Jake Cassar at folk club

The Troubadour Folk Club will meet at the CWA Hall in Woy Woy on Saturday, September 22, for an Australian themed event featuring Jake Cassar.

Mr Cassar has lived on the Central Coast his whole life and works as a professional musician, bushcraft teacher and a community worker.

"From traditional Australian folk songs to contemporary acoustic, singing is his real passion," said Troubadour publicity officer Ms Willy Timmerman

"Jake is a passionate conservationist and has led the campaign to protect the Bambara area at Kariong.

"Jake is also committed to helping with the issues of homelessness and mental health and has organised large community events to raise funds and awareness for these issues," said Ms Timmerman.

Jake's influences as a musician include Cat Stevens, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Billy Idol and Redgum.

Jake has performed original songs at the Big Day Out and has supported Kasey Chambers, Ross Wilson and other high profile performers.

Email, 30 Aug 2012

Willy Timmerman, Troubadour