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29-Oct-2019 11:06 PM
Paul West Cookbook Launch in Tumbarumba
With Paul in town for two days, we have a lineup of events to join in and celebrate the launch of his new Cookbook
The Edible Garden Cookbook & Growing Guide
For Paul West, a meaningful life is one built around food and community. In this new book, Paul shows you how easy it is to grow and cook some of your own food, no matter how much space you have.
Edible Garden Workshop
Wednesday 6 November
10am-11:30am $45Come and get your hands dirty with Paul West in a home vegetable gardening workshop that will get your beets banging and your celery singing! Ticket includes arrival coffee and light lunch.
Twilight Picnic with Paul
Wednesday 6 November
5pm- 9.30pm $140Return travel by small tour bus to secret forest location where your picnic feast awaits. Local wine, beer and cider paired with delicious dishes from Pauls Edible Garden Cookbook. Chat with the River Cottage star in the golden light amid the trees and take home your own signed copy of the book
Afternoon Tea Book Signing
Thursday 7 November
3pm-4:30pmPop in to Nest, grab a copy of this fabulous new book and have it signed by Paul over a spot of afternoon tea and a chat.
Edible Cookbook Launch Dinner Event
Thursday 7 November
6pm-10pm $115Come and hear Paul chat about his new book with a sumptuous shared feast celebrating the food, community and the good things in life. This special Nest Dinner event will feature dishes from the book, wine on arrival and a signed copy of Paul's new book.
Nest is stoked to have this likeable lad back in town as he shares so much knowledge, experiences, daggy jokes and stories of his life in cooking, growing, family, country life and the media. Make the time to hang out with us and Paul over these two days as he tours across Australia.
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16-Sep-2019 12:13 PM
Monique Clare & Joe D'Esposito LIVE 18 October
Monique Clare (The Maes) is joined by American fiddler Joe D’Esposito (The Railsplitters) in a mesmerising collaboration that draws on their diverse influences.
Friday 18 October 7pmClassical-folk-pop cellist and singer Monique Clare live in the Nest Cinema space, with a dessert supper included.Tickets $35 available here
Pre-show dinner and drinks from 5:30pm - book direct at Nest on (02)69482950.
Dancing between rhythmic cello lines, powerfully vulnerable vocals and heart-tugging harmonies, Monique Clare is an award-winning cellist and singer-songwriter. Since breaking out as a solo artist in 2017, her songwriting has become increasingly daring and potent, with hard-hitting lyrics and an unconventional brand of classical-folk-pop cello. Joe D’Esposito is a multi-genre fiddle player and improviser with infectious charisma. His work with The Railsplitters has seen him play Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Woodford Folk Festival and Celtic Connections.This duo brings together a shared classical training, obsession with fiddling traditions and a mutual love of Björk to deliver intricate arrangements of original songs and tunes
ART
All the way from Brisbane, Ingrid Bartkowiak Art will be painting throughout the show, reacting to themes from the music and the places they visit. Ingrid and Monique have a history of collaboration; Ingrid's artwork was the cover of Monique's debut EP, By The Stars. She'll have a selection of her incredible artwork displayed and available for sale on the night.
You're invited to unleash your wild creative side too! Paper, pencils and clipboard folders will be on hand for you to use and try your hand at live reaction artwork.
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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”
No Depression