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. Note the blackboard is prebooked – please email me on eileennew23@gmail.com if you are interested in performing. Otherwise just get along and listen to some great music. The Blackboard begins at 4pm and the main act is at 6.15 pm.
The next Merry Muse is on Sunday September 11, with feature act CJ Shaw
Armed with a guitar and a swag full of harmonicas, singer-songwriter CJ Shaw’s intricate finger-picking, word play and storytelling never fails to captivate his audiences.
In 2020, CJ Shaw was nominated for an ARIA Award for ‘Music Teacher of the Year’ with Jimmy Barnes as his official ambassador presenting him with the nomination.
This prestigious music industry acknowledgement recognised his dynamic and poignant songwriting for primary-aged children. In 2020 CJ Shaw’s song ‘ANZAC Biscuits’ was released, receiving support from both the ABC and the Australian War Memorial, eventuating in over 23 000 views online in its first week.
In 2021 CJ Shaw released his album ‘All Sorts’. Combining the best of his children’s songs with his unique brand of contemporary Australiana, Shaw has dubbed ‘All Sorts’ “the ultimate Family Album” and it received 4 1/2 stars from BMA Magazine.
CJ’s recent video clip for his single ‘Adelaide’ was a finalist at the Canberra Short Film Festival 2021.
In early 2022 CJ Shaw’s single ‘Ain’t Many Like Lennie’ was picked up by SBS and broadcast on their Main channel as well as being featured on their streaming services.
CJ Shaw is an exciting musician at the top of his game.
COMING UP
October 9 – John Warner
November 13 – TBC
December 11 – Humbug
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 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 with a link on its main page monarofolk.org.au. 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 are not double vaccinated (unless you have proof of a medical exemption) or any of your household are unwell or you you have been in contact with someone with Covid 19. 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 |