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I.L.E. Guitars | 
Guitars & ViolinsAntique Restoration & French Polishing Ian Ellis Ph: 0409 103 215 Bluesmen |
Authentic interesting old blues with "some motion”. Enjoy Robert Johnson, Leadbelly, T-Bone Walker favourites and much more, on guitars, banjo and harmonica. A three piece group based in Gosford. Phone: Graham Black (02) 4329 5333 Clubs and Organisations |
Central Coast Bush Dance & Music Association Inc.(CCBDMA) is committed to keeping our own heritage alive and encourages the preservation of Australian Bush Dancing, Music and folk traditions. Regular bush dances held monthly. Folk Alliance Australia(FAA) is the peak organisation representing folk music across Australia. Membership is open to all with most members being songwriters, performers, festivals management and supporters of folk music. Hunter Bush PoetsCo-sponsors of the Gulgong Henry Lawson Festival June long weekend. Competition and performances held at various locations - e.g. Newcastle, Morisset, Scone, Krambach, 'Ducks Crossing' Warners Bay and some members compete Australia wide. Come along and join us - perform a poem or two or just sit and be entertained by an evening of great poems and yarns from our members. TroubadourCentral Coast music and poetry group committed to preserving the traditions of heritage music and poetry for generations to come - encourages participation by everyone and provides a place for beginning and advanced artists to become involved. Dana Lyons - Cows With Guns |
A global radio and web hit, “Cows With Guns” #2 on the Australian Country charts, #1 in Seattle and spent six months on the Irish Top 40. Bringing together a mix of comedy, ballads and love songs, Dana’s sharp wit and beautiful voice have him performing at concert halls, festivals, conventions, across the US and around the world. Website: Dana Lyons Larry Hughes |
From Newcastle on the East Coast of Australia he has toured widely around Australia and Asia. A singer/songwriter, Larry plays a vast range of styles and musical instruments: electric and acoustic guitars, violin, mandolin, harmonica, piano, bass and five string banjo, dobro. Mothers of Intention |
Mothers of Intention are a Celtic inspired four piece band featuring 3 part vocal harmonies, rhythm guitar, fiddle, mandolin, Irish whistles, recorders and Bodran (Irish frame drum). The extensive repertoire includes a vibrant mix of Celtic and Folk inspired covers, traditional and original songs sung in exquisite three part harmony. The Mothers also play trad and original tunes, jigs and reels. This electric mix makes for an interesting,varied and enjoyable performance. Oz Whistles |
WhistlesMitch Smith Phone: (02) 4784 2105 Email:
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Roland Stefen |
Guitars & ViolinsPhone: (02) 4271 3238 Shayne Kerr |
Fiddle LessonsShayne is great for beginners or those needing a few tips. Phone: (02) 4967 3167 |
Dana Lyons is the singer/songwriter best known for his dynamic performances and outrageous hit songs “Cows With Guns,” “RV” and “Ride The Lawn.”
A prolific and well-respected independent musician proficient in many genres Larry Hughes has been playing professionally for 20 years.