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 moc.liamg@32wenneelie 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 13 August with feature act Johnny Huckle
Johnny Huckle is a proud Wiradjuri man whose won awards, travelled the world, performed at the Opera House, had his music played on Qantas, and even had fan mail from the Prime Minister. He has also survived a tough life and shares his story honestly to inspire and heal. Most of all, Johnny is a joyful caring man with a passion for sharing his music with all Australians. Full of fun and famous for his much-loved children’s Wombat Wobble song and Johnny Huckle ‘The Songdance Kid Show’. Johnny is a natural performer and storyteller moving you from laughter to tears and back again with a powerful voice, a twinkle in his eye and music in his soul. One of the most incredible on-stage performances you will witness. Come along and be blown away, he is arguably Australia’s best contemporary Indigenous soloist and contemporary children’s entertainer.
Admission:
$3 for MFS Members, Concessions, and Blackboard performers $5 for Others. Under 16 y/o – FREE! Please note that the Irish Club has asked that regular attendees also join the Irish Club
Upcoming:
September Merry Muse, Sunday 10 September with feature act Banski Sisters
Cassidy Richens and Simone Dawson have blended their friendship and musical talents to create the Banksi Sisters. Both well known in the Canberra folk scene through their creative work with musical outfits: Cassidy’s Ceili and Paverty Bush Band/Turnip Sundae/Humbug, respectively; this newly formed duo play a range of contemporary folk and country, featuring strong vocals with great harmonies, bouzouki and flute. For their debut gig, the Banksi Sisters will perform interpretations of songs from adored singers like Mary Chapin Carpenter, Joni Mitchell and Nanci Griffith. Join them for their very first appearance, when they perform at the Merry Muse Folk Club on Sunday 10 September.
Admission:
$3 for MFS Members, Concessions, and Blackboard performers $5 for Others. Under 16 y/o – FREE! Please note that the Irish Club has asked that regular attendees also join the Irish Club
COVID Safe Arrangements:
We operate under Covid Safe Guidelines. We request that you bring the correct money for paying at the door to minimise contact with money. 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. 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.
Enquiries and Performer bookings:
Eileen Newmarch 0412 127 882 Email: ua.gro.kloforanom@esumyrrem
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 |