Issue 6—A Monthly Magazine of RMCMC March 2017

Welcome to all our members and guests to the Redlands Modern Club. We trust you will have a great night, stirring up some great memories. REDLANDS MODERN COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB 1

ABOUT OUR CLUB EDITORS NOTE This month we again have The Redlands Modern Country some valuable contributions to Music Club is based in the city of our magazine from Dehlia and Redlands. Our clubhouse is located at the Pinklands Sports Reserve, Peter Cathcart. This is awe- Cleveland-Redland Bay Road some news and please if there Thornlands. Our members include are any more of you that want people from varied walks of life to contribute please send me a who have a common interest of Country Music; it's performance, note. promotion and enjoyment within A big congratulations to Row- the community at large. Our age ena for her second month groups range from babes in the cradle to at least 80 years of age writing the social roundup. and our particular interests cover Rowena you are a legend. the many and varied styles of If anyone has any ideas/requests about what goes country music. into our Magazine please let me know, as I am ABOUT OUR MUSIC open to suggestions. Anyone who has some funny, One of our main aims is to interesting, bizarre or anything relating to member provide opportunity for achievements in any field, please contact me on persons of all ages to par- 042 659 2984 or email me on ticipate in the practice and presentation of country [email protected]. music. This especially ap- Also be advised that although I make most of the plies if you are an aspiring decisions as far as content is concerned, it is al- musician or singer and ways (quite properly) the executive that make the wish to gain experience performing live on stage. final decisions. Initially you would be in front of a small audience Happy Reading—Michael Burdette but as you gain experience you can expand your hori- zon and even branch out into semi-professional work. A country music club is the ideal place to start to gain experience of this kind.

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CONTENTS

Club Officers & Club Membership Page 4,5

Club Reports Pages 6 to 10 Other Clubs, Bulletin & Answers—Pages 28 to 35 Club Photos Pages 12 to 13 Games Page 26 to 27

Dehlia’s Countrypedia 18—19

Performing Artists Page 14 to 15 Birthdays, Grub & Raffles Pages 16 to 17

CLUB INFORMATION BOARD

Meetings: Second Tuesday of the month 7:30 pm SHARP:

Practices: Every Wednesday & Friday evening’s starting at 7.30 pm Club Social: First Saturday of every month 5pm start (3pm setup) Pinklands Sports Reserve, Clubhouse 226 Cleveland-Redland Bay Road, Thornlands, 4165 Phone: (07) 3829 2759 (President – Kevin Brown) Postal P.O Box 663, Capalaba, Qld, 4157 Address: Website: www.redlandscountry.asn.au Email [email protected] Address: Facebook: www.facebook.com/RedlandsModernCountryMusicClub YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/RedlandsCMClub

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Officers of the Club

Position 2016 -2017

President Kevin Brown Vice President Peter Cathcart Secretary Barry Dwyer Treasurer Dehlia Brown Committee Person Allen McMonagle Committee Person Des Boughen Committee Person Bill Healey Assistant Treasurer Peter Cathcart Bar Manager Helen Barkey Building and Equipment Des Boughen Festival Coordinator Dawn Healy Entertainment Committee Allen McMonagle, Dennis Bubke Fire Warden Kevin Brown First Aid Coordinator Jan Howard Food Committee Coordinator Debbie Brand Membership Registrar Peter Cathcart Monthly Socials Door/Raffles Lorraine Bickford, Gwenda Quinn Socials Program Coordinator Dennis Bubke, Michael Burdette

Newsletter Editor Michael Burdette

Sound Production Committee Lex Klein

Stage Managers Dennis Bubke, Mike Farrell Web Coordinator Kiara Rodrigues Auditors Southern Cross Accounting Club Photographer Hans Braaksma Monthly Social Report Rowena Braaksma

Club Patron— Dell Moller

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Club Membership

We value your membership so please re- member that membership fees were due in May. Please contact Peter Cathcart if you wish to;

 Renew your club fees

 Change your membership details

 Join our wonderful club.

Please & remember memberships can be re- newed by bank transfer/direct debit into the club's Bendigo Bank account (BSB 633000; Account 145466967). Please use the reference field to help us identify the transac- tion e.g. KDBrownMship. Renewals can also be paid in cash to Peter Cathcart, or at the en- trance table at the monthly social or Friday night practice.

• Family Annual Membership $30.00

• Single Annual Membership (Adult over 18) $15.00

• Full Time Student Annual Membership $10.00

• Single Pensioner Annual Membership $10.00

• Couple Pensioner Annual Membership $20.00

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Presidents Report

G’day Recycling has been a topic of discussion at the club for little while now. Some time On behalf of everyone that ago it became evident that our green gen- has been using the clubhouse eral rubbish bins were overflowing after during this long, hot summer, each social while our yellow recycle bin I’d like to thank Bill Healey was hardly ever full. In an effort to correct and his son Ken for their efforts in this imbalance we now station mini- getting the clubhouse air conditioner recycle bins at a number of locations at back up and running. The unit stopped socials and there is a dedicated recycle operating before Christmas and, as is bin in the kitchen. Fantastic, now we’re usually the case, it couldn’t have hap- saving the planet; our general rubbish is pened at a worse time. The weather was down to a more manageable amount; and more uncomfortable than a gay Mexican everyone is happy right? Well not com- Muslim at a Donald Trump rally and as pletely. Apparently we all have varying Christmas approached we couldn’t get a opinions as to what does and doesn’t go contractor to even look at the unit until into the recycle bin. Now I don’t claim to the New Year. Thankfully, Bill offered to be the resident authority on recycling, take a look at the unit and, with Ken’s and I’m not about to prescribe a long list assistance and expertise, the clubhouse of what does and doesn’t belong in the air conditioner was back in action by late yellow bin or (heaven forbid) give advice January. To those members who had to on how to manage your bins at home. endure uncomfortable conditions in the However, in an effort to streamline the clubhouse during that time, I thank you process here at the club, we have decided for your patience and understanding. that the recycle bins are specifically for cans, bottles and cardboard used in pack- Over recent months you may have no- aging. No plastic plates, knives and forks; ticed my message has included an appeal no paper towels or plastic packaging; no for a volunteer to fill the role of Secre- leftover food scraps; and definitely no tary. I’m delighted to announce that Bar- plastic rubbish bags. I ask that you please ry Dwyer offered to take over the role take a second to consider this request and was appointed at the February when disposing of rubbish at the club. meeting. Barry was one of the members that answered our call for help with I’m sure you will join me in wishing Mau- painting the clubhouse interior in July rie Page a speedy recovery after undergo- last year. He and wife Trish have been ing quadruple bypass surgery just prior to very active at the club since joining in the February social. April 2016 and I look forward to working closely with Barry for the remainder of my term as President.

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Maurie will be out of action for some time Upcoming: and is another member of Jenny Jones’ band to go under the knife recently; the Next General Committee Meeting – th others being Michael Sheehan and Peter Tuesday 14 March at 7.30pm Ramsay; apparently it’s no easy gig being Food Committee Meeting – Tuesday part of Jenny’s band. While on that note, prior to each social at 7.00 pm the February social did start to resemble the walking wounded as Dennis Bubke Country Music Festival meeting – usual- and Bill Healey both took to the stage ly held at 8:00 pm (immediately follow- sporting bandages following hand opera- ing the Food Committee meeting) tions. It was great to see them both back performing so soon after their operations. Breast Cancer Fundraiser – April social

I take much pleasure in welcoming Robert RMCMC Country Music Festival – 19, 20 Byrnes; Kevin McMath; Ken, Lisa, Briana & & 21 May Ashlyn Dinsdale; and Michael Welge as a Remember: new members to the club this month. Club practice Wednesday and Friday The following new membership applica- evenings (7.30 pm) tions were tabled for consideration at the February meeting: John & Rhonda Black- RMCMC Country Music Program burn. (100.3BayFM) Every Thursday (6pm- 8pm) At the end of February we have 182 paid up members.

A reminder that we do distribute key com- Cheers munications through email channels so if you want to be added to the email distri- bution list send your email address to Club Secretary Barry Dwyer email address – [email protected] Kevin Brown (President)

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Social Roundup — February Al invited Barry to come to RMCMC which he did on a few occasions until life got in Here we are with another Social come the way of fun and we didn’t see the cou- and gone, it was again very hot but we ple again until he and Trish turned up on had 75 members and 75 visitors attend the only weekend for years that a Social which is a fantastic turnout for February. had been cancelled. Luckily enough that Hello to all RMCMC members and visi- was the weekend we were working on the tors old and new. And speaking of old clubhouse to refloor and repaint so we newbies and new oldies I met the very lassoed Barry, stapled a paintbrush to his lovely Del Whitby who was happy to get hand and refused to let him leave until all mic’d up with Ro. Del has come back the job was done. Happily enough after to visit the club after a protracted period such rough treatment Barry did decide to away. She and a group of friends and return on a Social night when he could family were very loyal supporters of our actually hear some of the Country music monthly Social for many years up until he had been hoping for and we’re very about six years ago when circumstances glad he and Trish continue to enjoy the changed and life took her in a different club. They worked tirelessly all night at direction. One of those directions was the February Social in the kitchen and on flying to England and cruising back to the BBQ as did many of our other wonder- Australia. That was music to my ears as I ful volunteers. It was the worst place to am a keen cruiser myself. (I hope you the be as the heat from the cookers was awful readers are recognizing the musical causing one of volunteers to need some quips, it’s hard work slipping them in time out to recover. Thank you all for do- there so naturally). Del is hoping to come ing such a great job of providing the BBQ more often now so if you see her stop menu we look forward to each month. If and have a chat. Welcome back Del. anyone would like to swell the ranks of our volunteers please see Debbie or Garth The other folks who have returned and Brand. Don’t be shy, Debbie would love to are taking a very active role in the club have enough volunteers to be able to give are Barry Dwyer and his wife Trish. Barry some of the stalwarts a couple of nights was looking to learn guitar many years off over the course of a year, and I can ago and he met Allen McMonagle soon guarantee you’ll have lots of laughs be- after he shifted into the bay area in hind the scenes! 2004. REDLANDS MODERN COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB 8

Bill Healey was our “trussed up left wing They were backed by Col on banjo and performer” Member Spotlight even slide, Peter on bass, and Michael on though he’d just been released from high drums. A troupe of line dancers got up security that morning and did look like he to dance to a couple of numbers includ- may have been a little uncomfortable ing Jan Howard’s adorable little 10 after his operation. He did a terrific job of month old granddaughter Monique. It his set which the audience clearly en- was a very enjoyable set, well done Ste- joyed. Well done Bill. ve and Karen.

I’m not sure what was going on but I saw Our guest artists were followed by Wild at least five people who had one or the Oats, The Bellebirds, Col McCann, Luke other hand or arm in a sling or brace on Williams, Jenny Jones and to finish up the night. Either there have been free the night we had Danny who woke us all breakdancing lessons out here in the Red- up with Elvis and some other bouncy lands or the RMCMC arm wrestling com- numbers. We first met Danny at our petition has gone horribly wrong. RMCMC Festival last year and he and his lovely partner are now regulars to the Our walkup performers at this Social were clubs at Socials and practice nights. It Dawn Healey, Noel Coplick, Rob Penny, was great to see so many audience Garth Brand, Gary Cox, Pat Sailor, John members staying until the end of the Donnelly, Robert Burns, Neil Campbell, night to hear all our performers and no Julie Ann Lynch, Brianna Dinsdale, Robyn one was disappointed that they had and Lex, Dennis Bubke, Jan Howard, Kevin missed cocoa and slippers at 10pm. I and Dehlia, Rowena and The Bluegrass think we were all happy to stay and lis- Boys before our Guest Artists for February ten to more. Thank you to all our per- the Duo “Willow Junction”. formers.

“Willow Junction” is the collaboration of Our excellent MC’s for the night were husband and wife team Steve and Karen Rosie, Julie-Ann, and Neil. Neil was ob- Wooton. They are long time members of served by this writer to have some mis- RMCMC and gave us a mix of their own chievous things to say about ukuleles. original songs, some covers of older Coun- He was encouraging very bad audience try standards with a few more recent folk behavior by asking you all to cheer if flavoured numbers thrown in and finally a Robyn Boult hit a bad chord. terrific Gospel medley REDLANDS MODERN COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB 9

Social Roundup — Continued There are only vague references to the ear- ly history of Irish dancing, but there is evi- I’d just like to clarify for you Neil C. that dence that among its first practitioners playing correct notes and chords on the were the Druids. Traces of their circular uke is optional and chord charts are merely dances survive in the ring dances of today. a “guide” or “recommendation” not some- When the Celts arrived in Ireland from cen- thing that has to be strictly adhered to over tral Europe over two thousand years ago, the course of a given piece of music. Nev- they brought with them their own folk ertheless I believe I only heard magnificent dances which were integrated into the lo- playing coming from that fine instrument. cal dance tradition. One of the first refer- ences to Irish dance is in a letter written by A little bit of trivia for your reading pleas- Sir Henry Sydney to Queen Elizabeth I in ure regarding Crossroads dancing which 1569. "They are very beautiful, magnifi- caught my interest after watching our line cently dressed and first class dancers". Syd- dancers at the Social and after to chatting ney went on to describe the dance for- with Greg from Wild Oats, who mentioned mation, observing the dancers in two it. Crossroads dancing was *popular in Ire- straight lines which suggests they were land up to the mid-20th century. People performing an early version of the long would congregate at the large cleared dance (which looks like modern line danc- space of a crossroads usually on Sunday ing). Some of these dances were adopted evenings in summer. The music was often by the English court and so continued the performed by a fiddler who began with a spread of these traditions which finally lively reel encouraging multiple sets of made it to America, Australia, and other eight dancers to fill up the dancing area, countries around the world in the Barn and crossroad dances were generally “set” Bush dances, Square dances, and Line dancing or solo dancing. dances we know today. These dances declined in popularity due to *The above info re dance is taken predomi- rural depopulation, musical recordings, and nantly from Wikipedia and Ireland- the pressure of the Catholic clergy which seye.com, some direct quotes have been resulted in the “Public Dance Halls Act of used. Any inaccuracies are this writers er- 1935” restricting all dancing in Ireland to ror.. licensed establishments.

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Cheers until next month and special Birth- day greetings and good wishes go to Neil Campbell who celebrated his birthday the very night of the February Social.

Cheers

Rowena

EVENT OF THE YEAR

19, 20 &21 May 2017

Dates to reserve—Our annual music festival will be con- ducted over three days—19th, 20th and 21st of May 2017.

If you would like to enter the competitions please contact Dawn at [email protected]

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February Social 2017

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March Guest Artists PART TIME

Part Time

Des Lorraine, Matt & Teresa have performed and competed around the country music festival scene individually for a number of years and eventually got to- gether on a part time basis to practice for group events, hence the name“ Part Time”.

They have represented their home club, The Redlands Modern Country Music Club, by performing at various Community events, Seniors Clubs, Nursing Homes, and Fund Raisers over the last decade.

They cover a broad genre of music from Folk, Popular Country through to Tradi- tional Bush Ballads.

Since 2004 they have also performed as “Tartan Time” at various Celtic Events

Their performances are enhanced by the variety of musical instruments used.

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Warren Shepherd

At the beginning of each social night an RMCMC club member 'kicks off' the night with a 20 minute segment. Be sure to get there early to catch this wonderful segment .

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March Birthdays

Mark and Judy Byriel Kiosk 4, Victoria Point Shopping Centre Redland Bay Road, Victoria Point

A very happy birthday to all our Feb- ruary birthday “muso” possums

Pub Grub Menu A BBQ operates between 5.30and 7.30pm. Hamburger $5.00 Sausage on Bread $2.50 Chips $2.00

Plate of salad (with or without meat patty) $5.00

Meat Pie (when available) $3.00

Please note that the club reserves the right for items on the menu and prices to vary from the Newsletter, as circumstances may change after the newsletter goes to print. Complimentary tea and coffee is available throughout the night.

A complimentary country style supper is served around 9.00pm.

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Raffles OUR RAFFLE WINNERS— February

The Members cash prize was not claimed and will therefore jackpot. Members draw winner Alf Kolplick

Walk Up Artist Information

All walk-up artists wishing to be included in the program must add their name to the list provided at the entrance table on arrival. The Social's Programming Committee organise the evening's program (i.e. the time in which you appear on stage) from this list. Please direct any enquiries regarding the walk-up program to the program- ming committee backstage rather than the ladies on the entrance table. The Program- ming Committee is authorised to manage the schedule as they see fit to ensure a suc- cessful night's entertainment. The Social’s Program Committee will do their best to slot you into the program, but with limited time available it is not always possible to accommodate everyone. Please refer to the white board (left of the stage) which will display the order in which walk-up artists appear. Each artist may perform two songs, with no encores, three songs for duets, or a total of 15 minutes for bands. Please advise the stage hands if you require backing. Chord charts for backing musicians are always helpful and preferable. There is a room behind stage for your preparation. You must be report to the stage hands and be ready and waiting back stage at least 10 minutes before your perfor- mance. Please ensure instruments are tuned before going on stage. Enjoy your per- formance and we hope to see you join us again soon.

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DEHLIA’S COUNTRYPEDIA

Billie Jo Spears

Was the husky voiced singer who become a respected female artist of the 1960's and 70's and was best remembered for her 1975 hit "". She was born Billie Jean Spears on the 14th January, 1938 in Beaumont, . Her father was a truck driver and her mother, a shipyard worker. While she never quite edged her way into full star- dom in the U.S she earned a devoted following around the world, especially in Great Britain and toured there frequent- ly. Throughout her career she recorded many "issue" songs, some of which became quite controversial.

At the age of 13 she performed her very first single "Too Old For Toys, Too Young For Boys", a ditty which she recorded on the reverse of a Mel Blanc Bugs Bunny type disc. The song was released by the Abbott label under the name of Billie Jean Moore.

Graduating from high school she worked in a variety of jobs including becoming a carhop at a Beaumont drive-in, a secretary and singing in nightclubs. In 1964 country songwriter heard her sing and talked her into a trip to Nashville where she signed with United Artists but her early singles brought her little success. (She recorded a version of Harper Valley PTA but unfortunately did not gain the same success as Jeannie C Riley's version).

Success continued to elude her until the release of "His Got More Love In His Little Finger" after she was signed to Capitol records in 1968. The following year she had great success with "Mr Walker It's All Over" which got into the top 5. Apart from an extended chart stay with "Marty Gray" in 1970, her other songs, though fair sellers, failed to emulate the suc- cess of "Mr Walker". She was forced to have surgery on her vocal chords twice over the next couple of years in order to remove nodules and polyps from which she fully recov- ered.

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Billie Jo Spears

A change of fortune occurred following a switch back to U.A records in 1974 where a fruitful partnership with (a former member of the pop group the Gen- try's, who later produced "Lucille" and "The Gambler" for , and oversaw the 70s success of Dottie West and Jean Shepherd) established her in the industry. In 1975 "Blanket on The Ground", a Roger Boling song dealing with the delights of al- fresco lovemaking, established Billie Jo with her first number one hit and an interna- tional reputation. The song includes the warm backing vocals from the Jordanaires. (who were featured in last month's newsletter). She was voted "Most Promising Fe- male Vocalist" by the Country Music Academy in 1976. While she maintained a steady presence in the country charts for the remainder of the 70's, her last voyage into the charts came in 1981 with a revival of 's 1960's song "Your Good Girl's Gonna Go Bad" after which she and U.A parted ways.

Billie Jo continued to sporadically record albums during the 80's and early 90's for independent labels usually based in the U.K or Ireland. While her success tapered off and her star dimmed in the U.S, she did retain her following in the U.K and remained a popular live performer there for her still-affectionate, loyal fan base. In 1990 an ill- fated experimental album where 'wannabe performers' could record for a one off fee never got finished, the money disappeared and consequently she was extremely dis- appointed. In 1993 she recovered from triple bypass surgery and continued to tour for many years to come.

In 2005 she released the album "I'm So Lonely I Could Cry" and toured with Irish country singer Philomena Begley. She finally made her home back in Texas, near her hometown of Beaumont, where she died of cancer in December, 2011 at age 74.

Until next month - Dehlia Brown.

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Tamworth News TAMWORTH NEWS;

Redlands Modern Country Music Club was very well represented at the recent Tamworth Country Music Festival. Apart from the scores of members and their families who attended to enjoy the music and support fellow performers there were also many who contributed to the experience by being buskers on Peel Street. In the heat and noise that was no easy task for anyone.

Others contributed to the muster by performing at venues. These included the Redlands Blue Grass Boys, who released their new album “Fast Train” there as well. Kiara Rodrigues ap- peared a number of times at different venues and was a judge and host for talent quests. What a sensational performer and good person she is. Garth Brand appeared 5 times at the Balladeers homestead showcase and was also a semifinalist in the Tamworth Songwriters Associations Salute awards with his song “Old Timber Town”.

Young members were equally well represented. Tiarna and Hannah Shepherd got into the final 10 for a junior talent quest and considering how many entered this was a super effort from them. Felicity Kircher won Juvenile Female Vocal at the ACCMA competition and she, as do the other girls, obviously has a bright future ahead.

Caitlyn Wessels in Tamworth s well. She performed at the Toyota fanzone in Peel Street and was part of the songwriters circle at the Tamworth Services club.

The most outstanding achievement of all was the win by Manfred Vijars. Manfred won a Golden Guitar for a co-write with Allan Caswell for their Bush Ballad “The Last Muster”. We congratulate each one of these people and wish them continued success in and enjoyment from their music.

Written and sent by Garth and Debbie Brand—Thanks so much for this valuable information about our wonderful members.

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Come on and have fun in the great Aussie outdoors

The first camping weekend is now on at Canungra Showgrounds on 24th/25th/26th March.

Address is Coburg Rd. Canungra.

No bookings, just turn up with your van, some tucker, refreshments and music in ya.

We'll bring the fire wood.

Day visitors can visit and have a sing and a cuppa around the campfire too.

Cheers

Your favourite

Lexative

Lex and Robyn work tirelessly to make all our lives more fun, diverse and interesting. Please support them—We will be there—Editor!

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Members Promo Page

Through some enquiries by Peter Cathcart a magic idea was born! We have decided to have a promo page for members ONLY. (All other pay!) The way we envisage that this may work is that any artistic achievements by members will be promoted on this page of the magazine. The promo will be limited to two editions—not consecutively but determined by the editor and artist. Typical examples would be musicians who create a CD, Authors who publish books, Artists who present paintings, photography etc.

Wild Oats CD Launch – March 2017 RMCMC Social

The group Wild Oats was formed in 2008 and is made up of three RMCMC Members be- ing Peter Cathcart (Club Member since February 2000), Greg O’Grady (Club Member since November 2008) and Ron Linning (Club Mem- bers since August 2008).

Historically, Greg blew into a Friday Evening Practice Session, without an instrument, basically to see what we did at Redlands. He sat listening for the evening and, as the numbers dwindled, Peter invited Greg up to sing a song or two. “Reluctantly” (he is such a shy thing) Greg got up and sang the John Prine song Paradise and Peter attempted to sing harmony on the choruses (difficult as he didn’t know the lyrics really). Suffice to say that both Peter & Greg sensed a vocal compatibility (some might say synergy) and Peter invited Greg to try out as an Act.

Ron, on the other hand, was a long-term associate of Peter’s as their respective wives had undertaken Nursing Training together many years earlier (more than either would care to admit to) and those couples had attended each other’s weddings. Out of touch for much of the ensuing period, Ron and Peter had got together with Dave Currie as a scratch band and did a performance at Caloundra at yet another Nursing friend’s 40th Wedding Anniversary. Ron borrowed his son’s suspect bass guitar, Peter provided the sound gear along with his acoustic guitar, Dave bought along his trusty Telecaster and the gig went off just fine.

So, with Peter & Greg looking to “put the band together”, Peter invited Ron to also attend a workout and see where it might all lead to. Enthusiasm was the order of the day and a group was born. It was Greg who suggested the name Wild Oats and the other two were not imaginative enough to come up with a better alternative. In other words, it seemed like a good idea at the time.

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There were some fundamental differences in music styles and interests. Greg had somewhat of a background in Irish music and leant towards aligned “folkie” genres. Peter was more into traditional American Country music such as that presented by artists , Waylon Jennings and the like. Ron had a broad spread of music likes but, being a Baptist Minister, was somewhat pre-disposed to Gospel and Country Gospel offerings. So, initially selecting songs to develop and perform entailed a fair bit of discussion and some degree of com- promise. Generally, the traditional Country style was pushed aside for what the group tended to refer to as “cross-over” or “light bluegrass” music. During that early evolution period, much influence on the group was derived from the Redlands Bluegrass Festival and the style of music being delivered by the Redlands Bluegrass Boys. However, it was tempered by some of the more conservative music of overseas artists such as The Cox Family, Alison Krausse & the Union Station, Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, Iris Dement and others. As the repertoire of the group expanded, it started to perform as Guest Artists outside the Club at the usual venues such as other Country Music Clubs. It also performed at a range of Private Functions from time to time. A common comment encountered was “have you guys got a CD?” which, when the reply was “No, not yet” the comeback was “Well you should get one out there because I would buy it”. The group talked for several years of “getting one out there” and finally in mid-2016 bit the bullet. It was decided that the group would record and produce its own album and Peter had earlier acquired appropriate recording hardware totally suitable for the process, and Ron subsequently also purchased suitable hardware. The recording software Reaper was bought by Peter initially and subsequently by Ron and the project was commenced with Peter’s fully enclosed Media Room set up as the “Forbes Place Recording Studio”. The learning curve was steep for the recording process and even steeper for the mixing and mastering processes. Essentially, the CD production was under- taken by Peter and Ron in partnership with each sharing their learnings with each other as the project pro- gressed through its various stages of recording, mixing and mastering. The 13 tracks were Mastered overseas with some final Mastering done by Peter prior to the CD production. In all, the process took around 8 months and evolved into a labour of love. The album title “From The Heartland”, was suggested by Greg and agreed to by Peter and Ron. It seemed to reflect the general character of pretty much all of the songs it contained. That decided, Greg and Peter under- took some initial work on the CD Cover design and subsequently an alternative design was developed by a Graphic Artist (a member of Peter’s son’s band Silent Feature Era). This proved once and for all that neither Greg nor Peter had a budding career in the graphic arts. The quotations were gathered, the order was placed and the CDs manufactured and delivered. The CD contains 13 tracks featuring a variety of different music styles ranging from Gospel, Country, Folk Country and even Slim with everyone’s old favourite Lights on the Hill. Emphasis throughout is placed on vocal harmony as this is what the group is all about. On the matter of pricing of the CD, the group members collectively agreed that the CD was not about making money but rather about producing a product that was of a relatively high standard and one that people who enjoyed our type of music would be satisfied to buy. Accordingly, it was decided to price point at $10.00 per CD in order to achieve the main goal of getting the CD in as many hands as is possible by making it affordable and attractive. Wild Oats is confident that the product is of a good standard, recommends it, and is happy to offer a money back guarantee to anyone dissatisfied with the CD.

So, what-are-ya-waitin’-for? ….. For your copy contact:

Peter 0459 194 688 [email protected]

Greg 0467 597 867 [email protected]

Ron 0412 366 407 [email protected]

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Future Club Events

Below is a great idea put together by the ever passionate Lex. This table will vary from month to month, so if there is an event please let the editor know.

Feb 18th Club acoustic Jam Saturday 1-6 pm

March 4th March Social

March 18th 70s Guest Spot practice Sat 2–6 pm

March 25/26th Club camp

April 1st April Social

April 29th 70s Guest Spot practice

May 6th May Social

May 13th Club acoustic Jam Saturday 1-6 pm

May 19/20/21st Festival

May 27th 70s Guest Spot practice Sat 2–6 pm

June 3rd June Social

June 17/18th Club camp

June 24th 70s Guest Spot practice Sat 2-6 pm

July 1st July Social with 70s guest spot

July 8th Club acoustic Jam Saturday 1-6 pm

July 23 Guest spot at Logan Beaudesert Sun

August 5th August Social

August 19th Trivia night Sat 7-11 pm

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Aug 27 Guest spot at Smokehouse Sunday

Sept 2nd September Social

Sept 9/10th Club camp

October 7th October Social

Oct 14th Club acoustic Jam Saturday 1-6 pm

October 15th Bus trip to Mullumbimby Sunday

Nov 4th November Social

Dec 2nd December Social

December 10th Club Christmas party Sunday

December 31st New years eve party at the club

Jan 6th 2018 January Social

January 26th Australia day at the club

Dear Tech Support,

Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed a distinct slowdown in overall system performance, particularly in the flower and jewellery applications, which operat- ed flawlessly under Boyfriend5.0 . In addition, Husband 1.0 uninstalled many other valuable programs, such as Romance 9.5 and Personal Attention6.5 , and then installed undesirable pro- grams such as: AFL 5.0, NRL 3.0 and Golf Clubs 4.1. Conversation8.0 no longer runs, and House cleaning 2.6 simply crashes the system. Please note that I have tried running Nagging 5.3 to fix these problems, but to no avail. What can I do?

Signed, Desperate

See Page 31 for the response.

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Crossword

Answers on Page 30 to 31

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Sudoku

Word Puzzle

How many words of 4 letters or more can you find. Each word must include the centre letter. Proper words should be avoided.

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March 2017

Roma, Qld 36th Roma Easter In Mar 13 to 17 The Country

Willowbank, Qld CMC Rocks Qld Mar 24 to 26

Oakey, Qld Country Music Rush Mar 25 & 26

Bundaberg, Qld Bundaberg Country Mu- Mar 25 to 27 sic Festival (Bundy East- er Roundup)

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REDLANDS MODERN COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB 29 Answers

Crossword Sudoku

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Word Game Response

9 letter words The response (that came weeks later out of 1. licensees 6. scene the blue): 8 letter words 7. seels Dear Desperate, 1. licensee 8. seine First keep in mind, Boyfriend 5.0 is an Enter- 2. licenses 9. seise tainment Package, while Husband 1.0 is an 3. silences 10. sense operating system. Please enter command: I 7 letter words 11. since thought you loved me.html and try to 1. ensiles 12. sines download Tears 6.2. Do not forget to install 2. essence 13. slice the Guilt 3.0 update. If that application works as designed, Husband 1.0 should 3. license 4 letter words then automatically run the applications 4. silence 1. cess Jewellery 2.0 and Flowers 3.5. 6 letter words 2. eels 1. censes 3. else However, remember, overuse of the above 2. eceses 4. esse application can cause Husband 1.0 to de- 3. ecesis 5. ices fault to Grumpy Silence 2.5, Happy Hour 4. enisle 6. isle 7.0, or Beer 6.1. Please note that Beer 6.1 is 5. ensile 7. lees a very bad program that will download the 6. lenses 8. leis Farting and Snoring Loudly Beta version. Whatever you do, DO NOT, under any cir- 7. lessee 9. lens cumstances, install Mother-In-Law 1.0 as it 8. lessen 10. less runs a virus in the background that will 9. nieces 11. lies eventually seize control of all your system 10. scenes 12. ness resources. 11. seines 13. secs 12. senile 14. seel In addition, please do not attempt to re- 13. slices 15. seen install the Boyfriend 5.0 program. These are 5 letter words 16. sees unsupported applications and will crash Husband 1.0. In summary, Husband 1.0 is a 1. cense 17. sene great program, but it does have limited 2. isles 18. sens memory and cannot learn new applications 3. lenis 19. sics quickly. You might consider buying addition- 4. liens 20. sine al software to improve memory and perfor- 5. lines 21. sins mance. We recommend Cooking 3.0.

Good Luck! Peter Brunner Webmaster MIPC

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HELP WANTED!

The 2017 RMCMC Country Music Festival is sched- uled to occur from Friday 19 May 2017 to Sunday 21 May 2017. The Festival is held at our Clubhouse premises and, being a 3 day Event, requires a considerable amount of organization and staffing.

The Festival is planned and delivered through a Fes- tival Committee that meets regularly as organized by a Festival Coordinator. Each year, a number of Club Members front up and under- take a range of tasks in both the lead up to the Festival and over the course of the Festival weekend.

The Club is now calling for volunteers to help out at the 2017 Festival and invites you to assist it continue to present the successful Event as it has done in prior years.

Should anyone be interested in volunteering at any level, please contact our Festival Coordinator as outlined below. Festival Coordinator: Dawn Healey Home: 3206 4305 Mobile: 0438 050 249 Email: [email protected]

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REDLANDS MODERN COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB 33 Fellow Music Clubs

CLUB SOCIALS ACMA 2nd & 3rd Saturday 1.00pm Ballina CMC 1st Sunday 12.00pm Blue Denim CMC 4th Sunday 12.30pm Bribie Island CMC 4th Sunday 11.00am Brigalow CMC 1st & 3rd Saturday 7.00pm Broxburn CMC Last Friday of month. (Mon practice 7.00pm all welcome) Bundaberg CMC 1st Sunday 1.00pm

Caldera CMC 2nd Sunday 12.00pm Coal City CMC 1st Sunday 1.00pm Cool Country CMC Last Sunday 1.00pm Hervey Bay Community Ctr, Charles St, Pialba Country Roundup CMC 1st Saturday 12.00pm Narangba Community hall, Dalby CMC 3rd Sunday 1.00pm Garden City CMC 2nd Sunday 12pm Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct, Dec Trinity Lutheran Hall, Hume Street, Toowoomba Gold Coast CMC Inc 1st Sunday 11.00am Southport Bowls Club, Cnr Queen St & Marine Pde Gospel MC 3rd Saturday 6.30pm St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, Mountain St, Mt Gravatt Guanaba CMC 3rd Sunday 12.00pm 193 Homestead CMC 3rd Friday 7.00pm Stanmore Hall, Beerburrum Rd, Caboolture Kyogle CMA 2nd Sunday 1.00pm Kyogle Bowls Club Logan/Beaudesert CMC 4th Sunday 12.00pm Riverlakes Tavern, Gleneagles Maroochy River CMC 2nd Sunday 12.00pm Bli Bli Hall, Willis Rd, Bli Bli Min Min CMA 4th Saturday 1.00pm Kruger Hall, Ann St, Kallangur Mullumbimby CMC 3rd Sunday 12.00pm Mullumbimby RSL Northern SuburbsCMC 2nd Saturday 12.00pm Uniting Church Hall, Gympie Rd, Bald hills Redcliffe CMC 3rd Sunday 11.00am Redcliffe Showgrounds Richmond River CMC 4th Sunday 1.00pm Charcoal Inn, Smokehouse CMC 4th Sunday 1.00pm Coolangatta,Tweed Heads Golf Club, Soorley St Tweed H Sth Sundowners CMC 1st Sunday 12.00pm Geebung Bowls Club Travelling CMC * 4th Sunday 10.30am Cowboys Clubhouse Queens Park, Alice St, Warwick Twin Rivers CMC * 3rd Saturday 7.00pm, 2nd Sunday 11.00am Oliver Sports Complex, Logan St, Eagleby (exit Velvet CMC 1st Sunday 12.00pm West Moreton CMC 3rd Friday 7.00pm Wagonwheel CMC 4th Sunday 12.00pm

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ADDRESS Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Rd, Yandina Cherry St Sports Club, Ballina Progress Hall, 34 Cornelius St, Clontarf Bribie Island Recreation Hall, 158 First Ave Street, Bongaree Oliver Sports Complex, Logan Street, Eagleby (exit 35) 14 Weale st, Pittsworth Family Centre, Bundaberg Show Grounds, 45 Burrum St1st Sunday of each month, South Tweed Sports Club, Minjungbal Drive Swifts Bowls Club, Cnr Green & Brisbane St, Booval, Qld Hervey Bay Community Ctr, Charles St, Pialba Narangba Community hall, 229 Mackie Rd, Narangba Dalby Senior Citizens CTR, Cnr Condamine & Rache St Trinity Lutheran Hall, Hume Street, Toowoomba Southport Bowls Club, Cnr Queen St & Marine Pde St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, Mountain St, Mt Gravatt 193 Rifle Range Rd, Pimpama (exit 49) Stanmore Hall, Beerburrum Rd, Caboolture Kyogle Bowls Club Riverlakes Tavern, Gleneagles Bli Bli Hall, Willis Rd, Bli Bli Kruger Hall, Ann St, Kallangur Mullumbimby RSL Uniting Church Hall, Gympie Rd, Bald hills Redcliffe Showgrounds Charcoal Inn, 68 Centre St Casino Coolangatta,Tweed Heads Golf Club, Soorley St Tweed H Sth Geebung Bowls Club Cowboys Clubhouse Queens Park, Alice St, Warwick Oliver Sports Complex, Logan St, Eagleby (exit 35) Caloundra Rise Retirement Village, 57 Village Way Reception Centre, Ipswich Showground, 81 Warwick Rd Wavell Heights Neighbourhood Ctr, Cnr Edinburgh/Castle Rd

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Map of Redlands Modern Country Music Club

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