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Keeping those Launch friendships – back at Magdas

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Magic Fish Dreaming

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It was such a delight to attend Folk at Magdas last Saturday night.

After hearing my children perform at the launch of Magic Fish Dreaming  in October Merv has been persistently and gently encouraging them to attend and perform at this regular event hosted at Magdas.

We began by attending one last year to see what it was like, and have also been back to attend a concert by a fantastic guitar duo earlier this year (Magdas are also involved in the Brisbane International Guitar Festival), but finally this weekend my children were ready to perform there once again.

They had a ball.

They’ve since decided to name their duo, come up with a style of how they dress, and work on their performance banter, as they loved the storytelling of some of the performers on the night.  They are going to write some original…

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Magic Fish Dreaming heads to Sacramento, United States

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More wonderful feedback on the journey of our book!

Magic Fish Dreaming

daybeforereading June – day before reading at Riverbend and receiving the following message

I presented “Magic Fish Dreaming” to the Courtyard Private School in Sacramento. They were thrilled and there was much discussion about the package. So many oohs and aahs could be heard in the administration offices.

The posters will be framed and hung in various locations including the library.

Someone read the poems aloud as the others listened. Your book was so loved by the staff!

And I’m a hero for donating to the school. I will do a follow up in a few months for additional feedback.

Well done, June!! I am so proud to call you a friend!

Sally K.

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Magda Community Artz

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Friends of Magda’s:  Last 4 concerts coming up – from this Saturday.

If you book for all  4,  you receive your tickets at a reduced price!

Full price for all 4 normally = $93.

Adults: 4 concerts for $79;
Concession: $63;
Family concession: negotiable
Children under 12: Free

If you want to take Magdas up on this, please contact Mervyn 0400 497 422 or magdacommunityartz@gmail.com

Magda’s is at 80 Boundary Rd, Bardon. Bus: 475, Stop 17.
Light refreshments and basic bar. Kids very welcome.
Varying starting times and ticket prices.
If you have any special requirements (access, etc), please email: magdacommunityartz@gmail.com or phone, Mervyn: 0400 497 422
1.  Saturday 26th November, 7.30pm: Miriam Lieberman and her trio: CD Launch: “Full Circle”

Miriam is one of Australia’s most unique musical talents, and after launching her stunning new album “Full Circle” at The Abbey in Canberra, she will give her only Brisbane performance here at Magda’s. She specialises in the kora (the west African “harp”) but also guitar and Lara Goodridge (violin) and Kate Adams (cello) and fabulous vocals.

This will be a very special evening! Their previous CD was listed as CD of the week by ABC RN.

https://www.youtube.com/user/MiriamLieberman

Bookings

2.  Saturday 3rd December, 6.30pm: Folk at Magda’s with Tin Star and Nadia Sunde

“Tin Star” comprising Penny Boys, Cathy Bell and Dan Grant bring their wonderful music back to Magda’s with the glorious voice of Nadia Sunde – acclaimed for her ‘divinely warm and soulful voice’. Nadia, an internationally awarded songwriter, actress, comedienne and ABC Radio music journalist, will be accompanied by James Ross on guitar and Elias Kokkoris on double bass.

Blackboard performers from 6.30, headline acts from 7.30.

Bookings

3.  Friday 9th December, 7.30pm: Ingrid James; Sholeh Wolpe; and Queenslander extra-ordinaire, Belza Lowah

A night featuring: Iranian poet, actor and singer, Sholeh Wolpe; Belza Lowah (Torres Straits), and Brisbane’s own international jazz diva: Ingrid James and trio!

Sholeh will present Sufi mystic poetry and some of her latest works accompanied on a traditional Persian instrument. Her translation of Sufi mystic poet Attar’s masterpiece “The Conference of the Birds”, was awarded the prestigious PEN/Heim grant and lauded as an “artful and exquisite modern translation”.

Sholeh: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=iTw75Zam-SY

Bookings https://www.trybooking.com/Boo king/BookingEventSummary.aspx? eid=242197

4.  Saturday 17th December, 7.30pm Caroline Hammond: CD launch: “One More Trip Around the Sun.

A beautiful new collection from Brisbane’s own musical treasures. Insightful and joyous – acoustic music to move the feet and soul.

With some of Brisvegas’ best supporting musos – just to make it a very special evening.

Bookings

1. Miriam Lieberman and trio, Saturday 26th November. 7.30pm: CD Launch: “Full Circle”

2.  Folk at Magda’s, 3rd December, 6.30pm: Tin Star and Nadia Sunde

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3. Ingrid James, Sholeh Wolpe and Belza Lowah: Friday 9th December, 7.30pm

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4.  Caroline Hammond: One More trip Around the Sun: Saturday 17th December, 7.30pm

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Alesa Lajana – Plays at Magda’s This Saturday!

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Alesa Lajana’s Brisbane Concert is coming up at Magda’s this Saturday!

Alesa Lajana is an award winning Australian singer-songwriter, storyteller and musician. She traveled the dusty highways, collecting stories from post European contact history.

This album “Frontier Lullaby” comes from this wild and epic adventure, leading listeners on a heartfelt journey through strange and shadowy chapters of Australian history.

“Frontier Lullaby” floats in Lajana’s storyteller vocals, played out over her extra-ordinary musicianship!

A heartfelt journey through Australian history, the album features collaborations with multi Grammy award winner Bela Fleck, ARIA winners Amy Saunders and Julian Curwin, Australian songwriting icon and Order of Australia recipient Shane Howard and iconic session players Kirk Lorange and Luke Moller.

Alesa Lajana’s debut album, “Celtic Gypsy”, was released with ABC Classics in 2008. She is the winner of a Queensland Music Award for Best World Music Song, and is endorsed by Maton Guitars.

 

Venue
MAGDA COMMUNITY ARTZ INC
80 Boundary Road
BARDON QLD

Contact Details:
magdacommunityartz@gmail.com

Luke Slott’s Kickstarter Funded Project

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To support this project visit KICKSTARTER LUKE SLOTT

Super encouraging my blog followers to support this wonderful album project of Luke Slott.

There are some beautiful rewards for your support such as having Luke visit your community, or a skype hangout – but most of all a copy of the album.

Luke has been humbled and thrilled by the support, but many of us are not surprised because his musical talent and dedication to spiritual things, just speaks for itself.

The album is already definitely happening, but now the goal is to produce music videos for the songs.

“Growing up in Ireland, music was in the air. My childhood was a medley of my father playing in jazz clubs, my uncle playing in traditional Irish music sessions and my brother’s homemade hip-hop beats. I began writing songs in my teens and spent most of my youth playing in bands around Ireland.

In my early 20s, I discovered the teachings of the Bahá’í Faith and began writing music to go with the Bahá’í Writings – writings about the unity of mankind and the need for universal peace.

Singing the Bahá’í Writings has made me think about music in new ways – it’s made me realise that music can be used as a force for good in the world – a tool for bringing people together and helping people to understand themselves and each other. For me, making music has become a way of offering a positive message to society through art.

Over the last several years, I’ve had the immense privilege of traveling to over 20 countries to sing and play in an amazing variety of places – from Westminster Parliament in London to the hottest corners of the Arabian Peninsula. The love and support I have received on my travels has been truly life-changing, and my one dream is simple: to make music that brings people together.”