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21st August Mark Lindsay
Mark Lindsay returned to playing guitar at 50 years old after not playing at all for the best part of 25 years. He sang for the first time in public at the Burrinjah café open mic in Upwey in around 2007, nervous as hell. Since then it has been a slow but steady grind, building up a repertoire of over 300 songs. Dabbling in different genres Mark has settled into the popular genres of ballads, country, pop and rock and is a regular performer throughout Gippsland where he lives. You can follow Mark on his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/doowopentertainment.
Support Act Peter Szikla
Peter Szikla is an acoustic artist who plays regularly at Rose City Country Music Club, Cockatoo RSL and many other venues. He plays rock, pop, blues and country. He enjoys playing songs by singer-songwriters like Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and John Prine, among many others.
A great night of music again.
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17th July 2026 Jarrod Shaw
Oh no – Geoff Achison has double booked. He got late notification of a tour venue while in the UK. So we now have :-
Jarrod Shaw’s passion for blues music is unmistakable, from the moment the first note rings. With every performance, he delivers a soulful and authentic blues inspired show – played with heartfelt conviction.
Born and raised in the countryside of the Macedon Ranges, Jarrod taught himself to play guitar by soaking in the sounds of the renowned blues musicians from a time gone by, as well as the contemporary musicians from the Australian blues scene. Over the years, he has honed his craft through countless gigs and time spent on the road, developing a style that’s distinctly his own.
Blending the intricate rhythms of country-blues fingerstyle guitar with wailing harmonica, and a powerful voice often described as sounding far beyond his years, Jarrod is a one-man powerhouse sure to get your toes tappin’!
Support Act Geoff Edkins
Geoff has a long history of band performance as a guitarist, covering genres such as Rock and Blues. In recent years Geoff hung up the electric guitar and switched to acoustic performance having played in several duos since. Around this time, he discovered his voice, out of necessity as, with only two people on stage now, there was nowhere to hide. Solo opportunities began to appear in between duos and the challenge of being a lone singer/guitarist was a new and exciting experience for him.
Geoff is a prolific songwriter who enjoys the process of moulding music and lyrics together. His music is influenced by Australian artists such as Shane Nicholson, Rick Price and Jodi Martin as well as the bands and artists of his youth. His music reaches a wide audience as it tells tales of lost chances, opportunities, breaking free and in his songs ‘On a foreign field’ and ‘One last time’, he delves into the heartache and loss created by war.
In recent times, Geoff has supported Mike Brady, shared the stage with Ron Peers from Stylus and has collaborated with Jason Vorherr. He is currently rehearsing in a new duo with singer/guitarist Kate Hanssen and enjoying all musical opportunities as they arise. You can find Geoff playing at festivals, markets and various venues around the eastern and south-eastern suburbs.Geoff is well known among circles for his support to others and his fine guitar style.
This night was one out of the box. Best entertainment you will ever see.
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19th June 2026 Nick Charles
Recognised as Australia’s preeminent acoustic roots and blues guitarist, Nick Charles mesmerises audiences with his dynamic performances and an impressive catalogue of twenty albums. His extensive career boasts thirteen tours across the United States and a sweep of major folk and blues accolades, including Port Fairy Folk Festival Artist of the Year and two Australian Song Contest victories, cementing his status as a driving force in the genre.
In 2025, Nick gained global recognition, securing the “Best Solo Guitarist” award at The International Blues Challenge in Memphis and released his latest recording Further Down the Line.
Support Act Beyond the Sea
Beyond the Sea duo (Belinda Gibson and Michelle Lewis) are a delightful blend of folk and bluegrass, featuring soaring harmonies and sweet delicate melodies that will leave you humming their tunes long after the show has ended.
All round a fabulous night of world class entertainment
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15th May 2026 Tracey Roberts
Tracey Roberts is a talented, accomplished and versatile singer-songwriter-pianist with jazz-infused folk-pop style songs which are melodic and inspiring, sprinkled with hints of blues, cabaret and soulful grooves. She is gifted with dynamic vocals, passionately delivering performances with a refreshing honesty, energy and sense of humour that consistently mesmerises her audiences. 20 years of international musical experience includes touring, TV and radio, regular performances at concerts, functions and festivals.
Her 10th CD, LIVE at the LARK, has just been released with her Quartet a joyful and dynamic album of originals and carefully selected covers. Consummate professional musicianship – class act.
Support Act
Robert E Wilson:
Robert E Wilson is a singer songwriter from Melbourne Australia. His songs cover various genres and have strong folk and rock ballad influences. Robert’s lyrics are drawn from life’s experiences, observations and emotions and share stories in a relatable and down-to-earth way.
Robert performs at community events, songwriting events, and music festivals. His music is published on all major streaming platforms. Rob is a Regional Coordinator for the Australian Songwriters Association.
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17th April 2026 Pat Evans and Ewen Baker
Pat Evans and Ewen Baker are an outstanding, experienced pair of folk musicians with a history of making music together of over 30 years. Pat and Ewen will be performing a variety of original songs, timeless classics, and roaring fiddle tunes, all delivered with great humour and the musical dialogue that can only come from years of playing together. These two musicians are often found backing many great artists but rarely perform together in their own right so this will be a special treat, and one they are very much looking forward to.
As a duo Patand Ewen are exemplary with a mix of originals and cover songs.
Support Act was Anita Orr
Anita is a well versed singer with a great listening style.
Overall ther could not have been a better mix on the night. (But this is the case with most nights.
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20th March 2026 Dave Diprose and Darryl Thompson
Dave Diprose and Darryl Thompson have been performing together for an incredible fifty years, cultivating a deep musical chemistry and an innate understanding of each other’s playing. Dave is a gifted storyteller and multi-award-winning songwriter whose evocative songs paint vivid scenes of rural landscapes and transport listeners to the nostalgic world of a bygone era. Darryl, a superb multi-instrumentalist, enhances their performances with his harmony vocals, guitar, and Dobro, adding the perfect texture and colour to their material.
Their music seamlessly weaves together the rich traditions of Bluegrass, Folk, and Singer-Songwriter genres, with distinctive touches of Australiana. Fans often describe it as a captivating blend of Steve Earle meets Norman Blake, with touches of The Dingoes thrown in.
With decades of experience and a reputation for professionalism, Dave and Darryl have graced festivals and clubs across the nation, earning the admiration of audiences everywhere. Dave Diprose and Darryl Thompson bring great songs, great stories, and great musicianship.
Support Act Dave and Annie
Playing a range of songs with Guitar and Mandolin had everyone singing along.
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20th February 2026 Patsy and Dave
Patsy and Dave have emerged as trailblazing country music artists hailing from Melbourne, mesmerizing audiences with their compelling sound and heartfelt lyrics. Their latest album, “The Willow,” soared to the top of the ARIA country charts and the AIR National Indie Charts, garnering immense acclaim and recognition in the industry. This follows their previous success with “Midnight Choir,” released under the name “The Long and Short of It,” which also debuted at #1 on both charts.
In January 2026, at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, they clinched the prestigious CCMA “Group single of the year for their song “After the Storm” which was co-written and performed with James Blundell.
Critics rave about their unique vocal blend, with Vent Magazine highlighting the pivotal role of Patsy Toop and David Baird’s creative partnership in shaping their signature sound. Their harmonies create a captivating musical experience that resonates with audiences across the globe.
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14th February (Valentines Day) Music in the Park.
5pm to 9pm.
This is a free event sponsored by BadFolk.
Food available or bring a picnic.
Young Performers were: Ashlyn Bell and Gracie Merzel
Headliners Weathered Heads and Jam Tarts.
Badfolk Members Edward Nass, Dave and Annie, Jan Dandridge and Ray.
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18th January 2027 Members get together
Pioneer Park Berwick.
BYO drinks, chair, voices, instruments. It was an open stage event. We had Pizza and music.
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19th December Open Stage
A quiter night but lots of fun. The Cranbourne Recorder group were excellent.
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21st November Wattle Lane
Note: We are now in the Old chappel while renovations of the function room take place.
Cate Taylor is an indie-folk singer songwriter based in Naarm who performs delicately crafted material on guitar and mandolin. Amla is a captivating multi-instrumentalist (flautist, violinist & vocalist). Together they form Wattle Lane to bring you a collection of moving songs that reflect social, personal and environmental themes delivered through story-telling, ballads and upbeat songs.
Support Act – Ed Robins
An amateur singer-songwriter, performing mostly self-penned songs from a catalogue of around 250 and growing, drawn from a long and varied life.
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17th October Young and Old
Ageing Positively Festival
Feature act – The Weathered Heads
The Weathered Heads is a 4 piece Bluegrass band based in Gembrook. Formed in 2008, Trev, Dirk, Don, Kingsley and Ian, play any where they can.
Support acts –
the best young performers around managed by
Louise Berkelmans Vocal Performance School 0412 172 260
Emma Berkelmans, Ashlyn Bell and Ruby Cline.
Ashlyn Bell has been performing around Melbourne as a solo artist and with a band. She is currently studying a degree in music performance. Ashlyn writes her own music and would like to be a singer/songwriter.
Ruby Cline is 16 years of age. She loves all styles of music,
especially indie pop. She would love to write and record her
own music and one day headline her own show!
Emma Berkelmans has been performing on stage since the age of 10. She has performed at many local events. Christmas carols, Berwick Show, Doveton Show, Multicultural Festivals, Relay for Life, just to name a few. Earlier this year Emma won the Casey Youth “rising star” competition at Bunjil Place. She is currently writing her own music and would love to be a singer/songwriter. Emma will be accompanied on guitar by her dad Danny who recently performed together at the Cardinia Cultural Centre for the Thursday Lounge nights.
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