Port Fairy Folk Festival

Images 2012

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:49:10 +0000

We have had several festival photographers working very hard all weekend and between them have taken at least 15000 images and climbing. They are Ferne Millen, Peter van der Veer, Perry Cho, Trevor Hovenden, James Pevitt.

At this busy post festival zone of unbuilding and many things as well as recovery it takes a while to get things like images under control. We can add some samplers as they come.

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Ferne Millen: PFFF 2012 on Facebook

Guitar Sit-In 2012

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:01:49 +0000

Stage 3 2012

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:57:32 +0000

The Gathering

admin — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:11:26 +0000

Taliska and Myra McRae with Clan have joined forces to bring The Gathering to Port Fairy, a Scottish musical experience that will uplift and entertain. Taliska combines Colin MacLeod’s stunning fiddle playing with pipes, vocals, guitar, harp, piano accordion and cello. Myra McRae sings songs on matters of the heart, laced with lively Scottish and Shetland instrumental sets, accompanied by her band Clan. Taliska’s new CD Celtic Café and Myra McRae’s Cameo will both be launched at the Festival.

www.taliska.info/

www.youtube.com/user/myramcrae

The Gathering

Fri 8.00pm St Pats Hall CD Launch – Cameo

Sat 5.30pm Surf Club Celtic Fire Jam Session

Sat 9.00pm Surf Club CD Launch – “Celtic Cafe”

Sun 12.00pm School Hall Concert for The Clans

Sun 4.15pm Surf Club

Sun 5.30pm Surf Club Celtic Fire Jam Session

Radio Interviews Soon

admin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 02:04:14 +0000

Tune up to your favourite radio supporters of LIVE music, Roots FESTIVALS and community CULTURE!

Thu 1 Mar

4pm live song & interview

Acid Country, PBS FM, with Nigel Wearne & The Cast Iron Promises

Mon 5 Mar

7pm co-host & live song
ABC 774 Evenings with Mick Thomas

Tue 6 Mar

11:30am playing The Woohoo Revue and mentioning Port Fairy

Trans Europa Express, PBS FM (this was supposed to be an interview but they cancelled at last minute in favour of getting Woohoo in closer to their album launch…)

Thu 8 Mar

9:30am approx live phone interview

PBS What the Folk! W Madison Violet

3.15pm live song and interview

PBS Dave Heard Acid Country with The Pigs

Fri 9 Mar

7pm approx live song and interview

ABC 774 Evenings w Ami Williamson

Sat 10 Mar

8:1m live song and interview

Tim Thorpe, Vital Bits, RRR – w Lucie Thorne

Sun 11 Mar

11am approx 1 hour interview and Port Fairy artists tracklisting

Tropic Island Disks show – 3MBS, with Derek Guille

Dennis O’Keeffe

admin — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:00:48 +0000

Well known for his research into ‘Waltzing Matilda’, that now spans 20 years, Allen and Unwin is publishing Dennis’ major book to be launched on April 1 this year. This fascinating story from the 1890s forms a trilogy of culturally defining events as important as The Eureka Stockade and the legend of Ned Kelly. Dennis’s storytelling craft has evolved through continuous performances of Australian traditional songs and his uncanny ability to compose songs pertaining to the tradition.

www.waltzingmatilda.net.au

Sat	11.00 am	St Pats Hall	A True Blue Ned Kelly
Sat	2.00pm	Lecture Hall	Mates & Larrikins
Sun	11.00 am	St Pats Hall	In Favour of The Green
Sun	2.30pm	St Pats Hall	Secret History of Waltzing Matilda

Nick Charles

admin — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:53:16 +0000

In a critically acclaimed career of more than 25 years, Nick Charles has released a dozen albums and averages nearly 150 shows a year in Australia, New Zealand and the USA. His music encompasses an eclectic mix of blues, folk and early ragtime jazz. With his trademark dazzling fingerpicking on 6- and 12-string guitars, stinging slide and a lifetime’s stories and songs, it’s a show that sees him labelled by The Age as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues”.

www.charlesguitar.com

Gossling

admin — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:30:26 +0000

With a tender, sweet style, Gossling‚Äôs song writing is both distinctive and alluring. She mixes heart-felt lyrics with graceful and memorable melodies. With singles one Triple J’s staple playlist and supports with Lamb, Whitley, Oh Mercy, Lior, & Wild Beats to name a few, she is truly an artist to watch out for. .

www.gosslingmusic.com

Sun	4.00pm	Stage 2
Sun	10.00pm	Folk Circus On•Shore

Gibb Todd

admin — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:26:45 +0000

Relic of the so-called 60s revival, Gibb is widely experienced on stages throughout the world, has shared the billing with many stellar performers and is also a fabulous host and MC. Gibb enjoyed a successful tour opening for Steeleye Span across Australia in October 2009. Gibb will be showcasing his latest CD, Will You Come With Me Annie.

www.gibbtodd.com

Fri	8.00pm	St Pats Hall
Sat	2.00pm	Senior Citizens Club
Sat	8.00pm	St Pats Hall
Sun	8.00pm	St Pats Hall

Danny Spooner

admin — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:06:17 +0000

Born into a working-class family in the East End of London, Danny Spooner grew up with the traditions and folklore of a typical Cockney family. When Danny arrived in Australia in 1962, he realised that there was an audience ready and interested in the songs of his childhood and working life. Danny developed into one of the best singers of British folksongs in Australia. In 2011 he celebrated his 75th birthday and marked 50 years as part of the folk scene in Australia. Now that’s an achievement!

www.dannyspooner.com

Sat	12.00pm	School Hall	Chorus Songs
Sat	5.00pm	Wharf	Shanties
Sun	6.00pm	St Johns Church	Hymns at St Johns
Mon	11.00 am	St Pats Hall	The Great Folk Song Revival