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Rouseabout Records
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Creedence Clearwater Revisited
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Eric Bogle
Fiddler's Feast
Gary Shearston
Gordon Lightfoot
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Russell Morris

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Music Without Compromise

Artists:

Jenny Morris
Michal Nicholas
The Lovetones

Eric Bogle
Eric Bogle is roundish, shortish, baldish, fiftyish and Scottish!

An Australian resident for 35 years, and an Australian citizen since 1982, he is an internationally known and respected singer/songwriter and has been taking his music around the world for the last 25 years or so, in spite of warnings to "stop it or you'll go blind"
Eric is a warm and engaging stage performer, and his songs have the knack of getting straight to the heart of the matter with intelligent and well-crafted lyrics. His songs have been recorded by many other artists ranging from Joan Baez, Donovan, The Pogues and Mary Black through to our own late, great Slim Dusty. He has recorded 14 CD's so far, and is at present working on his 15th. Eric has been described as a bit of a living legend, a label which he is uncomfortable with, but, as he says, "it's marginally better than being a dead legend"...

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Eric Bogle
'Other People's Children'
Catalogue Number RRR39

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“Very much ahead of the pack”
Bruce Elder (SMH)

The "Master songwriter & performer" (Sing Out) returns with a brand new studio masterpiece...

As a songwriter, Eric Bogle has been acknowledged by some of the best - Billy Bragg, REM, Mary Black, Slim Dusty, Jeannie Lewis, The Bushwackers, June Tabor, The Furies, Tommy Makem & The Clancy Brothers, The Pogues and John Williamson - just to name a handful.
Rouseabout Records is excited to announce that Eric's new studio album ‘Other People's Children’ will be released in February 2006 to coincide with a national tour. As the title suggests Bogle is his usual brilliant political self, but also pays stunning tribute to Slim Dusty in ‘Tambourine Mountain’ and amongst other gems performs a duet with Colcannon's Kath Kraus. The album, produced by long time partner-in-crime John Munro is sure to fill the appetite of Bogle fans everywhere. Fresh from another successful tour of North America be sure to catch the master songwriter and performer in early 2006

Track Listing:

  1. Tamborine Mountain
  2. Hallowed Ground
  3. True Believers
  4. The Last of the Old
  5. Timers
  6. The Promise
  7. Tired
  8. Other People's Children
  9. A Good Man
  10. The Demon
  11. The Last Rodeo
  12. Thou Shalt Not
  13. To an Athlete Dying Young
  14. While I Am Here
Eric Bogle
'At This Stage'
Catalogue Number RRR38

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Live Performances including Eric's Introductions

Eric's most requested songs from the past thirty years including 'And the band played Waltzing Matilda', 'Leaving Nancy', 'No Man's Land and 'Now I'm Easy'.

This new 2 CD release features Eric’s most popular songs as well as some special rarities, and as always, despite the heavy nature of the subjects, Bogle retains his uncanny ability to hit you on the head with wit and humour.

Track Listing:

  1. Hard, Hard Times
  2. Now I’m Easy
  3. Birds of a Feather
  4. A Reason for It All
  5. Nobody’s Moggy Now!
  6. No Man’s Land
  7. Front Row Cowboy
  8. When The Wind Blows
  9. Lock-Keeper
  10. Little Gomez
  11. If Wishes Were Fishes
  12. Leaving Nancy
  13. Wee China Pig
  14. Safe in The Harbour                 
  15. Do You Know Any Dylan?                      
  16. And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda                     
  17. As If He Knows
  18. The Dalai Lama’s Candle
  19. One Small Star
  20. Introduction Song
  21. At Risk
  22. The Law
  23. Refugee
  24. Eric and the Informers

Eric Bogle
'The Colour of Dreams'
Catalogue Number RRR33

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His most political song collection ever...
Eric Bogle has scored more awards than hot dinners! His ‘And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda’ was in the top dozen songs of APRA’s 75 year Celebration and his songs have been covered by everyone from The Pogues to REM. Even Tony Blair chose an Eric Bogle song as his personal statement as an anthem for peace. This new studio album is the songwriters most political ever and addresses some real issues that dog us all including global greed, terrorism, drug abuse, world peace and more. Despite the heavy nature of the subjects Bogle always hits you on the head with wit and humour.

The songs address everyday and extraordinary events in our twenty-first century lives: drug abuse, infant sudden death syndrome, the eternal search for peace, the distressing global economy, child abuse, terrorism, reconciliation with our indigenous Australians and a heartfelt song about all refugees. Extending his interest in wartime Australia, Eric has written a song to commemorate the neglected role of the horse in conflict. As usual there is a little piece of Bogle history too and this time it is his visit to Gracelands.

The Colour of Dreams is produced by Mick Wordley and Eric Bogle and features:

Eric Bogle: lead vocals, acoustic guitar and backing vocals.
Dave O’Neill: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, fiddle, mandolin, bouzouki.
Jon Jones: drums and percussion
John Munro: acoustic guitar, backing vocals.
Kat Kraus: backing vocals.
Adrian Ferraretto: cello.
Mick Wordley: acoustic guitar, bass guitar, accordion

A proven seller nationally and his twelfth Australian album release.

Internationally successful performer including recent sell out Northern American tour.

Follow up to the 2001 EMI 5CD box set.

Booked as interview guest on the ABCTV7.30 Report with Kerry O’Brien.

His music currently used on national TV Landcare Campaign fronted by Jack Thompson.

Nationally distributed Community Radio Satellite special to over 200 radio stations.

National publicity campaign driven by Larrikin Music Publishing.

Track Listing:

  1. The Colour of Dreams
  2. No Resurrection
  3. The Koala Kafe
  4. As If He Knows
  5. Reconciliation
  6. Elvis ‘n’ Me
  7. Daniel Smiling
  8. Global Economy
  9. Care For The Land
  10. One Morning In Bar Harbor
  11. The Dalai Lama’s Candle
  12. Homecoming
  13. Ibrahim
  14. Elizabeth's Song
  15. Cradle To The Grave
  16. Soaring Free

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'Other People's Children'

"As a songwriter, Eric Bogle remains a genuine luminary. If nothing else, this first new collection in four years proves the man's potency with words is as sharp as ever. The set covers weighty matters pertaining to life and death, mostly the latter. The title track (about helpless civilians who get killed in "the myriad of nasty little wars") and 'Thou Shalt Not', which was written in the wake of the Beslan school tragedy, also hit the mark in what must rank as this great songwriter's best work for some time." (Tony Hillier, Rhythms)

"Bogle has composed another intriguing and challenging collection of songs on subjects about which he continues to be intensely passionate. This is not a CD to be greedily devoured in one sitting. Most of the subject matter demands serious reflection to appreciate fully the writer’s intentions. Bogle’s songs more than deserve this, considering his willingness to be so honest, personally revealing and unflinching in expressing his insights and opinions. This is a fine collection of songs for our time." (Jim Low, Folk Australia)

Thank you for sending out a copy of Eric Bogle's latest album. Great to hear some new songs from the man. The CD impressed me so much it was immediately promoted to the top of the pile and became my "featured album" on 22 January. It's a winner.
(Bruce Cameron, 2MCE)

"He writes words that are illuminated by simple but powerfully evocative melodies to stir the most inanimate soul."
Bob Crimeen (The Age)

"A Fresh sensitive take by a master songwriter and performer."
R. Warr (Sing Out)

"Eric Bogle can send you through a whole gamut of human emotions from deep pathos to gut busting laughter."
Russell Hannah (Trad & Now)

In short: Another classic collection from Australia’s premier story-telling folkie. THE man is a musical marvel. He has written hundreds of heart-wrenching, poignant, sentimental and hilarious songs, but Eric Bogle’s prolific pen continues to produce words and music so profound the ear is riveted to the loudspeakers from which they emanate. And almost every song on this new disc connects that ear to a heart bleeding with emotion. Other People’s Children is an essential acquisition for Bogle devotees.
4 Star Review, Bob Crimeen, (Sunday Herald Sun, 05/02/06)

'At This Stage'

"Bogle's songs sing of the real Australia and pull no punches even when he tickles the funny bones." Warren Fahey

"The finest live folk music recording to come out of this country".
(Warren Barnett, Australia's leading independent mastering technician)
 
"Although any "best of" releases are cop-outs, At This Stage is not. It is a fresh, sensitive take by a master songwriter of his best songs, all in one tidy package, with worthwhile, sometimes humorous, commentary on the discs. It also reminds you he's a master performer."
(Sing Out!)
 
"The importance of this particular two-CD set is that for the first time it offers Eric's witty and thoughtful introductions to each song. Anyone who has seen Eric in concert will recognise the hilarious, usually self-deprecating humour that brings so many of his songs alive. All the big ones are there including 'Matilda', 'Now I'm Easy' and even those cat and dog songs! This is vintage Eric Bogle live and kicking!"
(Trad & Now)
 
"At This Stage has just arrived - many thanks, a corker of a set - it'll get its first airing tomorrow on a brand-new Acoustic Harvest show!"
(Jan Nary, Bay FM)  
 
"I love the Eric Bogle live CD! I'm working on the Queenscliff Festival. Can you send me back a contact to book him to play?"
(Richard Moffatt, 3RRR)

"Excellent. I really like the way the talking and music are separated. Thank you for supporting Community Radio and I will certainly be playing tracks regularly on my Show."
(Laurie West, Equilibrium Radio Show - 3RPP, www.equilibriumradio.info)
 
"Eric is one of our favourites, the personal introductions are great and will make our show more interesting I'm sure."
(Barry Parks, Northside Folk)
 
"Love It & Play It"
(Keith McGowan, Magic 693)
 
"Thanks for the copy as Eric goes down so well on many of our programs."
(Tony Bates, 3WBC)

'The Colour of Dreams'

"The CD is packed with sixteen songs which explore and try to make some sense of the world in which we live. Eric Bogle’s willingness to tackle challenging subject matter and re-explore old song writing territory are to be admired. A thought-provoking, if at times disturbing, collection of songs that demand attention."
(Jim Low, www.folkaustralia.com

"One of our most respected songwriters, Bogle's new songs are some of his most politically charged, touching on terrorism, world peace, drug abuse, global economy and more. As heavy as these subjects are, Bogle has an uncanny ability to temper them with his unique humour and wit."
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"One of the best albums that Eric has done - a great mixture of humour, political commitment and raw emotion."
(John Funnell, 3WYN-FM) 

"70 minutes of unalloyed folk music pleasure."
(Bob Crimeen, Sunday Herald Sun)

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