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Celebrate the World
May 2006
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Kulcha May 2006
  • Mon 1
    Salsa Dance Class
  • Fri 5
    MILES TO GO
  • Sat 6
    Pan Pipe Workshop
  • Sat 6
    MADELEINE'S COUCH
  • Mon 8
    Miguel and Mary-Anne
  • Tue 9
    THE BLUEGRASS CLUB
  • Wed 10
    Ernesto Perez Podriguez
  • Fri 12
    GYPSY TOBER
  • Sat 13
    Pan Pipe Workshop
  • Sat 13
    FRIENDS OF ALMA STREET
  • Mon 15
    Salsa Dance Class
  • Fri 19
    SARITAH
  • Sat 20
    Pan Pipe Workshop
  • Sat 20
    RAKA MUKHERJEE
  • Sun 21
    KHIN MYINT & MEL ROBINSON
  • Mon 22
    Salsa Dance Class
  • Thu 25
    MAL WEBB
  • Fri 26
    FOX + WINTON + NIELD
  • Sat 27
    Pan Pipe Workshop
  • Sat 27
    TRIO ALEGRA
  • Sun 28
    A TASTE OF AFRICA
  • Mon 29
    Salsa Dance Class
  • Miguel and Mary-Anne Mon 1 May
    Miguel and Mary-Anne - SALSA DANCE CLASSES

    Come alone or with a friend and learn to groove Latino-style to the funkiest Cuban and South American rhythms. Beginners and advanced welcome.
    Contact Miguel or Mary-Anne on 9337 3812.
    $15 per casual lesson or $100 for 8 weeks (classes are ongoing)
    Fri 5 May 8pm
    MILES TO GO - Knowing the Place

    MILES TO GO
    An exciting and innovative line-up with their new album Knowing the Place receiving rave reviews across the country and a consecutive nomination for Best World Music Act at the 2006 WAMi awards. While its roots are deeply planted in Celtic traditions, the sound is unmistakably Australian, with musical narratives strikingly evocative of the landscapes that inspire them.

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $12
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $10

    Sat 6 May 1-3pm
    - PAN PIPE PROJECT
    Saturdays
    Have you always wanted to learn to play the pan pipe? Own your very own perfectly tuned pan pipe instrument? Eventually play alongside traditional Solomon Island pan pipers? This is a unique opportunity to access this wonderful music through a passionate teacher. Participants are required to purchase their own set on pan pipes at a cost of $150.
    FREE workshop series began 29 April
    For more details call 9444 9671
    Sat 6 May 8pm
    MADELEINE'S COUCH - The View from Madeleine's Couch

    Madeleine's Couch Madeleine's Couch has revitalised the classic Brazilian sounds of the 60s with their distinctive take on the bossa-nova and samba, and their unique line-up featuring the vibraphone. Contemporary classics, original Brazilian inspired songs, samba-reggae and forro create refreshing and blissful sounds melding a pure love of jazz and Brazilian traditions

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $12
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $10

    Miguel and Mary-Anne Mon 8 May
    Miguel and Mary-Anne - SALSA DANCE CLASSES

    Come alone or with a friend and learn to groove Latino-style to the funkiest Cuban and South American rhythms. Beginners and advanced welcome.
    Contact Miguel or Mary-Anne on 9337 3812.
    $15 per casual lesson or $100 for 8 weeks (classes are ongoing)
    Tue 9 May 8pm
    THE BLUEGRASS CLUB -

    THE BLUEGRASS CLUB Welcome to the The Bluegrass Club. If you play fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar or bass and are interested in bluegrass music come and join us. The Bluegrass Club brings together musicians who have a passion for old timey and bluegrass music and provides the opportunity to collaborate with others who share the passion. Continues every second Tuesday of the month.
    $30 for 6 months membership

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    Tickets at the Door $8, so Book Now!
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $8
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $8

    Wed 10 May
    Ernesto Perez Podriguez - VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITION
    Wednesday 10 to 31 May
    Weekdays 10am - 4pm
    FREE entry
    Fri 12 May 8pm
    GYPSY TOBER - World a Cappella

    GYPSY TOBER Alison St Ledger, Leah Cotterell and Anje West are the three spectacular unaccompanied voices that create the musical fabric of Gypsy Tober. These highly skilled musicians present an a cappella program of music from around the world; lullabies, childhood songs, playground games, popular classics and obscure gems. These vocal artists are touring from Brisbane on the Musica Viva touring program.

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $12
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $10

    Sat 13 May 1-3pm
    - PAN PIPE PROJECT
    Saturdays
    Have you always wanted to learn to play the pan pipe? Own your very own perfectly tuned pan pipe instrument? Eventually play alongside traditional Solomon Island pan pipers? This is a unique opportunity to access this wonderful music through a passionate teacher. Participants are required to purchase their own set on pan pipes at a cost of $150.
    FREE workshop series began 29 May
    For more details call 9444 9671
    Sat 13 May 8pm
    FRIENDS OF ALMA STREET - Acoustic Fundraiser

    FRIENDS OF ALMA STREET An evening with two of Western Australia's top acoustic acts, Andrew Winton and Bluegrass Parkway together with the hilarious and insightful poet Master of Ceremonies Peter Capp. An exciting evening of crossing bluegrass music, roots, pop, three-part harmonies and gospel genres spiced with fun and humour. A community fundraiser to raise awareness for mental health issues. Proceeds go to Alma Street.

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    Tickets at the Door $20, so Book Now!
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $18
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $16

    Miguel and Mary-Anne Mon 15 May
    Miguel and Mary-Anne - SALSA DANCE CLASSES

    Come alone or with a friend and learn to groove Latino-style to the funkiest Cuban and South American rhythms. Beginners and advanced welcome.
    Contact Miguel or Mary-Anne on 9337 3812.
    $15 per casual lesson or $100 for 8 weeks (classes are ongoing)
    Fri 19 May 8pm
    SARITAH - Melody, Message and Groove

    SARITAH Since performing at Kulcha last year Saritah has released an EP and toured the country extensively. She has toured to Canada and played at The 2006 Big Day Out. Saritah plays a potent combination of melody, message and groove and her music is best described as acoustic, roots, earth, groove, soul music with conscious lyrics to uplift and inspire.

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $12
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $10

    Sat 20 May 1-3pm
    - PAN PIPE PROJECT
    Saturdays
    Have you always wanted to learn to play the pan pipe? Own your very own perfectly tuned pan pipe instrument? Eventually play alongside traditional Solomon Island pan pipers? This is a unique opportunity to access this wonderful music through a passionate teacher. Participants are required to purchase their own set on pan pipes at a cost of $150.
    FREE workshop series began 29 May
    For more details call 9444 9671
    Sat 20 May 8pm
    RAKA MUKHERJEE - Ragas

    RAKA MUKHERJEE Hailing from Calcutta, India, Raka Mukherjee has a melodious voice with a clear vision of ragas and an ability to portray them vividly in all their many splendoured details. Rakaji has been trained professionally and has performed all over the world. Raka Mukherjee will be accompanied on the tabla by Vickneswaran Ramakrishnan.

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $12
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $10

    Sun 21 May 7pm
    KHIN MYINT & MEL ROBINSON - Back to Back

    KHIN MYINT After their knockout shows at Fairbridge Festival, Mr Sister and Khin Myint present intimate back to back shows. Mr Sister is the singing cello and ethereal vocals of Mel Robinson with the innovative percussion of Steve Richter. Khin Myint, just returned from a national tour, plays haunting and resonant songs from the heart to the spine. Raw, honest and captivating.

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $12
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $10

    Miguel and Mary-Anne Mon 22 May
    Miguel and Mary-Anne - SALSA DANCE CLASSES

    Come alone or with a friend and learn to groove Latino-style to the funkiest Cuban and South American rhythms. Beginners and advanced welcome.
    Contact Miguel or Mary-Anne on 9337 3812.
    $15 per casual lesson or $100 for 8 weeks (classes are ongoing)
    Thu 25 May 8pm
    MAL WEBB - Ballads, Beatbox and beyond

    MAL WEBB A jolly jaw dropping journeyman. Eclectic and ebullient, Mal Webb uses a world of vocal techniques, from pygmy yodeling to vocal percussion and plays guitar, mbira, slide trumpet and chromatic harmonica. Mal is a vocal adventurer and talented wordsmith who is also joined by the inspired musician Khin Myint.

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $12
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $10

    Fri 26 May 8pm
    FOX + WINTON + NIELD - Guitar Showcase

    FOX + WINTON + NIELD
    Three of Western Australia's finest guitarists come together for this showcase of finger-picking, dobro, blues and Celtic guitar. Andrew Winton, Simon Nield and Simon Fox share the stage to explore guitar. Between Winton's exciting dobro and acoustic lap-steel, Nield's percussive grooves and delicate finger-picking and Fox's Celtic fingerstyle, the night will delight the audience.

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $12
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $10

    Sat 27 May 1-3pm
    - PAN PIPE PROJECT
    Saturdays
    Have you always wanted to learn to play the pan pipe? Own your very own perfectly tuned pan pipe instrument? Eventually play alongside traditional Solomon Island pan pipers? This is a unique opportunity to access this wonderful music through a passionate teacher. Participants are required to purchase their own set on pan pipes at a cost of $120.
    FREE workshop series began 29 May
    For more details call 9444 9671
    Sat 27 May 8pm
    TRIO ALEGRA - Russia to Spain

    TRIO ALEGRA
    This dynamic group return with exciting new pieces from Russia to Spain as well as originals from accordionist Eddie Staszak. Trio Alegra plays an eclectic mix of Latin, French, Russian, Eastern European and Gypsy music, mesmerising audiences wherever they go. Featuring special guest tango dancers from the Juan Rando Dance Academy.

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $12
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $10

    Sun 28 May 6.30pm (doors open 6pm)
    A TASTE OF AFRICA - Africa Day 2006

    A TASTE OF AFRICA Celebrate Africa Day 2006 with an African fashion show and a line up of African dance performances. Featuring Grace Barbe, a music connoisseur from Seychelles, and her band performing songs from her forthcoming solo album, with Reggae, dub, African and Indian Ocean flavours. Mozambica dance from Ngoma, the Southsiders Band and DJ blazing Afro-tracks.
    Tickets at the Door $14
    Miguel and Mary-Anne Mon 29 May
    Miguel and Mary-Anne - SALSA DANCE CLASSES

    Come alone or with a friend and learn to groove Latino-style to the funkiest Cuban and South American rhythms. Beginners and advanced welcome.
    Contact Miguel or Mary-Anne on 9337 3812.
    $15 per casual lesson or $100 for 8 weeks (classes are ongoing)