What's On Tablelands September Issue 2016 | Page 9

What ’ s happening in Kuranda ?

KURANDA PILATES – Mondays 9.30am at the Recreation Centre , Fallon Road contact Davini 0414 994 123 . Tuesdays 5.45pm at the Recreation Centre , Fallon Road contact Jaide 0488 229 700 . Wednesdays 7.30am at the Koah Hall contact Jaide 0488 229 700 . Wednesdays 9.30am at the Recreation Centre , Fallon Road contact Davini 0414 994 123 . Wednesdays 5.45pm at the Koah Hall contact Jaide 0488 229 700 , Thursdays 9am at the Recreation Centre , Fallon Road contact Davini 0414 994 123 . Thursdays 5.45pm at the Recreation Centre , Fallon Road contact Davini 0414 994 123 , Saturdays 8.15am at the Recreation Centre , Fallon Road contact Jaide 0488 229 700 .

Rock This Country Blue Music Festival !

The team at Kangaventure are excited to be bringing the second Rock this Country Blue Music Festival to The Kuranda Billabong on Saturday the 15th of October 2016 . Nestled amongst pristine tropical rainforest with an outlook to eucalypt woodlands , The Billabong is a spectacular events venue specialising in tailor made , unique experiences . The RTCB Festival team has assembled a fine day of what they think is a great cross section of artists drawn from the three music genres of Rock , Country and Blues . So why don ’ t you and your friends come on up to the Billabong , set up a camp and kick back and enjoy this fine assembly of musicians . You won ’ t be disappointed ! Camping is free so why not stay the night ? We at Kangaventure will always endeavour to support local musicians and showcase their talents alongside imported acts at all our Rock this Country Blue Music Festivals . You can also help by getting out , enjoying and supporting the local musicians and artists in your own local area . Support live music ! So mark Saturday , October 15 in your diary and come on up to The Billabong Kuranda , Mt Haren Rd Kuranda Far North Queensland . See you in October ! – Jake , Thomas & Gary The first line up has been released , with more to come ! ( To listen , read the online version of What ’ s On ). To book tickets and find out more visit rockthiscountryblue . com . au Adam Hole Band – Australian Guitarist / Songwriter Adam Hole lets rip with high energy , raunchy slide guitar – stomping , dirty blues built on rock . Described as one of Australia ’ s leading solo blues guitarists in Chris Johnson ’ s latest book “ Guitar – The Australian Story ”, Hole is a wild man on lapsteel guitar , Resonator guitar , and electric guitar , all amped up to sound big and fat , with the band ’ s extra thumpy beat . Loud 70s rock / blues and a touch of hillbilly picking – birthed when live music was the real deal . A taste of Neil Young , Jimi Hendrix , and Tom Waits joins the muscled man ’ s songbook along with some fine intricate picking originals . Blue Tonic – Blue Tonic is a band of seasoned performers from Cairns , North Queensland . Covering Country , Rock , Folk and Blues styles Blue Tonic will provide you with an easy listening , toe tapping dance music style of experience . Having both male and female vocalists adds a dimension of sweet harmonies . Instrumentation is varied as appropriate for each song and may include : Guitars , Bass , Drums , Harmonica and Guitar Mandolin . Blue Tonic ’ s broad repertoire includes a range of songs from Australian and International artists covering music from the 80s , 90s and beyond to contemporary music of the day . Multiple songwriters in the band provide further extension with “ home grown ” flavours giving Blue Tonic even broader diversity . ( entertainmentcairns . com ) George Davies – We welcome back Daintree Bluesman George Davies with his raw primal roots & blues music to soar above the rainforest in 2016 . The Silktones – Vocal and instrumental duo “ Silktones ” play original and cover music for all occasions . Easy listening quality threads of this duo include melodic tones , riffs , rhythms and harmonies . Folkcentric – Local entertaining quartet Folkcentric with their set of original songs will leave you satisfied and wanting more !

Kuranda Community Events : Every Thursday : Tae Kwon Do and Self Defense 6.30pm CWA Hall Phone [phone] , Yoga Kuranda Amphitheatre from 9 to 11am . Every Wednesday : Craft & Social Morning at QCWA Hall 9am . Karate from 6.15pm at Koah Hall phone [phone] . Yoga from 6pm at the Kuranda Recreation Centre . Every Saturday : Kuranda Envirocare Tree Planting , see www . envirocare . org . au . 3rd Sundays : Kuranda Film Society 4 to 8pm at the Kuranda Recreation Centre . Every Monday : Kids Aerial Circus at Kuranda Amphitheatre ,

bookings essential 0424 928 917 , starts 3.30pm . Lots of Fun !

Any events missing ? Send them to us , the more the merrier ! List events FREE editor @ wowtogo . com . au

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