REDLANDS MODERN COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB Newsletter September 2013
Welcome to our new Executive Committee for 2013 - 2014
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2013-2014
President Dehlia Brown [email protected] 3829 2759 0409 430 211 Vice-President Bill Healey [email protected] 0411 630 919 Secretary Kevin Brown [email protected] 38292759 0417 532 807 Treasurer Peter Cathcart [email protected] 3423 2200 0459 991 708 Committee Allen McMonagle [email protected] 3390 2066 0413 877 756 Committee Tom Steginga [email protected] 3206 6464 0434 671 217 Committee Neil Wills [email protected] 0417 714 910 OFFICE BEARERS 2013-2014 Patrons Del Moller Assistant Treasurer Dawn Sullivan Bar Manager Kevin Brown Bluegrass Coordinator Neil Wills Building & Equipment Maintenance Des Boughen (3207 7527) Champs Representative Bill Healey Country Music Festival Coordinator Dawn Sullivan (0438 050 249) Entertainment Coordinator Allen McMonagle Fire Warden Tom Steginga First Aid Officer Gwenda Quinn Lighting Coordinator Neil Wills Membership Registrar Pam Faulkner Monthly Socials Door/Raffles Lorraine Bickford / Gwenda Quinn Monthly Socials Program Committee Kevin Brown, Allen McMonagle, Neil Wills Newsletter Editor Karen Wootton Providore TBA Sound Coordinator Lex Klein Special Events Coordinator Rowena Braaksma Website Coordinator Steve Wootton Sound Manager Steve Wootton, Hans Braaksma Honorary Auditor Team Accounting Solutions (Paul Willemse FCPA) EDITOR'S NOTE This month sees a brief return to editing duties for our previous newsletter editor. Dehlia has kindly taken over completing this month’s edition while Steve and myself head back to the USA for a family visit and hopefully to return with some inspiration for some new songs. I would like to thank Dehlia for stepping back into the role during what has been a very busy time. Like most of you I will have to wait until I read the September newsletter to find out the results of the Annual General Meeting which was held earlier last month. If you have any corrections or additions for the newsletter, or if you wish to advise the club of your performances or what you are organizing please email the information to [email protected]. I am also looking for articles to include in the newsletter. I would love to receive an email from you. Thank you to all who contributed to this month's newsletter. Remember you’ll find me behind the bar not in front of it. Karen Wootton
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CLUB INFORMATION Meetings: Second Tuesday of the month 7:30 pm SHARP September Meeting – Tuesday 10 October Meeting – Tuesday 8 Practices: Every Friday evening starting at 7:30pm Club Social: First Saturday of every month 5:00 pm start Clubhouse Pinklands Sports Reserve, 226 Cleveland-Redland Bay Road, Thornlands, 4165 Phone: (07) 3829 2759 (Dehlia Brown) Postal Address: P.O Box 663, Capalaba, Qld, 4157
Website: www.redlandscountry.asn.au
Email Address: [email protected]
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Become a member today! Memberships are due in May each year Family Membership $30 Adult Single 18+ $15 Student (full time) $10 Pensioner Single $10 Family Pension Rate $20
Like to join? Visit our website at www.redlandscountry.asn.au and download an Application for Membership form or pick one up from the entry table on the night of the social or ask for Pam. You can also apply for membership on club practice night, held every Friday evening. Club Badges are for sale the admission table at socials for members and non- members for $10.
NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTIONS
To assist with editing and printing deadlines all contributions for the May newsletter need to be submitted by Wednesday 25th September 2013.
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THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Hi everyone.
While the focus of any country music club is primarily the music, from time to time we need to attend to those somewhat less exciting, but certainly beneficial, organisational aspects of running a club such as ours. So it was on Tuesday August 13 that an enthusiastic group of members gathered at the clubhouse for the club’s Annual General Meeting. Reading my annual President’s Report, summarising the clubs achievements and successes over the past 12 months, brought home to me just how much we have achieved and participated in together during the year. As I mentioned in my report, one of the most pleasing developments of the past year has been the increase in junior memberships. We are extremely fortunate to have the current talented group of juniors as members and we recognise that the future of the club depends on our ability to encourage and nurture our juniors.
One of the more significant moments for me at the AGM was the recognition of the contribution made to the club by Rod and Lorraine Bickford with the awarding of Life Memberships. Life Memberships recognise a consistent and valuable contribution to the club over a long period of time and are not given lightly; I congratulate Rod and Lorraine as worthy recipients.
Heading into my third and final term as president I would like to recognise that I have been extremely fortunate to have had the benefit of such a strong, cohesive and supportive Executive Committee over the past 12 months. I thank them very much. In addition, I would like to thank the Office Bearers and all club members for their contributions over the past 12 months and I look forward to your continued support and enthusiasm for the incoming Executive Committee and the club in general throughout the coming year.
The club held our 19th annual Bluegrass festival over the weekend of 9-11 August and anyone who attended over the weekend couldn’t help but feel proud of the professional manner in which the event was staged. Congratulations must go to Neil and Cilla Wills, their organising committee and to our army club volunteers for their outstanding contribution. Even the weather was managed to perfection; three days of beautiful sunshine (not a gumboot in sight). I was also very proud of our own performers on Saturday afternoon RMCMC showcase. I think it was very successful inclusion and hopefully will become a permanent fixture at future festivals.
Our juniors have been bringing great distinction to the club with their recent performances at music festivals. Chandler Mowles took out a string of awards including the Overall Juvenile Champion at the Capricorn Districts country music festival in Rockhampton; and
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Felicity Kircher was judged the Overall Juvenile Champion at the Homestead Youth Talent Expo. Redlands was also well represented at Homestead by Chandler Mowles, Kelsie Sweetman, Karen Maimon, Zareen Kahn, Sarah Clark, and Kiara and Laina Rodrigues. In fact the number of entrants from Redlands was second only to Homestead. Tiarna Shepherd and Caitlyn Wessels represented the club at Redcliffe CMC just recently. We should all be very proud.
Remember the upcoming Pigs concert to be held at the clubhouse on Saturday September 14 (next weekend). The Pigs are a very popular alternative bluegrass band and all indications are that this will be a big night at the club.
In our very busy lives I know how easy it is for some things to slip our mind. If you have not as yet renewed your membership for 2013-2014, please see Pam Faulkner or one of the ladies at the door of the social who will advise you how to get back onto the member’s register. Alternatively email club Secretary Kevin Brown. We very much value our members.
New members to the club in the past month: Terry, Tracey and Chandler Mowles
The following nomination for membership has been received: Mark Daunt
A reminder that we do distribute key communications through email channels so if you want to be added to the email distribution list send your email address to Club Secretary Kevin Brown at email address – [email protected]
Upcoming: - The Pigs Concert 14th September 7pm for 7.30 start (refer ad in this issue) 60& Better Cannon Hill Country Music Show 14th Sept 1-5pm (refer ad in this issue) RMCMC Country Music Program (100.3BayFM) Every Thursday evening 6pm-8pm includes radio interview with The Pigs at 7.30pm on Thurs 12th Sept leading up to the event.
Remember: Club practices Friday evenings (7.30 pm) Have an enjoyable evening. Until next month -
Dehlia Brown (President)
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MEMBER PROFILE – TOM STEGINGA
Q1. Who are/were your greatest musical influences? A: Bob Dylan and Buck Owens Q2. When did you realize you wanted to be a musician? A: When I was 8 or 9 and to poor to get an instrument. Q3. What CD is in your car stereo right now? A: Michael Buble Q4. What made you smile today? A: My wife and kids. Q5. Favourite movie and author A: Kurt Douglas Q6. If you had 1 wish, what would it be? A: A Fender guitar Q7. Most admired sport person? A: Ricky Pointing Q8. If you could plan a trip anywhere in the world, where would you go? A: China Q9. Name 3 people you would invite to a dinner party A: Club members Q10. What would you order for your last meal? A: Q11. What would you do if you had $10 million? A: New club house for starters. Q12. If your life was a song what would the title be? A: Happiness is Q13. If you had a chance to go back in time for 24 hours, where would you go? A: Fishing down the river. Q14. If you had to be trapped in a TV show for a month, which show would you choose? A: Q15. If you could be someone else for a day, who would that be? A: The Prime Minister
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR JUNIOR MEMBER
Chandler Mowles competed at the Capricorn Districts country music festival in Rockhampton last weekend. Chandler achievements:-
1st in Juvenile Bush Ballad 1st in Juvenile Gospel 2nd in the Juvenile Trucking category Best Dressed Juvenile male performer, and Overall Juvenile award at the festival.
Way to go Chandler!
19TH ANNUAL REDLANDS BLUEGRASS REPORT
The build-up started before Christmas last year and the RBF Committee has worked in the background building budgets, sourcing funding, arranging artist contracts, arranging all sorts of logistics involved with building a successful festival and now that the dust has just about settled, we can look back and be very proud of what the club has achieved.
The increase in participation by our own members has been a blessing as the festival continues to grow in size and reputation – we simply could not achieve the results without your wonderful support. The feedback from the artists involved continues to roll in. Just tonight as I write these notes, we received a postcard from one of the main acts thanking us for making our festival ‘the one they most enjoy in Australia’. The emails continue to come in weeks after the festival complimenting the club on such a friendly and well organised festival.
The committee was hesitant about moving from July to August this year to avoid the school holiday airfares, however the numbers were up and the weather was perfect. People from ‘down south’ were not too keen to head back home after spending a few days in the sunshine, enjoying the music, friendship and the natural bush land setting at the festival site. It is dangerous to name names when so many people were involved however special mention must go to Peter Cathcart, Rowena and Hans, Bill and Dawn and the kitchen crew, Kevin & Dehlia and the bar crew, Allen & Mal and their crew, John O’Donnell and Steve Wootton plus many others who put in many many hours before, during and then after the weekend to make it such a great occasion.
And we hardly mentioned the music!
What a feast of talent throughout the whole weekend, non stop performances and workshops plus jam sessions everywhere, people reveling in the atmosphere.
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Already, the committee has met to de-brief and plans have already begun to build up for 2014 where we will invite some of the festival favorites from previous years to come and help us celebrate our 20th Redland Bluegrass Festival.
On behalf of the Redlands Bluegrass Committee – a big ‘thank you’ and ‘congratulations’ to all those members and friends who supported the festival and helped to make it something for which the club should be justifiably proud.
Thanks, Neil & Cilla
Photographs by Mary Brettell www.
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THE DAY WE WENT TO COOLANGATTA/TWEED HEADS
Well, it was a small group from RMCMC that ventured off to the Smokehouse Country Music Club on Sunday 25th August; seven in total. Kevin & Dehlia, Hans & Rowena, Greg (and Banjo), Dennis and myself....I was the cheer squad.
The social was held at the Collangatta/Tweed Heads Golf Club starting at 1pm. Upon our arrival we were warmly greeted by club President, Lyn Davies. The stage was a delight when seen by our performers and they all commented on it. The Smokehouse Country started off with their members singing favourite old country classics. There was a modest number in the club group and they wore charming outfits that befit a country music club.
The food was adequate and yummy. Then the guest artists came on for a one hour spot. Dehlia & Kevin sang two lovely songs, then Greg & banjo next, with Greg giving the origins of the three songs and had everyone listening to the stories in his words. Then Rowena and Hans sang their three beautiful harmony folky songs. Next up was Dennis who had everyone clapping and a’tappin’ to his country rock songs. Sometimes Brady, a young chap from their club would play the drums and he complimented the songs very well with his good timing. Our singers were also backed by a steel guitarist and a lead guitarist from Smokehouse. The soundman was great and the foldbacks on stage were tops. I don’t really understand that part of it, but that’s what our gang commented on.
Towards the end Lyn Davies presented Dehlia & Kevin with an appreciation certificate for our club and our songbirds finished with their beautiful song ‘Under Your Spell Again’ as gratitude.
As the afternoon came to a close around 5pm club members from Smokehouse complimented the Redlands performers on their lovely harmonies and professional entertainment; in other words Kevin, Dehlia, Greg, Dennis, Hans & Rowena did our club proud. Good on you all. What a great day it was. Love and cheers from Gwenda Quinn
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING RESULTS
The AGM was held on Tuesday 13th August where the outgoing Exec Committee was given thanks for their collaborated efforts during the year and the incoming Exec Committee was congratulated. Dehlia presented her President’s Report for the 2012-2013 year. Dehlia thanked her dedicated executive team and all those enthusiastic club members who contributed in making the past 12 months an enjoyable and successful period for the club. Dehlia declared all positions vacant and called on former club Vice-President Des Boughen to preside over the election of the new committee. Please refer to page 2 of the newsletter for all newly elected Executive Committee & Office Bearer positions for the coming year 2013-2014. Congratulations go to Rod & Lorraine Bickford for receiving Life Membership in recognition of their continued, dedicated and loyal service to the club over many years.
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Glen Campbell Country Musician / Actor Born: 22 April 1936 Birthplace: Delight, Arkansas
Glen Campbell was born in Billstown, a tiny community near Delight in Pike County, Arkansas. The seventh son of 12 children, his father was a sharecropper of Scottish descent. He started playing guitar as a youth without learning to read music. He credits his uncle Boo for teaching him the guitar. In 1954 Campbell moved to Albuquerque to join his uncle’s band known as Dick Bills and the Sandia Mountain Boys. There he also appeared on his uncle’s radio show and on K Circle B Time, the local children's program on KOB television. By 1960, Campbell had moved to Los Angeles, to become a session musician, where he was in great demand. During this period he played on recordings by Bobby Darin, Ricky Nelson, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, The Monkees, Nancy Sinatra, Merle Haggard, Jan and Dean, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and Phil Spector.
In 1962 Campbell signed with Capitol records and a string of unsuccessful singles and albums followed. Capitol was considering dropping Campbell from the label in 1966 when he was teamed with producer Al DeLory and song writer Jimmy Webb, a union that produced some of his biggest hits in the 1960’s and 1970’s. During the period December 1964 to early March 1965, Campbell was a touring member of the Beach Boys, filling in for Brian Wilson. He was also known for hosting a variety show called The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour from January 1969 through June 1972. With Campbell's session-work connections, he hosted major names in music on his show including: David Gates and Bread, The Monkees, Neil Diamond, Linda Ronstadt, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Roger Miller and helped launch the careers of Anne Murray, Mel Tillis and Jerry Reed who were regulars on his Goodtime Hour program.
Campbell appeared in movies such as True Grit with John Wayne and Any Which Way You Can with Clint Eastwood as well as hosting a number of television specials.
In 2005, Campbell was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and he continued to record and to perform until 2012. During his 50 years in show business, Campbell has released more than 70 albums. He has sold 45 million records and accumulated 12 RIAA Gold albums, 4 Platinum albums and 1 Double-Platinum album. Campbell's hits include Gentle on My Mind, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, Wichita Lineman, Galveston, Rhinestone Cowboy and Southern Nights. Campbell has been married four times and is the father of five sons and three daughters, ranging in year of birth from 1956 to 1986. He has been married to Kimberly "Kim" Woollen since 1982. They have three children together, who have joined their father on stage since 2010 as part of his touring band.
In June 2011, Campbell announced that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease six months earlier and that he had been suffering from short-term memory loss for years. He went on a final "Goodbye Tour", with three of his children joining him in his backup band. He performed his last show on November 30, 2012 in Napa, California.
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INFORMATION FOR WALK UP ARTISTS
All walk-up artists should report to the MC as soon as possible after arriving. The Social’s Program Committee organise the evening’s program (i.e. the time in which you appear on stage) from the list of names provided to them by the MC. If you arrive after 6pm please immediately report to the MC. 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 ready and waiting back stage at least 10 minutes before your performance. Please ensure instruments are tuned before going on stage.
Enjoy your performance and we hope to see you join us again soon.
MEMBERS DRAW – AUGUST SOCIAL
Congratulations – Bill Healey New Jackpot - $20 Each month a name will be drawn from a list of all financial members. The member must be present at the Social at the time of the draw to claim the prize The prize will jackpot by $20 each month if not claimed. Each month the draw will be conducted at a random time. Be eligible to win the jackpot by ensuring you’re a financial member and present at each monthly social.
NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS
Your assistance in contributing to our complimentary supper by bringing along a plate would be greatly appreciated….... Thanks RMCMC Committee
THOUGHT OF THE MONTH
Men who have a pierced ear are better prepared for marriage - they've experienced pain and bought jewellery –Rita Rudner
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THIS MONTH’S GUEST ARTIST Alice Benfer
Alice Benfer is a singer, song writer and musician who grew up on a sugar cane and cattle property where she was strongly influenced by country music.
She started performing at the early age of seven and her love of music led her to record her first professional album ‘Mustering up Country’ in 2011.
The album consists of 14 country and yodelling classics for which Alice received the 2012 award for ‘Best New Talent in Qld’ at the Tamworth Country Music Festival So let’s give a big cheer and a warm RMCMC welcome to Alice Benfer
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION Our monthly socials are normally very well attended and provide a pleasant night of entertainment each month for a minimal fee. Member rates apply to current RMCMC financial members - $4 members and $5 non-members. Members may be required to have their membership status validated by presentation of their membership card or by reference to a membership register. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the entry table. Don’t miss out on your chance to win some great prizes. See Gwenda or Lorraine. HELP NEEDED PLEASE
To help pack up after the social. It’s hard for a few to race around when many hands make for light work
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
It is a mistake to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time. - Sir Winston Churchill
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THIS MONTH'S MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Hans and Rowena Braaksma
Hans & Rowena are renowned for masterful performances from an eclectic collection of songs. Their repertoire ranges from Emmylou Harris to Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen to Nanci Griffith. But be warned; children should not attempt these songs unsupervised, these people are trained professionals. Tonight the Forestdale duo delve deep into their diverse database of delectable ditties to come up with a selection sure to impress.
As they take the stage tonight, ladies and gentlemen please welcome Hans and Rowena to the stage.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT ARTISTS FOR UPCOMING SOCIALS
Early in the evening of each social night an RMCMC club member is spotlighted with a 20 minute segment. Be sure to get there early and catch the segment at 6.00pm
Oct Willow Junction Nov Felicity Kircher Dec Robyn Boult and Lex Klein
SOCIAL NIGHT FOOD AND DRINKS
A BBQ operates between 5.30 and 8.00pm.
Hamburger $4.00 Sausage & onion $2.50 Chips $2.00 Meat Pie $3.00 Plate of Salad $2.00 Pie and Chips $5.00
Complimentary tea and coffee is available throughout the night. A complimentary country style supper is served around 8.30pm. Licensed bar BYO strictly prohibited
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CATCH US ON RADIO
REDLANDS MODERN COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB PROGRAM
For all your country favourites Every Thursday 6pm - 8pm
Phone requests 3821 0022 100.3 BAYFM Live outside the local area? Presenters No worries ! Del Moller Web streaming is available from the Des Boughen and Lorraine Boughen BayFM website Allen McMonagle and Manfred Vijars www.bayfm.org.au Kevin and Dehlia Brown
MEMBER'S PRACTICE NIGHT
Join in on the ‘super’ atmosphere that makes practice night a great way to air those tunes (whether vocals or instrumentals) to get them just so for your next performance or just so for your own pleasure. Backing musicians are available if required. It’s on every Friday night from 7.30pm 'til late. While practice night is primarily for members, visitors are welcome to attend two complimentary sessions to help them determine whether they would like to apply for membership. Non performing members are also welcome to come along and enjoy a social evening with their fellow members.
Happy birthday to the following members Date Name 2nd Maree Cruickshank 2nd Daryl Hawke 4th Bill Turner 7th Roslyn Wright 8th Neil Wills 11th Amy-Leigh Brand 14th Janet Steginga 19th Debbie Brand th 20 Jude Rodrigues 21sh Melanie Rodrigues Happy 21sh Win De Geode Birthday 29th Dean Penrose
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SOCIAL TRIVIA / GAMES COMPETITION
Congratulations to our winner for August: - Dawn Healey Please see the Karen at the bar to collect your prize To enter: 1. Fill in your answers in the space provided below. 2. Add your name and contact details. 3. Tear off the section below and place your entry in the bin provided at the entrance table.
September winner will win one free drink (wine, beer or soft drink)
Each month a winner will be selected at random from all the correct entries. Prizes will vary each month and will jackpot for up to 4 months if there are no correct entries. Prizes will include free entry pass to the social, free hamburgers, drinks and scratchies. Everyone attending the social is eligible to enter (One entry per guest). Answers and winners will be announced in the following month’s newsletter. Extra entry forms are available next to the entry box Please remember that the judge’s decision is final.
Last month’s answers: 1E / 2C / 3D / 4A / 5B (Match up - 002)
Questions – Scrambled Songs (003)
Unscramble these Dolly Parton songs
1. eneloj 4. ybab mi gninrub
2. kcajelppa 5. ereh uoy emoc niaga
3. taoc fo ynam sruoloc
Tear off here or grab an entry at the bar. Name:
Contact details:
Answers: 1. 4.
2. 5.
3. (003)
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FOR THE QUIZ WIZ
WHO AM I? I was born on the 16th of October 1925 in London. My mother was an Irish actress. My father was a timber merchant and politician. My early theatrical influences were Deanna Durbin. I attended South Hampstead High School for Girls. My father died from stomach cancer in 1934. Prior to the Blitz, my mother took me and my siblings to New York City where we settled. I worked at a department store in Los Angeles. In 1945 I married an American Actor. The marriage dissolved after a year but we remained good friends. I became a naturalised US citizen in 1951.
My first film role was Nancy Oliver in Gaslight. On Broadway, I first appeared in plays such as Hotel Paradiso and A Taste of Honey.
In 1966 I played the title role in a musical. I received my first Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical, 1966.
In 1975, I portrayed Gertrude in the Royal National Theatre of London. I have starred in several dramas before doing Broadway, including The World of Henry
Orient. I co-starred in Mr Popper’s Penguins, released in June 2011. My first name begins with A. My second name ends in Y.
Who am I? Answer on page 22
TriviaTime
1. What is the floral emblem of Australia?
2. Who won silver in the men’s 200-metre freestyle at the Sydney 2000 Olympics?
3. Who won the British Open women’s squash title a record 16 times?
4. Which Queensland city was known as Elston until 1933?
5. What Memphis mansion was opened to the public in 1982?
6. In bridge, which two suits are worth the most points?? Answers on page 22
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AUGUST SOCIAL ROUNDUP
With Bill Allan compering we got under way just after 5PM. Good performances from Roy, Gloria, Col, Norma, Robert, Tiarna and Dennis, all capably supported by various club musicians got us off to a rousing start. Peter Cathcart, as the spotlight artist for the evening continued festivities with a well-constructed session of Johnny Cash songs. Peter was followed by our second tranche of artists commencing with Lex and Robyn. It would be remiss of me not to mention Robyn’s comedy performance in which various items appeared from within the folds of her clothing. I don’t dare ask where she was hiding the golf stick.
We then had a new walk up artist, local Thornlands entertainer Jim Bibby. Jim sang two original songs from his CD “All the way with LBJ”. You can find out more about the CD at www.alltheway1808.com. Proceeds from the sale of his CD go to a charity group supporting SAS veterans. As a lead guitarist, Jim does a lot of charity work and plays at the Redlands RSL. Hopefully we will see him return to the club
Nada, followed by Theresa and Matt who were supported by Des and Lorraine, then kept the music flowing as the evening turned decidedly cooler. Birthday boy Bill Healy warmed some of us up by singing ‘Running Bear’ which got a conga line weaving its way through the crowd. His rendition of ‘The Auctioneer’ kept many entertained as we attempted to sing along, especially after sampling Cilla’s homemade mulled wine. Others, such as Cilla, Karen and Rosie warmed up by quality testing the wine constantly throughout the night.
Dawn’s spot comprised ‘Cottage in the Country’ and ‘Ten Guitars’. She was followed by a terrific set from Rowena and Hans, including renditions of Neil Young’s ‘Four Strong Winds’ and Emmy Lou Harris and Daniel Lanois’ beautiful song ‘Blackhawk and the White Winged Dove’. Then Des and Lorraine, supported by Matt and Theresa (I see a pattern emerging here) started their set with ‘You’re the reason I can’t sleep at night’. Lorraine blamed this condition on the Australian cricket team and thankfully (I say ironically) they have fixed that condition for her. After a rousing rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’ and the sharing of some very nice cake for the monthly birthday members, we enjoyed supper and raffles before the guest artists for the night, Check 2, (Colin and Lyn) took the stage.
Colin and Lyn have been entertaining since the 70’s. They started singing together in 1998 and became very popular playing 50/50 dance music, which they have continued doing on a regular basis for the past 15 years at venues such as Lismore Heights Bowling club, Lismore Workers Club, and clubs in Evans Head and Casino. Check 2 Country Band also performs as a backing band for the Ballina Country Music Club several times per year, and as a 6 piece country band when required. They presented a very polished performance and were well received.
The night finished with Gary and Eve from Ipswich, presentations by Dehlia of life member badges to Des and Lorraine, and performances from Wild Oats and The Redlands Bluegrass Boys. Let’s hope as you read this tonight (7th September) that the weather is a little kinder.... Article by Michael Sheehan
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LIKE SURFIN THE NET
Did you know that you can access RMCMC information, view videos and make friends all on the internet thanks to our website coordinator Steve Wootton?
For those of you who like surfin the net you may find the following club websites interesting
Link to the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/RedlandsModernCountryMusicClub
YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/RedlandsCMClub
RMCMC Website: www.redlandscountry.asn.au
MUSIC TRIVIA
1. Which famous guitarist's original name was Brian Rankin?
2. Which partnership wrote the musicals Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita?
3. Which Beatles No 1 was the only one to have a single word in the title?
4. What do two violins, a viola and a cello make?
5. Who had hits with 'I Am a Rock' and 'The Boxer'?
6. Fats Waller is famous for playing which musical instrument? Answers on page: 22
MINI CROSSWORD
Across: 1. Pictorial 5. Stomach 6. Artist of consummate skill 7. Modesty
Down 1. Syntax 2. Speech 3. Burrowing rodent 4. Excuse or overlook
Answers on page: 22
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Australia’s favourite bluegrass funsters The Pigs are known worldwide for their combination of super-catchy original tunes and foot-stomping ‘Piggified’ cover versions. Crashing through musical genres like a runaway tractor, the Pigs’ latest album, The Great Bluegrass Swindle marries superb musicianship with a distinctly Australian sense of humour – and hints at the uniquely bent energy of The Pigs’ exceedingly popular live shows. For over 8 years now, The Pig Family has been stepping out onto the big festival stages around Australia, barefoot and bewildered. Meanwhile the band’s YouTube Channel has seen more than 400 000 hits, with their Single Ladies video becoming something of a sensation (also seen on ABC’s Spicks and Specks and Australia’s Got Talent). In 2013 The Pigs’ Great Bluegrass Swindle rolls on, with more Australian dates, followed by a return to Germany and Denmark.
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LEX’S CORNER
A Sound Workshop will be hled at our clubhouse, on the 12th October starting at 10:00am for those of you who want to learn about our sound gear, and help out with the setting up and mixing of our sound at socials and Friday nights.
We will learn about our equipment, how to connect it, adjust it, and then mix it.
The training session will go from 10:00 am till 12:30, then break for lunch.
After lunch we will setup the gear, and then learn to mix for the various people who will turn up to play.
It is a great opportunity to find out all those “mysteries” of sound gear that have baffled and scared you till now! Don't miss this great opportunity!
SOMEONE SAID THIS IN 1955
1. I’ll tell you one thing, if things keep going the way they are, it’s going to be impossible to buy a week’s groceries for $10.00. 2. Have you seen the new cars coming out next year? It won’t be long before $1,000.00 will only buy a used one. 3. Did you hear the post office is thinking about charging 7 cents just to mail a letter? 4. Its too bad things are so tough nowadays. I see where a few married women are having to work to make ends meet. Submitted by Colin McCann
A WOMENS PERSPECTIVE
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SCHOOL OF ARTS HALL ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
60 & BETTER CANNON HILL COUNTRY MUSIC CONCERT Provided by the Redlands Modern Country Music Club
SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2013 1.00pm-5pm
958 Wynnum Road, Cannon Hill (next to take-away Pizza Hut) near Barrack Road)
ADMISSION $7 (INCLUDES AFTERNOON TEA)
Craft & Cake Stalls Monster Raffle All proceeds go towards improvements of this grand old hall Enquiries
Frank & Beverley Hughes 3843 2920 or 0428 740 136 Teresa Radburn at the club or 3390 8727 or 0410 307 883
QUIZ ANSWERS
Music Trivia:- 1. Hank Marvin 2. Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber 3. Help 4. String Quartet 5. Simon & Garfunkel 6. Piano
Mini Crossword:- Across 1. Graphic 2.Stomach 3. Maestro 4. Reserve Down 1. Grammar 2. Address 3. Hamster 4. Condone
Who Am I:– Angela Lansbury
Trivia Time:– 1. Wattle 2. Ian Thorpe 3. Heather McKay 4. Surfers Paradise 5. Graceland 6. Hearts and Spades
NEXT MONTH’S SOCIAL We hope you thoroughly enjoy our September social. We look forward to seeing you next month for our next social on October 5. Have a safe and happy month. Take care and goodnight.
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