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Musical Morning

Posted in Children's stories, Illustrators, Music, nature, Other blogs, tagged 12 x 12 Challenge, BLOGS, FordeDOTPaddy, Frances Macaulay Forde, VIDEO:MorningMist on July 7, 2014| Leave a Comment »

It seems to have been a very musical morning for me so far, the first email I opened today was from my very talented brother: FordeDotPaddy

“Morning Mist” is his latest…

Then someone in my 12 x 12 Challenge put me onto this blog : “Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast“

It is an amazing find for picture book writers and illustrators, so if you are one, I recommend you take a look.

But I absolutely loved the music tagged onto the end of the post, about my all-time favorite band…

#FrancesMacaulayForde #FordeDOTPaddy #12x12Challenge #YouTube:MorningMist

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Being Vocal.

Posted in Music, Sound, Writing, tagged Alcatraz Jazz Band, Frances Macaulay Forde, LockOut Barbershop Quartet, TLA Barbershop Quartet, Vocal Evolution on June 8, 2014| Leave a Comment »

A day off – yayyyyy!

Yesterday was a working day up in the hills of Perth and it was cold! (Well cold for us – about 10 degrees C when we got there but the wind was freezing!) I had four layers on and wished I’d added my leg-warmers too. The sun never really got through the clouds so although the temperature rose to 20 C it felt a lot colder until the wind died down.

I’m moaning because the day before was beautiful, sunny and warm after many days of rain; a glorious Summer day in the middle of our winter – at least 25 degrees.

Anyhow, we rushed home to get ready after work because last night we were due to see my brother-in-law perform with Vocal Evolution, 2013 Australian Mens Harmony Chorus Champions – Woo Hoo!

Vocal Evolution – Australian Champions Photo: from VE Facebook page.

What a great show! Certainly brightened up our day and naturally, we’re very proud.

If you’ve never been to a show, get down to their next one – these guys have amazing voices and do a fantastic job of entertaining with gusto.

Last night Vocal Evolution mixed it up with ‘TLA’ and ‘Lock Out’ Barbershop Quartets and the band ‘Alcatraz’ .

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Jazz band ‘Alcatraz’ Photo: Ellington Jazz Club

Amongst others, their amazing singer Bindhu sang this song then belted out an Adelle song as if it was soooooooooo easy!

A great night of fabulous voices – thanks Vocal Evolution!

#FrancesMacaulayForde #VocalEvolution #TLABarbershop #LockOutBarbershop #AlcatrazJazz

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Some Folks Folk

Posted in Africa, Music, Sound, WA Writers, Writing, tagged Dome Cafe, Frances Macaulay Forde, Glen Phillips, HillsFolk Club, John Ryan, Ken Nicol, Maylands, Monday Supper Club, Some Folks Folk, Steeleye Span, Wanneroo Folk Club on May 13, 2014| 3 Comments »

When I was a teenager in Africa (mid-sixties) I don’t know why but our house – more specifically, our front lawn was the meeting place…

Our crowd used to sit in a circle, singing songs until Mum came out and reminded us we had neighbors.

We sang songs by James Taylor; Bread; Simon & Garfunkle; Joan Baez; Mamas & the Papas; Joni Mitchell; Peter, Paul & Mary…

Everywhere I lived I could always find a folk club except when I moved up to the Northern Suburbs in 1985.

So, ever resourceful, I put an ad in the local community paper and the Wanneroo Folk Club was born.

Wanneroo Folk Club members 1985

Years later, it’s still going strong although, I must admit I haven’t been for years – next one’s in June (Friday 13th). Maybe we’ll see you there!

However in 1984, I did make my first 16 mm film about the Hills Folk Club in Kalamunda. If you have 6 minutes to spare and want an 80’s hair reminder, watch my doco ‘Some Folks Folk’.

Still: ‘Some Folks Folk’ – 1984

Last night hubby and I went to a Monday Supper Club at the Dome Cafe in Maylands, to hear my friend Glen Phillips & John Ryan read their poetry.

Glen Phillips & John Ryan reading at the Monday Supper Club – 12/5/14

The food was good and music provided firstly by (organiser) Jane Cornes’ Trio then by the outstanding Ken Nicols formally of Steeleye Span.

Ken Nicol – Monday Supper Club 12/5/14

Must admit the night brought out the inner Folk-ie in me once again…

#SomeFolksFolk #MyFirst16mmFilm #16mmDoco #KalamundaFolkClub #WannerooFolkClub #FolkMusic #EcousticMusic #MusicMemories #1986MusicDoco #1986FolkMusic #FolkMusicWA #WAFolkFederation

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Boxing Kangaroos

Posted in Animals, Music, nature, WA Writers, tagged Boxing Kangaroos, Fauna, FordeDOTPaddy, Frances Macaulay Forde, G.Forde, Joondalup, kangaroos, nature, Perth Daily Photo, Yellagonga, Yellagonga Regional Park on March 31, 2014| 3 Comments »

My very clever brother has written some more music to his videos of Kangaroos Boxing in the early morning, taken at a nearby park and blogged on Perth Daily Photo.

Western Australia has preserved ‘green belts’ so kangaroos (and other fauna) can roam from one feeding ground to another.

Those areas usually include a lake, providing natural habitats for our native flora and fauna – particularly in my region near Yellagonga Regional Park. (Also the subject of a Picture Book I’m working on.)

We’re used to seeing kangaroos around but know not to go near as they are deceptively cute and can be very dangerous.

Those strong back legs are used to rip open the stomach of their opponent while they rest on that ‘third leg’ – their extremely strong tail!

Driving from the city, just before turning off the freeway for home at sunset, we often see a ‘mob’ feeding near the access tracks on the left.

While studying at University I sometimes attended lectures at our local ECU campus here in Joondalup which also was regularly visited by a local ‘mob’.

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Jesamine, Equals and Rolling Stones.

Posted in Africa, Love, Music, Sounds, tagged 1971, Charlie Watts, Ellington Jazz Club, Frances Macaulay Forde, L'Wren Scott, Mick Jagger, Perth, Rolling Stones, The Casuals, The Equals, Zambia on March 20, 2014| 3 Comments »

‘Sleepy’ Perth has been awoken by the presence of the mighty Rolling Stones although sadly their first Australian concert for many years has to be postponed.

My heart goes out to Mick and all who loved and knew his best friend, L’Wren Scott.

While the band members deal with the change in plans, they’ve been forced to keep their tongue logo parked on the tarmac at Perth Airport.

Last night, drummer Charlie Watts found an outlet for his musical talents at one of our best known secrets; the Ellington Jazz Club.

I’ve very sure the capacity crowd of 135 will dine out on their impromptu concert for many years to come.

My niece Aimee has long been a fan of the club and although many of the family have enjoyed the Jazz, we’ve not got there yet.

Muther’s Convention playing in Zambia, 1971 – Hubby on the left.

So ex-musician hubby and I were discussing our misfortune in not choosing to go, when he told me about his two claims to fame; acting as local tour guides and helping ferry instruments etc when ‘The Casuals’ visited Zambia in about 1971 and his band ‘Muther’s Convention’ playing as support for ‘The Equals’ on their Zambian tour a year later.

I didn’t recognize the names immediately so good old Google came to the rescue and ‘Voila!’ I’m instantly transported with the sound of one of my all-time favorite songs “Jesamine” by the Casuals.