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2008 Tamworth A.B.B.A. and Independent Shows
Artists dates updated until January2008
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January 2008 Tamworth Festival Bush Balladeer Events

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A.B.B.A. Bush Balladeer Star Quest 2008
Monday 21st January - Kable Ave West Diggers Club  Tamworth
1pm start.
Tickets available from Club  - The 2008 Finalists

 


A.B.B.A.  Balladeer Concerts/Showcases & Independent Concerts
(
Tamworth 2008)
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/ available from venue in 2008!

 

Contact Us re any queries.... info@bushballadeers.com.au



2008 Balladeers Homestead - Artist/Event Listing
>> BALLADEER HOMESTEAD PDF Print out.

SUNDAY 20th

3pm
GOSPEL AND BALLADS

Host Peter Coad. Dean Perrett, Peter Coad and the Coad Sisters, Keith Pfitzner, Micheal Coad, Dean Richardson, Sharon Smith, Evan Platshinda,  Rachel Richards.
$12.00 ($10.00 ABBA Members)

7.30pm
A.B.B.A. SHORTY RANGER TRIBUTE FUNDRAISER.
Compere: Paul Rowe. Charley Boyter, Lindsay Butler, Warren Mahoney, Julie Perandes, Ron Sadler, Greg Bain, The Durdins,  Peter Coad and the Coad Sisters, Bluey Francis, The Young Balladeers (Matt, Nathan, Amos and Dan) Charley Boyter Band. $20.00 Donation.

MONDAY 21st

9am
A.B.B.A. HILLBILLY HIT PARADE. (VOCAL AND GUITAR.)
Compere: Graham Butterworth. Pete Smith, Gordon Larkin, Col Edmond, Slim Newton, Ron Peters, Nathan Charlton, Bill Bedford, Jay Podger, Graham Butterworth, Col Taylor, Slim Connor.
$12.00 ($10.00 ABBA Members)

{ A.B.B.A. BUSH BALLADEER STAR QUEST 2008
WEST DIGGERS CLUB (KABLE AVE).
Monday 21st 1 pm
Contestants and Guest Artists. Tickets available at Club. }

2pm
LEX K. RFDS FUNDRAISER.

Host Lex K. Pete Smith, Dianne Lindsay, Peter Simpson, Allan Luscombe,  Dorrie Muller, Lex K, Bob Easter, Graeme Coates, Nathan Charlton, Graham Rodger, Julie Perandes, Jeff Brown.
$5.00.

5pm
A.B.B.A. BALLADEERS SHOWCASE.
Host Lorraine Pfitzner. Lorraine Pfitzner, Ron Morgan, Col Kassulke, Lana Ross, Vicki Walsh, Brittany Elise Johnansen,  Daly Stephenson, Mary Dryden, Barry K, and Lin Chandler, The Durdins, Doug McIntyre, Daryl Bowden, Graeme Johnson, Ben Jacobs, Bluey Francis, Graeme Butterworth, Bush Balladeer Star Quest Winner 2008, and  The Homestead Band. Gold Coin Donation.

TUESDAY 22nd
9am
A.B.B.A. LADIES OF COUNTRY.
Host Charmaine Pout. Dianne Lindsay, Coad Sisters, Julie Perandes, Kate Brook, Lyn Manning, Rachel Richards, Sarah McMonagle, Melissa Bajric, Lorraine Pfitzner, Alisha Smith, Leanda O’Brian. Matt Manning Band. $12.00 ($10.00 ABBA Members)

1pm
COAD FAMILY CONCERT
.
Peter Coad, Phil and Chris Coad, Micheal Coad, Margaret Coad, Coad Sisters, Jim Hermel, The Bush Balladeer Star Quest Winner 08.
$12.00 ($10.00 ABBA Members)

5pm
A.B.B.A. BALLADEERS SHOWCASE.
Host  Ron Sadler. Barry K, and Lin Chandler, Col Kassulke, Trent Holder, Ben Holder, Ken Lindsay, Adrian Cann, Bill Jensen, Dorrie Muller, Allan Luscombe, Keith Pfitzner, Lydia & Daryl Bowen, Daly Stephenson, John Colville, Johnny Kaye, Doug McIntyre, Doug Dayman, Vicki Walsh, The Bush Balladeer Star Quest Winner 08, Ron Sadler, Greg White and The Homestead Band. Gold Coin Donation.

WEDNESDAY 23rd

9am
A.B.B.A. PICKIN’ ON BALLADS.
Host Charley Boyter. Charley Boyter, Alisha Smith, Peter Simpson, Amos Morris, Jay Messenger, Trent Holder, Matt Manning, Lindsay Waddington, Virginia Coad, Greg White. $12.00  ($10.00 ABBA Members)

1pm
BRONZE BUST FUNDRAISER.
Host Lorraine Pfitzner. Jeff Brown, Hank Sasaki, Lynette Guest, Rodney Walker, The Bush Balladeer Star Quest Winner 08, Greg Bain, Dianne Lindsay, Peter Simpson, Amos Morris, Chainsaw Lindsay, Denise Brooks, Mick Antonio. $12.00 Donation.

5pm
A.B.B.A. BALLADEERS SHOWCASE.
Host Warren Mahoney. Warren Mahoney, Wave Jackson, Ted Thompson, Bob Salamon, Bluey Francis, Noel Smith, Bob Easter, Allan Luscombe, Les Lawson, Ernie Constance, Reg Poole, Slim Connor, Tom Brooks, Ashley Cook, The Camerons, The Durdins, Anita Ree, Pete Smith, Graeme Coates, Graham Butterworth, Bob Easter, Ron Peters. Gold Coin Donation.

THURSDAY 24th

9am
A.B.B.A. STAR QUEST WINNERS SHOW.
Host Anita Ree. Matt Manning, Julie Perandes, Nathan Charlton, Anita Ree, Greg Bain, The Bush Balladeer Star Quest Winner 08. $12.00 ($10.00 ABBA Members)

1pm
A.B.B.A. SLIM-BAZZA-STAN TRIBUTE SHOW
Host Lyn Manning. Graham Rodger, Dianne Lindsay, Dean Perrett,  Amos Morris, The Bush Balladeer Star Quest Winner 08, Bob Easter, Alisha Smith, Keith Jamieson, Nathan Charlton, Ashley Cook, Lyn Manning, Charley Boyter Band.$15.00  ($13.00 ABBA Members)

5pm
A.B.B.A. BALLADEERS SHOWCASE.
Host Ron Sadler. Barry K. & Lin Chandler, Col Kasulke, The Durdins, Leanne Patrick, Doug McIntyre, Adrian Cann, Col Edmonds, Doug Dayman, Bill Jensen, Ken Lindsay, Johnny Kaye, Trent and Ben Holder, Les Hamlet, Greg White and The Homestead Band. Gold Coin Donation.

FRIDAY 25th

9am
YODELLING SPECTACULAR.
Host Peter Coad. Col Thomson, Pete Smith, Ron Peters, Noel Parlane, Virginia Coad, Laura Downing, Angela Hayden, Slim Connor, Dorrie Muller. $15.00  ($13.00  ABBA Members)

1pm
A.B.B.A. COUNTRY HALL OF FAME FUNDRAISER.
Host Lorraine Pfitzner. Greg Bain, The Bush Balladeer Star Quest Winner 08, Reg Poole, Lynette Guest, Tom Maxwell, Ernie Constance, Julie Perandes, Barry K & Lin Chandler, Lorraine Pfitzner, Graeme Doubleday, Anita Ree, Bill Bedford. $12 Donation.

5pm
A.B.B.A. BALLADEERS SHOWCASE.
Host. Graham Coates & Warren Mahoney. Graeme Coates, Warren Mahoney, Slim Connor, Ernie Constance, Wave Jackson, Nathan Charlton, Bob Easter, Lex K,  Graeme Butterworth, Trent Holder, Julie Perandes, The Durdins, Bill Jensen, Reg Poole, The Bush Balladeer Star Quest Winner 08, Bob Salamon. Gold Coin Donation.


SATURDAY 26th

2pm A.B.B.A. AGM

BALLADEERS HOMESTEAD.

Thank you for your support of THE BALLADEER HOMESTEAD artists.


 

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Full 2008 Tamworth Festival artist listing by November/December 2007
If you have a Tamworth 2008 date/s for this page - email me! virginia@bushballadeers.com.au


DEAN PERRETT
January 2008

6–Springwood Bowling Club, Springwood Qld
Tamworth festival
20-Gospel & Ballads, Balladeers Homestead, Tamworth
22-Frog and Toad Conference Centre, Comport Inn, Tamworth (with Jeff Brown)
23-TSA Awards Concert, Tamworth (Guest Spot)
24-Slim, Stan & Barry Tribute Show, Balladeers Homestead, Tamworth

February 2008
2-3 Bungendore Country Muster, Bungendore, NSW

April 2008
Dean Perrett & Jeff Brown Tour
4-Mackay Senior Citizens Hall, Mackay, Qld
5-Rockhampton
6- Burnett Bowling Club, Bundaberg, Qld
(More venues and dates to be confirmed)




AMOS MORRIS
JANUARY TAMWORTH FESTIVAL 2008

Sat 19th - KMart Plaza, 12 - 1pm
Mon 21st - Graham Rodger Show, Community Centre, 10am - 1pm
- Oasis Hotel, 6 - 7pm
Wed 23rd - Charley Boyters Guitar Pickin' Show, ABBA Homestead 10am
- John Stephan Show, Tamworth Townhall, 2pm - 5pm
Thurs 24th - Slim, Stan and Bazza Tribute Show, ABBA Homestead ,
1-4pm - Oasis Hotel, 6 - 7pm
Sat 26th - KMart Plaza, 12 - 1pm


LANA ROSS
Tamworth Dates
19th January Diggers Big Back Yard TSA Members Showcase 10.15-10.30am
20th January “Debut Album Launch” Moonbi LBS Open Day from 10.00am
21st LBS Walkups with Charmaine Pout 12.00pm onwards
21st ABBA Members Showcase 5.00pm onwards
22nd LBS Morning Tea at LBS Studios 336 Goonoo Goonoo Rd from 10.00am
24th LBS Walkups with Charmaine Pout 12.00 pm onwards


JEFF BROWN - GIG GUIDE 2008
JANUARY 2008

Sunday 13TH Pittsworth Town Hall 2pm
Tamworth Country Music Festival
Monday 21st Frog and Toad Function Centre 10am
Tuesday 22nd Frog and Toad Function Centre 10am with Dean Perrett
Wednesday 23rd Balladeers Homestead 1pm
Thursday 24th Tamworth Community Centre 10am with Graeme Rodger
Friday 25th Frog and Toad Function Centre 10am
FEBRUARY 2008
2nd – 3rd Bungendore Country Music Festival
Thursday 7th Huonville Bowls Club Tasmania 8pm
Friday 8th Dunally Community Hall Tasmania 8.00pm
Saturday 9th Lindisfarne RSL Tasmania 8.00pm
Sunday 10th Bruny Island Cricket Club Tasmania 1.30pm
Friday 15th Scottsdale RSL Tasmania 7.30pm
Saturday 16th Georgetown RSL Tasmania 7.30pm
Sunday 17th Bicheno Bowls Club Tasmania 2pm
Friday 22nd King of Bernie Hotel Tasmania 7.30pm (TBC)
Saturday 23rd Devonport RSL Tasmania 7.30pm (TBC)
Sunday 24th Aust/Italian Club Launceston Tasmania 2pm
Thursday 28th Central Wendouree Bowling Club – Balarat 7.30pm
Friday 29th
City Bowls Club, Colac 7.30pm
MARCH 2008
Saturday 1st Narrawong Hall Narrawong Vic 7.30pm
Sunday 2nd Warrnambool Bowls Club 2pm
Thursday 6th Wonthaggi Workers Club 7.30pm
Friday 7th Bairnsdale RSL 7.30pm
Saturday 8th Bombala RSL 7.30pm
Sunday 9th Cooma RSL 2pm
Thursday 13th Batemans Bay Bowling Club 7.30pm
Friday 14th Goulburn Railway Bowling Club 7.30pm
Saturday 15th Hexham Bowling Club 7.30pm
Sunday 16th Gloucester RSL Club 2.00pm
 

SLIM CONNOR
TAMWORTH FESTIVAL 2008 GIGS
JANUARY
16th Austin Caravan Park (evening)
18th Outside Markers Cake Shop 10am - 1.30pm
19th Outside Marker Cake Shop 10am-1.30pm
21st 9am A.B.B.A. Hillbilly Hit Parade - Balladeers Homestead
22nd Outside Markers Cake Shop 10am - 6pm
23rd 5pm A.B.B.A. Showcase at the Balladeers Homestead
25th 9am Yodelling Spectacular at the Balladeers Homestead
FEBRUARY
2nd Busking in street at Bungendore Muster
9th and 10th David Williams Show, Wellington SA
17th Guest Artist at Bendigo Country Music Club
19th-21st Barham Country Music Stampede
 

DOUG McINTYRE     Email Doug
Manilla Country Music Spectacular, Manilla Bowling Club. Saturday 26 January 2008, 7pm
FEBRUARY
Moss Vale Services Club. Doug McIntyre Country Music Show. Sunday 17 February 2008, 2pm
MARCH
Smithfield RSL Club. Doug McIntyre Country Music Show. Sunday March 2008
Bowral Folk, Blues, and Beyond. Grand Hotel. Bowral Thursday 20 March 2008, 8pm.
APRIL
Mittagong RSL Club. Doug McIntyre Country Music Show. Saturday 5 April 2008, 8pm.
Anzac Day Ceremonies at Mittagong and Moss Vale. 25 April, 2008
Jemmy Moss Inn, Moss Vale NSW, 25 April, 2008
MAY
Ingleburn RSL Club. Doug McIntyre Country Music Show. Saturday 31 May 2008, 8pm.
NOVEMBER
Tamworth on Parade, Wagga Wagga Commercial Club, Saturday 8 November, 2008

BARRY K AND LYN CHANDLER
JANUARY
Friday 18th - 8.20am Sam Smythe Bush Poets and Balladeers Tamworth City Bowls.
1 pm Oasis Hotel
Saturday 19th - 8.20am Sam Smythe Bush Poets and Balladeers Tamworth City Bowls
Sunday 20th - 10am Oasis Hotel
Monday 21st - 5pm A.B.B.A. Balladeers showcase Balladeers Homestead
Tuesday 22nd - 5pm A.B.B.A. Members showcase Balladeers Homestead
Wednesday 23rd - 10am-1.30pm Busking in Peel street- outside cake shop near Camping World.
Thursday 24th 10am til 1pm Regent Theatre, Brisbane Street, Country Music Spectacular with Barry K and Lyn Chandler, Special Guest artist Peter Pratt. the Show will include Barry's special 1 hour Johnny Cash tribute. A look-a-like Johnny Cash will be judged before the show at 9.30am. bookings at the Regent Theatre.
Friday 25th 1pm A.B.B.A. Fundraiser Balladeers Homestead

ERNIE CONSTANCE
December
31 New year at Numeralla with Ronnie Bass and Meggan Carswell
January
23 Oasis Hotel 4.00pm
ABBA Homestead 6.00pm
24 Oasis Hotel 4.00pm
25 ABBA Homestead Heritage Hall Fund Raiser 1.00pm
26 Oasis Hotel 1.00pm
February
2 Bungendore Festival (appearing Saturday afternoon)
9 Cathcart Hall
March
21 Hartwood
22 Hartwood
23 Hartwood


GRAHAM RODGER
Fri 18th 6pm Oasis Hotel
Sat 19th 9-45pm The Pub
Sun 20th 10am - 1pm Tamworth Community Centre Tribute Show guest Hank Sasaki
Mon 21st 10am - 1pm Tamworth Community Centre Tribute Show guest Amos Morris
Mon 21st 2pm - 5pm Balladeers Homestead Flying Doctor Fund Raiser
Tue 22nd 10am - 1pm Tamworth Community Centre Tribute Show guest Jeff Brown
Thurs 24th 1pm Balladeers Homestead Tribute Show
Thurs 24th 7pm Oasis Hotel
Sat 26th 6am Tamworth Community Centre Australia Day Concert


DIANNE LINDSAY
SUN 20TH LBS Open Day Moonbi 10 – 2 pm
MON 21st RFDS Show, Balladeers Homestead PM
Oasis Pub 5pm
TUES 22ND Ladies of Country, Balladeers Homestead 8 – 11am
Oasis Pub 3pm
Farrer College 7pm
WED 23RD Bronze Bust Concert 1pm
THURS 24TH LBS Morning Tea 10-12pm
Slim, Bazza, Stan Tribute, Balladeers Homestead 1-4pm
FRIDAY 25TH Oasis Pub 3pm
SAT 26TH Oasis Pub 4pm

ANITA REE
January
Wed. 23rd Oasis Hotel 3pm
Sat 26th - Oasis Hotel - 12pm




 


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