Venue:
Balladeers Homestead
(Salvation Army Complex Hall - 328 Goonoo Goonoo Road Tamworth.)
WATER / AIR COOLED HALL.
In January 2020 the A.B.B.A. continues to bring the members and supporters
excellent bush ballad and variety traditional style shows at the “Balladeers
Homestead”.
The Salvation Army Complex Hall, 328 Goonoo Goonoo Road, Tamworth
becomes the "Balladeers Homestead"' venue during the Tamworth
Country Music Festival with The Australain Bush Balladeers Assocation
hosting and presenting Shows/Concerts/Showcases and independent traditonal
artists concerts at the hall.
The "Balladeers Homestead" will be operating from Friday
17th - Friday 24th January 2020.
Once again the Salvos will have their canteen available from Friday
17th – Friday 24th with quality hot and cold food,
snacks and drinks at a very reasonable price.
Please support them if you can as it helps them help others.
We sincerely thank everyone for your valued support of the Concerts
and Showcases hosted by the "Balladeers Homestead" venue
during the Tamworth Country Music Festival in 2019 and look forward
to catching up again in 2020.
We have many of the main concert shows for 2020 in place in the listing
below.
A full line up of artists on all concerts and showcases will be placed
below until late October 2019.
If anyone has any queries please contact
us
ABBA MEMBERS SHOWCASES
Spots are 2 songs each. 2 spots over the week on Members Showcases
at the 'Balladeers Homestead'.
Australian material only.
Backing band available.
No backing tracks allowed.
Remember the first Friday 5.30pm - 9am (approx) is a ABBA
Members Showcase (walkup). Members may apply on the day or
contact us via info@bushballadeers.com.au and we will add you on the
list.
Monday. Tuesday & Thursday
5.30pm - 9pm ABBA Member showcases (in the auditorium)
>> APPLY
FOR 2020 SHOWCASES
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'The Home Of Bush Ballads & Traditional Country Music'
2020 Concerts
& Showcases
FRIDAY
17th
JANUARY 2020
9am - 12 midday
BANJO
PATERSON & HENRY LAWSON are two of Australia's greatest
writers.
From verse to stories of Australian characters, life in the early
Australia, they have both left an enormous legacy of work for all
who love reading and listening to our Australian history to enjoy.
So much of their poetic work has had music added and over the years
recorded by many artists.
The 'BANJO & HENRY' show has been running many years now at the
'Balladeers Homestead' to great acclaim.
Presented by Peter Coad & The Coad Sisters, along with a guest
*yet to be announced*, the show features a huge array of 'BANJO &
HENRY' songs & poems that are from the 'Peter Coad & The Coad
Sisters' album 'BANJO & HENRY''.
Tix at the door $20
(ABBA members $15)
1.30pm
— 4.30pm
"Hillbilly & Country Gold" is a top show of
Hillbilly & Country Classics from the 40's, 50's & 60's.
This show
acheived great accolades at the Balladeers Homestead in 2019, and
requests be it be put on again in 2020, so now it is!!!!
Featuring
a wide array of songs from acclaimed Australian Hillbilly and Country
artists, the show also includes songs from many international artists
who inspired our early Australian pioneers to take up their musical
careers that led to the Australian Country and Bush Ballad music we
know today.
Sing along with the favourites of yesterday.
Three hour show (includes interval).
Artists: Peter Coad & The Coad Sisters & Jim Hermel.
Admission $20
at the door
($15 ABBA members.)
5.30pm - 9pm
ALL
AUSTRALIAN CONTENT.
The ABBA Balladeers Members Showcase is hosted
by Cheryl Lethlean.
The Homestead Band will be backing.
Being early in the week and not so
many artists in town, the Friday 18th Showcase can be applied for
on the DAY or Artist members
may contact 0428 480 545 or email the ABBA to lock in a spot
or just turn up prior and place name of the list.
donation.
Admission
$2
Members
please note: Artists listed below may cancel due to changed
circumstances, and also all slots on a Showcase may not be yet full.
This webpage will be kept up to date with
those changes. Vacant spots on Showcase will be marked
in RED.
If there is a spot available and you are not already listed on a ABBA
showcase, please email info@bushballadeers.com.au to be added.
2020 artists will be added by October 2019
5.30pm -
5.40 -
5.50
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6pm -
6.10 -
6.20 -
6.30 -
6.40 -
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7.10 -
7.20 -
7.30
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8.10 -
8.20
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SATURDAY
18th
JANUARY 2020
9am
- 12 midday
The YODEL & A SONG
show is a great mix of yodelling and general songs.
Presented by Peter Coad OAM the show
proved a real winner in 2018 and the formula in 2019 has remained
true to its original concept.
Artists appearing in 2020 will present
another unique show that will again enchant the audience. If you didn't
get to see the 2019 show come along and join us in 2020.
We would love to see you there!
Band:
TBA.
Artists: TBA
Admission $20
at the door
($15 ABBA members.)
1.30pm
- 4.30pm
Pending information
6.00pm - 9pm
DIANNE LINDSAY presents
the MEMORIES TRAIL SHOW.
This
popular show features a top selection of artists appearing throughout
the evening, including Dianne Lindsay & Peter Simpson.
Supported by a full band
this annual show is a must see concert.
Admission $20
at the door
($15 ABBA members.)
Tickets at the door.
Sunday 19th
JANUARY 2020
1.30pm —
4.30pm
RUNAWAY DIXIE (Gospel, Bluegrass & Ballads)
CONCERT
is presented by Runaway Dixie.
RUNAWAY DIXIE
4 x Golden Guitar Finalists Runaway Dixie's original material 'Lonesome
& Blue', 'Roundabout', 'Southbound Train' and 'Tele Rambler' has
seen them become finalists in the 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 Golden
Guitar Awards Of Australia.
With their own brand of dynamic accoustic bluegrass/harmonies along
with an electric country mix Runaway Dixie are a very popular act
where ever they appear.
THE 'Gospel,
Bluegrass & Ballads' SHOW
The show concept features
a variety of Gospel, Bluegrass & Ballads and features Runaway
Dixie joined by an awesome lineup of guest artists.
The show is always a very popular
inclusion as part of the Tamworth Country Music Festival, and 2020
will be no exception.
Artists: Runaway Dixie (Jim Hermel, Virginia and
Lynette Coad), & guests to be announced.
Held each year at the
Balladeers Homestead, 328 Goonoo Goonoo Road, Tamworth, the venue
is very welcoming with food and drinks available for patrons through
all shows held there over the festival week, plenty of parking and
wheelchair access.
Admission $20
at the door
($15 ABBA members.)
Tickets on sale half hour
at the door before the show so be early.
www.runawaydixie.com
6pm - 9pm
The A.B.B.A.
BRONZE BUST FUNDRAISER .
This year the Bronze Bust Funds go towards The BRIAN YOUNG OAM Bust
All artists and members
of the band and sound engineer donate their time for this concert.
The Homestead venue is donated by the ABBA.
All proceeds to the Bronze Bust.
ARTISTS: TBA
BAND: TBA
Admission: TBA
MONDAY
20th
JANUARY 2020
8am
- 8.50am
HOMESTEAD BREAKFAST CONCERT
(Salvo Canteen open for breakfast)
Enjoy breakfast at the Balladeers Homestead. (Morris
Room).
Be entertained by artists TBA.
Free admission.
9am - 12 midday
PETE
SMITH'S OUTBACK COUNTRY VARIETY SHOW
"Our
show goes for 3 hours consisting of variety...
Pete Smith singing songs Bush Ballads and Old Country Classics songs.
'Mr Smith' and 'Mr Jones' who join in a skit and howl along with Pete
as 'Nulla Nulla Fella' and Sandy as 'Sue'... lots of fun.
'Arthur' our Amozon parrot will be on stage and our 'Aunty Hester'
our ventriloquist 'Old Lady' puppet is with Sandy and Pete ....
Lots of other surprises.... you have to come along for a fun morning
of entertainment at its best !!"
Tickets at the door: $20
(ABBA Members $15)
1.30pm - 4.30pm
The GUNBARREL HIGHWAYMEN popular will be presenting
their not to be missed show at The Balladeers Homestead.
Artists: Terry Gordon, Owen Blundell and Reg Poole OAM.
Admission $20.
5.30pm - 9pm
ALL
AUSTRALIAN CONTENT.
The ABBA Balladeers Members Showcase is hosted
by Lorraine Pfitzner OAM.
The Homestead Band will be backing.
Admission $2 donation.
Members
please note: Artists listed below may cancel due to changed
circumstances, and also all slots on a Showcase may not be yet full.
This webpage will be kept up to date with
those changes. Vacant spots on Showcase will be marked
in RED.
If there is a spot available and you are not already listed on a ABBA
showcase, please email info@bushballadeers.com.au to be added.
2020 artists announced
October 2019
5.30
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5.40 -
5.50 -
6pm -
6.10 -
6.20
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6.40
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8.50 -
TUESDAY
21st
JANUARY 2020
8am - 8.50am
HOMESTEAD BREAKFAST CONCERT
(Salvo Canteen open for breakfast) Enjoy breakfast at the
Balladeers Homestead. (Annex
Room).
(Salvo Canteen open for breakfast) Enjoy breakfast
at the Balladeers Homestead (Annex Room).
Be entertained by artists TBA
Free admission.
9am -
12 midday
DEAN
PERRETT & JEFF BROWN – TWO OLD MATES SHOW featuring
Golden Guitar winners Dean Perrett and Jeff Brown in concert.
Together, Dean and Jeff present an highly entertaining show of solid
bush ballad story songs from their individual albums.
Tickets at the door.
Admission $20
1.30pm - 4.30pm
BALLADS OF AUSTRALIA features a wide array of upcoming
bush ballad artists and established ones performing top bush ballad
songs or instrumental
Homestead Band: TBA.
Artists: TBA.
Admission $20
at the door
($15 ABBA members.)
5.30pm –
9pm
ALL
AUSTRALIAN CONTENT.
The ABBA Balladeers Members Showcase is hosted
by Ron Sadler.
The Homestead Band will be backing.
Admission $2 donation.
Members
please note: Artists listed below may cancel due to changed
circumstances, and also all slots on a Showcase may not be yet full.
This webpage will be kept up to date with
those changes. Vacant spots on Showcase will be marked
in RED.
If there is a spot available and you are not already listed on a ABBA
showcase, please email info@bushballadeers.com.au to be added.
2020 announced
October 2019
5.30
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5.40 -
5.50 -
6pm -
6.10 -
6.20
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6.30 -
6.40 -
7pm -
7.10 -
7.20 -
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8pm -
8.10 -
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8.30
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8.40 -
8.50
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WEDNESDAY
22nd
JANUARY 2020
8am - 8.50am
HOMESTEAD BREAKFAST CONCERT
(Salvo Canteen open for breakfast) Enjoy breakfast at the
Balladeers Homestead. (Annex
Room).
(Salvo Canteen open for breakfast) Enjoy breakfast at the Balladeers
Homestead. (Annex Room).
Be entertained by artists TBA.
Free admission
9am - 12
midday
PETER
COAD & THE COAD SISTERS are one
of the last fulltime touring family show bands in Australia today.
In a career that has seen them perform at every type of venue whether
it be the Sydney Opera House, Birdsville Races, Sydney, Melbourne
& Adelaide Royal Ag. Shows, major Country Music Festivals throughout
Australia to the most isolated areas of this nation, Peter Coad &
The Coad Sisters present their 'unique' traditional music to an ever
growing audience.
As a trio they have performed together for nearly 30 years and their
show is sprinkled with their own originals such as 'Fred 'The Trucking
Duck', 'Kid on The Kangaroo' along with ballads such as 'If Only I
Was Young I'd Go Back', 'Riding Out The Storm', 'Wild, Wieird &
Wonderful' and more recent popular original songs such as (Youtube
link) 'Slim
Dusty's Back In Town' , (Tribute To the Slim Dusty Centre'),
and 'She Still Waits', 'Tommy Mac' and many more.
With multi-instrumental, multi harmony skills, their own original
material, plus a sprinkling of Australiana ballad favourites, along
with some yodelling classics and a good dash of humour the Peter Coad
& The Coad Sisters Show contains a dynamic musical
variety of something for everyone.
Artists: Peter Coad OAM, Lynette Coad &
Virginia Coad.
Admission $20
at the door
($15 ABBA members.)
www.petercoadandthecoadsisters.com
1.30pm -
4.30pm
The ERNIE CONSTANCE & JEFF
BROWN show will feature Golden
Guitar winners Ernie Constance and Jeff Brown.
Admission $20 at the door.
5.30pm
– 7pm
ALL
AUSTRALIAN CONTENT.
The ABBA Balladeers Members Showcase is hosted
by Cheryl Lethlean.
The Homestead Band will be backing.
Admission $2 donation.
Members
please note: Artists listed below may cancel due to changed
circumstances, and also all slots on a Showcase may not be yet full.
This webpage will be kept up to date with
those changes. Vacant spots on Showcase will be marked
in RED.
If there is a spot available and you are not already listed on a ABBA
showcase, please email info@bushballadeers.com.au to be added.
2020 Artists confirmed October 2019.
5.30pm
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5.40
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5.50
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6pm
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6.10
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6.20
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6.30
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6.40
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6.50
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BALLADEERS
IN THE PARK From 7pm
THE HOMESTEAD WILL CLOSE at 7pm
THURSDAY
23rd
JANUARY 2020
8am - 8.50am
HOMESTEAD BREAKFAST CONCERT
(Salvo Canteen open for breakfast) Enjoy breakfast at the
Balladeers Homestead. (Annex
Room).
(Salvo Canteen open for breakfast) Enjoy breakfast at the Balladeers
Homestead. (Annex Room).
Be entertained by artists TBA.
Free admission
9am - 12 midday
ANNE
KIRKPATRICK Family & Friends
Show featuring
Anne Kirkpatrick, Family & Friends.
Admission $20
Bookings 02 6767 5300.
1.30pm - 4.30pm
The A.B.B.A. SLIM, BAZZA & STAN
TRIBUTE SHOW features
the songs of Slim Dusty, Barry Thornton, and Stan Coster.
Host Lyn Manning.
Band: TBA.
Artists:
TBA
Admission $20
at the door
($15 ABBA members.)
5.30pm –
9pm
ALL
AUSTRALIAN CONTENT.
The ABBA Balladeers Members Showcase is hosted
by Ron Sadler.
The Homestead Band will be backing.
Admission $2 donation.
Members
please note: Artists listed below may cancel due to changed
circumstances, and also all slots on a Showcase may not be yet full.
This webpage will be kept up to date with
those changes. Vacant spots on Showcase will be marked
in RED.
If there is a spot available and you are not already listed on a ABBA
showcase, please email info@bushballadeers.com.au to be added.
Artist will be listed for 2020 in October 2019.
5.30pm
-
5.40 -
5.50 -
6pm -
6.10 -
6.20 -
6.30 -
6.40 -
7.00 -
7.10 -
7.20 -
7.30 -
7.40 -
8pm -
8.10 -
8.20 -
8.30 -
8.40 -
8.50 -
FRIDAY 24th
JANUARY 2020
8am - 8.50am
HOMESTEAD BREAKFAST CONCERT
(Salvo Canteen open for breakfast)
Enjoy breakfast at the Balladeers Homestead. (Morris
Room).
(Salvo Canteen open for breakfast) Enjoy breakfast at the Balladeers
Homestead. (Annex Room).
Be entertained by artists TBA.
Free admission
9am - 12 midday
The YODELLING SPECTACULAR
is hosted by Peter Coad OAM.
Band: TBA.
Artists: TBA.
Admission $20
at the door
($15 ABBA members.)
1.30pm - 4.30pm
BRIAN
LETTON in CONCERT
Featuring multi Golden Guitar Finalist and Award winning entertainer
Brian Letton & Showband, plus Special Guests.
Tix $20 at the door.
6pm - 9pm
A.B.B.A. C.M.H.F. SALUTES COUNTRY
MUSIC PIONEERS CONCERT is a fundraiser concert for the Tamworth
Country Music Hall Of Fame.
All proceeds raised go to Tamworth Country
Music Hall Of Fame.
All artists and members of the band and sound engineer donate their
time for this concert. The Homestead venue is donated by the ABBA.
Host: Lorraine Pfitzner OAM.
Band: TBA.
All artists paying tribute to various pioneers of Australian Country
Music.
Artists: TBA
Admission $15 donation.
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This Concert will bring
our shows at the 'Balladeers Homestead' to a close for 2020.
Thank you to all for your support of the venue during the festival
week.
We sincerely thank the Salvation Army Hall committee for the use of
their facilities. - THE ABBA
Saturday
25th
JANUARY 2020
A.B.B.A. AGM 2pm.
In hall next to auditorium area at the Balladeers Homestead.
All welcome.
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