16th July River Festival

The Rockhampton River Festival is set to return 14-16 2017! Celebrate, create, congregate and consume at the newly revitalised riverfront! The Rockhampton River Festival is a free event for all ages, however entry fees apply to specific ticketed events throughout the festival.

WOMEN IN DOCS (Chanel Lucas and Roz Pappalardo) perform on SUNDAY 16th July. They are known for their raw, exciting, upbeat sounds, well-considered (and often humorous) lyrics, crisp, acoustic guitar and soaring harmonies. The act gather large, loyal crowds wherever they play – including all major music and folk festivals across Australia and the USA. Their music is reminiscent of the Indigo Girls and the Waifs, with a little bit of Dixie Chicks thrown in.

Originally from Townsville and Innisfail, Chanel Lucas and Roz Pappalardo, first sang their way into the hearts of the Australian music loving public in the late ’90’s with their self-titled EP from which the track, ‘Tin Roof’, was immediately playlisted by ABC radio, launching them onto the main-stage of the Australian music industry.

Key performances at South By South West, Austin, Texas; International Folk Alliance, San Diego and Memphis and Canadian Music Week, Toronto; 50 000 CD’s sold independently, 8 releases later has cemented women in docs’ reputation as as one of Australia’s most enduring independent acts.

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A new show from Roz

We are very proud of all of the work those in the women in docs’ camp do, both with the band and outside of it. And we want you to know about it! Roz (singer, guitarist and co-manager of the band) has written a one-woman musical about her family. Catch it if you can in Ipswich or Brisbane in the next couple of weeks. Details below…

ROSA – by Roz Pappalardo

PRESENTED BY THE QLD CABARET FESTIVAL

Trace one family’s history from Sicily to far North Queensland, in this new Australian love story in song by women in docs’ Roz Pappalardo. 

TWO SHOWS ONLY!

Sat 7 June, Studio 188, Ipswich, 7.30pm. Tickets and more info here. 

Sat 14 June, Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm, Brisbane, 9pm.Tickets and more info here. 

Queensland Cabaret Festival
Rosa by Roz Pappalardo

CD available now

women in docs’ latest album ‘Carousel’ is available:

– via iTunes (international) and

– at record stores in Australia (order through MGM Distribution).

CDs will also be available in April 2014 for our international friends via www.cdbaby.com .

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Gig announcement

MELBOURNE

Thurs 27 Feb, Wesley Anne (band room),

250 High St, Northcote, VIC

8pm-10.30pm, $15/10

With Sally Dastey

See GIGS for details. 

 

 

 

Album out now

 “lush melodies and captivating lyrics… a collection of new and original material as fresh as a temperate morning breeze… harmonies are note-perfect, the melodies invigorating… [the songs] are infused with a literary sensibility. Carousel… will probably make your day a whole lot more enjoyable.” – Patrick Emery, Beat Magazine, January 2014

women in docs release their third album and seventh release – ‘Carousel’ –  through Plus One Records. This is honest, effervescent, genuine songwriting from one of Australia’s most respected independent duos. Their refreshing acoustic music is a little bit folk, a little bit country, and a little bit rock ‘n roll. With international tours and airplay in USA, Germany, China and around Australia this duo know how to tell a story. They will change your day with this album – out now through Plus One Records.

From 7 Feb 2014 on iTunes and in Australian record stores through MGM Distribution.

Eumundi and Marburg gigs

This weekend we are performing in Eumundi and Marburg in SE QLD.

Hope you can join us as we kick off our Carousel Tour!

Fri 1 Nov, Joe’s Waterhole, EUMUNDI

Sat 2 Nov, Grottofest, MARBURG

See our gig guide for all the details.

 

 

 

Wintermoon in October

This weekend – 4-7th October 2013 – women in docs’ are at Wintermoon in October.  A fantastic camping festival in the rainforest 50kms north of Mackay in QLD, Australia.

We will have the full band there folk-rocking the stages – featuring Silas Palmer on violin and keys, and Geoff Green on drums.

Other acts include: Lily & King, Women in Docs, John Schumann & the Vagabond Crew (formerly Redgum), Mustered Courage, Hugh McDonald, Damian Howard, Rebecca Wright and Donald McKay, Hallelujah Baby and Loose Cannons.

There will be the usual large variety of colourful market stalls and other entertainment for all ages, including such exciting acts as the Woodenbong Fire Tribe.

Wintermoon in October provides a chance to unwind and relax in a beautiful bush setting, renew old ties, meet new friends, or just settle back on a hay bale and enjoy a program of some of the best live music Australia has to offer.

The festival runs from 4th – 7th October.

We look forward to seeing you there!