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Coast & Vines

Music Club

Welcome to 2009 everyone

1st rehearsal is at Woodend on Fri 16th; 7pm set up


		Congrats to all players for the farewell to Danny & irene’s display; and the Music in the Park near Kacey’s was lovely

	NOTE: Mon 8th Dec is an important gig for us at our host site: Woodend Primary School. Let’s have as many of us as possible to say “Thanks” to them. Arrive 6:20 for a 6:50 play. (BYO chair)


	Fri 28th: Gig at Sandpiper Tce Hallett Cove House lights launch: 6:30pm drinks and nibbles,7:15pm BBQ provided by Danny & Irene. . FANTASTIC PLAYING everyone !!!


	Sorry there is some news missing here

Well done at the PINES hotel; for Kylie’s grandma & Jack Elson, the 92 year old piano player has said how he loved us being his audience

New music, effective rehearsals, a great series of concerts and improved skills is what the Coast & Vines is all about in 2008

Our breakup & last gig was such a fun time for both the players & the audience; some locals brought their chairs & families for the whole evening & when Santa appeared on the roof, children & adults freaked out with joy & amazement... a wonderful night

“Welcome home” to Bronny & Brendan

Big thanks to all who came to the special demo/interview session with Dr Brydie Bartleet from Griffith Uni (Gold Coast Qld) Coast & Vines Music Club, along with Tatachilla Lutheran College have been chosen to represent S.A. in the national research into Community Music & relationships with schools. Brilliant Community Carols recently, involving many students and community musicians/singers from across the region

2 big baskets of non perishable food items have been donated for the SALVOS

Well done everyone; this year’s launch of Danny & Irene’s spectacular lights and character display was brilliant. Huge thanks to them for providing our C & V players and families with a scrumptious BBQ meal. Look out for our next performances on Sat 15th & Fri 21st Dec

Yet another lovely time at Colton Court Village in McLaren Vale last Sunday afternoon; along with strong singing of Rudolf the red nosed reindeer & other Christmas favourites, the residents really belted out “Get me to the church on time”, “Life is a cabaret”


		Welcome to our new young musicians

	We had a very enjoyable a gig at Flagstaff Hill Primary School’s 30th Birthday FETE. Congrats to our 3 new players who have only been coming for 3 weeks


	What a fantastic way to spend a sunday morning- playing to a passing audience of 23,000 participants in this legendary community event; Life be in it, that’s for sure; Congratulations to everyone involved


	GIG at Village Life Hackham was a hoot; we cheered up many people; great playing and welcome Andy & young Harry


		We had a fabulous time at the Fiesta at Pt Noarlunga’s Slippery Fish







	“Tasting Australia” has been happening recently & theCheese Fest at McLaren Vale was a brilliant event;

C&V played for Anne Marie’s 21st party the other week & what a fantastic time everyone had; the meal supplied to guests and the band was very delicious.... I can recommend Balyana Catering. We had 3 flutes, 3 clarinets, 2 altos, 1 tenor, 4 trumpets, 2 tenor horns, 1 eupho, 1 trom, 1 tuba, keyboard & drums so it was a perfect balance for a party


	Great work at practices everyone.. few more tricky pieces tackled, good ensemble playing and a bass clarinet player... congtrats all :-)


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	Hi there.... “Rasdus” that’s me and me mate “Skiddles” are having some little adventures. He’s an awesome piano player with a broken leg; see if you can find him on the website... I see he is back on the piano each day now. Gee we had a ball at the 21st... I sat on the drums most of the night and most of the “critters” came along.... we now have a cute bat called “Cricket”... but she is very shy


	We didn’t play at the Carriage Cafe/ Almond Train due to the weather... but we can recommend the food and service which Sharon & Trent provide with their all day menu


	April Archive


	Our “Birthday weekend” was really great:- Fri night at Woodend with celebrations, a great Gig at the Willunga Farmers’ Market; Alma Hotel. then a delicious lunch.. well done everyone...


	Anzac Day is supported by hundreds of SA musicians who are grateful for the sacrifices made for our freedom


	We’ve had a great 12 months on the Fleurieu... and there’s more enjoyment for players and audiences to come




		Very nice cake... I licked the box out after... and they didn’t know I was missing... for 2 weeks... hee hee

St Patrick’s Day for the Coast & Vines was really special as it launched a “Celtic” ensemble at the Village Life gig; young Kacey performed 2 of his own stunning compositions with such finesse backed by some of the “Wanna bees” of local folk fame

Plus some tears and goose bumps were experienced as Bronny played a beautiful rendition of Danny Boy and the residents broke into instant song... this is so precious for players as well as audiences we share our music making with. Heather’s mum loved the band and wants us to come back later in the year...t’will be a pleasure Gwen

Feb/March Archive 2007

We had a fabulous time at the Aussie Inn for Jean + Lilly’s 80th Birthdays. Everyone was really pleased to play as Jean has been a keen encourager of the Club since it started a year ago- and she is so proud of her Grandson Kacey (who just this week, won a scholarship to Aberfoyle Park High next year) Kacey’s brother Dusty (from “Granny Flat”) played a cool guitar version of “Blue Moon” and Rachel sang “Somewhere over the rainbow” for Jean. The whole afternoon was so precious with family coming from all over Australia for the occasion and we had a relaxed time; we welcome Brendan on Tenor Horn and Jack on Trumpet

“Welcome” to our 3 newest players who increase our Flute section to 3 & our sax section to 4.. Word of mouth is bringing players who have skills yet are looking for a relaxed, enjoyable environment to rehearse, socialize and perform in the community

February has seen a very strong start to the year; great attendance and learning many more popular tunes... We are getting ready for performances on Sat 17th March & Sat 24th March.. Suppers have been extra delicious lately....mmm...mm. Thanks to Heather & Ron


	January 2007 events

	“It’s been a fabulous start to the year for the Coast & Vines Music Club with new aspects being tried out with success. Big “Congratulations” to all the players and families for making the Club so much fun in the 1st year. Teamwork and team spirit have been very much foundational in the Coast & Vines and it’s been a real joy for me to come along each week and to all our gigs last year”... Sonia






			Comet McNought.... wow ,this was unbelievably beautiful & breathtaking


	Happy 100th Birthday to Life Saving in Australia






	Check out www.lookupandsmile.com.au to see what’s happening in Sydney, Kirra Beach(Qld) and in WA on Fri morning; photos of human paintings and special Aboriginal Art taken from 100 km up. After 30th January, photos will be on that website.






		Hello to our overseas friends.... it was Australia Day the other Friday... wish you were here... Hey, no Club that night... we were out celebrating... thought you might like the Aussie fauna & icons, so it’s for you to enjoy.


	What a lovely New Years Party we had at Reynella Lodge on Tue afternoon: about 25 residents, carers & staff joined in singing “Side by side”, “Roll out the barrel”, “Darktown Strutters Ball”, “Bye bye Blackbird”, “Do re mi”, “Do wah diddy”, “Get me to the church”, “Cabaret” and we even had a Millitary two step.


	The other Friday night at Woodend we launched our new Swing Band with a selection of tunes including James Bond theme, Lil’ Darlin, We built this City, I will follow Him, Rockin’ Robin. A great sound and a good start to this new venture in the Coast & Vines


	December 2006 Archives


	*Coast* & *Vines* playing at Irene & Danny’s Sandpiper Tce Lights display

Sorry if you missed us the other week as we played festive and popular music for Danny + Irene’s fascinating house lights display...

The hampers for the Salvos were huge and have been delivered. Thanks to all who gave generously for a worthy cause.

If you wish to donate a food item or 2, or a cash donation, may we encourage you to drop into either the Salvos near you, or Anglicare or any charitable organization which supports people in need... that’s what Christmas is really all about... be a good Samaritan this Christmas :-)


	How lovely was that at Colton Court on Sunday morning? Cheryl arranged a beaut Christmas concert opportunity for several of the residents and we all had such a friendly time... Ron was the life of the party again with his jiving to the Limbo Rock, I wanna hold your hand and he encouraged the folk to sing up for the carols


	Congratulations to the McLaren Flat Primary School Concert Band who played very well at the end of year picnic on Wed night.... plus very well done combining with a low in numbers Coast & Vines Band..... playing “We will Rock you”, “La Bamba” and “Jingle Bell Rock”... look out for these kids :-) ... watch this space


	What a hoot we had at Village Life Hackham on Fri night; about 60 retirees put on their decorations and sang along to favorite carols and Christmas songs plus other well known songs... food galore and such fun for all of the players as well as the audience...

The other Friday night was a wonderful night with the Coast & Vines Music Club having a BBQ then having the privilege of playing for the switching on of Danny & Irenes House Christmas Lights at Sandpiper Tce Hallett Cove; off Marine Ave)

Irene & Danny won the Channel 7 ETSA award a couple of years ago, so their home-crafted special features are remarkable.... a sleeping Santa being rocked in his hammock by 2 elves, a merry go round, plus a life size Santa checking out the reindeers & sleigh on the roof top.

The whole street came along to enjoy the selection of festive music including, Jingle Bell Rock, Frosty the Snowman, Let it snow... (and with the weather patterns lately... it could snow!!!)

Traditional carols including Hark the Herald Angels, O Come all ye faithful, and a beautiful rendition of Silent Night were part of the casual program.... people really were encompassed by a lovely atmosphere of goodwill.

We are gathering a large hamper of nonperishable food goodies to donate to the Salvation Army to distribute to needy families at Christmas time. Anyone wanting to contribute can contact us via our e-mail address on the CONTACT US page or phone Sonia on 0424 505 374

A few Saturdays ago, Coast & Vines assisted with “Carols on the Hillside” along with Southern Vales Christian College junior classes at the STABLES Church: It was a family event raising funds for the Calvary Children’s Home on Andaman Island off the Burman Coast.

The setting was a newly constructed amphitheatre on the hillside, carpet everywhere, a well lit stage and band area and a huge real Christmas tree.

A very big effort by many people had gone into lots of things for this beautiful evening; congrats to the Stables Church team in particular.

The Blackwood Pageant was a huge event with over 70 floats/items. Well done to Mitcham Brass Band, Strathalbyn Concert Band, Unley Concert Band and the various school bands who helped bring in a traditional parade to a very large district crowd


	*Early December 2006*




	A cool December evening for Carols on the Hillside


		N O V E M B E R

	The other Sunday we played at the Lions Old Reynella Village Fair and it was a great success... the atmosphere was very positive, lots of people prepared themselves for the big street parade and there were delicious food stalls as well as the athletics races in the afternoon. The outgoing Mayor; Ray Gilbert and his wife Edith enjoyed the various events as well as the C & V Music Club Band; they have been incredible with their support for the community the last 30 years or so and we certainly wish them all the best in their retirement


		*October events*

	The gig for SDWM Hospital at McLaren Vale ART & CRAFT FAIR the other Saturday & Sunday was great; *Coast & Vines* played on both days... that was very enjoyable for the players and the audience which was soaking up the fair atmosphere under the shade of the magnificent gums at the back of the Tintara Winery. Congratulations to the volunteers of the Hospital for a very “classy” fair

Coast & Vines Music Club has commenced its

Training Bands at both Woodend & McLaren Vale


	We are targeting musicians of both school age and adults who have some skills and wish to develop them in a friendly and non- threatening atmosphere of mutual respect and encouragement; with the aim to provide opportunities to perform in the community for pleasure

These bands are specifically for players of “concert band” instruments

* Flute * Trumpet * Euphonium

* Clarinet * Trombone * Tuba

* Saxophone * Horn * Percussion

at a “Beginner plus” level; approx Grade 1 - 1.5 or only about a year’s experience or tuition


	Woodend Fri 22nd September 6:50pm-7:35pm at the Woodend Primary School Young St/ Edwardbeck Dve (off Lander Road via South Rd or Lonsdale Rd)



		Contact Sonia on 0424 505 374


	Late September Archive





Date launched McLaren Vale Fri 6th October 6:50pm-7:35pm at the McLaren Vale Primary School Main Rd opposite Limeburner’s Restaurant; enter school oval gate, drive up to the gym

		*September Archive*


	*City to Bay Fun Run... Fun play too !!!*

		Our 4th gig: City to Bay Fun Run the other Sunday morning was very successful and so much fun... Congratulations Coast & Viners ... 2 hours of playing to the 22,000 participants who braved the 6 km and 12 km trekThey loved our playing of tunes like ‘I wanna hold your hand’, ‘Chariots of fire’, ‘The man from Snowy River’, ‘Life is a Cabaret’, ‘Rock around the Clock’, ‘My heart will go on’, ‘The Limbo Rock’ ‘Inspector Gadget’, ‘Do wah diddy’, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ and lots more


	*Late August 2006*

We had another wonderful time at Life Care Aldinga last Sunday: our 3rd gig so far.

Residents and a few family members visiting got a real treat with a concert from a live band playing a range of familiar tunes they sang, clapped and tapped along with.

Cathy, on duty was thrilled and said it was really great how we and our music “connected” with many of the residents Well done “Coast & Viners”




			July News(archive)



	The “combo” practices we’ve had at the Vale and Woodend have been great and it is proving to be very successful to have the 2 venues on a fortnightly basis; especially due to the price of petrol and the busy lives families have these days.


	The response and interest from lots of community groups has been wonderful and it is extending out to district fairs, large fund raising days in the Reynella and McLaren Vale areas and a couple of schools have been approached to offer free live entertainment for their events.