Monday, November 24, 2008

Tod Johnston And Peace Love This Week

Hey this week........
Saturday @ Ess Bar
Yes we are there.............................

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Tamworth Information



At www.TamworthCountryMusic.com.au you will find information all year round about Tamworth and the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Some Australian Country


Australian Country Music Links Page

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Mate's Pages Online

Our Mates Websites

It's a remarkable story of talent and dedication and the most remarkable part is that Carter and Carter have only just started.

Carter and Carter





Troy Cassar-Daley first visited the premier Country Music Festival at Tamworth as a 11 year old boy.. In 2005 he continues to go from strength to strength as both a songwriter and a singer, highly respected by all of his peers,

Troy’s Releases



Kasey Chambers walked away with her first ARIA award as a solo artist with her first solo project "The Captain" which won the coveted Best Country Album of the 1999 awards. She has not looked back since then with three platinum albums to date.

Kasey's Aussie releases



Graeme Connors the 1989 Song of the Year, "We've Done Us Proud', won Graeme the first of his 11 Golden Guitars. Here is his brand new website.

Graeme's Releases



Slim Dusty One of the most-awarded Australians ever, he was with one record company for more than 50 years and in 2000 released his official 100th album. The legend lives on ...

Slim Dusty Catalogue



Michael Fix Multi Golden Guitar Instrumental Winner, Michael owns and operates the Parkland Recording Studio in Brisbane, tours internationally and does seminars as well as compose library music.

Michael Fix Catalogue



Since 1997 Wayne Horsburgh has been based half the year in Branson, Missouri (the new home for live Country Music in the USA with 7 million visitors annually).

Wayne’s Albums



Kernaghan Family
Pages featuring
Ray, Lee and Tania

The Country Music Association of America has honoured our Australian country singer Lee Kernaghan with its first Global Artist Award. His sister Tania Kernaghan is our real country sweetheart.



Keith's Aussie Releases

Keith Urban



Labels and organizations who share our vision



Bellbird Music website

Bellbird Music One of Australia’s oldest and most substantial Country Music catalogues, Hadley Records, has been purchased by our new company, Bellbird Music who are reissuing these classics.

Bellbird Pages online



Compass Bros Records home of Adam Brand, Melinda Schneider, Brendon Walmsley and Michael Carr, a Golden Guitar winning stable of artists.

Compass Bros Artists



Country Music Association of Australia

The Country Music Association
of Australia
, The Peak body representing Australia's professional Country Music Industry.


Skaggs Family Records Born in 1997, SFR have released Grammy nominated classics, (4 of which earned the revered award) and opened the label to a variety of other musical artists – keeping the emphasis on bluegrass and other forms of roots music

Skaggs Family Page



Our thanks to the following artists who link to our site for online sales





Johnny Ashcroft, wrote and recorded "Little Boy Lost". Over fifty years ago, Johnny Ashcroft transformed himself from a yodelling, guitar-strumming hillbilly recording artist, into Australia’s foremost modern country music singer / songwriter / entertainer and with Gay Kayler formed Australia’s most formidable modern country duo.


'Since the release of his self titled debut in July 1998, Adam Brand has quickly become one of Australia's favourite country music artists. He has received platinum and gold albums, and 8 Golden Guitar Awards.


Mike Carr is one of Australia's most prolific, respected & in-demand songwriters in country music today and is increasingly attracting attention as a singer, as well as songwriter and larrikin live performer.


One of Australia's most enduring recording artists Johnny Chester began his career in 1961 on the Melbourne based W&G label. Since then he has recorded twenty eight albums, over fifty singles and notched up sales in the hundreds of thousands


North Coast of NSW's Cedar Creek Band performs various styles of music, including its unique blend of Western Swing, Contemporary Country and Country Rock


Darren Coggan, was named 'Australian Independent Male Vocalist of the Year' at the '2003 Telstra Southern Stars Australian Independent Country Music Awards' held in Mildura, Victoria


Dianna Corcoran is an artist of great promise. Little Bit Crazy is just the beginning for this talented, determined and remarkable young woman. New Talent Golden Guitar winner 2004.


Pat Drummond A balladeer and songwriter whose songs about real people capture the Australian spirit. Most recently he has been producing the Naked Poets collections.


Tamworth born and bred, Felicity Urquhart has emerged as a highly competent song stylist bringing her own distinctive musical stamp to everything she does.


Donna Fisk and Michael Cristian are a driving force in the future of Australian Country Music – world class songwriting, musicianship, production and vocals with an amazing diversity from pure country to contemporary


Her music comes from the heart and brings with it a soulful understanding that draws her audiences near. Originally from Western Australia, Nicki Gillis' commitment & passion to her profession saw her relocate to the East Coast to help develop her career.


January 2003 Frank Ifield was elevated to the Roll of Renown and acknowledged as "...one of our earliest successful country artists...among the first from Australia to gain widespread international fame.".


Find out all about Karen Lynne the Country/Folk singer ... The Pat Drummond & Karen Lynne" Duo .and a great Bluegrass band. This site also includes a short Biography and other information.


In 1997, Karen O'Shea co-wrote and recorded "I Can Fly" with Star Maker winner Lyn Bowtell. Now together with Kate Ballantyne they have formed Bella, 2 times Winner Duo Golden Guitar 2004 & 2005.


Shane Flew was a 'singing' drummer in an original country rock band and in the past 25 years, has performed with John Williamson, The Flood, Graeme Connors, Felicity, Troy Cassar-Daley, and more.


Until now we've had to accept Jim Haynes's story that he born in a "well-worn, white washed, weatherboard shack in Waratah St, West Weelabarabak, with a well- watered wattle by the window at the back!"


Dean Perrett is one of the leading artists on the traditional side of Australian Country Music, having established himself as one of bush balladry’s shining singer/songwriters with strong lyrics and catchy melodies for songs written from Dean’s experiences in the cattle industry.


Melinda Schneider's journey across an engaging emotional terrain - continues with album four, Stronger - her first recordings since taking out the two most prestigious gongs at the Tamworth Country Music Awards...


The Sensitive New Age Cowpersons is a four piece comedy bluegrass band from Perth, Western Australia Since 1994, the band has gone on to become firm favourites at major music festivals Australia wide


Sara Storer is unique. Her music embodies the heart of the Australian bush and its people; it is fresh, appealing, honest and compelling. Beautiful Circle, is a 7 time Golden Guitar winner!


The Sunny Cowgirls’ songs are authentic stories of outback life and bloody hard work, coupled with universal themes of longing for love and romance while keeping your favourite Ute on the road - all told with their unique, sisterly sense of humour.


Mark Tempany is a multi award-winning singer, songwriter, and performer. Sweet, pure melodies with emotive and intimate lyrics, making his live and recorded performances absolutely unique


“It was an absolute pleasure to hear the result of what has gone on in the last 12 months of Alex Watt’s life. The development of his craft through a lot of hard work has resulted in a good album” Nick Erby CMR Network.


Jeanette Wormald is inspired by the land's people, environment and colours. Her fresh, feminine style has won awards and critical acclaim for its celebration of Australia's colonial and indigenous heritage.


One of our country's finest singer songwriters, multi Golden Guitar winner Brendon Walmsley has now honed and developed his music over three critically acclaimed and successful albums


John Williamson has released more than 20 albums, and 4 DVDs. John was the first Australian artist to consistently bring songs of the bush to city audiences as well as traditional country followers and was elevated to the Country Music Roll of Renown in January 1997.
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Saturday, November 15, 2008

Tod Johnston and 6pr Big Weekend

November 15
Now that was a big one for me.
The band performed on Friday at teh Old Bailey - Saturday at the Ess Bar.
6pr was just a hoot with the elemant of madness with the singing on Sunday's show.
Brilliant.
Now for thios week coming....
The band will; be performing at corporate functions over the next week with Christmas events.
We will be back at the Ess Bar on November 29 - hope to see you there.
What ever happens, enjoy the week and start your shopping now!!!
Cheers
Tod

Big Weekend