Newcastle and Hunter Valley Folk Club inc.

Kent Daniel's Bushfire Band has been the Hunter's premier bush dance band for more than 20 years.

With a passion and commitment to keeping alive the tradition of Australian Bush music, the band delivers a professional quality performance of both traditional and contemporary folk music.

www.bushfirebushband.com.au

Jane M Harding is a singer/songwriter from Coonabarabran in north-west NSW.

Her songs are inspired by the land and its characters whom she knows and loves, with melodies informed by traditional Irish, Scottish and Australian folk tunes.

Blessed with a fantastic voice and gentle touch on guitar, she weaves a story in song that will haunt you long after the performance is over.

www.myspace.com/janemharding

A prolific and well-respected independent musician proficient in many genres Larry Hughes has been playing professionally for 20 years.

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.

www.myspace.com/larryjhughes

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.

http://www.mothersofintention.com.au/