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SUPERCHEEZE
Saturday, July 04 2009, 7.30pm

Supercheeze the duo consists of Jesse Balfour & Tony Martin. The duo plays a huge variety of songs that span over 4 decades of music. Supercheeze have played at the most intimate of wine bar/restaurant venues through to large 2000 + seat arenas and the boys make sure whatever the gig, the listener is purely satisfied!

Supercheeze are seasoned professionals, Jesse has been touring around Australia as a pro muso for over 20 years, with 12 month residences at the MGM Grand Casino in Darwin, and Aces Casino in Alice Springs. Various artists Jesse has worked with various artists including; Kate Ceberano, Phil Emmanuel, Daddy Cool, Skyhooks and Ian Moss.

Tony’s career has been nothing short of stellar with over 25 years in the music industry working with Top Australian and International performers such as Del Shannon, Robert Cray, K.C and the Sunshine Band and Phil Emmanuel to name a few. Tony also served a seven year stint with the Australian award winning show band “Le Club Nerd”.

Catch Supercheeze at the Ballina RSL Club as they perform an energetic free show that will have every body up and dancing!

• Ticket Price: FREE
• Venue: Ground Floor

SUPERFREAKS
Friday, July 10 2009, 9pm

Superfreaks were formed 3 years ago and have been performing frequently throughout the Northern Rivers area. The Band comprises of 5 extremely talented and experienced musicians. Their extensive repertoire is made up of music that spans over 4 decades.

• Ticket Price: FREE
• Venue: Ground Floor

DR BOB
Saturday, July 11 2009, 7.30PM

Introducing “Dr” Bob Walton affectionately know as “Doc”.

Bob is a seasoned musician of thirty years experience, playing all your favourites from the ‘60’s to NOW. You can rest assured there’s something for everyone (yes that includes the kids). Dr Bob is as colourful as the shirts he wears.

Dr Bob has graced the stage with the likes of Phil Emannuel, The Radiators, Stevie Wright and The Fureys amongst others. Dr Bob has been a well known local performer for the last 15 years, having performed with The King and I (Craig ‘Elvis’ Teyes), Two Far Gone (Phil Charman Tamworth Harmonica Champion), Two Bobs Worth (Rob Austin), Beauty and The Beast (Amanda King), Supercheese (Jesse Balfour), Superfreaks Band and of course Dr Bob solo (The Human Jukebox).

Bobs unique vocal style and accomplished guitar playing make him a sought after performer for all functions including weddings, 21st’s, 60th’s, or just a darn great night out. Feeling a little low? The Doc’ll fix it. For a great nights entertainment, listening to all your favourites new and old, with plenty of input from you (in the form of requests) don’t miss DR BOB.

• Ticket Price: FREE
• Venue: Ground Floor

THE HOOLEY DOOLEYS - COUNTRY TO COAST TOUR
Wednesday, July 15 2009, 11am (Doors Open 10.30am)

Russell the Muscley Kangaroo brings his Hooley Dooley friends back to the bush! The Hooley Dooleys, one of Australia’s most recognised children’s entertainment groups, are going on The Country to Coast Tour this July school holidays.

From Ballina to Bingara and Tenterfield to Taree, the Hooley Dooleys will be bringing their popular musical style, wonderfully interactive dance numbers and kooky sense of humour all packaged up in the new show “How 2 be a Safety Hero”.

Led by veteran Hooley Dooley David Butts and featuring super heroes Penelope Perfect and Captain Catastrophe, along with Russell the Muscley Kangaroo and Tickle the Doodat, the whole gang will be going bush to beach, spreading messages of safety . . . so everyone, no matter how young or old, can be a safety hero!

The Hooley Dooleys performances will tackle topics like road safety, water safety, and emergency responses for youngsters and parents alike.

So be a part of the Hooley Dooleys July school holidays adventure and become one of the growing numbers who are laughing, singing, dancing and learning . . . How 2 be a Safety Hero with the Hooley Dooleys across Australia.

• Ticket Price: $12 (Under 1yr Free)
• Venue: Upstairs at the Ballina RSL Club
• Web site: http://www.hooleydooleys.com

BARREL HOUSE
Friday, July 17 2009, 9pm

Port Macquarie based trio Barrel House came together early 2007, a three piece blues, roots, rock, dance and funk outfit that in it’s short existence has begun to get people to take notice.

Barrel House are continually challenging themselves to make each show better then the last. With over 250 shows under their belt covering a good chunk of Australia, Barrel House are working very hard to become the ultimate live band. While there is structure around their live set no two performances will be the same as the band like to feel their way through each and every song often letting crowd reactions determine the length of a particular section. It is these grooves that keep people out of their seats all night.

Barrel House have played Open Arms festival through winning a triple j unearthed competition, it was this exposure that gave the band good airplay on Triple J and sent them to the top of the triple j unearthed roots charts. The band have also played Festival of the Sun, Great Noosa Camp Out and supported amazing artists such as Ani DiFranco, Blue King Brown, Jeff Lang, Mama Kin, Ash Grunwald and many more. To top it of Barrel House performed at the 20th Anniversary of Byron Bay Bluesfest in April. Sharing the bill with amazing artists such as Ben Harper, John Butler, Michale Franti, Xavier Rudd, Blue King Brown and so many more..

2009 will see the release of the bands first ep ‘Open Road’. Barrel House have managed to break free from the earthy feel of other roots bands to become something new entirely. Barrel House have added extra dimensions with trumpet from Jason Heise and stunning backing vocals from Lisa Hunt who has graced the stage with Pavarotti, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton and James Brown to name a few.

• Ticket Price: FREE
• Venue: Ground Floor
• Web site: http://www.myspace.com/barrelhousetunes

LEE BROTHERS
Saturday, July 18 2009, 7.30PM

Ask Mokena Scott A.K.A Toke to name a local artist whose music defines the Hard -Rock'n Funk Blues melting pot of the Authentic North Coast sound, and he'll say himself:

Kids say Country & Western, mums say he's kinda bluesy and teenage girls scream "Its got this beat thingy".....Mokena laughs "Its Rock'n' roll!."

"Ever since I got the stomp box I’ve been able to keep it nice and tidy whilst inserting the vox & loud bits here and there, hell I’m even inclined to bust out the odd sob."

Not really known as a songwriter Tokes latest incarnation Mokena Scott has trolled through the last 20 years of ballads, rifts & ditties written with various people, places, and things." I don’t do big spiels about this time & that life" Craig shrugs” all I care about is the moment".

You can see Mokena Scott performing with special guest the infamous RAFF as The Lee Brothers.

• Ticket Price: FREE
• Venue: Ground Floor

PUSH
Friday, July 24 2009, 9pm

Push is based on the Far North Coast of NSW. They have been touring the area for the last 4yrs and have built up a large following, professional reputation and a renowned for entertaining the crowds wherever they go.

Fronted by the gorgeous and talented Nikki McGowan on lead vocals and backed by 3 of the areas top musicians, Push can guarantee leaving you wanting more.

Playing Classic hits from the 70's to now by artists such as Queen, U2, ACDC, The Living End, Eagles, Choir Boys, Bon Jovi, Roxette, Diesel, Bryan Adams, Lenny Kravitz, Pink, Kings of Leon - Just to name a few.

• Ticket Price: FREE
• Venue: Ground Floor
• Web site: http://www.myspace.com/pushontheweb

ROBERT KEITH
Saturday, July 25 2009, 7.30pm

From the lush surrounds of Murwillumbah in Northern NSW. Robert Keith has emerged as a significant singer/songwriter with the release of his debut solo album, Face The World.

As a performer, Robert has gained a reputation as a quality entertainer for his ability to connect with his audience and captivate them with his smooth, expressive vocal style and charismatic stage presence. He is an accomplished guitarist and keyboard player and coupled with his distinctive voice, good looks and endearing personality, offers a refreshing alternative in today’s country music scene.

Expect to hear more from this talented singer/songwriter in the future.

• Ticket Price: FREE
• Venue: Ground Floor

TROY CASSAR DALEY WITH SPECIAL GUEST FELICITY URQUHART
Sunday, July 26 2009, 3pm (Doors open 2.15pm)

Troy Cassar-Daley is probably best known in Australia as the most likeable bloke in country music! He is also one of Australia’s most awarded and respected singer/songwriters.

Hot on the heels of his Gold Certified ‘Born To Survive’ - Best of CD & Platinum DVD Collection, Troy is set to release the first single from his highly anticipated new album, ‘I Love This Place’, scheduled for release April, 2009 through Troy’s new record label; Liberation Music.

The driving, yet infectiously melodic ‘Big, Big Love’will herald a career defining album for Troy. There is a real energy and positive spirit generated by ‘Big, Big Love’ - one that sets the theme for the entire album. Troy was inspired by a text message from mate, Keith Urban. “Keith was on cloud nine after the birth of Sunday Rose, and signed off the text with ‘Big Love’. I sat down and wrote the song straight away. Love doesn’t get much bigger than the love you have for your family.”

• Ticket Price: Adults $30 Child U/15 $15 (under 18 must be accompanied by parent or legal guadian at all times)
• Venue: Upstairs at the Ballina RSL Club
• Web site: http://www.troycassardaley.com.au

THE BIG GIG FEATURING SEAN CHOOLBURRA
Thursday, July 30 2009, 8pm (Doors open 7.30pm)

Sean Choolburra has carved his niche as Australia's No 1 indigenous entertainer. After winning the NSW Raw Comedy final in 2002, Sean has gone on to prove himself as a dynamic and versatile comedian, rap singer, dancer, storyteller, actor & hip-hop didge player.

Support act Nick Penn is arguably the funniest comedian in the world. He does it all - tell jokes, cracks one liners, and writes his own promo. A brilliant funnyman, he instinctively knows that if laughs were dollars he'd be Bill Gates.

Mandy Nolan is Back on Board as MC!!

• Ticket Price: $5 available at the door
• Venue: Upstairs at the Ballina RSL Club
• Web site: http://www.ballinarsl.com.au/entertainment/the_big_gig.php

THE HARD WORD
Friday, July 31 2009, 9PM

Have you ever wondered why the Blues, Funk and Soul of the 60’s and 70’s never go out of fashion?

Maybe it’s because the songs were by people who’d lived what they sang about. Today’s manufactured dross just doesn’t hold up. Listen to the charts and every few years that classic funk style comes round again. And who better to play it than people who always have.

Based in the Tweed Shire but playing the coast from Coffs to Noosa, The Hard Word plays a unique mix of hits and classics as well as some surprises. They have looked into the nearly bottomless well of great material from that era and style, and selected songs that are designed to make a hot night hotter and get the dust off your dancin' shoes. It's their own blend of Funk and Soul and it works because they do. There’s no midi’s with this crew: they do it live, they way it’s supposed to be done: a real band playing the music they like and the great grooves can’t fail to move anybody with a bit of rhythm in ‘em.

From Superstition to Sexual Healing with the essence of James Brown, you won’t be able to keep still when you hear this hypnotic amalgam of soul, blues, and funk. Drummer Gary Kafoa and Guitar man Rob Cenda join bass trooper Dr Greg and Sax-man Dave Sandford from Relax With Max and Jimmy Barnes’ band so that Canadian expat vocalist Mohini Cox has a powerful line-up to transport all and sundry as she exorcises the demons of soul.

IT’S OLD SKOOL BUT WAY COOL!

• Ticket Price: FREE
• Venue: Ground Floor

COUNTRY BY CANDLELIGHT - DINNER SHOW WITH JAMES BLUNDELL, LIAM BREW & KIRSTY LEE AKERS
Friday, August 07 2009, Doors: 6.30pm, Show: 7.30pm

JAMES BLUNDELL - James Blundell is acknowledged by many as the act single-handedly responsible for turning a younger demographic of Australians onto country music. He was the first young Australian country artist to create an impact on the mainstream pop charts (Way Out West his duet with James Reyne was one of the biggest selling singles of 1992) and for three years running was the highest selling country artist in the nation. James was also the first Australian country act to sign to a major label recording deal via Nashville in the USA paving the way for the likes of Keith Urban, Kasey Chambers, Catherine Britt and many others. An Australian country music success story James has been the recipient of nine CMAA (Country Music Association of Australia) Golden Guitar Awards and is a four-time ARIA (Australian Record Industry Association) Award nominee.

LIAM BREW - winner of the 2009 TOYOTA STAR MAKER QUEST. Liam graduated from the 2007 Tamworth Camerata and was the Overall Winner of the Maton Talent Search at the Toyota National Music Muster at Gympie, Qld. He was a graduate of the 2008 CMAA Australian College of Country and a Grand Finalist in the Telstra Road To Tamworth. In his senior year at high school Liam’s class was asked to draft individual career plans and while most of his contemporaries cited university high on their list, or highly paid executive jobs, Liam’s plan was to win Toyota Star Maker 2009.

KIRSTY LEE AKERS – ‘Better Days’ is the much anticipated second release from Hunter Valley singer-songwriter Kirsty Lee Akers. The album sees the diminutive 20-year-old drawing influences from her musical heroes (such as Dolly Parton and Leann Womack) to produce a commercial country-pop sound that places her comfortably alongside chart topping US stars Miranda Lambert, Kellie Pickler and Taylor Swift, albeit with her working class Australian outlook well intact.

18+ Event

• Ticket Price: $42.90 per person (includes Show + 2 course Dinner)
• Venue: Upstairs at the Ballina RSL Club
• Web site: http://www.ballinarsl.com.au/entertainment/major-event.php

CHARMAINE WILSON - SPIRIT MEDIUM
Tuesday, September 22 2009, 8pm (Doors Open 7.30pm)

The Winner of Channel Seven's Hit Series The One and Australian Psychic of the Year ... Charmaine Wilson will give her audiences a chance to connect with those who have passed over in order to give messages of peace and love to the living. Having just completed a sell-out tour of Australian capital cities, the remarkable medium brings her special gift back to regional Australia. Don't miss Charmaine Wilson - The Spirit Whisperer.

Charmaine was not woken up to her gift to re-unite those who have crossed over to those still in life until 1999 after her father died. It took a further three years to work out what the voices she kept hearing were and then learn how to work with them.

If it wasn't for the great mediums Doris Stokes and John Edward, Charmaine may never have realised exactly what she was but thanks to their brave efforts of bringing mediumship into the open she was able to work with her hidden talents.

She has lived through a lot of heartache in her life, including the death of her brother, her four-year- old daughter, both to tragic accidents and more recently her mother. These deaths have made her a most compassionate and understanding reader, especially in relating to how her clients may be feeling.

She has created a grief-healing seminar called Soul Balancing and Healing retreat based on her own journey into the light after falling down in grief. Her personal grief led her to drug and alcohol addiction. After a battle with both she has been successfully sober for many years. She now actively tries to help people understand the whole life death process so as they may get back on the road to recovery faster so as not to waste this wonderful life we have been given.

Charmaine Wilson has been dedicated to giving accurate information about the spirit world to her clients since she began her work in 2002.
Though she has not been in the industry long, her achievements have been recognised by The Australian Psychics Association and she was awarded the 2005 Australian Psychic of the year for her efforts. In 2008 she was awarded the most gifted psychic in Australia when she won Channel Seven's hit show "The One". The Australian Psychics Association recognised her again in 2009 when she was awarded Queensland Psychic of the year.

Charmaine has worked extensively on radio throughout Australia for the past two years. This work has bought extensive healing to participating listeners.

Charmaine’s second book, which will be released later this year is an intense look at the whole grieving process and gives answers to surviving after a tragic death. Her focus is alleviating the fear of death and finding answers to the mystery of the afterlife. Her first book Spirit Whispers Is now available in all good book stores after Fontaine Press picked it up.

• Ticket Price: $40
• Venue: Upstairs at the Ballina RSL Club

THE KINGDOM OF PARAMITHI PRESENTS CINDERELLA
Tuesday, October 06 2009, 11am (Doors Open 10.30am)

For the very first time LIVE ON STAGE

From the creators of The Wiggles comes a brand new live show to entertain children of all ages. Bringing back the magic of pantomime, THE KINGDOM OF PARAMITHI presents CINDERELLA is based on the hit television series seen on Channel 9 and Nick Jr. and will be performed LIVE ON STAGE in July.

The Kingdom of Paramithi presents the delightful tale of Cinderella who against all odds finally meets her handsome prince! For the first time ever, you can delight in the songs, dances and stories from ‘The Kingdom of Paramithi’. You’ll love the antics of King John, Queen Isabella, James and Genevieve who along with other colourful characters add the Paramithi touch to the magical tale Cinderella, the story first popularised in France in 1697.

Created by Blue Wiggle Anthony Field and Paul Field and developed by the experience of The Wiggles production team, the new live show, which features many of the original television cast members, incorporates musical performance, dance, comedy, colourful characters and costumes in front of a live audience.

Anthony Field said: “Following the tremendous success of the ‘Kingdom of Paramithi’ TV Series, comes the Kingdom of Paramithi presents Cinderella, Live stage show! The show promises to be full of fun, colour, music and laughs! Starring his Royal Highness King John and Her Majesty, Queen Isabella, the show contains all the elements that have made the television series one of the most watched children’s shows on TV today. The children who come to see Cinderella, can expect to laugh out loud, sing out loud and of course participate in all the traditional pantomime elements that children have loved forever! Cinderella and Paramithi, a sure fire coupling of music, romance, laughter and storytelling we think will enthrall our little audiences!"

‘The Kingdom of Paramithi presents Cinderella’ is an exciting new stage show with beautiful music and costumes, featuring some of Australia’s best live performers bringing their unique style to this timeless fairytale. This school holiday treat is on for a short time! The ‘Kingdom of Paramithi presents Cinderella’ stage show will be a dream come true!

• Ticket Price: $17 (under 12mths FREE)
• Venue: Upstairs at the Ballina RSL Club