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JULY BALLADEERS BULLETIN DEADLINE - 12TH JUNE!!!
Please forward material to either info@bushballadeers.com.au or to The Balladeers Bulletin, PO Box 7, Bundanoon 2578 NSW. earliest prior deadline. Thankyou.

The Bouldy Bush Ballad Bash Success!
2009 23/24 may
Keith Jamieson and Alisha Smith we're excited about the great response to the Bouldy Bush Ballad Bash,this is the first time the event has been held and will become an annual event, Keith and Alisha would like to thank the Bouldercome Progress Association Committee, Caretakers, also all the Walkup artists and Poets that supported the event, also Tony and Carmel Newton from Tanby Sea foods Kepell Brand, Ted Thompson,Allan Luscombe, John and Margaret Staunton also Jim and Marion and Rod and Doreen Crome Artists Reg Poole, Jeff Brown,
Gary Fogarty, Bec Hance,Daly Stephenson,Slim Jones,Col Black, Nell Carter, Nedd Dodd and Sharon Heaslip, But most of all the local people and the people that travelled hundreds of kilometers to support our show, a big thank you to all the radio and print media. The Bouldy Bush Ballad Bash will be held 21, 22 and 23rd May 2010 .

THE GIDGEE COAL BUSH BALLAD AWARDS
Pittsworth Town Hall November 21st/22nd 2009
Guest Artists, Trevor Day, Jeff Brown, Ricky Shipp, Alisha Smith, Allan Luscombe, Ted Thompson, Keith Jamieson, Dean Perrett, Gary Fogarty
Open To All Australian Independent Bush Ballad Artists and Writers
With 500 copies or more released for sale between 31st August 2007 & 31st August 2009.
Walkup Artists at showgrounds prior to awards. Camping at showgrounds available.
Bookings for camping with John and Margaret Staunton phone 0427091644 home 0746951162
Accommodation also at Pittsworth Motels and Hotels Bush Poets Breakfast at Tatts Hotel with Gary Fogarty And Friends. Info Ph 0749340950 Or 0427731088
more information bl27406@bigpond.net.au
ENTRY CLOSES 15th October 2009 Get your nominations in early . to Gidgee Coal Awards, 52586 Burnett hwy Bouldercombe, 4702 Q
Download GIDGEE COAL BUSH BALLAD AWARDS ENTRY FORM (PDF)

The Australian Bush Balladeers Association.
Shirley Thoms Bronze Bust Show "BALLADS FROM THE BUSH" - TAMWORTH.
Saturday 18th July to commence at 2pm. At the family Hotel, Brisbane Street, Tamworth. Artists donating their talents are Amos Morris, Dianne Lindsay, Peter Pratt, Anita Ree, Peter Simpson, Lynette Guest, Yodelling Pete Smith, Lana Ross, Graeme Doubleday & Rodney Walker, Special Guest — 2009 A.B.B.A. Star Quest winner Sharon Smith, Compere: Lorraine Pfitzner. $10 Entry Donation. Enquiries; Lorraine Pfitzner (02) 6766 4236 or email Lorraine


BUSH BALLADEERS AT CAMERATA
Upcoming balladeers Trevor Tolton and Trent Holder will both be heading to the Tamworth Camerata in July.
Trevor Tolton from Rosewood QLD was a Grand Finalist in the A.B.B.A. Bush Balladeer Star Quest 2009 and is the recipient of the A.B.B.A. Scholarship to attend the Tamworth Camerata. Trent Holder from Emerald Beach, North NSW has been performing around Tamworth festival with his Dad for a few years now and is being privately sponsored to attend the Camerata. The main concert will be held on Thursday the 16th July at the Leagues Club, Tamworth. We wish them both a terrific Camerata experience.

BUSH BALLADS ON TOUR
Keith Jamieson, Alisha Smith, Jeff Brown, and Reg Poole, will be holding a show at Pittsworth Town Hall 6th of June, and a show at Tannymore (near Yangan) with Reg Poole and Ted Thompson.
Keith, Alisha and Caitlyn will be joining up with WA duo Terry and Jenny Bennetts for a tour beginning at Nhill in Victoria early June, Murrayville to Pt Pirie, Moonta, Jamestown, Hindmarsh Valley Hall, Millicent, Warrnambool, Moe, and Bairnsdale. They will be at Goulburn Railway Bowls Club, 4th July, 8pm; Hexam Bowls 5th July, 7pm; RSL Club Wauchope, 8th July at 8pm. Check for further shows, via www.bushballadeers.com.au/jamieson.htm

BILL BEDFORD RELEASES CD
Bill Bedford’s Country Roundup band toured SA and interstate for many years, and Bill has just released an 18 track album “She Must Have Been An Angel” in memory of his late daughter Kylie. The bed tracks by Kylie and Bill were recorded some years before Kylie’s death in December 2001 and cover a wide range of country standards. Recently Bill gave the bed tracks to Stuie French who added new music and helped shape this excellent production. Bill presents top quality vocals, whilst Kylie, who passed away before she received the recognition due, can easily take her place amongst the best female country music vocalists Australia has produced. Contact Bill: (08) 884 23750

BUSH BALLAD VENUES A SUCCESS
The Urban Festival at Caboolture saw excellent crowds for the bush ballad concerts in the afternoon and Bush Poet Breakfasts held at Stanmore Hall on the Historical Village Grounds.

Pics from Caboolture: Peter Coad, Matt Manning, Sharon Smith, Lynette and Virginia Coad, Jim Hermel, and Trevor Tolton.

pic centre Trevor Tolton, Peter Coad, and Johnny Greenwood. Pic right: Trovor Tolton and Graham Rodger

BOONDOOMA SUCCESS
The Boondooma Heritage Muster had over 520 caravans in the van park and with day visitors made Boondooma a massive success.

GREAT TIME AT KATHERINE
The Katherine Country Muster on the 2nd and 3rd of May was very successful with bush balladeers taking out several awards.

COAD SHOW ON THE ROAD
In July Peter Coad and the Coad Sisters will be touring many areas of Queensland from Springwood to Rockhampton. They will be joined on the road by Margaret Coad on old time piano and South Australia’s Hands Of Fame Jan 2009 recipient Jim Hermel. For more details on their tour dates check out www.bushballadeers.com.au/coad.htm or the A.B.B.A. gig guide.






KATHERINE COUNTRY MUSIC MUSTER 2009.
NT. SONGWRITING FINALISTS TOP FIVE AND WINNERS AWARDS SECTION

WINNERS IN BOLD *

BUSH BALLAD
A GREAT FRIEND - CHARLEY& SANDY BOYTER
TANAMI - - DEAN PERRETT
WHERE HS MY AUSTRALIA GONE --TERRY& JENNY BENNETTS
BUDDY & GRACE -- BEN JACOBS/SHAZA LEIGH/ASHLEY COOK
*AKUBRAS IN THE SNOW -- -- PETER SIMPSON

CONTEMPORARY
CHARLEY GUITAR --DEAN PERRETT
REVENUE DODGER-----PETE SMITH
WHAT YOU LEARN OUT HERE--DAVID DEVILLE- VIRGIN/NATHAN WARWICK.
THE SPIRIT OF HERMANNSBURG ---MERILYN STEELE.
*THE LONG HAUL- -ERNIE CONSTANCE/JEFF BROWN

COMEDY /NOVELTY
THE DEVIL'S NEW GIRL FRIEND --DAVID DEVILLE -VIRGIN
MY DOG LOVES YOU TOO--TERRY BENNETTS
EDWARD BEAR- -TERRY BRADFORD
*DOGS LIKE FISHING TOO -ANITA REE
INFORMATION BLUES - MERILYN STEELE

NT SONGWRITING SECTION. TOP FIVE AND WINNERS marked in BOLD*

UNRELEASED PROFESSIONAL.
R IVERWOOD - DEBBIE BECKETT
RIVERS GONNA RISE TONIGHT---JEFF WOODWARD
*LAST TIME----YORIS WILSON
BEFORE THE RAINS- ----KATE OLIVER
ALONE IN A HIGHWAY BAR--LOLA BRINTON

AMATEUR
WILD COUNTRY----PATRICIA CRUZADO/DONNA COLLINS/CAROL RILEY
LET IT RAIN--- -TIFFNEY STROH-
SHEARERS LAST STAND----PATRICIA CRUZADO/ BARRY BATTEN
*YOURE THE ONE TO BLAME- ---TIFFNEY STROH
GROVER--(ONE OF US)--- PATRICIA CRUZADO /MARTY WHITTON

LYRICS ONLY
UP THE CREEK---MARGARET WATSON
THE SPIRIT OF HERMANNSBURG--MERILYN STEELE
THE BALLAD OF POOR YOUNG JED--- - LINDY LOU
HEARTBEAT OF AUSTRALIA- -PETER SIMPSON/DIANNE LINDSAY
*BEFORE THE RAINS ---KATE OLIVER

NT SONG OF THE YEAR
*THE LONG HAUL --------- ERNIE CONSTANCE/JEFF BROWN



MULWALA COUNTRY MUSIC SPECTACULAR
May 1st, 2nd and 3rd sees the Mulwala Country Music Spectacular, at the fabulous Club Mulwala featuring Brian Letton, Tom Maxwell, Graeme Hugo, Lynette Guest, Col Thomson, Neville Anderson, Shaza Leigh, Lindsay Butler, Lindsay Waddington and the Butlers Boys Band. Prior to this weekend will be a bowls event for people who like both bowls and country music.
There will also be a Country Cabaret artists appearing at the Club Mulwala Anzac Room Thursday 30th April, Friday 1st May and Saturday May 2nd. Artists appearing will be Hilton Boyle, John Anscombe, Peter Nolte, Dennis Bruce, Ollie Guyett and Ron Morgan.Contact Ron Morgan rjm8888@y7mail.com

ANNUAL TENT HILL TURNOUT FOR COSTER
Featuring Tracy Coster and various bush balladeers, the The Tent Hill Turnout concert is scheduled for Saturday 30th May, Ma Ma Creek Hall (via Gatton), QLD 8pm
Contact; tracycoster@bigpond.comfor Information Phone 02 49726266

LBS TOURING NEWS
The LBS team Lindsay Butler, Shaza Leigh will be touring to Mulwala Festival in May, continuing to Victor Harbour, and the Wagga Wagga Country Music Weekend. They will also be appearing at the Ayr Agricultral Show 24th of June. For more details re tours email shazaleigh@lbsmusic.com.auor see tour dates on www.lindsaybutler.com

A.B.B.A. 'Ballads From The Bush' Fundraiser. Proceeds to Shirley Thoms Bronze Bust 2009 - HAT'S OFF WEEKEND - Tamworth
For more details contact A.B.B.A. Secretary Lorraine Pfitzner lorraine@bushballadeers.com.au

A.B.B.A. VOL 11 Balladeers COMPILATION UNDERWAY!
The annual compilation CD is now underway. If you have a bush ballad style track you an submit it to the A.B.B.A Compilation Vol 11, PO Box 7, Bundanoon 2578 NSW. The compilation albums are circulated amongst radio for artist promotion and are also available to the included artist to sell at gigs. For more details please ring Peter Coad (A.B.B.A President) (02) 48 836 663 Mobile: 0428 480545 or go to www.bushballadeers.com.au/compilation.htm and download an application form.

Vale - RITA SCHNEIDER
Sad news with the passing of an Australian Country Music Roll of Renown member
RITA SCHNEIDER from the legendary duo the Schneider Sisters died on Saturday 28 March. She was 81.
For more information http://www.countrymusicbulletin.com.au
Funeral details are as follows
Thursday 2nd April, 1pm
Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic Church
389 Port Hacking Road South, Caringbah

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Hunter Valley Bush Ballad Club welcomes you...
G'day everyone,
The Hunter Valley Australian Traditional & Bush Ballad Club was formed 3 years ago to promote Australian Country Music in particular the Bush Ballads. Our patrons are Glenn Jones, and Trevor Day. the club has grown in strength each year, we meets the last Sunday of the month at Hexham Bowling Club starting at 1pm and finishing at 5pm, our aim is to promote Australian Country Music and encourage all ages to perform, there a couple of other roundups in our area but if you are older or sing Bush Ballads they won't let you perform. We meet in the form of a showcase featuring each of our members. singing 3 songs if time permits, some of our artists are Slim Newton, Bob Easter, Greg Bain, Noel Riley and John Sutherland. we have a house band and some Sundays we feature upto 17 artists. There is no charge to attend. Every three months we feature a Guest artist. all Australian songs and no backing tapes. We average 80 people every month. Our first showcase for the year was on Sunday the 24th of February. If anyone is passing through on the last Sunday of the month drop in and have a great afternoon of Country Music. Also if any artist is planning a tour and are passing Hexham if they could ring Ian on 0249826923 and we might be able to book you. We need at least 2 months notice. Australian songs only. you will find us a friendly lot and all are welcome.
Regards,
Ian Crombie (Public Relations)
crombii@iprimus.com.au

RADIO AIRPLAY in Warwick
Hello there, my name is Don Maher I am a presenter on community radio ,rainbow fm Warwick ,we are streaming worldwide on www.4sdb.com, I have been doing about 14 hours of country music every week, for the last 5 or 6 years. If any balladeers would like me to play some of your music, please send me some of your cds I would give them plenty of airplay. I promote shows here in Warwick. Hoping to do a lot more shows in the new year.For postal address or more details: Contact Don Maher.

Bungendore Stan coster Award winners announced!

MALE VOCAL
Winner ** Glenn Jones, Brewery Flat,
Tom Maxwell, That's What Bushmen Do,
Reg Poole, Jacaranda Blue

FEMALE VOCAL
Jenny Bennetts, Swagman’s Lament,
Lynette Guest, Diamantina Sunset,
Winner ** Anne Kirkpatrick, Took His Saddle Home

NEW TALENT
Bec Hance, The Outback Song,
Winner ** Rachel Richards, The Drover,
Daly Stephenson, Somewhere Along the Way

DUO, GROUP, INSTRUMENTAL
Charley Boyter and Lindsay Waddington, Didgeri Goor,
Winner ** Lindsay Butler, Call of Spring,
Glenn Jones and Reg Poole, Goin' Rodeoin'

ALBUM
Winner ** Glenn Jones, Jones sings Reg Poole,
Reg Poole, Aussie Balladeer,
Graham Rodger, The Fire Within Me

SONG WRITER
Winner ** Peter Denahy, Took His Saddle Home,
Graham Rodger, The Saddle Is His Home,
John O'dea, The Saddle

COMEDY
Bec Hance, Big Red Belly Black,
Winner ** Reg Poole, Ode to the Road,
Rachel Richards, Bundy Bear

Encouragement Award: Doug McIntyre

2009 Bush Balladeer Star Quest Winner - SHARON SMITH
From a field of four finalists, Sharon Smith gave a strong bush ballad performance to take out the Star Quest honour. Hailing from Oakey in Queensland, Sharon has been involved with bush ballad music for many years with much experience as a bass player for numerous artists and touring. The Star Quest award was presented to Sharon by Joy Mckean.
Congratulations Sharon!!!
www.bushballadeers.com.au/sharonsmith.htm

RADIO AIRPLAY in Warwick
Hello there, my name is Don Maher i am a presenter on community radio ,rainbow fm Warwick ,we are streaming worldwide on www.4sdb.com, I have been doing about 14 hours of country music every week, for the last 5 or 6 years. If any balladeers would like me to play some of your music, please send me some of your cds I would give them plenty of airplay. I promote shows here in Warwick. Hoping to do a lot more shows in the new year.For postal address or more details: Contact Don Maher.



A.B.B.A. The Balladeers Compilation album No. 10 OUT NOW!
"The Balladeers Vol. 10" is now available. For more purchase details you may go to www.bushballadeers.com.au/compilation.htm online via the Country Music Store, Brisbane. or email the A.B.B.A. info@bushballadeers.com.au

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