Hootenanny held in bad weather

The June Patonga Hootenanny was held on Friday, June 8, and despite the bad weather a large number of people attended.

The Hoot is an opportunity for budding musicians to have a play, for established musos to have a relaxed jam and for visitors to chill out with some food, dance and music in a relaxed atmosphere.

The event is child-friendly and is held in the local community hall from 7pm to midnight.

"These nights are always a blast with musicians and attendees alike always having a great night," said organiser Zac Zwan.

"Depending on numbers, each group will usually get five or six songs then it's whoever wants to play from around 10:30pm.

"Members of the group provide dinner which can vary from barbecues, casseroles, soups, curries and other dishes.

"The food is provided by volunteers in the community and brought down for set up around 6pm to 6:30pm.

"Musicians can play a set with their own groups if they wish and are allotted a segment in order depending on various factors but is usually sorted into some order at the beginning of the night depending on who is there and how many musos there are," said Mr Zwan.

Email, 18 Jun 2012

Zac Zwan, Patonga Hootenanny