Jeff Gibson

 
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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).
It 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

BIO

A.B.B.A. Media Release
JEFF GIBSON TAKES OUT STAR QUEST

On the 18^th 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

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 Home.