Folk club releases first CD
The Troubadour Folk Club at Woy Woy, which has been staging regular acoustic concerts for the past 16 years, has released its first CD.
"This recording gives us the chance to celebrate the talented local artists who have provided support for every guest artist we have ever featured in the concerts," said Troubadour president Mr Michael Fine.
"Many are singer-songwriters who have celebrated their home here in sometimes poignant, sometimes funny, always intelligent and well-crafted songs," Mr Fine said.
Mr Fine's own track, Why I live in Woy Woy, is a perennial favourite among Troubadour audiences.
Others include Hugh Worrall, with his take on the local weather: There's Lots of Water in Woy Woy.
Others have a wider geographical range, such as True Love Never Dies, by Marilyn and Frank Russell, which reflects on the lives of people commemorated on headstones in a local graveyard, Linda Campbell's Little Hope Flower, a melodic tribute to a walk with her father, in a local meadow.
Judy Robinson and Susie Lochhead celebrate the local op shop, The Blues Angels sing about coming home to Kincumber and Trish Peartt sings her upbeat response to the garden bird which wakes her every morning in time for work.
"The wide range of styles and genres on the CD also reflect the variety of acoustic offerings our audiences have enjoyed over the years," said Mr Fine.
"We have the blues, from the Blues Angels and the Troubalukers performing CC Rider with a blistering harmonica solo from Tom Flood.
There is a protest song: Do We Really Belong, from George May, who can't resist adding a solid rock rhythm.
There are rollicking singalongs from Slightly Off with Great Old Whale, and Ian Smith with Just Breezin' Along.
An alarming take on the standard folk tale from Sue Robinson and the audience with Waltzing Matilda and a story from the nationally renowned bush balladeer Peter Mace.
"We are launching the CD at a special concert at the Woy Woy CWA Hall (which also features on the cover) at 7pm on Saturday, February 6.
"The entry will cost $15 and will include a copy of the CD in the ticket," Mr Fine said.
Media release, 18 Jan 2016
Marilyn Russell, Troubadour Folk Club