Mudgee Brewing Company continue to bring exceptional live music acts to the Mudgee region. Daniel Champagne, Catherine Britt, 8 Ball Aitken & Gusto are just a few acts not be missed in coming weeks. Book early for Dinner & Shows, tickets sell fast !! |
Regular Live Music @ The Brewery
| | | | 6.30pm - 9.30pm Dinner AvailableSugarfoot Gusto Mick Vawdon Rob Binks Lara Brett 4.30pm - 7.30pm Dinner Available Mick Fetch TBC 8 Ball Aitken Rachel Hannan Annie McKinnon Thursday 12th April 2012 (6.30pm - 9.30pm Dinner available) Sunday 15th April 2012 (4.30pm - 7.30pm Dinner available) Sunday 6th May 2012 (4.30pm - 7.30pm Dinner available) Friday 8th June 2012 (Dinner & Show $60) | |
Reaching to musical depth’s far beyond his years and a way with the guitar that can only be seen to be believed. Daniel Champagne often sounds closer to a three-piece band than the young singer songwriter guitarist that has established himself as a renowned performer in his homeland Australia and now around the world.
With a reputation on his instrument of choice firmly established, recent descriptions of the live show state ‘A prodigy playing like no-one could possibly play unless they spent at least two lifetimes studying the art’ (BW Review, NZ) and ‘The best young guitarist in Australia’ (IFC President). Daniel’s guitar playing runs from the instruments soul to way outside of its box. His Signature explosion of 2-hand tapping, body percussion and fiery runs in a swag of different tunings can be expected. As can the jazzy finger picking and tasteful improvisation of someone that first picked up the instrument at seven years old and as it would seem … hasn’t put it down since.
The same versatility can be said for his writing and choice of material. Pulling off setts from intense foot-stomping crowd pleasers, experimental compositions, bags of originals to century old Folk and Blues Songs delivered with an exciting youthful flair. As for the voice … “He sings with a wonderfully pronounced and proud Aussie twang, howling here, hushed there, always confident, fearless and knowing” – Jamie Forbes
In all, a live show to mark as an absolute must see!
Having cut his teeth on the Australian scene with two independent EPs and two full years on the road. 2011 has marked the release of the debut album Pint of Mystery and has seen Daniel take his explosive live show to all corners of his homeland as well as Europe and Canada. He has won over crowds at world renowned Festivals including Woodford, Byron Bay Bluesfest and National Folk Festival in Australia. Vancouver Folk, Mariposa Folk and Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival in Canada and Labadoux Festival in Belgium … just to name a few.
After Sharing stages with some of the leaders in acoustic music today and being marked as a true light in its future Daniel Champagne now holds a firm reputation for dropping jaws, breaking guitars and making festivals buzz wherever he goes!
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Quotes: “Watching Daniel Champagne perform is a once in a lifetime experience. He is a true prodigy that plays like no one else could possibly play unless they spent at least two lifetimes studying the art” - BW Review, New Zealand “The best young guitarist in Australia” - IFC President “His on-stage presence radiates a musical maturity well beyond his years and a phenomenal method of playing the guitar leaves audiences thrilled” - TE Herald, Newcastle “It’s his guitar work that really steals the show. Champagne has not only mastered his instrument, he’s conquered it! Reaching into Folk, Blues, Classical, Jazz, Rock and other stylings, with nods to virtuosos too numerous to mention. Champagne has created a pastiche all of his own… I cannot recommend this cd highly enough. Buy it, spread the word, something wonderful is happening down here” - BDN “An amazing rising talent in the guitar world!” - Rhythms Magazine Performance Review “Today I saw the future of Folk! – Festival goers flocking in their thousands towards main stage to witness the young musical phenomenon from Australia dish out an absolute show-stopper at the evening’s end. It’s not often that what we are told in this industry is reality, but I can tell you…the hype surrounding this kid is! Daniel Champagne’s guitar skills are indeed unparalleled, I’ve seen all the great players but have never heard such a sound come out of one instrument. Prowling the stage with it swinging around his shoulders and through the air, his hands are a blur as he taps notes with both hands, beats out rhythms on the body and toys with our emotion in a musical rollercoaster running from all out attach to complete silence with a mere slide of hand. Each song is a polished gem delivered in the vein of a old Folk troubadour, yet with an exiting youthful flair. But it’s the manner in which he holds his audience…his commanding stage presence, cheeky road stories of a 21yr old on the international circuit and his old school dancing-in-the-crowd, guitar behind the head showmanship that had the audience in hysterics and had me convinced that we’ve really struck gold here. In the modern age of Hip Hop and processed rock music where our folk players are getting pushed to the festival side stages in place of the more ‘popular’ acts. It’s a true joy to see a young performer steeped in our rich folk tradition who is able to hold a festival crowd both young and old with just a guitar, a voice and an old thing called talent!” - Exert from ‘The Firefly Column’ San Francisco by Anthony JamesSee our Complete Entertainment Guide |
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Catherine spent 6 years in Nashville and has toured, performed and recorded with some of music’s most respected names – Kasey Chambers, Paul Kelly, Sir Elton John, Shane Nicholson, Jerry Salley, Tim Rodgers & Kenny Chesney – and has worked with some of Australia’s and Americas finest producers.
Her recording career commenced in 2000 when at the age of 14 she released the EP In The Pines which produced the hit single ‘That Don’t Bother Me’ which featured and was co-written with Kasey Chambers. This release gained critical acclaim and was followed in 2001 by her debut album release Dusty Smiles And Heartbreak Cures which contained the hits singles ‘Hillbilly Pickin’ Ramblin’ Girl’ and ’46 Miles From Alice’ and produced her 1st ARIA Country Album of the Year Nomination.
In 2006 her second album Too Far Gone followed with ‘The Upside of Being Down’ being a top 40 hit in the USA and a #1 hit in Australia as was ‘Swingin’ Door’, ‘Poor Mans Pride’ & the title track. It also lead to her debut performance on the Grand Old Opry (then and still the youngest Australian to do so), a 2nd ARIA Country Album of the Year nomination and 3 CMAA nominations including Album of the Year, Single of the Year & Female Artist of the Year.
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Her third album Little Wildflower was released in 2008 and contained the stunning and her 3rd Top 40 hit in the USA, ‘What I Did Last Night’. It was a #1 smash in Australia and earned her the 2009 CMAA Female Artist of the Year Award and nominations for CMAA Album of the Year, CMC Artist of the Year and A RIA Country Album of the Year. ‘Little Wildflower’ and ‘Not Your Cinderella’ also hit the #1 chart position in Australia. Catherine Britt, released in 2010, has produced three #1 singles – ‘Can’t Change A Thing’, ‘Sweet Emmylou’ and ‘I Want You Back’ and brought her more CMAA and ARIA nominations for Country Album of the Year, her 4th consecutive, and Most Popular Australian Artist while also being awarded the 2010 CMA Global Artist of the Year. In 2011 Catherine received her 1st APRA nomination for ‘Can’t Change A Thing’ and was again nominated for CMC Artist of the Year. Catherine was also named in the top 12 finalists for the 2011 Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition, Australia’s most prestigious, with ‘Sweet Emmylou’ and was placed second overall. Country Music Channel (CMC) have announced that “the darling of Australian country music” will join the channel to present a new series of Alt Country and this sees her become the first person to ever host a video clip-based program on the channel and in October Catherine will appear at the 2011 Americana Festival in Nashville where she has been officially invited to perform. Britt has accomplished the most essential job a singer \ songwriter can hope to do: make music that is at once fresh and invigorating enough to speak to a new generation of fans, and yet naturally and firmly rooted in country tradition and the essential truths it has always brought to light. See our Complete Entertainment Guide |
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8 Ball Aitken is the redneck preacher at the shotgun wedding between country and blues. It doesn’t matter which part of the family you’re from -- what does matter is the funky foot-stomping hullaballoo at the all-night party afterwards.
Hailing from Far North Queensland, he grew up as a teenager in a run-down tobacco shed, making a living picking tropical fruits by day and picking guitars by night. 8 Ball’s first break came when he was hired to play nightly at the infamous Johno’s Blues Bar in Cairns.
Since the release of his first album ‘Behind The 8 Ball’ in 2003, 8 Ball has toured to date across every state and territory of Australia. He has also built a strong international profile, having played festival and club shows throughout Europe, Canada & Japan. He’s toured in Japan four times, where he headlined the popular Rokko Sun Music Festival. He has also performed extensively in Germany, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway and the UK.
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8 Ball Aitken is authentic -- a real-deal character who rattles the roof, stomps the planks, and gets his audiences whooping and hollering along in a frenzy of pure exuberance.He started work as a farm labourer aged fifteen, doing back-breakingly hard work on the mango and banana plantations of the Atherton Tablelands, a man's work for a boy's pay. A life-changing conversation with an Aboriginal elder, who told him he should pursue a career in music, convinced 8 Ball to pack his bags, grab his guitar, and leave the farm to meet his destiny. 8 Ball’s third album ‘Rebel With A Cause’ had several award wins including a Southern Star Award and two Q Song Awards (for ‘Outback Booty Call’ & ‘Yellow Moon’). His singles ‘Cyclone Country’ & ‘Hands On Top Of The Wheel’ have both been top 10 country hits around Australia. ‘Cyclone Country’ earned 8 Ball his first Golden Guitar award nomination while single ‘Cowboy Movie’ was a finalist in the APRA Blues & Roots Song of The Year Awards. ‘The Tamworth Tapes’ is out now through MGM Distribution Australia and 8 Ball has hit the road touring throughout Australia to promote the new album. See our Complete Entertainment Guide |
MEDIA RELEASE
DATE: 11th May, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kingsgate drilling program slowed by authorities’ site inspection
An inspection of exploratory drilling sites at the proposed Kingsgate-Bowdens silver-lead mine near Lue village out of Mudgee has meant some site work has been halted due to failure to adhere to basic environmental protections.
Concerns by local residents over breaches of the conditions of the exploration licence were raised with the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Trade & Investment, Resources & Energy. These concerns related to both excessive dust being expelled from drilling operations, and failure to properly protect the local Blackman’s Gully watercourse.
Brett and Colleen Farrow were amongst local residents raising concerns with authorities. They were taking a Sunday walk down Maloney’s Road with their dogs when they came upon a number of drill sites within Blackman’s Gully. “We were horrified to see evidence of machinery tracks and earthworks across the waterway, and the total lack of silt fences to protect runoff from the excavated drill pad sites and drainage sumps. We could see no attempt to keep contaminated water or silt from flowing into local creeks.” Brett returned to take photos to pass onto the authorities.
A site inspection was undertaken by representatives of the EPA, the Department of Trade & Investment, Resources & Energy, and Mid-Western Regional Council on the 3rd of May. A representative of the Department has told local residents that as a consequence of the inspection Kingsgate have been instructed not to conduct any more site works within 40m of a watercourse until they have submitted a Direct Erosion Plan for the entire work area and received approval.
This failure to adhere to basic environmental protections at the exploratory stage heightens fears amongst concerned locals as to the outcome should a mining license be issued to Kingsgate. This breach follows the pattern of mines in the region, with a recent audit revealing that Moolarben Mine north of Mudgee has breached its exploratory license conditions on four occasions, and has been fined over major pollution incidents from its mining operations.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Graeme Gardiner: Phone 63736371 or 0428 757369
Brett Farrow: Phone 63736396 or 0458 562170
NOTES
While the EPA participated with great interest in the site inspection, they have only an advisory, rather than regulatory role, when a project is at the exploration license stage. The Dept of Trade & Investment, Resources & Energy are responsible for monitoring and regulating the conditions of the exploration license. Our contact has been with Sarah Pollack from the Environmental Sustainability Unit Regional Central West Office of the Department (Orange: 6360 5333).
The Lue Action Group (L.Ag) is a subcommittee of Bingman Landcare Group to support the community through researching the issues related to this proposal, and to advocate on the community’s behalf.
Kingsgate Bowdens Pty Ltd purchased the exploration rights for this potential mine in late 2011, and are seeking to obtain approvals for development in 2012 with large-scale site works proposed to commence in early 2013. The mine site is located less than three kilometres from Lue village and school. Plant and staff are currently conducting further significant exploratory drilling operations. This open-cut mine is proposed to be one square kilometre in area, and at least 200m deep, with the possibility of being extended beyond this area. Spoil areas, large tailings dams and the on-site processing mill and flotation plant will see the footprint of the mine significantly greater than the size of the actual pit. While it is a small yield of silver (in the order of 0.006% by volume of excavated material), 0.3% of lead will be yielded from the mine – from current technical data it is estimated at least 177,000 tonnes over the life of the mine – along with other heavy toxic substances.
For any further background information contact:
Graeme Gardiner, Media Officer, L.Ag, 6373 6371 or 0428 757369
Mudgee & Districts Motorcycle Club will be hosting their annual Day/Night Stadium X Event this Saturday 3rd March 2012. Lots of thrilling action in store during the 7hr show including the Top 20 shootout which will include an Australian champion, national riders and of course many of our locals all competing for large prize money in the main event. Don't miss the thrills and spills, raffles, prizes and loads of family fun. A full canteen and BBQ is available as well as a jumping castle for the kids. Gates open at 2pm and racing at 3pm. Tickets at the gate cost $30 for family, $10 an adult & $5 for children. See you there!More Details visit - www.mudgeemx.comFull Entertainment Guide to What's On in Mudgee this Weekend
AUSTRALIAN DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY (MUDGEE) presents monthly Arts Lectures Guests are welcome by pre-arrangement Ray Parle 0439 735 424 Cudgegong Valley Public School Madeira Road Mudgee Guests may attend a maximum of 3 lectures per year. Fees: $20 for adults, $10 for students $10 for visiting ADFAS members Membership fees for 2012 - $125 Friday Mar 2 2012 6.30pm - ADFAS LECTURE 1 “Hand Grenades Like Cartier Chips” by Antony Penrose, son of surrealist artist and collector Sir Roland Penrose and fashion model and photographer Lee Miller. Roland Penrose and Lee Miller counted Picasso, Man Ray and Max Ernst among their close friends and Antony grew up at Farley Farm near Eastbourne in Sussex among a passing cavalcade of famous family acquaintances. His lecture examines the fascinating life of his mother, Lee Miller Friday Apr 13 2012 6.30pm - ADFAS LECTURE 2 "It’s Not All Wine and Roses” by Australian gardening lecturer, author and historian, Dr Holly Kerr Forsyth. Her lecture will relay some of her more dangerous and unusual adventures as she travels the world, photographing gardens and finding material for her books, and for her weekly column in The Weekend Australian. Holly will also be available in a local historic garden on the following day, Saturday 14th April, to showcase and sell her books. Friday May 4 2012 6.30pm - ADFAS LECTURE 3 “The Glories of Winchester Cathedral” by Michael Wheeler. Since the seventh century a sacred building has existed on the site of Winchester Cathedral, one of England’s greatest treasures. Michael will examine not only the magnificent building’s architecture, but also the treasures within: its memorials, carvings, misericords and modern artwork. Friday Jun 8 2012 6.30pm - ADFAS LECTURE 4 “Beyond Capricorn: Map Making and European Expansion (and Discovery of Australia)” by Australian lecturer Professor Robert Clancy, an immunologist from Newcastle and an enthusiast of historic maps. Friday Jul 6 2012 6.30pm - ADFAS LECTURE 5 “Sheer Folly – Garden History” by Caroline Holmes,who will look at the history of landscapes and gardens from the sixteenth century to the twenty-first century and their role as settings for follies. Friday Aug 10 2012 6.30pm - ADFAS LECTURE 6 “Red Vibrations” by Alexandra Drysdale,who will discuss the vast range of this vibrant colour, how it affects our emotions and how it has been used by artists Friday Sep 7 2012 6.30pm - ADFAS LECTURE 7 “Posters of the Belle Epoque, the Great Age of the Poster” by Charles Harris, who will examine how technical innovation, creative genius and craftsmanship in the art of the poster became the pioneer of mass communication. Friday Oct 5 2012 6.30pm - ADFAS LECTURE 8 “Stolen Masterpieces” by Shauna Isaac, who will discuss the theft of several major works of art in recent times. Lectures Held at Cudgegong Valley Public School Madeira Road Mudgee TO JOIN ADFAS MUDGEE INC Enquiries Membership Secretary Ray Parle 0439 735 424 OR Chairman John Broadley 02-6372 3365 Membership fees for 2012 - $125See our Local Arts Features, Artists in Profile, Ceramic & Recycled Art Features
Kick off your shoes and plunge into Robert Stein's Footcrush Feast this coming weekend and enjoy great food, wine and plenty of laughs. Saturday enjoy Can Cruise's 4th Annual one day car and bike rally. Any registered vehicle can enter. It will involve a Show'nShine, Poker Run and Yabby Races. The rally leaves Mudgee for Rylstone via Lue, heads to Kandos and back to Mudgee. Proceeds to Can Assist. Read more ...Dee Donovan - The Silver Baron and his Irish dancers will be performing in nearby Gulgong.Mudgee Miniature Railway is on again this Sunday - it's a very affordable day out for young children with canteen and toilet facilities available. Make sure you take some enclosed shoes or you can't ride. Drive out onto the Ulan Cassilis Road for six kilometres and it's on the right hand side on the corner of Buckaroo Lane. The Farmers Markets are on again this weekend at St Mary's Catholic Church See our complete Entertainment Guide for more details
Don't miss ADFAS' first lecture for 2012 on Friday night, guest speaker will be Antony Penrose, son of surrealist artist and collector Sir Roland Penrose and fashion model and photographer Lee Miller. His lecture examines the fascinating life of his mother, Lee Miller, Bookings are essential 0439 735 424 .Mudgee Show will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday and usually includes a rodeo, llocal exhibitions of produce and animals, with fireworks finishing the night on Saturday. Mudgee Motorcycle Club will be holding a day / night motorcross at AREC with raffles, auctions and thrilling racing, Katie Noonan & Elixir will be in town with some great live music on Saturday night. See our complete Entertainment Guide for more local events
A Celebrity Golf Classic will be held this Friday on Mudgee's beautiful golf course, with Peter Sterling and Ken Sutcliffe as guests. Don't miss the Glen Willow Sports Complex Official Opening in Mudgee this coming Friday 24th February - there will be junior sporting clinics, grandstand tours, jumping castles, face painting, live music and a free BBQ..Feel like an early start this Saturday, then head out to Bubbly at the Track for breakfast. The Wollar Wake will commence Saturday afternoon and finish around lunchtime Sunday, all ex-locals, residents and friends are asked to come along to commemorate the passing of the village of Wollar. There will be large crowds at Glen Willow on Saturday for the Northern v Western Academy Rugby League trial games. The first official match for the new sports complex. Head on out to Gulgong Saturday night for Achtung Baby - the U2 Tribute Show, it's marked as one of the best !Rylstone Kandos Show will be held this coming weekend - let's hope the weather stays fine for all events.See our Complete Entertainment Guide for more local events
Cudgegong Cruisers Inc. in conjunction with volunteers from Can Assist – Mudgee & Districts Branch will be holding the 4th Annual “Can Cruise” a major fundraiser on Saturday 10th March 2012.
A one-day car and motor-bike rally called “Can Cruise” will commence from Mudgee Racecourse and travel to Rylstone for lunch via Cherry’s Café on the Ilford Road and Kandos, then returning to Mudgee Racecourse via Rylstone & Lue. Any registered vehicle can enter at a cost of $30.00 per adult, children 16 and under $5.00, infants 2 and under free, or $60.00 for a family ticket for 2 adults, up to 2 children. (includes lunch) (Click for Full Agenda) To make a fun day for everyone there will be; a “Show n Shine” in the morning for cars and bikes, a sack race and tyre rolling competition during the lunch-break, upon return to Mudgee Race Course a free jumping castle for the kids, to enjoy while having some dinner, and a drink at the bar for over 18’s. Yabby races are also on the program. Cards will be drawn throughout the day for a poker run. Breakfast from 8:00-10.00am and dinner upon return will be available to purchase on the day, with lunch being provided for all participants. This will be a Family friendly fun day out with great prizes and trophies on offer. Entrants are encouraged to pre-register now, although entries will be accepted on the day, until 9.00am for Show n Shine, and until 10:00am for Can Cruise and Poker Run. What to bring; A sun hat, a smile, good humour, a spirit of fun and a desire to assist someone from your local community struggling through their cancer journey. Your day will be made that much better knowing you will be helping another Family or friend in your local community affected by cancer. Can Assist – Mudgee & Districts Branch is one of 42 branches in NSW forming the Cancer Assistance Network that is actively involved in raising funds to provide financial assistance, emotional & practical support, information, care and accommodation for people in rural NSW affected by cancer. Your local branch started in August 2008 and due to the active group of volunteer fundraisers, we have had the opportunity to assist many local people with oncology related pharmacy items, accommodation during treatment, travel, home aides, and utility expenses in times of financial hardship. For information about “Can Cruise” and entry forms (Click for Full Agenda)please visit www.cudgegongcruisers.org.auor alternatively contact Glenn Box 02 6372 6077 email glennbox.mudgee@harveyworld.com.au For information about Can Assist – Mudgee & Districts Branch or to Request Assistance, PLEASE CALL 02 6374 1155. For information about the Cancer Assistance Networkyou can visit www.canassist.com.auSee our Complete Entertainment Guide for more events in Mudgee
There's plenty to do this weekend around Mudgee - kick off Saturday morning with a Bubbly at the Track, pick up some local produce (or drop the kids at the cooking classes*) at the Mudgee*, Rylstone or Kandos Markets, then head on out to the Gulgong Show for the afternoon and try your luck in "Gulgongs Got Talent" trials. Saturday night and Sunday afternoon there will be free live music at Rock in the Vines concert on the outskirts of Mudgee. Sunday morning is a lovely time to take an organised farm walk to learn more about our local produce, then head straight out to the Mudgee Races for the afternoon. See our Complete Entertainment Guide for more local events.
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