Magda's folk series - "Folk at Magda's" kicks off again on 25th Feb, 6.30 - 10pm.
2016 saw some of south east Queensland's best loved folk performers bringing their dynamic, charming and individual creativity to our stage. Not only does Magda's thrive on the talents of our home-grown and touring international performers, we continue the fine folkie tradition of providing a discerning audience for up-and-coming artists, via an hour of walk-on (Blackboard / Chalk-board) artists - from 6.30.
We are kicking off F@M's for 2017 on Saturday 25th Feb, with feature performers: Christine Venner-Westaway and Hailey Calvert.
Christine first performed at Magda's at "The Songs and Activism of Joan Baez" concert (17.07.16). This time, she'll feature JB’s original love songs and a range of covers that JB made so immensely popular. Christine is well loved in Brisbane Folk circles for her pure voice, emotive interpretation of songs and soaring harmonies. Prepare to be delighted and transported back to the heady folk days with her signature " Joan Baez Tribute". Premiered at the Clennell-Hall Folk Festival in Northumberland in May 2014, Christine has performed this show from the Jackadder Folk Club (Perth), to a ‘packed to the rafters’ House Concert in Maleny.
Accompanying Christine will be Mary Brettell, Sue Wighton and Steve Dorahy - some of Brisbane's finest folk musicians.
" ... Hailey Calvert’s voice is undeniably incredible. Its that warm and breathtaking blues voice together with impressive guitar skills and relatable stage presence, as well as achingly honest song writing that makes each audience member feel like they are the only people in the room to hear her stories. It’s the same song writing style
that saw Hailey take out the blues category in the 2015 International Songwriting
Competition. With over 18,000 entries from 20 countries, it was a huge deal to be a winner .... "
Hey - listen to Hailey! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlA5K_IfmEg
and: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CefaJM9bg8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yEWXgYx8aw
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/OOFF and
https://www.trybooking.com/255663
Simple bar and refreshments available. Bus stop 17, 475 bus. Check translink for your best public transport option!