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COVERED STAGES & SEATING The 2016 Coast Acoustics Music Festival is proudly sponsored by … Mudgeeraba, QLD GOLD COAST BARGES Division 5 Councillor Peter Young WELCOME Music Festival 2016 Sat 17-Sun 18th September Country Paradise Parklands, 231 Beaudesert Nerang Rd, Nerang QLD 4211 (Free Parking) This Festival is FREE thanks to our Major Sponsor: AND … our Organising Committee and our VOLUNTEERS for MAPS click: Google Map from M1 and mid-coast The whole site: Parking, Road access, and general event precinct Details of the Festival Precinct GOLD COAST ACOUSTIC CLUB The COAST ACOUSTICS CLUB welcomes new members and visitors to our 3 free Jam Sessions per month, and an Open Mic + Guest Artist concert on the 4th Saturday of each month (1-5pm). Membership is $15 per year Concerts days are just $5 for Members and $10 for visitors. Ongoing Club information is available at: www.coastacoustics.com.au www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Music Festival 2016 Sat 17-Sun 18th September Country Paradise Parklands, 231 Beaudesert Nerang Rd, Nerang QLD 4211 (Free Parking) Stage Out Back Master of Ceremonies … Angela Toohey Each time row = 15 minutes, e.g. the 10:30 time slot = 10:30-10:45 SATURDAY Artist/Stage –some sessions overlap. Click on artist for Bio & Photo SATURDAY – SATURDAY – SATURDAY PROGRAMME 10:00 am 10:15 am 10:30 am 10:45 am 11:00 am 11:15 am 11:30 am 11:45 am 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:30 pm 12:45 pm 1:00 pm 1:15 pm 1:30 pm 1:45 pm 2:00 pm 2:15 pm 2:30 pm 2:45 pm 3:00 pm 3:15 pm 3:30 pm 3:45 pm 4:00 pm 4:15 pm 4:30 pm 4:45 pm 5:00 pm 5.15 pm Stage Out Back Rivershed Workshop My Figment Banffy Leung & Murtha Open Mic/ Jam Session Rowdy (according to number) Main Hall Kallquist Guitars Luthier Display ALL DAY 11:00 Food Bar Opens Market St Wild Encounters 11:00am - 3:30pm 11.45 Drinks Bar Opens Sadie & Jay with Suzanne Hibbs Angela Toohey Trio Chuck & Chris Coast Acoustics Showcase 1 with Michael Werts Tony Obermeit Christiaan Jim Young Dave Milton Blues Licks – Chuck Euston GCC Brass Band Open Mic/ Jam Session GCC Brass Band (according to number) : : : : : : : : : : : : Wild Encounters 11:00am - 3:30pm Owl Valley Bluegrass Voice Weavers Fettler’s Yard Mat Brooker Banjo – Chris Eaton Voice Weavers Kim Banffy Trio 5:05 pm to 5:50pm The Bridge 6:10 pm to 6:55 pm Will Anderson 7:15 pm Round Mountain to Girls late www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Music Festival 2016 Sat 17-Sun 18th September Country Paradise Parklands, 231 Beaudesert Nerang Rd, Nerang QLD 4211 (Free Parking) SUNDAY SUNDAY – SUNDAY – SUNDAY PROGRAMME Each time row = 15 minutes, e.g. the 10:30 time slot = 10:30-10:45 Artist/Stage –some sessions overlap. Click on artist for Bio & Photo Stage Out Back 10:00 am Julie Hayes 10:15 am 10:30 am 10:45 am 11:00 am Franké Blues & 11:15 am Brass 11:30 am 11:45 am 12:00 pm Mama JuJu & 12:15 pm The Jam Tarts 12:30 pm 12:45 pm 1:00 pm Deena 1:15 pm 1:30 pm 1:45 pm 2:00 pm 2:15 pm The Jar 2:30 pm 2:45 pm 3:00 pm Mark Cryle & 3:15 pm Carmel Newman with 3:30 pm Rebecca Wright and Donald Mackay 3:45 pm 4:00 pm 4:15 pm 4:30 pm 4:45 pm Hillbilly Goats 5:00 pm Rivershed Peter van Herk Coast Acoustics Showcase 2 with Adrian Davis Lizzie Flynn Chrisalis Presidential Blues Band Workshop Ukelele – Mama Juju Main Hall Kallquist Guitars Luthier Display ALL DAY JAM SESSION Wild Encounters 11:00am - 3:30pm 11.45 Drinks Bar Opens Trad folk tunes – David De Santi Market St 10:00 Food Bar Opens : : Threeworlds Bongo Bus Playing DADGAD – Lawrie Agar Threeworlds Bongo Bus Lee Nelson Song Writing – Mark Cryle Threeworlds Bongo Bus Ellie Jane Wild Encounters ends at 3:30pm Open Mic/ Jam Session (according to number) late www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Angela Toohey – Master of Ceremonies Singer, songwriter, actor, musical theatre performer, designer. Nationally renowned in Australia for her 20+ year career in theatre, Award winning artist Angela Toohey is now shining the light on her own music. Best known for her role as Liza Minnelli in The Boy From Oz, opposite Hugh Jackman in 2006 and Todd Mckenney in 98-99, Angela has embraced the power and joy of sharing her music with her fans. Her music has a wide appeal, and could be described as contemporary Australian folk music. As an artist Angela has a unique singing and song writing style. Her guitar work and singing abilities reflect a genuine richness and depth. Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Angela Toohey Band SATURDAY Stage Out Back: 12:45 – 1:30pm Angela believes in the power of music as a catalyst for change, to inspire a more compassionate, equitable world. From her unique life journey, she pens emotive ballads and soaring anthems, rich with imagery of love, loss, growth and occasional howling at the moon. With a renowned 20+ year career in musical theatre, starring as Liza Minnelli in the Boy from Oz opposite Hugh Jackman and Todd McKenney, Angela entertains and captivates. Her world class vocals and powerful rhythm guitar, with instinctive bass and harmonies from Jodi Murtha, and Suzanne Hibbs’ deft percussion, deliver a lively, enthralling show. Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Banffy Leung & Murtha SATURDAY Stage Out Back 11:00 – 11:30am This trio brings together the song writing talents of three strong, female singer/songwriters indulging in beautiful vocal harmonies and sensitively- executed guitar and bass combinations. Ann Leung came to public attention through the ABC TV series Exhumed with her band, Diddly Squat, but has also recently released her debut solo album, Dreams of A Wild Goose. Jodi Murtha has returned to her singer songwriter roots after many years as a bass player and backing vocalist to concurrently pursue a solo career, releasing her debut EP Contents Unknown. Kim Banffy released her debut album, State of Bliss, in 2014. Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Chuck & Chris Euston SATURDAY Stage Out Back 1:45– 2:30pm Chuck and Chrissy play roots, blues and jazz-fabulous originals with great versions of old standards. Starting with wailing harmonica and slide, then progressing to classy piano and guitar, they leave you with that 'glad I came' feeling. Regular performers at Folk Redlands, the Bug, Neurum Ck and Wintermoon festivals Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub David De Santi SUNDAY Workshop 12:15– 12:45pm One day they’ll write a folk song in praise of David de Santi. For more than a quarter of a century, De Santi has been the unassuming powerhouse behind the folk music revival in the Illawarra. After 28 years of running the Illawarra Folk Festival, first at Jamberoo and now at Bulli, De Santi has helped build the four-day event into the biggest folk festival in NSW, as well as the largest volunteer-run festival in Australia. On top of this, he celebrated 25 years of the Wongawilli Bush Band, the Wongawilli Colonial Dance Club and the Wongawilli Colonial Dancers. Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Deena SUNDAY Stage Out Back 1:00 – 1:45pm “Her breathy vocal may seem full of innocence but don’t let it fool you, it can turn in an instant into a commanding powerhouse … Deena shows herself a force to be reckoned with, in every way, and definitely one to watch.” – Paul Smith, Sydney Morning Herald “Deena takes hold of the blues like she’s born to it, smacks it in the face and brings it to life.” – Sally Browne, Courier Mail Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Ellie Jane SUNDAY Rivershed 2:45 – 3:30pm Ellie Jane is a Brisbane based singer-songwriter. Her musical sound can be described as indie folk rock with a bluesy edge and her powerful vocals convey a unique style. She has been performing at various venues around Brisbane to promote the release of her debut EP Songs From an Electric Heart. Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Fettler’s Yard SATURDAY Rivershed 3:45– 4:30pm Fettler's Yard create thoughtful music from the best in contemporary folk that features lyrical storytelling and delicate touch. Sensitive playing styles from guitar and fiddle blend melody and voice together in a way that will mean something to everyone in some way. They play what they love and love passing that feeling on. Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Franké Blues & Brass SUNDAY Stage Out Back 11:00 – 11:45am Jazzy blues, Latin rock and groovy ballads. Franké is all about the feel and fun of musicians making new music and new arrangements of songs you thought you knew. Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Gold Coast City Brass Band SATURDAY Main Hall 1:30 – 1:45pm & 2:30 – 2:45pm Gold Coast City Brass Band is a community based, not for profit, organisation that has proudly served the Gold Coast since 1902, playing a variety of brass band music (both modern and traditional) for the enjoyment of both the players and audience. Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Hillbilly Goats SUNDAY Stage Out Back 4:15– late Trad folk on steroids with a splash of colour and a dash of difference these Goats have forged their own path. 2016 Golden Guitar finalists & Gold Medallion Media Finalists, The Hillbilly Goats, strip back the layers of modern music and transport you on a journey through roots and old time blues. These guys aren’t just a band – they’re a show featuring stories and song combined with tap dancing, bones, big harmonies and regular instrument changes. They’ve won several awards and have released 3 albums specialising in Mountain Music. Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Julie Hayes SUNDAY Stage Out Back 10:00 – 10:45am Of Irish descent, the tradition of storytelling is embedded deep within Julie Hayes’ core. Whether captured by her hypnotically, haunting melodies or inspired by her poetic, percussive twist on life’s ebbs and flows, prepare to be swept up in an atmospheric haze and elevated to a space of clarity and timelessness. Her musical roots of folk and rhythm stem from a culture as old and timely as the misty mountains. Having drawn inspiration for her vocal style from artists like Florence Welch, Joni Mitchell and Eva Cassidy, spacious melodies allow you to truly hear the song’s intent. Fuelled by a passion to deliver an experience of wild abandon in her live show, percussive beats with unexpected twists encourage the audience to connect to their natural rhythms. Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Kallquist Guitars – Luthier Display SATURDAY & SUNDAY Main Hall At Kallquist Guitars our primary objective is to provide instruments that have that “classic vintage thing” that makes those instruments of yesteryear so in demand. That perfect blend of sound, feel and look. Maximising the use of hand tools and traditional techniques while using modern machinery where it’s required coupled with high quality timber, parts and passion ... I think is where it is at. Feel free to get in contact to discuss anything from guitars to vintage port and westerns. Return to Saturday Programme Guide Return to Sunday Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Kim Banffy SATURDAY Rivershed 4:50 – 5:30pm Kim Banffy's music is reminiscent of 60s-70s singer/songwriter style, with a more modern, poppy, at times even slightly jazzy twist. Kim’s songs have been compared by other musicians to Joni Mitchell’s, and her voice to Joan Baez, Karen Carpenter and Sinead O’Connor, ranging from sweet and pure to rich and full. If you're a lyrics person this is for you. Kim has been dubbed ‘The Poets’ songwriter’ for her ability to build evocative word pictures with lyrics and her skilful use of metaphor. This is an artist best-appreciated in venues where you could hear a pin drop. Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Lee Nelson SUNDAY Rivershed 1:45 – 2:30pm Lee has performed as a singer songwriter throughout Australia, from the grandeur of Sydney Opera House to intimate wine bars. From folk to funk original, his music is highly entertaining, witty and often thought provoking. Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Mama Juju and The Jam Tarts SUNDAY Stage Out Back 12:00 – 12:45pm “A quirky, sassy, fun band that makes audiences feel fantastic.” Mama Juju & The Jam Tarts are fast gaining a reputation for playing almost anything, anytime, anywhere! From Celtic to contemporary folk, to pop, blues, alt country, acoustic rock and jazz. Mama Juju & The Jam Tarts play old and new, original and re-invented songs with no limit to choice of decade or genre. Their gorgeous harmonies and sharing of the lead vocals gives the band a unique and diverse sound. The Tarts all suffer from IAS (instrument Acquisition Syndrome), so they share quite a collection of instruments between them including ukuleles, guitars, harmonica, flute, piccolo, oboe, u- bass, washboard, lagerphone, tambourine, spoons, congas, cajon, bongos and full drum kit. Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Mark Cryle & Carmel Newman with Rebecca Wright and Donald Mackay SUNDAY Stage Out Back 3:15 – 4:00pm Since his work in seminal Australian band Spot the Dog, Mark Cryle (guitar & vocals) has been acclaimed by music journalists as one of Australia's leading songwriters. A consummate live performer, the sublime musicianship of Carmel Newman (fiddle & vocals) complements this act superbly. Their 2015 CD The Taste of the Rain combines their skills into a rich and enticing blend. Rebecca and Donald’s music has been likened to that of a good Scotch whisky: delightfully smooth, full of character and highly addictive. Accompanied by requinto, cello, acoustic guitar and bodhran, their shows promise something out of the ordinary and bring you back to the heart of folk. Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Mat Brooker SATURDAY Stage Out Back 4:00 – 4:45pm Mat Brooker unleashes exciting nuevo flamenco guitar music with lightning speed, warm engaging audience rapport and fearless improvisation. Armed with only a Spanish guitar and stomp box he will transport you around the world for a global party and some universal soulful connection. Mat presents original material from his two current albums in a powerfully focussed live context – hard, bold, cascading from the tiniest whisper to thunderous echoes. Described as the “Jimi Hendrix of Spanish Guitar” after his performance at Illawarra Folk Festival, he is continuing to take festival audiences by storm with his dynamic show. Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub My Figment SATURDAY Rivershed 10:00 – 10:45am My Figment, a Contemporary-folk acoustic duo is made up of Chelle and Dave (and the occasional ring in). They are lovers, friends and cocreators of many undiscovered, eclectic, original songs…and a rather sweet pigeon pair. Chelle is a sentimental dreamer, forever enchanted by folklore, dandelions, clouds and ordinary lives being lived. Dave’s childhood revolved around mountains and valleys, the chugging of village trains, and itinerant seasons of fruit and cane. Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Owl Valley Bluegrass SATURDAY Stage Out Back 2:55 – 3:40pm Our Dynamic line-up was formed in 2012. several members have played together for over 20 years & received various awards. The four piece band offer various styles in their repertoire, which include Bluegrass, Aussie Bush, Folk & Country. Drawing from the legendary styles of Earl Scruggs, Lester Flat, Bill Monroe & Doc Watson. Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Peter van Herk SUNDAY Rivershed 10:00 – 10:35am For me, folk stories are not just about events but very much the permutations of minds and relationships that give us understanding, insight and sometimes just a good laugh. The music has to suit the words and vice versa. My style has been labelled 'Urban Folk' which I think is very cool and is the first label I have no desire to push against. Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Presidential Blues Band SUNDAY Rivershed 12:45 – 1:30pm The Presidential Blues Band is an acoustic duo that do a lot of early traditional acoustic Blues. Consisting of Dean Morgan (Guitar and Vocals) and Gary MacDonald (Acoustic/Double Bass and vocals), they usually perform as a 3 piece with a revolving door of guest artists typically on Slide guitar or Harmonica, and always encourage people to get up and jam with them. Gary and Dean are both seasoned musicians, and have played in Bands, Duos, Trios and Solo, covering all styles of music from Blues, Ceilidh and Celtic Rock, Heavy Metal, Jazz, Country and Folk. With Gary on Double Bass, or his miniscule Ukulele Bass (which has to be heard to be believed!), and Dean on fingerpicking National Steel Resonator guitar, they have a distinctive raw blues sound. Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Round Mountain Girls SATURDAY Stage Out Back 7:15pm – late They've graced the stages of Bluesfest, Port Fairy, Woodford, Gympie Muster, Urban Country, Mud Bulls, Caloundra and Tamworth music festivals as well as some of the most prestigious venues in the nation, rubbing shoulders with the best acts Australia has to offer... ...welcome to the world of Round Mountain Girls. Chris Easton is giving a banjo workshop on Saturday. Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Rowdy SATURDAY Rivershed 11:00 – 11:45am Rowdy's stepfather and his brothers always played guitar when he was a kid, old country and western cowboy tunes. Rowdy had a go on the guitar every now and then. Later in life, when he rented a little house, someone had left behind a cassette of Neil Young's Harvest album. After listening several times, he went out and bought a guitar and starting learning to play by trial and error. He wrote a song called Fields of Green a couple of weeks later. Over the next 20 years he wrote around 35 songs but never played outside the bedroom because he didn't think anyone would like his music. Then, in 2011, he entered a competition and won a prize. Since then he has grabbed any opportunity to hit the stage where he plays his original music. Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Sadie & Jay with Suzanne Hibbs SATURDAY Stage Out Back 11:45 – 12:30pm An acoustic duo, Sadie & Jay perform original and eclectic folk music that leans toward the alternative with a tinge of blues and occasional theatrics. Renowned for their vocals and song writing, they deliver a mix of guitar, bouzouki, banjo mandolin and upright or electric bass at their live performances. Gigs include Folk clubs, folk festivals and live music venues in SE Qld & Northern NSW. This year they performed overseas at Auckland Folk Fest and around the UK Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub The Bridge SATURDAY Stage Out Back 5:05 – 5:50pm The Bridge is a family band who enjoy repertoire that allows them to explore tight three-part harmony. With their feet firmly planted in folk and country, the band enjoys putting their own interpretation on modern and traditional music. Instrumentation includes guitar, mandolin, keyboard, harmonica and percussion. The band love to entertain and have a variety of repertoire to engage the audience. Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub The Jar SUNDAY Stage Out Back 2:00 – 3:00pm A four-piece tour de force prove categorically that Celtic music is as relevant and rigorous as it ever was - a living, breathing organism. When these lads explode onto stage, it is simply impossible to remain seated … the phenomenal fiddle playing of Sebastian Flynn, the driving rhythm of Bodhran & bass aficionado John Druery, the tenor banjo & mandolin mastery of Martin Reese and the powerhouse vocals of legendary lead singer/guitarist John Logan, coalesce to play the kind of music that brings you to your senses…in the words of renowned ragamuffin Seamus Rafferty… "Ah I tell you, it was great music, ‘twould make the water stand out in your eyes". Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Threeworlds Bongo Bus SUNDAY Lawn Area 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 2:30pm Threeworlds has been around since 2001. Before teaming up with Matt Lees, Jason Ure had been making drums in Victoria before touring with his drum making & drumming workshops, doing festivals and markets and generally having a good time with his mobile business. Drumming in a group demonstrates the powerful dynamic and strength of playing together as a team. Threeworlds is now an icon of the Gold Coast. Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Voice Weavers SATURDAY Main Hall 3.40-4:00pm & 4.45-5:05pm Voice Weavers is an Australian a Cappella choir based on the Southern Gold Coast and Northern NSW region. They sing in multi-part harmony (4+ parts) in differing arrangement styles from Contemporary a Cappella to Traditional Choral with an emphasis on Pop-Choral. Members are men and women from 15 to 85 from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities. Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Walcott Guitars Session Tent Convenor Peter Walcott has been working with wood since 1975. He started his working life as a timber shipwright. Peter has taken these skills and applied them to his passion of making and playing acoustic guitars. He feels that the energy in the guitar is very important. A guitar handbuilt with love and passion will always feel and play better than a guitar that has come out of a production factory. Walcott Guitars are based in Mudgeeraba on the Gold Coast. Return to Saturday Programme Guide Return to Sunday Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Wild Encounters SATURDAY & SUNDAY Market Street – all day until 3.30pm Wild Encounters offers Fun and Educational Mobile Reptile and Wildlife Shows around the Gold Coast Hinterland, Brisbane and Surrounding Suburbs. Wild Encounters is built on our passion for Native Wildlife and we want to share our passion with you. We love teaching anyone and everyone, everything there is to know about the beautiful Native Animals we live with, the importance of them and their conservation. Return to Saturday Programme Guide Return to Sunday Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub Will Anderson SATURDAY Stage Out Back 6:10 – 6:55pm Will Anderson uses his smooth vocals, didgeridoos, guitar and percussion to create a soulful one of a kind sound. His unique style is like Matt Corby, Mumford and Sons and Xavier Rudd thrown in a blender and served with ice. Will gained national recognition in December by winning the Telstra Road to Discovery 2015 People’s Choice Award, Australia’s largest singer/songwriter program and was also runner up for the Queensland Music 2016 Most Promising Male Songwriter Award. Will has also supported The Cat Empire, Busby Marou and Kingswood on their respective tours. Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub ACOUSTIC CLUB SHOWCASE 1 – Saturday Rivershed 12:00 – 3:00pm MICHAEL WERTS originally learned to play drums then guitar, but life got in the way. After a 25-year hiatus, he has reconnected with guitar and just enjoys playing. TONY OBERMEIT lives on Mt Tamborine and plays steel string acoustic, mostly finger picking style, and djembe drum. CHRISTIAAN, after several years travelling overseas and gliding along the shores of this great land, sailing his catamaran, is back on the Gold Coast with a new passion for writing songs. COLOUR & SHAPE (Jim Young). Foo Fighters inspired acoustic duo covering songs from a number of artists. DAVE MILTON cut his teeth on the London scene before emigrating to Australia. He has been influenced by Cat Stephens, Eagles, etc., and is also returning to the joy of music after a busy career. MC: Peter Walcott www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club Return to Programme Guide www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub ACOUSTIC CLUB SHOWCASE 2 … SUNDAY Rivershed 11:00 – 12:30 ADRIAN DAVIS. Adrian's music is a compelling blend of Aussie folk-rock and original tunes that speak of the land and the people. LIZZIE FLYNN. Lyrical honesty and charming melodies, Lizzie Flynn writes songs that blend a little satirical storytelling with a lot of joyful emotion. CHRISALIS. Chrisalis will cover just about anything, any genre, all decades from 1950 to now, and also slip in random originals. MC: Peter Walcott www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club Return to Programme Guide www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub CREDITS – Key Organisers who spent weeks putting this event together Frank Stoove Artist booking, sound systems/engineers, programme scheduling Leonie Schwarzel General management, admin, editor Leonie Milton Finance, admin Tony Obermeit Social media, Rivershed manager with Special Thanks to: Christine Condon (Maps) Dean Morgan (First Aid and Photography) Debra McGinnis (Ad distribution & Survey) Greg Barnett (Programme design and content) Hilary Sawyer (Artwork) … and the Members Volunteer Army www.coastacoustics.com.au Len Lockitt (Bar) Martin Homan (Sunday MC) Michael Werts (Incident Manager) Peter Van Herk (Catering) Peter Walcott (Open Mic) Return to Programme Guide www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub ROAD DIRECTIONS Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub ALL PARKING is FREE Audience Parking is on the OVAL only The Oval can accommodate hundreds of cars if everyone follows directions of the parking attendants. Please be patient and helpful. Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub ENTRY is FREE - no ticket needed Coast Acoustics HQ - Location for: Club information Memberships Coast Acoustics - Location for: Raffles Food and Drink Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub THE VENUE & FESTIVAL More pictures of the venue can be seen at: www.countryparadiseparklands.com.au/index.php/ galleries/aerial-views A video of a past Festival is here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2W0rBrLH68 Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub We hope to see you here again NEXT YEAR … follow us on Facebook for info This 2016 Coast Acoustics Music Festival was proudly sponsored by … Mudgeeraba, QLD GOLD COAST BARGES Division 5 Councillor Peter Young Return to Programme Guide GOODBYE www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub THIS PROGRAMME … created in Microsoft Word by GREG BARNETT GREG is a Gold Coast Acoustic Club Member. Still working, he offers computer consulting, business research, information analysis, document design/production, and training. His business information is available at www.clancys.com.au MUSIC. Greg now rarely performs but derives great enjoyment from playing, writing and recording … for the love of it. Listen for free, download song sheets, and watch the music videos of Greg’s recent home-studio produced co-written 12-track album PRESCIENT on www.clancys.com.au/prescient Return to Programme Guide www.coastacoustics.com.au www.meetup.com/Gold-Coast-Acoustic-Music-Club www.facebook.com/GoldCoastAcousticMusicClub