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A.B.B.A.  Balladeer Concerts/Showcases & Independent Concerts
(Tamworth 2010)
Venue: Balladeers Homestead
(Salvation Army Hall - 328 Goonoo Goonoo Road Tamworth.)
The “Balladeers Homestead” once again presents a big week of the finest entertainment.
FOOD, TEA/COFFEE/COLD DRINKS, PARKING AVAILABLE
There will be a kiosk running at the hall every day with food and drinks operated by the Salvos and plenty of parking around the back of the hall.

THE A.B.B.A... TAMWORTH FESTIVAL OFFICE
Membership Inquiries/Product/Tickets/ available from venue in 2010!

Contact Us re any queries.... info@bushballadeers.com.au

THE BALLADEERS HOMESTEAD 2010
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In January the A.B.B.A. celebrates 10 years as an Association and every year the Association continues to bring the members and supporters excellent bush ballad and variety shows at the “Balladeers Homestead”. Once again the Salvos will operate their canteen from Monday 18th – Friday 22nd with quality hot and cold food, snacks and drinks at a very reasonable price. Please support them if you can.

SATURDAY 16th
2pm—WE REMEMBER BUDDY WILLIAMS
Host: Garry Coxhead. Artists: Ashley Cook, Nathan Charlton, Peter Coad, Judy Stevens, Coad Sisters, plus more TBC…$15 at door. There will be tea/coffee/bickies available.

7pm — MEMORY TRAILS
Featuring; Dianne Lindsay, Brian Young, Col Edmonds, Kevin King, Slim Newton, Johnny Greenwood, Jay Podger, Keith Jamieson & Alisha Smith, Jim Hermel, Virginia & Peter Coad, Lyn Bennett, Buddy Thomson, Lex K, Slim Newton. Plus Special surprise guests. Band: Peter Simpson, Marcus Greene, Tony Wagner, and Lynette Coad. $15 ($12 A.B.B.A. Members and Pensioners) There will be tea/coffee/bickies available.

SUNDAY 17th
2pm—GOSPEL, BLUEGRASS & BALLADS
Host: Peter Coad. Dean Perrett and Jim Hermel, Peter Coad, Coad Sisters, Big Mal Coad, Keith Pfitzner (with a Special Appearance by Runaway Dixie). $15 ($12 A.B.B.A. Members). Tickets at door. Also Tamworth Tourist Centre (02) 6767 5300 www.tcmf.com.au There will be tea/coffee/bickies available.

7pm—AB.B.A. SHIRLEY THOMS TRIBUTE CONCERT
Hosts: Paul Rowe & Lorraine Pfitzner. Artists: Peter Pratt, Sharon Smith, Lynette Guest, Bec Hance, Charmaine Pout, Coad Sisters, Daly Stephenson, Trevor Tolton, Keith Jamieson & Alisha Smith and Slim Newton. $20 Donation. All Funds to Shirley Thoms Bronze Bust. There will be tea/coffee/bickies available.

MONDAY 18th
9am—HILLBILLY HIT PARADE
Manning Brothers band. Host: Greg Bain. Johnny Greenwood, Jay Podger, Pete Smith, Col Edmonds, Col Taylor, Nathan Charlton, Judy Stephens, Slim Newton, Graeme Doubleday, Julie Perandes, Greg Bain. $15 ($12 A.B.B.A. Members) Salvation Army Hall canteen available.

Don’t forget the A.B.B.A. BUSH BALLADEER STAR QUEST will be on at 1pm at the WEST DIGGERS CLUB, (Kable Ave)

1pm—LEX K FLYING DOCTOR FUND RAISER
Artists: Dianne Lindsay & Peter Simpson, Slim Connor, Johnny Greenwood, Bob Easter, Alan Luscombe, Pete Smith, Dorrie Muller, and Lex K. $10.00. Salvation Army Hall canteen available.

5pm-9pm A.B.B.A. MEMBERS SHOWCASE
Hosts: Lorraine Pfitzner and Ron Morgan. Homestead Band: Trent Holder: Lead Guitar. Jim Hermel: Drums. Lynette: Bass
Claude McLachlan, Margaret Rackley, Wave Jackson, Graeme Johnson, Pat Brown, Carmel Charlton, Bob and Gloria Sanderson, Arnie Crowe, Lorraine Pfitzner, Dorrie Muller, Vicki Lee and Billy Higginson, Greg Crowe, Magee and Brooks, Les Lawson, Ray Savage, John Battle, Ben Holder, Trent Holder, Ron Morgan, Hilton Boyle, Star Quest Winner 2010. $2 pp Gold Coin Donation.

TUESDAY 19th
9am—A.B.B.A. LADIES OF COUNTRY
Host: Charmaine Pout. The Country Girls Band: (Sharon Smith, Lynette Coad & Virginia Coad). Artists Charmaine Pout, Sharon Smith, Lorraine Pfitzner, Lynette Guest, Bec Hance, Rachel Richards, Dianne Lindsay, Melissa Bajric, Natalie Foley, and Lana Ross, Coad Sisters. $15 ($12 A.B.B.A. Members) Salvation Army Hall canteen available

1pm—COAD COUNTRY CONCERT
Host: Peter Coad: Phil and Chris Coad, Peter Coad, Big Mal Coad, Coad Sisters, Margaret Coad, Jim Hermel, Keith Pfitzner, plus the 2010 Bush Balladeer Star Quest Winner. Tickets $15 ($12 A.B.B.A. members at door) also available from Tamworth Tourist Centre (02) 6767 5300 and online www.tcmf.com.au
Salvation Army Hall canteen available

5pm-9pm ABBA MEMBERS SHOWCASE
Host:: Ron Sadler. Homestead Band: Kev Groves: Bass. Drums: Jim Hermel, Greg White/ Trent Holder: Lead Guitar. Artists: Steve Longhurst, Ray Savage, Kate Linke, Doug Mcintyre, Gail and Lindsay Hammond, Vicki Lee and Billy Higginson, Keith Pfitzner, Taylor Pfeiffer, Graeme Johnson, Col Taylor, Graeme Coates, Col Edmonds, Barry K and Lin Chandler, Bill and Fay Jensen, Eliza Parker, Trevor Tolton, Evan Platschinda, Donald Ritchings, Ron Sadler, Leon Argent, David Baldi. $2 pp Gold Coin Donation.

WEDNESDAY 20th
9am — WEDNESDAY A.B.B.A. PICKIN’ ON BALLADS
Charley Boyter Band. Host: Charley Boyter. Artists: Charley Boyter, Lindsay Hammond, Alisha Smith, Matt Manning, Peter Simpson, Trent Holder, Phil Coad, Jay Messenger, Lindsay Waddington, Johnny Kaye, Virginia Coad. $15 ($12 A.B.B.A. Members) Salvation Army Hall canteen available

1pm - “BUSH BALLADS AUSTRALIA” Boundary Rider’s Show
Laura Downing, Lindsay Hammond, Gail Hammond, Sharon Smith, Bec Hance, Keith Jamieson, Alisha Smith, Caitlyn Jane and Tappin’ Ted Thompson. Tickets $15. Salvation Army Hall canteen available

5pm—9pm ABBA MEMBERS SHOWCASE
Host: Graeme Butterworth. Homestead Band: Kev Groves: Bass. Jim Hermel: Drums. Trent Holder: Lead Guitar. Artists: Vicki Walsh, Cheryl Lethlean, Ted Thompson, Carmel Charlton, Slim Connor, Graham and Kay Butterworth, Judy Stevens, Taylor Pfeiffer, David Baldi, Graeme Coates, Ian Boyd, Kevin and Joyce Durdin, Col Taylor, Mal and Janet Gallagher, Donald Ritchings, Charmaine Pout, Ben Holder, Les Lawson, Wally Sanderson, Kate Linke, Greg Crowe . $2 pp Gold Coin Donation.

THURSDAY 21st
9am—ABBA STAR QUEST WINNERS SHOW
Matt and Dan Manning Band. Hosted by Anita Ree. Artists: Anita Ree, Greg Bain, Matt Manning, Nathan Charlton, Sharon Smith, Rachel Richards, the 2010 Bush Balladeer Star Quest Winner, Jeff Gibson, Julie Perandes. Plus Special Guest artists; Trevor Tolton, Trent Holder & Eliza Parker $15 ($12 A.B.B.A. Members) Salvation Army Hall canteen available

1pm - A.B.B.A. SLIM, BAZZA, STAN TRIBUTE SHOW
The Charlie Boyter Band. Host: Lyn Manning. Artists: Graham Rodger, Dean Perrett, Ernie Constance, Tom Maxwell, 2010 Bush Balladeer Star Quest Winner, Nathan Charlton, Barry K. and Lin Chandler, Ashley Cook, Jeff Gibson, Doug McIntyre and Charley Boyter.$15 ($12 A.B.B.A. Members) Salvation Army Hall canteen available

5pm - 9pm ABBA MEMBERS SHOWCASE
Host: Ron Sadler. Homestead Band: Kev Groves: Bass. Jim Hermel: Drums, Greg White & Trent Holder: Lead Guitar. Artists: Claude McLachlan, Steve Longhurst, Keith Pfitzner, Bill and Fay Jensen, Alan Luscombe, Mark Scofield, Vicki Walsh, Wally Sanderson, Graeme Johnson, Roy Rains, Mal and Janet Gallagher, Col Edmonds, Barry K and Lin Chandler, Bob and Gloria Sanderson, Eliza Parker, John Battle, Brittany-Elise Johansen, Johnny Kaye, Ron Sadler, Mary Dryden, Star Quest Winner 2010. $2 pp Gold Coin Donation.

FRIDAY 22nd
9am—YODELLING SPECTACTULAR
Host: Peter Coad. Charley Boyter Band. Artists: Laura Downing, Coad Sisters, Charmaine Pout, Bec Hance, Gordon Larkin, Jay Podger, Yodelling Pete Smith, Angela Hayden, Lynette Guest The Durdins. $15 ($12 A.B.B.A. Members) Salvation Army Hall canteen available

1pm - A.B.B.A. HALL OF FAME FUNDRAISER
Host: Lorraine Pfitzner. Band (Rodney Walker, Peter : Simpson, Lynette Coad). Artists: Lorraine Pfitzner, Reg Poole, Lindsay and Gail Hammond, Rodney Walker, Peter Simpson, Dianne Lindsay, Ashley Cook, Sharon Smith, Graham Doubleday, Johnny Kaye. $15 ($12 A.B.B.A. Members) Donation.

5pm—9pm ABBA MEMBERS SHOWCASE
Host: Graeme Butterworth. Homestead Band: Trent Holder: Lead Guitar. Jim Hermel: Drums: Lynette: bass. Artists: Margaret Rackley, Cheryl Lethlean, Mary Dryden, Carmel Charlton, Alan Luscombe, Graham and Kay Butterworth, Brittany-Elise Johansen, Lex K, Ian Boyd, Slim Connor, Roy Rains, Dorrie Muller, Pat Brown, Hilton Boyle, Evan Platschinda, Trevor Tolton, Trent Holder, Magee and Brooks, Leon Argent, Mark Scofield, Kevin and Joyce Durdin. $2 pp Gold Coin Donation.

SATURDAY 23rd
2pm - ABBA AGM Balladeers Homestead.
Thank you for your support of Bush Ballad
Artists — A.B.B.A .
Air conditioning available.

BARRY K. and LIN CHANDLER
Oasis Hotel are Friday 15th at 1pm
Sunday 17th at 11am
THURSDAY 21ST JANUARY, 'COUNTRY MUSIC SPECTACULAR' THE CAPITOL THEATRE, FORUM MOVIE COMPLEX. 10AM _ 1PM. we LAUNCH OUR BRAND NEW CD. 'THE HIGHWAYS OF LIFE' tHEN WE HAVE THE WONDERFUL 'LAURA DOWNING' AS OUR GUEST ARTIST.THE LAST HOUR OF THE SHOW IS BARRY K'S ' SPECIAL'TRIBUTE TO 'JOHNNY CASH' THE MAN IN BLACK.BOOK AT THE CAPITOL THEATRE OR ON LINE www.capitoltheatre.com.Tickets $15 adult $5 children.
THURSDAY 21ST 1PM _ 4PM. 'TRIBUTE TO SLIM, BAZZA & STAN' BUSH BALLADEERS HOMESTEAD, VARIOUS ARTISTS.

YODELLING PETE SMITH
Friday 15th Oasis Hotel 5.00pm
Saturday 16th Album Launch LBS 10.00am – 12.00pm
Sunday 17th Moonbi LBS Open Day 10.00 am
Monday 18th ABBA Homestead Hillbilly Show 9.00am
Thursday 21st Frog and Toad “The Showman and The Lady” 3.00pm – 6.00pm
Friday 22nd Yodelling Spectacular ABBA Homestead 9.00am
Friday 22nd Frog and Toad Roundup
Saturday 23rd Cavalcade
Saturday 23rd Hillbilly Heaven Show LBS Auditorium 7.00pm
Yodelling Pete Smith, Lana Ross, Ashley Cook, Phil Manning, Greg Bain, Judy Stevens, Lynne Bennett and Buddy Thomson, Lex K & Natalie Foley
Sunday 24th Festival Roundup with Daryl Kirkup

LANA ROSS
Saturday 16th Pete Smith Album Launch LBS 10.00am – 12.00pm
Sunday 17th Moonbi LBS Open Day 10.00 am
Tuesday 18th Ladies Of Country ABBA Homestead 9.00am
Thursday 21st LBS Morning Tea 10.00 am
Thurday 21st Frog and Toad The Showman and The Lady 3.00pm – 6.00pm
Friday 22nd Frog and Toad Roundup
Saturday 23rd Cavalcade
Saturday 23rd Hillbilly Heaven Show LBS Studios 7.00pm
Featuring
Yodelling Pete Smith, Lana Ross, Phil Manning, Ashley Cook, Greg Bain, Judy Stevens, Lynne Bennett and Buddy Thomson, Lex K & Natalie Foley
Sunday 24th Festival Roundup With Daryl Kirkup Lbs Auditorium


CHRIS & THE GREY
Bush Poetry Ballads & Yarns Shows
Kootingal Bowls Club Tuesday 19th January 7.30 a.m.
Kootingal Bowls Club Saturday 23rd January 7.30 a.m.
OutsideTarget Friday 15th -Saturday 23rdz


JEFF BROWN GIG GUIDE 2010
JANUARY 2010
Friday 15th Tenterfield Golf Club
Tamworth Country Music Festival – See Official Guide
Tuesday 19th Frog and Toad Function Centre with Dean Perrett 10am
Wednesday 20th Frog and Toad Function Centre 3pm
Friday 22nd Frog and Toad Function Centre 3pm
Thursday 28th Cooma RSL Club
Friday 29th Wolumla Hall near Bega
Saturday 30th The Orbost Club Orbost
Sunday 31st Bairnsdale RSL Club
FEBRUARY 2010
Thursday 4th Dunalley Public Hall Tasmania
Friday 5th Huonville Bowls Club Tasmania
Saturday 6th Lindisfarne Citizens Activity Centre Tasmania
Sunday 7th Bruny Island Cricket Club Tasmania
Thursday 11th Tamoshanta Golf Club Tasmania (TBC)
Friday 12th Warf Hotel Wynyard Tasmania
Saturday 13th Deloraine RSL Club Tasmania
Sunday 14th Launceston Aust/Italian Club Tasmania
Saturday 20th Primrose Sands CM Festival Tasmania
Sunday 21st Campbelltown Public Hall Tasmania
Friday 26th Poowong Public Hall
Saturday 27th Moe RSL Club
Sunday 28th Bunyip CM Festival
MARCH 2010
Thursday 4th City Memorial Bowling Club Warrnambool
Friday 5th City Bowls Club Colac
Saturday 6th TBA
Sunday 7th TBA
Thursday 11th Club Mulwala (Mulwala RSL)
Friday 12th TBA
Sunday 14th Goulburn Railway Bowling Club
Wednesday 17th Hexham Bowls Club
Friday 19th Gloucester RSL Club
Saturday 20th Kempsey RSL Club
Sunday 21st Wauchope Country Club
Thursday 25th TBA
Friday 26th Kyogle Bowls Club
Saturday 27th Warwick RSL Club
Sunday 28th Marburg Show Hall (TBC)

ERNIE CONSTANCE
18 – 22 January 2010 Tamworth Festival – times and venues to be confirmed
FEBRUARY
6 – 7 February 2010 Bungendore Country Muster
13 February 2010 Cathcart Variety Show, Cathcart Hall
APRIL
23 – 25 April 2010 Boondooma, QLD
MAY
23 May 2010 Cessnock Country Music Festival


ASHLEY COOK
November 2009
On Tour with Lindsay Butler Shaza Leigh
12th ~ Dalby - Oasis Hotel Auditorium
13th ~ Eidsvold – Munjuroom Hall
14th ~ Rockhampton – Bauhinia House
15th ~ Bundaberg - St Burnett Bowls Club
December 2009
On Tour with Lindsay Butler and Shaza Leigh.
4th ~ Tenterfield - Bowling Club
5th ~ Warwick - RSL Club
8th ~ Casino - Golf Club
9th ~ Hexham – Bowling Club
11th ~ Goulburn – Workers Club
12th ~ Kurri – WorkersClub
13th ~ Tamworth – Butlers Auditorium

January 2010
16th ~ 12.00-1.00pm Oasis Hotel Motel
16th ~ 2.00pm – 5.00pm Buddy Williams Tribute Show – Bush Balladeer Homestead
17th ~ 10.00am Open Day LBS Studios Moonbi
18th ~ 12.00-2.00pm “Cookies Cook Up” Outside Butlers Auditorium
19th ~ 10.00am Morning Tea Butlers Auditoruim
19th ~ 12.00-2.00pm “Cookies Cook Up” Outside Butlers Auditorium
19th ~ 3.00-4.00pm Oasis Hotel Motel
19th ~ 7.00pm ACMF Salute For The Pioneers - Butlers Auditorium
20th ~ 10.00am Morning Tea Butlers Auditorium
20th ~ 12.00-2.00pm “Cookies Cook Up” Outside Butlers Auditorium
20th ~ 7.00am Marge Graham Farrar’s College
21st ~ 10.00am Morning Tea Butlers Auditorium
21st ~ 12.00-2.00pm “Cookies Cook Up” Outside Butlers Auditorium
21st ~ 3.oopm Slim, Bazza, Coster Showcase Bush Balladeer Homestead
22nd ~ 12.00-2.00pm “Cookies Cook Up” Outside Butlers Auditorium
22nd ~ 2.00pm A.B.B.A. Hall Of Fame Fundraiser - Host Lorraine Pfitzner - Bush Balladeer Homestead
23rd ~ 7.00pm Hill Billy Heaven Show – Butlers Auditorium
24th ~ 10.00am Festival Round-up (Live Radio Cross)

CARMEL CHARLTON
Gigs in Tamworth
St Nicholas Catholic Church Cnr White & Marius St for 5.30pm mass on 17th and 24th January. Gospels and originals with vocals/guitar/keyboards. Check for performance times of other shows at www.tamworthcountrymusic.com.au Gig Guide

IAN "Bidge" BOYD
JANUARY
16th. Wagga Commercial Club. (RSL) 7.30pm.
18th. Oasis Hotel,Tamworth. 10am.
18th. LBS Studios, Craig Giles Crooners. 2-5pm
22nd. Oasis Hotel Tamworth.2pm
22nd. ABBA Members, Homestead, Tamworth. 5-9pm.
23rd LBS.Craig Giles & Friends. 2-5pm.

REG POOLE
Tamworth Dates 2010
Fri 15 City Bowls ClubGunbarrel Highwaymen Show --3pm & 8.30 pm
Sat 16 - South Tam Bowlowith Owen Blundell-10 am
Sat 16- City Bowls Club - Gunbarrel Highwaymen Show -3pm & 8.30 pm
Sun 17- City Bowls Club- Tribute Show-3 pm & 8.30 pm
Mon 18 - South Tam Bowlo - with Owen Blundell-10 am
Mon 18 - City Bowls Club - Gunbarrel Highwaymen Show - 3 pm
Mon 18 - Frog & Toad - Bush Ballads with Jammo & crew - 8 pm
Tues 19 - City Plaza - 1 pm
Wed 20 -South Tam Bowlo - with Owen Blundell - 10 am
Thur 21 - City Plaza - 12 noon
Thur 21 - Farrer College - 8pm
Fri 22 - South Tam Bowlo - with Owen Blundell - 10 am
Fri 22 - ABBA Homestead - 1 pm
Fri 22 - Frog & Toad Bush Ballad All Star night - 8pm
Sat 23 -City Bowls Club -Gunbarrel Highwaymen Show - 8.30 pm

DIANNE LINDSAY
NOVEMBER
Nov 22 Blacktown RSL
DECEMBER
Dec 5 Melbourne - private function
JANUARY
Jan 16 2pm Pioneering Ladies, Town Hall
16 7pm MEMORIES TRAIL SHOW, Balladeers Homestead
17 LBS Moonbi
18 2pm ACMF Museum. Tour host
18 7pm Farrer College
19 9am Ladies of Country. Balladeers Homestead
19 4pm Oasis Hotel
20 1pm ABBA Showcase
20 3.30pm City Bowling Club
20 8.30pm City Bowling Club
21 10am Frog n Toad
21 2pm Capital Theatre
22 1pm Balladeers Homestead
22 2pm ACMF Museum. Tour host
22 8PM Frog n Toad
FEBRUARY
Goulburn Railway Club
Bungendore Country Music Muster

MELISSA BAJRIC
Saturday 16th January Barrabara Services & Recreation Club at 8.00pm
Sunday 17th January Graham Rodger Show at Tamworth Community Centre from
10.00am
Sunday 17th January LBS Open Day at Moonbi Studio from 1.30pm
Sunday 17th January Oasis Hotel at 5.00pm
Monday 18th January Oasis Hotel at 2.00pm
Tuesday 19th January Ladies Of Country at Balladeers Homestead at 9.00am
Wednesday 20th January LBS Morning Tea at Butlers Auditorium from 10.00am
Thursday 21st January Drover Music 10th Anniversary Show at Butlers
Auditorium from 2.00pm
Thursday 21st January Buttercup Open House at Tamworth Town Hall from 7.30pm
Saturday 23rd January Toyota Country Music Cavalcade from 9.00am
Saturday 23rd January Oasis Hotel at 4.00pm


CHAD MORGAN & GORDON LARKIN
January
Friday 15th—8.30pm longyard
Monday 18th—8.30pm Longyard
Tuesday 19th—7pm Butlers ACMF
Thursday 21st –8.30pm Longyard
(Daily 12-1.30pm Friday 15th—Sat 23rd Shopping World)

GORDON LARKIN
Friday 22nd –9am—Yodelling Specatular- Balladeers Homestead

COAD CONCERT
January
Tuesday 19th 1pm– Coad Country Concert , featuring Big Mal, Phil and Chris, Margaret, Peter, Virginia, Lynette Coad, plus guests—Jim Hermel &Keith Pfitzner. $15 ($10 A.B.B.A. members) Tickets also available from Tamworth Tourist Centre www.tcmf.com.au

LBS VENUES
L.B.S Open Day
Lindsay Butler Studios
The Moonbi Complex

(New England Gully Rd) Sunday 17th
January 10am—2pm.
Backing by Lindsay Butler and The Butler Showband.
Artists:
Brian Letton, Tom Maxwell, Ashley Cook, Greg Bain, Dale Duncan, Bob Easter, Peter Salata, Les Lawson, Trevor Adamson, Greg Williams and yodelling Pete Smith, Shaza Leigh, Lynette Guest, Lana Ross, Dianne Lindsay, Melissa Bajric, Rachel Jillett, Chic Taylor, Lindsay Waddington, Peter Simpson, Barry Benning, bush poet Manfred Vijars. Three album launches - Judy Stevens ‘At Last’, Peg Gilchrist ‘Queen of Country Piano’ and Lindsay Butlers ‘Another Side’.
$15 per ticket, bring your chair. Full catering provided by The Kootingal Lions Club.

Butler’s Auditorium
336 Goonoo Goonoo Rd, TAMWORTH

Morning Shows - 10am
Saturday 16th – Pete Smith Album Launch - Special Guest: Lana Ross (with free finger food - $10)

Monday 18th – Tom Maxwell, Shaza Leigh & Lindsay Butler Special- with The Butler Showband - $15

Tuesday 19th – LBS Morning Tea- Lindsay Butler, Shaza Leigh & The Butler Band, Lynette Guest, Ashley Cook, Bob Easter, Rachel Jillett, Manfred Vijars, Greg Williams, Peg Gilchrist, Wall of Honour Inductee – Col Edmonds,
(with Studio Tour & free tea/coffee - $15)

Wednesday 20th – LBS Morning Tea, Lindsay Butler, Shaza Leigh & The Butler Band, Greg Bain, Lindsay Waddington, Melissa Bajric, Les Lawson, Trevor Adams, Manfred Vijars, Wall of Honour Inductee – Deniese Morrison,
(with Studio Tour & free tea/coffee - $15)

Thursday 21st – LBS Morning Tea, Lindsay Butler, Shaza Leigh & The Butler Band, Lana Ross, Pete Smith, Dale Duncan, Barry Benning, Chic Taylor, Manfred Vijars, Greg Williams, Wall of Honour Inductee – Craig Giles,
(with Studio Tour & free tea/coffee - $15)

Friday 22nd – Waddo’s Brekky Bash (8am), Lindsay Waddington, Neil Buttsworth, Ken ‘Chainsaw’ Lindsay, Col Edmonds, (with Studio Tour & free breakfast - $15)

Sunday 24th – Festival Round-Up, Over 20 recording artists say farewell to Tamworth, Via CMR Nashville on Darryl Kirkup’,
(with free finger foods - $15)

Afternoon Shows - 2pm
Monday 18th – Country Crooners, Craig Giles, Peter Pratt, Ian B Mcleod, Ian (Bidge) Boyd, The Goodtime Band - $15

Tuesday 19th – Williams Family Show. Warren H Williams - $15

Wednesday 20th – Yodelling Greats- Ian B McLeod (sings Slim Whitman), Angela Hayden, Laura Downing, Wild Dove - $15

Thursday 21st – Drover Ent. 10th Anniversary Show, Norma O’Hara Murphy, Bob Easter, Graham Rodger, Melissa Bajric - $30

Friday 22nd – Brian Letton Album Launch Concert, Lindsay Butler, Shaza Leigh, & The Butler Showband - $15

Saturday 23rd – Craig Giles & Friends, The Texettes, Kinta, Peter Pratt, Ian Boyd, Ian B Mcleod, Cheryl Lethlean, Jordan Garner, Bec Hance, The Hoffmans, Megan Cooper, The Goodtime Band & others - $15

Evening Shows - 7pm
Monday 18th – Remembering The Legends- Craig Giles (Johnny Cash), Peter Pratt (Marty Robins), Kinta (Patsy Cline), Alan Kash (Don Williams) - $15

Tuesday 19th – ACMF Salute To Our Pioneers- The legendary Chad Morgan, Bob Easter (Slim Dusty), Gordon Larkin (Tex Morton), Ashley Cook (Buddy Williams), Virginia Coad (Shirley Thoms), Matt Manning (Barry Thornton) - $15

Thursday 21st – Gold Medallion Awards - Presentation of the Qld & NSW, State Awards judged by media, (see your favourite artists receive Their awards & mingle after with The artists & media - $10)

Friday 22nd – Craig’s Rockabilly Show Craig Giles, The Stepback Band, Ian B Mcleod, Kristal Collins - $15

Saturday 23rd – Hillbilly Heaven Show- Pete Smith, Lana Ross, Lex K, Ashley Cook, Judy Stevens, Greg Bain, Natalie Foley, Buddy Thomson & Lyn Bennett - $10

Show tickets for LBS auditorium shows available from:
LBS Distribution Office
(07) 5562 1292

The Frog and Toad Function Centre situated on Goonoo Goonoo Road, Tamworth is the place to be during the 2010 Tamworth Country Music Festival. There will be 5 days packed full of entertainment on offer with a wide variety of showcases being presented to meet the musical tastes of anyone who likes their music “Country”. Check out what’s on offer below.

Where Country Began – Monday 18th January – 10am
If you are a fan of the great old time country music and the artists that crafted the classics and famous country sounds we all love, then this is a show you should not miss. Some great Aussie artists sing for you their favourite songs by artists such as The Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, Tex Morton, Hank Williams, Buddy Williams, Gene Autry and many more. Featuring Bill Chambers, Jeff Brown, Sandra Humphries, Dean Perrett, The Coad Sisters & Jim Hermel, Peter Pratt and Sarah McMonagle. This is a show of real old time country. Tickets $15 for adults, available at the door or from Tourism Tamworth on phone 02/ 6767 5300 or online at www.visittamworth.com.

Laugh & Sing with Laura Downing – Monday 18th January – 3pm
After just completing her 6th Album, Laura Downing will be performing at the Frog and Toad venue for one show only on the 18th of January. “How Blue" will be on sale throughout the festival along with 2 DVD's of side-splitting comedy, singing and yodelling. This multi award winning entertainer will sing and yodel to you from 3pm to 6pm along with a few good yarns. Tickets $15 for adults, available at the door.

Bush Ballads Australia – Monday 18th January – 8pm
Bush Ballads Australia presents Keith Jamieson, Alisha Smith and Caitlyn Jane together with some great country music friends, including Reg Poole, OAM and around Australia touring partner of Keith and Alisha, also featuring Sharon Smith, 2009 Balladeer Star Quest winner and Bec Hance, 2009 Finalist Balladeer Star Quest. Also appearing will be Ginger and Francis Cox, the Kimberly Pickers and mates of Keith and Alisha and Jay Messenger, a young man making a name for himself with the bush ballad style Guitar picking. Three hours of family Entertainment. Tickets $15 for adults, available at the door.

Two Old Mates Show – Tuesday 19th January – 10am
An established show that people look forward to at the Frog & Toad each year is when good mates Dean Perrett & Jeff Brown get together for their Two Old Mates Show. A show with Dean & Jeff performing the great songs you know them for, then getting together on stage to sing some of their favourite numbers that they enjoy singing together. This show is always a highlight for fans of traditional country music. Talented guitarist Ricky Shipp will also be there to add his magical touch too their songs. Tickets $15 for adults, available at the door or from Tourism Tamworth on phone 02/ 6767 5300 or online at www.visittamworth.com.

Anita Ree & Friends – Tuesday 19th January - 3pm
The Anita Ree Show at the Frog and Toad will feature very special guests including Golden Guitar winner Rex Dallas along with Matt Manning, Dan Manning and Sheree Innes. This show will also be the official launch of the new DVD from Anita!! We will also be featuring ‘The Kids of Aussie Country’. All Children are welcome to come and join in the singing and entry for children is free. It promises to be a great day and we hope you will all come and join us for an afternoon of Australian Country. Tickets $15 for adults. Available at the door.

Owen Blundell Show with Special Guests – Tuesday 19th January – 8pm and also Thursday 21st January – 8pm
Owen Blundell presents two of his own shows at the Tamworth Festival featuring Frankie J Spencer and Special Guests. Owen is a very versatile country music performer having traveled much of the Australian countryside during his long career. He has been a Golden Guitar finalist six times, not yet cracking that magic combination. Be sure not to miss his two shows at the Frog & Toad which are bound to be something special. Tickets $15 for adults. Available at the door.

Two Aussie Legends – Wednesday 20th January - 10am
Ted Egan & Norma O’Hara Murphy present a smorgasbord of wonderful Australian songs, stories as only they can tell. These two outstanding songwriters will take you on a journey you will never forget, from the red dust of the Alice, and the powerful songs of pearl diving, to the rodeo arena’s and the riverboats, and beyond. Strangely enough both Norma & Ted have been off the scene for several years. Both for very different reasons, but both are back, with new albums in the pipeline. And make no mistake this will be an unforgettable concert. BOOK EARLY! Tickets $20 for adults, available at the door or from Tourism Tamworth on phone 02/ 6767 5300 or online at www.visittamworth.com.

Jeff Brown Show featuring Ricky Shipp – Wednesday 20th January at 3pm and also Friday 22nd January at 3pm
Golden Guitar winner Jeff Brown will bring to Tamworth his well established touring show including talented guitarist Ricky Shipp and on bass guitar Jim Strohfeld. Performing two of his own concerts at the Frog and Toad during the Tamworth Festival, Jeff will deliver your favourite Bush Ballads, trucking songs and songs about life on the land. Tickets $15 for adults. Available at the door.

Michelle Little Does Cow Jazz – Wednesday 20th January – 8pm
Michelle Little presents “A vocally driven blend of rootsy country blues, western swing and rockabilly.” Following her success with her stage show “Michelle Little Sings the Songs of Patsy Cline” at the 2009 Tamworth Festival, Michelle Little returns with a show that will once again showcase her great talent. Michelle will sing some great old familiar songs and will showcase some new material with her great band. If you liked her Patsy Cline show, then you’ll love this! Visit www.michellelittle.com.au. Tickets $18 for adults, available at the door or from Tourism Tamworth on phone 02/ 6767 5300 or online at www.visittamworth.com.

Bush Ballads Australia – Thursday 21st January – 10am
Bush Ballads Australia presents Dianne Lindsay and Peter Simpson, Dinki Di in everyway and an easy listening Duo, along with Keith Jamieson and Alisha Smith, with a fair dinkum ballad sound. Supported by Sharon Smith, Balladeer Star Quest winner in 2009 and Bec Hance, 2009 Finalist of the Balladeer Star Quest. Special guest will be Cousin Dipstick arriving by Camel from Oodnadatta. A show full of great songs, instrumentals and comedy and plenty of requests with your old favorites. Family Entertainment at it’s best. Tickets $15 for adults available at the door.

The Showman & The Lady Variety Show – Thursday 21st January – 3pm
The Showman and The Lady Country Music Show featuring Yodelling Pete Smith and Lana Ross. This Old Time Country Show includes Bush Ballads, Whip Cracking, Comedy, Yodelling, Bird Whistling, Original Compositions, Gospel and Evergreen Favorites of Country Music. Come along and join Pete and Lana and Special Guests with this not to be missed classic show. Tickets $15 for adults available at the door.

The Story Tellers Show – Friday 22nd January – 10am
Dean Perrett and Peter Pratt bring country music lovers a show with a difference. Dean with his Bush Ballad style of storytelling, and Peter with his unique blend of western ballads and crooning which he has blended into his own song writing. Of recent years Dean and Peter have taken their show on the road in a successful touring format and the show has proved to be one of the most successful touring country music shows in Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Tickets $15 for adults, available at the door or from Tourism Tamworth on phone 02/ 6767 5300 or online at www.visittamworth.com.

Frog & Toad Spectacular – Friday 22nd January – 8pm
As the Frog & Toad entertainment for the Tamworth Festival is drawing to a close we have put together a variety concert which is sure to have something to cater for everybody’s musical tastes in country music. Featuring seasoned Bush Balladeers Dean Perrett, Jeff Brown and Keith Jamieson, Australiana performers Reg Poole, Anita Ree and Bec Hance, Country duos Pete Smith & Lana Ross, Dianne Lindsay & Peter Simpson, guitarists Alisha Smith and Ricky Shipp and country performer Michelle Little plus much more. Tickets $15 for adults, available at the door.

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