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G'day,
I thought it was about time to let you
know what I’ve been up to lately.
After releasing my 2nd album, Themes of Life, in December 09, I travelled
to Tamworth in January. It was great to catch up with friends and supporters.
It maybe a bit late in the year, but I would like to congratulate David
Baldi on winning the 2010 Starquest, I’m sure he is having a wonderful
year.
In April Janelle and I went to Boondooma where I performed some songs
from my new album and some other favourites. Thank you to those who
backed me, Kevin Groves,Ted Thompson, Alan Luscome, Merv Maltman, Alisha
Smith ,Wave Jackson and Lyn Benette. Also, thank you to Buddy Thompson
for the invitation and the great supportive audience and to Bruce for
the great job he does on the sound.
After Boondooma I have been busy performing at private functions and
Guest spots at various Country Music Clubs. Coming up I will be performing
at the Texas Roundup, Widgee Muster, Springwood Bowls club in December
and more private functions.
I have received good feedback from my latest album, I would like to
thanks those who have purchased my new album and for your support.
I feel I have come a long way since Lyn Manning persuaded me to enter
into the Starquest and have met so many wonderful people. “Thanks
Lyn” and thank you to Peter Coad for your continued help and support.
Looking forward to renewing acquaintances at upcoming events.
Kindest Regards,
Jeff Gibson
G’day
folks,
It’s been awhile since I’ve
written so I thought I’d drop a line to fill you in on my comings
and goings. 2009
has been a busy year for me so far and doesn’t look like easing
up. In recent months I’ve been busy locally entertaining at parties,
weddings and charity events, also doing a few ballads with Keith Jamieson,
Alisha Smith, Terry and Jenny Bennetts when they visited the town of
Kyogle. I’m looking forward to upcoming events, Guest artist at
Coal City CMC 6th September, other places you can find me in September
are Nanango and Texas festivals.
In
March Janelle and I welcomed grandchild no.3 Matilda, into the family-
a fine set of lungs on the girl-maybe a future yodeller (watch out Laura)
In
April I returned to the spirit of the bush Balladeers Muster at Boondooma.
Buddy and Lynne are to be congratulated for all their work hard along
with others in organizing such a splendid weekends entertainment. The
crowds keep getting bigger each year and it was great catching up with
friends and balladeer supporters and I couldn’t think of a better
way to commemorate Anzac Day.
In early August I’m headed back to the recording studio to begin
work on my long overdue 2nd album.
NEW ALBUM - THEMES OF LIFE
A lot of consideration has gone into the selection and I hope you’ll
enjoy the bush ballads that I have chosen. Thank you to the many enquiries
regarding the next album, it is now available. (see details below)
Till
next time
Keep
it country
Jeff
Gibson
LAST REPORT...
G’day folks,
Thought
I would give you an update on what I’ve been up to. I’m
currently collecting material for my second album, long overdue I know,
work commitments got in the way. Since appearing at Boondooma in April,
I’ve had plenty of local shows and this is when I was inspired
to organize a tour of the central / outback Qld to see first hand the
things and places that I sing about. After all, a boy from Newcastle
doesn’t have a lot of knowledge about gidgee trees, Mitchell grass
and vast rolling plains.
My wife Janelle was able to come too and share the experience, so come
July, we packed our little van and set off on the holiday of a life
time, we enjoyed every minute of it. Friday we stayed at Roma on the
first night for a rest and saw our first close look at a bottle tree.
Saturday it was off to Injune for my first show at the Bowls club. Wave
and Elaine Jackson were wonderful hosts, as were the people of Injune
who welcomed me with a day of social bowls and BBQ before the show that
night, Thanks Wave for doing some songs. On Sunday morning a tour of
Maintop was a highlight before the drive to Charleville, where we met
up with friends Jim and Bonnie.
On the way we pulled off the highway just outside of Miles to where
the memorial for the workers and their families who died while constructing
the railway to Roma. For me it was a poignant moment to see the name
of Clara Waters, after singing a song about her, to see where she lived
and died was moving. That night I sang around the fire with appreciative
campers. Janelle was excited; she found her first gidgee tree, a quest
fulfilled.
Monday we rested at Tambo before heading to Barcaldine on Tuesday morning.
Tuesday night saw us having tea and damper by a fire of gidgee coals
( boom boom ) then I sang once again that night around the fire. (yes
I did sing it).
Wednesday it was off to Longreach for two days to meet up with Denise
Brookes and Bob Magee. They made us most welcome, (thanks for Janelle’s
Birthday cake Denise ). Friday we stayed at Emerald, then off to Rockhampton,
on Sunday I showed at the QRI Hall with Keith, Alisha and Caitlyn Jamieson,
what a great sounding hall.
Tuesday saw us at Mackay, catching up with friends and performing at
Andergrove Caravan Park with friends Bruce and Clair Bell. Then it was
down to Bundaberg on the Thursday to the Burnett Bowls club where I
performed a solo. Thanks to Dave and Val Johnston for setting up the
stage and all your help. Peter and Virgina Coad called in, I hope they
liked what they heard (ED insert: They did).
I t
was there I caught up with some friends I haven’t seen for many
years.
<Allan
Luscombe, Jeff Gibson, Dorrie Muller, and Lex K
Friday night I showed with Dorrie Muller, Lex K and Alan Luscombe at
Wesley Hall Gympie. Saturday it was time for home, but called in to
see Rachael and Dave Richards where we enjoyed a good old fashioned
barbie and a jam session, Thanks Rachael and Dave for the great time.
After staying over night it was home on Sunday.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the hosts at the caravan
parks for a wonderful stay and to all the radio presenters for their
help with advertising and air-play, Veronica for organizing the QRI
hall and to Wave, Jamo’s, Clair and Bruce Bell, Talitha, Dorrie,
Lex, Alan and Clarrie for your entertainment and to Bonnie and Jim for
your help and company.
Up coming festivals for me include Texas, Millmerran and Widgee, hope
to see you there.
Till next time
Jeff Gibson
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BIO
A.B.B.A. Media Release
JEFF GIBSON TAKES OUT STAR QUEST 
 On
the 18th of January, the Tamworth West Diggers Club was host
to the Australian Bush Balladeers
Association’s annual Bush Balladeer Star Quest. Despite the outstanding
talent on show, it was the smooth vocals and professional presence of
Jeff Gibson from Kyogle NSW that
captured the judges and audiences attention, voting him the winner.
The trophy was presented to Jeff Gibson by none other than the first
lady of country, Joy McKean.
“I feel honoured
to carry the bush balladeer banner for the next twelve
months and look forward to meeting and performing my songs to the bush
ballad fans. This is going to
be a wonderful learning experience for me,”
Jeff said following his win.
Gibson will be appearing at the annual Bungendore festival and other
leading festivals
around Australia. He will also be recording a promotional single to
be released mid year. - A.B.B.A.
Pic: L-R: Peter Coad(A.B.B.A. President), Matt Manning, Joy McKean,
Jeff Gibson, Nathan Charlton and Anita Ree.
* If you would like info on the
2006 Bush Balladeer Star Quest, click Star
Quest
PRODUCT
AVAILABLE
FROM JEFF GIBSON -
valladeer@bigpond.com
NEW ALBUM OUT NOW - "Themes
Of Life" RELEASED JAN 2010!!!!
 O1.
Black Mountain Brumbies, (Ken Robertson) 02. Sunset
years of Life (Joe Red Hayes), 03. The Daly Waters
Pub (Phil Grimson), 04. When we first Fell Inlove
(Brian Letton) , 05. One Small Photograph Kevin Shegog),
06. Wayward Son (Brian K. Kelly), 07. The Vanishing
Breed (Raymond Roy Rose), 08. Happy In My Own Skin
Phil Grimson), 09. Memories (B.Salkeld), 10.
Mrs Swaggie Joe J.Halford/J. Ashford/A.Lawson), 11.
Where The Mallee Meets The Murray (Ken Robertson), 12.
When We both Said I do, (For Mum) J.Gibson/A. Lawler) , 13.
The Calling Home (Jerry Hanlon.
Cat No. GIB 002
AVAILABLE
FROM JEFF GIBSON -
valladeer@bigpond.com
Born For The Saddle
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Track Listing...
01.
Three Horse Dray, 02. Born For The Saddle, 03.Wave
Jackson The Legend, 04. Clara Waters, 05.Australia
Is, 06. In Days Of Old Khancoban, 07.
Relics Of The Past, 08. Picture Of The Bush, 09.
The Bushman's Song, 10. You Can Never Do Wrong
in A mothers Eyes, 11. Old Time Photo, 12.
No Indespensable Man, 13. My Old Coooloolah
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