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The Music that changed the world
Last July crowds at Stokers Siding Hall were wowed by The Songs
of the Haight Ashbury Stage Show. It was the biggest house the hall
had ever seen. Those unable to fi t into the hall created a mini-festival
outside as the hymns of a generation were celebrated by the best
Mungo’s Crossword
Quick Clues
ACROSS
1. The only two certain things,
according to Benjamin Franklin (5,3,5)
9. Wheat or rice for instance (5)
10. Type of nut used to fl avour ice
cream (9)
11. Idiots, fools (10)
12. Fire, dismiss (4)
14. Compound containing water,
usually in crystal form (7)
16. Resident, inhabitant (7)
17. Bullfi ghter (7)
19. Pantomime hero, lover of
Columbine (7)
20. Negative votes (4)
21. Declare, affi rm (10)
24. Output, often as radiation (9)
25. Melbourne underworld fi gure Mick
..... (5)
26. Aesop’s fable involving mice
proposing an unworkable defence
against the enemy (7,3,3)
DOWN
1. Aesop’s fable involving one who
begrudges others what he cannot enjoy
himself (3,2,3,6)
2. Warning, fright (5)
3. Upside-down acrobatic positions (10)
4. Roman god of the sea (7)
5. Fought, struggled (7)
6. Photography used by doctors (1-3)
7. Rough coated terrier breed (German)
(9)
8. Proverbially causing a disturbance,
risking trouble (7,3,4)
13. Description of long shorts, like
Bermudas (4-6)
15. Wildly enthusiastic writing or music,
originally hymn to Dionysus (9)
18. Composer of “The Barber of Seville”
(7)
19. Old German penny (7)
22. Absurd trick or stance (5)
23. Child’s plaything (4)
Last week’s solution
SOUL REFERENCE AT BY
THE RIVER RESTAURANT IN
BALLINA ON SUNDAY
Cryptic Clues
ACROSS
1. Texan had dates worked out –
two certainties! (5,3,5)
9. Corn? Broad smile hides a ... (5)
10. ... wild hip coati’s nut! (9)
11. Deadens and selects proclaimed
imbeciles (10)
12. Container for fi re (4)
14. “Arid odium” said Spooner,
requesting a water-based compound
(7)
16. Resident study: singular branch
of Buddhism (7)
17. Spanish idol turns around staff
at morning (7)
19. Pantomime character? Wharf
rubbish! (7)
20. Negative utterances from Arab,
perhaps (4)
21. Declare donkey – woman to
assess (10)
24. Measure a country’s output (9)
25. Get Yank’s gun to gangster
Mick! (5)
26. Let giant belch unrestrained –
it’s a task none of the mice wanted!
(7,3,3)
DOWN
1. One might, unfortunately, be in
peril – but he’s just begrudging
others what he doesn’t want
himself! (3,2,3,6)
2. Warning: Capone with gun! (5)
3. Worker gets rises for acrobatics!
(10)
4. Write up melody – divine to the
Romans (7)
5. Fought – time America (South)
went ahead (7)
6. Take a picture of unknown Charles
(1-3)
7. Shun craze – wild for this dog (9)
8. Weird chattering book – well, its
stirring up trouble (7,3,4)
13. Ken Glen – the maker of
Bermuda shorts, perhaps (4-6)
15. Myth – rabid, mad hymn to
Dionysus! (9)
18. Garnaut – popular with one
composer! (7)
19. Pig iron, two atoms of nitrogen
inside, used to make old German
coin (7)
22. A new twitch – absurd posture
(5)
23. Round dance (4)
Mungo’s Crossword fi rst published
in The Week.
musicians in the Rainbow Region. Ecstatic crowds roared for more, and
so with great enthusiasm Rainbow Region Gigs presents The Songs
of the Haight Ashbury Stage Show, a celebration of the timeless
music of Canned Heat, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Country Joe and
the Fish, Arlo Guthrie, Jeff erson Airplane, Joni Mitchell and more.
S Sorrensen, renowned author and comedian, is the Ringmaster,
interspersing the songs with hilarious anecdotes and stories from the
era. James T, who spent 10 years in Canned Heat, will play the songs
he knows so well. Blues Mama Lil’Fi sings Janis Joplin with a unique
authority that can only come from paying her dues and living the
blues. Jonathan Harvey is only 19 years old but his soulful voice has a
timeless appeal and is a perfect tribute to Hendrix . New to the show
to play Hendrix’s guitar is Connor Cleary. Hailed as one of the region’s
most impressive young guitarists, Connor breathes Hendrix from every
cell. Bill Jacobi’s groovy tramp-roots style will conjure Country Joe,
Arlo Guthrie and Dylan. Worldfolk songbird Andrea Soler will channel
the sweet purity of Joni Mitchell and mystical punk Diva Diana Anaid
will sing Grace Slick as only one who has been down the rabbit hole
can. They are all joined by the All-Star-Full-Tilt-Band who rock like it’s
1967.
Friday at 8pm at the Nimbin Bush Theatre and 2pm at the Byron
Brewery on Sunday.
In Your Stride
Following the release of their debut self-titled CD, The Strides are
performing several shows in Sydney, Wollongong and the north coast,
including an appearance with Afro Moses at the Darling Harbour Jazz
and Blues Festival and a massive double bill at the Basement with
Public Opinion Afrobeat Orchestra. They are joined by Raz Bin Sam at
the Beach Hotel on Friday from 9.30pm. Free.
Carols
As has been happening in Lismore for 30+ years, and in the best
tradition of King’s College, Cambridge, St Andrew’s Choir will join
Feast of Art
If one thing holds true about
Christmas, it is the permission to
(over)indulge in food and drink.
Even the most parsimonious
abandon themselves to the
pleasures of the table and, with
only nine days to go, Art Piece
Gallery intends to put you in a
festive mood. To thank our artists
and clients, we are having a party
and we’ll get your juices fl owing
with a cornucopia of paintings
depicting food, glorious food.
Local favourite Hilary Herrmann
unveils a completely new body of
work with luscious bowls of fruit in
festive and jewelled hues.
Rene Bolten is as sumptuous as
ever in paintings that carry the
gravitas of history in their deep
meditations on the pleasures of
food. And Robyn Sweaney in
Strange Fruit turns her quietly
ironic eye to the dark dangers
lurking behind the slick sheen of
young people matter
perfection. Oksana Waterfall’s
drawings are all meticulously
observed, reverential detail. So,
come feast your eyes and soul on
art, food and good company at
Art Piece Gallery, 6pm till late, 70
Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby,
Friday.
Christmas
Comedy Virgins!
They’re back. The next crop of
Mandy Nolan’s standup Comedy
Virgins. Bigger, bolder and
brasher than ever. For the past
six weeks standup comedian,
mother, writer and mentor Mandy
Nolan has been teaching the
gentle art of standup to 10 brandnew
initiates. We have a real
estate agent, a customer service
consultant, a chef, a war veteran,
an information technology wizard/
visual artist, a mother of boys and
reiki healer, a community sector
SUMMER HOLIDAYS
Friday nights @ the YAC
Closed for 2011 – See you in 2012 with a new
music program!
Barista Course
Tuesday December 13th – 4 to7pm $50
Thank you to the awesome young crew from
Permaculture Challenge
for their amazing creativity in the gardens @ the
YAC. Come on down and have a look!
BYS & the YAC is closing for Xmas
Last day to pop in is Friday 16th Dec
Re-opening 9th January
Byron Youth Activity Centre (YAC) is managed by Byron Youth Service (BYS)
1 Gilmore Crescent Byron Bay www.bys.org.au
with St Carthage’s Choir in performances of Nine Lessons and Carols.
Locally the music is selected and the choirs prepared by organist and
musical director of both Lismore churches, Warren Whitney. The
service commences with solo soprano singing Once in Royal David’s
City before being joined by the choir and then the congregation. Hymn
singing, familiar and unfamiliar Christmas music are all presented
between the nine short Bible readings celebrating the birth of Jesus.
Sunday 7.30pm, St Carthage’s Cathedral, Lismore and Tuesday,
7.30pm, St Martin’s Anglican Church, Mullumbimby.
Krash on Thursday
Multi-award-winning Australian artists Ash Grunwald and Kram
have joined forces, and there’s nothing they like better than making
psychedelic improvised awesome rock blues together. Together they
are Krash. Kram is mainly known as the drummer/ lead singer of
Australian festival rock icons Spiderbait. Thursday Beach Hotel from
9.30pm. Free entry.
Angels at Twin Towns
With the recognised Rick Brewster’s Angels combined with Dave
Gleeson from the Screaming Jets they bring together a new wave of
enthusiasm, as these stars join forces to create a new exciting chapter
for the Angels band. Showcasing the band’s new single as well as
rocking the stage with all the classics as the new revitalised Angels
leave you screaming for more. Twin Towns on Saturday at 8pm.
Their Province
It’s been a productive year for local band A Little Province, as they
toured the country playing festivals, headlining shows and performing
alongside up-and-coming talent like Eagle and the Worm, Kim
Churchill and The Deckchairs. Early 2011 the boys were selected to play
at Byron Bluesfest after a competition with more than 70 competing
artists. Catch them at the Lennox Point Hotel on Friday night.
Culture
worker, a visionary,
a town planner, a
builder and a carer.
These students have
been wowing Mandy
with their enthusiasm
and their newfound
ability. Mandy has
been teaching standup
comedy through
Byron Shire ACE for
well over a decade.
She teaches them to get in
touch with their struggles, their
problems, what irritates them
and rise above it. ‘Comedy is the
ultimate tool for revenge. It’s the
place where the oppressed can
take out the oppressor. Comedy
heroes are all Davids. Nobody
likes Goliath.’ Standup comedy
is the ultimate way to improve
your public speaking, to increase
your confi dence and overcome
your fear of failure! Graduates
all take to the stage after their
short training to present their
fi ve-minute comedy routine in
a real live comedy setting. With
Mandy Nolan as MC, the comedy
graduates fl y in the face of fear
at the Byron Services Club’s
Pandanus Lounge on Monday
at 8pm.
Tix are $10/15 and can be
purchased at the door or booked
on 6684 3443.
Byron Film
Festival dates...
The ultra-dynamic and alwayssatisfying
ten-day Byron Bay
International Film Festival
(BBFF) is shaping another exciting
program. Each year a whole
world of new ideas, perspectives
and technologies light up the
big screen at the Byron Bay
Community Centre. Highlight
March 2–11 on your calendars.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity
to mix with locals, visitors
from around the world and
luminaries. Rub shoulders, share
creative thinking, and immerse
yourselves in the cutting edge
of independent fi lmmaking.
A number of workshops and
panels will run throughout the
festival. These give interested
participants access to an intimate
understanding of the tools and
trade of fi lmmaking. Visiting and
local experts share their insights
and passion for this signifi cant
creative medium. BBFF puts a
strong focus on supporting and
profi ling local fi lmmakers and the
north coast’s extensive population
of fi lm professionals. Featuring
a number of awards, including
the Young Australian Filmmaker,
this festival has become a
powerful platform for exposure of
promising fi lm careers.
Learn to Sing
If you’ve ever wanted to sing,
or sing more freely, or sing with
more people, having more fun,
22 Jan could be become a day
you remember forever. Composer,
vocal arranger and singer Tony
Backhouse is one of the leaders
in the Australasian a cappella
movement. For 21 years he directed
the famous gospel choir Café at the
Gate of Salvation. Tony now lives in
New Zealand and will be in Byron
Bay for a one-day workshop. In
his workshops Tony works with the
passionate and exciting African-
American repertoire, focusing
on spirituals, gospel songs old
and new, and choral and quartet
styles, and embracing South
African church songs, doo-wop,
R&B and pop. The emphasis is on
harmony, collective improvisation
and freedom of expression. No
music-reading skills are required,
and you may tape the sessions. 22
Jan 10am–3pm Ewingsdale Hall.
Earlybird bookings before 22 Dec:
$75, bookings after 22 Dec: $90.
Contact Jessie Vintila contact@
theluckywonders.com 0417 277 211.
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