Folk club presents Australian concert

The Troubadour folk club will present an Australian Theme Concert with "Collector" at the Peninsula Theatre on May 19, at 7.30pm.

"There are bands that become essential in the labour of keeping the musical heritage of certain societies alive and in good health, researching and performing traditional music with acknowledgement and taste, while making it a lot of fun for the audience at the same time," Troubadour Central Coast media officer Ms Leila Desborough said.

"There is such a band in Australia, and that's Collector.

"They breathe new life into the old songs and dance tunes of their native culture.

"From lively tunes to heartfelt ballads to acapella singing, with well thought out and tasteful arrangements, Collector has won plaudits for playing and re-creating the grand old music of the Australian Bush."

The event will also feature a dance display by the Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association.

A blackboard concert and fun session will be held by Troubadour Central Coast at the CWA Hall in Woy Woy on May 13 starting at 1:30pm.

Ms Desborough said all were welcomed to perform or to just sit and listen.

Tea, coffee and afternoon tea will be provided.

Entry to the event is $5 or $3 concession.

Tickets for the Australian Theme Concert at the theatre will cost $25 and $20 concession.

They are available from the Laycock St theatre on 4323 3233 or from Peninsula Music, 38 George St, Woy Woy, on 4342 9099 or from the Troubadour folk club by telephoning 4341 4060 or 0417 456 929

Press release, 2 Apr 2007 Leila Desborough, Troubadour Central Coast