfeld, David Croser,
                           Reg & Gina Briskey. Homestead Band: Greg White Lead guitar/Kevin GrovesBass/
                                    Lynette Coad Drums. Gold Coin Entry    -  Balladeers Homestead     5pm
Thur  25  A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase Host Ron Sadler: Artists: Chris Strohfeld,
                  Gail Hammond, Les Lawson, Ken Chainsaw Lindsay, Jeff Gibson (More to be confirmed)
                         Homestead Band: Kevin Groves Bass/ Greg White Lead guitar/Lynette on Drums.
                                            Gold Coin Entry      Balladeers Homestead      5pm
Salt Flat Trio
Mon  22  The Longyard Hotel  4pm
Wed  24  The Longyard Hotel  8pm
Ryan Sampson
Sun 28 Century 21 Future Stars 2007 Concert featuring Daisy May Wegner, Penelope Somerville,
                 2007 Toyota Starmaker Winner, Kris Wason, Ryan Sampson, Sinead Burgess, plus special
                         guests backed by Les Scott, Mark Moulynox,Glen Skarratt and Glenn Wilson   2pm
Steve Sampson
9th - 28th  (Every Day) Finn MacCool - West League -  -Legends Bar   11am
Bob Salomon
Fri 26 A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase Hosted by Warren Mahoney &
                    Graeme Coates. Slim Connor, Ernie Constance, David Croser, Wave Jackson,
                        Graeme Coates, Nathan Charlton, Bob Salomon, Warren Mahoney, Bob Easter,
                               Lex K, Graeme Butterworth, Star Quest Winner 2007, The Durdins,
                                 Julie Perandes, Reg Poole. Homestead Band: Kevin Groves bass/Nev
                                     MolloyLead Guitar/Lynette Coad Drums. Gold Coin Entry
                                                  Balladeers Homestead           5pm -10pm.
Salt Flat Trio
Fri 26  The Albert Hotel   9.30pm
Sat  27  The Albert Hotel  9.30pm
Sun  28  The Albert Hotel  9.30pm
Ryan Sampson
Mon 22 Camerata Reunion Concert featuring Hannah Cosgrove, Kris Wason,
                  Makaylie Foodey, Aimee Hannan, Tiffney Stroh, Kiara Rodrigues, Sarah Roberts,
                      Caitlin Harnett, Olivia Hally, Julie Perandes, Melanie Dyer, Rowan Scott,
                          Katie Brianna, Ryan Sampson, Jared Scott, Victoria Baillie, Kirsty Lee Akers,
                               Katie Botfield, Candice Arlott, Emma Roberts - Backing band: Ian Lees,
                                     Doug Gallacher, Mark Moulynox, Rod Motbey and Hugh Curtis
                                                                   Southgate Inn Scully Room     $10     2pm
Sat  27 * Winners and Grinners – MC Greg Williams featuring Cat Southern, Kimber Sparks,
                     Lee Forster, Victoria Baillie, Amber Lawrence, Ryan Sampson,
                        Toyota Star Maker 2007 and other artists   - The Pub    3.30pm
Hank Sasaki (Cowboy from Japan)
Sun 21 Col Elliott with Hank Sasaki - Tamworth City Bowling Club 8.30pm
Wed 24 Barry Thornton Bronze Bust Fundraiser - Host Lorraine Pfitzner: Jeff Brown,
                The Pincotts, Slim Newton, Hank Sasaki, Lynette Guest & Rodney Walker,
                        Dianne Lindsay, Terry & Jenny Bennetts, Star Quest Winner 2007,
                                Kate Botfield, Peter Simpson, Jeff Gibson, Julie Perandes. Band:
                                     Rod Walker Bass/ Peter Simpson Guitar/ Lynette Coad Drums.
                                               Ad $12 Donation. Balladeers Homestead 1pm
Thur 25 Up Close and Personal Train Concert 12pm (including meal/show) 2 hours
                       Admission Prices:Adult: $65.00 Child: $60.00 Pensioner: $60.00
The Saturns
Sun 21 The Albert Hotel 9pm
Mon 22 The Albert Hotel 10.30pm
Wed 24 The Albert Hotel 7pm
Thur 25 The Albert Hotel 9.30pm
Jane Saunders
Scared Weird Little Guys
Sat  27  West League Blazes 8pm   $25 one price
Melinda Schneider
20 Sat Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre - Toyota Country Theatre (TREC)
                       Melinda Schneider in Concert Plus Special Guests The Flood & The Sunny Cowgirls,   2pm
                                Tickets on sale on the internet 3rd October www.visittamworth.com  02 6767 5300
Fri 26  with The Flood - Blazes – West Tamworth League   2pm   Adult $25 / Child $15   02 6765 7588
Jared Scott
Wed 17 CCMA (Capital Country Music Association Young Guns Concert) 7.30pm
                (the cream of up and coming young Music Stars) plus special guests hosted
                   Carter and Carter. Artists include Candice Arlott, Victoria Baillie, Aimee Hannan,
                      Mitchell King, Caitlin Harnett, Joelene Mandrakas, Michelle Little, Jared Scott,
                             Penelope Somerville, Tiffney Stroh, Shandell Tosoni & William Verri  - Town Hall
Mon 22 Camerata Reunion Concert featuring Hannah Cosgrove, Kris Wason,
                  Makaylie Foodey, Aimee Hannan, Tiffney Stroh, Kiara Rodrigues, Sarah Roberts,
                      Caitlin Harnett, Olivia Hally, Julie Perandes, Melanie Dyer, Rowan Scott,
                          Katie Brianna, Ryan Sampson, Jared Scott, Victoria Baillie, Kirsty Lee Akers,
                               Katie Botfield, Candice Arlott, Emma Roberts - Backing band: Ian Lees,
                                     Doug Gallacher, Mark Moulynox, Rod Motbey and Hugh Curtis
                                                                   Southgate Inn Scully Room     $10     2pm
Les Scott
Sat 20 * CCMA Showcase – host Jacqui Gaynor, various Artists with band: Terry Phillp
                             Les Scott, Mark Moulynox and Glen Skarratt The Pub Noon
Sun 28 Century 21 Future Stars 2007 Concert featuring Daisy May Wegner, Penelope Somerville,
                 2007 Toyota Starmaker Winner, Kris Wason, Ryan Sampson, Sinead Burgess, plus special
                        guests backed by Les Scott, Mark Moulynox,Glen Skarratt and Glenn Wilson  2pm
Rowan Scott
Mon 22 Camerata Reunion Concert featuring Hannah Cosgrove, Kris Wason,
                  Makaylie Foodey, Aimee Hannan, Tiffney Stroh, Kiara Rodrigues, Sarah Roberts,
                      Caitlin Harnett, Olivia Hally, Julie Perandes, Melanie Dyer, Rowan Scott,
                          Katie Brianna, Ryan Sampson, Jared Scott, Victoria Baillie, Kirsty Lee Akers,
                               Katie Botfield, Candice Arlott, Emma Roberts - Backing band: Ian Lees,
                                     Doug Gallacher, Mark Moulynox, Rod Motbey and Hugh Curtis
                                                                   Southgate Inn Scully Room     $10     2pm
Matt Scullion & The Lost Moments
Sun 21 Country Music Mass with Guests Jetty Road, Matt Scullion, Guy Kachel & Rebecca
                                    Ireland, Ruckus, Toni Swain & Jig Zag - St. John's Church    10am
Wed  24  Longyard  Hotel   7.30pm
Thur  25 Shopping World   10.30am
               The Albert Hotel   10.30pm
                The Vault  11.30am
Fri  26    Imperial  Hotel  6.30pm
Sat  27  The Court House Hotel - Bundy Arena  7.30pm
           * The Pub RUM Showcase – Sarah McMonagle, Bryen Willems, Shelley Evans,
                         Nick Cesta, Rose Carleo, Darren Colston, Sharnee Fenwick, Rod Dowsett,
                                          Michael Bryers, Matt Scullion      8pm 
Silver String Cowboys   
Sat 20   Tudor Hotel (Upstairs Back bar) Bands    11pm - 2.30am
Silver String Outlaws
Mon  22  Shopping World    9.30am
Wed  24  Locomotive  Hotel  7.30pm
Thur  25  Locomotive  Hotel  7.30pm
Fri  26     Longyard  Hotel   8pm
Sat  27   Locomotive  Hotel  7.30pm
Aleyce Simmonds
Sun  21  Town Hall 1.30pm
Tues 23  Australian Bush Laureate Awards Carter & Carter, Katie Brooke, Peter Denahy, Carol
                 Heuchan, Anne Kirkpatrick, Amber Lawrence, Bob Magor, Paddy Ryan, Aleyce
                   Simmonds, Noel Stallard, Angus & Cameron Young plus more Town  Hall  2pm  ring
                     0438 667314 www.bushlaureate.com.au email info@bushlaureate.com.au   Town Hall  2pm
Fri  26  Country's Best New Talent Show Starring Aleyce Simmonds, Diana Corcoran,
                         Kirsty Lee Akers, Paul Costa - Diggers Showroom     2pm    $12 one price
Simply Bushed
Mon 22     Joe Maguires Hotel  8.30 – 11.30. p.m.
Tues 23     Joe Maguires Hotel  3.00. – 6.00. p.m.
Wed 24      Joe Maguires Hotel  8.30- 11.30. p.m.
Thurs 25    Joe Maguires Hotel   3.00.- 6.00. p.m.
Fri 26        Joe Maguires Hotel    8.30.- 11.30. p.m.
Sat 27       Joe Maguires Hotel   2pm
Sun 28      Joe Maguires Hotel    3.00. – 6.00. p.m.
Tues 23     Locomotive Hotel   8.00 – 11.30
Thurs 25     Longyard Hotel   8.30 - 11.30 p.m.
Fri  26        Longyard Hotel   4 -7 p.m.
Peter Simpson
Wed 24 A.B.B.A Pickin on Ballads (Instrumentals & Songs) Hosted by Charley Boyter: Peter
                              Simpson, Alisha Smith, Nev Molloy, Lindsay Hammond, Amos Morris,
                                        Jay Messenger , Matt Manning, Lindsay Waddington, Virginia Coad,
                                                   Charley Boyter. Balladeers Homestead     9am
Wed 24 Barry Thornton Bronze Bust Fundraiser - Host Lorraine Pfitzner: Jeff Brown,
                             The Pincotts, Slim Newton, Hank Sasaki, Lynette Guest & Rodney Walker,
                                   Dianne Lindsay, Terry & Jenny Bennetts, Star Quest Winner 2007,
                                            Kate Botfield, Peter Simpson, Jeff Gibson, Julie Perandes. Band:
                                                   Rod Walker Bass/ Peter Simpson Guitar/ Lynette Coad Drums.
                                                                  Ad $12 Donation. Balladeers Homestead              1pm
Travis Sinclair
Sun  21  West Tamworth Blazes 3pm Adult $20 / Child $12
Wed  24  Classic Golden Oldies - Travis Sinclair, Paul Costa, Amos Morris, Laura Downing,
                       Jonahs Road and more! Hosted by Frank Ifield. Book 2pm
Glen Skarratt
Sat 20 * CCMA Showcase – host Jacqui Gaynor, various Artists with band: Terry Phillp
                             Les Scott, Mark Moulynox and Glen Skarratt -  The Pub    Noon
Sun 28 Century 21 Future Stars 2007 Concert featuring Daisy May Wegner, Penelope Somerville,
                  2007 Toyota Starmaker Winner, Kris Wason, Ryan Sampson, Sinead Burgess, plus special
                          guests backed by Les Scott, Mark Moulynox,Glen Skarratt and Glenn Wilson   2pm
Alisha Smith
Wed 24 A.B.B.A Pickin on Ballads (Instrumentals & Songs) Hosted by Charley Boyter: Peter
                              Simpson, Alisha Smith, Nev Molloy, Lindsay Hammond, Amos Morris,
                                        Jay Messenger , Matt Manning, Lindsay Waddington, Virginia Coad,
                                                   Charley Boyter. Balladeers Homestead     9am
              Cane Toads & Cockaroaches Keith Jamieson, Alisha Smith and Jeff Gibson
                                                Frog & Toad Conference Centre 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Fri 26 A.B.B.A Heritage Hall Fundraiser Host Lorraine Pfitzner - Reg Poole, Slim Newton,
            The Durdins, Keith Jamieson and Alisha Smith, Terry and Jenny Bennetts,
                  Nathan Charlton, Ernie Constance, Les Lawson, Lorraine Pfitzner, David Croser,
                       Bush Balladeer Star Quest winner 2007, Barry K. Chandler, Tom Maxwell,
                                 Bob Easter. Band: Charley Boyter Band. Ad $15 Donation
                                         $13 A.B.B.A Members) - Balladeers Homestead       1pm
Sat  27  Oasis Hotel  8pm
Harley Smith
Thur  18  West League Legends Bar   8.15pm
Fri  19  West League Legends Bar  12 midnight
Mon  22  West League Legends Bar   8.15pm
Tues  23  West Diggers Sports Bar  8.15 pm
Wed  24   West League Legends Bar  12 midnight
Ken Smith
Noel Smith
Wed 24 A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase Hosted by Warren Mahoney - Tom Brooks,
                     Dean Perrett, Ian Quinn, Ernie Constance, Slim Connor, The Camerons, Neville
                          Anderson, Ashley and Kimberley Cook, Graeme Butterworth, Graeme Parfit,
                             Reg Poole, Pete Smith, Lex K, The Durdins, David Croser, Anita Ree,
                                 The Browns, Graeme Coates, Noel Smith, Wave Jackson,
                                      Warren Mahoney Homestead Band backing. Gold Coin Entry.
                                                     Balladeers Homestead            5 -10pm
Yodelling Pete Smith,
Mon 22 A.B.B.A Hillbilly Hit Parade - Host Anita Ree: Slim Newton, Gordon Larkin,
                 Micheal and Pat Pincott, Dean Perrett, Col Taylor, Nathan Charlton, Julie Perandes,
                   Anita Ree, Dianne Lindsay, Peter Pratt, Les Lawson, Yodelling Pete Smith,
                      Ron Peters. Admission $12 ($10 A.B.B.A Members) Balladeers Homestead  9am
Tues  23  Pete Smith, Alec Becket and Les Lawson "Peel Street Legends" Album Launch 
                                        Frog & Toad Conference Centre   1.30pm - 4.30pm
Wed 24 A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase Hosted by Warren Mahoney - Tom Brooks,
                     Dean Perrett, Ian Quinn, Ernie Constance, Slim Connor, The Camerons, Neville
                          Anderson, Ashley and Kimberley Cook, Graeme Butterworth, Graeme Parfit,
                             Reg Poole, Pete Smith, Lex K, The Durdins, David Croser, Anita Ree,
                                 The Browns, Graeme Coates, Noel Smith, Wave Jackson,
                                      Warren Mahoney Homestead Band backing. Gold Coin Entry.
                                                     Balladeers Homestead            5 -10pm
Fri 26 Yodelling Spectacular Host Peter Coad: Artists: Slim Connor, The Durdins, Daisy May
                 Wegner, Col Thompson, Yodelling Pete Smith, Angela Hayden, Virginia Coad,
                      Colleen Honeyman (TBC) Ron Peters. Band: Charley Boyter Band. Ad $15
                                 ($13 A.B.BA Members)        Balladeers Homestead    9am
Sam Smyth's Bush Poets & Balladeers
19th-28th January 2007  Sam Smyth's Bush Poets & Balladeers -City Bowling Club
                            www.visittamworth.com )
Anthony Snape
Mon  22  Regent Theatre 8pm
Tues 23  Regent Theatre  2pm
Wed 24  Regent Theatre 10am
Penelope Somerville
Wed 17 CCMA (Capital Country Music Association Young Guns Concert) 7.30pm
                (the cream of up and coming young Music Stars) plus special guests hosted
                   Carter and Carter. Artists include Candice Arlott, Victoria Baillie, Aimee Hannan,
                      Mitchell King, Caitlin Harnett, Joelene Mandrakas, Michelle Little, Jared Scott,
                             Penelope Somerville, Tiffney Stroh, Shandell Tosoni & William Verri - Town Hall
Sat 27 * Young Country Stars – MC Greg Williams featuring Hannah Cosgrove,
                               Kiara Rodrigues, Mitchell King, Sinead Burgess, Kris Wason,
                                                Rebecca Holdorf, Penelope Somerville, Daisy May Wegner,
                                                                     plus more - The Pub Noon
Sun 28 Century 21 Future Stars 2007 Concert featuring Daisy May Wegner, Penelope Somerville,
                2007 Toyota Starmaker Winner, Kris Wason, Ryan Sampson,Sinead Burgess, plus special
                     guests backed by Les Scott, Mark Moulynox,Glen Skarratt and Glenn Wilson    2pm
The Sommers Family
Tues 23 * The Pub Bill Chambers Bluegrass Sessions with Trev Warner, Rod McCormack,
                                                 Michael Vidale, Mick Albeck and Matilda Sommers   Noon
Cat Southern
Fri  19  TREC Outdoor Stage  4pm
             The Opening Concert  Bicentennial Park   6pm 
Sun  21 Toyota Star Maker  Grand Final - 7.30pm.
Mon  22  West League Legends  2pm
Tues 23 Tamworth Country Music Train -Lunch Show & Meal  Noon
Wed 24  Buttercup Open House - Town Hall  7.30pm
Thur  25  Peoples Choice Awards 1.30pm       
              *RUM Showcase – FREE show – Tracy-Lee Killeen, Reg Poole, Mistin, Mark Lucas
                         and the Dead Setters, Victoria Baillie, Alex Watt, Nicki Gillis, Graham Rodger,
                                     Carol Donovan, Cat Southern    Sothgate Inn    8pm   Free
                Country's Best New Talent Show Starring Aleyce Simmonds, Diana Corcoran,
                              Kirsty Lee Akers, Paul Costa, Cat Southern 2pm $12 one price 
Sat 27   * Winners and Grinners – MC Greg Williams featuring Cat Southern, Kimber Sparks,
                                                     Lee Forster, Victoria Baillie, Amber Lawrence, Ryan Sampson,
                                                            Toyota Star Maker 2007 and other artists 3.30pm
                TREC  Red Carpet  6pm
Sun 28 West League Noon
Southbound
 Sat 20    Services Club  - 11pm - $5
Sun 21   Services Club  - 11pm - $5
Thur 25  Services Club  - 11pm - $5
Fri 26      Services Club - 11pm - $5
 Sovereign
Fri 19 Services Club - Main Lounge  - 7pm to 10pm
Sat 20 Services Club - Main Lounge 7pm to 10pm
Sun 21 ‘Sovereign & Friends’ -Tamworth Services Club  2pm   TICKETED $18
Tues 23 - Up Close & Personal -  Downstairs  Services Club  2pm   $14
Wed 24 - Bundy Bash - Downstairs  Services Club  11.00pm
Fri 26  - Brekky Show - Downstairs  Services Club   10am - $14
           * The Pub - RUM Showcase – Ronni Rae Rivers, Sovereign, Tracy Coster, Dean Perrett,
                            Kimber Sparks,  Dave Prior, The Harmonators, Paul Costa, Kylie Hogan,
                                               Dale Duncan 8pm
Sat  27   Meet and Greet  Big Golden Guitar  2pm
Kimber Sparks 
Fri 19 City Plaza  2 – 3 p.m.
Sat 20 Tamworth Services   - Performing with Col Finley 10.30pm
Sun 21  -‘Sovereign & Friends Show’ including Davidson Brothers,
                               Kristy Cox, Brett Wood & Sovereign   Tamworth Services Club – Downstairs 1pm
                Country Cookbook Launch, Town Hall – acoustic spot  · 3.30pm
Mon 22 – Peel nursing Home  10:30 a.m.
Tues 23 · TREC  Oudoor Stage  10am
                City Plaza  11:30 am - 12 noon
Wed 24  Treloar Park –  10am
               Radio interview·  - Festival FM, TREC foyer - live in studio  10.15am
               Radio interview   -TREC with 2TM     2pm
Thur 25 CM Celebrity Charity Cricket Match, No 1 Oval, Kable Avenue (TBC)  10am-1pm –
              TSA – Pass The Guitar Night – Butler’s Auditorium, Lindsay Butler Studios
Fri 26  * The Pub - RUM Showcase – Ronni Rae Rivers, Sovereign,Tracy Coster,
                             Dean Perrett, Kimber Sparks,  Dave Prior, The Harmonators, Paul Costa,
                                    Kylie Hogan, Dale Duncan      8pm
Sat  27 * Winners and Grinners – MC Greg Williams featuring Cat Southern, Kimber Sparks,
                     Lee Forster, Victoria Baillie, Amber Lawrence, Ryan Sampson,
                        Toyota Star Maker 2007 and other artists   - The Pub    3.30pm
Sat 27 Tamworth Services    11pm
Gary Steel
Tues 23 Fiddlers Feast (formerly Fiddlers Festival) featuring Marcus Holden, Garry Steel,
                            Rodney Ford, Clare O’Meara, Mark Oats, George Washingmachine,
                                        John Coker and Andrew Clermont Southgate Inn Scully Room $20    2pm
              Hired Hands Reunion - Lawrie Minson, Kirk Steel, Ted Tillbrook Gary Steel, Randall Wilson,
                                             Clel Adams, Russel Adams       $10     Masonic Hall (Near Library)         8pm
Sat  27  The Vault Spectacular starring Marcus Holden, Gary Steel, Clare O'Meara, Andrew
         Richardson, Guy Kachel, Alwyn Aurisch, Toni Swain, Sally-Anne Whitten, Jeff Gibson,
                   Rebecca Ireland, Lloyd Sharmon & Mark Heazlet    6pm
Kirk Steel
Fri 19th to Sun 28th Every Day -  Chris Callaghan Show with The Outback Idle Band -
              Chris Callaghan, Kirk Steel, Tim Rickards, Scotty Dawson and Stewie Hawthorne -
                                 West Diggers Sports Bar  11am
Tues 23 Ted Tillbrook & Friends Jam - with Kirk Steel, The McClymonts, Brenda-Lee Heathcote
                               Tim Rickard, Greg Champion, Owen Aurich, Gary Carruthers and more
                                                 Masonic Hall (Near Library) 2pm
              Hired Hands Reunion - Lawrie Minson, Kirk Steel, Ted Tillbrook Gary Steel, Randall Wilson,
                                 Clel Adams, Russel Adams     $10      8pm
Merilyn Steele
Thur  25  TREC  Outdoor Stage  2pm
John Stephan
Wed 24 Classic Country - featuring Jonah's Road, John Stephan, Paul Costa, Travis Sinclair,
                     Amos Morris & more. Tamworth Town Hall. 2:00pm. All ages.
                         Tickets available now from Tourism Tamworth
                               http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/asp/index.asp?pgid=22151&cid=47481&id=73034 
Fri 26 Classic Country feat John Stephan  - Tamworth Town Hall  Hosted by Frank Ifield with special
                             guests Carter & Carter, and the Classic Country Line Dancers. Book 3 or 4 of the
                                          Classic Country shows for major discounts PLUS receive a free CD!      8pm 
Craig Stewart
IN ADDITION - I will be appearing daily outside the Rivers store in Peel Street -
                             check posters/venue for times.
Fri  19  Central Hotel  with Band 12.30pm
Sat  20  Tamworth Shopping World 11am,
             Central Hotel  with Band 1pm
             Court House Bar with Band  7pm
Mon 22- TREC Outdoor Stage 12noon
Tues 23 - Locomotive Hotel    2pm
Wed 24- Treloar Park Tennis Club 10am,
               Radio Interview with Festival FM -Coca Cola Park 1.45pm
Thur 25 - Celebrity Cricket Match No. 1 Oval (Opening bowler Dobe??) 10am,
                 Buttercup Open House Showcase 7.30pm
Sat 27 - Locomotive Hotel 2pm,
              Armidale Ex-Services Club 7pm
Sun 28 - Maton Showcase, Blazes, Noon
Judy Stone  AM  (Order of Australia)
Sat 20 Col Joye with Judy Stone & The Joye Boys -Tamworth Town Hall   8pm
Sara Storer 
Thur 25 - with Felicity, Bec Willis and more Toyota Country Theatre (TREC)    7pm
              Tickets on sale on the internet 3rd October www.visittamworth.com
Chester Story & The Glory
Sun  21  Longyard Hotel  6.30pm
Tues  23 Shopping World   8am
               Central Hotel  1.30pm
                 Joe Maguires Hotel   5pm
Thur 25 Shopping World   8am
             Joe Maguires Hotel   5.15pm
Fri  26  The Imperial Hotel  1pm
Sat  27  Joe Maguires Hotel   5.15pm
             The Court House Hotel Bar   7pm
Sun  28  The Court House Hotel  Bar 5.30pm
Strewth   
Fri  19  Central Hotel  10am
Sat  20  Central Hotel  10.30am
Mon  22  Central Hotel   1.30pm
Tues  23  Central Hotel  11am
Thur  25  Central Hotel  10.30am
                 The Tudor (Downstairs Front Bar)  5pm - 8pm
Sat  27  The Tudor (Downstairs Front Bar)  5pm - 8pm
Tiffney Stroh
Wed 17 CCMA (Capital Country Music Association Young Guns Concert) 7.30pm
                (the cream of up and coming young Music Stars) plus special guests hosted
                   Carter and Carter. Artists include Candice Arlott, Victoria Baillie, Aimee Hannan,
                      Mitchell King, Caitlin Harnett, Joelene Mandrakas, Michelle Little, Jared Scott,
                             Penelope Somerville, Tiffney Stroh, Shandell Tosoni & William Verri - Town Hall.
Mon 22 Camerata Reunion Concert featuring Hannah Cosgrove, Kris Wason,
                  Makaylie Foodey, Aimee Hannan, Tiffney Stroh, Kiara Rodrigues, Sarah Roberts,
                      Caitlin Harnett, Olivia Hally, Julie Perandes, Melanie Dyer, Rowan Scott,
                          Katie Brianna, Ryan Sampson, Jared Scott, Victoria Baillie, Kirsty Lee Akers,
                               Katie Botfield, Candice Arlott, Emma Roberts - Backing band: Ian Lees,
                                     Doug Gallacher, Mark Moulynox, Rod Motbey and Hugh Curtis
                                                                   Southgate Inn Scully Room     $10     2pm
Chris Strohfeld,
Mon 22 A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase Hosts Lorraine Pfitzner & Ron Morgan:
                 Debbie Beckert, Chris Strohfeld, Wave Jackson, Lindsay and Gail Hammond,
                    Col Edmonds, Darryl Bowen, Lorraine Pfitzner, Ken Lindsay, Graeme Johnson
                      (bush Poet), David Croser, Tom Brooks, Terry and Jenny Bennetts, The Jillaroos,
                            Homestead Band: Lindsay Hammond lead guitar/Kevin Groves bass/Lynette
                                     Coad/Drums. Gold Coin Entry. Balladeers Homestead     5pm
Tues 23 A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase - Host Ron Sadler: Artists: Keith Pfitzner,
                 Jeff Gibson, Graeme Butterworth, Ken Chainsaw Lindsay, Les Lawson, Bill Jenkins
                   Dorrie Muller, Claude McLachlan, Alan Luscombe, Chris Strohfeld, David Croser,
                      Reg & Gina Briskey. Homestead Band: Greg White Lead guitar/Kevin Groves
                            Bass/Lynette Coad Drums. Gold Coin Entry - Balladeers Homestead   5pm
Thur  25  A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase Host Ron Sadler: Artists: Chris Strohfeld,
                  Gail Hammond, Les Lawson, Ken Chainsaw Lindsay, Jeff Gibson (More to be confirmed)
                         Homestead Band: Kevin Groves Bass/ Greg White Lead guitar/Lynette on Drums.
                                            Gold Coin Entry      Balladeers Homestead      5pm
Michelle & David Styles
Tues  23  Oasis Hotel    7pm
Wed  24  Oasis Hotel 6pm
Sat  27  Oasis Hotel 5pm
Sunny Cowgirls
Sat 20   Melinda Schneider in Concert Plus Special Guests The Flood & The Sunny Cowgirls,  2pm
                               - Toyota Country Theatre (TREC)
Mon  22  City Plaza  11am
Tues  23  Diggers Showroom  with Roydon Donohue & Grant Richardson  7pm   Adult $18 / Child $12
 Wed  24 Stars for Life Celebrity Auction & Concert featuring Sally-Anne Whitten, Col Finley,
                           The Sunny Cowgirls, The Borderers, Tony Morris, Jonah's Road,
                                      Deniese Morrison & DiannaCorcoran - The Jockey Club    6pm
Thur 25 Meet and Greet - Big Golden Guitar -Dianna Corcoran & Sunny Cowgirls -
                                                       Compass Bros. Showcase 10am
Fri  26  Up Close and Personal Train Concert   (including meal and show)    2 hours    12pm 
                                 Admission Prices:Adult: $65.00 Child: $60.00 Pensioner: $60.00
Toni Swain  
Sat  20  The Vault  3pm
Sun 21 Country Music Mass with Guests Jetty Road, Matt Scullion, Guy Kachel & Rebecca
                  Ireland, Ruckus, Toni Swain & Jig Zag - St. John's Church 10am
Mon  22  The Vault  2pm
Wed  24  The Vault 1pm
Fri  26   The Vault  2pm
Sat  27  The Vault Spectacular starring Marcus Holden, Gary Steel, Clare O'Meara, Andrew
         Richardson, Guy Kachel, Alwyn Aurisch, Toni Swain, Sally-Anne Whitten, Jeff Gibson,
                   Rebecca Ireland, Lloyd Sharmon & Mark Heazlet    6pm
Anthony Taylor
Sun  14   Anthony John & Friends featuring Anthony John,
                               Anthony Taylor & Brendan Marolla    West Diggers Courtyard  8pm
Mon 15  -  with Alby Pool Legends Bar Wests  League  8.15 – 11.00pm
Tues 16  -  with Alby Pool Legends Bar at Wests League  8.15 – 11.00pm
Wed 17  - Anthony John & Friends featuring Anthony John, Anthony Taylor & Brendan Marolla 
                                       West Diggers Courtyard   2pm
                 Alby Pool & Anthony Taylor with No City Limits   8.15pm
Thur18    Anthony John & Friends featuring Anthony John, Anthony Taylor, Brendan Marolla
                            & Sarah Taylor  Diggers Courtyard    2pm
Fri 19  - Tudor Hotel 11.00pm – 2.30.am
Sat 20  - with Alby Pool West League Big Backyard    1.00pm -4.00pm
               Queensland Showcase 4pm
               Tudor Hotel    7.30 – 10.30
Sun 21    West League Big Backyard   4.30-8.00pm
Mon 22 -  West League Big Backyard    1.00 – 4.00pm
                  Anthony John & Friends featuring Anthony John, Anthony Taylor, Brendan Marolla
                              & Sarah Taylor   West League Big Backyard    4.30pm
                  Gemma Luxton & Band featuring Mick Atholwood, Anthony Taylor, Sean Rudd
                      and Simon Fisher Central Hotel  11pm
Wed 24 -   West League Big Backyard     1.00 – 4.00pm
                 Anthony John & Friends featuring Anthony John, Anthony Taylor, Brendan Marolla &
                                 Shandell Tosoni    Big  Back Yard 4.30pm
                  Gemma Luxton & Band featuring Mick Atholwood, Anthony Taylor, Sean Rudd
                                and Simon Fisher 11pm
Thurs 25 - Tomkins Guitar Showcase 1.30 – 5.30
                  Anthony John & Friends featuring Anthony John, Anthony Taylor & Brendan Marolla
                              - The Big Backyard    6pm
Fri 26   - North Queensland Showcase featuring Anthony John, Anthony Taylor, Sarah Taylor,
                             Shandell Tosoni, Kimberly Bowden, Jade Holland, Krystal Donnelly, Brittany Elise
                                           & Carly Motti  - The Big  Back Yard    1pm
                 West League Big Backyard  with Alby Pool  4.30 – 7.30
                 Southgate Inn Gate Bar 8.00 – 11.00 pm
Sat 27     North Queensland Showcase featuring Anthony John, Anthony Taylor, Brendan Marolla,
                          Sarah Taylor, Shandell Tosoni, Candice Arlott, Kimberly Bowden, Daniel Marolla,
                                  Jade Holland, Krystal Donnelly, Kiara Rodriguez, Brittany Elise & Carly Motti
                                           The Big  Backyard    1pm
                 Southgate Inn Gate Bar 8.00 – 11.00 pm
                 Gemma Luxton & Band featuring Mick Atholwood, Anthony Taylor, Sean Rudd
                                and Simon Fisher Central Hotel  11.30pm
Col Taylor
Mon 22 A.B.B.A Hillbilly Hit Parade - Host Anita Ree: Slim Newton, Gordon Larkin,
                 Micheal and Pat Pincott, Dean Perrett, Col Taylor, Nathan Charlton, Julie Perandes,
                   Anita Ree, Dianne Lindsay, Peter Pratt, Les Lawson, Yodelling Pete Smith,
                      Ron Peters. Admission $12 ($10 A.B.B.A Members) Balladeers Homestead  9am
Mark Tempany & Alison Hams
Sun 21 Town Hall  10am
             City Plaza 2pm
Mon 22 TREC Outdoor Stage 1pm
             City Plaza  4pm
Wed 24 Mark Tempany, Alison Hams & Peter Pratt - The Chapel  Click here 8pm
Thur  25   City Plaza  2pm
               Mark Tempany, Alison Hams & Peter Pratt - The Chapel  Click here  8pm
Fri 26   Mark Tempany, Alison Hams & Peter Pratt - The Chapel  Click here   8pm
Sat  27 LBS Studio  2pm
Tall Timbre
Sat  20  Fitzroy Tavern   8pm
Sun  21  Fitzroy Tavern   5pm
Wed  24  Locomotive Hotel  1pm
Thur  25  Longyard Hotel  12.30pm
                Fitzroy Tavern   8pm
Sat  27   Locomotive Hotel   2.30pm
Te Nahu (See Camille)
Texas Rose
Sat  20  Central Hotel   4.30pm
Sun 21  Central Hotel   4.30pm
Tues  23  Central Hotel  7.30pm
Fri  26 Central  Hotel    4.30pm
Sun  28   Central  Hotel  1pm
The Pigs
Fri 19th to Sat 27th   (Every Night)  West Diggers Sports Bar  12midnight
Sat  27  The Pigs   West League Legends 5pm
Naomi Therese
Mon 22  TREC Outdoor Stage   2pm
Col Thomson
Sat  20  Community Centre   Noon
Wed 24  Community Centre   Noon
Fri 26 Yodelling Spectacular Host Peter Coad: Artists: Slim Connor, The Durdins, Daisy May
                 Wegner, Col Thomson, Yodelling Pete Smith, Angela Hayden, Virginia Coad,
                      Colleen Honeyman (TBC) Ron Peters. Band: Charley Boyter Band. Ad $15
                                 ($13 A.B.BA Members)        Balladeers Homestead    9am
Sat  27  Community Centre   Noon
Those Gals
Fri 19   Tudor Hotel  (Upstairs Front Bar)   12.30pm - 3.30pm
             The Pub    8pm
Sat 20 Tamworth Songwriters IndieFest-Those Gals, Sally-Ann Whitten, Steve Charles
                                       and more - The Regent  2pm
Sun 21  Shopping World  10am
              TREC Outdoor Stage  5pm
             Oasis Hotel  8pm
Mon  22 South Tamworth Bowling Club   2pm
                Southgate Inn Gate Bar  8pm
Tues 23  Tudor Hotel  (Upstairs Front Bar)        4pm - 7pm
Thur  25   Tudor Hotel  (Upstairs Front Bar)    12.30 - 3. 30pm
Fri  26  Oasis Hotel  6pm
Sun 28 Regent Country Live • Country Music Bulletin Festival Farewell Those Gals,
                                    Sally-Ann Whitten, Steve Charles and more  The Regent      2pm
Thread
Fri  19 The Vault  6pm
Sat  20  The Vault  11pm
Sun  21 The Vault   5pm
Mon  22  The Vault  6pm
Tues 23  The Vault  10pm
Wed  24  The Vault    4pm
Thur  25  Thread    5pm
Three Generations,
Ted Tillbrook
Tues 23 Ted Tillbrook & Friends Jam - with Kirk Steel, The McClymonts, Brenda-Lee Heathcote
                             Tim Rickard, Greg Champion, Owen Aurich, Gary Carruthers and more
                                               Masonic Hall (Near Library)    2pm
               Hired hands Reunion - Lawrie Minson, Kirk Steel, Ted Tillbrook Gary Steel,
                                            Randall Wilson, Clel Adams, Russel Adams - Masonic Hall (Near Library)   $10    8pm
Gina Timms
Fri 19 Ladies of Country - Gina Timms, Briana Lee, Sandra Humphries, Carol Donovan, Joelene
                  Mandrakas, Shandell Tosoni & Katrina Burgoyne with the Palmer Brothers Band
                                   West League Legends    8.15pm
 Sat  20 Thelma and Louise’s Choice Picks - Anna Macdonald, Western Creation, John O’Dea,
              Lee Brittan, Gina Timms, Cool Change, Candice Arlott, Kellie Cain, Lianne Rose,
                       Melanie Dyer, Aaron Bolton, The Jillaroos 8pm
Sara Tindley
Fri  26  * The Pub   Bill Chambers Sessions  with Sara Tindley    2.30pm
The Topp Twins  
Thur  25  The Topp Twins  Adult $22 / Child $15  West League Blazes  Reserved seating  11am
Fri 26       The Topp Twins  Adult $22 / Child $15  West League Blazes  Reserved seating  11am
Sat  27   Diggers Showroom -Adult $22 / Child $15   Reserved seating  7pm
Sun  28   Diggers Showroom -Adult $22 / Child $15   Reserved seating  7pm
Shandell Tosoni
Mon 22nd - 29th Every day North Queensland Showcase - Wests Leagues Club - Big Backyard (Free)
Wed 17 CCMA (Capital Country Music Association Young Guns Concert) 7.30pm
                (the cream of up and coming young Music Stars) plus special guests hosted
                   Carter and Carter. Artists include Candice Arlott, Victoria Baillie, Aimee Hannan,
                      Mitchell King, Caitlin Harnett, Joelene Mandrakas, Michelle Little, Jared Scott,
                             Penelope Somerville, Tiffney Stroh, Shandell Tosoni & William Verri - Town hall
Fri 19   Ladies of Country - Gina Timms, Briana Lee, Sandra Humphries, Carol Donovan,
                   Joelene Mandrakas, Shandell Tosoni & Katrina Burgoyne with the Palmer
                                    Brothers Band West League Legends     8.15pm
Sat 20     Family Hotel, CMAA College of Country Music Reunion $10.00 donation     8pm 
Mon 22 Wests Leagues Club Blazes - Entertainer of the Year Grand Final   $12A/$8C     7.30pm:
Tues 23 The Brian Young Reunion Show - Southgate Inn     8pm      $14.50
                      The lineup for this special reunion concert includes Darren Howard, Aaron Bolton,
                                  Luke Austen, Damian Whitney, Royden Donohue, Peter Denahy,
                                          Shandell Tosoni, Dan Mureau plus more
Felicity Urquhart
Mon 22 Storytime for kids Felicity Library Peel Street  10.30am
Wed  24  with Karl  Broadie - City Plaza  12.15pm
               Felicity Urquhart -   Diggers Showroom   7pm  Adult $15 / Child $10
Thur 25 Writers in the Round Felicity Urquhart, Kevin  Bennett, Sam Hawksley -Services Club   9am 
              Sara Storer with Felicity, Bec Willis and more  TREC  7pm
Sat 27 CCMA (Capital Country Music Association) Jamboree Concert including Carter & Carter,
                     Felicity Urquhart and a showcase of all national Talent Quest winners. 1.30pm
Amy Vee
Fri  19  Longyard    2pm
William Verri
Wed 17 CCMA (Capital Country Music Association Young Guns Concert) 7.30pm
                (the cream of up and coming young Music Stars) plus special guests hosted
                   Carter and Carter. Artists include Candice Arlott, Victoria Baillie, Aimee Hannan,
                      Mitchell King, Caitlin Harnett, Joelene Mandrakas, Michelle Little, Jared Scott,
                             Penelope Somerville, Tiffney Stroh, Shandell Tosoni & William Verri - Town hall.
The Vibe  (Benjy Pocock)
Sat  20  The Imperial  8pm
Sun  21  Locomotive Hotel  7.30pm
Tues 23  The Imperial  10.30pm
Wed  24  The Imperial  10.30pm
Thur  25  The Court House Front Bar    7pm
Fri  26  The Imperial  7.15pm
Sat  27   The Imperial  7.15pm
Michael Vidale
Tues 23 * The Pub Bill Chambers Bluegrass Sessions with Trev Warner, Rod McCormack,
                                        Michael Vidale, Mick Albeck and Matilda Sommers Noon
Gleny Rae Virus
Sun 21 BOOTS’N’ALL COUNTRY CABARET SHOW hosted by Gleny Rae Virus - Family Hotel
                                     Doms Room 8pm $14.50
Mon  22   -  Sat 27  Every Day - Southgate Inn (Gate Bar) Gleny Rae Virus & Her Tamworth
                                                       Playboys     4pm  Free
Lindsay Waddington
Wed 24 A.B.B.A Pickin on Ballads (Instrumentals & Songs) Hosted by Charley Boyter: Peter
                              Simpson, Alisha Smith, Nev Molloy, Lindsay Hammond, Amos Morris,
                                        Jay Messenger , Matt Manning, Lindsay Waddington, Virginia Coad,
                                                   Charley Boyter. Balladeers Homestead     9am
Mrs Wainwright
Fri  26  Joe Maguires Hotel     2pm
Sat  27  Joe Maguires Hotel    10.45 am
Wallis and Matilda  (John Wallis and Colin Perkins )
Wed  24   Pioneers Concert Wallis and Matilda www.wallisandmatilda.com.au   4pm
Thur 25   Pioneers Concert Wallis and Matilda www.wallisandmatilda.com.au  4pm.
Fri 26 Pioneers Concert Wallis and Matilda www.wallisandmatilda.com.au  4pm
Sat 27 Pioneers Concert Wallis and Matilda www.wallisandmatilda.com.au  4pm
Don Walker  
Fri 26  Diggers Showroom   7pm   $20 one price
Rodney Walker,
Wed 24 Barry Thornton Bronze Bust Fundraiser - Host Lorraine Pfitzner: Jeff Brown,
                             The Pincotts, Slim Newton, Hank Sasaki, Lynette Guest & Rodney Walker,
                                   Dianne Lindsay, Terry & Jenny Bennetts, Star Quest Winner 2007,
                                            Kate Botfield, Peter Simpson, Jeff Gibson, Julie Perandes. Band:
                                                          Rod Walker Bass/ Peter Simpson Guitar/ Lynette Coad Drums.
                                                                  Ad $12 Donation. Balladeers Homestead              1pm
Wally the Worker (Check Terry Gordon)
Wed 24 Comedy Night Wally The Worker, Ken Bennett, Frank Spencer &
                       Terry Gordon City Bowling Club 8.30pm
Thur 25 Gunbarrel Highwaymen plus Wally the Worker -Tamworth City Bowling Club $18     3pm
Thur 25 Gunbarrel Highwaymen plus Wally the Worker -Tamworth City Bowling Club $18    8.30pm
Brendon Walmsley
Wed 24    Gina Jeffreys's Album Launch Concert  2pm
Thur  25 Beccy Cole Show  -West League Blazes Adult $28 / Child $20  7.30pm
Fri  26  Longyard Hotel  1.30pm
Sat  27  Town Hall   1.30pm
Wanita & the Honky Tonk Bar Dwellers
Fri  19  City Plaza   11am
Sat  20 Wanita Band  The Tudor (Downstairs Front Bar)  8.30pm
Sun 21  The Albert Hotel  5pm
Tues  23  The Albert Hotel 3.30pm
Thur  25  City Plaza   4pm
Fri  26  Locomotive  Hotel 7.30pm
Sat  27  The Albert Hotel  7pm
Bronnie Ware
Sat  20  Services Club  Writers in the Round  with Carter & Carter, Darren Colston    9am
Wed 24 LBS Studio Country Corner Showcase featuring Slim Newton, Charmaine Pout,
                      Skin the Cat, Garry Boyle, Bronnie Ware. Lana Ross, Shelly Jones duo, Ernie Johns,
                           Kerry Archibald, Kiara Rodrigues, Brianna Lee, Darryl Lamb & The Broome
                                  Country Group 7pm
Thur  25  TREC Outdoor Stage 10am
Trev Warner
Sat 20  with Beccy Cole - West League  3 p.m
Sun 21 with Donella -  Southgate 8 pm
 Mon 22  * Rod McCormack’s Australian Bluegrass Allstars with Mick Albeck, Trev Warner,
                                    Lou Bradley, Karen Lynne and special guests  The Pub  8pm
Tue 23  * Trev Warner Bluegrass Show with Trev Warner, Rod McCormack,
                            Michael Vidale, Mick Albeck and Matilda Sommers Noon - The Pub 12 - 3pm
                 Stui French Jam  - The Pub  9.30pm
Thurs 25  with Beccy Cole -  West League   8pm
Dave Warwick
19th - 28th  (Every Day) Finn MacCool - West League - Legends Bar   11am
George Washingmachine
Tues 23 - Fiddlers Feast (formerly Fiddlers Festival) featuring Marcus Holden, Garry Steel,
                            Rodney Ford, Clare O’Meara, Mark Oats, George Washingmachine,
                                      John Coker and Andrew Clermont Southgate Inn Scully Room
                                               $20 2pm Bookings Tamworth Info Centre 02 67675300
                                                              www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/sales  
Thur 25 Golden Fiddle Awards Tamworth’s premier live fiddle music show. Hosted by
                      Pixie Jenkins and featuring some of Australia’s best Fiddlers including the
                                Davidson Brothers, Andrew Clermont, Clare O’Meara, Mark Oats,
                                            Marcus Holden, George Washingmachine and more. Town Hall 10am
               Fiddlers Feast  Southgate Inn  2pm    $20
Kris Wason,
Mon 22 Camerata Reunion Concert featuring Hannah Cosgrove, Kris Wason,
                   Makaylie Foodey, Aimee Hannan, Tiffney Stroh, Kiara Rodrigues, Sarah Roberts,
                          Caitlin Harnett, Olivia Hally, Julie Perandes, Melanie Dyer, Rowan Scott,
                                     Katie Brianna, Ryan Sampson, Jared Scott, Victoria Baillie, Kirsty Lee Akers,
                                          Katie Botfield, Candice Arlott, Emma Roberts - Backing band: Ian Lees,
                                                   Doug Gallacher, Mark Moulynox, Rod Motbey and Hugh Curtis
                                                                   Southgate Inn Scully Room     $10     2pm
Sat 27 * Young Country Stars – MC Greg Williams featuring Hannah Cosgrove,
                               Kiara Rodrigues, Mitchell King, Sinead Burgess, Kris Wason,
                                                Rebecca Holdorf, Penelope Somerville,Daisy May Wegner,
                                                                        plus more - The Pub Noon
Sun 28 Century 21 Future Stars 2007 Concert featuring Daisy May Wegner, Penelope Somerville,
                 2007 Toyota Starmaker Winner, Kris Wason, Ryan Sampson, Sinead Burgess, plus special
                              guests backed by Les Scott, Mark Moulynox,Glen Skarratt and Glenn Wilson 2pm
Alex Watt
Fri 19 Tamworth City Bowling Club    9.15am & 10.30am
           City Plaza  4pm
Sat 20 TREC Outdoor Stage 11am
             South Tamworth Bowling Club (band)     6:00pm
Sun 21 Tamworth Town Hall -
             City Plaza Arcade     4:00pm
             The Vault  7pm
Tues 23 The Vault   2pm
Thu 25 - City Plaza Arcade 11:30am
             - South Tamworth Bowling Club 7:00pm -
              *RUM Showcase – FREE show – Tracy-Lee Killeen, Reg Poole, Mistin, Mark Lucas
                         and the Dead Setters, Victoria Baillie, Alex Watt, Nicki Gillis, Graham Rodger,
                                     Carol Donovan, Cat Southern 8pm   Free RUM Showcase - The Pub 9:30pm
Fri  26  The Vault   1pm
Casey Watt
Thur  18  West League Legends   2pm
Fri 19  With Jim Haynes West Diggers  8am
            with Band  * Southgate Inn   Gate Bar 4pm
Sat  20  With Jim Haynes West Diggers  8am
              West Diggers Sports Bar   5pm
Sun  21   With Jim Haynes West Diggers  8am
                Imperial Hotel  with Band 2.30pm
Mon  22   With Jim Haynes West Diggers  8am
                 One Stop New Generation Showcase  7pm  $5.50 one price
Tues  23   With Jim Haynes West Diggers  8am
                with Band Central  Hotel  4pm
Wed  24     With Jim Haynes West Diggers  8am
                West  League Legends 5pm
Thur  25   With Jim Haynes West Diggers  8am
                 TREC Outdoor Stage  4pm
Fri  26   With Jim Haynes West Diggers  8am
              Shopping World 10.30am
Sat 27    With Jim Haynes West Diggers  8am
            Central  Hotel  1pm
Sun 28  With Jim Haynes West Diggers  8am
Daniel  Webb
Tues  23  TREC Outdoor Stage  3pm
Merv Webster  (see Chris and The Grey)
Daisy May Wegner
Fri 26 Yodelling Spectacular Host Peter Coad: Artists: Slim Connor, The Durdins, Daisy May
                 Wegner, Col Thompson, Yodelling Pete Smith, Angela Hayden, Virginia Coad,
                      Colleen Honeyman (TBC) Ron Peters. Band: Charley Boyter Band. Ad $15
                                 ($13 A.B.BA Members)        Balladeers Homestead    9am
Sat 27 * Young Country Stars – MC Greg Williams featuring Hannah Cosgrove,
                               Kiara Rodrigues, Mitchell King, Sinead Burgess, Kris Wason,
                                                Rebecca Holdorf, Penelope Somerville,Daisy May Wegner,
                                                                     plus more - The Pub Noon
              Oasis Hotel Noon
Sun 28 Century 21 Future Stars 2007 Concert featuring Daisy May Wegner, Penelope Somerville,
                 2007 Toyota Starmaker Winner, Kris Wason, Ryan Sampson,Sinead Burgess, plus special
                         guests backed by Les Scott, Mark Moulynox,Glen Skarratt and Glenn Wilson   2pm
Western Creation
Sat  20 Thelma and Louise’s Choice Picks - Anna Macdonald, Western Creation, John O’Dea,
              Lee Brittan, Gina Timms, Cool Change, Candice Arlott, Kellie Cain, Lianne Rose,
                       Melanie Dyer, Aaron Bolton, The Jillaroos 8pm
Greg White
Tues 23 A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase - Host Ron Sadler: Artists: Keith Pfitzner,
                 Jeff Gibson, Graeme Butterworth, Ken Chainsaw Lindsay, Les Lawson, Bill Jenkins
                   Dorrie Muller, Claude McLachlan, Alan Luscombe, Chris Strohfeld, David Croser,
                      Reg & Gina Briskey. Homestead Band: Greg White Lead guitar/Kevin Groves
                            Bass/Lynette Coad Drums. Gold Coin Entry - Balladeers Homestead   5pm
Thur 25 A.B.B.A Balladeers Members Showcase Host Ron Sadler: Artists: Chris Strohfeld,
                  Gail Hammond, Les Lawson, Ken Chainsaw Lindsay, Jeff Gibson (More to be
                         confirmed) Homestead Band: Kevin Groves Bass/ Greg White Lead
                                guitar/Lynette on Drums. Gold Coin Entry -   Balladeers Homestead   5pm
Damian Whitney
Tues 23 The Brian Young Reunion Show - Southgate Inn     8pm      $14.50
                      The lineup for this special reunion concert includes Darren Howard, Aaron Bolton,
                                  Luke Austen, Damian Whitney, Royden Donohue, Peter Denahy,
                                          Shandell Tosoni, Dan Mureau plus more
Sally-Anne Whitten,
Fri 19 TREC Outdoor Stage from Noon-12.30pm
Sat 20 The Tudor (Downstairs Back Bar)   10am - 1.30pm
            Tamworth Songwriters IndieFest-Those Gals, Sally-Ann Whitten, Steve Charles
                                     and more - The Regent 2pm
Sun  21  Central Hotel  with The Rumour Mill 1.30pm
Sun 21 (with The Rumour Mill Band ) - Tudor Hotel (Upstairs Back bar) 11pm - 2.30am
Mon  22  The Vault  1pm
Tues  23  The Vault   3pm
Wed 24  The Tudor (Downstairs Back Bar)   10am - 1.30pm
              The Vault   3pm
              Stars for Life Celebrity Auction & Concert featuring Sally-Anne Whitten, Col Finley,
                             The Sunny Cowgirls, The Borderers, Tony Morris, Jonah's Road,
                                            Deniese Morrison & DiannaCorcoran - Jockey Club      6pm
Thur  25  The Vault   4pm
Fri  26 (with The Rumour Mill Band) Tudor Hotel (Upstairs Back bar) 11pm - 2.30am
Sat  27 The Tudor (Downstairs Back Bar)      2pm - 5.30pm
             The Vault Spectacular starring Marcus Holden, Gary Steel, Clare O'Meara, Andrew
                     Richardson, Guy Kachel, Alwyn Aurisch, Toni Swain, Sally-Anne Whitten, Jeff Gibson,
                                 Rebecca Ireland, Lloyd Sharmon & Mark Heazlet    6pm
Sun 28 Regent Country Live • Country Music Bulletin Festival Farewell Those Gals,
                                    Sally-Ann Whitten, Steve Charles and more  The Regent  2pm
Luella Widt check Luella
Shaylee Wilde's Celtic Country Show
Sat 20 Celtic Country Show featuring Shaylee Wilde & the Lads , Paddy O'Toole, Dermot Doyle
                         & Jennifer Claro Irish Dancers - West Tamworth Bowling Club   10am
           Celtic Country Show featuring Shaylee Wilde & the Lads , Paddy O'Toole, Dermot Doyle
                          & Jennifer Claro Irish Dancers - West Tamworth Bowling Club  4pm
Wildseed
Sat 20 - North Tamworth Bowling Club - 2pm
Mon 22 - North Tamworth Bowling Club - 2pm
                West Tamworth Bowling Club - 7pm
Thurs 25 - Regent Theatre (People's Choice Awards) - 1:30pm
Fri 26 - South Tamworth Bowling Club - 2pm
             West Tamworth Bowling Club - 7pm
Sun 28 - South Tamworth Bowling Club - 2pm
Bryen Willems
Sat 20   City Bowling Club  Bush Poets and Balladeers    8:15am
Sun  21  City Bowling Club   Bush Poets and Balladeers     9.15am
Mon  22  with Bayou Boogie Boys TREC    10am
               Spinning discs on Coca Cola Festival 101.5FM with Ken Date and Nicki Gillis 7.00pm
Tues 23 – Valley Studio Showcase The Longyard    5.30pm
                  Spinning discs on Coca Cola Festival 101.5FM with Ken Date and Nicki Gillis 7.00pm
Wed 24   Regent Cinemas 4 Lucy’s Daughter and friends. Nicki Gillis Tamworth Album launch
                 (also Bryen Willems  Album launch) with special guests Rose Carleo and
                             Stacey Morris  more.. 8pm
Fri 26 Jan - Spinning discs on Coca Cola Festival 101.5FM
Sat  27  * The Pub  RUM Showcase – Sarah McMonagle, Bryen Willems, Shelley Evans,
                            Nick Cesta, Rose Carleo, Darren Colston, Sharnee Fenwick, Rod Dowsett,
                                           Michael Bryers, Matt Scullion     8pm
JR Williams
Sun  21 Locomotive Hotel    11.30am
Mon  22  Locomotive Hotel  11.30am
Tues  23  Locomotive Hotel  11.30am
Thur  25  Locomotive Hotel  11.30am
Fri  26    Locomotive Hotel  11.30am
Greg Williams
Sat 27 * Young Country Stars – MC Greg Williams featuring Hannah Cosgrove, Kiara Rodrigues,
                       Mitchell King, Sinead Burgess, Kris Wason, Rebecca Holdorf, Penelope Somerville,
                                       Daisy May Wegner, plus more The Pub Noon
             * Winners and Grinners – MC Greg Williams featuring Cat Southern, Kimber Sparks,
                                                     Lee Forster, Victoria Baillie, Amber Lawrence, Ryan Sampson,
                                                            Toyota Star Maker 2007 and other artists   The Pub    3.30pm
Todd Williams
Warren H Williams
Sat  27  John Williamson "Stone & Wire" Tour  with special guest Warren H Williams
                                           Adult $35 / Child $24   West League Blazes      12noon
John Williamson
Sat  20 Stone & Wire Tour -Toyota Country Theatre (TREC)  8.30pm
        Tickets on sale on the internet 3rd October www.visittamworth.com
Sat  27  "Stone & Wire" Tour with special guest Warren H Williams Adult $35 / Child $24
                                            West League Blazes   12noon
Beccie Willis
Thur 25  Sara Storer with Felicity, Bec Willis and more   7pm
Danny George Wilson (UK) with Bap Kennedy IRE  Artist Page
Wed 24 * The Pub Bill Chambers Sessions with Bap Kennedy Noon
Thur 25 Bap Kennedy (IRE) and Danny George Wilson (UK) $12 at the door on the day
                                The Family Hotel 4pm
Glenn Wilson
Sun 28 Century 21 Future Stars 2007 Concert featuring Daisy May Wegner, Penelope Somerville,
               2007 Toyota Starmaker Winner, Kris Wason, Ryan Sampson,Sinead Burgess, plus special
                        guests backed by Les Scott, Mark Moulynox,Glen Skarratt and Glenn Wilson    2pm
Randall Wilson
Tues  23  Hired hands Reunion - Lawrie Minson, Kirk Steel, Ted Tillbrook Gary Steel, Clel Adams,
                     Randal Wilson, Russel Adams- Masonic Hall (Near Library)       $10         8pm
Talia Witimann
Sat  20  Band - Tudor Hotel  (Upstairs Front Bar)   4pm - 7pm
Mon  22  Band - Tudor Hotel  (Upstairs Front Bar)   4pm - 7pm
Sat27  Band - Tudor Hotel  (Upstairs Front Bar)   4pm - 7pm
Wolverines
Fri 19 Services Club   8pm
Sat 20  Services Club   2pm
            Services Club   · 8pm
Sun 21  Wolves Charity Poker Run   9am – leaving Bikes & Bits 10am
             Services Club   · 8pm
Mon 22 ·   Services Club (Family Show)  2pm
·                 Services Club  8pm
Tues 23  Services Club      8pm
Wed 24 · Storytime for kids, Tamworth Regional Library 10.30am-11.15am
              · Shopping World  Noon
                Services Club    2pm
               Services Club  · 8pm
Thur 25 City  Plaza     11am?
              Services Club (Family Show)   · 2pm
·            Services Club    8pm
Fri 26  Services Club    2pm
              Services Club · 8pm
Sat  27·  Services Club  2pm
             Services Club  · 8pm
Sun 28·  Services Club    2pm
Jeanette Wormald
 Mon 22 - Bush Poets Breakfast, The Longyard. Jeanette feature singer during the breakfast,
                     performing songs from her album Opal Blue at 9am. Breakfast from 8am. 
                Country Music Express Saloon Car. Jeanette hosting  with special guests from 8pm till late.
Tues  23   Bush Poets Breakfast, The Longyard   8am -
                  Golden Guitar Gift Shop. Meet and Greet. Catch up with Jeanette and her guitarist Lord T
                              songs live from her new album.  10am
Wed  24   Interview on Festival FM     8.45 am -.
                TREC Stage.     9.30am -
                TSA Songwriters Concert, West Tamworth League Club. 7.30pm -
Thur  25   Bush Poets Breakfast, The Longyard.    8am -
                ACMLA  Awards, Regent Theatre.  1.30pm -
                Buttercup Open House, Tamworth Town Hall.       7.30pm
Fri    26   Bush Poets Breakfast, The Longyard.     8am
             * South of the Border,Jeanette Wormald,Dave Prior and Special Guests. The Family. 4 - 7pm
Sat  27    with Craig Giles and Friends, LBS Studios, Goonoo Goonoo Road.     2pm
Yee Haa Boys
Fri  26  The Coyote Ugly Bar  - Yee Haa Boys 10.30pm-3am  Ticket price TBA
Sat  27  West League Blazes     12midnight
The Young Balladeers
Sat  20 * The Family - The Jillaroos & The Young Balladeers w/ Amos Morris Noon
Sun  21   *The Family Hotel   - The Jillaroos & The Young Balladeers w/ Rick Carey Noon
Mon  22  * The Family Hotel -The Jillaroos & The Young Balladeers w/Tracy Coster Noon
Tues 23  * The Family Hotel - The Jillaroos & The Young Balladeers w/Amos Morris Noon
Wed  24  * The Family Hotel - The Jillaroos & The Young Balladeers w/Anita Ree Noon
Thur 25  * The Family Hotel - The Jillaroos & The Young Balladeers w/Jeff Brown Noon
Fri  26  * The Family Hotel - The Jillaroos & The Young Balladeers w/Dean Perrett Noon
Sat  27 * The Family Hotel - The Jillaroos & The Young Balladeers w/Amos Morris Noon
Brian Young
Sun 21  LBS Moonbi Studio 10am
Mon  22 LBS  Studio 10am
Tues  23  The Brian Young Reunion Show - Southgate Inn    8pm   $14.50
                     The lineup for this special reunion concert includes Darren Howard, Luke Austen,
                                Damian Whitney, Royden Donohue, Peter Denahy, Aaron Bolton, Shandell
                                    Tosoni, Dan Mureau plus more
Thur 25 January - Troy Cassar-Daley - Heroes & Friends- Including Joy McKean, Brian Young,
                                          Rick Carey and The Davidson Bros. - Toyota Country Theatre (TREC) 3pm
Fri  26   LBS  Studio 2pm
Matt Zarb
Tues 23  Roots’n’All – Matt Zarb; Karl Broadie; Huckleberry Swedes $5 at the
                             door on the night 8pm  - MN  -   Family Hotel
Wed 24 The Family Hotel - Roots’n’All – Mardi Pannan; Matt Zarb; Huckleberry Swedes
                                              $5 at the door on the night 8pm - MN
Thur  25  The Family Hotel - Roots’n’All – Matt Zarb; Mardi Pannan; Huckleberry Swedes $5 at the
                                      door on the night 8pm-MN
Please check each individual venue for confirmation.
Please check each individual venue for confirmation.