ERIC HOLROYD BEREAVEMENT
Sorry to hear that Eric Holroyd's wife, Jean, died on Saturday at 7.30am in a palliative care hospice where she received lovely care. I know that all our Tasmanian jazz fans would want to pass on their condolences and best wishes to Eric who has performed so often and so well in Tasmania.

JOE SAILING OUT
Joe Blake and Adrienne of the Signal Station Restaurant at Mt Nelson, will be changing the white tablecloths for white sails in the sunset in a couple of months if they can tidy up business changeover details. They have bought a 46ft yacht which is now awaiting them in Panama. Joe has for sale a range of musical instruments and recording gear which I have listed on the Tasjazz Noticeboard, but you haven't got long because they hope to be gone by mid March. Two pianos have already sold.

INTERNET I.D.
Watch your electronic details everyone. Recently I had someone suddenly take over my Tasjazz site for a few days before I wasable to right everything. (Let me know if you are having any trouble getting to Tasjazz.)
Just a few days ago I received a most unusual and out-of-character email from Teresa Beck Swindale, and it turned out someone had done a similar thing to her. She told me
"Somehow this commercial company has tapped into my yahoo address database and sent a spam around to all my addresses; I'm most annoyed now that I see how far it has spread. My apologies, it's very frustrating."
Since then I went to register for some download and I noticed that as well as my email address they wanted my date of birth. Immediately I aborted the request for the download, because they have no need to know that personal bit of I.D. which they might be able to use to pretend they are me at some time.

CLARENCE JAZZ FESTIVAL
I have just finished updating the CJF details for 2008, as sent to me by Lyndall Edwards, Events and Publications Officer 03 6245 8651.
This year seems to follow the tried and true recipe and I note that the guest artist George Washingmachine returns - a sure winner!

KALAMUNDA BAND
You might remember the Kalamunda Youth Swing Band from WA from when they toured Tassie in 2004. They are touring in Queensland right now, so I sent them a reminder that January is the wrong time for Qld, but that we have the best weather at this time.
Bruce Weber wrote back, agreeing, and saying that
"Weather reports are LOUSY in Brisbane. Loved the tour of Tassie, I reckon we should tour again in 2010."
Keep it in mind in case you would like them in your area. They were really excellent. We had them at Glendalough in Deloraine and gave them a barbecue lunch ready for a Sunday afternoon of great music.

FROM OLD NEWSLETTERS &TASJAZZ
 The Hoodangers from Melbourne will be in Hobart area April 18 - 20, 2008.  Did HJC take them up?
 Adam Pache : I am a drummer originally from Sydney. I have been living in New York for just over 2 years, and will be returning to Australia in April for a tour with Norwegian born, New York based guitarist Bjørn Solli, and Australian born, New York based bass player Jasper Leak. We are hoping you might be able to help us find some gigs in Tasmania between April 3rd and the 16th. It would be great to do a workshop or two there as well. We all have experience teaching and in workshop situations.

I have had word of a few gigs from Kevin Kosky but as the job and musician description didn't seem to fit any of the Tasjazz musicians I haven't passed them on - certainly will as soon as I see something which I think would suit someone here.

I will do a Diary and Noticeboard update so you had better check my accuracy for anything in which you are involved. Check the website Tasjazz for more details about any of the above - Geoff

16/12/2007
Hello to all jazzers. Hope you are having a Happy Christmas and that New Year will be good to you. I have tried to do a round-up of some of the many things which have crossed my desk lately, with DJC’s New Year’s Eve one of the most pressing (for me).

NEW YEAR’S EVE
The number for this is already around 75 booked and the cut off point is 90, so it is important that you contribute and book this week if you hope to come – Remember …
Mon 31st DECEMBER 07
 DELORAINE JAZZ CLUB
...New Year's Eve Party ... with
DON IVES and The Boys
Get your group ready and buses booked.   Starting time 7.00pm
Ph 63622830 or email  gwoods@tassie.net.au

The HOODANGERS, a really well known group which comes from Melbourne and has toured Europe three times successfully, is coming to Tassie April 18 – 20th next year. You might have to go to Hobart to hear them, but I will let you know. They have Sunday afternoon not booked but I think Hobart might take that up.

ERIC HOLROYD
You will be sad to hear that Eric’s wife, Jean, is not well and will have to undergo extensive treatment. We wish them well in what is a very stressful time.

TRIO WANTS TO VISIT 10 – 12 April 2008
Adam Pache, a drummer originally from Sydney, has been living in New York for just over 2 years, and will be returning to Australia in April for a tour with Norwegian born, New York based guitarist Bjørn Solli, and Australian born, New York based bass player Jasper Leak. They are hoping for some gigs in Tasmania between April 3rd and the 16th, including a workshop or two there as well. They all have experience teaching and in workshop situations. The best dates for Tassie - 11th and 12th April 2008
You can hear some of Bjørn's music at the following websites:
http://www.myspace.com/bjornsolli   http://www.myspace.com/solidjazz  http://www.solidjazz.com
There are 3 in the band - guitar, double bass, drums – playing modern-mainstream jazz. Bjørn is also
a good singer... they would be happy to do some gigs with him singing if that will help "sell" a band to a venue. You can hear his vocal tracks at http://www.myspace.com/croonerextraordinairebvsolli
 They are prepared to cover their flights. If possible, it would be great to have accommodation covered by the venue or the local jazz society. At most other places they are getting around $600 for the trio per performance, but if that is unrealistic for Tasmania they are willing to be flexible if they can have at least two gigs and one workshop there. Is any club or venue interested in a gig?

BURNIE ON THURSDAY NIGHTS
Viktor has sent the new dates for VIKTOR ZAPPNER SWINGTET at the “STAGE DOOR the CAFÉ”, 254 Mount Street,  Upper Burnie, featuring:
20 December     From Launceston Greg Harrison on tenor & baritone sax and Cameron Scott on drums,
                            trumpet and flugelhorn.
SUMMER BREAK
 21 February       Greg Josephson from Hobart on vocals and Bruce Innocent from Launceston on drums.
 28 February       From Hobart Alex Howroyd on saxophones & trumpet and Matthew Ives on drums.
Start at 7.30pm (meals served from 6pm)
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Janet Seidel is about to apply for funding for the band for some Australian tours. She says:
“I've just released a CD with Joe Chindamo in Japan which will be launched in Australia 2008 and we are thinking of doing a National Tour in July-August 2008. Any help with venues and promoters in Tasmania would be gratefully accepted as we have to get our application in by the mid-December 2007.
Best wishes,  Janet Seidel  0412 495347  http://www.janetseidel.com/
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TASJAZZ ADDRESS -
Since writing emails about TASJAZZ address, I have talked to my web host, and they say that even the old addresshttp://www.tasjazz.ii.net will work because it reverts automatically to http://www.tasjazz.iinet.net.au which is officially correct. But they reckon either will work. Please let me know if you have trouble - Geoff

TO ALL SENIOR MUSOS - [ie: musos of mature age but not playing professionally]
WANT TO BE IN A GROUP OF YOUR PEERS PLAYING REGULAR DAYTIME JAZZ JUST FOR FUN?
The Lunch 'n' Munch concept is coming to Launceston and you're invited to be involved. Practice each Friday and play once a month for a live audience. Contact Pres. Derek Fellows for details on 6327 2876    Email:   daytimejazz@yahoo.com.au
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TASJAZZ NEWSLETTERS
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Dodo Sosoka's tour of Australia - cancelled
Viktor has advised that due to the delay with obtaining Australian visas,  Dodo Sosoka's tour of Australia had to be cancelled. Instaed, here in Tasmania, 'Bruny Island New Orleans Jazz Band' will be playing on their date (Thursday 25 October) at the Stage Door Cafe in Burnie and the Centennial Hotel in Launceston during its Mini-Jazz Festival on Friday 26 October. The planned gig at the D'port Entertainment Centre on Saturday October 27 is simply being cancelled. As for the one on Thursday 24 October at the Lizbon Bar in Hobart I was not yet able to let them know about it - no one picks up the phone.
This a great pity for all concerned. I will continue to update the TASJAZZ web site as the changes come in. Could someone please check that Lizbon Bar knows and perhaps a phone number check is in order.

TRIP TO KOREA or DUBAI
Kevin Kosky of Double T's International Entertainment says:
We require urgently the following acts -
1/ Piano vocal duo for Korea starting Nov 1st  3 month contract

2/ 5-6 piece pop/top 40 band for Dubai starting Oct 25   3 month contract

Kevin Kosky, Double T's International Entertainment, Australia: 0416163704  International:  +61416163704

APRA NIGHTS - L'ton & Hobart
I went to the Lton session of this and found it very interesting. If you write music or songs, or if you use CDs, play music in public and/or run a venue for this then you should have been there.  Con and Frank looked after us really well at Irish Murphy's.
Con Kalamaras - APRA Writer Services Representative Vic/Tas - Answering all APRA performance royalty Questions
Frank Roveta from APRA/AMCOS( Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society )
Contact them for more info victas@apra.com.au 03 9426 5200.

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TASJAZZ UPDATE 2/10/07  -  Some new items which you might want to check out.
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VENUES PAGE
You might like to help a number of people by contributing ideas to the VENUES page of Tasjazz. It helps hoteliers, members, musicians, your club and many more. I have just written to the AHA with a little paragraph (below) which might show the thinking:-
"Hi,
You might like to offer your members something free.
It's free because for the last 10 years I have been doing this voluntarily, simply because I like our JAZZ MUSIC and I know thousands all over Australia love their jazz and other music too. Below is a suggested suitable, briefly worded piece which you might like to include in your newsletter.

FREE PUBLICITY
If you have a hotel in Tasmania and you have a venue suitable for music and dancing please contact me at TASJAZZ. I can offer you free publicity for any events you have coming up with jazz music either for listening, dining, dancing etc. My VENUES list on the Tasjazz web site is seen by many others who may want a venue for similar purposes including rock, blues, pop, sales events, weddings, staff training, and of course jazz. Let me help you find more customers by listing your venue - free. Just send brief details to Geoff Woods, Tasjazz, gwoods@tassie.net.au and check out the website at http://www.tasjazz.ii.net/

I hope you see this as a way of helping AHA members
Cheers
Geoff Woods"
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BAND LEADERS
I know you are busy but so am I, and I need your help keeping your list of players and your contact details up to date so that if someone wants your band for a gig they are not stuffed around. If they go to my list of Tasmanian Jazz Bands on Tasjazz and the phone no. is wrong they won't come back and you and I both lose out. I might double the price I charge if you don't help a little more!
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SONGWRITERS
I know there is a surprising number of our jazz members who are quietly writing music and songs which often do not see daylight for years.
On the NOTICEBOARD it  says:-

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) 2007
There are only a few weeks left in this year's competition.  http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb557099.htm  (P0sted 2/10/07 - Geoff)
 Please feel free to reply to me or forward any questions to: jennifer@songwritingcompetition.com
 Judging Panel :  Tom Waits, Nelly Furtado, Ray Davies (The Kinks), Julian Casablancas (The Strokes), Robert Smith (The Cure), Loretta Lynn, Weird Al, Cassandra Wilson, And Many More Celebrities Team Up With Dozens Of Top Music Industry Executives To Choose This Year's Winners.
One of the largest songwriting competitions in the world, ISC gives away over $150,000 in cash and prizes.  -  International Songwriting Competition, 1307 Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206, (615) 251-4441 International Songwriting Competition  Go to http://www.songwritingcompetition.com to enter songs via mail or online.
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Could this help you with recording your next CD, and provide a chance to swap notes with fellow performers?

APRA CONNECT SESSIONS IN LAUNCESTON & HOBART OCTOBER 07
Wednesday October         10th- Irish Murphys        211 Brisbane Street Launceston - 6.30pm Sharp
Thursday October         11th- The Lark Distillery        14 Davey Street Hobart -   6.30 pm Sharp
Con Kalamaras - APRA Writer Services Representative Vic/Tas - Answering all APRA performance royalty Questions
Starting Time - 6.30. Guest Speakers include-
Frank Roveta from APRA/AMCOS( Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society )
Presenting an information session on copyright and licensing in the Online and Mobile enviroment
David Edgar - Program Office -Arts Tasmania - Presenting information on funding opportunities available from Arts Tas.
RSVP essential on victas@apra.com.au or call me directly on 03 9426 5200.
RSVP essential on victas@apra.com.au or call me directly on 03 9426 5200.
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 NORFOLK ISLAND - Pat and I had a great week on Norfolk Island about a year ago. It is a wonderful visit especially for those interested in genealogy & Tasmanian history, because many of our early settlers came from N.I. around 1806 and many went to NEW Norfolk, Norfolk PLAINS (Longford) etc. So a brief mention - Jazz in the Pines Festival  December 3 - 7 2007.
See  http://www.norfolkonline.nlk.nf/Tourism_news.htm
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Just a couple of BIGGIES for October - plus much more - See DIARY
 Oct 5 - 7 Fri - Sun HIGHLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL Bronte Park Highland Village Bookings 62891126
 20 Sat GALA DINNER & CHARITY AUCTION at the Hobart Grand Chancellor with TOUCH OF CLASS. Pre-dinner drinks 7.00pm DETAILS (click)
 26 - 28 Fri-Sunday, in Launceston, the second Centennial Hotel Jazz Carnival will be held.
The visit of  Dodo Sosoka Slovak Jazz Trio: featuring European jazz. See DIARY for where & when.
 MARK ISAACS RESURGENCE BAND is coming to a town near you See DIARY
Further ahead - are you going to the AUSTRALIAN JAZZ CONVENTION Dec 26 - 31 is 62nd AJC at Goulburn NSW ?
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TAMAR RIVER CRUISE
LJC is planning another Tamar River cruise for those disappointed people who missed the SOLD OUT one in Dec. Not sure of the date but it will soon appear on the LJC web site at http://www.launcestonjazz.org.au/ I expect.
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CRUISE SHIP CONTRACT
Not jazz but might interest some of our versatile musos - Kevin Kosky says - We have a new opportunity for a cruise ship contract, for a "Pop Top 40" Duo leaving Sydney on October 24th. The duo should include vocals, and at least one live instrument of either keyboards, bass, guitar or sax. Backing tracks would be very advantageous. If you have a different instrumental line up, let us know, and we will advise if appropriate for this contract. The company will provide airfares to Sydney - Minimum duration for this contract would be one month, however a longer period can be negotiated. There will be more opportunities onboard this ship so please list your future availability if you are not available for the October 24th opening. The salary is currently being discussed with the company and we will have this information very soon. Meals, and one twin share cabin (two single beds) are provided. Email me if interested and I will send more details & Kevin's email address.
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TOO BRIEF or TOO LONG???
I am not sure whether you like the brief, clipped style of my Tasjazz updates. I don't spend any/much time on events which are over, preferring to concentrate on coming things, put as briefly as possible because I assume you are BUSY. Talk to me and let me know or the next update might be 10 pages long!
 
 

…………..Tasjazz 24th September 2007……………

TASJAZZ UPDATED TODAY
I have just completed an update of the web site and you might check that I haven't made any errors which could cost someone some customers. With all of the dates and details below please check the Tasjazz DIARY for more info.

HIGHLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL
This must be the next BIG thing we have coming up. OCTOBER 5th - 7th Fri - Sun at Bronte Park Highland Village Bookings 62891126. Musos contact Viv Curtain ph 62283583 Mobile 0438 283583. This is a real chance to get away from it all and enjoy nice warm, fires and hot jazz at Bronte Park.
 

THIS TUESDAY - tomorrow
On Tuesday 25th September Launceston Jazz Club at the Royal Oak 8pm will feature LANGER'S LOT which is Phil Langford  - drums, Elvyn King  - double bass, Bruce Gourlay - piano, John Broadby - clarinet, Clem Meehan - trumpet. You will recognise from the line-up that it will be a beaut night with music consisting of classic Chicago, Dixieland and mainstream. The dinner music at 6.30 features two very experienced musicians who are not heard in public as often now - Gerald Cameron (piano) and Geoff Murray (drums). You want to get there early because you will love Gerald's fluid relaxed style of very pleasant music. He played at our wedding and at many golf club dances as well as the cabarets at Greens Beach, Clarence Point. Enquiries:  (03) 6331 5346.
 

DELORAINE JAZZ CLUB - next event will be on the afternoon of Sunday 11th November 07. Band tba, and it will probably be at Glendalough, 4 East Barrack St Deloraine

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
Dinner and Dance at DELORAINE JAZZ CLUB, Glendalough 4 East Barrack St Deloraine with

DON IVES and FREDDIE TODMAN.
Get your group ready and buses booked. Ph 63622830 or email  gwoods@tassie.net.au  or ask your club secretary for more details

Dodo Sosoka Slovak Jazz Trio - Jozef “Dodo” Sosoka (drums) Ondrej Kraj?ák (bass) Tomas Baros (piano)
This trio is performing at Burnie and Launceston that I know of - see the Diary. Jozef “Dodo” Sosoka is an iconic jazz musician in Slovakia, with over 45 years of performing as a drummer and percussion soloist throughout Europe, USA and Africa. He also studied and performed extensively in America, alongside many greats such as Lee Konitz, Charlie Mariano and Lee Harper. The Slovak Music Fund awarded him with prizes for Lifetime Achievement, International and Domestic Jazz Promotion and Faithfulness to Jazz. His many-faceted career includes nurturing new, emerging young talents. The Trio he brings to Australia presents two musicians who are quickly establishing themselves on the European jazz scene. Ondrej Kraj?ák is considered to be one of the best pianists in the Slovak Republic, with influences across classical and jazz, including Bach, Bartók, Chopin and Prokofiev on one hand and by the playing of Oscar Peterson, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Chick Corea and Adam Makovicz on the other. Ondrej has already played with many famous musicians at home, as well as abroad. Tomas Baros is a 21-year-old bass player from a musical family. He studied double bass at the Prague Conservatorium and is inspired by players like Jimmy Garrison, Ray Brown, Dave Holland and Ron Carter. In 2003 he received a special soloist prize at a junior jazz competition. He belongs to the top echelons of the Czech jazz scene and had already played with the cream of Czech, Slovak and some European jazz musicians and singers, with both Montreaux Jazz Festival and Warsaw Jazz Days to his credit. Established in 2006, the trio will play a concert in Rome in September before traveling to Australia and will also be performing at the Montreal Jazz Festival in 2008, where they have also played in 2005.

Centennial Hotel Jazz Carnival
October 26 - 28 Fri-Sunday, in Launceston, the second Centennial Hotel Jazz Carnival will be held. Bands include Dodo Sosoka Slovak Jazz Trio, Launceston Jazz Orchestra, Bob Venier and other guests: Bookings Essential: Free admission, Dinner available from 5.30pm. ph 6331 4957. It is wonderful how Rob and Jenna sponsor jazz the way they have been doing over recent years. They have really good and reasonably priced accommodation so there is no need to drive - you could have a great weekend in Launceston and hear some top jazz.

MARK ISAACS
I see Mark Isaacs is coming to perform at Burnie Oct 30 and at Hobart Jazz Club Oct 31st. This is a good chance to hear one of Australia's famous musicians here in Tassie.

LAUNCESTON'S TAMAR ODYSSEY JAZZ FERRY TRIP
As I predicted this ferry trip sold out before you could say Bruny Island (which is the name of the band for the day). Launceston Jazz Club - "Ferry Happy Xmas Celebration" 3pm to 6pm. It's a beaut trip on Tamar Odyssey.

NATIONAL TRUST NORTHERN PARTY
Jazz Clubs are invited to this in Launceston on Friday 14th December. The Trust's Northern Group lately have hired a good jazz band and very nicely have invited us for the last 3 years. This year it's CAKEWALKING BABIES) 6.30 - 10.30pm AT A SPECIAL VENUE - more details from me or your Jazz Club soon.

APRA CONNECT SESSIONS IN LAUNCESTON & HOBART OCTOBER 07
 Wednesday October         10th- Irish Murphys        211 Brisbane Street Launceston - 6.30pm Sharp
 Thursday October         11th- The Lark Distillery        14 Davey Street Hobart -   6.30 pm Sharp
 Con Kalamaras - APRA Writer Services Representative Vic/Tas - Answering all APRA performance royalty Questions
 Starting Time - 6.30. Guest Speakers include-
 Frank Roveta from APRA/AMCOS( Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society )
 Presenting an information session on copyright and licensing in the Online and Mobile enviroment
 David Edgar - Program Office -Arts Tasmania - Presenting information on funding opportunities available from Arts Tas.
                RSVP essential on victas@apra.com.au or call me directly on 03 9426 5200.

Check the DIARY on Tasjazz web site
Dear All
There are plenty of things going on so I will do a run down of what has been on the web site lately.

The Ultimate Jukebox  (click)
I think you will like this link which offers you music from many eras. I don't know if the link will work in this email but it certainly does on Tasjazz.

HOT AUGUST JAZZ  - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - closes 30th April
All musicians and bands who wish to be part of the HJC festival contact the Coordinator, on 0438722137 or email christinebailey@dodo.com.au
This is a great chance for your band to receive an airing in Hobart, and I think the opportunity is not to be missed. Of course the event, which is held in North Hobart on Sunday 26th August, is not to be missed. The food, the music and fun is worth travelling for. Mark the weekend in your diary.

 NEW ORLEANS INDULGENCE
Another weekend not to be missed is at St Helens in May - 4, 5, 6th at Doherty's Hotel St Helens - NEW ORLEANS INDULGENCE featuring special guest from Canada JIM GALLOWAY on sax. Shows will be Fri & Sat nights, and Sat afternoon and Sunday breakfast. I have seen 2 versions of the dates so please check, but according to my calendar I think it is as given here.

EARLY FRIDAY EVENINGS - HOBART
Kaye Payne advised me of this one which sounds very good - Any one visiting the state should not miss the Friday session (every Friday) in the courtyard at Salamanca (behind the arts centre)
"It's free, is run by the musicians, it has various bands ranging from jazz to multi cultural types. Some of my favourites are Red Hot Roosters, Tania Bosic and Shemozzle.
It runs from about 5.30pm till 7.30pm. It's outdoors and usually happens rain or shine. they sell beer, hot and cold wine and soft drinks. Lots of musos and all types hang there." - Thanks Kaye

JAZZ ON SUNDAYZ 1pm - 3pm - Hobart
Signal Station Cafe restaurant, Mount Nelson Phone 62233407. Jam session from 3pm - 5pm. Guest musicians, playing with Joe Blake, piano/guitar/banjo/vocals. Sounds good and I am going to try to get there one Sunday soon. I usually have on the NOTICEBOARD who is the next artist, but Joe hasn't let me know the April ones yet.

LUNCH AND MUNCH HAS RESUMED
Friday 27th April is the next date for LUNCH & MUNCH at St Helens BAYSIDE INN Conference Room 12 noon This is a re-start at a new venue & will be last Friday each month.

HOBART'S NEW VENUE
Do you wonder how HJC's new venue is going?  Well their next date is this Tuesday, 10th April - Hobart Jazz Club - IAN PEARCE QUARTET - Claremont RSL Club, Bilton St Ph 62492099 bookings for meals which start 6.00pm, Music 7.30. Pat and I went there for New Year's Eve, and it is a great venue which I am sure you will enjoy.

DELORAINE SUNDAY AFTERNOON 29th April
We will hold our next jazz afternoon on Sunday 29th April at Glendalough, 4 East Barrack St Deloraine. It is a BYO food and drink which keeps the price down. The barbecue will start about 12.30pm or you may prefer to make up a picnic.  Music starts at 1.30pm.. The band will be
BRUNY ISLAND NEW ORLEANS JAZZ BAND. If it is a nice day we can expand on to the lawns and courtyard, or if not we have plenty of room inside for the band, dancing and dining. It is a pleasant drive and day from Launceston or Devonport, and we will offer a prize to whoever travels the furthest. This will probably be our last daytime event until after winter so please try to come.

BURNIE ON THURSDAY NIGHTS
Viktor Zappner has been keeping up a really regular list of musicians visiting Stage Door the Cafe each Thursday night to play with his Trio. The food is excellent, so call in and say Gooday to proprietor, Russell Jarvis. Their web site is at http://www.stagedoor.com.au/
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DON'T FORGET - YOU HAVE 1 WEEK TO GET ALTERATIONS TO TASJAZZ BEFORE MY HOLIDAY
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JAZZ VENUES
I think I ought to compile for the web site a list of Tas venues which have jazz every so often. I need your help with names, phones and addresses.
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Just in case you get a sudden urge - Today I had an email about jazz & accommodation for
MERIMLBULA JAZZ FESTIVAL
June 8th– 11th – 2007  http://merimbulajazz.asitis.net.au/
Merimbula Beach Cabins still have vacancies for the June Jazz Festival, Beachfront 2 bedroom cabins sleep 5 comfortably $540.00 for up to 5 nights, includes linen
or a Beachfront Studio sleeps 2 $ 299.00 for up to 5 nights. We are just 2 mins drive from the Merimbula main centre where the Festival is held, great spot.
Cherrie &  Kevin, The Crew at Merimbula Beach Cabins Visit our website -  www.beachcabins.com.au  Ph:  02 6495 1216
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You may not realise, but I have linked TASJAZZ with several other website such as this one   http://emugigs.com/gigguide/otherplacesontour.htm
It further advetises any info you give me.
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Dear Entertainers,
We require a Hawaiian trio for a contract in Japan between the 10th  and the 18th of August, 2007 (9 days) The line up of the trio needs to be: female vocalist plus two backing musicians (eg: guitar and bass)
The contract is in Tokyo.
Airfares, accommodation, and meals are provided by the client, and the fee is US $6000 for the period. Please reply if you are interested and available.
Kindest regards,  Krystal Raisbeck and Kevin Kosky  - Double T?s International Entertainment
Please note our new contact details: Phone: 0416 463 704 Voicemail and Fax: 03 8621 0035 International Phone: + 61 416 163 704 International Fax: + 613 8621 0035
PO Box 5001 Brunswick North 3056 Victoria, Australia
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Clubs or Venue Owners - please make your own contact with any visiting musicians on offer below.
Chritian Bucher says - "I am a well known drummer from Switzerland and I will be in Tasmania from 14th July till the 30th July 2007"
He is looking for a chance to play at a club etc as a guest musician (jazz session, guest muso, solo drumming or music ) - IN A FREE CONTEXT.
Go to www.christianbucher.ch  or email christian@chritian bucher.ch
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Hi Geoff,
My name is Gideon Brazil. I am a saxophone & flute player from Mebourne. I’m planning on coming to Tasmania in late June/early July with a trio including Melbourne guitarist Jon Delaney and we will be joined by Tasmanian pianist/accordionist Matt Boden. Matt passed on your contact details.
The trio (Boden/Brazil/Delaney) is looking for a few dates to play in Hobart, Launceston and surrounds between Fri 29 June and Wed 4 July.
 Our group plays a mixture of styles - from gypsy/trad jazz (in the vein of Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli) to modern jazz standards and originals (in the vein of Stan Getz, Bill Evans, Lee Konitz etc). This trio has an exciting lineup without drums or bass which makes this group perfect for all venues.
 The groups experience includes performances with the likes of: Michelle Nicolle, Paul Williamson, Bob Sedergreen, Slava Grigoryan, Ben Robertson and many more (including well known pop and rock artists).
 If you have any leads or tips for us, it would be greatly appreciated! Please feel free to give me a phone call on: 0411 355 309 or email me back at your convenience.
 I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you, Gideon Brazil  gideonbrazil@optusnet.com.au
  www.myspace.com/gideonbrazil    www.myspace.com/jondelaney
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GET YOUR NEWS IN
Pat and I will be away for a little while soon and the website TASJAZZ will not be able to be altered for a few weeks, but you can beat that if you get in any changes to me this coming week. Check the Diary below to make sure your event is in it.

MOUNT NELSON SIGNAL STATION RESTAURANT
I have been trying to get south to visit this because it sounds really good. Proprietor, Joe Blake said: Our "audiences" are actually better described as diners - that is, they come for lunch, and they are mainly older, and prefer not to be "too close to the musicians"; so we let them enjoy it from afar, and the "jazz buffs", come now and then, and sit in the jazz room, and listen eagerly, applauding. They make it really fun. It is going well. Slowly building. Thanks for your support and the publicity.

DEVONPORT JAZZ 2007
Elsa Kat has sent me details of Devonport Jazz 07 and they are on TASJAZZ if you would like to see them. It's always a good weekend at a beaut venue. I noticed that the Sunday is a little different and at the Town Hall, Centenary Court, Foyer, Federation Room - Free. This must be in place of the lunch at the RSL Club of previous years.

This Friday
 25th May Fri LUNCH & MUNCH at St Helens BAYSIDE INN Conference Room 12 noon This is a re-start at a new venue & will be last Friday each month.
25th May Fri - 5.30pm till 7.30pm in Hobart, don't miss the Friday session (every Friday) in the courtyard at Salamanca (behind the arts centre) It's free, is run by the musicians, it has various bands ranging from jazz to multi cultural types. It's outdoors and usually happens rain or shine. They sell beer, hot and cold wine and soft drinks. Lots of musos and all types hang there.

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HOBART WEEKENDS
I received a request from an interstate visitor to tell her about jazz in Hobart May31 - June 3. Especially with the help of Kaye Payne, I was able to put forward a few suggestions and I will print them below, because you might like to make some suggestions that I have missed:

The weekend that you mention May 31 – June 3rd
 (Thursdays - not sure if these are still on
Trout Bar Matthew Ives
Queen's Head Latin Jazz  )

Confident of the following .....

FRIDAYS
The Queens Head Hotel on Friday nights has the Jazz Brothers from 7pm till late.
Prince of Wales Hotel on a Friday night have jazz or R&B.

FRIDAY NIGHTS - Kaye Payne told me  "any one visiting the state should not miss the Friday session (every Friday) in the courtyard at Salamanca (behind the arts centre)
It's free, is run by the musicians. it has various bands ranging from jazz to multi cultural types. some of my favourites are Red Hot Roosters, Tania Bosic and Shemozzle.
it runs from about 5.30pm till 7.30pm. It's outdoors and usually happens rain or shine. they sell beer, hot and cold wine and soft drinks.
lots of musos and all types hang there.

SATURDAYS
Another thing is Salamanca Market down on the waterfront Saturdays 9.00am - 2.00pm, but at its best 9 - 12. Suggest morning coffee at one of the permanent coffee shops in the buildings along one side of the market.
There are some nice cruises and some of them can be combined with lunch on the water if you like. I often go on a lovely little red boat (Captain Fell's) called the "Emmalisa".
Two of the above are not specifically jazz but often there is some jazz at Salamanca Market.

Lizbon Bar generally has modern jazz on Saturday nights late.

SUNDAYS
Jive Cats (jazz and blues) at the New Sydney Hotel in town

Black Coffee (Jazz mix) at the Queens Head Hotel North Hobart

 3rd June Sun JAZZ ON SUNDAYZ 1pm - 4pm, Hobart, Signal Station Cafe restaurant, Mount Nelson Bookings Phone 62233407. Greg Souter guest musician, playing with Joe Blake, piano/guitar/banjo/vocals. Jam session from 4pm - 5pm. Plus whoever turns up to sit in. Best to book for lunch. Limited room in the Jazz Room.
Cheers,  Geoff Woods

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 SUE CATHCART MEMORIAL YOUTH JAZZ AWARDS 2007
I noticed that the Sue Cathcart was moved by LJC to the Earl Arts Centre (NOT the Princess Theatre as previously advised). It is on now, as I write, so hope all went well as usual.
Today is Sunday but the Examiner didn't publish the results.

Launceston Jazz Club
 On 29th May, Tuesday, Launceston Jazz Club has BLUE GUM JAZZ BAND at the Royal Oak 8.00pm. Dinner Music Bruce Gourlay (piano) and Anne Fitzgerald (vocals) at 6:30pm. Blue Gum, from Burnie, is always good. The Diner Music is interesting with Bruce who is superb on piano, and Anne Fitzgerald, the popular ABC radio announcer. She hasn't been heard so often for a while and it will be good to get the chance on Tuesday.
 
 
 

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TASJAZZ NEWS - 10/4/07
There are plenty of things going on so I will do a run down of what has been on the web site lately.

 The Ultimate Jukebox  (click)
I think you will like this link which offers you music from many eras. I don't know if the link will work in this email but it certainly does on Tasjazz.

HOT AUGUST JAZZ  - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - closes 30th April
All musicians and bands who wish to be part of the HJC festival contact the Coordinator, on 0438722137 or email christinebailey@dodo.com.au
This is a great chance for your band to receive an airing in Hobart, and I think the opportunity is not to be missed. Of course the event, which is held in North Hobart on Sunday 26th August, is not to be missed. The food, the music and fun is worth travelling for. Mark the weekend in your diary.

 NEW ORLEANS INDULGENCE
Another weekend not to be missed is at St Helens in May - 4, 5, 6th at Doherty's Hotel St Helens - NEW ORLEANS INDULGENCE featuring special guest from Canada JIM GALLOWAY on sax. Shows will be Fri & Sat nights, and Sat afternoon and Sunday breakfast. I have seen 2 versions of the dates so please check, but according to my calendar I think it is as given here.

EARLY FRIDAY EVENINGS - HOBART
Kaye Payne advised me of this one which sounds very good - Any one visiting the state should not miss the Friday session (every Friday) in the courtyard at Salamanca (behind the arts centre)
"It's free, is run by the musicians, it has various bands ranging from jazz to multi cultural types. Some of my favourites are Red Hot Roosters, Tania Bosak and Shemozzle.
It runs from about 5.30pm till 7.30pm. It's outdoors and usually happens rain or shine. they sell beer, hot and cold wine and soft drinks. Lots of musos and all types hang there." - Thanks Kaye

JAZZ ON SUNDAYZ 1pm - 3pm - Hobart
Signal Station Cafe restaurant, Mount Nelson Phone 62233407. Jam session from 3pm - 5pm. Guest musicians, playing with Joe Blake, piano/guitar/banjo/vocals. Sounds good and I am going to try to get there one Sunday soon. I usually have on the NOTICEBOARD who is the next artist, but Joe hasn't let me know the April ones yet.

LUNCH AND MUNCH HAS RESUMED
Friday 27th April is the next date for LUNCH & MUNCH at St Helens BAYSIDE INN Conference Room 12 noon This is a re-start at a new venue & will be last Friday each month.

HOBART'S NEW VENUE
Do you wonder how HJC's new venue is going?  Well their next date is this Tuesday, 10th April - Hobart Jazz Club - IAN PEARCE QUARTET - Claremont RSL Club, Bilton St Ph 62492099 bookings for meals which start 6.00pm, Music 7.30. Pat and I went there for New Year's Eve, and it is a great venue which I am sure you will enjoy.

DELORAINE SUNDAY AFTERNOON 29th April
We will hold our next jazz afternoon on Sunday 29th April at Glendalough, 4 East Barrack St Deloraine. It is a BYO food and drink which keeps the price down. The barbecue will start about 12.30pm or you may prefer to make up a picnic.  Music starts at 1.30pm.. The band will be

BURNIE ON THURSDAY NIGHTS
Viktor Zappner has been keeping up a really regular list of musicians visiting Stage Door the Cafe each Thursday night to play with his Trio. The food is excellent, so call in and say Gooday to proprietor, Russell Jarvis. Their web site is at http://www.stagedoor.com.au/

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TASJAZZ NEWS - 10/11/06
From: Geoff Woods, Glendalough B & B, 4 East Barrack St, Deloraine, Tas 7304.    Ph 0363 622830  or  0408 137 793
Tasmanian Jazz Promotion
See the Tasjazz website http://www.tasjazz.ii.net/
for news on JAZZ clubs, musicians, venues, events  and much more.
(tasjazz is now sponsored by Geoff & Pat's Glendalough Bed & Breakfast at Deloraine. 7304    EMAIL gwoods@tassie.net.au)

Hello All,
I have drawn together some notes from my emails and Tasjazz website for you as a Newsletter
Sorry but I hardly ever send this snail mail now because it would cost me too much. Please occasionally print it out and display it on some noticeboard such as at your club venue.

Please note -LAUNCESTON JAZZ  CLUB WEBSITE   is:  launcestonjazz@elaunceston.com
I also have a link on the LJC page of Tasjazz  which will take you there. Email address for LJC is mail@launcestonjazz.org.au

SMOKERS
I  know many of our musicians are smokers  and we want to see them around for many years to come. To help that the web site has a link to a site which has some good ideas on the subject - INTERNET RADIO SHOW/PODCAST
This week Joel Spitzer from www.WhyQuit.com talks to Fiona about overcoming fears and taking permanent steps to quitting smoking that will benefit your health - and your bank balance. Joel is a leading authority in smoking cessation and prevention programs for over 30 years.  To download a copy of the show click Tasjazz link or go to:         http://www.worldtalkradio.com/archive.asp?aid=7936

BANDS WANTED
I received an email from a big Tasmanian event organizer a couple of days ago and they were trying to include more jazz into the program for 2007.  Because they obviously use the internet, I referred them to the page TASMANIAN JAZZ BANDS of Tasjazz, and offered to help any other way possible. I haven’t heard back from them so I guess they found plenty there.
· ARE YOU ON THE PAGE?
· ARE YOUR DETAILS UP-TO-DATE
My details are above if you have any changes.

CLARENCE BY THE WATER 2007
I discovered some wrong dates on a website yesterday and so I sent what I think are the correct dates. 2007 Festival programme dates below but I don't know who is playing yet
Tuesday 20 February Simmons Park, Lindisfarne 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm
Wednesday 21 February Victoria Esplanade, Bellerive 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm
Thursday 22 February Rosny Historic Centre, behind Eastlands 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm
Friday 23 February Bellerive Boardwalk 6.00pm to 9.00pm
Saturday 24 February Bellerive Boardwalk 4.00pm to 9.00pm
Sunday 25 February Bellerive Boardwalk 11.00am to 5.00 pm
Entries have officially opened for the 2007 Young Jazz Players Competition, held as part of the Clarence by the Water Jazz Festival in February 2007.

St Helens
 26th January 07 - Last Friday in January St Helens resumes Lunch N' Munch at CATHOLIC CHURCH HALL in Cecilia St St H starts noon.

DIARY - NOVEMBER 2006
9 Thurs VIKTOR ZAPPNER TRIO at the “STAGE DOOR the CAFÉ”, 254 Mount Street,  Upper Burnie, featuring: Fred Bradshaw from Hobart on alto sax
12 Sat SUNCOAST JAZZ CLUB  invites all their members to a farewell barbecue at 3 Longhill Pl St Helens 12 noon to farewell Denver & family. RSVP Mary Poiesz by 8/11 Ph  63762516
14 Tues THE WAR YEARS - Music & Memories HOBART JAZZ CLUB at Claremont RSL Club from 6.30 - a fundraiser for HJC - musicians donating their time.
      Must book by Fri 10th Oct.- 42492099
16 Thurs VIKTOR ZAPPNER TRIO at the “STAGE DOOR the CAFÉ”, 254 Mount Street,  Upper Burnie, featuring: Michael Woods from Launceston on trumpet
23 Thurs VIKTOR ZAPPNER TRIO at the “STAGE DOOR the CAFÉ”, 254 Mount Street,  Upper Burnie, featuring: From Hobart  Alex Howroyd, saxophones & Matthew Ives on drums
28 Tues Launceston Jazz Club 8pm Royal Oak Hotel, Bruny Island New Orleans Jazz Band, 6.30pm Dinner Music Chris Zidak on guitar
30 Thurs VIKTOR ZAPPNER TRIO at the “STAGE DOOR the CAFÉ”, 254 Mount Street,  Upper Burnie, featuring: Greg Harrison on baritone and tenor sax & Cameron Scott on trumpet, flugelhorn and drums

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16/8/06
OFF THE AIR
My computer will be "off the air" for about 2 weeks, and during that time I will be unable to alter the web site Tasjazz. Therefore if you would like to make some additions to the DIARY or the NOTICEBOARD please email me by Friday 18/8/06 so that I can give your correct info over the next couple of weeks.

DELORAINE JAZZ CLUB
We had hoped to have Graems Eames (SA trumpeter) & Co on the 15th or 16th Sept, but they are booked in to perform at Doherty's on that weekend. Since there is no other suitable date, we will have to miss out on that booking. We suppose there will be ample opportunity to hear this group at Launceston and also St Helens so it should cover our Deloraine audiences. Because Deloraine is only 30 minutes away from Launceston and/or Devonport, our DJC tries hard not to book a band which is about to appear in either Dpt or Lton. This maintains the size of an audience in our little town of 2,200 people, and we do not cut across the audience at D or L.

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
It is likely that we will be running a Deloraine New Year's Eve Party much the same as last year and more details will be given very soon. If you enjoyed last year's prepare for the next one.

COMING UP
There are many good events coming up and to check just go to the Tasjazz Diary. If your event is not listed, get in touch with me - it's the cheapest publicity you'll be able to find anywhere. (Let me know if you would like it to be cheaper!) Now that we are in the tourist trade (B & B) I keep being surprised by how many use the DIARY to work out where jazz is on in Tasmania on any given day.

CAN YOU HELP OTHERS?
A very big percentage of jazz followers are on the Internet. However if you know of anyone who is not into I.T. please offer to do an occasional print-out, especially of the DIARY page every so often. If you want to see jazz prosper in the state please encourage at least ONE PERSON in each club and Jazz Venue, to print out the first page of the Jazz Diary, and display it for patrons. If they don't know how to, could you do it for them?

TASJAZZ WEB SITE
NWJAS program at Burnie on Thursday evenings has been updated thru till October.
LAUNCESTON has Harlem Lounge and Graeme Eames coming up.
St HELENS has Spring in to Jazz at Doherty's in Sept
HOBART has Hot August Jazz - Hobart - free event in North Hobart, at the Beltana Hotel Lindisfarne Mr PHIL LANGDON & GRAEME EAMES from S.A. and also soon MIKE NOCK @ The Venue Hobart.
DELORAINE has now cancelled their Sept event and I will look to see what we can replace that with asap

Let's hear from you,
Geoff
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7/08/06
FEWER NEWSLETTERS
I am still having difficulties sending out newsletters because my list of addresses is so long, and my ISP has put restrictions on numbers in case someone is sending out spam. Still I will battle on, even tho it will take me about 10 attempts to send this and I will be forced to delete about 9 addresses until it successfully sends.

UPDATING THE WEB SITE
I have been updating the web site Tasjazz almost daily as news comes in, usually by email. I make every effort to be accurate, but if you have sent anything in I need you to PROOF READ and let me know of any errors. If you are in a band, run a venue, are on a club c'ttee etc you also need to PROOF READ anything involving you or yours.

Viktor Zappner has put out the coming dates for Burnie, Stage Door etc and I have put them on the BURNIE Club page plus the DIARY. Errors are rare but please spend the time to check that I have these right.

Hobart events have also recently been updated on the HOBART page and also the DIARY page .

Often if there is time I also mention your events on the NOTICEBOARD page, so this is worth checking, altho be warned that some of the jokes on the NOTICEBOARD page towards the bottom are a little risque and might offend the more sensitive minds.

DELORAINE CLUB
As always we go quiet in winter because of Deloraine's frosty nights, and many of our members have told us that they don't venture out much during winter. We usually miss July and August for these reasons.

DEVONPORT FESTIVAL
Wasn't this a spectacular event! Word has gone round and everyone is realising how good the festival is,  and obviously it is growing wonderfully. Congratulations to Elsa, Viktor, Sharon and all those others who did so much to ensure this success. A SPECIAL THANKS SHOULD BE GIVEN TO DEVONPORT CITY COUNCIL for showing so much foresight and trust to get right behind the venture. The businesses in the town and other residents should repay the councillors at election times. Devonport and Clarence Councils certainly show the way to other municipal bodies. Clubs can hold them up as an object lesson to others.

TASJAZZ DIARY
One look at the DIARY shows how many great events are being held around the state. The more I look at it I can see so many events that are worth travelling from one end of this state to the other to hear - after all nowhere is far away in Tasmania. Below I have mentioned a few at random and I apologise to any I miss. Let me know and I will make special mention on the net.
SPRING INTO JAZZ weekend party at Doherty's, St Helens in September sound good,
Hot August Jazz - Hobart on Sunday 27th Aug
PHIL LANGDON & GRAEME EAMES will be heard in many areas as they tour,
we have a visit from Mike Nock,
Hadley's Hotel has started its August SUNDAY JAZZ SERIES,
I belive the Mt Nelson Tavern is also having jazz on Sundays altho I haven't heard which artists etc yet, and
Bronte Highland Village Jazz Festival (first weekend in October) is another thing to look forward to.

NEW BABY
Congratulations to Dan Sulzberger on the birth of a son recently. Stella and baby (Nathan?) doing well.
It is time you gave us an update Dan - someone in Hobart please let him know my request.  - Geoff

DONT GET CAUGHT
Watch out for this mobile phone scam that is going around as it is very serious and can cost you a lot of money if caught.
This scam is very similar to the one that was recently highlighted as targetting home phone users in that you get a recorded message advising you that you have won a prize and to hold the line to be transferred to claim. The call is then redirected to a premium rate service where you pay hefty rates per minute.

ST HELENS LAST WEEKEND IN JUNE

GUEST ARTIST IN JULY
Kate Meehan " Queen of the Blues" and Skip Landy, boogie woogie and rhythm and blues piano, will be appearing South, North and North West of Tassie between 28th July - 6/8/06 See DIARY

VIKTOR RETIRING
I suppose you noticed that Viktor Zappner's retirement from the Education Department is imminent and his farewell function will be held at the Somerset Surf Club on Friday, 30th June 2006, 3:30pm—5:30pm for Ed Dept. We all wish him well.

NEWS FROM ALLAN & MAL IN JAPAN
     (I have edited a couple of items but thought you might like to read this.)
Hi Geoff,  The company are fine to work for altho they have very little English, but we manage to communicate somehow.
The Japanese entertainers we work with are great, as are the crew on the boat - very friendly and helpful, though also with little English.
We now have a collection of seven dictionary/phrase books/kanji primers which we're spending a lot of time working on - so much more difficult than European languages, as it's ALL unfamiliar.
We're managing to find our way about with not much trouble - lots of gestures and frantic scrabbling through the phrase book!
The living quarters are palatial by Japanese standards.  We're on the seventh (and top) floor of Michigan House, about 5 minutes walk from the offices and boat.   We have 2 x 2 bedroom apartments with a good sized kitchen, a separate toilet and a Japanese bathroom:- this is a small room containing a very deep, but short bath and an area beside it with a low stool on which
one sits to wash thoroughly before soaking in the bath.  Traditionally, the whole family shares the same bath water.
I'm not sure if we told you that our performance on the boat is part of "Showtime", which features the life of Tom Sawyer in song and dance - hence the costumes!
 I believe we're supposed to be a bunch of Davey Crocketts! However, the next group here will probably have a different theme - not sure how often they change it.
So far, there has been no chance to arrange video or audio recording, but something may come up.
As Allan said, we're having a great time - almost wish we'd agreed to stay
six months!
Regards......Mal and Allan

DEVONPORT JAZZ APPROACHES
I have an update from Elsa Kat, Devonport Jazz (Thursday 27th - Sunday 30th) which you can read in detail by clicking. Among other things you will read Artists already booked are Allan Browne, Carlos Ferreira, Marie Wilson, Kate Meehan, Youth Music Tasmania, Harlem Lounge, Unit 7, Devonport City Mainstream, Gospel choirs from local churches and singing ensembles.

DELORAINE BIG BAND
Kaye Lincoln of the Deloraine Big Band will probably be interviewed on ABC about their gig on Tues night at LJC. At this stage it should go to air at 2:20pm this Tuesday if you want to tune in.

While you are here you ought to check the DIARY (click)
Best wishes
Geoff