Green to Go

Fabulous response to the Andrews Sisters show which finished a week ago.  No encore season for this one.  However, there are 3 encore seasons coming up ....Beginning with

• TO BE SHORE TO SHORE - the annual Irish celebration - Sunday 15th March 3pm

     To Be Shore To Shore celebrates Irish culture and character with a variety of Song, Tunes, Poetry and spoken Word.  Past audiences have agreed that this is a thoughtful celebration, always good for a few laughs, and a pleasant alternative to the typical raucous pub-style ‘knees-up’ often associated with St Pat’s day.

     Included in the show is Maureen’s highly acclaimed “Borderless” presentation – an account of female Irish settlement in Australia and how it shaped Australian culture and society. The presentation contains plenty of little-known facts, stories, and anecdotes interspersed with original songs –   It has received wide acclaim at a number of festivals, events, folk clubs, and dedicated concerts.

     But whether you have Irish ancestry or not, Borderless is a fascinating look into Australia’s past and present.

Guest musicians are Gary Roberts and Peter Smith – both well-known in the local folk community.  Guest artists include:  Celtic chorus group Heart of Erin;  young up-and-coming fiddler Manon: with poetry and readings from Louise Costello and Roslyn McDonald.

at The Dungeon, 608 Glebe Road, Adamstown.  Tickets are $23 at the door or discounted tickets ($18) are available online at www.ticketebo.com.au/irish . Tickets include Light refreshments  

• CRAZY:  The life and music of PATSY CLINE

 This show is having it's fourth Season this year - last year, over 500 people at The Buttai Barn gave it a resounding 'thumbs up'.  Another encore run at the barn on 23 + 25 March {Tix $41 include morning tea and lunch.  BOOKINGS:  4930 3153} ..... PLUS 

....a boutique show on April 19th at the Blackbird Artisan Bakery, in the old Maitland Gaol, East Maitland 6pm {Tix $50  including gourmet supper. - prepaid tickets just $40.  BOOKINGS: Carolyn on 0408 305 445}  

• 50's DIVA FEVER  ..... 

the music and stories of the female hitmakers through the 50's - such as Peggy Lee, Debbie Reynolds, Connie Francis, and many many more  - audiences who saw this show last year just loved it!  You will too.  At the Buttai Barn 11, 12, 13 May details same as above.......PLUS......April 26 The Dungeon Adamstown Tix $25 at the door or $20 for prepaid  

 

A Quarter to Shine

Happy New Year!
I usually hit the ground running at the start of a new year .....this year I've hit the ground - but can't say I'm running yet.  Still recovering from a very big 2014.  Nevertheless, there are some great projects in the pipeline and happening in the first quarter {I'll think about the next quarter another day!}
Coming Up:

• Tribute to the Andrews Sisters  with Anousha Victoire and Su Morley, sharing the music and the stories of the trio - the most popular girl band in the first half of the 20th Century, reknowned for their incredibly tight harmonies.  No big band behind us though, we're concentrating on the vocals primarily with pared-back instrumentals.   At:  The Buttai Barn {bookings (02) 4930-3153} 25th + 26th February 11am  Tickets $40 incl morning tea and lunch ...     AND  The Dungeon Sun 1st March, 3pm Tickets $25 at the door/$20 online tickets
• To Be Shore to Shore on the [almost] eve of St Patricks Day, here is a taste of Ireland in  typical irish craic with a selection of songs, tunes, story, and poetry.  Featuring the BORDERLESS presentation - an account of female Irish Settlement into Australia told in story and original song.  Plus guest artists:  Heart of Erin[Celtic Chorus], young up-and-coming fiddler Manon,  and additional musicians, poet to be confirmed  At:  The Dungeon, Adamstown  Sun 15th March 3pm  Tickets $23 at the door/ $18 online tickets
• 50's Diva Fever  a nostalgic look at the female vocalists of the 1950's - an era where boy-bands and male singers were 'flavour of the decade', and female artists had to be stand-outs to top the charts.  They were, and they did! You'll hear the songs and stories from artists such as Julie London, Eartha Kitt, Peggy Lee, Etta James, Connie Francis, Blossom Dearie and many more.   Featuring Maureen O'Brien with the support of Robbie Long on guitar and Dave Pudney on Double Bass.   At:  The Dungeon, Adamstown  Sun 26th April 2.30pm  Tickets $25 at the door/ $20 online tickets .... AND  The Buttai Barn 11, 12, 13 May 11am  Tickets $40 incl morning tea and lunch  {bookings direct only (02) 4930-3153}