Muster Poster

Fado

Fado (translated as destiny or fate) is a music genre that can be traced from the 1820s in Portugal, but probably with much earlier origins. In popular belief, Fado is a form of music characterised by mournful tunes and lyrics, often about the sea or the life of the poor. However, in reality Fado is simply a form of song that can be about anything, but must follow a certain structure.
The fado is undoubtedly Portugal's most famous music. One theory states that Fado had its origin in Moorish songs, which were preserved in the quarter of Mouraria in Lisbon. The melancholy of those songs and the references in many fado lyrics to this part of Lisbon support that theory. Musicological research connects the first fado performances to modinhas, which were a kind of Brazilian hall music that was successful among middle-class social circles in the later 18th century in Lisbon and Porto

There are two main varieties of Fado, namely those of the cities of Lisbon and Coimbra. The Lisbon style is the most popular, while Coimbra's is the more refined style. Modern fado is popular in Portugal, and has produced many renowned musicians. Mariza (Marisa dos Reis Nunes) featured in the clip above is considered to be one of the best fado singers of the new generation.

Mainstream fado performances during the 20th century included only a singer, a Portuguese guitar player and a classical guitar player but more recent settings range from singer and string quartet to full orchestra.

Luke R Davies

Luke is a singer a guitar player and an excellent blues harmonica player and has been performing off and on for over 20 years.
Originally from Sydney West, Luke has been living and performing in Victoria's Northeast for several years, where he has gained the respect of fellow musicians and music lovers alike for his abilities as a singer/songwriter and harmonica player.

As a solo act Luke performs his own songs along with a blend of interesting covers, playing guitars, home made stomp box and harmonica in his special designed rack/stand. He also uses some interesting home made stringed instruments including his unique tea tin 3-string guitar with the aim of giving the listener something to think about, something to laugh about, and get their feet moving.

In recent years Luke has been in the popular duo Good Medicine playing acoustic blues/roots covers and originals. The duo has built a strong following in the North East of Victorian and one of their tunes was placed in the Australian Songwriters Association 25th song writing competition, blues section. Luke was included on the Murray Arts Music Club CD that featured original material selected from artists that have performed at the Music Club.

Luke has expressed an interest in running a workshop on blues harmonica and will also be preforming at the open mike sessions.
You can contact Luke by Email
lrdavies@yahoo.com.au

Thank you Leader

Rather than hand out tickets for the muster this year we have decided that an ear tagging system would be better suited to the country feel of the program. To this end we have obtained a supply of tags especially made for the Girgarre Moosic Muster from Leader Products, Australian
As these tags will be applied with a tagging gun we will require that all patrons bring their own sticking plaster and pain killers. For those that already have pierced ears the procedure will only require a simple enlarging process (not painful at all).
Under no circumstance will we be doing nipple or bellybutton piercing.
The tags allow entry to all of the venues, the dinner on the Saturday night and the breakfast and fruit juice on the Sunday. So please make sure that they are securely attached and don’t get caught in fences or removed by cattle or sheep rustlers.


Leader Australian a solely Australian owned and operated company is a specialist manufacturer and distributor of livestock identification systems and wholesale distributor of an extensive range of veterinary and animal husbandry products. In 1950 Leader entered the livestock identification business in Australia by introducing the first plastic ear tags for sheep. By 1956, they had established themselves as the predominant supplier of tags to the Australian and New Zealand sheep industries. In the 1960s, they ventured into the production of cattle tags, culminating in the patenting of their own two-piece ear tag in the 1980s. Since then, they have been instrumental in incorporating technology into all types of livestock identification tags, making them a recognised world leader in this arena.

Fender Australia gets behind Girgarre Moosic Muster

Fender Australia the Fender Musical Instrument representatives in Australia have for several years now donated a guitar for presentation to a child who attends our "Introduction to music" classes.
We are greatly appreciative of this and will be making a concerted effort this year to further promote locally the fact that all of these workshops are free. We not only encourage children to attend, but anybody, of any age to come along and share our love of music.

As a result of sending some photographs to Graeme Walshe of Fender Australia they have now decided to include the Girgarre Moosic Muster on their Australian Home page. Fender Australia is a company that works hard to promote and enhance the musical experiences of all and it’s great to have the support of such a great outfit.

Fender leads the world in creating innovative and exciting musical products. So if you are a music enthusiast looking for a great instrument check out their web site.

Fender Australia

Program Update

Click on the link below for a printable program for the 2009 muster

Girgarre Moosic Muster

Attending This Year

Jimmy Fong, Bluegrassouls and Won't Go Quietly will all be attending the 2009 Muster

Unwanted Men in Black and a Lady

Unwanted Men in Black and a Lady

Mick Coates of Unwanted Men In Black and a lady when asked if they could come back for the 2009 Girgarre Moosic Muster said “try to keep us away”!!!!!!!!

“We had a ball last year and definitely want to come back for 2009”

Not only did they play on both stages in 2008 when we had a small gap at the end of the Outside Stage at about 11..30 pm we put them back on to finish off.

At 1.00 am we had to drag them off the stage with the audience threatening to lynch us if we didn’t let them keep playing.

Welcome back Boys (and a lady)

Appalachian Heaven

Appalachian Heaven Confirm they will be appearing at the 2009 Concerts

Workshop Details

Many people have aspired to play a musical instrument but have never been given the opportunity to try. This is your opportunity. The beginners’ workshops cater for people who have never played before or have a little knowledge of the basics.

The advanced workshops are an opportunity for those who can already play and want to improve their skills.

There will be a group of talented teachers to run the workshops. If you are able to assist in the running of the workshops, your help would be greatly appreciated.

Basic Guitar: For those who have never played or those who know the three cord basics and want to improve their skills. We hope to have some loan instruments available.

Advanced Guitar: For those who are down the track, but want to get further down the track.

Basic Mandolin: For those who have never played or those who know the three cord basics and want to improve their skills. We hope to have some loan instruments available.

Advanced Mandolin: If You can already play but want to improve your skills, this is the workshop for you.

Banjo: Despite all the jokes that go around about banjos they are a hard instrument to master but very rewarding, so come and give it a go.

Beginners Violin: Never played one? Come along to the starters’ workshop. We hope to have some loan instruments available.

Advanced Violin: Come and learn some new tunes. Old timey/Bluegrass.

Ukulele: Last year this was one of the most popular workshops. The leader had people playing tunes within the hour.

Double Bass: We hope this year to include this workshop.

Flute/Tin Whistle: A new workshop to be run an enthusiastic Melbourne musician.

Clogging Workshops: This was very popular last year.

Suzette Herft Will be performing at the 2009 Muster

Welcome to the Girgarre Moosic Muster

After the success of the 2008 Muster, we have decided to keep the format the same and expand the workshops. Thanks to the local community, there are additional venues available for workshops and jamming .There are also additional facilities available in the community reserve.

Important information:

Camping:

The reserve is available for camping. This is only 50 meters from the Town Hall, and has ample room for tents and caravans. Toilets will be on the reserve and the town hall shower and toilet block is available at no additional cost. It is all included in your Registration fee.

Catering:

Food will be available on the weekend.

Included in your Registration fee is Dinner on Saturday night and breakfast on the Sunday morning provided by the local groups.

Muster office:

Registration is available at the town hall from Midday on Friday. CD’s of the bands performing over the weekend will be on sale. Girgarre Moosic Muster Tee Shirts will be available for purchase from Tex and Fi from Big Tree Tee Shirts.

Fires:

No fires allowed.

Workshops:

See the attached programme for times. Anyone- any age, any ability welcome. We hope to have some spare instruments available if you want to give it a go.

Local schools will be contacted as usual and we hope to get lots of children to attend the beginners’ workshops and develop a passion for music.

The cost of the workshops is included in the registration fee.

Workshops for locals and children are free of charge.

Accommodation:

See the list and support the local businesses, or see “camping” above.

Friday Night Open Mike Concerts:

Open to everyone - put your name down when you register.

Saturday Night Concerts:

Well known bands playing on inside and outside stages along with selection of performers from the Friday night open mike concerts.

BYO blanket and chair to sit on for the outside concert (and some nibbles).

Sunday Market:

On the Sunday you will see one of the biggest Farmers Markets in Victoria in the Reserve.

A hundred stalls with local produce and crafts, historically attended by up to 3000 people

from all over Victoria the surrounding areas.

In Conclusion:

Those who have attended previous years know what a refreshing weekend it is. Lots of music, lots of workshops, and a great sense of community. With the total weekend registration fee of only $40 the organizers hope to break even. If we don’t we will run a chook raffle on the Sunday.