Ringwood Folk Club - Sunday Specials
Every now and then, we have an opportunity to put on a visiting act who can't be available on a Tuesday night, or where the Tuesday format doesn't suit. That's when we arrange one of our "Sunday Special" concerts. We have had some great artists at these concerts, including Bernard Bolan, the Scandinavian band Sula, Jeanette Wormald, Greg Champion and CD launches for Blackwood and the Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club.The venue is generally at the East Ringwood Elderly Citizens' Club Hall, Laurence Grove, East Ringwood (Melway 50 B58), to give us room for a slightly bigger audience. We start with support acts from the Club and friends, followed by a brief break for supper or afternoon tea (tea and coffee), before our guest artist performs.
Entry is generally $10.00 ($8.00 for Club members), with no charge for children accompanied by an adult. Email us or call the Ringwood Folk Club contact for more details.
Next Concert - Sunday, 1st June 2003, 7:00 pm
|
Colcannon
Colcannon is a contemporary Australian band from Adelaide, South Australia. The feel is slightly Celtic but the songs are strongly Australian. Their instrumental arrangements are powerful, as they are musical and the vocals? Well, ”One of the most remarkable characteristics of Colcannon is their vocal depth, an attribute that any band would be proud to possess” (Ivan Emke, Rootsworld Bulletin #160 2001 UK). With 6 CDs to their credit, Colcannon can be heard from Germany to Japan and beyond with international touring becoming a regular occurrence ” ... they are already a huge success in the UK” (West Houghton Folk Club, UK 2002), performing at some of the world's most prestigious festivals such as Winnipeg and Calgary Folk Festivals in Canada, and the renowned Edinburgh Festival and Fylde Festival in England. Consistently in demand at Australian festivals such as Port Fairy, Woodford and the National Folk Festival in Canberra - the band brings a ’joie de vivre’ to every performance. Critics agree that if you want a great night of music - described as ” ... simply stunning”, (The Scotsman), if you want to laugh and cry, or if you just want to experience the joy of great musicians who love to perform...Colcannon is it. ” ... Miss them at your peril”. (Folk West Magazine UK 2002) Colcannon continues to build its reputation both in Australia and overseas writing songs (with strong Australian content), recording and touring. |
 |
Future Sunday Specials
|
|
Past Sunday Specials
Back to VFMC Events |
|
Official site of the Victorian Folk Music Club Incorporated (Reg No A2511Y)