THE PURE DROP
The Pure Drop plays songs from the Australian and Celtic traditions of hardship, love or murder and mayhem, plus some more light-hearted themes. A group of seven very active retirees, available for Aged Care, Fundraising concerts, Morning and Afternoon Melodies. Lively and loud. Wallace on fiddle, harmonica; Irene on guitar, accordion; Shane on banjo, guitar, whistle; Pete on harp, guitar, mandolin; Geoff on fiddle; Bernadine on guitar; Lyn on bass ukulele.
Contact: Irene 0429 149 246
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JIGARRE UKULELES
Also known as J-Ukes, this fun group meets at the Girgarre Community Cottage in Olympic Street. Beginners to advanced and every stage in between, our aim is to have fun and learn something with other people who share our passion for our small instrument. Soprano, concert, baritone, tenor, bass, we have them all. We come from a wide area around Girgarre.
For $2, the Cottage folk welcome us and we chat, play, learn, laugh and have a cuppa on the 1st, 3rd and, sometimes, 5th Wednesday every month from February to November, from 1.30pm to 4pm. If you would like to join us, contact Lyn on 5859 0297 or email kenlyn23@outlook.com or just turn up, you’ll be most welcome!
BILLABONG BUSH BAND
Billabong Bushies is a Bush Dance Band that will play anywhere in the Goulburn Valley. The band will provide a caller and is happy to play inside or outside. Great for any community event, party or get together, get ready to have your toes a-tappin' and join in a variety of swing-your-partner dances.
Featuring: Geoff on Fiddle, Di on Tin Whistle, Audrey on Guitar and Jan on Double Bass
Contact: Di 0408 011 634
LIKE MINDED
Gwen and Mick are seasoned folkies who play traditional and modern country music and lots of other good stuff.
Contact: Gwen 0456 223 184
PETE GIBSON
Pete plays harps, large and small. Sweet, sweet melodies on the instrument of angels. Soothing to the soul.
Contact: Pete 0438 354 319
GOLDFIELDS UKESTRA
Goldfields Ukestra was formed from a small group of friends who had been learning ukulele basics with each other since 2015. Recently, Goldfields Ukestra has seen considerable growth and is gaining a reputation as one of the most affordable, friendly and inclusive ukulele groups in the Bendigo area.
We meet every Monday night (except for Public Holidays and the Christmas holiday period), from 7:30pm - 9:30pm at the Long Gully Neighbourhood House (Derwent Drive, Long Gully), ‘New to Ukulele’ sessions for complete beginners from 7:00pm – 7:30pm (on request). Cost per evening is $1.
Our evenings consist of … 45min Members Choice Jam; 45min concentrated practice, tuition & skill development; 15-20min for supper.
Club Leader – Lorraine: 0428921186 nevlor73@bigpond.com
Musical Director – Kim: 0439470763 kimreigna@yahoo.com.au
VENUES
Many venues around the area host live music.
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