Nick Payne
15/01/2012 5:22PM
Hi everyone. Just a quick reminder we are playing two shows at the Tamworth Country Music Festival next week.
The shows are on the first Friday and Saturday of the festival and are both free outdoor shows on the streets of Tamworth. However, the most exciting thing is that the whole band will be joining us.
This will be the first time in Tamworth for our banjo player Richard Galluzzi, fiddle player Carlyn Chen and double bassist Paul Sun. Paul is even bringing his whole family with him to share the experience!
We hope to see you on the streets on Tamworth next week! Be sure to say hi.
Nick and Lyn.
Friday January 20, 2012 9:00PM – 10:00PM
Peel Street Stage near Bourke Street
Saturday January 21, 2012 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Touchwood Stage outside the Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre.
Nick Payne
13/06/2011 2:01PM
Winter has definitely arrived in dear little Sydney and whilst most of us are keeping warm by a fire (or a big heater) we’re keeping warm by rehearsing (and a big heater) for our next Orphanage Session.
Joining us this time around will be our dear friend Karl Broadie. I first met Karl through a mutual friend several years ago. This friend of mine was having lunch with Karl and some friends and knowing that Lyn and I were starting to put together a band invited me along. At a pre-determined time she said, “Karl - Nick is in a band”, and the conversation began.
In that first conversation Karl offered me sage advice and encouragement and after that we bumped into him regularly. When we started The Orphanage Sessions in 2008 Karl was on the top of our list of guests to ask to play - he gladly accepted. In 2009 we asked Karl to produce our debut album. He guided us through process of recording it in his lounge room, providing invaluable technical and creative input. The results were spectacular.
Karl is an amazing, empathetic songwriter which is reflected by the fact we’ve always had a great turnout whenever he’s played at an Orphanage Session. In fact, I’d say that the sessions are one of the best places to see someone like Karl play.
Great gigs are a combination of the performance of the artist, the enthusiasm of an audience and the intimacy of the space that brings them together.
And that’s what we’re looking forward on Saturday July 9 for our next session. Prior to that we’re also joining Karl as his guest at his Showcase Collection at the Bald Rock Hotel in Rozelle.
Details for both gigs are as follows:
Dear Orphans @ Karl Broadie's Showcase Collection
6pm - 9pm Sunday June 26th
Bald Rock Hotel
15-17 Mansfield Street
Rozelle NSW 2039
FREE!
The Orphanage Sessions: Karl Broadie + Dear Orphans
8:30pm - 11pm Saturday July 9
Mars Hill Cafe
331 Church Street
Parramatta NSW 2150
Tickets on sale at www.OzTix.com.au, and OzTix Retail Outlets as well as at the door on the night.
Please share this post with others and RSVP via the Facebook event at:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=154147601321435
Warmly yours,
Nick and Lyn
Nick Payne
5/04/2011 9:44PM
We've been rehearsing hard and are starting to get excited about the upcoming Orphanage Session on Saturday April 16.
Because of this we've decided to thank those who pre-purchase tickets with a free treat. Buy your tickets for The Orphanage Session through OzTix and we'll throw in your choice of:
- A free mug-sized hot beverage courtesy of the friendly folk at Mars Hill (remember the coffee is Brazilian and ethical), or,
- A free set of our stylish Dear Orphans badges - just the thing to make you look hip and happening.
This offer also applies to those who've already pre-purchased tickets via OzTix. Just turn up on the night and we'll sort it out.
To pre-purchase tickets for The Orphanage Session go to www.oztix.com.au or any OzTix outlets. Or click the big, blue button.
Read more about The Orphanage Session in our post The Orphanage Sesssions return for 2011.