News and Updates
August 2008
We had an excellent crowd at our Winter Party on the 27th of July. The photo above was taken by Ben Goh (whistle). The music sounded great and many people enjoyed staying on for the Sunday $10 steak meal. It was a cold damp winter day outside, but it was really nice to spend the afternoon playing music with friends in a warm pub.
There is not a lot going on in terms of festivals or music events in August. Below I have included information about the Fancy Yourself Fiddling Winter Concert on Saturday 16 August. I also received an email from Don King (accordion player) that his Colectables and music shop located in Kilarney, Victoria is now on line. I have shared this information with you.
Sou'west Collectables and Music started by Don and
Jean King in 2003. They sell a wide range of collectables and musical instruments (both new and used) as well as accessories. Don is a well known accordion player. They also offer a search service if you are looking for a particular instrument or item. Their shop is located on 1164 Princes Hwy, Killarney, Victoria, Australia 3283 which is very close to Koroit, the home of the Lake School. To contact them phone/fax +61 3 5568 7404 or check out their website: http://www.souwestcollectablesandmusic.com.au/
Beginner Session tune list
We have created a list of 25 tunes that we play on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month for the beginner session. Click here to get a list of the tunes.
Flanagan's Mob Tune Set List
To get the most up-to-date Flanagan's Mob tune set list which we use for our performances click here or download a copy by clicking on one of these formats PDF or MSWord.
Celtic Music Events
Celtaclysmic at the Ringwood Folk, 12 August 2008, Tuesday. Admission $10, Spot Act Performers $5, children accompanied by adult no charge. Spot Acts from 8:00 pm sharp. Session from 10:10 pm. East Ringwood Community Hall (Red Cross), Knaith Road (Melway 50, B8). For additional information go to their website: http://users.bigpond.net.au/vfmc/GuestNight.htm
Fancy Yourself Fiddling Winter Concert. 16 August 2008 Brunswick Town Hall; 7:30 pm A great night of fiddle music featuring Sean Kenan's student Fiddle Orchestra and at 9:00 pm Sean Kenan and Graeme Newell. Tickets $15/$10. 233 Sydney Rd, Brunswick, Melbourne. For more information call 9380 5643 or 0419 210 043. For more information click on poster. Also look at www.seankenan.com
2009 Lake School Dates: Sunday 4 January to Friday 9 January
To down load the 2009 Lake School flyer click here
For more information about the next Lake School check out their website: www.bushwahzee.com
August 2008 Sessions
Fr Flanagan's Pub, Tuesday, 7:30 - 11:00 pm
Slow: August 5
Intermediate: August 12
Slow: August 19
Intermediate: August 26
Tunes for August 2008 is Martina's Polka 3 (Vol.1, pg32)
Tune for July 2008 is Martina's Polka 2 (KH Vol. 1, pg 32)
Tune for June 2008 was Martina's Polka 1 (KH Vol. 1, pg 32)
Click on the tune names to hear them played slowly.
For additional information about Celtic music events in the greater Melbourne area check out the Blarney Bulletin. If you would like to get on the Blarney Bulletin mailing list send Kevin McCarthy an email (macca@blarneybulletin.com). If you are a fiddler you definitely should check out Sean Kenan's website which is chock full of fiddle news and events. He also maintains an updated list of all types of music sessions in Victoria.