Canberra’s best live performance venue
The Canberra Irish Club, 6 Parkinson St, WESTON, ACT – Location map
The Merry Muse operates on the second Sunday of the month from 4.00pm to 7.00pm and presents a blackboard concert along with a feature act. This is a fun afternoon for those wanting to share their love of music and play, sing or recite in an inviting and friendly atmosphere. Put your name on the blackboard to perform, or just get along and listen to some great music.
The next Merry Muse is on Sunday 13 June 4pm-7pm Canberra Irish Club
Bob Dylan Tribute to celebrate Bob Dylan’s birthday
Featuring ‘The Bob Dylan 5’* as the main act.
BOOKED OUT :
The Blackboard begin at 4pm and the main act is at 6.15 pm. Note the blackboard is prebooked and for this one we are asking people to submit what Dylan songs they would do in 10-15 minutes and we will put a program together which best represents the range of Dylan’s contribution – at this stage there is very limited space. There will also be some invited cameo performances. Please email me on eileennew23@gmail.com if you are interested in playing with what you would play and how long it will take.
The Bob Dylan 5 is a band dedicated to performing a range of songs reflecting the diversity and depth of Dylan’s sixty-year career. They will perform some well-known favourites alongside some lesser-known, but equally powerful material. The songs have been arranged to acknowledge the originals but with a few twists and turns which honour Dylan’s 80th birthday.
The Bob Dylan 5 include (clockwise from left):
Craig Dawson – acoustic guitar, harmonica, lead vocals
Bill Pitt – electric guitar, percussion, background vocals
Rita Woolhouse – cello, background vocals
Simone Dawson – flute, percussion, background vocals
Fred Pilcher – bass, background vocals
Fresh off the “Silver City to Red Center” tour with Golden Guitar winners Graham Rodger and Matt Scullion, Frock n Troll are keen to keep the tunes flowing. Join them for an evening of original songs, tunes and stories with an alternative country/folk salute to the traditional music that inspires them. Their new CD “Streets of Life” now available and will be featured.
Sunday September 12 The Blues Cowgirls plus Blackboard
Here’s a blast from the past.
Juanita (vocal, guitar), Judi Pearce (vocal, guitar) and Dorothy-Jane (vocal, harmonicas). Three gorgeous, powerhouse voices blending in harmony, singing all the favs from silly to sublime. Check them out at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeL4lzdlHBg&list=PLgpxmH1MA0ALLCUCVWhDcWx59JW-8A6ov
COVID Safe Arrangements
We will have to be operating under Covid Safe Guidelines – It is a requirement to sign in to the Club using the CBR QR code – if you are unable to do this please speak to an Irish Club staff member.
- We request if you have your own microphone to bring it. Microphones will be sanitised between acts but safer to bring your own.
- The sound people will be responsible for adjusting equipment – we request that performers do not handle the sound equipment.
- The blackboard will be pre-booked – please contact me if you wish to play.
The room is limited to a total of 90 people so I don’t think we have to have everyone pre-book – we will see how we go.
We request that you bring the correct money for paying at the door to minimise contact with money. There will be hand sanitiser at the door to use on entry.
The Monaro Folk Society has posted our Covid 19 Safety plan at COVID Plan I ask that you look at this to see what you as an attendee are required to pay attention to. Importantly you should not come to the Merry Muse if you or any of your household are unwell or you you have been in contact with someone with Covid 19 or been to a hot spot area. The Merry Muse reserves the right to refuse entry as and when necessary to comply with this COVID-19 Safety Plan. You attend the venue at your own risk.
Looking forward to seeing regulars and new faces at the Merry Muse and here’s hoping that we have smooth sailing in 2021.
Please email me on eileennew23@gmail.com or ring me on 0412 127 882 if you have any questions.
Looking forward to seeing you at the Merry Muse.
Eileen Newmarch
Admission:
$3 for MFS Members, Concessions, and Blackboard performers $5 for Others.
May vary for non-blackboard events
Under 16 y/o – FREE!
Please note that the Irish Club has asked that regular attendees also join the Irish Club
Enquiries and Performer bookings:
Eileen Newmarch 0412 127 882 Email: merrymuse@monarofolk.org.au
Post CDs & Biographical Info
173 Duffy St Ainslie ACT 2602 (Attention: Merry Muse Coordinator)
Past performers:
 Alternate Route |
 Ami Williamson |
 Bluegrass Mountain Band |
 Bond Traps |
 Bronnie Ware |
 Canberra Union Voices Choir |
 Craig and Simone |
 Crooked Fiddle |
 David Griggs |
 Del Rey |
 Donal Baylor |
 Drummond and Lynne |
 Ecopella |
 Franklyn B Paverty |
 Frencham and Smith |
 Freyja Rain |
 Liz Frencham and Robbie Long |
 The Fuelers |
 Full Circle |
 Greg Carlin |
 Hazy Gates |
 Johnny Huckle |
 Humbug |
 Juke Baritone and the Swamp Dogs |
 Julia Johnson |
 Karen Lynne |
 The Lenders |
 The Little Stevies |
 Lotsi |
 Mackenzie Jones |
 Mal Webb |
 Maureen O’Brien |
 Mihirangi |
 Mike Compton |
 Mr Fibby |
 New York Public Library |
 P J Wolf |
 Queen Juanita |
 The Rooftop Revellers |
 Sam Burke |
 Sam Buckingham |
 Selalu |
 Sanji |
 The Shiny Bum Singers |
 Simone, Sophie and Chanel |
 Spicy Fruit Chutney |
 Dr Stovepipe |
 Triplika |
 Truckstop Honeymoon |
 Ukeleles Canberra |
 Women in Docs |