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21.01.2022 AVAILABLE NOW ON BANDCAMP $15... https://festivalfolksing.bandcamp.com//festival-folk-sing-
20.01.2022 The winter 2020 edition of Undercover Radio features a selection of songs from our most recent releases ‘Before the Boomerang Came Back Musical Aboriginalia (1949-1962)’ & Johnny Wade’s ‘Hawaiian Crooner’ two volume collection. Both titles are part of our Reissue Projects compiled by internationally recognized heritage sound archivist Michael Alexandratos. Also in the mix are John Munro, Michael Fix, Robyn Archer, Gary Shearston, Smoky Dawson, Roger Knox, Buddy Williams and The Scrum.
20.01.2022 Vincent PLUSH 3. 110419 CD review for THE WEEKEND REVIEW CLASSIC CABARET RARITIES Robyn Archer, vocals; Michael Morley, piano; George Butrumlis, accordion.... Rouseabout RRR91 FOUR AND A HALF STARS There’s a kind of smoky, sensual world-weariness to Robyn Archer’s new album. These ‘cabaret rarities’ follow her two acclaimed Brecht-Weill albums some years ago. One can almost smell the aromas of coffee and Gauloises. Yet, equally, they have vitality and verve, anger and angst, barbs and bouquets. This is the bi-polar world of cabaret, 26 songs spread over three periods of cabaret’s heydays in Berlin and Paris. Archer has lived with this music for a long time since 1974 and her first ‘Little Mahagonny’ in Adelaide yet each time she approaches it, she brings something fresh and new, ever more authentic. It’s hard to imagine another performer who brings similar grit and guts to this music. Recent versions by Ute Lemper and H.K.Gruber sound too studied, too polished and well mannered. At the outset of her new album, Archer prepares the listener for ‘songs from the street’. Indeed, at times we find ourselves, like Henry Lawson, wallowing in the gutter. Many of the songs here are unfamiliar, only a few have been recorded before, making this a must-have purchase for the many fans of Archer and the genre. There will be special interest in songs with words and music by Bertolt Brecht and the poetic tribute to Jacques Brel by Patrick McGuiness which introduces an affecting version of Brel’s ‘Ne me quitte pas’. For several years now Archer has added the Melbourne accordionist George Butrumilis to her long-standing partnership with her ever-dependable pianist-cum-mentor Michael Morley. Here, the accordion adds a further shade of authenticity. It’s good to hear some vocalizing from the lads, although Morley could do with some more lessons with his faux Gregorian chant. Many of the translations are by Morley and Archer themselves, and it’s fun to see traces of Aussie vernacular spicing up the already raunchy lyrics. They tell us that, regardless of time and place, this music is on-going and ever-lasting. A pity that this otherwise excellent album contains such skimpy information; it’s well researched and deserves both extensive commentary and texts. Let’s hope Archer’s show in late August with an ensemble from the Adelaide Symphony will be recorded. Can anyone tire of this music? And what better advocate than that indefatigable and fearless proselytizer, our very own Robyn Archer?
20.01.2022 The application form for the 2020 Sydney Folk Festival (14-16 August) is now online. Visit https://www.sydneyfolkfestival.com.au/ and scroll down to the apply b...utton. Applications close on 31 March. A reminder that we are looking for a range of volunteers to help us put on another great festival in the heart of Sydney, please contact Pam Davis: pam.davis(at)optusnet.com.au. See more
17.01.2022 Folks, looking forward to presenting an online one hour workshop on Saturday 15th August. I'll be talking about collecting folklore, where 'bush songs' come fro...m.. and why they are relevant in the 21st century, and I'll also be singing a few old favourites, reciting and offering some bush yarns and some city ditties. It will be a bit of fun with a bit of curious history thrown in. I am also doing a 30-minute concert spot on Friday 14th. Ticket info on this page. See more
16.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/eric.bogle/videos/547084129421055/
15.01.2022 This two-volume collection of Hawaiian-style recordings by vocalist Johnny Wade (1916-1993) is finally out on iTunes, Spotify and other digital music outlets. Presented here for the very first time are 59 masters that span from Wade's early involvement with the Sydney Hawaiian Club in 1937, until his last 78rpm recordings in 1956 under "Johnny Wade & His Hawaiians." Also featured are the talents of electric steel players Les Adams and Neville Kahn, all backed with Wade's tend...er crooner-style vocalising. Along with hapa-haole standards like ‘Aloha Oe’, ‘King’s Serenade’ and ‘The Hukilau Song’, these sessions feature a number of Australian compositions and songs which reference Maori, Samoan, Malaysian and Fijian cultures. Volume 1: https://open.spotify.com/album/6YcrkhScE4H3vCjtCKTAA2 https://music.apple.com//hawaiian-crooner-vol-1/1493756393 Volume 2: https://open.spotify.com/album/0tSmFP7bmRcxw18ye9qTTM https://music.apple.com//hawaiian-crooner-vol-2/1493758091
14.01.2022 ERIC BOGLE BAND SYDNEY CONCERT 17 August 2019 - tickets now on sale http://www.sydneyfolkfestival.com.au
12.01.2022 https://youtu.be/FKotLufzEWg Vale: Guy Madigan. Rouseabout is working to keep Sirocco's music available - stay tuned.
12.01.2022 https://www.sydneyfolkfestival.com.au/
11.01.2022 "Before the Boomerang Came Back - Musical Aboriginalia (1949-1962)" compiled by producer Michael Alexandratos is finally out on all digital music platforms, including Spotify, iTunes and Apple Music. Presented together for the first time are rare sound recordings of musical misappropriations of Aboriginal cultures, spanning the genres of jazz, pop, rock n roll, country music and art song, mostly recorded in Australia and by white non-Indigenous artists and composers. All tr...acks have been remastered by Grammy Award winning audio engineer Michael Graves (Osiris Studio) and features album cover artwork by Tony Albert, courtesy of Sullivan + Strumpf. It is hoped that this release stimulates new perspectives and interpretations around this difficult legacy in Australian music.
10.01.2022 Here's a short one-minute video clip promotion the forthcoming Dead Men Talking tour of Victoria which takes in Fish Creek, Wonthaggi, Frankston, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Rushworth - from Oct 26th to Nov 3rd. https://vimeo.com/359210706
07.01.2022 Good old bush songs
03.01.2022 Rouseabout artists appearing include Eric Bogle, Michael Alexandratos Marcus Holden and Warren Fahey
02.01.2022 Hey. Buy tickets today..... the early bird gets the worm etc
01.01.2022 Bernard Bolan Tribute Concert Video. Sit back and enjoy this wonderful concert from the Sydney Folk Festival. Wayne Richmond did the video and editing, Denis Tracey compered and performers are all introduced on the film. What a marvellous record of an outstanding songwriter.
01.01.2022 Don't miss the Michael Alexandratos illustrated talk on misappropriation of indigenous culture in music. You will recognise some of the culprits and learn of ne...w ones in this fascinating talk. The artwork is for Michael's archival recording to be released on Rouseabout Records later this year. 12.15 Saturday in the Keneally Room at SMSA See more
