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Brisbane musical duo Chuck and Chrissy Euston will bring their own brand of blues and jazz to the Goodwills’ lounge room on Sunday June 25, 2017.
Known as members of the folk band Stockade, as a duo ‘Mister Chuck and Missy Chrissy’ play everything from roots and blues to jazz, with hints of gospel and country swing. The duo are recording a new album, Bluesy End of Town, which will follow “Jazzy Side of the Street,” their fourth album. www.chuckandchrissy.com.au
“So the harmonica, accordion, stomp, slide and acoustic guitars are all getting a work out,” Chrissy said.
Chrissy, known for her howling blues harmonica playing, held a popular workshop last year at Neurum Creek Festival, where the duo also performed.
Resident band The Goodwills will present an opening set of old and new originals and other people’s songs.
The concert starts at 2pm. Tickets are $15/$12 and afternoon tea will be available.

Email Laurel goodwills(at)ozemail.com.au for bookings and directions.

And one for your diaries

On Sunday August 6 we have an international guest, Irish songwriter Kieran Halpin (All the Answers, Angel of Paradise, Mirror Town). He makes an overdue return to Maleny, a town he visited twice while on a round-Australia holiday. If you are not familiar with his work, go to his website and be amazed. He is a captivating performer and his songs are excellent. He is bringing two new albums with him on this tour of Australia and New Zealand

Goodwills house concerts are sponsored by the Queensland Folk Federation

Our next Maleny house concert on April 23 features two talented alt-country songwriters, Kelly Cork and Brad Butcher​. They’ll be performing in a songwriters-in-the-round format.
Kelly is a third-generation Maleny-ite known around the alt-country ridges as a classy songwriter. He recorded his first solo album, One of These Days, in 2015 after playing in bands including As the Crow Flies and The Rain. Kelly has just finished a new album with a bunch of talented friends including one Kevin Bennett. Find his website here.
Brad Butcher is also heading to the studio this month to put the polish on songs developed on a recent trip to the US. His new album out later this year will follow the acclaimed Jameston. He and Kelly last performed on the same stage in Tamworth but also at last year’s Maleny Music Festival. The concert on Sunday April 23 starts at 2pm. Tickets are $15/$12 and if you want to book (recommended), send Laurel(goodwills@ozemail.com.au) an email or use the contact form on our website.

Penny Davies and Roger Ilott made their second appearance at the Goodwills’ house concert series on November 20.

The Granite Belt-based folk duo last performed at Bob & Laurel Wilson’s home in February, 2014, fresh from appearances at Woodford Folk Festival. Penny and Roger are stalwarts of the Australian folk scene and have performed at most major festivals and many smaller ones. They are known for their long association with folklorist Bill Scott. This collaboration produced classic Australian folk songs such as Hey Rain! and Where the Cane Fires Burn. They have released more than 20 albums of Australian contemporary folk music since 1983. Their lengthy association with the ABC radio programme Australia all Over brought them critical acclaim and a loyal following. Songs aired on Australia all Over include Hey Rain, Where the Cane Fires Burn, Beside a Railway Line, Ridin’ on the Fruit Train and The Monkeys Sing Soprano. Three of their songs were included on Macca’s Top 100 album in 2012.

The Goodwills (Bob & Laurel Wilson) performed an opening set, including songs from their latest album, The Last Waterhole, followed by afternoon tea then a set from Penny & Roger.

Goodwills house concerts are sponsored by the Queensland Folk Federation

Australian diplomat, singer-songwriter and newly-minted author Fred Smith was our house concert guest on Sunday October 16. Fred’s gig sold out again. He was here in 2015 with Liz Frencham playing to a full house (we had people sitting on the veranda too).

Fred has recently published a book, ‘Dust of Uruzgan,’ through Allen & Unwin and is now on a solo tour to promote the book and sing songs from his many albums. The most recent album, Home, was recorded after Fred completed his two-year stint as a diplomat in Afghanistan. Fred has recorded six other albums based on his experiences as a diplomat in the Solomon Islands, Bougainville and other exotic locations. He has also recorded an album of songs with the Spooky Men’s Chorale and a CD called Texas based on a residency in the US.

We are part of a great line-up at the 79th FolkRag Old & New Concert held at the Danish Club, Newstead (Brisbane).

Doors open at 6.30 for a 7.30 start.

$15 Admission / $12 Concession

Excellent light meals, licensed bar

Featured acts:

The Goodwills with Helen Rowe
Jodi Murtha
Karen Law & Family
Sadie & Jay with Suzanne Hibbs

Info: Michael 07 3855 1091
www.folkrag.org/foan.html

Rebecca Wright and Donald McKay were guest performers on Sunday August 14.  Donald’s traditional and original songs from his native Scotland were beautifully complemented by Rebecca’s insightful Australian originals and thoughtful selection of contemporary songs. Accompanied by requinto, cello, acoustic guitar and bodhran, their show brought us all back to the heart of folk.

Rebecca is well-known on the Australian folk circuit for solo performances, inspired songwriting and sensitive cello playing. She has played at countless festivals and folk clubs, including the world-renowned Woodford, National and Port Fairy Festivals. In 2008, Rebecca met Donald while touring in the UK as guest cellosinger with Aussie group Cloudstreet, and soon found herself living in Scotland, immersed in traditional Scottish music and culture.

Since joining their songs and lives together, Rebecca and Donald have toured in Scotland, New Zealand and Australia, with highlights including Woodford, National, Cygnet, Newstead Live!, Palm Creek and Wintermoon festivals. They have released two albums, “Over Burns And Braes” (2016) and “Joys that never weary” (2012).

The concert on August 14 starts at 2pm with an opening set from The Goodwills (Bob & Laurel Wilson). Tickets are $15/$12 and bookings are essential. Contact us via the website or call Bob on 0438 525119.