The new double set called 'The Chess Set' comprises two very different albums are now ready for release.

Disc one; 'The Descent of Age' features a completely new set of the gathered journalistic songs which have defined my work over the last ten years.

The stories look at individual lives of real Australians and seek to grapple with the lessons they may hold for each of us.

For those who have been at the shows as these songs have grown in public, the CD includes a strong emphasis on the songs that investigate the challenges of growing older and the acceptance and accomodation that the process often requires.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004 Merry Muse Folk Club Canberra For Details ring Bill Arnett on 0407 434 469 Polish White Eagle Club 7.30PM
Fri, 16 Jul 2004 Fri, 16 Jul 2004 Beechworth Town Hall 7.30PM, Beechworth Victoria With Karen Lynne, Bernard Boland and Neil Higgins
Sat, 17 Jul 2004 TBA Watch The Web
Sun, 18 Jul 2004 The Banfield Theatre, Philip Island 192 Thompson Ave Cowes Vic 3922 Please Prebook for this gig. Tickets and Details Ring Rick Banfield On 03 5952 2621


Fri, 23 Jul 2004 Clifton Hill Hotel, Clifton Hill with Karen Lynne and Brent Parlane Please Prebook for this gig Ring The Clifton Hill Hotel 03 9489 8705
Sat, 24 Jul 2004 Geelong FM Country Special, with Karen Lynne and Brent Parlane, Geelong Victoria $20.00 The Australian Croation Hall 101- 109 Seperation Street Nth Geelong 3215 Ring Ena on or 52721234 8PM
Sun, 25 Jul 2004 TBA Watch The Web

Thu, 29 Jul 2004 TBA Watch The Web
Fri, 30 Jul 2004 Dandenong Ranges Folk Club, Upwey For Bookings details contact Bernie Lobett earlobe@alphalink.com.au or on 0409 170 651
Sat, 31 Jul 2004 TBA Watch The Web

Sun, 1 Aug 2004 Jamberoo Hotel, Jamberoo near Kiama, 2PM

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Fri, 6 Aug 2004 Fri, 6 Aug 2004 Bathurst Folk Club The Panarama City Hotel Motor Lodge 8PM For Details Ring Bruce Cameron

Sat, 7 Aug 2004 Fundraiser For The Leukemia Foundation and Ron Drummond's Family Details TBA PUT THIS DATE ASIDE EARLY On August 7th we will be organising a fundraiser. The night will feature some auctions of Ronaldo memorabilia and the proceeds will go to Ron's family and to the Leukemia Foundation who did so much to support him and his family during the last year of his life.

It will be at The Harp Hotel In Tempe. Tickets are $30 each. We know that's a bit hefty but we need to raise some real money towards this cause. You can book by phoning Carol or I on 4788 1157 or email patdrum@lisp.com.au. If you come to no other show this year, please come to this one. You can always buy a ticket as a donation even if you can't attend.

Sun, 8 Aug 2004 Wisemans Ferry Inn, Wisemans Ferry on the beautiful Hawkesbury River, North West of Sydney 1PM

Fri, 13 Aug 2004 Tamworth The Pub, Gunnedah Road
Sat, 14 Aug 2004 YCW Leagues Club (Canambe Street) on Saturday 14 August, 6.30pm for 7pm start. Tickets are $25 each and proceeds will go to the Clark Centre, Armidale Hospital. Tickets can be ordered at the club by phoning 67725773.
Sun, 15 Aug 2004 The New England Club Glen Innes Afternoon Concert. For Details Ring John Hamilton 02 6732 3466

Sat, 21 Aug 2004 Ugandan Kids benefit, with Jimmi Carr and Afro Moses. Lawson community centre {solo} ;

Sat, 4 Sept 2004 Blue Mountains Refugee Support Group Benefit Springwood Civic Centre 2pm

Sun, 5 Sept 2004 Jamberoo Hotel, Jamberoo near Kiama, 2PM

All ably showcased by The Galston All Stars
Doug Boyd (piano), Andrew Clermont(fiddle), Chris Soulos (Bass), Peter Drummond (Drums),
Pat Drummond (Fingerstyle Acoustic) and Duncan Toombs (Electric Guitar)

Thurs, 9 Sept Canterbury-Hurstone Park RSL 8.30PM PM Hosted by Bob Howe & The Hillbilly Heaven Band. The Hank Williams Birthday Show (N.B. Pat is not on this Bill)
Fri, 10 Sept 2004 Galston Country Music Festival 'Artist Welcome Night' Glenorie RSL 8PM
Sat, 11 Sept 2004 Galston Country Music Festival Spectactular Galston Club 8PM
Sun, 12 Sept 2004Galston Country Music Festival, Fagan Park 9AM
Mon, 13 Sept 2003 Sydney CMAA Board Meeting and CMAA Industry Achiever Awards Dinner Canterbury Hurstone Park RSL Dinner and Show Tickets contact CMAA

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Sat, 25 Sept 2004 Gartleman's Winery, Hunter Valley The Feast of The Olives 11 AM
Sun 26 Sept 2004 Wisemans Ferry Inn, Wisemans Ferry on the beautiful Hawkesbury River, North West of Sydney 1PM

Thu, 30 Sept 2004 Canterbury Hurstone Park RSL Songwriters night 8PM

Sat, 9 Oct 2004 Karoonda, SA Football Club 1 hr north East of Adelaide For details ring ROSE 08 8578 1344

Tue, 12 Oct 2004 The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel, Port Road, Adelaide 08 8340 2634 8506 $12.00 Ticket Doors open 7.30PM for 8PM show

Fri, 15 Oct 2004 Folk Alliance Convention. The Folk Centre Adelaide
Sat, 16 Oct 2004 Folk Alliance Convention. The Folk Centre Adelaide
Sun, 17 Oct 2004 Folk Alliance Convention. The Folk Centre Adelaide

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Fri, 22 Oct 2004 Como Bowling Club Cnr Sandgate and Hensman St South Perth with Karen Lynne and Dave Lee Info 029397 0409 0417 949 963
Sat, 23 Oct 2004 QUEENS PARK THEATRE, GERALDTON Geraldton with The Naked Poets For Details and Bookings Ring The Theatre
Sun, 24 Oct 2004 Geraldton Hotel With Karen Lynne 2-5.30PM

Tuesday 26 October 2004 from 5pm ­ 11pm Meet the Poets at Rod and Kerry Lee's "Diggers Camp" at 160 Blair Road, Oakford WA.

Wednesday 27 October 2004 Australian Music Concert from 7.30pm ­ 11pm at Camp Wattle Grove Auditorium, Kelvin Road, Wattle Grove opposite the Crystal Brook Caravan Park.

Friday (evening event) 29 October 2004 Naked Poets Show from 8pm ­ 11pm at the Regal Theatre, Subiaco

Saturday (evening event) 30 October 2004 from 8pm ­ 11pm Naked Poets Show at the Regal Theatre, Subiaco

This event is The Naked Poets Show - a must see evening of hilarity and downright great entertainment. The Naked Poets have wowed Eastern States audiences with their unique and zany bush poetry show.  Come along and see Australia's Best Male Bush Poets on the night as well.

Cost $25.00 per person

For more information about ticket bookings, costs and venues please contact Rod Lee on 08 9397 0409 or email Rod at diggers_camp@yahoo.com.au

For all updated information visit the WA Bush Poets & Yarn Spinners Associations Home Page by clicking here.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004 Aust Bush Poetry Titles in Perth For Details Ring Rod and Kerry at The Diggers Camp 08 9397 0409 with The Naked Poets

Wed, 3 Nov 2004 A day of Bushdancing workshops Loxton High School Loxton SA 10AM

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Sat, 6 Nov 2004 Australian Fellowship of Australian Writer's Seminars, Springwood Blue Mountains 1 - 3 PM For details and Bookings ring Pat Allen on 02 4754 1420

Sun, 7 Nov 2004 Folk in the Foothills, Jamberoo near Kiama, 10AM
Sun, 7 Nov 2004 Jamberoo Hotel, Jamberoo near Kiama, 2PM

Sat, 13 Nov 2004 Almost Acoustic at Rozelle For Details and Bookins Ring Margaret Waters on 9698 2206 Tickets are both pre-sold and available at the door, and people can reserve table bookings. Rozelle Neighbourhood Centre, 665a Darling St. (Old Church near corner of the Balmain Side of Victoria Rd next to the Sea Breeze Fish Cafe - with the school on the other side with the grounds where the Rozelle Markets are held.

Parking - turn left at the first intersection (Commonwealth Bank on the corner)
and left again - there's a vacant block - free parking.

Best to be there 7.30 for an 8pm start.) Info: Food avaiable, B.Y.O.G. ~ usually second Saturdays, 8pm, $15/$12 (might vary), (concession includes NSW Folk Federation members) http://www.freewebs.com/almostacoustic/

Almost Acoustic
www.freewebs.com/almostacoustic
Rozelle Neighbourhood Centre
665A Darling St
Rozelle

(on the Balmain side of Rozelle - VERY close to the intersection with Victoria Road -
on the left in a former church set back from the road - next door to

Timetable

8.00 - 8.45 - Pat Drummond with Karen Lynne
9.00 - 9.45 - Ross Waldron
10.00 - 10.45 - Pat Drummond

Enquiries/Bookings - Margaret Walters - 9698 2206

Wed, 24 Nov 2004 Recording new duo album with Karen Lynne
Thu, 25 Nov 2004 Recording new duo album with Karen Lynne

Fri, 26 Nov 2004 Springwood Acoustic Club 9.00PM Springwood Civic Centre ( Back Function Room Entry at rear of building) Enquires Anne Ridgeway 4751 1864 Jeanette 4754 4893

Sun, 28 Nov 2004 Aristocrat Technologies Children's Christmas Party - Mutch Park at Pagewood 10AM - 3PM with Karen Lynne
Mon, 29 Nov 2004 Peter Drummond's Drum Clinic Chatswood. Enquiries Billy Hyde's Drums. Sydney

Sat, 18 Dec 2004 Daytime NB. The boat now Leaves from The Pier behind The Maritime Museum Darling Harbour NSW. with Karen Lynne

Daytime The annual Shoestring Harbour Cruise. For Bookings phone (02) 4788 1157. Tickets are $25 each (includes GST) we can provide a reduced rate for children The boat leaves from Pyrmont Bay Wharf at 11.45 am sharp . For Tickets ring us on 02 4788 1157 or fax us on 02 4788 1162 or email patdrum@lisp.com.au

Sun, 19 Dec 2004 The Everglades, Leura A beautiful day in The heritage gardens at one of Australia's most notable historic estates overlooking the Jamison Valley. All day event includes Pat, Karen Nigel Foote and Dawn Egan on Irish harp & Kate and Julian

Fri, 31 Dec 2004 The Chalet Guest House, Medlow Bath, NSW Enquiries :Jo 4788 1122 with Karen Lynne