Who are we?...
Welcome to the Bendigo Folk Club website. Our club supports acoustic music
in our local region. We do this by engaging a variety of different styles
of music and always recognising traditional cultures. We foster a listening
audience. This acknowledges our undivided support to both established and
emerging talent.
Wednesday September 1st
The Club's AGM and Club Night
Friday September 3rd
Dirtbird and The Bill Jackson Trio
November 5th, 6th & 7th
Zingaro
Geoff Byron (President)
Simon Dillon (Secretary)
Michael Hockley (Treasurer)
Graham Borrell
Peter Sheehan
Ken Hamilton
Lisa Dullard
Prue McKechnie
Some Interesting Links
Radio Folk - Phoenix FM 106.7FM
The Bendigo Folk Club's own Simon Dillon presents his weekly music radio program on Phoenix FM, Tuesday evenings 10 to 12. Tune in to hear lots of past and future BFC guest artists. This program is also streamed live here
Tick Tock Boom Chick - Friends playing Klezmer and Eastern European music in Castlemaine and Bendigo
Old Timey Sessions
At the Savaoi Hotel Hepburn Springs. The second Sunday of each and every month, from 3pm to 6pm (ish)
All levels of players welcome.
The Blarney Bulletin - From Kevin 'Blarney' McCarthy
Hear Mike Harding's - BBC Radio 2 Folk & Acoustic Radio Show. This is a fantastic weekly showcase of folk music from the UK. Click on the "Listen" link.
Hear Colum Sand's - BBC Radio Ulster Folk Club Show. Another great listen from this regular visitor to Australia. Click on the "Folk Club" link.
Music Deli - Australian ABC's premier folk music program. Listen to the weekly archives.
Woodsongs folksinger Michael Johnathon's official website of the WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour. Including a fantastic archive of live performances.
Geoff Morris' - World Wide Bluegrass Radio Show.
Bendigo's own Mr Morris broadcasting from Bendigo to the US and then to the world via the internet. Geoff is on air on Friday's from 10pm to 1am and on Tuesdays from 3pm to 5pm (AEST).
Wednesday September 1st, 2010
The Club AGM, followed by our Club Night
The Club celebrates the completion of our 6th year on this night with our AGM
commencing at 7pm. Please come along and be a witness to this very important
part of our evolution.
We are always looking for people who want to take the next step and be a part
of our Committee. If you think that
this may be you, please contact us.
However, do not think that by turning up on the night of the AGM, you may find yourself
being pressured into a Committee job. We would prefer you to come along and share
in the achievements and future of the Club, without fear.
Following the AGM we will conduct our monthly Club Night. These evenings provide
members and guests with an opportunity to share their music in a friendly and
supportive atmosphere. These night's attract novices performing for the first
time outside of the comfort of their bedrooms, and seasoned artists. Many friends
are made and ongoing collaborations are established.
If you are not a muso, you are welcome as well, you can come along and listen
and enjoy the music and friendship.
Come along, listen, participate. All in exchange for a gold coin donation.
Under the Grandstand, Queen Elizabeth Oval View Street, from 7:00 pm.
Details here.
Friday September 3rd, 2010
Dirtbird and The Bill Jackson Trio
Under the Grandstand, Queen Elizabeth Oval View Street, 8:00pm for an 8:15pm start.
All the details here.
YouTube of the Week
This week's YouTube of the Week from Hayden and Daidei and the Blue Mosquitos performing at 2010 Newstead Live
Previous weekly winners: From Richard and a kid with a uke
From Mark Jackson and The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
From Hamish Davidson: an interesting interpretation of Crazy.
If you have a suggestion for a BFC YouTube of the Week, us with the link.
Standing Orders
Our Club Nights occur on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 7:30 pm to stumps.
Sharing songs, tales and poems. For newcomers, regulars and people who want to listen.
Most Bendigo Folk Club events take place Under the Grandstand at the Queen Elizabeth Oval, View St Bendigo and our concerts commence at 8:00pm.
Memberships
The success of the Club rests with the commitment of our members. One way of committing is to sign up as members. Details at our Member's Page.
ABC Central Vic 91.1
Jonathan Ridnell and the team at our local ABC station have been great supporters of the Club since our inception.
BFC Members Music Lessons
Gillian Frances - Fiddle Lessons, beginner to intermediate. Details here.