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Newcastle Steel City
Country Music Club
“Keepin Country Country”
Proudly supported
by Club Macquarie
Postal address
PO Box 124
Boolaroo 2284
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Steel City C.M. Club
P.O. Box 124 Boolaroo. 2284
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Steel City Country Music July
Newsletter
Secretary’s Report
Those members and their friends who have not been to our
Tuesday nights lately, have missed out on some great
entertainment, the 22nd May saw Roger Corbet share his wonderful
talent with us, then on the 29th our very own Jack Partridge
entertained us, plus some wonderful new faces were a welcome
sight..
You’ve never met a friendlier bunch of country nuts, so come along
and join us, become a country nut and have some fun.
Country Carol.
President’s Report
Mel Hall mentioned in the last newsletter of my wish list.
As we approach our 27th year, I can look back on all the young
hopefuls that have come along to our club, there have always been
the two types. The ones with the stars in their eyes who want to
get to the top tomorrow. Then we have those that know exactly
where they are going and work hard to get there. Some of the
dedicated ones have been Ron Doherty, Brooke Leal even to some
extent Snowy Robson, who was put on his way into country music
with our club. Then of course we have Catherine Britt. Catherine
was first given a guitar at the age of twelve, she practiced so
much her fingers bled; her father even had to hide her guitar from
her to give her fingers a rest. Within twelve months she was an
accomplished guitarist. As for my wish list, well I keep waiting
for the next generation to come along.
Our club has been going through some quiet times over the past
three years, but there are signs we are starting to pick up.
I’ll let Mel Hall tell us about our Sunday concert, but what I
would appreciate is more people learning to set up and pack away
the sound equipment. (If there are any members interested, please
let me know).
Thanks to Ron McMurray for stopping back and helping me pack away
after the Sunday concert, unfortunately everyone disappeared.
Looking for photographs of our Souls of Country Inductees!
If there is anyone that has photographs of our inductees over the
last seven years, please bring them to the club. We would like the
best to display on our board. Please see me for the names of the
artists.
Publicity Person’s Report:
O.K. Where do I start, “First”, I believe there is a few of
us would like to apologise to President Mel for leaving him to
pack up after our Sunday Concert, assisted by Ron McMurray, I
mentioned about Mel putting together a wish list in my last
Newsletter, O.K. he has now mentioned about the sound equipment,
we need interested persons to make it known, and then address it
in some organised manner, (I know there has been some members
assisting with this but it appears that we need to address this,
as I mentioned in some organised manner so that no one person is
left on any occasion to attend to this) sometimes people don’t
always necessarily volunteer to assist even though they may be
willing, maybe there needs to be some communication between the
members and Committee to address our needs.
Please do not let us lose sight of the fact that this is a great
club and we do have some very good entertainment and loyal
members, if there is anything we need to do to continue the
success of this club which has been going since 1980, Let’s Do It,
but we can’t survive on past success, I can see some new members
coming into the club with a lot of potential, let us make them and
all other members feel welcome, isn’t it great when we leave our
activities and feel the warmth of a successful get together.
“Would you like to know where I have been doing during my absence
from club activities”? Or should I just stick to club business?
No! I like to share my experiences with other people. Mel Sommers
said I will have some tall tales to tell, “Sorry Mate” all true?
I will try to make this as brief as I can, (How do I do that)?
Might get the sack if the newsletter is too long, or would you
like a newsletter with something to read in it? Good Question!
Don’t let me be deafened by the silence.
I’ll start of at the Dunedoo Bush Poets, National Championships,
where our local lady Carol Heuchan became the National Female Bush
Poet Champion, one of our popular members also participated and
who is always good value as an entertainer, Ken Jones, also
another talented lady from Merewether, Kathy Edwards.
Then to Hartwood, Paul McCloud’s property near Tambar Springs,
every Easter there is great Country Music entertainment, quick
trip home, then of to Casino C.M.C.A. Village for a weekend of
Bush Poetry, Jim Haynes, Kathy Edwards and her husband and other
talented Bush Poet’s were there, then a week of activities with
the H.F. Radio Club which involved educational seminars and
socializing, great venue. Then (Life does have it’s downsides) a
very quick trip home with some friends from Casino, we were able
go to the Mater Hospital to see a dear friend just a few hours
before he passed away and stay long enough to go to his funeral.
Next to Goulburn to see my son race his motorbikes, (You don’t
need to know about Karen the New Navigator), then from there we
proceed to our friends farm near Forbes for the next two weeks, (I
will not tell you about Karen this time either, as I think she
found us the roughest road in Australia, to Booroowa) where we
were involved in all types of farm work and some wonderful
friendship, but in between this we attended the Forbes Country
Music Talent Quest, where I assisted the President to compere the
Talent Quest and also caught up with Country Music friends, a
great experience.
The Talent Quest started on the Friday night and carried on all
day Saturday and night, guess who turned up there on the Saturday,
another one of our popular members Ken Foote, this was to only be
some entertainment for Ken, but later on to enable the backing
band to have their evening meal and to keep the Talent Quest
going, Ken and other talented musicians volunteered to carry on as
the backing band.
Sunday morning, Recovery Breakfast (no not from the partying) then
to Parkes for their regular Mother’s Day Concert, guess who was in
the backing band, if you guessed Ken Foote you’re right, then he
teamed up with his mate Gary Hollier from Orange to be part of the
entertainment, I think it may be on video Ken (Yes a copy for you
Mate, when it is processed). Rest & washing day in Forbes, then
back to the farm again.
Time to head south to Wagga Wagga, where we had a great weekend of
Country Music and Bush Poetry, Carol Heuchan, Jim Haynes, Greg
North (Poet’s). Tom Maxwell, Ernie Constance, Melissa Bajric, Lyn
Guest, Lindsay Waddington, Lindsay Butler, Shaza Lea, Grant Luhrs,
Sidey’s and the Young Balladeers (The Manning Brothers, Nathan
Charlton, Amos Morris). How is that for a line up? “Yes, it was
great” especially on the Saturday night when Tom Maxwell, Ernie
Constance and Lindsay Waddington were dressed up as “Ladies”, is
that right? “Tarts”? Only joking, good to see these blokes do that
bit extra to give us great entertainment. (I might just happen to
have some photos).
Is that all? ”NO”(If you’ve had enough don’t read any further, if
not, well here’s a bit more).
Time to head towards Dubbo via Orange, Margaret protests, I have
never been to Gundagai, O.K., so we go to Gundagai to see the Dog
on The Tuckerbox, Eventually we spend time with relations at
Orange, then head to Dubbo for their Country Music Talent Quest,
another great weekend, guess who, Yes! He is here too, K.F. a man
of many talents, on the Friday night and Saturday he was just from
memory, Stage Manager, Compere, Entertainer, Nice Guy and I can’t
remember what else, and then on Sunday he was again Entertainer &
part of the backing band. (Ken, how did you know I wanted you to
sing “Walk on Bye”?
Well, after the Muster I have to visit Aunty before I leave Dubbo,
But! Whenever I visit aunty there must be Pizza at sometime during
the visit, it must be Hawaiian and only Dominos, So, I go to
Dominos and order 1 Supreme, 1 B/B/Q Meat Lover and a Godfather,
when I get in the car with the Pizzas, Margaret has a look at them
and realises I had made a mistake, so I cop a bit of flack, but
seeing it was getting late, I said I will take the risk on her not
knowing, My aunty is a nice lady, but not backward in letting you
know if something is not right, it turned out alright, but I
couldn’t relax during that visit in case she noticed I had dudded
her. I’ll have to write myself a note next time, at least I know
I’m not perfect, are you? Karen the Navigator is starting to
behave better as I am learning to tell her “Where I Would Like To
Go”.
I have made some really great and valued friends through my
association with Country Music and Bush Poetry, I do associate
with a lot people from country N.S.W. and I am really impressed by
the success of Country Music Clubs in these area’s, the level of
friendliness they display and the support and encouragement they
have for there younger performers and the enthusiasm these younger
one’s give in return is very encouraging.
“Don’t Miss This” 27th Birthday Party
On Sunday 15th July we celebrate our 27th Birthday at Club
Macquarie. The program is, a Free B/b/q lunch at 12-30pm. Then an
afternoon of entertainment by Steel City Country Music Club
members. Everyone is welcome, to participate, Please do invite
your friends, but make sure you book them and yourself in for the
B/B/Q. “See Note Below Regarding This”
Their was to be a game of social bowls, on this same afternoon,
but unfortunately the bowling green sustained damage during the
recent storms.
Most Important: You need to let me or Mel Sommers know if you will
be coming for the B/B/Q by Tuesday night 10th July so we know how
many to cater for. Your co-operation would be much appreciated, so
that our afternoon will be a success and also so no one will be
disappointed by missing out. (Contact Phone Numbers at bottom of
Newsletter)
Sunday Concert: Our Sunday concert was a great success, this was
not only due to the wonderful talent’s of our guest artist’s
Melissa Bajric and Dianne Lindsay, but also to the number of loyal
club members who came along and assisted with the entertainment
and also those who were part of the audience, some even invited
their friends. We even had one member from overseas, Ah well!
Would you believe Stockton? Good to see Ya Mate!
Kind Regards
Mel Hall Publicity Person
Members Reports
Nothing to report: Is your life that boring and
uninteresting, that you don’t have anything to share with us,
surely some of you must have a yarn or some other snippet of
information? Maybe I will have to do a bit of dentistry and try
and extract some from you. I don’t bite, so feel free to approach
me at any time with information or ideas; anyway I would like to
get to know all members of our club.
I met Chris Stevens at our Tuesday 5th June Muster and had a very
good conversation with him, thank you Chris, look forward to
enjoying your company in the future.
Just a Reminder, Have
you paid your 2007 membership?
“Let’s Have a Laugh”
Express Lane:
I was in the 10 items or less lane at the store quietly
fuming.
Completely ignoring the sign, the woman ahead of me had slipped
into the check-out line pushing a trolley piled high with
groceries.
Imagine my delight when the check-out girl beckoned the lady to
come forward, looked into the cart and asked sweetly, “So which
ten”?
“O.K. mine will get better when I start to get some from you”
(Don’t worry I have a few in store, but I’m waiting)
For further Enquiries, please contact:
Mel Sommers President: Phone: 02 49 581 995
Mel Hall Publicity Person: Phone 02 49 506 857
Steel City C.M. Club March
2007 Newsletter
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Secretary’s Report:
G’Day G’Day and how ya going—well here we are in a new year
and our club has started in a big way, with an influx of new
members, some with great talent, so a big welcome to:
Sherri and Dave Mace
Wayne and Tanya Doyle
Shane and Karla Harrison
Vince Concella.
Cath Ryan
Trevor Mac
We hope to continue to grow bigger as the year progresses, I would
like to take the opportunity to congratulate a wonderful
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bundle of talent in Kirsty Akers, “Good
One Kirsty”.
Hoo Roo,
Country Carol
Presidents Report:
It’s good to see some new faces amongst our performers on
Tuesday nights, Wayne Doyle, Dave and Sherri Mace have fitted into
club nights, they have been associated with clubs in Queensland.
(Our gain Queenslands loss).
Also some of our old members have been coming along. Barry Hill
and Cath Edwards have shown that they have not lost their vocal
ability, you never know we may be able to entice Jack Partridge to
sing a few of his George Jones Classics (better start dusting off
that Guitar Jack).
Roger Corbet will be the guest performer on the 22nd May, (sorry
Beryl but this will be a songwriter’s night), we will try to
include poet’s on this night. (There will be more about this at a
later date).
It is planned to start a regular a Sunday afternoon for our club;
we would like to have this on the 1st Sunday of the month. The
first will be in May or June, depending on the availability of an
artist. There will be a “Special Guest Artist” on the day, also
any of our own performers who are available. We hope to have lucky
door prizes, trivia questions during the afternoon, with prizes
given out at the end of the day.
“Just a reminder membership is due”.
Publicity Person’s Report:
Hello, Well this is my first newsletter, someone said there
is not much to write about, not much happening, (Just can’t
remember who that person was)?????. Well here we go.
I’m sure that everyone enjoyed Tuesday night 13th March, what a
surprise to see Sue Cruickshank, still a very professional
performer and great personality, credit must also go to the band
that backed her and their great contribution to the entertainment
that night, Ron McMurray, his wife Lucy and Bass Player Tony, I’m
told they will be back again on the 2nd Tuesday in April.
Also Dave and Sherri Mace , Wayne Doyle and Barry Hill added to a
great night of entertainment, we look forward to more.
As your new publicity person, I am looking forward to working with
you, to promote our great club, we now have two Mel’s, Mel Sommers
& Mel Hall, so we will need to work out a way of communication so
that the right Mel reply’s, Mel Sommers suggested that if he
doesn’t answer it must be me, maybe that will work?
I will do everything that I can to promote this club, but, the
co-operation and assistance of my fellow club members is necessary
to carry this out, I know that a lot of people do not like to be
involved with committee’s, but the fact that I see a number of
members do attend regularly on Tuesday nights does indicate to me
that they are interested in the success of this club. Our
President Mel does put a lot of work into arranging the program
for our club & does have a lot of support from performers and
artists, I know that a number of members do help in various ways,
I don’t really know a lot about the things that need to happen for
the club to function, maybe Mel Sommers could put together a wish
list so that we all understand and then we may be better able to
assist and support him.
Obviously the persons who have been the back-bone of this club
have been doing something right, as it was formed in 1980 & still
going. “Let us continue their good work”.
Our President Mel and I have had a discussion to start me off with
my role as publicity person & I am encouraged by his remark that
“anything is worth a try” instead of “We’ve tried that before & it
didn’t work” (Good Stuff).
So how can you help? First, the most important thing, I believe is
for everyone to feel welcome, that includes fellow members and
visitors, (Especially NEW MEMBERS) O.K. A Smile, A Nod, A Wave,
Hello, How Ya Goin, Handshake, G’Day, A Short Conversation. Would
you like to sit with me/us? Come with me I will introduce you to
other members. (If you can think of any others, please let me
know.) Are you doing some of these, all of these, or none at all?
(Give it a go, it does work, it not only makes others feel good,
it makes you feel good too. Are you doing your best to promote
this?
Why don’t we wear a name badge and our club badge, this not only
identifies us as members of the club and that we are proud to be,
if you are like me at remembering names, you know what I mean. I
can remember Mel Sommers name (I wonder why)?
It would be good to have a get together of members & have a
brainstorming session (think of ideas) on how to promote our club,
please talk to me.
“Don’t Miss This” Ilsa Grant at West Leagues Club May 16th.
Tickets on sale at the club. (If you don’t know who Ilsa Grant is
ask me.
If you have any contributions for our newsletter or any worthwhile
suggestions please let me know. I will be a bit scarce during
April-May, so you have a couple of months to think about it, I
will be looking forward to your communication with me.
Finally Let’s Have a Laugh:
Little Johnny’s mother was trying to get the tomato sauce
out of the bottle by slapping the end and violently shaking it.
During her struggle the phone rang so she asked her son to answer
it.
Hello Reverend said little Johnny, “No” mum can’t come to the
phone right now. “She’s hitting the bottle.
(“Yes” they will get better, how about some from you).
“Don’t Forget” Tuesday 27th March “Special Guest Artist” “Tracy
Coster”
O.K. The President has told me to stop, we might run out of paper.
Kind Regards
Mel Hall
For further enquiries, please contact:
Mel Sommers President: Phone: 49 581 995
Mel Hall Publicity Person: Phone: 49 506 857
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- Steel City C.M. Club
- March 2007 Newsletter
- P.O. Box 124 Boolaroo 2284
- Secretary Report
- G'Day G'Day and how ya going - well here we are in a new year
and our club has started in a big way, with an influx of new
members, some with great talent, so a big welcome to :
- Sherri and Dave Mace
- Wayne and Tanya Doyle
- Shane and Karla Harrison
- Vince Concella
- Cath Ryan
- Trevor Mac
- We hope to continue to grow bigger as the year progresses, I
would like to take the opportunity to congratulate a wonderful
bundle of talent in Kirsty Lee Akers, "Good One Kirsty".
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- Hoo Roo
- Country Carol
- Presidents Report
- It's good to see some new faces amongst our performers on
Tuesday nights, Wayne Doyle, Dave and Sherri Mace have fitted into
club nights, they have been associated with clubs in Queensland.
(Our gain Queensland's loss). Also some of our old members
have been coming along. Barry Hill and Cath Edwards have shown
that they have not lost their vocal ability, you never know we may
be able to entice Jack Partridge to sing a few of his George Jones
Classics (better start dusting off that Guitar Jack).
- Roger Corbet will be the guest performer on the 22nd may,
(sorry Beryl but this will be a songwriter's night), we will try to
include poet's on this night. (there will be more about this
at a later date).
It is planned to start a regular Sunday afternoon for our
club; we would like to have this on the 1st Sunday of the month.
The first will be in May or June, depending on the availability of
an artist. There will be "Special Guest Artist" on the day,
also any of our own performers who are available. We hope to have
lucky door prizes, trivia questions during the afternoon, with
prizes given out at the end of the day.
- "Just a reminder membership is due"
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- Publicity Person's Report
- Hello, well this is my first newsletter, someone said there
is not much to write about, not much happening, (Just can't remember
who that person was)????? Well here we go.
- I'm sure that everyone enjoyed Tuesday night 13th March, what
a surprise to see Sue Cruickshank, still a very professional
performer and great personality, credit must also go to the band
that backed her and their great contribution to the entertainment
that night, Ron McMurray, his wife Lucy and Bass Player Tony, I'm
told they will be back again on the 2nd Tuesday in April.
- Also Dave and Sherri Mace, Wayne Doyle and Barry Hill added
to a great night of entertainment, we look forward to more.
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- As your new publicity person, I am looking forward to working
with you, to promote our great club, we now have two Mel's, Mel
Sommers & Mel Hall, so we will need to work out a way of
communication so that the right Mel reply's, Mel Sommers suggested
that if he doesn't answer it must be me, maybe that will work?
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- Looking for Songwriters to
attend songwriter nights
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Newcastle Songwriters - Steel City
Country Music Club - Fourth Tuesday of the month- Club Macquarie
7.30pm - ring Mel Sommers 02 4958 1995 or email
emel@idle.com.au Mel Sommers is looking to hear
from songwriters who are interested in attending future songwriters
nights at club Macquarie. Any one interested can email Mel or
contact him at his home number 49581995; so he can contact them when
the next night is on.
- Hi Members
Welcome to a brand new year. We hope that you had a safe and happy
Christmas, and for those of you who went to Tamworth had a great
time. Just a reminder to you that our club starts off again on
Tuesday the 6th of February. Our AGM will take place the following
Tuesday night which is the 13th. All committee members are asked to
confirm that they are standing for their positions by the 6th of
February. Any position not filled will be filled from the floor on
the night.
A meeting is to take place at 730 pm; discussion, clubs future. If
we are to continue on a regular Tuesday night, more people are
required to take charge of the night. So please support your AGM.
The past year, although down in performers we continued to have good
crowds on our Tuesday nights. Special guest throughout the year
added to the attraction. Our songwriter nights were mostly well
attended, thanks mainly to Rod McCormack who helped us with various
artists. Felicity Urquhart was just one of the many who enjoyed the
night.
- Our year ended on a high, with our good friend Wayne
Horsburgh being inducted into our Souls of Country. It is hoped that
this year photos of our inductees will be displayed on our notice
board.
It was good to see one of our long time predictions come true;
Kirsty Akers winning this years Starmaker. Kirsty beat a star
studded field. We wish her all the best, and feel sure that even
bigger things await this pocket dynamo. Another young lady Sharnee
Fenwick also made it into the final of the Starmaker. She has a
great song out at the moment, and is another that will make her mark
in the music scene.
Note: first night back Tuesday 6th of February.
AGM. 7.30 pm Tuesday 13th of February.
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Approximately $7000 was raised for Leukaemia
through the hard work of Gina Jeffreys & Friends, Mel Sommers, Club
MacQuarie and the generous Fans of Country Music.
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- Sunday 29th 2006 Gina Jeffreys
and Friends featured Beccy Cole, Aleyce Simmonds (Aleyce won the
prestigious Telstra Road to Tamworth talent search in January 2005),
Ron Doherty and Gary Lowe.
Click here Photos
- Also note club nights will be held on the Monday night, from the 6th
of November, up until our last night for the year on the 11th of
December when we will have our Christmas party with our Special
guest Wayne Horsburgh. Wayne will also be inducted into our Souls of
Country on the night, joining amongst others our last inductee
Catherine Britt, who was inducted on the 26th of September.
The club will be in recess up until 6th of February 2007, the AGM
will be held the following week on the 13th a special letter will go
out to all members in January.
- Special Songwriters Night
- The
26th September Songwriters night had Rod McCormack and a special moment was when
Catherine Britt was inducted into the "Souls
of Country". Her Footprints cemented outside
Club Macquarie. Catherine sang regularly starting as a young
twelve year old at the Newcastle Steel City Club.
Click here
Catherine Britt Artist Report Page
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August /September 2006
- G’day, G’day an our ya goin?
Well have you been to the club lately? Will if not do
yourself a favour and come along to the opening of the new
renovations of Club Macquarie. This Tuesday night 22nd of August.
As well seeing all the new renovations you will be entertained by
special guest performer Felicity Urquhart. She is regarded as one of
our top female performers in Australia. Felicity is no stranger to
our club, she hosted our festival weekend around four years ago, and
is also an inductee in our Souls of Country. The best part about the
night apart from the entertainment is that it is free.
We had good intentions at the start of the year, hoping to have a
different band perform each week, unfortunately it hasn’t worked.
Ron Doherty has been doing a great job on his night, but lately he
has been left as a lone hand. We will be trying something different,
trying an open mike night organized by Sam Franze with Ron Doherty.
The second Tuesday of the month will be run by Rick Clark and Ken
Foote. A special guest artist will perform on these nights. The
first will be Aubrey and Martin Beggs. They have both performed
recently on our S/W nights each on separate nights, so if you
haven’t had the chance to see them together this is your chance.
Our Songwriters night will continue on for couple of months, with
this coming Tuesday night being one, and on the 26th of September
Rod McCormack will be in attendance. I feel sure Rod will have
plenty of stories to tell , after traveling around America. Then a
holiday trip to England and Europe. Rod will have a special guest
songwriter with him on the night.
As part of our benefit weekend we will be running a raffle, with
proceeds going to the Leukaemia foundation. The club is in the
process of organizing the raffle. If you do not want the raffle
books please let us know.
A book of twelve tickets will be sent to members, if you sell ten
you receive two complementary tickets in the raffle. This will be
drawn at our Gina Jeffreys and friends benefit concert on Sunday the
29th of October. All books sold or unsold to be returned on one our
Tuesday nights or return to club address. ASAP.
It was decided at our last Club committee meeting that our next AGM
will be held on Tuesday the 12th of February 2007. All members will
be notified prior to the night.
It was good to catch up to one of our old members Len Duggan who
made a surprise visit I hope its not the last. (sorry about the old
Len)
Len said that he keeps informed with all the news thanks to Helen
Mitchell’s ragepage on the web.
Well that’s enough from me see ya soon
Country Carol
- June /July 2006 Newsletter
- So the nights are cold, the winter
chill is here, and petrol prices are going through the roof. Still
that’s no excuse for not coming on Tuesday night. Just ask Beryl she
has her name engraved on the front table. Sorry about this Steve and
Jarrod, but Beryl’s keeping score now.
Our next songwriters night we will have the ever popular Aubrey &
Martin being part of the night. It is hoped that more of our local
songwriters come along and give us support. Rod McCormack, who has
given great support will be overseas in America doing what he loves
being involved with Bluegrass music, he said that he will be running
a guitar workshop while he over there. Maybe that is something we
could hold here on our benefit weekend. The August, September and
October nights of our Songwriters will also be fundraisers for the
Leukaemia foundation. Rod is hopeful of having Gina Jeffreys, Adam
Harvey and Beccy Cole come along to some of the nights.
While on the subject of songwriters Bill Chambers advised me that he
will be
- Starting a songwriters night at
Terrigal. Night and place to be advised.
Anyone that has not renewed their membership this will be your last
newsletter. We hope that you have enjoyed being part of our family
and if ever you feel the need come back and see us sometime.
While on the issue of membership, we would like to give a big Steel
City welcome to our latest members. Aleyce Simmons and her family;
also Mel Hall and Margaret Bagnall. Aleyce was our special guest
songwriter at our last SW night. She has been working on her debut
CD with Rod McCormack. For someone so young she is an accomplished
songwriter with loads of talent. We wish her every success in the
future.
Our attendance crowds have been up of late, although we are still a
bit light on performers. One pleasing aspect is that we have some
younger performers coming along. More about a young up and comer
next page.
Club Macquarie will be having a special night for the opening of the
new renovations. A special guest (still to be named) will be coming
on one of our coming Tuesday nights.
Congratulations to Brittany Standen who competed at the recent
Hunter Valley Talent quest. She was given an encouragement for the
Duo, which she performed with Dean Johnston. As this was their first
attempt together it was in a word: encouraging.
A young talent to keep your eye on is Mat Sandel. Matt has been
coming along on Tuesday nights. He is a promising young songwriter,
and handles the guitar quiet well.
- Songwriter Nights - Central
Coast HOST Rod McCormack GUEST Aleyce Simmonds
- - Club Macquarie, Newcastle
- Aussie Independent Music songwriter Mel
Sommers has organised songwriter nights in Newcastle. Mel has
been involved in Country Music for over thirty years and dedicated a
large part of that time to Steel City Country Music Club supporting
a number of its young talent.
- The songwriter evenings are held
regularly on the fourth Tuesday of the month.
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- Just a reminder to those who are a bit slow renewing your
membership if you can’t make it along, fill in the form below and
send it to SCCMC. PO box 124 Boolaroo 2284 and you might just win a
free ticket to our weekend Charity weekend in October. More about
this next newsletter
Name……………………………..
Address………………………….
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- Newcastle Steel City
CMC Newsletter March 2006
“keepin Country Country”
proudly Supported
by
Club Macquarie
- Hi Members & how ya all goin.
Well it’s a brand new year & we started off with a bang. Bruce Howat
arranged for Hank Sazarkie (sorry about the spelling) to come along
for our first night back for a spot. We had around a hundred in
attendance. Don’t know where everyone is since, but hopefully we can
have a few more good Tuesday nights planned for the year 2006.
Time for a change:
Starting as from Tuesday the 7th of March, we hope to have a
different backing band each week. The first Tuesday we have Ron
Doherty and Brad Rose hosting the band. The second Tuesday the 14th.
Rick Clarke, Ken Foote and hopefully Dave Forster will be in charge.
Then on the 21st Peter Simpson will be in charge of the night.
The fourth Tuesday, the 28th of March, will see our first of our
Songwriters nights. A special guest songwriter will be in attendance
on the night. Keep in touch for who the songwriter will be.
- Read a nice story on Catherine Britt,
in the Newcastle Post. It told how as a 11 year old she was invited
by Bill Chambers to sing on stage with him. Sounds good, but
Catherine was nearer 14, and it was at the Steel City Country Music
Club. We had invited Bill and Audrey, Bill’s singing partner at the
time to one of our Tuesday nights. After they had finished their
spot Catherine went backstage to the dressing room. She inquired
about some Hank Williams numbers, Bill was intrigued that someone so
young would be interested in Hank Williams, and asked to sing for
him. The rest they say is history. Catherine through determination
and sheer grit has managed to get herself to a level in country
music that most can only dream of. We are proud of our involvement
with her and wish her even more success in the future.
Who will be the next to follow? Kirsty Akers has a big chance, after
winning a songwriters trip to Nashville with the Telstra road to
Tamworth. Kirsty though small in stature is big in talent.
Another young girl that with dedication can make a impact in music.
Brittany Standen, has became a regular on our Tuesday nights, each
week sees an improvement. She listens to advice and tries to correct
her mistakes. She has started on
guitar lessons, so you can expect her playing some Tuesday night in
the not to distant future.
Members fees now due:
Yes, its that time of the year again. Flo has asked me to give you a
reminder. Fees are now due. It is still $3 single or $5 a double.
Yes I know it’s a little early to think about Christmas. But I just
had to tell you now so you can put in your little black book. Wayne
Horsburgh will be our special invited guest on the night. We will
also be inducting Wayne into our Souls of Country. There is going to
be another inductee on the night, will let you know at a later date.
- It has been decided not to go ahead
with our festival this year. Unfortunately lack of support has led
us to believe it is not worthwhile. We may decide to reschedule it
in the early part of 2007. This will depend on how much support is
for coming.
The road to Telstra is a good concept, but unfortunately performers
are ignoring the regular talent quest, which for years was the old
stepping stone.
Newcastle had that many entries for the Telstra quest many missed
out, yet locals could not even bothering to compete at our quest.
One person who is entirely grateful is our winner from our
Championship. Jason-Lee. He is in regular contact, letting us know
about his updates. And has already offered to come back for a spot.
We will more than likely use him on our big charity weekend in
October with Rod and Gina.
It would be nice to see some of our old performers to pay us a
visit, so dust off the cobwebs, maybe write a song and come along.
There is a few renovations going on at the club, just bear with it,
it will be worth it in the long run.
Hoo roo for now from
Country Carol
- Photo supplied by Ann Lowe
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- The boys are back, at least they were closer to being boys
when this photo was taken. Aubrey and Martin will be back at
our Christmas Party on the 13th; so make sure you come along.
Do not bring any eats, as the club will be supplying the nibblies.
- Yes Santa will make a special appearance so bring the young
ones for a treat. To everyone that has come along through out
the year we wish you a safe and happy Christmas and great new year.
- Hoo roo from Country Carol
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- G’day, G’day an how
ya going.
the last couple of weeks were been having our junior
instrumental quest. There has been some great young talent on show.
The final for both juniors, 12 years and under, and the 13 to 16
years will now take place 7.30 pm on Tuesday the 20th of September.
Make sure you are early this night as the competition will start
right on 7.30 pm.
One of our members Keith Imber is on the sick list. We miss Keith’s
melodious sounds on his slide, steel. Everyone from our club wishes
him a speedy recovery.
Now for your little black book. Our fun-bowls day is on for the 25th
of September, at the Boolaroo bowling club. It is a fun day so even
if you haven’t bowled before come along. Starts at 1.30 pm we also
require performers for the afternoon when the bowls are finished.
See Mel and let him know if you are available. This is another fund
raiser for the Leukaemia foundation. Profits raised from the
Stockton RSL club came to $707.
Our walk-a-thon has been cancelled. There is a couple of reasons.
One being the water board has work going on at park in Warners bay.
Although they say they should be finished in time there is still a
doubt; also we have not had a reply from the police, although it has
been six weeks and two phone calls. We also need sponsors, and time
is running out. Maybe later on when it not close to our festival we
may look to having it.
Anyone interested in booking for our festival, and would like the
pick of the auditorium. Our members will get first option. If we
fill the Saturday night with the Wolverines we will get around a
$2000 donation to the fund. Of course on the Sunday we will have the
fabulous ‘friends of Gina’ concert. Enquires are coming in already.
Members once more get first preference. Tickets will be available
next week.
A great item of interest, will be a painting by local artist Peter
Butler. All I can say that it has something to do with Slim Dusty.
It hasn’t been decided whether it will be auctioned or raffled. It
should be on display by the end of the month. Either way it will
available on the friends of Gina Jeffreys concert which has now
become an annual event for the Leukaemia foundation. Rod assures me
that once more there will be a great line up of performers.
- Regards Mel
Stockton Charity Concert
A great afternoon of entertainment was had by all in
attendance. With over seven hundred dollars being raised. Once again
Paul Jones hounded the local business houses for raffles. A big
thanks to the artist that made their way overseas to perform, I hope
that everyone had their passports endorsed by the unofficial mayor
of Stockton Ken Jones.
With the countdown on for our festival, we are getting enquires from
far a field, so hopefully we will have a good role up of talent.
John Stephen has indicated his interest in being available for the
festival. John has a great duo out with John
Williamson called wrinkles. A long range tip. Nomination for or
maybe even a gold guitar for duo.
If you haven’t been to the club of late, our area where we perform
on the Tuesday night it is all smoke free. For those that feel the
need for a cigarette the bar and poker machine area smoking is still
allowed.
One more quick item our Christmas party is on the 13th of December
with Aubrey and Martin as our guest.
Hooroo for now
Country Carol
- Newcastle Steel City
CMC Newsletter July 2005
“keepin Country Country”
proudly Supported
by
Club Macquarie
- G’day, G’day and how ya goin.
So the nights are getting cold, and there has been a little bit of
rain around. Guess what the club has air-conditioning those that
have braved the weather have had a great time.
As we mentioned last newsletter that we would be having our silver
anniversary on the 24th of July. Well I’m pleased to announce that
we have that very popular balladeer Tracy Coster as our GA.
So we would appreciate your company on the day. If you know of any
former members pass the message on to them. If we have time for any
others to perform on the day members will be given preference. We
will try to accommodate all but depends on time.
Our festival entry forms are now available. There has been a few
changes so if you are interested check with Mel. There has been a
couple of sections taken out, one being the instrumental, so it has
been decided to hold two Junior sections 12 years and under and a 13
to 16 years. We are hoping to hold four heats and two finals. One
night for the 12 years and under then the 13 to 16 section.
- With $400 in prize money and trophies
it is certainly worth while for any budding musician. The first heat
will be held Tuesday the 16th of August the quest will start at
730pm.
The first of the Leukaemia foundation concerts has been organized;
it is to be held at the Stockton RSL club on Sunday the 14th of
August. The Jones boys Paul and Ken will be in for a busy time the
next month at Stockton.
There is to be another concert to be held, venue still to be
confirmed, hopefully in September. All I can say is start practicing
your bowling technique, and I don’t mean ten pin.
Don’t forget our AGM will take place on Tuesday the 30th starting at
7pm sharp. Any correspondence must reach the secretary by the 23rd
of August.
We are just waiting for final approval from the Council, for our
walk around the lake. You only have three months to get fit, so
start off with some nice leisurely walks. Before you know it you
will be super fit. Well maybe not super fit, but fit enough for our
walk. This will not be a race, but there will be silver anniversary
trophies for the youngest, the oldest, and the most unusually
dressed for the occasion. More about this next letter.
Two of our club stalwarts of the past five years, Brian & Kathleen
Young are relocating to Quirindi. Brian was the one who would hound
you to buy our raffle tickets. I’m sure everyone connected with our
club, wish them all the best.
- The club is in the process of having a
new back drop made up for us, so the next time you decide to come
along maybe you will see our new addition.
A word from Mel
It is disappointing that some of our senior members do not
take more responsibility with the club. It would be nice to see some
of you take a bit more interest, instead of just surmising that
everything just falls into place. Twenty-five years is a long time,
so we need new ideas, and help to keep things going. Just because
you are not on the committee doesn’t mean that you can’t help.
I have heard some say I was going to come last week but I had a head
cold. I know sometimes it is hard to get motivated, I don’t want to
complain but over the last two years I have had a torn shoulder
tendon. The same type that kept Kostya Tszyu out action for two
years, and I am just getting over a torn rib cartilage. And I
haven’t missed a night. But as you can see by my injuries, life is
staring to catch up to me, so if you can spare the time, pay us a
visit.
Well he must be getting old winging away. As I said last letter,
keep me informed any info.
To PO Box 124 Boolaroo 2284
Country Carol
Newcastle Steel City
- CMC Newsletter May 2005
- G’day, G’day and how ya goin
Its good to see some new, and not so new faces coming back to the
club. Each night being different from the other with unexpected
guest dropping in. It was good to see Ron Doherty and wife Jenny who
called in a couple of weeks back. They said that they will have a
new comer to the club towards the end of the year, Don’t know yet if
it will be a young Ron or a Veronica.
Someone remarked that it is disappointing, that more of those that
came up through the club, don’t pay us a visit now and then. Yes it
would be nice, who knows maybe we might see some at our 25th
birthday party on the 24th of July. There will be a guest artist,
come along to the club for more information.
Our Songwriters workshop although disappointing in numbers (seven,
the same type of w/shop held at Tamworth run by Roger Corbett was
booked out) was very informative. Mel said that he has written three
songs since using information gained from workshop. Mel has had some
good news regarding his songs. Roll with the punches and Proud to be
Australian is being recorded by Brian Letton. He has also co-wrote
two songs with Shaza for her next Album.
The good and the bad of Karaoke. There has been a Junior Karaoke,
being run over the last few weeks at the club. The good part is the
young ones get the chance to perform in front of an audience. The
Bad: most young ones do not know what key they sing in. So they have
to try to sing in whatever
- The result most sing off pitch and get
into bad habits as well as doing damage to there voices. It’s a pity
they don’t take advantage of clubs like ours to find out more
A big thanks to those members who gave up their time for the Charity
concert at the Beresfield Bowling club. Haven’t been told the final
figure. But around $3000 was mentioned.
- Had a call from Kent Daniel, who just
happen to play with our good friend, fiddle player extrodionare Dave
Forster. He is running a get together last Thursday of the month at
the old Imperial hotel Maitland. Any songwriters poets or
storyteller will be most welcome.
We also have entry forms for the Hunter Valley Talent Quest in June.
It will be their Twenty-fifth, they should be congratulated. It
takes a lot of hard work to run each week. As well we all know.
Ken Jones and Mel Sommers are thinking of running a songwriters
think tank. If it takes off will be on a Sunday morning once a
month. If interested let us know.
It’s good to see more new members. A big welcome to Michele and
Peter Rees, also their daughter
Erica who made her debut on our stage last week.
Looking forward in hearing a lot more of her.
Talking about membership those that have not renewed their
membership this will be your last newsletter.
Thank you for being a member for and your participation
So membership now overdue.
- It is hoped to organize around three
concerts for the Leukaemia Foundation. Leading up to our festival in
October. Also on the agenda is a walk-a –thon. It is hoped that it
be the week before the festival, with the walk taking place at the
Teralba sailing shed at marmong point to Warners Bay a nice scenic
leisurely walk of around 7km. Anyone that has been involve in this
sort of activity and you can help.. Please speak up. Hopefully we
can arrange entertainment at the bay and BBQ. More about this later
on.
As you well know this is our Silver Anniversary, one of our members
has penned a song for the occasion. What’s the name you may ask?
Twenty-five. So come along one Tuesday night and have a listen maybe
you can suggest a new one.
Our AGM is to take place 7pm Tuesday 30th of August any business
letters must reach the Secretary by the 23rd of August. All
nominations for committee in by the same date.
A couple of articles for sales at a good price.
A Behringer Virtualizer Pro $150
A Kwai GB 4 session trainer with 100 pre set songs
Plus extras $450
Phone 49581995
Well catch you around, and don’t forget let me know of any gossip
going on.
Any news send to PO Box 124 Boolaroo 2284.
Country Carol
- Newcastle Steel City CMC Newsletter March 2005
G’day, G’day
Were back you guessed it, it’s the start of a great new year and
were back at Club Macquarie every Tuesday night.
It’s going to be a big year for our club, as we are celebrating our
twenty-fifth anniversary this July that right our Silver
Anniversary. There is big plans for a great night of celebrations
and will lead up to our Festival.
Our Festival this year is going to have a few changes but we hope
that the weekend will be bigger and better than ever.
On the Saturday night we have the absolutely fabulous Wolverines.
And of course the wonderful Gina and her friends on the Sunday
afternoon. We are offering a lay-bye scheme to our members and their
friends. The wolverines show is $22 Gina’s show is $15. I will start
a special lay by book, so you can pay a little each week and have
your ticket payed up before October our members buying their tickets
early will have first choice for where they wish to sit. So a couple
wishing to attend both days would only have to pay $2.50 a week or 1
less beer per Tuesday night and you’ll be fully paid up.
A little PS: about the Wolverines our club played host to their
first time together as the Wolverines and Darcy Leyear scratched up
$25,000 not a bad pay for a days work
A Songwriters workshop will be held hopefully in April with Roger
Corbett. Roger is one of the Tutors from the College of Country
music at Tamworth. There will only be around twenty vacancies so if
interested let Mel know ASAP.
Cost will be members $20 non-members $25 coffee and Tea will be
supplied will be a full day
Talking about membership, fees for 2005 is now due. In 1980 when our
club first started membership was $2, after 25 years it is $3, or a
couple for $5 making it $2.50 each; talk about inflation.
Allan Wood has come up with a suggestion of a walk– a-thon around
the lake, with those interested obtaining sponsors we could finish
up with country music entrainment. More about this later on.
A warm welcome to our new members Stephen and Kim Boyd,
Charlene Bennett , Steve and Jarrod Ducat.
Hooroo from country Carol.
SCCMC PO Box 124 Boolaroo 2284 or email to
emel@idl.com.au \
Committee persons please note next meeting Tuesday 29th at 7pm
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The following is the results of the Steel City CMC
Talent Quest Talent Quest
15th 16th 17th of October 2004
New South Wales
Champion of Champions
Jody Wurth
- Junior 12years and under
- First place Grace Parker
- Second place Makaylie Foody
- Third place Shayne Lenord
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- Junior 13 to 16 years
- First place Samantha Asser
- Second place Samantha Lenord
- Third place Kirstie Bowden
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- King of Country
- First place Ben Hazel
- Second place Ryan Morris
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Third
place Mal Podmore
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- Queen of Country
- First place Andrea Young
- Second place Khiara Cummings
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Third
place Jessica Smith
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- Veterans
- First place Ken Jones
- Second place Peter Moanora
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Third
place Shirley Llewellyn
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- Instrumental
- First place Ben Hazel
- Second place Shayne Lenord
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Third
place Ben Lenord
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- Junior Gospel
- First place Derek
Thompson
- Second place Makaylie Foodey
- Third place Samantha Lenord
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- Senior Gospel
- First place Ben Hazel
- Second place Khiara Cummings
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Third
place Ken Jones
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- Junior Australian
- First place Samantha Lenord
- Second place Shayne Lenord
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Third
place Kirstie Bowden
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- Senior Australian
- First place Ben Hazel
- Second place Khiara Cummings
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Third
place Jessica Smith
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- Duo or Group
- First place Jessica Smith &
- Ben Hazel
- Second place Ken Jones &
- Peter Moanora
- Third place Maykaylie Foodey &
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Samantha Lenord
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- Overall Junior Samantha Lenord
- Overall Senior Ben Hazel
- New South Wales
- Champion of Champions
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Jody
Wurth
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G’Day, G’day
And how ya goin?
Well this is it our festival after all these months of planning is here, or
at least it will be on the 15th 16th 17th of October. Our Championship will
be closely contested this year if listening to the tapes are any indication,
there is some great talent to be heard, so don’t forget you members come
along and give your support and remember show your membership card and you
receive free entry into the Talent Quest also on the Saturday night, sorry
but your membership is not transferable. Seeing your getting such a great
deal how about chasing up a few neighbours to come along as well, lets make
Saturday night a great night.
Our day at the Stockton RSL club was a great day and we raised over $1500
for the Leukaemia foundation. Paul Jones did a great job going around the
business houses getting raffle prizes. And donations, he also didn't mind
having his beard coloured but he stopped short of having a shave beard or
hair. Maybe next time Paul. Talking about raffle prizes I hope
thse that took the forms put all that time back made good use of them and
have some good prizes for our raffles over the weekend of our festival, we
do require them in asap
The finalist for our Champions of Champions are as
follows.
Ross McGregor Central Coast
Merilyn Steele Sydney
Justeen Barber Central Coast
Ben Hazell Tamworth
Ryan Morris Fitzroy Falls
Jody Wurth Newcastle
Victoria Edwards Moree
Jodie-lee Gibson Greta
Jay Podger Pambula
Andrea Young Wingham
Comperes for the night will be Ron Doherty and Brooke Leal
One of our members has a Piano accordion for sale it is an Italian made
needs some repairs but could well be a collectors item he said he would take
fifty dollars for it. If interested see Mel for details.
We have had a few enquires about our festival, though we would like to see a
bit more interest, but knowing the way ours works it seems we always have
more coming in on the last day, so this year will be no exception.
Mel had a meeting with Rod McCormack last week and he said that they were
looking forward to the day some names mentioned for the Sunday are
Bella
Carol or should I say Country Carol
The Newcastle Steel City Country Music
Club Festival and NSW Champion of Champions weekend
15th, 16th and 17th October at Club
Macquarie
Festival Talent Quest
Conditions of Entry
Entry to the Talent Quest is restricted to Amateurs and
Semi-professional only.
All songs (at Judges discretion) must be country.
A contestant must appear only once per section. Chord charts must be
supplied if using backing band.
Pre recorded backing music will not be permitted. No vocal backing is
allowed in any solo section.
Duo or Group is the only section where multiple vocal will be permitted.
Own backing required for Australian, Duo or
Group & Songwriters. (restricted to one other instrument)
Veterans may enter either the King or Queen section or the Veterans section,
will not be allowed to enter both.
Junior, Teens are not permitted to enter the Senior sections but are
permitted to enter the instrumental,
Duo or Group and the Songwriters sections.
In the Australian section the entrant must
perform a song written by an Australian composer,
a song performed by an Australian
performer but written by an overseas performer will not be accepted.
Entrants in the Songwriters section must perform their own composition and
supply three
copies of their lyrics for the Judges.
A performer may perform a song for another
songwriter, but will not be able to perform twice in the
Songwriters section. To qualify for
Junior performer of the Festival making you eligible for the Nationals in
Canberra in 2005, you must enter your Junior
age restricted section, Junior Gospel and Junior Australian.
To qualify for the Senior Performer of the
Festival making you eligible for the Nationals in Canberra in 2005
and also the final of the NSW Champion of
Champions 2005 you must enter the King or
Queen Sections also the Senior Gospel and Australian sections.
Entrants must be available 830am on the Saturday
and Sunday of the Quest no entries accepted
after section of quest has started.
G'day, G'day
and how ya goin?
Our Club nights musically has been going really going really good with Rick
Ken Dave Peter and Keith showing the way, but it would be nice to see a few
more of the old faces grace our club and lend some support. If you can spare
some time and come along on Sunday the 20th June at 2pm we will be inducting
two locals into our (Souls of Country). Both are performers who grew up in
our club spending many years learning their craft. They are Brooke Leal and
Ron Doherty. So lend your support and come along for some good
entertainment. It is hoped in the near future to have a show case behind
where we play on Tuesday nights with a photograph of our inductees. Our
program is now available for our festival, Mal has recently talked to Rod
who says that he is looking forward to our coming festival. We are hoping to
raise plenty of money with auctions on the day. We are looking for anyone
that can help out with artefacts to auction, so if you can help out please
let us know.
Talent Quest. Starting on Tuesday 6th July we will be running a talent
quest, entry forms are now available. The winners will gain automatic entry
into our champion of champions final on Saturday 6th October, where the
winner has the chance to join our previous winners in the Australian College
of Country Music at Tamworth in January 2005.
Old Codgers Talent Quest. Just so the veterans of our music don't feel
neglected we will be running our quest in late July or early August,
hopefully the man who started the idea Ken Jones will be well enough to make
an appearance. Ken suffered a heart attach a couple of weeks back and since
had a triple bipass. We wish Ken a speedy recovery. Ken has just brought a
book of his poetry and his story of life and I am sure he will have a few
available on our Old Codgers Night. So keep yourself informed and make a
night of it, of course the best way to keep informed is to come a long on
Tuesday nights. Our first old codgers contest was held back in 1993 and was
won by Jerry Wall, we have had a couple of interstate winners in Loris Fahey
from Queensland and Peter Robson from Western Australia, so our little
trophy certainly gets around. I know that country music has come a long way
over the years but reading about some of our early stars certainly had
colourful names. Roger Hogan became Dusty Rankin, Harold Williams became
Buddy Williams. Then Gordon Kirkpatrick became Slim Dusty, and Herbert
Charles Dawson became Smokey Dawson, but the one who caught my eye was Bill
Blinkhorn became Smilin' Billy Blinkhorn, a Canadian who settled in
Australia in 1939. He had his own radio show at 2GB and recorded 6 songs
with Regal Zonophone, but when war started he served in New Guinea and the
Philippines he became interested in Australian folk law and wrote a song
called "Poor Ned Kelly". It was released again by a folk group in 1971, 32
years after Bill recorded his own version. Does anyone know if the song Poor
Ned is the same? The last recording Smiling Bill made was in 1950. He
continued living in Sydney, and he was just one of our many colourful
characters who helped start our country music. Maybe we need a few more
colourful characters to come along. (Extracts taken from Eric Watson's
Country Music in Australia)
Vale Trish Kembrey Trish first came to our club in 1980 just after we
started our club and in 1982 won our female section of the talent quest.
Trish was a regular with the club for a number of years. She toured with
Brian Young and was lucky to survive the plane crash that took the life of
one of the band members. She performed with Wild Dove for a number of years.
The last couple of years she worked with Mel. Mel said they were just
starting to get their act together when Trish and her companion Sue moved to
Tamworth. She continued working with Wayne Elliot, doing a regular monthly
show at the Currabublla Hotel and actually played their in late March, where
a number of her fans and family members travelled their just to be there
just to be with her. This was Trish's last show she was a lovely person who
was always ready to help out for any charities. She appeared on most
leukaemia foundation shows that Mel ran over the last 3 years. Trish lost
her battle with cancer on the 19th May 2004 and her funeral service was held
on 25th May 2004. As one of her brothers said, "Trish you've got a good rent
a crowd and an estimated crowd of between 300 and 400 crowded into the
chapel, flowing to the grounds outside. Trish was just 42.
Be seeing ya Country
Carol
For any info or gossip drop me a line to
Po Box 124 Boolaroo 2284
April 2004
G'day, G'day
and how ya goin
If you weren't there then you missed it--
We have been having guest comperes and so far we have had Dennis Shoesmith,
who thoroughly enjoyed himself and wants to come back. Then on the
past Tuesday we had the wonderfully talented Brooke Leal, she also had a
great time and is looking forward in coming back.
We had our first workshop on the 28th of March
featuring the talents of Rick Clark, Capri Gaul, Ken Foote and David Foster,
who were there to answer questions on music and help out with chords charts.
There will be another workshop on the 18th of April, if you have any
interested people let me or Mel know: asap A further
workshop will be on the 16th May each workshop will be followed by a concert
. The workshops and concert are completely free, that's right no
charge you pay nothing but you get all the benefits. Where else would
you get a better deal than that.
If you bumped into Mel lately, you might have
bumped into him literally because ya didn't recognize him as he had all his
hair cut off for the Leukaemia foundation. "Shave for a Cure" he
managed to raise $552 in just the two weeks he had available before our
event on the 28th March
Delilah (Carol) ready for the cut on Mel
Peter Burgin getting
ready
Mel
and Rick comparing hair styles.
We have two more dates to enter in
your diary.
Tuesday the 20th of April we are having
a Poet's corner hosted by Kath Edwards and some of Newcastle's finest bush
poets. It is hoped that we can get enough interest to once more
include the poets in our Festival in October.
The next big event we are having is a back to
the Seventies night on the 11th of May. It will also be a
"bring a friend night". If you don't have a friend, then rent one for
the night. (only joking) In case you have forgotten what the
seventies dress code was, let me remind you, Hot Pants, Flairs, Body Shirts,
Long hair and lots of peace signs and beads, remember I'm sure you do.
PS- Don't forget that you have until the 11th
of May to re-join and get the great deal mentioned in the last newsletter.
If unfinancial after this date you will not receive another newsletter.
2004
G’Day, G’Day
And how are you going?
Welcome back to the start of a New Year, and have we got some great things
planned!
On Sunday the 28th of March Rick Clark, Capri Gaul, Ken Foote and Dave
Foster will host a workshop in one of the Club Macquarie lounge starting at
1pm going until 230pm. We would like to encourage young would be performers
to attend, so if you happen to know of any that would be interested please
pass on the information, if you would like to know more see either myself or
Mel. Then if that’s not enough from 3pm to 6pm the same said people will
entertain in the lower lounge, so come along for some Easy Listening Music.
We are also looking into running a Talent Quest starting mid year and
running over a period of weeks with the winner going direct into the Champs
night at our festival, this saves them from qualifying to get in, more about
that next newsletter.
We are looking for members to come forward and compare on our Tuesday
nights, especially those that are not performers it is important that we
have more involvement from our members, so if you feel you would like to
give it a go just let us know. I guess you can’t help but notice our nice
big notice board kindly donated by Mitre ten Boolaroo. On our Jam nights
performers are asked to write their name on the board if they would like to
play on the night, this is a system used in our club from around our first
night and only stopped a couple of years back; if you are running late, and
wish to play on the night ask someone to put your name on the board so you
don’t miss out.
Speaking of members it is that time again Membership is now due, but now for
the good news, if you join or any of our past members decide to rejoin by
Tuesday the 10th of May you will receive a free pass to our festival which
will include free entry into the Talent Quest and free entry into the Champs
night on the Saturday night, but not our Charity concert on the Sunday.
Our Champs winner from last year John Stephan was given the highest acclaim,
from his peers at the college, they said that in all the years that the
college has been running, (around eight,) he had the best voice they had
heard.
I guess it proves our Judges were right.
Also on the subject of John he has agreed to come back for our festival and
act as compare for the Saturday night, I’m sure everyone will enjoy meeting
up with him again.
Our move on the Tuesday night to the entertainment section near the bar has
proved a great success with more people becoming involved either by audience
participation or an occasional performer, so if you have been putting coming
back dust off the old guitar, tune it up and as that game show host says
“come on down.”
Do you know the name of this Duo? They worked together around
Newcastle in the eighties; the old guitar might give a clue.
Looking forward in catching up with you once again; we’ll be there on any
Tuesday night, and don’t forget the 28th of March.
Be seeing ya Country
Carol
For any info or gossip drop me a line to
Po Box 124 Boolaroo 2284
Adam Harvey
G’Day, G’Day
And how are you going?
December
Immortal words sang by an immortal man, sadly we have lost Slim but his
words and music will live on forever in the hearts and souls of all Country
Music lovers world wide.
If you happened to be off this planet at the time of our festival then you
can be forgiven for missing our greatest weekend ever.
The juniors in the Saturday morning quests just can’t seem to get any better
but every year they just knock your sox off with their talent, and that’s
how it was all weekend, whoever got up to sing you were left shaking your
head and saying wow, but the best was saved until last when Rod and Gina and
their mates held the Leukaemia Concert.
Gina is just so genuine and lovely she makes you feel that you are just
sitting in her lounge room having a chat, not in an audience of over 200
people, she even brought baby pictures along to show us an of course he is
the most adorable baby I’ve ever seen, besides my Grandson of course. And if
you missed the gorgeous, beautiful, sexy, wonderful ( Not biased mind you)
tones of the gorgeous hunk Adam Harvey, ha, ha you should have just been
there huh, not only does he look good and sing wonderful but he is so, so
tall I managed to touch his arm and I’m never washing my hand again. And Lyn
Bowtell and Brendan Walmsley were absolutely superb, besides the great
singing they are great people and of course all you want to do is rush out
and buy there CD’s so you can listen to them time and time again.
And on the Saturday night at our Championship where the Talent was
unbelievable from Gary Carson Jones from Bega, to Sharon –Lee Lane from
Dubbo and Faith Julija from Cecil Hill. We may have just seen a star of the
future in our winner John Stephan from Five Dock, remember that name.
All told we managed to raise $5832.75 for the Leukaemia foundation and
hopefully there is still more to come in. PTO
This Sunday the 2nd of May is our Country Gospel and Ballad Sunday with the
very talented and beautiful Carol Donovan all are welcome in the
Downstairs lounge of Club Macquarie at 2pm Our Xmas party will be held 2pm
on the Sunday the 7th of December featuring a real stunner in Donella Plane.
If you could let us know if you are bringing any children along it would be
greatly appreciated.
One of our newest members is Ken Foote, Ken has played Bass guitar in Ian
McLeod’s Rockabilly band for a number of years now Ken is based around our
area and it is great to have his talent available. Ken has asked that any of
our performers who would like help with chord charts, either for our club
nights or talent quests he is willing to help them out, perhaps in the new
year we could do something constructive.
If you have been missing of late and there has been quiet a few of you, it
has been good to see Rick Clarke come along once more and help out, Rick
loves to be involved and is always willing to help out, then there is Dave
our fiddle player when he lets loose he really makes that fiddle sing. And
here’s a name for the future Assari McPherson eleven years old going on
twenty-five has so much confidence and loves Roy Oberson once he discovers
some of the other great performers there will be no holding him back.
Don’t forget that the raffles start next Tuesday the 11th of November an
continue on until the 16th of December so parking will be most difficult so
be early and enjoy the raffles and win a few prizes then enjoy the music we
will be a little late starting somewhere between 8 and 830 straight after
the raffles are completed, and we will be playing in the area just opposite
the bar so it is easier to come in from the bowling club side.
Our last club night will be the 9th of December and we will return with
renewed enthusiasm the first Tuesday in February which is the 3rd.
So have a merry Christmas and if you’re taking a holiday have a great and
safe one.
On behalf of Mel and all the Committee, thanks for your support in 2003
Hoo Roo from Country
Carol
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