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Firstly I just want to say a BIG THANK YOU to all the people who have come along to our gigs and made performing so much fun... I couldn't do it without your support!

If you're interested in coming to "Shells" gigs, the best way to find out is by JOINING THE MAILING LIST (under the menu). One quick email and you'll get all the info' times, dates, venues' so you can enjoy some tunez!

Previous Gigs

Festivals

• PEATES RIDGE FESTIVAL
• YUNGABURRA FOLK FESTIVAL
• WALLABY CREEK FESTIVAL
• EMPOWER FESTIVAL
• ENVIRO FEISTA
• NATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL
• JACKY'S MARSH FOREST FESTIVAL
• CYGNET FESTIVAL
• FALLS FESTIVAL
• FOLK RHYTHM & LIFE FESTIVAL
• WINTERMOON FESTIVAL
• BLUE MOUNTAINS FOLK FESTIVAL
• WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL

Music Venues

• THE SOUND SHELL
• BOARDER RANGES CENTRE
• LU'S LU'S CAFE
• CHINCOGAN HOTEL
• TRISELIES
• IRISH MURPHY'S
• D'ART FACTORY
• DANIEL O'CONNELL HOTEL
• THE WISDOM BAR
• THE INBOX
• ARLIE BEACH GIGS
• BRISSIE GIGS
• UPFRONT CLUB
• THE BUDDA BAR
• COOL CREEK CAFE
• ROUNDABOUT INN
• NYMBOIDA HALL
• THE SANDRINGHAM
• THE HARP HOTEL
• THE CAT AND FIDDLE
• ROXBURY HOTEL
• SYDNEY VENUES 2001-2005

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Festivals

PEATS RIDGE FESTIVAL - DEC 09-10 Glenworth Valley

www.peatsridgefestival.com.au

Poi Making and Twirling Workshop - Kids on the hill

Poi Twirling Workshop - Adult Workshop Tent

Was great to being a part of this festival again!
Its a super way to bring in the new year...thanks for all the beautiful people who came to dance and twirl =)

WALLABY CREEK FESTIVAL - SEP 09 Rossville, Nth Qld

www.wallabycreekfestival.org.au

This is an amazing festival... the land, the water hole & waterfall, the music and the vibe is just wonderful...I really recommend the experience!!
Grateful for the connection in our womans circles and the fun I had running my dance and twirling workshops...thank you to all of you beautiful peoples =)

KANGAROO VALLLEY FESTIVAL - 23rd till 25th OCT 09 Kangaroo Valley, NSW

www.kangaroovalleyfolkfestival.com.au

This is a 3 day festival in a funky little artist town called Kanagroo valley.
I got to do music performances, twirling workshops and facilitate a sacred circle...I had a fantastic time!!

PALM CREEK FESTIVAL - Mountain View Lake Holiday Park, South of TOWNSVILLE QLD

www.tsvfolkclub.org

Saturday 6th June 12:30 till 1pm, Jam Tin Stage
Sunday 7th June 10:30 till 11:15am, Main Stage
Twirling Workshop: Sunday 7th June 3:30 till 4:30pm, Frog Hollow

This is my first time and as you all probably know by now I love festivals....very excited about discovering a new one =)
Looking forward to performing, twirling, catching up with friends and meeting new ones...soaking up all the festival magic...hope you can join me!

PEATES RIDGE FESTIVAL - 29th Dec 08 till 1st Jan 09, Peates Ridge NSW

www.peatsridgefestival.com.au

What an amazing valley! Surrounded by forest ridges, a refreshing river that runs right through the festival, this place is really magic.
The Poi Twirling Workshops were really popular...thanks to everyone who came along to learn and have some fun.
Was a big catch up of friends I grew up with in the Blue Mts, plus meeting a whole fun new crew of people too...love to you all and happy 2009!!

YUNGABURRA FOLK FESTIVAL - 23rd till 26th Oct 08, Yungaburra Nth QLD

www.yungaburrafolkfestival.org

This was my first time at Yungaburra Festival and its a wicked little festival.
Michael and I were really inspired to be part of such a talented crew of performers and enjoyed making new connections.
Thanks so much to everyone who came down and supported us...helped set up our sound too, teehee!! Was great to catch up and share through music.

WALLABY CREEK FESTIVAL - Sep 07, Rossville Nth QLD

www.wallabycreekfestival.org.au

With my new handmade guitar, on beautiful rainforest land, it felt wonderful to perform and be part of this festival. Emeline got up as a special guest doing some conga's, which was great to have some rhythms behind my songs and share the stage with her!
Thanks to all the people who came down to support me, the good fun we had twirling and the women who shared in our sacred circle.

EMPOWER FESTIVAL - July 07, Edge Hill Nth QLD

www.tanksartcentre.com

This festival was synchronized with others running all over the world, to create awareness about climate change and whats happening on our earth.
I wrote a new song for the competition on Sat afternoon and got to enjoy a trip to Green Island which I won... thank you, thank you!!
Did a set on Sat night and Sun arvo... it was a wonderful community festival, which opened up new opportunities for me. I felt very supported by the people there!

ENVIRO FIESTA - Aug 07, Edge Hill Nth QLD

www.envirofiesta.cafnec.org.au

This was such a great day of info, friends, music, stalls... performed on the Market Stage under an amazing gigantic fig tree...mmmm =)

NATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL - Apr 07, Canberra

Did two sets at the Blackboard Stage and was very grateful to all the people who came up afterwards. Was a very friendly festival with so many venues and musicians plus workshops galore, I was impressed I got any sleep at all!

JACKY'S MARSH FOREST FESTIVAL - Feb 07, Jacky's Marsh

A festival of bushwalking, forest appreciation, education and friendly Tasmainians!! I felt privaledged to be part of it and enjoyed sharing my love of nature through song. Was a thrill to see my name on the program too!!

CYGNET FESTIVAL - Jan 07, Cygnet

A groovy town that morfs into a magical music festival with tunz springing out of every shop, hall, park...everywhere!! I performed a Birthday set for one of my good friends Amanda at a little cafe in town, was fun to get in amoungst it all and play some songs =)

FALLS FESTIVAL - Dec 06, Marian Bay TAS

Performed on the APRA Stage... cant say it was the best I've ever done, as my guitar decided to die on me half way through! Still I got to improvise, do some acapella with the crowde as my rhythm section...thanks guys!! Its also inspired me to start the search for a new guitar...mmmmmm cant wait!

FOLK RHYTHM & LIFE FESTIVAL - Nov 06, Eldorado

This is one of those festivals you almost want to keep a secret cause its sooo goooood!!
Performed at 'Lentils as anything' with so many people I love in the crowd, was a great experience!
Thank you to all the beautiful people who came up afterwards, with all your lovely compliments... thats what makes this festival so special!!

WINTERMOON FESTIVAL - May 07, Mackay QLD

Did 2 performances at the SHED STAGE... one fell on my Birthday...was the best way to spend the day!
It was amazing being part of such a talented lot of musicians, I learnt so much!
This is definately my favourite festival here in Oz...the special people, the size and the amazing land...ahhhh I love it!!

WINTERMOON FESTIVAL - Apr/May 06, Mackay QLD

This was a very special festival... I would recommend it to you all, an experience not to be missed! I got up on the 'Luna Stage' and entered into the song writing competition with one of my new songs "Sand on Skin". Got into the finals performing on the main stage and came 3rd! Looks like I could be on the program for next years festival... I'll keep you posted!

BLUE MOUNTAINS FOLK FESTIVAL Mar 06

Well I'm definitely addicted to Festivals!
Got up at the 'Market Stage' to play a few songs... testing out some of my new tunz and I had some really lovely feedback. Discovered new artists many of whom moved me to tears.

WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL Dec 07-Jan 08

Got up at the TROUBADOUR STAGE on New Years Eve, was great!! So lovely to be back again at this stage, the audience was very supportive and I felt grateful to be part of the vibe Andrew brings to Woodford, as its their last year doing this festival!
Don't think its my last year =)!!!!

WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL Dec 05-Jan 06

Got up at the CHAI TENT and TROUBADOUR STAGES!! Had an amazing time, on stage and off...
it was so inspiring to be around all that good music! Have been writing lots of new songs and I'm keen to make the most of the live scene here in Brisbane!! So keep checking the site!!!

Music Venues

THE MUSIC KAFE West End QLD Jan 10

www.themusickafe.com

I started off this night which is packed with artists and bands both local to Brisbane and others (like myself) from else where in the country.
This Kafe provides live music 7 nights a week which is a wonderful thing!!

THE KOOKABURRA FOLK CLUB Paddington QLD - Jan 10

This was a completely acoustic folk event above the Kookaburra Cafe happening every wednesday night just west of Brisbane CBD.
It was really intimate, lots of giggles and beautiful singers...well worth checking out!!!

THE BUDDHA BAR Byron Bay NSW Jan 10

www.buddhabarbyronbay.com

I love Byron! Under the amazing figg tree, on beautiful and powerful land, in the funky Buddha Bar, I was singing my little heart out...was such a great night =)

The Artichoke Gallery Cafe MANLY - Dec 09

www.artichokecafe.com.au

This artistic cafe has been providing a beautiful space for us muzo's to share our songs for many years!!
It was great to do a show here...playing 2 sets of my original tunz...thanks so much to my dear friends (and unknown ones too) for supporting my music!

ABSOLUTE SOIREE - 66 Bondi Road (cnr Paul st), Bronte

Thursday 5th Nov, 7:30 till 10:30pm
$5 Donation

This is a funky little music event held once a month in the city. I'll was joined by 2 other amazing artists and it was a really special night!!
Would like to say a special thankyou to Clayton, Vanessa and Colin for having me...I loved the cushions, chai and buscuits too =)

"Song Space" SALT HOUSE - July & Aug 09 Marina Point, Cairns

www.entertainmentcairns.com/song-space-event.html

A great new venue in Cairns with good food and a good vibe!
Thanks so much to all the people (known and unknown) who came down to support me on these nights!!
Also want to recognise Ray Elise for all the hard work he puts in making these great events happen...thanks =)

"Kuranda Folk Night" CWA HALL - 7th Aug 09 Barang Street, Kuranda

www.myspace.com/kurandafolknight

After living in Mullumbimby and experiencing the rich culture of community folk nights held around the area, I was very excited to be part of the first Kuranda folk night!!
I'll be the MC at all the coming folk nights as well.
Thanks so much for coming to support us and eating up the yummy handmade cakes and cups of tea!!
There was a beautiful community spirit and as a musician it was amazing to have such a wonderful attentive audience...I loved the kids being there too!!

THE ESPLANADE - regular performances 2008-09, Cairns

www.cairnsesplanade.com.au

I think outside gigs are for me!!
Will be a doing more of these gigs, so come down for swims and songs on the espy with Shells =)

THE SOUND SHELL - regular performances 2008-09 City Place, Cairns

www.cairnsesplanade.com.au

I always feel very grateful at these gigs, for all the people who come down to support local original music. I have lots of fun =)

THE BOARDER RANGES CENTRE - APR 27th, Wadeville

A cruisy Sunday arvo gig, with wallabies and cows grazing the paddocks...looking out to the stunning Boarder Ranges NP!
This was the first offical gig with Michael my new bass guitar player and we were inspired for more!!

LU LU'S CAFE - MAY 10th, Mullumbimby

Shells Birthday gig!!

Thanks for celebrating my B'day in our new home town, I had a really lovely day =)
Its a very funky little cafe too!

CHINCOGAN HOTEL - Dec 07, Mullumbimby NSW

Got to have some special guests...Michael on guitar and Julie doing harmonies =)
Played for 2 hours, was really lovely to catch up with friends (plus the kids!) and such great support from the locals. Thanx!

TRISELIES - Nov 07, Katoomba NSW

www.triselies.com.au

Help stop Tassies Pulp Mill

This was an evening of acoustic music, a showing of the Pulp Mill DVD and an opportunity to help in lots of little ways.
25% of the CD sales were donated to the Wilderness Society.
Lets keep our support strong for the protection of our old growth forests, lets keep our voices clear so they can hear we are ready for change.

IRISH MURPHY'S - Mar 07, Hobart

This was a special night for me. Falling on International Womens Day, I got creative...wrote up poems, did art, got a new 'Womens' song written and really enjoyed putting something a bit different together!! It was also my last gig in Hobart and lots of beautiful friends came down, which always makes my night =)

D'ART FACTORY - Mar 07, Hobart

I wanted to do something to help preserve the amazing old growth forests still under threat in many areas around Tassie. So I began a benifit concert 'ACOUSTIC ART' which I am happy to report is still going...YAY!! All proceeds go to the Wilderness Society, so if your in Hobart go check it out...it happens once a month at this groovy little cafe. Your $5 will help so much plus you'll get some great acoustic songwriters entertaining you too! (If I'm in Hobart I'll be one of them!!)

DANIEL O'CONNELL HOTEL - Nov 06, Nth Adelaide

What a great crowd!! I felt so welcomed, you guys were the best! Initimate and friendly... was great to jump up & play when I was only round for such a short time!

THE WISDOM BAR - Oct 06, Darwin

In the heart of Darwin, with a BIG tree out the front over run with possums =)
I can't imagine trying to do an indoor gig in that hot weather!! Was a great night... thanks to everyone that came down AND I got some great photo's with my new short hair... check it out!!

THE INBOX - June 06, Cairns

This little Cafe is right in the centre of Cairns... open 24hrs and depending on the time will depend on the vibe!! I've performed here on a Thursday & a Sunday evening, both nice and cruisy! No doubt will be up for another sing in the future, they can't keep me away =)

ARLIE BEACH GIGS - May 06

'Magnums Bar' - This was a semi outdoor venue with lots of big long tables and lots of overseas travellers... definately in the touristy district now!!
'Kc's Bar' - A more intimate venue with a few more locals dropping in and out... yummy food too! Had great night... by the end of the evening I had most people singing along!! Got me inspired...playing covers can be fun!!

BRISSIE GIGS Jan-Mar 06

'Tongue and Groove' Located in funky West End, yummy food, art on the walls and good live music! Got to play nice longs sets too!
'The Verve Cafe' was great to be a part of this acoustic night happening every week in the city!
'The Alley Bar' this pub is in a bowling alley... quirky, with a great crowd of attentive listeners and groovy, diverse performances!

UPFRONT CLUB 05

This is a great venue, when you get the combo of a funky space, fun crowd and cool organiser who keeps up a running show of talented muzo's... you're always in for a treat! Plus you've got to love MALENY...where Woodford Fest was born!

THE BUDDA BAR 05

Well this is a bar with character! So no suprise...its in BYRON BAY! Don't quite know what the budda would think of it, all his little laughing statues around the place!! I loved it. Stage is outside next to a lovely big fig tree (will put a photo in soon & you can check it out)

COOL CREEK CAFE 05

Hiding in the groovy town of BELLINGEN, your mouth will water when you taste their food!! Was a big change for me playing here... being used to rowdy pubs, was lovely to have such an attentive audience!

ROUNDABOUT INN 05-09

I have done lots of gigs in this pub which is in the main street of a little country town called GLOUCESTER, where I do some outdoor guiding work every so often. Its got a great outside court yard where I play a mix of originals and covers...my favourite have been the cruisy Sunday arvo sets!! (its a good place for white water kayaking for any of you adventurous types!!)

NYMBOIDA HALL 05

Sometimes the smallest gigs can be the most beautiful! This was such a special night for so many reasons, rather than ramble on here, the full story is for those that ask!

THE SANDRINGHAM 04-06

This is one of my fav. venues in SYDNEY!

One big reason is a really good sound chick. Done many gigs here over the last few years and always enjoy the intimate atmosphere, away from the main pub, really feels like putting on a show!

THE HARP HOTEL 02-05

This is an Irish pub in the burbs of SYDNEY which has a healthy live music scene that has been going for many years. It was one of our regular haunts' I've played there as a duo, with a full 5 piece band, and also got to try out being an organiser, putting on shows with other local Sydney bands. Lots of good times!!!

THE CAT AND FIDDLE 03-04

This venue is in Balmain, SYDNEY' where we held our CD Launch May 2003 (for more info go to ALBUM). This was another place our band played regularly.

ROXBURY HOTEL 04

This SYDNEY pub is in Glebe. It was a very special night put on as a Benefit for the Wilderness Society, to help stop the logging of old growth Tasmanian forests. Together with a friend, Behiye we organised 4 acts' it was a great line up and we raised a good sum of money to help fight for these amazing tree giants.

SYDNEY VENUES 01-05

The Lansdowne Hotel, The Excelsior Hotel
The Ivanhoe Hotel, The Mona Vale Hotel
The Sands Hotel, Greengate Hotel
Kelly's Pub, The Fish Bowl
Iguana Cafe La Bar
Artichoke Cafe

The list is a little long so I'll stop there!! Being part of Sydney's live acoustic scene for many years, I got to play at lots of venues and share my music with some amazing musicians both on stage and off.