Gympie Ultimate Steam Festival

Activities and Entertainment during the Festival

Entertainment

BARRY CHARLES
This hugely talented international blues performer is renowned for his exceptional vocal range and technique. With inspirational inflections from the likes of Tom Waits, Otis Reading, Tim Buckley and Al Green, evident in the emotional colour of his delivery.

Barry is an engaging performer, passionate and wonderfully alive. He was born into a family of singers, his grandfather was a bass baritone and his father a tenor. His song writing touches the soul with observations of life, love the environment, indigenous causes, fantasy, humour – darkness and light. His guitar playing has loads of power and passion, which he delivers rhythmically and percussively.  Sometimes referred to as an "extreme vocalist", his performances showcase his song writing skills, incorporating some very innovative scatting that has its roots in the blues, soul  and jazz idioms. Barry has recorded three albums of his original songs including his latest album "Something Going On Out There".

More information at www.barrycharles.com.au

THE SHEEPDOGS
The Sunshine Coast’s Sheepdogs are an Acoustic String Band that swing, thump and croon their way through interesting and sometimes obscure string band music from the 1930’s onward.

The Sheepdogs are Steve Treloar  playing mandolin, Lee Wilson on resonator guitar and Colin Thorne on flattop guitar, with all their instruments being hand crafted by Australian Luthiers.

They currently have two CD’s available, "Live at the Apollonian" and "Sittin on the Moon".

More information at  www.myspace.com/thesheepdogz

BLISS
This talented local four piece has a folk rock sound with a storytelling style of song writing that strikes a chord with all listeners.  Guitarist Mark O’Shea, Rod Compagnoni on bass and James Fox on drums  are joined with the beautiful voice of guitarist Fiona O’Shea.  In 2009 Bliss’s songwriter Fiona O’Shea was awarded the Director’s Award for her song "Humble Girl" in the Nashville International Song and Lyric Contest. In February 2010 Fiona was also nominated for a compilation CD titled Catch a Rising Star for her song "So Many Words".

More information at www.myspace.com/blisstrio

ROGER HARMON -  COO-EE GULLY 
Roger is a long time entertainer, playing in bands and doing solo gigs at weddings, festivals and markets. In addition to his playing piano accordion and electric guitar, singing popular songs, he plays the gum leaf, singing saw and recites poetry. 

He has a whole range of homemade instruments which he demonstrates including banjo, tin mandolin, tin guitar, wooden violin, tea chest bass and the washboard.

Roger will be roving around our venues delighting audiences with his unique performance adding an uplifting atmosphere to our festival.

Email: coo-eegully@hotmail.com

GLENN FOX
Local talented award winning singer/songwriter plays acoustic guitar, fiddle and sings some of his thought provoking and beautiful songs. In the last couple of years he has produced two solo albums of original songs. “Abuncha Songs” a light country folk album, and “Something Like This” with a meatier blend of feels. 

More information:
www.myspace.com/gbfox and
www.triplejunearthed.com/gbfox
 

KAREN THOMSEN
Solo singer/songwriter with an infectious verve and a great selection of songs. Blues, country and rock greats from the 50’s to the 80’s and also strumming some of her self penned songs.  

Entertainers also performing throughout our Festival:

CLARE QUINN, ALISHA TODD, AIDEN PATRICK, SENIOR CITIZENS SINGERS, CELESTIAL GEMS BELLY DANCERS, PIANO PAT, THE TAPPER GIRLS, AICM PERFORMERS, FIONA & MARK O’SHEA, JESS FOX, GHETT LORJAROEN & More.

THE ULTIMATE STEAM FESTIVAL ENTERTAINMENT - SATURDAY 10TH APRIL 2010

THE ULTIMATE STEAM FESTIVAL ENTERTAINMENT - SUNDAY 11TH APRIL 2010

There will also be Entertainers performing throughout all festival venues
over the four day period.

Activities

GYMPIE HISTORICAL WALKING TOURS
Guided tours of Gympie including Walking Tours of historical Mary Street.

The tour includes historical information, stories, sing a longs and gold divining. Choose from a short stroll, sit and be entertained or have the guides join you in your bus or a combination of these. 

The Tours are available over the four days of the festival  from 1hour to 2hour sessions. Price on application with Special rates for group tours. 

For bookings please phone Gail or Roger on 54 826086.

TERRY’S  GYMPIE TOURS
Short educational guided Sightseeing Tours around the Gympie Town District, from the Gympie Speedway through to the Woodworks Museum, sightseeing all the interesting Industry and Historical Attractions on offer in our local region.

The guided sightseeing tours are available over the four days of our Festival leaving from the Old Gympie Railway Station on the hour and must be booked in advance by contacting Terry.

COST: One hour Tours .. Special Festival price @ $20pp.
Please ask about our Family Discounts.

CONTACTS: Phone 54 829 299 Mobile 0415 276 873
Website www.gympietours.com
Email famdaw@spiderweb.com.au

POLLEYS SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE
Polleys Coaches will be running an hourly bus shuttle service between our three festival venues over the four days. The Shuttle Bus pick up points are situated at the Jaycees Way Bus Stop, The Woodworks Museum, The Old Gympie Railway Station and The Gympie Gold Mining Museum.

Fares - $4.40 Adults and $2.20 concession all day ticket.
Phone Contact: Mark 0417 624 184

Click here to download/print the Polleys Bus Timetable and Bus Route Map (290 KB PDF File opens in a new window or right mose click and select "Save target as" to save it to your PC).

Website www.polleys.com.au
Email admin@polleys.com.au

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