The special show will be opened by up-and-coming Sydney-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Amy Nelson.

Early bird tickets $12 - available now from Cedar Bar. $15 at the door. Doors open 7.30pm for a 8pm start.

The 2018 Folk Alliance Australia 'Young Artist of the Year', soulful and honest, multilingual singer-songwriter STAV. (@soundofstav) shares her story of migration with bursts of rhythmic fire and soaring melodies.

Singer/songwriter Danny Ross has been playing music for more than half his life, but he appears to have had a wavering commitment. Ross fell in love with music in the mid-'90s at the age of ten, but didn't release his first EP until 2009; he had a major breakthrough as a finalist on the 2013 series of The Voice; and he recently re-emerged with the single We Are Songs, Equipped with a prodigious folk-blues guitar style, dry wit and diverse songwriting, it's a set of music to remember.

Free but must book

Dorrigo Folk and Bluegrass Festival Inc. are delighted to present Kavisha Mazzella, a composer, singer-songwriter, folklorist, activist and choir leader, at the Megan Hall on Friday March 22.

Kavisha will be supported by Andrew Clermont, an inspiring chameleon of many instruments. Kavisha, an ARIA award winning singer songwriter enjoys crossing musical boundaries and creating community experiences in her shows. She first came to national attention with her appearance in the Franco Di Chiera documentary Joys Of The Women in 1993.

Drawing on her rich multicultural heritage she creates contemporary songs with haunting melody and lyrical depth. While her early influences come from the singer songwriter tradition of the likes of Sandy Denny,Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen, over time due to her passion for Italian regional folk song,she has absorbed influence from the East with its modal tones and ecstatic singing styles of Indian, Arabic, Southern Italian and Gypsy influenced song and links these with western folk music influences. Other influences that have made an impression on Kavisha's music are her interest in meditation and mysticism through the teachings of Osho ,Sufi ,Tibetan Buddhist Masters and Advaita teachings.

The concert will begin at 7pm. Costs are $28.00 and $10.00 for school kids. Please bring the correct amount in cash. Bookings through Bridget 0428 415 078 or 02 6657 1224.

A soulful and sassy package of blues and roots. Bonnie Kay, a contemporary American singer/songwriter from Philly who landed in Australia via Tokyo, uses acoustic, finger-picking, slide-guitar techniques, plus a voice reminiscent of blues icon Bonnie Raitt's, to deliver her own red-hot, sexy sound.

Add Wayne Rigby on saxophone and flute, Catherine Golden on double bass, Luke Herbert on drums, Kaiki Suzuki on trumpet and Nic Lewis on electric guitar and it's a Bonafide Band with a capital B. That, there, is the triple truth, Ruth!

Free.

All the way from Co. Clare, Ireland, the prodigiously gifted Susan O'Neill's soulful & husky-voiced performances are truly something to behold. Using guitar, harmonica, trumpet and a loop pedal, Susan delivers a timeless and powerful blend of the old & new. Her inspirational fusion of soulful Irish folk & her own acclaimed original material makes for an entertaining & enchanting musical experience.  $24.

Four years on the road, from shaking up crowds when busking on streets to the big venues of Australia's East Coast, strongly inspired by the roots reggae, Kimmy & Crew resonates the positivity that claims. Good at play-on-words, Kimmy, the leader Brazilian singer, raise the flag of love and respect, spreading his message through the Reggae Music with original classic reggae songs enrich.

With a unique and charismatic vibe summed to an energetic presence on stage, Kimmy, side by side with the crew, captures something truly special in a diversity of instrumentation and clarity of sound, delivering one of the truest and vivacious reggae concerts around the area today.

Free.

The Shufflemen are back for monthly Sunday sessions at No.5 Church St Bellingen, starting this Sunday afternoon March 24 from 4 to 7 pm.

Free Entry. Special opening set with solo guitarist Jackson Simon who grew up in Bellingen and has been playing music for 15 years, performing and busking in Australia, Canada and America.

Utilising loop technology he creates interesting rhythm textures to accompany his original compositions.

The Shufflemen are a guitar, harmonica, bass & drums blues band playing a mixture of originals and covers with passion and  enthusiasm.

A full evening of contemporary music is on the bill in Bellingen, this Sunday as a fundraiser to support religious education at Bellingen and Dorrigo High Schools.

An Autumn Evening of Music will run from 4pm to 8pm at St Margaret's Anglican Hall.

Musos on the bill include Josh McGovern, High Lonesome, The Resonator Brothers and Downstream Twice.

Local resident Andrew Frost (better known as Frosty) has accepted the role of SRE teacher at both schools and begins his tenure on April 30.

The SRE project at both schools is independently funded by a local inter church group, Waterfall Way Christian Education Committee. The committee has operated successfully for more than three years under protocols laid down by the NSW Department of Education.

Sunday's entertainment includes a sausage sizzle, cold drinks, light refreshments and tea and coffee on sale.  Tickets are $10, families $25.  It is ideal family entertainment, children are welcome and the night will be alcohol and drug free.  For further information, contact Laurell Woolhouse at 0413105686