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A.B.B.A.  Balladeer Concerts/Showcases & Independent Concerts Tamworth 2012
Venue: Balladeers Homestead (Salvation Army Hall - 328 Goonoo Goonoo Road Tamworth.)
The “Balladeers Homestead” once again presents a big week of the finest entertainment.
FOOD, TEA/COFFEE/COLD DRINKS, PARKING AVAILABLE
There will be a kiosk running at the hall every day with food and drinks operated by the Salvos and plenty of parking around the back of the hall.

THE A.B.B.A. TAMWORTH FESTIVAL OFFICE
Membership Inquiries/Product/Tickets etc
Contact Us re any queries.... info@bushballadeers.com.au

THE BALLADEERS HOMESTEAD 2012
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In January 2012 the A.B.B.A. continues to bring the members and supporters excellent bush ballad and variety shows at the “Balladeers Homestead”.
The "Balladeers Homestead" will operate from Friday 20th - Friday 27th January. Once again the Salvos will operate their canteen from Monday 23rd – Friday 27th with quality hot and cold food, snacks and drinks at a very reasonable price.
Please support them if you can.

Please see Brochure (PDF) attached of all shows confirmed to appear at the Balladeers Homestead 2012.

BROCHURE (PDF) 603kb download
Please feel free to print PDF brochure and give to friends to help promote The Balladeers Homestead and the Concerts taking place during the 2012 Tamworth Festival.
Also if you wish to distribute these Brochures in capacity to festivals, or shows, event/s you are attending, please contact us info@bushballadeers.com.au and we are happy to forward brochures to you.
Thankyou for your support of Australian Bush Ballad Music and the Artists.

‘The Balladeers Homestead’
(The Salvation Army Complex)
328 Goonoo Goonoo Road, Tamworth NSW 2340.

CONFIRMED SHOWS January 2012
All artists appearing on the ABBA Concerts, Independant Artists Concerts & ABBA Member Showcases will be posted by mid November 2011.

FRIDAY 20th January 2012

9am — ‘BANJO & HENRY’ Song & Verse (with Graham Rodger & Peter Coad)
Banjo & Henry features the great works of Banjo Paterson and Henry Lawson in song and verse. These legendary works such as “Sweeny”, “Man From Snowy River”, “Bush Christening”, and many more will be performed by Australia’s talented singer song writers Graham Rodger, Peter Coad and The Coad Sisters.
$15 ($12 A.B.B.A. members)

1pm - THE BALLADEER ROAD SHOW - (Tom Maxwell, Len Teelow, Slim Newton, Sharon Smith, Barry K. & Lin Chandler, Ged & Trudy Hintz, Alan Lavender & Pat Brown) All Australian material.
The Balladeer Road Show brings together some of our popular touring balladeers, Tom Maxwell, Len Teelow, Slim Newton, Sharon Smith, Barry K. & Lin Chandler, Ged & Trudy Hintz, Alan Lavender & Pat Brown. These fine artists will be performing songs from their albums, along with some of your all-time favourites.
$15 ($12 A.B.B.A. members)

5pm —A.B.B.A. MEMBERS SHOWCASE with host Graham Butterworth.
Gus Helm, Pat Brown Jnr, Evan Platschinda, Kay Butterworth, Graham Butterworth, Rod Brandt, Venessa Waara, Keith Pfitzner, Keith & Margaret Broad, Cheryl Lethlean, Kathy Coleman, Lorraine Pfitzner, Col Taylor, Roger Green, Gavan Arden, Paul Seils, Col Edmonds, Rod Williams, Bryce Walley & Mark Scofield.
$2 Donation.

SATURDAY 21st

9am — BUDDY WILLIAMS REMEMBERED. Peter Coad, Lorraine Pfitzner, Trevor Tolton, Ashley Cook, Ron Sadler, Pete Smith, Jay Podger, The Coad Sisters, and Judy Stevens. Band 'The Overlanders', Host Garry Coxhead.
Buddy Williams Remembered salutes the music of one of Australia’s legendary touring artists Buddy Williams. Peter Coad, Lorraine Pfitzner, Trevor Tolton, Ashley Cook, Ron Sadler, Pete Smith, Jay Podger, The Coad Sisters and Judy Stevens, will sing some of Buddy’s greatest songs, “The Little Red Bonnet”, and the “Overlander Trail”, to name just a few.
$15 ($12 A.B.B.A. members)

1pm — KEITH JAMIESON, ALISHA SMITH & FRIENDS
Artists: Keith Jamieson/Alisha Smith, Caitlyn Jane Jamieson, Neville Anderson, Reg Poole, Allan Luscombe, Ted Thompson, and a fair dinkum country yodeller young Alice Benfer.
Keith Jamieson, Alisha Smith and Friends will once again present a great concert line up with the talents of, Keith Jamieson, Alisha Smith, Caitlyn Jane Jamieson, Neville Anderson, Reg Poole, Allan Luscombe, Ted Thompson and a fair dinkum country yodeller young Alice Benfer.
Show info 0427 731 088 tickets at the door.
BALLAD / COUNTRY FAIR DINKUM STYLE
$15 ($12 A.B.B.A. members)

7.00pm DIANNE LINDSAY — MEMORIES TRAIL SHOW.
Dianne presents a wonderful evening's entertainment of songs & music of our country music pioneers. A night jam-packed with artists including some of Dianne's family, supported by a full band.
Admission $15 ($12 A.B.B.A. members)

SUNDAY 22nd

1pm —RUNAWAY DIXIE (Jim Hermel, Virginia & Lynette Coad) with special guests Dean Perrett, Taylor Pfeiffer, Peter Coad, Big Mal Coad & Brian Letton.
The Award winning act, Runaway Dixie will once again present an afternoon of Gospel, Bluegrass and Ballads. Jim Hermel, Virginia & Lynette Coad are joined on stage by special guests Dean Perrett, Taylor Pfeiffer, Peter Coad, Big Mal Coad and Brian Letton.
Admission $15 ($12 A.B.B.A. members)

7pm —A.B.B.A. REG LINDSAY BRONZE BUST FUNDRAISER
Artists: Dianne Lindsay & Sisters, Peter Simpson, Terry Gordon, Lorraine Pfitzner, Bruce McCumstie, Jeff Brown, Kalesti Butler, Reg Poole & Chad Morgan.
A.B.B.A Reg Lindsay Bronze Bust Fundraiser will feature a great line up of artists who are all donating their time to this worthy cause. This year’s artists will be, Dianne Lindsay & Sisters, Peter Simpson, Terry Gordon, Lorraine Pfitzner, Bruce McCumstie, Jeff Brown, Kalesti Butler, Reg Poole, Gavan Arden...Plus a Special Surprise Guest. All funds raised at this big event go to the Reg Lindsay Bronze Bust.
Admission $15 donation.

MONDAY 23rd

8am - 8.30am HOMESTEAD BREAKFAST ( Poems 'n' Ballads' - (Salvo Canteen open for Breakfast)
Artists:Rhymer from Ryde & Allan Lavender
"The Balladeers Homestead" has breakfasts available supplied by the Salvation Army Staff. The area is in the 'Foyer & Outdoor' of the Salvation Army Complex. Meals are modestly priced. Enjoy breakfast whilst being entertained for a half hour by a bush poet and a balladeer between 8am - 8.30am.

9am — COAD COUNTRY CONCERT. Peter, Virginia & Lynette Coad, Big Mal Coad, & Jim Hermel.
The Coad Country Concert returns with a fun filled show, featuring the award winning talents of Peter Coad, Virginia & Lynette Coad, Big Mal Coad, & Jim Hermel. Fresh back from a five week tour of the USA these talented singer songwriters and multi instrumentalists will be performing songs for their many albums, plus favourites, with a laugh or two along the way.
Admission $15 ($12 A.B.B.A. members)

1pm — A.B.B.A. LADIES OF COUNTRY
Host Lorraine Pfitzner. Artists: Trudy Hintz, Lyn Manning, Lorraine Pfitzner, Anita Ree, Johanna Hemara, Sharon Smith, Cheryl Lethlean, Lana Ross, Lynette Guest, Melissa Bajric.
Ladies Of Country once again presents some of our very talented female artists, Lorraine Pfitzner, Trudy Hintz, Lyn Manning, Anita Ree, Johanna Hemara, Sharon Smith, Cheryl Lethlean, Lana Ross, Lynette Guest, Melissa Bajric. The show features a big variety of ballads and yodelling, along with the talents of our lady singer song writers.
Admission $15 ($12 A.B.B.A. members)

(THE BUSH BALLADEERS STAR QUEST previously listed at this time Cancelled due to insufficient entries)

5pm — A.B.B.A. MEMBERS SHOWCASE. Hosts Lorraine Pfitzner & Ron Morgan.
Vicki Walsh, Gus Helm, Alf & Rhonda Hatch, Col Taylor, Venessa Waara, Mal & Janet Gallagher, Ben Holder, Lorraine Pfitzner, Ron Morgan, Graeme Coates, Trent Holder, Ken Lindsay, Tom Manning, Phil Manning, Brothers 3, Allan Luscombe, Rebel, Ted Thompson, Arnie Crowe, Dorrie Muller.
$2 Donation.

TUESDAY 24th

8am - 8.30am HOMESTEAD BREAKFAST ( Poems 'n' Ballads' - (Salvo Canteen open for Breakfast)
Artists: Rhymer from Ryde & Paul Seils
"The Balladeers Homestead" has breakfasts available supplied by the Salvation Army Staff. The area is in the 'Foyer & Outdoor' of the Salvation Army Complex. Meals are modestly priced. Enjoy breakfast whilst being entertained for a half hour by a bush poet and a balladeer between 8am - 8.30am.

9am — A.B.B.A. STAR QUEST WINNERS SHOW.
Host Anita Ree. Sharon Smith, Kalesti Butler, Greg Bain, Rachel Richards, Matt Manning. Special guests: Kimberley Cook, Trevor Tolton & Trent Holder.
A.B.B.A. Star Quest Winners Show brings you some of the past winners of the Balladeers Star Quest. This year will feature the very talented Anita Ree, Sharon Smith, Kalesti Butler, Greg Bain, Rachel Richards, Matt Manning. These young Australian artists have done the A.B.B.A. proud since winning the Balladeer Star Quest. Joining them on the show will be special guests: Kimberley Cook, Trent Holder & Trevor Tolton.
$15 ($12 A.B.B.A. members)

1pm — CHARLEY BOYTER & FRIENDS.
Artists: Charley Boyter, Bruce O’Hara, Neville Anderson, Gavan Arden, Michael Tyne steel and dobro, Ben Kelly bass and Tony Macklin on drums.
Charley Boyter and Friends features the legend of bush ballad guitar Charley Boyter on guitar and vocals, Michael Tyne on steel and dobro, Bruce O’Hara on guitar and vocal, Neville Anderson with songs from his new “Lonely Places” album, including chart singles “Bar Room Blues:“ and “The Graves of Camoolweal”. Gavan Arden, veteran Victorian bush ballad singer song writer will be preforming songs from his albums. Ben Kelly playing bass guitar and Tony Macklin on drums.
$15 ($12 A.B.B.A. members)

5pm — A.B.B.A. MEMBERS SHOWCASE. Host Ron Sadler. Henry Hollis, Bob & Gloria Sanderson, Mary Dryden, Rod Brandt, Len Connor, Jeanne Connor, Don Ritching, Alf & Rhonda Hatch, Sonny Lambourne, Mal & Janet Gallagher, Ivan Kovac, Rhymer from Ryde, Cheryl Lethlean, Roger Green, Rebel, Ron Sadler, Gavan Arden, Ron Gallagher, Evan Platschinda & Mark Scofield.
$2 Donation.

WEDNESDAY 25th

8am - 8.30am HOMESTEAD BREAKFAST ( Poems 'n' Ballads' - (Salvo Canteen open for Breakfast)
Artists: Rhymer from Ryde & Judy Stevens
"The Balladeers Homestead" has breakfasts available supplied by the Salvation Army Staff. The area is in the 'Foyer & Outdoor' of the Salvation Army Complex. Meals are modestly priced. Enjoy breakfast whilst being entertained for a half hour by a bush poet and a balladeer between 8am - 8.30am.

9am — A.B.B.A. PICKIN’ ON BALLADS —(Instrumentals & Songs)
Host Charley Boyter. Charley Boyter, Trevor Tolton, Tom Maxwell, Pat Brown, Col Edmonds, Amos Morris, Jeff Brown, Greg Bain, Ashley Cook & Trent Holder.
Pickin’ On Ballads is a not to be missed gem for the fans of bush ballad guitar, and features a great selection of ballads, preformed on the day as instrumentals along with some vocal renditions of classic ballad songs. Artists appearing are, Charley Boyter, Trevor Tolton, Tom Maxwell, Pat Brown, Amos Morris, Jeff Brown, Greg Bain, Ashley Cook & Trent Holder.
$15 ($12 A.B.B.A. members)

1pm — ERNIE CONSTANCE CURRAWONG COUNTRY SHOW.
Artists: Ernie Constance, Charley Boyter. Special guest, Lex K.
Ernie Constance Currawong Country Show returns to The Balladeers Homestead and once more you will be delighted by the songs from this award winning dinkum bushman’s pen. Joining Ernie will be guitar legend Charley Boyter, who has just returned from the USA where he was Inducted into Iowa Traditional Country Music Hall. This guitar great will once again thrill the ordinance with his fine renditions of classic songs. Special guest Lex K. will be performing songs from his album along with many other favourites.
Admission $15

5pm—A.B.B.A. MEMBERS SHOWCASE. Host Graham Butterworth. Bryce Walley, Allan Lavender, Ben Holder, Trent Holder, Graeme Coates, Graham Butterworth, Kay Butterworth, Ron Sadler, Keith Pfitzner, Ken Lindsay, Tom Manning, Phil Manning, Brothers 3, Merv Webster, John Battle, Alan Neal, Angus Gill, Len Teelow, Kathy Coleman, Paul Seils.
$2 Donation.

THURSDAY 26th

8am - 8.30am HOMESTEAD BREAKFAST ( Poems 'n' Ballads' - (Salvo Canteen open for Breakfast)
Artists: Rhymer from Ryde & Graeme Coates
"The Balladeers Homestead" has breakfasts available supplied by the Salvation Army Staff. The area is in the 'Foyer & Outdoor' of the Salvation Army Complex. Meals are modestly priced. Enjoy breakfast whilst being entertained for a half hour by a bush poet and a balladeer between 8am - 8.30am.

9am — DIANNE LINDSAY & PETER SIMPSON SHOW. $15 ($12 A.B.B.A. members)
Presenting in concert great Australian country songs and some of your
favourite country music.

1pm —A.B.B.A. SLIM, BAZZA & STAN TRIBUTE SHOW.
Host Lyn Manning. Artists: Dean Perrett, Charley Boyter, Ernie Constance, Graham Rodger, Sharon Smith, Doug McIntyre, Rachel Richards, Clarrie Weller, Kalesti Butler & Alisha Smith.
Slim, Bazza and Stan Tribute Show has remained a favourite at The Balladeers Homestead. This year will see Dean Perrett, Charley Boyter, Ernie Constance, Graham Rodger, Sharon Smith, Doug McIntyre, Rachel Richards, Clarrie Weller, Kalesti Butler & Alisha Smith take to the stage to sing and play the songs of these three Australian greats, Slim Dusty, Barry Thornton and Stan Coster.
$ 15 ($12 A.B.B.A. members)

5pm —A.B.B.A. MEMBERS SHOWCASE. Host Ron Sadler. Henry Hollis, Bob & Gloria Sanderson, Mary Dryden, Len Connor, Jeanne Connor, Keith & Margaret Broad, Don Ritching, Sonny Lambourne, Ivan Kovac, Allan Luscombe, Ted Thompson, Arnie Crowe, Ron Gallagher, John Battle, Merv Webster, Alan Neal, Rhymer from Ryde, Ron Sadler, Dorrie Muller, Angus Gill. $2 Donation.

FRIDAY 27th
8am - 8.30am HOMESTEAD BREAKFAST ( Poems 'n' Ballads' - (Salvo Canteen open for Breakfast)
Artists: Graeme Johnson & Ted Thompson
"The Balladeers Homestead" has breakfasts available supplied by the Salvation Army Staff. The area is in the 'Foyer & Outdoor' of the Salvation Army Complex. Meals are modestly priced. Enjoy breakfast whilst being entertained for a half hour by a bush poet and a balladeer between 8am - 8.30am.

9am— YODELLING SPECTACULAR. Host Peter Coad.
The Yodelling Spectacular has over the years brought together on stage some of Australia’s finest yodelling talent, and this year is no exception, with the talents of Laura Downing, Jamie Davis, Lynette Guest, Pete Smith, Johanna Hemara, Taylor Pfeiffer, Jay Podger & Virginia Coad, you’re assured of a morning you’ll remember.
$15 ($12 A.B.B.A. members)

1pm —A.B.B.A. A.C.M.F. HALL FUNDRAISER (Fundraiser for Tamworth Hall of Fame) Host Lorraine Pfitzner. Artists: Reg Poole, Greg Bain, Lorraine Pfitzner, Ginger Cox, Trudy & Ged Hintz, Angus Gill, Rod Walker, Ken Lindsay, Clarrie Weller & Kalesti Butler.
A.C.M.F Hall Fundraiser will once again present another great concert at The Balladeers Homestead. This is a fundraiser and all proceeds raised go to the A.C.M.F Hall. All the artists who appear on the concert have donated their time to this worthy project. Appearing this year are, Ginger Cox, Reg Poole, Greg Bain, Lorraine Pfitzner, Trudy & Ged Hintz, Angus Gill, Rod Walker, Ken Lindsay, Clarrie Weller and Kalesti Butler.
$15 donation.

7pm —The Not So Dusty II Concert (The Bushies Tribute To Slim Dusty )
The Not So Dusty II Concert (The Bushies Tribute To Slim Dusty ) at the Balladeers Homestead on the 27th January (7pm start) is really shaping up to be a very special night!
The list of artists performing their Slim tributes at the Not So Dusty concert keeps growing daily. The special guests performing on the night already include Keith Jamieson, Jim Haynes, Jeff Brown, Peter Denahy, Amos Morris, Tom Maxwell, Trevor Adamson, Peter Coad & the Coad Sisters, Tracey Coster, Reg Poole and Charley Boyter with more guests to be announced closer to the event. The night will hosted by Slim and Joy's son and daughter Anne & David Kirkpatrick. Tickets are now available online or in person through the Tamworth Tourism Office...but anyone interested should hurry as there is only one show and only a limited number of tickets available. The organisers ...Slim Dusty Enterprises will donate all profits from the night to the Slim Dusty Foundation.
All profits will go to assisting the Slim Dusty Foundation in Kempsey.
Tickets $20 ($17 for ABBA members)

SATURDAY 28th
A.B.B.A. AGM 2pm. Auditorium area.

AIR— CONDITIONED VENUE.

Salvation Army Canteen caters from Monday 23rd to Friday 27th of January.
All artists appearing on the ABBA Concerts, Independant Artists Concerts & ABBA Member Showcases will be posted by mid November 2011.

FROG & TOAD FUNCTION CENTRE

The Frog and Toad Function Centre situated at Comfort Inn Hallmark, 236 Goonoo Goonoo Road, Tamworth is the place to be during the 2012 Tamworth Country Music Festival. There will be 5 days packed full of entertainment on offer with a wide variety of showcases being presented to meet the musical tastes of anyone who likes their music “Country”. Check out below some of the shows on offer.

Monday 23rd January 10am to 1pm – Jeff Brown Show
Golden Guitar winner, Jeff Brown will be performing two of his own concerts at the Frog & Toad during this year's Tamworth Festival. Accompanied by talented guitarist Ricky Shipp, Jeff will deliver all your favourite Bush Ballads, trucking songs and songs about life on the land with quality & sincerity. If you love Traditional Country music, don't miss Jeff Brown and Ricky Shipp. Adults $15.00. Tickets at the door. 

Monday 23rd January 8pm to 11pm – Where Country Began
This show has been extremely popular on previous occasions. Some of your favorite Country Music Artists digging back into their archive of special songs to perform for you early Country Music that inspired them to walk the Country Music Road. This year Stuie French and Camille Te Nahu, Karen Lynne and Martin Louis, Amber Joy Poulton, Peter Pratt and Dean Perrett share the classic songs that are their country roots. Adults $18. Tickets at the door and from Destination Tamworth.

Tuesday 24th January 10am to 1pm
– Two Old Mates
An established show that people look forward to at the Frog & Toad each year is when good mates Dean Perrett and Jeff Brown get together for their ‘Two Old Mates Show’. A show with Dean and Jeff performing the great Bush Ballad Songs you know them for, then getting together on stage to sing some of their favourite numbers and all time classics. This show is always a highlight for fans of traditional country music. Talented guitarist Ricky Shipp will also be there to add his magical touch to their songs. Adults $15. Tickets at the door and from Destination Tamworth.

Tuesday 24th January 4pm to 7pm
– The Rod Williams Country Music Show
Featuring “Australia’s Country Music Gentleman” The Ultimate Showman Rod Williams, returns to Tamworth after a quarter of a Century. Also starring “The Princess of Country Music” Melissa Partridge, and the Award Winning Duo of Bush Ballads Ged & Trudy Hintz. A great afternoon of Country Music, showcasing Traditional Country and Bush Ballads. For the first time ever, with any CD purchase you will receive free of charge an A4 Color Photo of yourself together with the artist, printed, signed and laminated before you leave the Show. Lucky Door Prizes. Adults $15. Tickets at the door.

Wednesday 25th January 10am to 1pm – Anita Ree Acoustic Australia
Featuring Anita Ree with Special Guests Bec Hance and Kalesti Butler. A fun morning of acoustic Australian story songs and yarns. A story and a laugh for all. Adults $15. Tickets at the door and from Destination Tamworth.

Wednesday 25th January 3pm to 6pm – Pages of the Past CD Launch
The Frog and Toad will be an interesting place to be today as Toowoomba based singer/songwriter Alan Mackey releases his new CD "Pages of the Past". Alan's new album, contains all original compositions, features co-writes with Will Ogilvie "Northwards to the Sheds", Jack Sorensen "Condamine Bells", Kelly Dixon "Mist Upon The Buffel" and Colin Wilson "Make the Diamantina" plus Alan's Vietnam anthem "Marbles" and other gems. Alan's Special Guest on the show will be the one and only Ken "Chainsaw" Lindsay, fresh from the success of his great new CD "The Night I Saved John Wayne". Adults $12. Tickets at the door.    

Wednesday 25th January 8pm to 11pm – The Rod Williams Country Music Show
Rod Williams, Melissa Partridge and Ged & Trudy Hintz will present the same great concert as Tuesday afternoon. See Tuesday concert write up for details.

Thursday 26th January 10am to 1pm – Jeff Brown Show
Jeff Brown and Ricky Shipp will present the same great concert as Monday morning. See Monday concert write up for details

Thursday 26th January 8pm to 11pm
– A Touch of Australia
Enjoy an evening with South Australian storyteller John O'Dea. From Old Rusty Ute and Old Man in Little Boys Shoes to Ram in the Dam, Johno's songs tell stories of Australia and its people. Whether performing his own songs or other Australian classics, there is no mistaking the affinity Johno' has with this country. His unique voice and ability to paint a picture in song makes this a show not to be missed. A Touch of Australia is Johno's tribute to this land and its people. What a perfect way to finish Australia Day 2012. Adults $15. Tickets at the door.

Friday 27th January 10am to 1pm
- The Story Tellers
Dean Perrett and Peter Pratt bring country music lovers a show with a difference. Dean with his Bush Ballad style of storytelling, and Peter with his unique blend of western ballads and crooning which he has blended into his own song writing. Of recent years Dean and Peter have taken their show on the road in a successful touring format and the show has proved to be a very popular touring country music show. Adults $15. Tickets at the door and from Destination Tamworth.

Friday 27th January 3pm to 6pm
– Territory Voices
Ted Egan and Warren H Williams present “Territory Voices”, as a tribute to the late and great Ntjalka Gus Williams OAM (1937 – 2010) Warren's esteemed Dad, who was much-loved by all Country Music followers. Ted and Warren will present a unique array of songs about the people and the lifestyle of the Territory. Don't miss it, at the very friendly venue, the Frog and Toad. Adults $25.00. Tickets at the door and at Destination Tamworth.

Friday 27th January 8pm to 11pm
– The Rod Williams Country Music Show
Featuring “Australia’s Country Music Gentleman” The Ultimate Showman Rod Williams, returns to Tamworth after a quarter of a Century. Also starring “The Princess of Country Music” Melissa Partridge and “Australia’s Country Music Sweetheart” Singer/Songwriter Lana Ross. A great evening of Country Music, showcasing Traditional Country and Bush Ballads. For the first time ever, with any CD purchase you will receive free of charge an A4 Color Photo of yourself together with the artist, printed, signed and laminated before you leave the Show. Lucky Door Prizes. Adults $15. Tickets at the door

TAMWORTH FESTIVAL JANUARY 2012
“COUNTRY MUSIC SPECTACULAR”
Plus 'THE SPECIAL 'JOHNNY CASH' TRIBUTE
from BARRY K & LIN CHANDLER.
Special Guest appearance from WAYNE CHANDLER.
Guest Artists: Bush Balladeer Star Quest Winner 2011, KALESTI BUTLER, Award Winning Group, 'RUNAWAY DIXIE' &
TAPPIN TEDDY THOMPSON.
The last 1hr of the show is the 'TRIBUTE to 'JOHNNY CASH', The MAN IN BLACK. 3 hours in air-conditioned comfort.
Staged seating & a walk down memory lane with the original sounds of 'JOHNNY CASH' & THE TENNESSEE THREE.
Book on line at ww.capitoltheatretamworth.com.au or at the Tourist Information Centre, or at the door on the day. Tickets just $17. THURSDAY 26th JANUARY 2012
9.30am — 12.30pm
The Capitol Theatre, Centre Point Arcade, Peel Street, Tamworth. Phone 02 6767 5300.

REG POOLE
January 2012 - Tamworth Festival

Fri 20 3pm Gunbarrel...........City Bowls Club
Sat 21 1pm Tamworth Town Hall.... Roll Of Renown Concert
Sat 21 8-30 Pm Gunbarrel.... City Bowls Club
Sun 22 7 pm Reg Lindsay Fundraiser at ABBA
Mon 23 --4-30pm South Bowlo Club
Tues 24 -- 2pm K-Mart Plaza
Tues 24-- 7pm Farrer College
Wed 25 3pm ..Tribute Show City Bowls
Thur 26 1-30 pm..South Bowlo
Thur 26 8-30 Pm....Gunbarrel....City Bowls
Fri 27 1pm..ABBA Fundraiser
Fri 27 3 pm.. Gunbarrel City Bowls
Fri 27 7 pm Slim Dusty Cd Launch ABBA Homestead
Sat 28 1pm... K Mart Plaza
Sat 28 8-30 pm Gunbarrel...City Bowls
Sun 29 1-30 Till 8 pm... Last Roundup At South Bowlo..... Various Traditional Artists


KEITH JAMIESON, ALISHA SMITH & FRIENDS
SATURDAY 21st - Balladeers Homestead, 328 Goonoo Goonoo Road, Tamworth.
1pm
Artists: Keith jamieson/Alisha Smith, Caitlyn Jane Jamieson, Neville Anderson, Allan Luscombe, Reg Poole, Ted Thompson, and a fair dinkum country Yodeller young Alice Benfer
Show info 0427 731 088 tickets at the door $15.00
BALLAD / COUNTRY FAIR DINKUM STYLE


KALESTI BUTLER
JANUARY
TAMWORTH FESTIVAL
SAM SMYTH'S BUSH POETS & BALLADEERS
20th - 1010am - Tamworth City Bowling Club (3 Hour Show) Ad. $10

COUNTRY MUSIC SPECTACULAR, THE BALLADEERS SHOWCASE
22nd - 10am - Tamworth Community Centre (3 Hour Show) Ad. $20

CARTER & CARTER COUNTRY GOSPEL SHOW
22nd - 2pm - Capitol Theatre (2 Hour Show)

MEET N GREET COUNTRY AWARDS
23rd - 10am - Family Hotel (3 Hour Show)

COOKIES COOK UP
23rd - 1.30pm - LBS Studio (2 Hour Show)

SAM SMYTH'S BUSH POETS & BALLADEERS
24th - 755am - Tamworth City Bowling Club (3 Hour Show) Ad. $10

ABBA STAR QUEST WINNERS CONCERT
24th - 9am - The Balladeers Homestead (4 Hour Show)

ANITA REE ACOUSTIC AUSTRALIA
25th -10am - Frog & Toad Function Centre (3 Hour Show)

CMAA COUNTRY MUSIC ACADEMY GRADUATES PRESENT DUETS & LEGENDS, KALESTI BUTLER STARRING AS JOY MCKEAN
25th -4pm - The Pub (5 Hour Show)

BARRY K & LIN CHANDLER
26th -930am - Capital Theatre (3 Hour Show)

ABBA SLIM, BAZZA & STAN TRIBUTE SHOW
26th -1pm - The Balladeers Homestead (3 Hour Show)

SAM SMYTH'S BUSH POETS & BALLADEERS
27th - 1010am - Tamworth City Bowling Club (3 Hour Show) Ad. $10

COOKIES COOK UP
27th - 10am - LBS Studio (2 Hour Show)

ABBA ACMF (COUNTRY MUSIC HALL) FUNDRAISER CONCERT
27th - 1pm - The Balladeers Homestead

SAM SMYTH'S BUSH POETS & BALLADEERS
29th - 830am - Tamworth City Bowling Club (3 Hour Show) Ad. $10

FEBRUARY
BUNGENDORE COUNRY MUSTER, STAN COSTER MEMORIAL AUSTRALIAN BUSH BALLAD AWARDS
4th - 8pm - Bungendore Showgrounds Ad. $3
BUNGENDORE COUNRY MUSTER
5th - 10am - Bungendore Showgrounds (8 Hour Show) Ad. $30

JEFF BROWN
Tamworth Festival
Sunday 22nd Guest spot ABBA Homestead
Monday 23rd Frog & Toad 10am Start 3 hr Show
Tuesday 24th Frog & Toad with Dean Perrett 10am Start
Sam Smyth's Poets & Balladeers 8.05am
Wednesday 25th Sam Smyth's Poets & Balladeers 8.05am
Guest spot ABBA Homestead 10am
Thursday 26th Frog & Toad 10am Start 3 hr Show
Friday 27th Guest spot ABBA Homestead 7pm


Bowen & Clare
Mon 23rd
10am The TSA Stand, Inland Cafe Peel St
2.20pm The Coca Cola Stage
Tues 24th
11am The TSA Stand, Inland Cafe Peel St
2.30 Cookies Cook up Lindsay Butler Studio
6pm The Outback Bar Wests Leagues
Wed 25th
3pm The TSA Stand Inland Cafe Peel St
6.15pm The Outback Bar Wests Leagues
Thurs 26th
12pm The TSA Stand, Inland Cafe Peel St
2pm The Coca Cola Stage
Fri 27th
11.30am Cookies Cook up Lindsay Butler Studio
3pm The TSA Stand, Inland Cafe Peel St

GED & TRUDY HINTZ
Jan 2012
Friday 20th- ABBA Homestead-3.30pm
Saturday 21st-.City Bowls Club,with Sam Smythe-10.15am
Saturday 21st-Oasis Hotel-4 till 5 PM
Monday 23rd-City Bowls Club, with Sam Smythe-8.40am
Monday 23rd-Ladies of Country-2.30pm
Monday 23rd-Oasis Hotel- 5 till 6pm
Monday 23rd-Farrah College-after 6.30p
Tuesday 24th-Frog & Toad With Rod Williams-4 to 8pm
Wednesday 25th-Oasis Hotel-CD Launch-3 to 5pm ( two hour show )
Wednesday 25th-Frog & Toad with Rod Williams-8 to 11 PM
Thursday 26th-Farrah College-6.30 to 10.PM
Friday 27th-ACM Hall of Fame showcase-1.PM ?
Friday 27th-.Oasis Hotel- 6 to 8pm
Saturday 28th-Sam Smythe- 8.05 am
Saturday 28th-Farrah College-from 6.30 to 10pm
Sunday 29th -Sam Smythe-10.15am
Sunday 29th-Oasis Hotel-12 to 2pm
Feb 2012
Shows with Keith Jamieson TBA
Saturday 4th Finals at Bungendore
Sunday 5th Bungendore
March 2012
Saturday 10th-Ingoldsby School Fundraiser ( with Jammo & Alisha & Darryl Craft) 2 to 10pmSaturday 31 -.Caboolture Senior Citz with Heather Botica & Rob & Fay Dossell 1to 5pm

LANA ROSS
22nd January
Graham Rodgers Bush Ballad Show
Tamworth Community Centre
10.00AM

22nd January
Moonbi LBS Open Day
Moonbi LBS Studio
12.00PM

23rd January
Ladies of Country ABBA Homestead
1.00PM

24th January
LBS Morning Tea
10.00am

27th January
Rod Williams Show
Frog and Toad Centre
7.00PM

Lindsay Waddington
January
24th
2pm Kross Kut Records Showcase - Tamworth City Bowling Club. Bookings 02 6766 2804 or 0412 977 822
8pm Kross Kut Records Showcase - Tamworth City Bowling Club. Bookings 02 6766 2804 or 0412 977 822
27th
1.30pm The Bar Stool Tour - Belmore Park Function Centre, Gipps Street. Bookings Tourism Tamworth

Kross Kut Records Showcase *2x Shows
Tuesday 24th January
2pm - Tamworth City Bowling Club
8pm - Tamworth City Bowling Club
The Bar Stool Tour
Friday 27th January
1.30pm - Belmore Park Function Centre, Gipps Street


ERNIE CONSTANCE
NOVEMBER
Saturday 12 November Cooma RSL, Peter Coad & the Coad Sisters Show
Saturday 26 November Gidgee Coals Awards, Pittsworth, QLD
DECEMBER
Saturday 10 December Malua Bay Bowling Club, 7.30pm
JANUARY
Wednesday 25 January Currawong Country Show, ABBA Homestead, 1.00pm
Thursday 26 January Slim, Stan & Bazza Tribute Show, ABBA Homestead, 1.00pm
Thursday 26 January Marge Graham Show, Farrer Ag College, Tamworth, 8.00pm
MARCH
s aturday 17 March Terara Country Music Camp Out (Via Nowra NSW)
Sunday 18 March Terara Country Music Camp Out (Via Nowra NSW)

DEAN PERRETT

JANUARY 2012
TAMWORTH FESTIVAL
Sun 22- Balladeers Homestead, Tamworth (1pm)
Mon 23 – Frog & Toad Function Centre, Tamworth (8pm)
Tues 24 – Frog & Toad Function Centre, Tamworth (10am)
Tues 24 – The Longyard (TSA Awards) (7pm)
Thur 26 – Balladeers Homestead, Tamworth (1pm)
Thur 26 – TREC (guest spot on Troy Cassar-Daley Show) (4.30pm)
Fri 27 – Frog & Toad Function Centre, Tamworth (10am)
Fri 27 – Balladeers Homestead, Tamworth (7pm)

FEBRUARY 2012
Sat 4- Bungendore Country Muster, NSW
Sun 5 – Bungendore Country Muster, NSW

ASHLEY COOK

November - Qld Tour with Lindsay Butler, Shaza Leigh, Peggy Gilchrist & Trevor Letton

Thursday 10th Coalston Lakes Soldiers Memorial Hall
Friday 11th Theodore Shire Hall
Saturday 12th Eidsvold Shire Hall
Sunday 13th Bundaberg Railway Hotel
Tuesday 15th Townsville Australian Italian Club
Wednesday 16th Mareeba RSL Club
Thursday 17th Palm Island Top Oval
Friday 18th Mackay Senior Citizens Centre
Saturday 19th Rockhampton St Marys Hall
Sunday 20th Hervey Bay The Great Hall

December

Friday 2nd Tenterfield Bowls Club
Sunday 4th Pittsworth Mary McKillop Hall
Tuesday 6th Casino Golf Club.

January

Friday 20th Oasis Hotel Motel 1.00pm Armindale Road
Saturday 21st Remember Buddy Williams 9.00am Bush Balladeer Homestead
Sunday 22nd Open Day 10.00am Moonbi
Monday 23rd Morning Tea LBS Auditorium 10.00am Goonoo Goonoo Rd
Monday 23rd Cookies Cook Up 1.00pm Goonoo Goonoo Rd
Tuesday 24th Morning Tea LBS Auditorium 10.00am Goonoo Goonoo Rd
Tuesday 24th Cookies Cook Up 1.00pm Goonoo Goonoo Rd
Wednesday 25th Picken On Ballads 9.00am Bush Balladeer Homestead
Friday 27th Cookies Cook Up 10.00pm Goonoo Goonoo Rd
Friday 27th Album Launch Show LBS Auditorium 1.00pm Goonoo Goonoo Rd


DIANNE LINDSAY
November
DAUGHTERS OF COUNTRY
Anne Kirkpatrick and Dianne Lindsay
30th Smithtown RSL Mem Club 7pm
December
1st Club Taree T.B.C.

JANUARY
20 – 29 TAMWORTH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
See Official Guide for full listing
Saturday 21st MEMORIES TRAIL SHOW ABBA Homestead 7pm
Sunday 22nd Bronze Bust Concert 7pm
Monday 23rd City Bowls Club with Terry Gordon
Wednesday 25th City Bowls Club with Terry Gordon
Thursday 26th DIANNE LINDSAY SHOW ABBA Homestead 9am
Friday 27th Oasis Hotel 4pm

FEBRUARY
3rd Goulburn
4/5 Bungendore Country Muster

MARCH
9th Forestdale W.A.
31st NABIAC FAMILY HERITAGE SHOW

GRAHAM RODGER
FRIDAY January 20th
Balladeers Homestead - 9am -12pm - BANJO & HENRY - SONGS & POEMS
With PETER COAD

GRAHAM RODGER
SUNDAY January 22ND
Tamworth Community Centre 10AM – 1PM
Including AMOS MORRIS. JOHN O’DEA, BEC HANCE, DOUG McINTYRE, KALESTI BUTLER, TREVOR TALTON LANA ROSS, GUS HELM,

GRAHAM RODGER
SUNDAY January 22ND
Tamworth Community Centre 7PM – 10PM
With LAURA DOWNING,
Guest Artists TONY WAGNER , KATE HINDLE

GRAHAM RODGER hosting
MONDAY January 23RD
Tamworth Community Centre 10AM – 1PM
Artists STUIE FRENCH & CAMILLE, PETER DENAHY, AMBER JOY POULTON

GRAHAM RODGER
MONDAYJanuary 23RD
Tamworth Community Centre 7PM – 10PM
With MR DJ CARTER EDWARDS
Guest Artists, People’s Choice Winners – THE BROTHERS 3

GRAHAM RODGER
TUESDAY January 24TH
Tamworth Community Centre 10AM – 1PM
WAYNE HORSBURGH, Guest Artist DARREN COLSTON

GRAHAM RODGER
FRIDAY January 27th
Lunch Show @ Dag Sheep Station - 12pm – 3pm
Guest artist to be advised.

MERV & CHRIS WEBSTER
Kootingal Bowls Club, Limbri Street, Kootingal
Wednesday 25th January Bush Poetry Ballads & Yarns Show 12.00 midday to 2.00p.m
With singers Michael and Marcia Cameron, John Battle and bush poets, Chris and the Grey and Barry and Kay Ellem.
Thursday 26th January Bush Poetry Ballads & Yarns Brekky Show 8.00a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Breakfast available.
With singers Michael and Marcia Cameron, John Battle and bush poets, Chris and the Grey and Barry and Kay Ellem.
Friday 27th January Bush Poetry Ballads & Yarns Brekky Show 8.00a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Breakfast available.
With singers Michael and Marcia Cameron, Brooks and Magee and bush poets, Chris and the Grey and Barry and Kay Ellem.
Saturday 28th January Bush Poetry Ballads & Yarns Brekky Show 8.00a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Breakfast available.
With singers Michael and Marcia Cameron, Brooks and Magee and bush poets, Chris and the Grey and Barry and Kay Ellem.
23-28 January Outside Target in Peel Street

More dates will be added to this page as they come in......please check regularly

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