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Haelwen-Sian
@
the National
Underground
NYC
!! watch this space for times and dates
and tell your mates !!
HUGE THANKS
TO
TURNSTYLE MUSIC GROUP
FOR BOOKING ME
24 October 2010:
Today, I got the news that a new friend of mine was tragically killed in a car crash .... the world is indeed a poorer place with his passing.My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, and to his young son and partner.
And to you," Damo", I say this: may this next journey of yours take you to even greater heights than even you could have imagined. But if, by chance, you find the going a little tough at times, remember to whistle a tune to lighten the load :D
And rest assured, me and all the gang at Don Giovanni's will never forget their little pocket rocket in the kitchen ..... Rest in Peace . God Bless you, Damo.
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Well folks ! Due to a small matter of a little bit TOO much water, the scheduled gig at Don Giovanni's Restaurant did not eventuate :D
Short of growing gills and flippers, there was nothing for it but to watch the water rise and wonder at just how quickly Mother Nature decides what's best for us !!!
I am assured that this flood was by no means as bad as the '93 flood which cut the township of Benalla off from the rest of the world for 2 weeks .... thank heavens for small mercies :)
Lady Whistler
She comes with the morning to drink of the dew.
She stays long enough as to welcome my view.
She lingers a while at the sill of my window,
then swift as she comes,
Lady Whistler is gone.
She leaves with a song.
She sings,
" Lai- lai La -la lai La- la lai La -la la la Lai "
(Haelwen-Sian)
31st May 2010
Had an awesome time at the Benalla Bowls Club on Sat nite - thanks so much to everyone for making me feel so welcome:) Special thanks to the crew atAqua Door Retreat there inNunn Streetfor giving me a brand new set of nails to play with - you guys are lifesavers !! And an extra round of hearty thanks to the gang at GRADA for coming out in support of my first gig - muchly appreciated :D
I look forward to my next gig at the Benalla Bowls Club... hope to see you there :)
25th JAN 2010
Well, that's Tamworth over for another year! The trip this time was xtra special 'cos I had my girl alongside sharing the driving - there was a fair bit of 'mother-daughter madness' most of the way :D
HUGE THANKS to Duncan Hill and Co atTSA HQ for the opportunity to showcase my songs.
A most grateful THANKSto the folks @Tamworth North Holiday Parkthere in Nemingha for finding us a haven from the heat by way of an airconditioned bunkhouse ..... you were lifesavers :D
GREATcatching up withMatty Zarbagain - couldn't mistake that sound rising above the crowds on Peel Street ! and it was extra nice to meet young Minnie Marks -when did you kids get so talented !!! ?
Here they are playing Zarby's song,
"Red & Gold"
(Photo by Haelwen-Sian 2010)
* This is a song I wrote about Matty Zarb when I was on Heron Island - the chorus is his playlist of originals :D *
I KNEW A MAN CALLED FREEDOM
I knew a man called Freedom
and a Minstrel was his trade.
He eked out an existence
from the music he made.
And every song he fashioned from
his Well of Memory.
They'd ring across the land
like Bells of Liberty.
A quiet man, a gentle man,
he'd strike a melody
with a guitar in his hand
and the rhythm at his feet.
He'd chart a course
thru his life's works
and detour now and then.
He'd leave you wanting more
so he could play them all again
And he'd sing:
Red and Gold,
As Old As Dirt,
'Cos I Want To,
Southern Girl,
Rose Matilda dance with me,
My Hillbilly Bride,
Somewhere Between;
Second Time Round,
and Where'd You Go,
Southern Cross or
Vincent's Road,
Laura's Tune,
Widow's Walk,
Jimmy's Gone To Africa.
I knew a man called Freedom
and he lived a life his own,
caring not for fame or fortune,
but the muse within his soul.
A quiet man, courageous man,
he marched to his own beat
with a guitar in his hand
and the rhythm at his feet
And he'd sing:
( chorus )
I knew a man called Freedom
and a Minstrel was his trade.
He eked out an existence
from the music he made;
and every song he fashioned from
his Well of Memory.
They'd ring across the land
like Bells of Liberty
when he'd sing:
(chorus)
Words&Music by Haelwen-Sian
*no recording/reproduction/adaptations without prior permission*
10th Dec 09:
******* GUESS WHAT ! GUESS WHAT ! GUESS WHAT ! *********
just made TOP 5 FOLK FINALIST in Song Of The Year !!!!!
that's TOP 5 INTERNATIONALLY .........
!!!!! WOO -HOO !!!!!!!!
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8th Dec 09: Well, it's that time again - Time to head back into the recording studio with a whole batch of new songs!
Keep your eyes and ears open for the latest instalments :)
2010 promises to be a HUGE year - barely have time to hammer in pegs before I'm pulling 'em back up again !
-------------------WATCH THIS SPACE !!! ---------------------
"GOODBYE TO MY GIRL"
A Song for Rhiannon
(photo by H-Sian July 2009)
Apricot sun
Over Shepparton
And I am early gone.
Caught by surprise
Tears I cannot hide
Saying goodbye to my girl.
Clouds kiss the blue,
Put to bed a paper moon
Still hanging with the Dawn.
Say to the Crone
Watching from her Lunar throne
Hey! You take good care of my girl.
Promised return
Soon as race of days is won
Lends comfort to my soul.
Tears for me still
On echoes of farewell,
Waving goodbye to my girl.
Caught in between
Want to stay and have to leave
Tearing me apart.
Word to the Crone
Watching from her Lunar home
Hey! You take good care of my girl.
Apricot sun
Over Shepparton,
But I'm already gone .
words & music by Haelwen-Sian
* no reproduction/recording or adaptations without prior permission*
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11th Nov 2009
REMEMBERANCE DAY .... LEST WE FORGET
May there never be a day when we do not remember at what cost our Freedom.... thankyou... to all those who served before .... and all those who serve still ...
(photo by H-Sian 2006)
28th Sept 09:
I'M BACK IN THE LAND OF OZ !!! WOW !!! WHAT A SUPA TRIP !!
HUGE THANKS
to Lexx @ Gordies and Scott @ Happy Mike's for making
this Aussie feel so welcome. Thanks also to all the 'little helpers'
on sound and stage, and to the folks who came to listen to me
on more than one occasion :)
I can hardly wait to come back next year for the 6month run !
Scott McPherson@"HappyMike's"
www.happymikes.stjamesanglicanchurch.com.ca/welcome
Lexx@ "Gordies"
www.myspace.com/gordiescoffeehouse
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And for all you fellow Winnipegans: if you want a real dining treat,
head on out to Cafe Darios, cnr Erin & Wellington Sts, Winnipeg.
You'll LOVE the food!
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YEP !! ... IT'S OFFICIAL !!
... CANADA! CANADA!
HERE I COME !
30th Aug 09 - 24th Sept 09
" HELLO WINNIPEG "
First Run Tour
This is where I get to check out the music scene, play some gigs,
get down to some serious songwriting,record some 'bare bones'
tracks of my efforts and....oh yeh, and have some fun sightseeing:)
RELAY FOR LIFE
Sat 9th May 09 - Sun 10th May 09
Maryborough Showgrounds
Come on folks ! Get on down and show your support !
If you've ever lost someone to Cancer,
or know someone with Cancer
- maybe, you're one of the survivors!
This RELAY FOR LIFEis for you !!
So how 'bout it?
Get involved !
Fund a team,
Buy some product,
Light a candle,
Join in the celebration of life
and let'sBEAT THIS CANCER once and for all :)
GO YOU GOOD THING !!
GUESS WHO'S GOT A SPOT IN LA
>>> That's right !! Little ol' me !! <<<
(date yet to be confirmed)
I will be playing
The Viper Room
West Sunset Boulevard
LA
26th April 09: Absolutely
fantastic catching up with the guys
from 9RQR in Maryborough yesterday
- lots of new faces ,
and a couple of old favourites that I haven't
seen for 8months or more!
We started at the 'boozer' and then rocked
on to the RSL in town
for a meal and a natter with a couple of feisty
veterans ,
before checking out the nightlife along the Wharf! I
t's
been a long time between rages, I must say!
