BEN SALTER SEASONED CAMPAIGNER FROM THE SUNSHINE STATE By Lachlan Bryan Queensland’s Ben Salter describes himself as a “seasoned campaigner” but there are numerous other titles that might be more apt. ‘Quiet achiever’ is one, for Salter is no household name, yet he has been nominated for an ARIA and collaborated with the likes of Mick Thomas (Weddings, Parties, Anything), Gareth Liddiard (The Drones) and Tim Rogers (YouAmI) and founded at least three bands – The Gin Club, Giants of Science and The Wilson Pickers – all of which have achieved cult followings.
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Salter brings a little punk rock to the worlds of folk, country and blues. His disheveled stage presence and laconic vocal delivery mask the fact that he writes clever, engaging pop songs. It’s little wonder that fellow musicians, and particularly song-writers are amongst the most loyal Ben Salter fans – they appreciate the subtlety of his work.
Local community groups and organisations are encouraged to apply for grants to assist with the delivery of
On 6th May, Salter plays Music on the Hill (aka MOTH) at The Red Hill Pavillion with Melbourne songstress Leah Senior. Once a month the pavilion is transformed into an intimate listening-room style music venue, with pristine sound and seating for around one hundred people. Tickets are available now from www.musiconthehill. com.au. Salter’s new album, The Stars My Destination, is out now through ABC Music.
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TIDBITS & TALES
By Terri Lee Fatouros
There are so many kind-hearted musicians willing to give of their time and help raise funds for people in need.
funds themselves seem to be the most generous of their time and energy when it comes to helping people in need.
The Mornington Peninsula has a few of these generous individuals and on Saturday 23rd April at the newly refurbished Wishing Well Tavern at 502 Station Street, Carrum, The Fundraiser for Living, kicking off at 5pm has been organized.
I guess they understand addictions and “life’s short end” better than most.
The event is for a single mum needing funds for her daughter’s medical rehab treatments. Everyone faces a rocky road at some stage and from my experience, it appears that musicians who have limited
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The line up includes Andy Phillips and his special guests, Chain Music Award finalists, Keith Hall and Pat Dow, Diddy Reyes and the Blues Maniacs, Billy Kavanagh, Bluemuse (Maria Cassar) and friends, Tiana V, Jim Love, Sally Carter, Carol Jamieson, Freddo Wright, Danny Oakhill, Larry Dennis plus a few more to be announced.
Silent auctions throughout the night will be held, along with raffles and giveaways. It will be a fun night so please do come along. Tickets are $10.00 and all funds raised go straight back to the mum and daughter at the centre of this effort. Essentially, this is a group of normal people, helping normal people. Please visit the link below for more information and to purchase your tickets. https://www.facebook.com/ events/249019032108414/
The Wishing Well Tavern will be holding regular music jams and events after completion of refurbishment. To kick it off Maria Cassar of Bluemuse and Friends will be performing a cool night of blues/folk tunes on Saturday, 16th April from 8.00pm–11.00pm. Why not get yourself down and check out Maria’s cruisy style? I think you’ll like it. Have a great month, lovelies!
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