Bob Fox, UK's greatest folk singer. Quintessential Songman in the production of War Horse.

BOB has long been a favourite on the live circuit both as a solo artist and in his many highly successful collaborations which include a duo with Billy Mitchell (Lindisfarne), the BBC New Radio Ballads series, The Pitmen Poets (with Jez Lowe) and most recently BOB was invited by John Tams to play the role of the folksinger/storyteller SONGMAN in The English National Theatre’s multi-award winning production of WARHORSE both in London’s West End 2011-2013, in the highly acclaimed and record breaking UK, Ireland and South Africa touring version 2013-2015 and the 10th Anniversary UK tour 2017-2019.

Don’t miss a chance to experience his warm, rich voice, virtuoso guitar style and newly acquired melodeon playing skill. Expect to hear songs of love, joy, work and humour as he performs material from WarHorse, newly written songs from the New Radio Ballad series and old favourites from his many recordings.

International touring award winning Canadian (Yukon) artist has arrived. This authentic road poet travels North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, UK/Ireland and Scandinavia with 8 records behind him either solo or with legendary sideman Jaxon Haldane (famed Winnipeg band-D-Rangers) never repeating himself on stage. From Celtic Connections (Glasgow, Scotland) to the National Folk Festival (Canberra, AU) his ability to hold an audience, weave melody, while juggling the dark with the light is infectious

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Handsome Molly will take you on an acoustic journey through folk, country and blues originals and covers. This trio draws from a well of personal and third person experience. They present a combination of thoughtful, atmospheric songs and toe tapping tunes, through warm vocal harmonies and a sense of fun. The combination of cello, guitar and banjo drives an original and rich sound.
 
The band, based in the foothills of kunyani, nipaluna (Mt Wellington, Hobart, Tasmania) have performed at festivals such as The Cygnet Folk Festival and the Evandale Veranda Festival.  You may have caught them at various venues around greater Hobart, including Willie Smiths, The Longley International and Mona.
 
Tony Waller is a singer songwriter, guitar, banjo and harp player, storyteller extraordinaire, and a man of many talents. Tony has been playing in bands since the dawn of time. He brings his love of the open road and wide-open spaces to his song writing with earthy vocals and a sense of mischief.

Singer songwriter and guitarist, Natalie Frohmader’s smouldering but powerful vocals and complex harmonies are steeped in the traditions of North American country, gospel and folk. Her voice will take you to heaven and back and her clean and crisp guitar playing lays down a strong foundation for the band.

Originally classically trained, Rachel Page loves to explore a variety of non-traditional styles on the cello. Her vocal harmonies weave seamlessly with Natalie’s as she adds her technical expertise plus expressive and sonorous cello sound to the band’s originals and covers.
 
Handsome Molly is available for festivals, venues, conferences and private functions.
 
Handsome Molly proudly support Inscape and choose to donate a percentage of their performance fee to ensure the continuation of Inscape’s work providing music and art experiences for patients in health care settings around Hobart.

CELEBRATING THE SEEKERS

Keith Potger’s solo tribute to the group he helped to form back in 1962 covers the songs, the stories and the influences that shaped The Seekers in their rise to international fame.

CELEBRATING THE SEEKERS is an audio-visual treat, with rare footage and still photos of the group.

His 12 string guitar was an integral part of their sound and being the arranger of the vocal harmonies he had a unique place in the group.

During his performance Keith pays a special tribute to his colleague and dear friend of 60 years, the late and great JUDITH DURHAM.

Keith is known to countless fans and this is obvious in the welcome given to him by audiences all over the world.

This special program contains some timeless favourites from The Seekers, some beautiful original ballads from his three solo CDs and a few hits from the ‘60s to the ‘80s that influenced the group and appeal to the generation who grew up playing SEEKERS albums at home or in the car. Throughout his show, Keith shares stories and amusing anecdotes from almost 60 years on the international music scene.

Keith unfailingly delivers up-beat, heart-warming events that leave audiences reliving their fondest memories while sharing the joy that is a hallmark of Keith Potger’s solo concerts.

SPECIAL SHOWS: SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER

Studio Theatre, Theatre Royal

2.30pm and 7.30pm

This explosive Quebec City four piece band reshape little-known musical treasures in an energetic yet subtle way, blending fervour and a sense of humour only equalled by their talent as multi-instrumentalists with a knack for musical arrangements.
Les Chauffeurs a pieds draw in the audience with their infectious passion, rhythm, well crafted arrangements and sense of humour. They feature French Canadian "swing" on the fiddle, tongue tricks on the recorder, four part vocal harmonies and traditional foot percussion.
Also perfect for energetic ceilidh - quebecois jigs or reels, often crooked;

Peter Hicks is a well known performer in the Australian folk circuit whose music borrows from roots, blues, celtic and protest traditions from the likes of Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie.

Peter will perform songs from his extensive and very eclectic repertoire on acoustic and slide guitar and even incorporate some bluegrass style banjo in the set.

Peter's 2002 album, Our World is Not for Sale, has stood the test of time. Maybe it is sad that Our World is Not for Sale is still relevant as an action song but the chorus is well worth joining in.
From the library of Peter's albums one can only guess what you will hear - of one thing you can be certain, it will be entertaining and educational.

When Woody Guthrie met Pete Seeger

When Woody Met Pete

Former NSW Teachers Federation President Maurie Mulheron goes back to his folk roots for a show about the birth of the Folk Movement featuring the songs of Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie.

Joined by local folk singer-songwriter Peter Hicks, Maurie's set will tell the story about how he personally met and sang with Pete Seeger and it will lead us through the songs that inspired a generation to write and sing folk songs.

Maurie hosted a series of concerts about Pete Seeger for over a decade at the Woodford Folk Festival. Expect a rootin tootin, singalong hootinnany as you belt out the choruses of these much loved folk songs.

The progam will also feature local folk trio, The Trouvers, and the Tasmanian Grassroots Union Choir

3:30 – 6:00 Ferntree Tavern Sun 18^th February

Suzette Herft is a captivating songstress and songwriter with a bunch of heartfelt and award winning, contemporary folk /Americana songs in the style of Joan Baez and Emmylou Harris.
Suzette has received many accolades for her moving and brilliant solo tribute to Joan Baez, and is a well-known facilitator of wonderful singing and songwriting sessions in Melbourne. She has been described as having a ‘golden, velvet voice’ and a’charismatic’ stage presence.

Hailing from southern Tasmania, The Clementines are a vibrant trio of singer-songwriters. From intricate acapella arrangements of folk classics, to original songs about womanhood, place and belonging, The Clementines are all about harmonies. 

The Clementines have performed at numerous venues and festivals around Tasmania, including the Festival of Voices, Cygnet Folk Festival, Mount Roland Folk Festival and the Tamar Valley Festival. You might also hear them on TV as part of the women’s choir featured in the award-winning TV show Deadloch. 

The Stage transforms into a live music venue four times in 2025.

When artists are booked to perform, their details will appear in this listing.

You can book in advance knowing the quality of performers will be the best Tasmania has to offer.

Season ticket available: $80 for all four concerts.

ArelmediaMontz Matsumoto was born in Japan and started to learn bluegrass banjo at the age of 15. He is greatly inspired by North American music traditions and passionate about creating his own music on banjo which reflects his Asian background. Montz has explored the world, touring with music legends and learning traditional musical styles from everywhere he visits.
Since moving to Australia in 2002, Montz has performed at many festivals including Woodford Folk Festival, the National Folk Festival, Port Fairly Folk Festival and Cygnet Folk Festival. Montz has won multiple Bluegrass and banjo prizes at Tamworth and other festivals.

Ross Sermons – guitar

Ross grew up in Hickory, North Carolina, and his music can liven any remote corner or festival stage with a lifetime's experience in the tradition of folk, authentic blues and Americana. His vast, multi-genre repertoire is played with accomplished bottleneck slide and finger picking built on blues and roots, and delivered with generosity, enthusiasm and charm.

Ross has spent the last 30 years performing around the world.

Biography: Vincent Cross is an Irish-Australian song poet whose critically acclaimed albums draw from various traditional folk idioms and ancient myths. Born in Ireland, raised in Australia, and now residing in New York City, he has performed with renowned artists such as Glen Hansard, Odetta, Damien Rice, and The Pogues’ Ron Kavana.

Albums:
Old Songs for Modern Folk
A Town Called Normal
The Life & Times of James "The Rooster" Corcoran

Bandcamp: https://vincentcross.bandcamp.com/
YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCGbRu4edtBvltIMBOFCbKNA
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/vincent-cross
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/au/artist/vincent-cross/185196332

Ode to an Old Guitar" Live at NERFA 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqwnGtYbaVU

 Supported on 12 July by Fraoch, Annie Woolley and John Bushby

WolfeFolk, a captivating trio guided by the enchanting violinist Emily Wolfe, weaves a tapestry of sound. This ensemble unites the ?nest talents from Hobart/nipaluna, featuring the gifted guitarist and vocalist Mark Bandick, once of 'The Cherry Pickers,' alongside the multifaceted Issac Gee, who has graced the stage with Emily on countless occasions. The trio will showcase a mix of traditional Tasmanian tunes, bluegrass music, and original compositions.