Supporting the Recovery
It’s just over three months since fires raced through the Bunyip State Park, and impacted on our neighbouring communities to the north east. Twenty-nine homes were destroyed, along with numerous sheds, over 500 km of fencing and many more properties. People lost their homes, their livelihood, tools, hay and much more. With winter now set in, there is still a long way to go along that journey of recovery for all those people impacted.
Those of us spared from this disaster, are grateful as always for the courageous and selfless work of our local CFA brigades, and brigades that travelled some distances to fight the flames. We also appreciate the efforts of the Forest Fire Management Teams.
An opportunity is being provided for people to contribute financially to those who have suffered from the fires, by attending an upcoming extraordinary afternoon of music.
Further donations can be given through the trybooking site
Upcoming Extraordinary Afternoon Event
Saturday, 3 August 2019
Featuring: The Dusty Millers, The Swamp Dogs, & The Maryknoll Fire Choir
The Dusty Millers is a unique collaboration of three intimately connected and highly respected voices:
Lisa Miller-9-time Aria nominated renowned singer-songwriter
Tracey Miller-soul jazz queen, Director Maryknoll Fire Choir 4 years and
Loretta Miller– Lead singer, Jazz Party;4 world tours with "Clairy Browne & The Bangin' Rackettes".
Each of these women are established artists in their own right. Their distinctive voices blend to create a rare and very moving sound with their perfect three part harmonies, and giving classic songs a beautiful twist, and breathing new life to some of Lisa and Tracey's original songs.
They will be joined on stage by one of Melbourne’s finest guitarists, Sam Lemann.
More Info and videos here:
https://dustymillers.bandcamp.com/track/midnight-rider
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=49&v=Dg1-_Tpasbg
This concert has come about because of Tracey’s association with the people of Maryknoll through the Choir, At the time of the fires, she offered The Dusty Millers to perform free of charge at a benefit for those effected.
The Swamp Dogs: a Gippsland band featuring an eclectic set of music and infuse their own flavour from rollicking foot-tappers to beautiful ballads.
Band Members: Greg Mackinnon - Rythym guitar; Chris Page - Lead guitar/lap steel/harmonies; Kingsley Price - Keys/Fiddle; Andy Clementson – Bass; Peter Koryn – Drums; Bones Mackinnon -Vox
Websites: https://www.facebook.com/thaswampdogs/
https://www.theswampdogs.rocks/
The Maryknoll Fire Choir: established in 2012 initially under the guidance of Tracey Miller, and now being directed by Clancye Milne
All funds raised will go to supporting those who have been impacted by the recent Bunyip State Park fires, with the assistance of the Community Bushfire Recovery Centre, Tonimbuk.
For further information: Bones Mackinnon 0418 429 025 e:bonesy.mackinnon@gmail.com
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