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2014 Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival
We enjoyed the Turning Wave hugely and are now gearing up for the Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival (17-19th October). Our two gigs are on Sunday – 12pm concert in the Marquee and a workshop called “Heavy Lifters”: songs of Australian Working Lives – 2.30-3.30 in the Pony Club.
Turning Wave Festival 2014
The Turning Wave Festival (19-21 September, 2014) is not too far off. The Forties will be there singing in a couple of concerts and hosting some singing sessions.
Many folkies will remember Len Neary who presided over some great singing sessions over many years. Len died 24 Sept 2013 and we’d like to dedicate this year’s sessions at the Royal Hotel in Yass to his memory.
More details on the Turning Wave Festival website.
Redfern Shanty Club
A retrospective welcome to the Redfern Shanty Club which kicked off a weekly Monday night shanty session on March 24th, 2014 at The Dock in Redfern.
Here’s a link to the first post to the Redfern Shanty Club facebook page.
Norfolk Island – “On the Middle Ground” – James Craig Shanty Session – May 2014
James Craig
The May 2014 James Craig Shanty Session will feature “Norfolk Island – On the Middle Ground” with Don & Sue Brian.
Don and Sue Brian have recently returned from 5 years of self-imposed exile in this fascinating gem of the southern ocean. Diligent researchers, they have immersed themselves in its history, particularly the log books and other historical records of whaling vessels that called in to the island and the songs that the whalers brought with them. Don and Sue will share some of the fruits of their research, conveying their enthusiasm and insights in a most engaging manner. This will be a really special night. As always, there will be plenty of opportunities to participate.
This session was originally scheduled for March 2014, but has been postponed due to circumstances beyond the control of the organisers. There will be a regular session on Thursday, 13th March at 7:30pm. Read the rest of this entry
Valé Len Neary (1947-2013)
We mark the passing of a former member of the Roaring Forties, Len Neary on Tuesday, 24th September 2013. The obituary below was compiled by Margaret Walters and was published in the South Sydney Herald.
Forty Degrees South 