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Hi Guys,

The Brackets & Jam Community have booked Kincumba Mtn for Saturday 6/7/2013 [which would have been his 55 birthday] for a Celebrative Memorial Day for Greg, we wish to give all his friends on the Coast the opportunity to pay their respects and celebrate his life.

We will start with an 11.00am Ceremony followed by a bite to eat, please everyone bring a plate to share and whatever you want to drink, we will definately have a Drum also in Gregs' honour. 

Hope to see everyone there....

Regards
Craig McMullen- President Brackets & Jam (Central Coast) Inc.

It is with a heavy heart that I have to pass on the unexpected news that a longtime member of the 'Brackets' tribe has passed away . Greg Cole died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday 1/6/13 from yet to be confirmed cause .

He has bravely confronted serious health issues for some time and was on a difficult but positive track to recovery . We will all have fond memories of Greg and know that his path was not an easy one . He is at peace now .

In Gregs own words ' Om shanti - love to all ' . Rest easy my friend , we will miss you .

 

Craig McMullen

     President

 

Well what a great day, maybe a bit hot for some but a beautiful day. The most visitors yet, an estimated 14,500 throughout the day.The stage performances were well supported. Workshops well attended.Hope to see you all in 2012....CHECK OUT THE GALLERY  on www.cckdo.org  FOR SOME MORE GREAT IMAGES OF THE DAY...

With Brackets being one of the favourite venues on the day....

 

What a great winter's day...the drum workshops were well attended and the Tipi was a hit.......

Best Finale yet, the positive comments have been flowing with the sound, staging, production provided by Brackets for the 3rd year running

What a great event CELEBRATING THE IMPORTANT ROLE THAT MEN PLAY

IN THE LIVES OF THEIR CHILDREN AND FAMILY (dads, grandpas, uncles, brothers, step dads etc).

Brackets supplied the Event Caravan, tipi, drumming workshops, sound equipment whilst 500 plus dads and kids had a great day

Great news - plans are afoot to re-launch Brackets Newcastle sometime in the Spring!

After running events in the past we know that nothing can come from last minute and hurried organisation! So why don't you make contact if you want to get involved - There will be plenty of regular meets for the new Newcastle Volunteer crew over the next few months too.

If you want to be part of the crew, a casual volunteer or a performer/performance group please - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Creative Steps to a Sustainable Future

Saturday 23 July  10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Eco Arts Community Precinct Dandaloo Street Kariong

Find out how to create a sustainable future for you and your family and have some fun at the 2011 Footprint Festival.

Brackets and Jam will celebrate the opening of a new HQ as part of the new ArtsBarn at this years FootPrint Festival produced in conjunction with the Kariong Eco Garden Crew.

B&J will be hosting a stage in the proposed Arts Garden area and we'll also bring along the CoastFest Chai Tent - get along and see some great artwork by artists contributing to the Arts Barn Environmental Exhibition, and find out about plans for a unique community build outdoor art and performance space + recycled drum workshops and jams in the proposed Arts Garden. Bring your recycled plastic instrument or use one of ours, make shaker and join the band!

Check out opportunities to exhibit, create artwork, promote and develop new skills or get involved in creating the Arts Garden.

The Focus of the Festival is on reducing our Environmental Footprint and about what we can all do to live a more sustainable and happy lifestyle. There will be lots of FREE Talks, Demonstrations, Films, Art, Music, Entertainment , Workshops, and Market Stalls

Organic and Natural Gardening, Herbal Medicine, Bush Tucker, Reusing and Recycling, Waste Reduction, Climate Change and Renewable Energy Solutions, Creating Affordable Sustainable Homes, plus much more useful information to help you reduce your footprint.

Keep the little ones amused with Stories and Songs, Eco Magician, Recycled Drum Workshops, Artwork and Shaker making

The Big Blue Ball

On Saturday night the Arts Barn will also host THE BIG BLUE BALL, 3 course meal - the not so fancy Dress Competition ( Trash Fasion or Garbage Garb) and great entertainment including the amazing Kush Cabaret Show – pemiere Australian Festival Act – featuring fantastic gypsey music, costumes and animated performance

THIS IS  A TICKET ONLY EVENT - all tickets are now sold out for the ball - however we may still have a couple up our sleeve so email us if you missed out! ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )

The Festival Program, information on getting to the Festival or getting involved can be found on the website…

www.footprintfestival.org.au

More info on the ArtsBarn visit www.artsbarn.org.au

Eat, Drink, Dance and Make Merry -

Guaranteed FUN for Everyone:

• FOUR Course meal
• “The Highlanders” - Celtic Rock Group - LIVE
• Belly Dancers & Best Costume Prizes
• ( dress Goth,Pagan or Peasant Style Medieval .You have a magikal night.)
• Face & Body Painting. Great Prizes for our Raffle.
• Free Mulled Wine and Soft Drinks
• Authentic Pagan Winter Solstice Ritual (Voluntary participation)

 

When: Saturday, 4th June, from 5.30 PM Where: Colongra Bay Hall Colongra Bay Rd, Lake Munmorah. Cost: Great VALUE at only $60.00 per person For our ticket sales ring SANDI on 0425 257 810 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

All proceeds to:

Come and join us on Friday on Kincumber Mountain for the April edition of BRACKETS AND JAM...music, entertainment, good vibes and fantastic food overlooking beautiful Brisbane Water. We will again be featuring some more fantastic performers and another lovely selection of meals served by our hardworking kitchen volunteers. Bring a friend, a smile, a blanket or a chair to sit on and a torch to light your way and treat yourself to what has to be the cheapest and best night out on the Coast.

Among artists featured this month are:

SUSIE PALMER:Bringing us an accompanied selection of her poetry.

MIRABOOKA:Mirrabooka is the marriage between two dynamic smaller bands and good friends "Hit N Miss" and "Out Of The Blue" and together these two smaller bands form a remarkable five-piece band of experienced musicians and their fans are absolutely delighted.

Mirrabooka are seasoned musicians and have been involved in the music industry for over 25 years. Combine all this talent, the musicians, the original compositions, three lead vocalists, delicious vocal harmonies, amazing flute solo's, organic grooves, with a unique original sound of beautiful acoustic music made up with acoustic guitars, mandolins, ukulele s, djembe drums, and bass, then thrown in some very catchy covers, you have Mirrabooka.

FIRST DRUM JAM: Bring your dancing feet, drum, rattle or whatever and join in our famous and frantic jam.

JESS LOCKE: Over the last two years or so, Jess has played both support and headline gigs at festivals and renowned venues in Sydney such as The Hopetoun and Sandringham Hotels and The Basement where she launched her EP in October.

Jess’ growing live set brims with subtle, resilient melodies, and savvy, considered lyrics. They not only drive, but are also suggested by, the vocal melodies. Her songs are crafted like poems, little machines of intelligence, love, melancholy desire and concision. While drawing on influences from well-known artists like Leonard Cohen, Elliott Smith and Cat Power, Jess has developed her own assured and confident voice that takes these artists’ work as a point of departure rather than an ideal to be achieved. She’s very much her own artist.

FINAL DRUM JAM: Stay late and see the evening out with the spirit of the dance and drum! Enjoy a little more space to dance to the powerful beat of the drum.

The festival will feature a host of international and local drumming performances. Also Gypsy markets, Youth Arts Markets, belly dances and featuring the BATTLE OF THE DRUMS kit drumming elimination competition.

Saturday 26th March, 2011.

Local Performers from all corners of the Coast from diverse musical genres are converging in the park’s flood zone - a natural ampitheatre - donating their talent to create a musical soundscape in the rainforest to raise funds for the flood and cyclone appeal. Other entertainment includes rainforest quizs, games and a three legged challenge. Bring your gold coins to enter the challenges.

There will be stalls, food, tea house and BBQ. Plus our bush tucker man, Jake Cassar will take you on a rainforest walk. Park entry and competition proceeds will be donated to the Queenland Premier's Flood Appeal.

Entry fees: Family (2 adults, 2 children) $30.00. Adult $15.00, Concession $10.00, Child (7-16) $6.00.

Volunteers: Free entry - so contact us if you want to help!

Gates Open 11:30 am. Entertainment Starts 12 noon.

Great FREE community Festival in the streets of Ettalong featuring King Tide plus a whole host of fantastic local entertainment, plus market stalls, rides and activities:

Check out the program for times…

Kariong Community Action Team (KCAT) The Kariong Community Action Team is a group of local residents and representatives from government and community based agencies who are working together in partnership to address drug and alcohol issues in the Kariong area.

As an endorsed Community Drug Action Team (CDAT)  ; the Kariong Community Action Team supports strategies which will raise awareness and aim to address the impact of ' drug and alcohol misuse for individuals, families and the community. A diverse range of activities aimed at reducing drug and alcohol related harm in the local area will be implemented by KCAT.

When -        KCAT meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 11 am

Where -       The Hill Youth Centre Kariong 98 Mitchell Dr Kariong

Contact -     Michelle Tilden: 4304 7039 or michelle.tilden c(-D.gosford.nsw.gov.au

 

KCAT is auspiced by Brackets and Jam Central Coast

Saturday 9"' April 2011

The Hill Youth Centre, Brackets and Jam and KCAT are working in partnership to bring you the 3rd Kariong Sessions,

Skate Skoot and BMX Comp.

We are looking for young people interested in organising the event with the assistance of staff at The Hill Youth Centre. Do you have any ideas or suggestions on how the comp should be run, improvements we could make

or just want to be involved? We are also looking for young people interested in judging events. We will be holding  meetings at The Hill Youth Centre. If you would like to be involved please call Miche!le on 4304 7039.

This event is auspiced by Brackets & Jam Central Coast.

With the weather still warm and the early autumn evenings being so nice, why not join us for an evening of fun, music, dance and good food on one of the Central Coast’s most delightful spots; Kincumber Mountain? For our March 18th event, Brackets and Jam South will share with you another fun night of eclectic music, entertainment, huge drum jams, good vibes and fantastic food overlooking beautiful Brisbane Water.

Come and spre...ad that blanket out on the reserve and soak up the warm evening and an even warmer atmosphere. We will again be featuring some more fantastic performers from Sydney and the Coast and another lovely selection of meals served by our hardworking kitchen volunteers. So whatever the weather, bring a friend, a smile, a drum, a blanket or a chair to sit on and a torch to light your way and treat yourself to what is still one of the cheapest and best night out on the Coast.

Among artists performing this month are:

THAT'S THAT: A warm welcome back to the mountain for long time friends of Brackets, That’s That. Karen and Dianne are a dynamic duo performing original songs. These songs depict life and the journeys along the way. The music is diverse and unique, incorporating jazz, new age folk, tribal and blues and Karen and Dianne share their adventures with much laughter and joy. We invite you to come and let your heart sing with the messages and passion of the songs. Highlights of their performances are the melodic harmonies and the gentle acoustic sound of the guitar accompanied by percussion and drums.

FIRST DRUM JAM: Bring your dancing feet, drum, rattle or whatever and join in our famous and frantic jam.

SEDAN DELIVERY: Not your usual three piece. Sedan Delivery is an Indy Rock band located on the Central Coast of NSW, Australia. Formed in 2002 with the same line-up since consisting of; Paul, Drums and Vocals Driff, Bass, Vocals Darryl, Guitar, Vocals Sedan Delivery has played heaps of Originals and Covers gigs between Sydney and Newcastle, so we ain’t going to list them all here. Influences include; Oz rock by the likes of; The Oil’s, Hoodoos’, Hunters, Sunnyboys and staples such as Neil Young, and Bob Dylan, etc, etc. Live performances have been likened to Nirvana and the Animals! The new 4 track EP, recorded by Simon Tonx@Suburbia Studios titled “The First and Last Hotel” is available at gigs and mail order. Sedan Delivery loves playing music together which is why we do it. Come along for a ride if you wish. And, gasp, we wrote our own Bio.

FINAL DRUM JAM: Stay late and see the evening out with the spirit of the dance and drum! Enjoy a little more space to dance to the powerful beat of the drum.

DON’T FORGET TO VISIT LARRY AND KIM ON THE MERCHANDISE AND INFORMATION STALL. Those guys know everything!

Yogaways New courses commence the week beginning Monday 31 January 2011.

Offering special six week beginners courses in Hatha a gentle style, Ashtanga a dynamic flowing style and kundalini yoga.

Progressive courses for those with some Yoga experience.

We also offer Pre-Natal courses and Birth preparation workshops.

KIds Yoga classes during the school terms, corporate sessions, yoga workshops and special musical events.

Our studio is a dedicated Yoga space, carpeted, air-conditioned with plenty of natural light and ventilation.  Our teachers are dedicated too the trans-formative qualities of yoga and its benefits for everyone regardless of age, gender or level of fitness or experience.

The studio is open all year, 7 days a week. Closed on public holidays, open during school holidays.

Call Mardi on 43853259 or visit www.yogaways.com.au for more info.

Brackets and Jam Kincumber Mountain - Friday 20 May

Sure it’s a bit chilly, sure it gets dark early but, do you know what? There is still a warm welcome awaiting you on Kincumber Mountain for the May edition of Brackets and Jam. Put your leg warmers and beanies on, and come up this Friday May 20th for great entertainment, good vibes and fantastic food overlooking beautiful Brisbane Water.

We will again be featuring some more fantastic performers and another lovely selection of meals served by our hardworking kitchen volunteers. Bring a friend, a smile, a blanket or a chair to sit on and a torch to light your way and treat yourself to what has to be the cheapest and best night out on the Coast.

Among artists featured this month are:

THIS AND THAT’S THAT: We welcome back some old favourites to B&J tonight. That’s That are a dynamic duo performing original songs. These songs depict life and the journeys along the way. The music is diverse and unique, incorporating jazz, new age folk, tribal and blues and Karen and Dianne share their adventures with much laughter and joy. They invite you to come and let your heart sing with the messages and passion of the songs. Highlights of their performances are the melodic harmonies and the gentle acoustic sound of the guitar accompanied by percussion and drums. .
www.thatsthat.com.au

DAVE STONE: Just back from a residency at the Shanhai Worlds Fair, we welcome the return of Dave Stone. Dave is a singer songwriter from the Coast (originally from west of Taree) who loves listening to, going to & watching real music, he loves to gig, play & muck around with different guitars as well as writing some songs
www.myspace.com/stonelivemusic

FIRST DRUM JAM: Bring your dancing feet, drum, rattle or whatever and join in our famous and frantic jam.

 

THE BLUES ANGELS: Tom Flood formed BluesAngels in 2008, reformed in 2010 to bring authentic and original acoustic blues to the NSW Central Coast and beyond. Exploring early New Orleans and Cajun blues, Appalachian through Mississippi delta, Piedmont, Memphis, Chicago, Texas, jump, British 60s, USA & Oz 70s, Newgrass, West Coast, and on into contemporary indie roots, harp ace Tom Flood's BluesAngels are a total acoustic blues package top to toe. Available as duo, trio, 4 or 5 piece band negotiable; A lifetime of music in every pair of hands.

 

FINAL DRUM JAM: Stay late and see the evening out with the spirit of the dance and drum! Enjoy a little more space to dance to the powerful beat of the drum.

The program for Peats Ridge 2010, from Dec 29th through to the New Year has been unleashed. Ten stages have been packed to the brim with amazing music and arts performance. See: http://www.peatsridgefestival.com.au/whats-on/timetable-

We have now donated $2016 to Oxfam for the Pakistan Flood Appeal. Thank you to all of our Brackets supporters who attended the October event. We researched where we were putting the money and are certain that a large proportion of our donation will directly benefit the people who are still suffering severely from the after effects of such a devastating natural disaster.

Attracting hundreds of entries from all across the country, the Australian Event Awards is a celebration of the many different types of events that Australians love and support, from sporting grand finals and arts and cultural festivals, to charity community events and business conferences.

This year, once again, Peats Ridge was heralded as one of Australia’s most outstanding and innovative events, winning the ‘Best Achievement In Sustainability Award’, one of the four key awards in the ceremony. This is the second year in a row the Festival has won this award and it is added to the long list of other awards Peats Ridge has won for sustainability since it’s inception in 2004

The deadline to enter the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has been extended until December 3, so be sure to enter your songs now for a chance to win cash and prizes - and have your songs heard by the music industry's top executives and recording artists! It's very easy to enter, and ISC offers several ways to enter:

Well what an event!!

 

 

 

Introduction

Once again I take great pleasure in stating that Brackets & Jam Central Coast Inc. has had a good year with positive outcomes for the Central Coast community as well as for the organisation. It has not been a smooth ride with a high level of administration being required to support the continuous increase in activity undertaken in the past year including the cessation of our Newcastle activities, the interest shown in replicating Brackets in Victoria and the highest yet level of activity in other community events across the region.

…a rhythmic sound scape in sacred space

…a space to move freely on your own or with others, to shake awake, connect with your body & soul, and dance your way to ecstasy

…a space for people of all ages and movement abilities

the cosmic flow of things…
6.30pm…set up (creating an altar, art & meditation zones)
7pm…warm up & opening
7.30pm…free flow movement & dancing meditation
8.45pm…closing circle
9pm…pack up and go

Financial contributions are welcome…
$8 if you are employed
$5 for unemployed/underemployed
$5 for children

All profits to go to www.earthfireaustralia.org
For more information contact Julieanne on 0408060266 or rhythmwavescentralcoast@gmail.com

Come along and shake off those pre-election blues…forget our Tony and our Julia, it’s time to be “moving forward” with Brackets and Jam! Come and shake a leg with us up on the Mountain on Friday 20th August an evening of pre election dullness. Our manifesto is as always: Good music, good food, good company and good times. We will again be featuring some more fantastic performers and another lovely selection of meals served by ou...r hardworking kitchen volunteers. Bring a friend, a smile, a blanket or a chair to sit on and a torch to light your way and treat yourself to what has to be the cheapest and best night out on the Coast. VOTE FOR US!!!!

This month we are featuring some fine acts from around the country:

FROM WILLOW: > From Willow was formed in 2009 over a coffee, a jam session and a passion for creative expression.
This new acoustic group from the Central Coast and Sydney has created a fusion of musical ideas to produce an earthy and raw mix of music that evokes nostalgic images of time and life.
Folk melodies and harmonies surround a guitar and percussion driven sound. Reflections of the soul are slowly revealed through rhythmic tone colours.
Founding members Bec O'Hare and Louise Donnelly will be joined by special guests Rod Hollier on guitar/percussion, Hudson Wallace on guitar/percussionand Glen Donnelly on Viola.

http://www.myspace.com/fromwillow


DAVID LEAN: Dave is a local singer / songwriter who has recently performed at the Avoca Theater showcase. It will be his first appearance at Brackets so please be sure to give him a warm welcome.

I am Jave on the Acoustic Guitar, i am the musical mystery far beyond where any Scooby-doo crew has ever gone before. My music will warm up the coldest parts of your body, share the rhythmic beat of your heart, the tempo you tap with your feet and the light that you see in your vision. It will allow you to sit back and enjoy, stand up and sway or get up and dance. Its cruisy and catchy, meaningful and meaningless, instrumental and lyrical and always fun and unforgotton. I am a musical friend, and a guy that thinks of everything in song.

myspace.com/thatjaveguy

FIRST DRUM JAM: Bring your dancing feet, drum, rattle or whatever and join in our famous and frantic jam.

RUBIX CUBA: This will be good!!! You might have caught these guys a few years ago at Coastfest. Tonight we welcome them to B&J as part of their “Government Approved tour” I wonder who approves more, Julia or Tony?

Rubix Cuba: an 80's commercial fad crossed with a communist stalwart. A contradiction. Ska for pop fans, pop for ska fans and so much more!

Whilst appearing happy on the outside and in their music, Rubix Cuba are a deep and melancholy band (not that you'd guess it) with songs from the heart...which they wear on their shirtsleeves!! The Rubix Cubans bring a ball of energy to any stage and are bouncy, photogenic and annoyingly catchy.

Rubix Cuba draws influences from a variety sources including ska, rock, funk, punk, swing, jazz, Latin and Cuban. This makes the band a musical feast for listeners and a visual carnival for gig goers.

The band explodes in a ball of energy on stage (most days) so check out a show near you...and see a giant dancing rubiks cube in the flesh...CUBIE!!!!

Read more: http://www.myspace.com/rubixcuba#ixzz0wID1JGzE

FINAL DRUM JAM: Stay late and see the evening out with the spirit of the dance and drum! Enjoy a little more space to dance to the powerful beat of the drum.

Due to a very busy week for many Arts Barn people we have postponed the next meeting - it will now take place on Tuesday 17th at 7.00 instead of Wednesday the 9th. Hope to see many that attended the first meeting plus a few more people who couldn't make it last time.

DRAFT AGENDA:

1. Update on project status

2. Draft hire rates and arrangements for workshop room.

3. Projects - work parties including garden design/plans

4. Establishment of Partners

5. Grants and Funding.

6. Office Set up - establish start-up opening times roster

7. Opening Event

8. Footprint Festival

9. Committee, Tasks and work-groups - meeting schedule.

If anyone wants to add topics for discussion please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you want to get involved please either "attend" on the facebook page or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

A great event put on by Brackets lake Munmorah celebrating music at a grass roots community level

 Another great Warnervale show with terrific support from the community, great entertainment and lots of great market stalls......Looking forward to 2011..

  This was a great event with the Tipi and small stage set up for acoustic performances and storytelling.

  Agreat day for lots of families and kids. The Brackets drumming was a great hit with parents, staff and kids. The Mens shed display was also a hit especially with the children hammering their tissue boxes!!

A dedicated crew did the Cleanup on Kincumba Mountain on Sunday 7 march.

   To our surprise it was surprisingly clean compared to last year. Thanks to all the users of the mountain for binning rubbish and thanks to council for the regular cleanups throughout the year.

A great day was had by all market stalls were really great with items from across the world, the parade encompassing all the cultures in the region was spectacular in music and costume. The mayors opening was thought provoking...

 

A great Dads Day Out - Gosford City where about 1200 people passed through in the day with a great deal to enjoy and do. Thanks to the voluntry committee and Gosford Council for all the work and $$ support

 

 

  G'day all.
The skate park was a great day out. B&J were well acknowledged among the list of sponsors and supporters...more than most because we had a very visible presence.
The kids were amazing not just for their participation, skill and enthusiasm in their sport but also for their extremely good "off field" conduct.
Both the staff and kids showed interst in Brackets and Jam. Both expressed an interest in having a live band at their next event. 
 
Regards. Andy

  NEWSFLASH

What a treat!!  Suzie will be at Brackets

 & Jam North event this Saturday night...

Suzie's poetry & writings can be seen at suziepalmer.com

Win two Tickets to see Djan Djan at Kantara House

The first Brackets and Jam member to call EarthCentral on0423 586 175 and answer the question…

"What year did Mamadou Diabate win his Grammy Award & in what catagory?"

will win 2 FREE show tickets to see World Music Supergroup…

DJAN DJAN - direct from WOMADelaide.

Featuring:

Jeff Lang on slide guitar,  Bobby Singh on Indian Tabla
& Grammy Award Winner - Mamadou Diabate on African Kora (Harp)

More info:  www.jefflang.com.au or  watch them on YOUTUBE

When the trio met in 2008, no one quite predicted the musical alchemy that would occur...
Djan Djan are in a class of their own creating astonishingly beautiful sounds with the virtuosic style that all three are renowned for in both: their concerts and their newly released self tittled CD which is released nationwide Fri 5th March through ABC/universal.

Tues 16th March 
KANTARA  HOUSE
7pm dinner/show $50
8pm Show only $25
ALL SEATS RESERVED 
Bookings Esstential  4369 1528 or 0423 586 175

The first Brackets Member to call Ylenna from Earth Central on 0423 586 175 will receive a FREE ticket to this great performance Friday 19 February at Kantara House!

(Please quote your full name and membership number)

Earth Central exclusively presents:

Lulo Reinhardt one of Europe's greatest gypsy guitarists form one of Europe's most famous gypsy families....

Lulo Reinhardt (5piece ensemble - Germany)  Grand nephew of the world famous Jazz/Swing Master of the 1930's  - Django Reinhardt.  Celebrating Django's 100th year Birthday the 6 week tour in Australia kicks off @ Kantara House for a grand night of LATIN  GYPSY JAZZ

"Unicorn Rare...the finest concert of acoustic guitar I've ever heard." John Shand, SMH Lulo represents one of the most unique voices in Gypsy-Jazz music today.

Grand-nephewof Jazz legend Django Reinhardt, nephew of the Gypsy violin masterShnuckenack Reinhardt and from a traditionally long line of musicians Lulo’s Latin-Swing Project combines pure Gypsy-Swing with elements of Latin music such as: flamenco, tango and bossa nova. The band is Lulo Reinhardt from Germany on guitar, violinist Daniel Weltlinger from Sydney, bassist Harald Becher from Germany, Uli Kramer from Germany on drums and keyboardist Sean Mackenzie also from Sydney.

LuloReinhardt is from an enormous clan of Reinhardts to which belongs his grand uncle, the world famous musician Django Reinhardt. “The audience often expects me to play exclusively in the style of Django Reinhardt. As well as this, I Have found a style of my own.” He is described as a spontaneous and spirited musician and his different styles come from a musical voyage to find flamenco roots in Spain, Latin and Brazilian jazz from South America, combined with his ownartistic stamp and gypsy influences. His name has achievedinternational acclaim.

In 1991, he founded “I Gitanos” with his fatherBawo and cousin Dege, touring throughout Europe.

www.myspace.com/luloreinhardt

7pm - Gypsy Dinner/Show - $65  | 8pm - Show only pre booked - $40 Tix @ door - $45 Bookings essential for dinner or show ph Kantara House: 4369 1528 All seats are reserved Show Tix also available @ Music Centre, Gosford and Macron Music: Erina & Tuggerah

Friday 26 February - Kincumba Mountain

Well, last month was a great way to start off a New Year! Great music, great food and lots of great people. Why not join us again on Friday February 26th on Kincumber Mountain for another fabulous night of music, entertainment, good vibes and fantastic food overlooking beautiful Brisbane Water. We will again be featuring some more fantastic performers and another lovely selection of meals served by our hardworking kitchen volunteers. Bring a friend, a smile, a blanket or a chair to sit on and a torch to light your way and treat yourself to what has to be the cheapest and best night out on the Coast.

This month we are featuring some fine acts from around the country:

MICHEAL PETER: Michael Peter is a Central Coast singer songwriter. His songs mix heart-felt vocals and unique and thoughtful storytelling with a blend of folk, roots, soul, pop and rock it’s a truly unique sound that is hard to pigeonhole and a pleasure to listen to.

Michael’s earlier EP releases have received airplay on Triple J, Nova and ABC radio. His live show has toured nationally playing festivals, café’s and pubs as well as supporting legendary acts including Billy Thorpe and Daryl Braithwaite. His brand new debut album “Something along those lines” is now available in stores and through I-tunes.

“An earnest, raw, promising new artist… there is a sincerity and honesty in Peter’s lyrics that shouldn’t be ignored” - The Sunday Telegraph

"Michael’s music is the kind that truly connects with you [music] to drive to, smile to, sing along in front of the mirror to." - Rip it Up

http://www.myspace.com/michaelpetermusic

 

SANGEET AND FRIENDS: We are very lucky tonight to be able to present, once again, a true travelling master of his craft. Those lucky enough to have witnessed a performance by Sangeet will testify to his virtuoso mastery of the classical Indian sitar. Sangeet travels the country performing and has, in the past, been a crucial part of several recordings by popular exponent of New Age, Healing, World, Fusion music, Tarshito from the Northern Rivers area of NSW. Sangeet’s music is the ideal accompaniment for a summer evening on the mountain.

 

HOMELESS YELLOW:All the way from Brisbane, we are very happy to welcome back Homeless Yellow. The music from Homeless Yellow is laid back and relaxed. Just the perfect thing to accompany a duster late-fall day, here in Berlin, where outside it was just a wet-snow mess. Early evenings are just the right thing for this kind of music. Just the right thing for relaxing after a stressed day.

Homeless Yellow sound like a laid back acoustic Gregg Allman or Neil Young, or possibly Kurt Cobain from Nirvana, with emotive vocals, and rhythmic guitar. I especially liked Asian Oranges. If you’re one of the many who like Nirvana, you would be doing yourself a favor to give Homeless Yellow a listen.GARY LEVINSON -- indie music review

God verses Saturn: New album is available now.

http://www.myspace.com/homelessyellow

Sunday 24th January 3pm @ TERRIGAL ESPLANADE

Bring along a picnic and your drum (we'll bring some too in case you don't have one) this Sunday 24 January 2010 to Terrigal Esplanade at 3pm. For those who are new to drumming, or if you want to get some friends involved, we'll facilitate a short workshop before opening it up to a free-flowing drum jam.

What to bring: Smiles, food/drinks, a drum (we'll bring some too), a chair/stool.

Earth Central is thrilled to present the return of Sydney's premier Reggae/Ska/Dub/Roots Band

KING TIDE

+ local support One Jonathan

Friday 22nd Jan
Kantra House
431 Avoca Drive  
Green Point
Central Coast
Doors Open: 7.30pm
Tix: $15 +BF
Food & Drinks available
Inquiries: 0423 586 175 or 4369 1528


King Tide formed out of Thursday night jams on the floor of Bondi’s Beach Road Hotel just 5 years ago. Ever since, they have wowed festival audiences with their live performances, blending dub, reggae, ska, roots and dancehall seamlessly into fun, energetic sets for the whole family. Chill out on the grass or dance the late afternoon away as evening approaches.

King Tide have crystallized their niche in the music world, starting out as a collective jam band and progressing to a fully-fledged, slickly-packaged reggae powerhouse that are taking the festival circuits by storm. What could uncreatively be described as ³Byron Bay music² is a potent and vibed-out blend of Marley-esque sunny ska, 70¹s soul and a very Australian melodic pop sensibility.  Tony Hughes¹ squeezed, husky vocals are the centrepiece of the ensemble, his flambouyant posturing and socially attuned lyrics speak to us like the voice of a weedy pastor, revelling in the immense gospel sounds created by the band. This being their fourth album, it¹s a detailed and glossy affair  produced by the three mainmen Hughes, Paul Snatch and Ross Fotheringham themselves, they seem happy in the kaledoscopic blend they¹ve concocted.  These guys know they¹re onto a good thing, and their buzzing fanbase should keep them afloat for a long time, continually wooed by their overtly positive mantras;  ³we got everything we need in the palm of our hands, we just got to keep on lovin¹.²

www.myspace.com/kingtidesydney

Join us this Friday night - Dec 4 and celebrate the start of the holiday season with the Brackets and Jam crew high up on top of beautiful Kincumber Mountain?

It’s time to spread that blanket out on the reserve and soak up the warm evening and enjoy another fun night of eclectic music, entertainment, huge drum jams, good vibes and fantastic food overlooking beautiful Brisbane Water. We will again be featuring some more fantastic performers and another lovely selection of meals served by our hardworking kitchen volunteers. So whatever the weather, bring a friend, a smile, a drum, a blanket or a chair to sit on and a torch to light your way and treat yourself to what is still one of the cheapest and best night out on the Coast.

This months line-up:

Neil Smith: from Ettalong Beach on the Central Coast Of N.S.W     Neil is the Singer/songwriter for the band Mad Clown Disease formerly with the bands JaNaC and Good Question (Sydney) as well as solo performer. He has been playing/writing for over 20 yrs and When not Punking it up or Acoustic with MCD plays solo Acoustic around the Central Coast. Coastfest, The Peat’s Ridge Festival, Brackets North & South are just some of the places where his mellow style has been played. Playing both Originals and some of his Favorite Covers the music comes from the heart and is a pleasure to listen too.

Trudy Newell: an enchanting blend of melodic folk & acoustic eccentric pop.. infused with suble blues and tasty hues of twisted rock, this unique feast is sure to satisfy the cravings of bodies who like to watch and tantalize the musical palettes of ears everywhere.. BE PREPARED, Be entranced by rhythm, attracted to rock and intimately enslaved in sound.. BEWARE.. You will want more of this music!! CONFESSION&DENIAL : sinfully soundfull!

30 year old Sydney bred songsmith / drama queen, Trudy Newell has been making semi-charming sounds since 2000, when she wrote her first original song, and this daring melodic mistress hasn't quit yet.
From guts to glitz, it's all neatly compiled into a petite package of intriguing proportions.
Friends and fans alike are left with the same desperate complaint.. " I can't get that tune out of my head.."
http://www.myspace.com/confessionanddenial

FIRST DRUM JAM: Bring your dancing feet, drum, rattle or whatever and join in our famous and frantic jam.

The Sun Pilots: Original Indie Rock 4 peice from Sydney featuring Raj Siva-Rajah - Vocals,  Bob Spencer - Guitar,  Justin Kool - Bass Andy Nielsen - Drums

The Sunpilots’ released their debut album Living Receiver late last year, earning the band an ‘Indie Album of the Year’ and two ‘Indie Album of the Week’ awards from music press. Described by one journalist as “poetic rock with the energy of Pearl Jam and the dark undertone of Radiohead”, tracks from Living Receiver have aired on radio (Triple J, FBi, RRR, PBS, 4ZzZ and RTR) and TV (Rage, Channel V, Video Hits) around the country.

This laid the foundation for three Australian tours, an iTunes Single of the Week and a MusicOz Producer’s Award. The Sunpilots have also begun turning heads overseas, with several tracks being picked up by college radio in North America. The resulting buzz has led to a Best International Artist award at the Toronto Independent Music Awards and an International Songwriting Competition and LA Music Awards nomination.

In April this year, the boys headed into the studio and began writing and demoing for album no. 2. According to frontman Raj Siva-Rajah, “we’ve really started to figure out exactly what “our sound” is – and it’s evolved a fair bit from Living Receiver. The new tracks take more of a cue from bands like Pink Floyd, The Who, radiohead, Incubus...”

The Sunpilots are taking a short break from writing in October / November for their 2009 Animals In My Mind Australian tour - which will give fans a preview of several new tracks from the yet unnamed sophomore album. Then it’s on to Asia for a run of festival dates, followed by Europe for some extended international touring.

"If soaring rock adheres to your taste, then The Sunpilots will appear as something of a revelation to you. With their debut album Living Receiver, the Sydney quartet has delivered a solid album fit for stadiums. INDIE ALBUM OF THE WEEK.” The Brag, Sydney

"Poetic rock with the energy of Pearl Jam and the dark undertone of Radiohead..." Soundscape Magazine, USA

"A beautifully crafted rock album - 4 stars.” Reverb Magazine, Newcastle

"The Sunpilots could sway stadium crowds if their stagecraft is any match for their strong musical sense of drama and dynamics. There's certainly enough passion in singer Raj Siva-Rajah's delivery, particularly in the psychodrama of Medicated Shell." The Drum Media, AUS

"The Sunpilots sent shivers down my spine." Musikmantra, UK

www.sunpilots.com.au


FINAL DRUM JAM: Stay late and see the evening out with the spirit of the dance and drum! Enjoy a little more space to dance to the powerful beat of the drum.

Where: Kincumba Mountain Reserve
When: Friday 4 December @ 7:00pm
Admission: $10 accompanied children under 14 FREE

Look out for the B&J crew at ths years Peats Ridge Festival, there is an awesome line up of performers however make sure you take those drums and join us for a whole host of drum and dance workshops and Jams at the Drumming Yurt.

What a line- up of films this weekend at the Avoca Beach Theatre

The Avoca Beach Theatre has been inundated with great films which has made it very difficult to decide the final programme which is now available on or web page and at the Theatre.  Each session is just $8.50 & will be jam packed full of surprises.  We have extended to four great days of films, each day with it's own excitement and highlights, to try and include as many films as possible. You will be proud to be a part of the Central Coast!  To celebrate we wanted to be able to give you a small souvenir gift, so we will be offering a free movie poster to each patron of the Festival from our extensive archive of posters.  Come and rummage...you may be surprised at you may find…

Make sure you catch "Love Buttons", a film by Brackets very own Bev Callow and featuring James Daley and Lee Hardisty on sax >>

For Bookings contact the Avoca Beach Theatre
BEST  INDEPENDENT  REGIONAL  CINEMA  IN NSW 2008
Info Line: 43 821 777; Reservations: 43 821 677
www.avocabeachpicturetheatre.com.au

We're all set to rock the mountain this November with a special journey of Folk from East to West

Join us on Friday at 7.30 for another great line up of local talent, blissful food, friendly faces and community fun. Bring your drums and join in the Jams, dance the night away or just kick back and enjoy.

Our line up this month…

Paddy Tobin. Would be sometimes is, sometimes isn't, but could be folk singer. Paddy has played open mike nights all over the place, had a brief residency at the Grand in Newcastle,( Monday nights! Cynics night!) Newtown cafe circuit and even the Sando once (the band failed to show) … "My credo is Australian stories. My music has been variously described ,but mostly played or sung, and on occasions just banged along to. The style has been called zenpunkcountryandfolkwestern by marketeers, but I just call myself Paddy Tobin. " Paddy's music is Instrumental to Lyrical, with the accent on complexity and diversity of voices through spontaneous audience participation, and empathy.

Paddy has an ep online - check out samples here

 

Alexandra, Jasmin & the Belly Divas - Belly Dance. Tonight will be a special treat!  Alexandra from Desert Flame Belly Dance will be showcasing her latest dances in  the true Egyptian style, her gorgeous daughter Jasmin will  join Alexandra in an amazing sword duo & some of her Tribal students will present Om Om -  with new tribal moves sure to touch your soul!

Don't miss this special performance - Jasmin has not performed here since her first ever solo   performance 9 years ago, when she was only 6 years old!

Alexandra teaches belly dance in Toukley, both Egyptian & Tribal styles, with classes for beginners to advanced, and is an avid supporter of Brackets & Jam. See Desert Flame in our Artists Directory.

 

Ron Sinclair & KingRhythm have become one of the most popular duos on the Central Coast live music circuit. For the past few years their energetic acoustic rock performances have delighted music lovers at the Bateau Bay Hotel beer garden once a month on Sunday afternoons, as well as at many other public and private performances.

Ron Sinclair is a well respected performer who has lived on the Coast for many years, building a repertoire of hundreds of great songs, ranging from the 50's all the way up to contemporary artists' hits from Green Day, Ben Lee & Alex Lloyd. Ron has shared the stage with some of the Coast's most famous performers as well as holding residencies at some of Sydney 's best live venues.

KingRhythm, aka Phil King, has been playing hand drums much of his life & regularly performs with popular artists all over the country. Phil combines his unique style of playing Djembe with contemporary music styles, performing intricately textured rhythms that take the listener on a journey of spiritual proportions.

Phil has played a number of major Blues & Music Festivals, sharing the stage with the likes of Chris Wilson, Matt Corcoran, Pete Cornelius, Phil Emmanuel & Phil Manning, as well as opening shows for popular artists Richard Clapton, Jimmy Barnes, Diesel & IOTA, capturing the attention of audiences with the spirit & energy of his drum. Ron Sinclair & KingRhythm's popularity has resulted in the duo being booked for dates as far away as the following year, performing at lots of private functions, as well as playing at local Central Coast venues such as The Kendall Bar (CC Leagues Club) & The Entrance Waterfront.

The Summerland Kings are a lively and extravagant party band offering a unique live show and musical experience. This classy band plays Jump/Swing, Rhythm & Blues, Country/Country Rock and Rock ‘n Roll/Rockabilly covering a huge range of music, from the obscure, to the well known covers, plus their very popular original tunes.

The Band:
Savour the upfront singing and guitar work of ROSS McGREGOR (2002 Tamworth Star Search winner for his CD ‘So Long Mama’)

And of course don't forget the Famous Brackets Drum Jams at 9.00 and then again at the end of the night

Entry just $10 - accompanied children under 15 free

Brackets and Jam North at Lake Munmorah

As the summer ends so do the B & J markets however...... the shores of Lake Munmorah will still be host to fantastic entertainment and community spirit  this winter at Colongra Bay Reserve. The  lake will be alive with the usual vibes of great music and the soulful beat of the drums. All for a low entry fee of adults $5.00 & children u/16yrs free. The     B & J kitchen will have vegetarian meals at affordable prices & of course the famous B & J chai to help keep away the winter chill...


Saturday Apr 10th
Saturday May 8th
Saturday Jun 12th ....  special free event see details below
Saturday Jul 10th
Saturday Aug 14th

 

Put these dates in your diary - for more information call

Andrea on 4397 2226

Love and Serendipity are a New Age Development and Learning Centre situated in Gosford and they are going to be holding Chill Out Sundays once a month at the centre and are looking for suitable artists.

Chill Out Sundays are about sharing an afternoon of entertainment with friends and family in a relaxed atmosphere. There will be a variety of entertainment from music through to juggling or stand up comedy, as well as readings and healings available on the day.

The first Chill Out Day will be Sunday 18th October 12pm to 4pm.

Featuring entertainment from local Folk artist Gilbert Whyte followed by World dance band favourites Azadoota.

Kincumba Mountain • Saturday 12th December

This is a special celebration for the Brackets and Jam Community including members, business members, community group members and performers.

If you haven't joined up yet do it today or you can join on the night but you need to let us know you will be coming along to celebrate with us at this very special time of year. Food and Chai will be provided, however we ask you to enter into the spirit of harvest time to also bring along some food or nibbles to share.

Gilbert Whyte

After the independent release of several acoustic albums in Western Australia, Gilbert Whyte has now arrived in New South Wales to emerge as a singer songwriter in the east coast music scene. The Scottish born musician has a fingerpicking guitar style derived from older style influences, such as Woody Guthrie, Nick Drake and Townes Van Zandt. As a prolific songwriter, Gilbert's back catalogue is a testament to his ability to draw inspiration from almost anything. Always the rambler when playing live, Gilbert loves to talk with his audience. His lengthy rants and rambles on life have come to characterise his cheerful performance style. Now playing regularly between Sydney and Newcastle to promote his 2009 album “Solo”, Gilbert Whyte is quickly earning a reputation for musicianship and heartfelt performance.

www.myspace.com/gilbertwhyte

Azadoota

Representing a tiny nation with a huge sound, Azadoota infuses Assyrian party music with Latin, African and Eastern European flavours.

Azadoota is the creation of Assyrian singer/songwriter Robin Zirwanda. Robin was born in Baghdad, Iraq, where his father was a popular guitarist and singer. Growing up in a house full of music, Robin was destined to be a musician, but despite his father's best efforts to teach him guitar, Robin's passion was the drums. After migrating to Australia, Robin spent the early part of his career as a drummer and percussionist. In 1986, Robin toured with "American Pie" legend Don McLean, an experience that left him with a lasting impression. Robin describes how during the tour, enjoying lobster and caviar backstage, he asked Don McLean what it took to achieve such a high level of success in the music industry. Don replied, "You have to gamble on yourself, Robin". With those words echoing in his head, Robin started writing songs in his native language, Assyrian, and eventually Azadoota was born.

Showcasing a diverse multi-ethnic line-up, Azadoota is a true hybrid of contemporary musical cultures, owing as much to Western pop as it does to its more exotic influences. In 2008 Azadoota released their first commercial album. Created with the goal of making music that breaks through cultural barriers, they named the album "Planetarian". The album received airplay on Triple J and Radio National, as well as on many local and community radio stations. And proving that music really does transcend borders, the album has been featured on radio shows as far as Sweden, Israel, Spain, the Netherlands and the Ukraine. After releasing the album, Azadoota was selected as a Top Ten finalist in the inaugural World of Music Awards. An international competition with a global panel of judges that reads like a who's who of World Music, the awards were billed as the most culturally diverse, multi-lingual music event in the world.

"Azadoota in Assyrian means Freedom," says Robin, "and our band stands for freedom from cultural and ethnic prejudice. We sincerely thank the Australian people who have welcomed us here as migrants and embraced our music, allowing us to share a piece of our culture with them".

www.azadoota.com

Its time to spread that blanket out on the reserve and soak up the warm evenings on top of Kincumber Mountain on Friday October 9th for another fun night of eclectic music, entertainment, huge drum jams, good vibes and fantastic food overlooking beautiful Brisbane Water. We will again be featuring some more fantastic performers and another lovely selection of meals served by our hardworking kitchen volunteers. So whatever the weather, bring a friend, a smile, a drum, a blanket or a chair to sit on and a torch to light your way and treat yourself to what is still one of the cheapest and best night out on the Coast.

This month we are featuring some of the wonderful performers from all over the country:

Ray Mizzi:We are very pleased to present to you tonight a member of the original B&J organization from its early days in Sydney. After completing music studies in 1993, Central Coast Music was originally founded by Ray Mizzi in 1995 as ArtiChoke Music, a locally based outfit that performed in and around Sydney. From 1995 to 1998 Ray was the coordinator of Brackets and Jam, later in Alice Springs in 2005 with wife, Gabrielle, and baby daughter, Mia, went on to establish Jamnesia, a very successful performance night.
He continues to develop as a vocalist / pianist and composer, with a wide range of musical styles, and a very broad range of songs through music history in almost any style. While at the same time being able to compose and record using state of the art technology and formal conservatory training obtained in 1993 in Newcastle. In June of 2008 Ray achieved top 20 in roots division on JJJ for his original piano Rockabilly piece, Don't Go Out Tonight.

With a flexible range of styles, Ray offers convincing performances with a well developed lyric voice at his best in jazz croon or Motown scat, operatic aria or popular ballad.
centralcoastmusic.com.au

Paul Eagle:Just back from Western Australia, Central Coast musician, Paul Eagle has an incredible natural ability for writing songs which will not only captivate you but will inspire you mentally and spiritually. His music is always enjoyed. There is a certain quality within each song that leaves you feeling energized and uplifted. Inspired by LOVE Paul not only wants to free his own heart but the hearts of his listeners. Enjoy!

www.myspace.com/pauleaglemusic

FIRST DRUM JAM:Bring your dancing feet, drum, rattle or whatever and join in our famous and frantic jam.

Genevieve Little and Adrian Kyneur:A soulful musical style with inflections of jazz and alt-folk across an eclectic repertoire, Gen presents a voice that commands attention with its unique blend of strength and fragility.

A musician from the age of six, performing artist from the age of eight, songwriter at fifteen and amateur producer following shortly thereafter, there is at least one place Genevieve will always have a strong standing- and that is in the music industry.

Performing regularly both nationally and internationally for a number of years, Little has been challenging the strengths of her songwriting by diversifying her experiences and exposure to audiences across the globe. In 2007 she completed a world tour through North America and Europe, performing in venues across ten different countries including New York's infamous Crash Mansion and The Bitter End, and Paris's Australian Embassy.

Upon return and through 2008 Little embarked on a National Australian tour supporting Mushroom Music's Blanche DuBois through Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart and Adelaide, and many smaller scale tours. Having supported a number of international artists such as Kasey Chambers, Deni Hines, Christine Anu, Diesl, Tyler Hilton, Wendy Matthews and Chaka Kahn, this beach-born songstress continues to secure her position in the music industry by complementing her passion for composing and performing by pursuing a professional place the producer's seat. Currently completing a Master's degree in Audio Production and having just returned from a year abroad in the United State's musically prosperous city of San Francisco, Little let's nothing stand in her way of her passion for sound.

Gen is joined tonight by a familiar face from the Coast, Adrian Kyneur. You will have seen Adrian playing his cool percussion in various guises over the years. Tonight the rhythmic beat of Adrian's percussion will beautifully compliment the subtleties of Gen's folksy, jazz inspired voice .

Gen's EP, "Fire from the Sky" is available nationally throughout Australia in any leading music stores as well as iTunes in the digital domain. Scheduled to re-enter the studios for her long-awaited LP, Little's work represents both the culmination of years of development as a musician and the birth of a recording artist and producer destined to leave her mark on the world.

www.myspace.com/genevievelittlemusic

FINAL DRUM JAM:Stay late and see the evening out with the spirit of the dance and drum! Enjoy a little more space to dance to the powerful beat of the drum.

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DON'T FORGET TO VISIT LARRY AND KIM ON THE MERCHANDISE AND INFORMATION STALL. Those guys know everything!

Parking on the mountain is limited. Once the car parks are full you will be asked to park your vehicle at the bottom of the mountain and then to await the bus to the top. Upon leaving for the evening we will whisk you back down to your cars. We have security guards and Brackets volunteers on the gate to assist you. Please be patient!!

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We would also like to ask inform parents that under age patrons must be under the direct supervision of a responsible adult for the duration of our event. Young patrons should also be aware that bags WILL be searched and any alcohol found will be removed.

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Thank you for your cooperation and patience in helping us to continue providing one of the most successful community run arts and music events on the Coast.

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Our Brackets events are created for the whole community, so get involved as a performer, a volunteer, or come along and be part of our audience. Any help you would like to offer on the night would be greatly appreciated. Our events are entirely volunteer run so the more help we get the better!

NEXT EVENTS: B&J NORTH: October 3rd

After a turn out of over 300 for their August 15th launch, Brackets and Jam will continue bringing you family friendly, multi arts events in Newcastle on the third Saturday of each and every month at the Newcastle Community Art Centre's Black Box Theatre.

An amazing lineup of local talent in September will feature performances from female soloist Little Cullen, the harsh yet melodic Rum Corps, percussion group The Drop and the James Buckingham Experience who promise to put you in a happy place.

Remember to bring along your djembe to join in the evening's massive drum circles. Market stalls will serve up tasty dinners as well as offer locally made produce and hand made bargains.

Brackets and Jam are so proud to be now embracing Newcastle and with so many of the current crop of artists heading for big things, make sure you're at the Black Box on the 3rd Saturday of every month so you can say you saw them before they were big.

Saturday September 19th
5pm-10pm.
Entry for adults is just five dollars with children under 16 free.

Coast Fest 2008 from Tajette O'Halloran on Vimeo.

On Saturday Sept 5th, the shores of Lake Munmorah will come alive withBrackets & Jam.

...Be entertained by the finest music and cultural entertainment around...
All in a magnificent & family friendly environment by the lake...

Brackets & Jam kicks off at 6pm
$5 Adults...Children Free

A Stellar lineup of Performers...

Cam Mackellar  www.cammackellar.com
Genevieve Little www.myspace.com/genevievelittlemusic
Dan Ford & The Goods www.myspace.com/danielfordmusic
Desert Flame Belly Dancers

HUGE DRUM JAMS & DANCING

Walk ons and fire dancers most welcome.
Our Brackets events are created for the whole community, so get involved as a performer, a volunteer, or come along and be part of our audience. As always our hard working kitchen volunteers will be offering lots of tasty and healthy morsels, so come treat yourself to dinner at sunset, overlooking Lake Munmorah . Brackets and Jam is all about inclusion and creative diversity, whilst supporting a sustainable environment. We are particularly interested in the participation of members of our arts and cultural community who are interested in performing or presenting short pieces in between our bands. Poets, actors, performers, story tellers are more than welcome to share their talents.

Lake Munmorah Community Hall,
Colongra Bay Rd, Lake Munmorah
Rain hail or shine it's happening, SEE YOU THERE.
For more info -
www.bracketsandjam.com.au
www.myspace.com/andrea_bandj
Andrea 4397 2226
Glenn Cannard 4399 3755

The right for women to choose to birth their babies at home with a known Midwife is being abused by the Federal Government with its new Bill. This Bill excludes Midwives from attending women, in their own home, during labour. Please help us save this precious right of passage for women that choose homebirth even if this is not your own choice. It is imperative that The Art and Science of Midwifery be preserved.

Join us on Friday September 4th for another fun night of eclectic music, entertainment, huge drum jams, good vibes and fantastic food overlooking beautiful Brisbane Water. We will again be featuring some more fantastic performers and another lovely selection of meals served by our hardworking kitchen volunteers. So whatever the weather, bring a friend, a smile, a drum, a blanket or a chair to sit on and a torch to light your way and treat yourself to what is still one of the cheapest and best night out on the Coast.

This month we are featuring some of the wonderful performers from all over the country.

Lineup:

Ananda Robert: Local singer songwriter with a soul.

SANGEET AND FRIENDS: We are very lucky tonight to be able to present, once again, a true travelling master of his craft and an old friend of Brackets and Jam. Those lucky enough to have witnessed a performance by Sangeet will testify to his virtuoso mastery of the classical Indian sitar. Sangeet travels the country performing and has, in the past, been a crucial part of several recordings by popular exponent of New Age, Healing, World, Fusion music, Tarshito from the Northern Rivers area of NSW. Sangeet's music is the ideal accompaniment for an evening on the mountain.

FIRST DRUM JAM: Bring your dancing feet, drum, rattle or whatever and join in our famous and frantic jam.

OKAPI GUITARS...are a Sydney band playing African music ranging from Zimbabwean chimurenga styles to Kenyan classics as well as Tuareg desert blues and Nigerian Afro-beat.

As a band and as songwriters, they have been committed for years to promoting
Third World issues and presenting anti-racist and anti-war messages through their lyrics. Band members have performed African music for over 20 years and have links to the local African community.

They recently played their Zimbabwean-style electric guitar music to the Zimbabwean community in Sydney as support band for the legendary Oliver Mtukudzi during his Australian tour last year.

The Okapi Guitars usually perform as a 4-piece dance music outfit with electric instruments but have also often performed in an acoustic constellation. The members play two guitars, bass and drums. Other recent performances include the National Folk Festival and Coastfest in 2008, and the "Small Day Out" at Girrahween Park (Wolli Creek) in January 2009.

"Excellent, African-pop music that combines a progressive sort of jazzy reggae/island pop with lots of shimmering guitars, clean melodies, dancing counterpoint and rock solid beats.. .Outstanding!"

(Bryan Baker, GAJOOB magazine)

FINAL DRUM JAM: Stay late and see the evening out with the spirit of the dance and drum! Enjoy a little more space to dance to the powerful beat of the drum.

DON'T FORGET TO VISIT LARRY AND KIM ON THE MERCHANDISE AND INFORMATION STALL. Those guys know everything!

A B&J favourite, catch the last coast show for a while from the great......

PHIL EDGELEY

www.philedgeley.com

"CloseUp'n'Classy"

with Special Guests

Slide star songwriter Phil Edgeley (guest of Ian Moss, Tex Perkins, Jeff Lang, The Backsliders) is saying farewell to the Central Coast for a spell. Catch him whammin' and jammin' his mindbender brand of British folk blues as he brandishes his tricone axe at his own last show in a bareboard bash on

SAT, 19 SEPT doors open 6.30pm

Show starts 7pm to 10pm

Come and toast the jam?

@ Uniting Church Hall, Picnic Pde, Ettalong

ADMISSION:$8 includes light refreshments

Our 2009 Annual General Meeting took place at 2.15pm on Sunday 26th July on Kincumba Mountain. Attendance was low but with the amount of sickness around and a number of apologies due to other commitments we had a livli meeting which was kicked of by our usual AGM BBQ.

The newly elected committee for the 2009/2010 financial year is

John Roberts - President

Craig McMullen - Vice President

Tim Green - Secretary

Kelli Mason - Treasurer & Public Officer

Colette Baron - Committee

Glenn Cannard - Committee

Nick Baron - Committee

Tome Accounting Services - Organisation Auditors [Pro Bono]

Following the AGM it was agreed that the next meeting, as planned, would be the August quarter Joint meeting where members from Newcastle, Wyong and Gosford groups attend to raise any matters affecting the group as a whole. An agenda will be distributed shortly to all potential attendees.

Brackets and Jam opens it's doors to Newcastle and will launch a monthly sustainable event on the third Saturday of every month at Newcastle Community Arts Centre’s Black Box theatre, on Parry Street Newcastle West, kicking off August 15th, running from 5pm to 10pm.

B & J Newcastle aims to improve performing arts in the Hunter by creating an expression space for musicians, dancers, drummers, poets and artists from all ages, all styles and all levels of expertise.

With the massive amount of talent on offer in the region, our highly anticipated August launch will be merely a taste of things to come with our events in the months and years ahead continuing to host the regions finest established performing artists while providing an expression space for the vast array of extremely talented new artists currently emerging.

Line Up:

Our stellar launch line-up for August includes award winning guitarist Adam Miller, the engaging West African dance and drums of Jamo Jamo, Sydney band Girl Most Likely (featuring the homecoming of Newcastle’s own nationally acclaimed vocalist Sarah Aubrey), and recent Triple J Unearthed winners Like Alaska.

Bring your kids and enjoy an evening of entertainment the whole family can attend. Entry is just five dollars each with children under sixteen free.

Market Stalls and Drum Jams:

Market stalls will offer locally made bargains as well as delicious dinners, drinks and snacks. Drummers old and new, bring your djembe and join in our massive drum jams.

Brackets And Jam are so proud to be expanding into Newcastle and with so many of the current crop of artists heading for big things, make sure you're at the Black Box on the 3rd Saturday of every month so you can say you saw them before they were big.

The Rhythm Hut have a great line up of activities happening soon including, a full day of workshops and events on Sunday the 26 of July  plus two open nights on 28th and 30th of July

Is on this Sunday 05.07.2009 at Norahheadlighthouse

Brackets & Jam Central Coast is pleased to advise The 13th Annual Gathering of the Clans is on again this year. Held as always in the NSW Central Coast town of Toukley on Saturday August 29th.
The Parade of the Tartans begins at 10.30am from the Toukley Central Business District to Harry Moore Oval where a mass pipe band display opens the day's celebrations.
Throughout the day there will be live entertainment, including pipe band performances and medieval displays. There will be craft stalls showcasing Scottish and local handicrafts. Clan stalls for those who would like to trace their Scottish heritage, jumping castle and slides for the kids with food and drinks available at the Oval.
Celebrations continue into the evening with the traditional Scottish Ceilidh being held with the Lithgow Highland Pipe Band providing the Celtic music.
Stall and parade information and applications available very soon, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details. Check out www.toukley.com for accommodation and related information.

5 Lands Walk 2009
The 5 Lands Walk is on again for 2009, and Brackets and Jam will host part of the Finale to take place on Terrigal Waterfront on Saturday 20 June, commencing 3.45. Acts will include the 5 Lands band, Rocwater, Feature a Parade, art installation and other community involvement. To finish up there will be a big open Drum, percussion and Fire twirling Jam, so come along and get involved this Saturday.

The Five Lands Walk is a cultural, physical and spiritual journey...click here for more info

 

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FREE Acting Workshop in Gosford

The celebrated independent Sydney acting college, the Actors College of Theatre and Television, is
holding a free Acting Career Workshop in Gosford on Saturday 30th May from 10.30am - 1pm at the
Laycock St Theatre, Gosford.

On a very sunny Sunday morning a couple of weeks ago over the Easter break, drummers from B&J and Djembeat woke up the Easter Bunny with a short, loud and syncopated set. Having rehearsed hard they must have sounded good as they have been invited back again!

The Village Markets at Mingara are held on the second Sunday of every month at the Mingara Club, Tumi Umbi and will feature the best of local, and not so local acts as well as many great stalls and other entertainment.

On a very sunny Sunday morning a couple of weeks over the Eater break, drummers from B&J and Djembeat woke up the Easter Bunny with a short but syncopated set. Having rehearsed fhard they must have sounded good as they have been invited back again! The Village Markets at Mingara are held on the second Sunday of every month at the Mingara Club, Tumi Umbi and will feature the best of local, and not so local acts as well as many great stalls and other entertainment.

Despite being a little tired from the previous night's B&J event a good sized group of eager students climbed the mountain last Saturday to learn from master drummer; Pape M'Baye.

Pape's intensive instruction in a rhythm from Guinea was well received and was great fun to perform. It was also great fun to watch Pape's crew of drumers accompany us on the djembe and dun duns. In fact, at one point they were so entertaining that we forgot to drum ourselves.

Pape's worskshops are great fun and I would advise anyone who is interested to take part should they have the chance.

Don't for get the CoastFest Crew Gathering this Saturday 14th March 3.00pm-9pm on Kincumba Mountain  for CoastFest members.

We have some great entertainment planned, which will include a Belly Dance workshop, Music from some of our great CoastFest performers as well as a chance to have a Jam, so bring along your drums and other instruments.

Food will be provided however please bring along a plate of nibbles to share and your prefered beverage.

To help us with catering please RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by no later than Wednesday 11th March.

Come and enjoy a day of drumming and dancing with Pape M'baye, Fode Mane, Yacou Mbaye, Lamine Sonko and Thaiss Mbaye, hosted by Brackets and Jam on beautiful Kincumber Mountain.

The beaming smile of Pape Mbaye is as well loved as his wide musical talents. It's an infectious smile that seems to go hand-in-hand with the West African rhythms that lie at the root of his music.Arecognised percussionist (Sabar, Tama, Djembe, Bougarabou, Saorouba, Congas, and Timbalis); as well as a dancer, choreographer, teacher and Griot (oral history, tradition and culture teacher and exponent) Pape's enthusiastic teaching will be guaranteed to get you jumping!

Bring a picnic lunch and drinks - BBQ facilities available

10am- 12noon Drum Workshop

12:30-2:30 Dance Workshop

Cost: $30 Drum $30 Dance $50 both - Drum Hire available $5

BOOKINGS call Tim Green on 0434433352

Raffles take place over 4 events and each venue takes turn to draw the raffle. All prizes are donated by Brackets members to enable them to promote their own products and services to other Brackets members.

All money raised is utilised in covering operational expenses and servicing extraordinary expenses occurring from time to time such as supporting CoastFest, vehicle repairs or volunteer support.

Raffle #1 was drawn at our Kincumber event held 12 December 2008.

Raffle #2 will be drawn at our Colongra Bay event on 7 March.

Please support our raffles as this is an important contributor to our ongoing sustainability.....

Next Raffle…
1ST PRIZE – Hand Made Spirit Drum made by Standing Bear Prize Value: $350 2nd PRIZE – 5 Belly Dance Lessons with Desert Flame redeemable in Wyong or Gosford Prize Value: $70 3rd  PRIZE – 1 HOUR HOLISTIC MASSAGE with ALTERNATIVE AWARENESS Remedial Massage, Sports,Trigger Point, Pregnancy, Crystal & Energetic Work, Aromatherapy, Cranio-sacral, Reiki. Ph:  Margaret Burns  0408 686 722 Prize Value: $ 60 4th PRIZE – Half Hour Psychic Reading At Gnostic Forest Chambers Place Woy Woy 4342 4466     Prize Value: $35 5th PRIZE – Lunch At the Gnostic Mana Chambers Place Woy Woy 4344 1444 Prize Value: $30 6th  PRIZE – ‘Cassiya’ Poster Signed by group members at their performance at Brackets on 9th Jan 09. Tickets: $2ea or 3 for $5 Raffle Drawn 7th Mar 2009 @ our Northern - Colongra Bay event.
All funds raised go Brackets & Jam  Inc. to support community building projects such as our chosen local beneficiaries, CoastFest and various other projects/events.

We would like to announce that any surplus funds from our combined Central Coast March events will be donated to the Victorian BushFire Appeal.  All money donated will go to the Australian Red Cross who have stated that 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the victims, and that there will be no administration costs incurred. Please support our March events and help us raise funds to help this worthy cause.

 

Meanwhile if you would like to donate you can do so directly via the Red Cross Website

 

Great news for our organisation we have recently received just under $15,000 for the purchase of some generators and expenses for  Brackets and Jam Inc. This is a federal government grant and we were fortunate to have received a proportionally high amount of funds from that allocated to volunteer organisations on the Central Coast.

This grant will add some items that will make life a bit easier for our dedicated volunteers, allowing us greater independance when setting up at festivals and events.

Colette Baron our grants coordinator attended a ceremony at Kulnura where Brackets and Jam were presented with a certificate from our Federal member Craig Thompson.

Once again I take great pleasure in stating that Brackets & Jam Central Coast Inc. has had a good year with positive outcomes for the Central Coast community as well as for the organisation. It has not all been smooth riding with a high level of administration being required to support the level of activity undertaken in the past year.

Following is a brief synopsis of different aspects of the operation for the past year and for each aspect, a view of the future direction we hope to take in the following 12 Months (financial year 2008-2009)