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16-Sep-2019 11:53 AM
Skyscraper Stan LIVE 11 October
“Skyscraper” Stan Woodhouse is a songwriter lauded for his observational lyricism - a cocktail of wit and grit delivered in a versatile baritone.
Discover this lone troubador on the Nest stage as he crisscrosses the country this Spring.
FRIDAY 11 October 8pm
Tickets $20 at skyscraperstan.com.au
His debut studio album, Last Year’s Tune, received 4 stars in the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age. His sophomore album, Golden Boy, has just been released this winter.
As a touring musician based out of Central Victoria Stan spends upwards of half the year on the road. His regional tours have taken him to every state and territory in Australia. He has shared bills with artists such as Marlon Williams, The Troggs, The Animals, The Church and C W Stoneking and has appeared at major festivals around Australia. Since his first almbum release Stan has toured Australia, New Zealand and Vietnam, released a live album and written a song for academy award long-listed documentary 25 April.Originally classing himself as a country musician his earlier influences included pre-war blues, the Laurel Canyon songwriters, Nick Cave and Sam Cooke. Since arriving in Australia from New Zealand in 2009 The Drones, Peep Tempel and Paul Kelly among others have been added to the list.
“Skyscraper Stan Woodhouse is a revelation”
Sydney Morning Herald“Inspiration, talent and a singular musical vision. “Last Year’s Tune” is a truly rewarding listen”
New Zealand Music magazine“One part Nick Cave, two parts Hank Williams”
Sunday Star Times
Just as quickly as you think you have Skyscraper Stan and the Commission Flats pinned down, the sheet is pulled from under you”
Forte Magazine
“This album delivers on every level it is possible to deliver on… Last year’s tune, next year’s legend”
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10-Sep-2019 11:21 PM
Spring Kitchen Workshop
Spring Kitchen Workshop - Fermenting
Sunday 13 October 9am -12:30pm
In this round the table workshop, you will learn to make three methods of fermenting food and drinks with FarmHer, preserver, pickler and fabulously fun lady Louise Freckelton of Highfield Farm & Woodland.
After coffee and introductions we will make five different ferments from around the world that you can incorporate in your own kitchen. As you explore with Louise the why, what, where of these time honoured techniques you'll be inspired by health benefits and flavours, take home recipes and a range of skills to apply fermenting in your daily life.
Tickets $95pp include coffee and lunch featuring ferments you could serve up in a formal luncheon or family picnic.
Workshop spaces are limited to 12 so get in quick.Tickets available at Spring Kitchen Workshop
If demand exceeds we may run a second session. -
16-Sep-2019 12:15 PM
Spring Mountain Discovery
Wander through a Spring Mountain Season.
Taste, explore, discover this springs lineup of soirees and shindigs amid the natural wonders of Tumbarumbas big backyard.
There are gardens and films, films about gardens, picnics and degustation dinners in gardens, a garden workshop and a kitchen workshop, markets and more movies, book launches and live music, and garden produce in the menu and always a garden at Nest to dine in.
Our spring Nest is buzzing with discovery and we hope you can be part of it.
Tickets to special events and workshops at EVENTBRITE/Facebook - limited spots!
Tickets to Live Music at
Monique Clare & Joe D'Esposito
Tickets to Movies - Book direct at Nest 69482950
Anything else, give Laura@cafe-nest.com a shout