Country with a Kick

Roland hails from Rockhamton Queensland and now lives on a farm south of Sydney. He is one of the few entertainers who bases himself at the keyboards. Roland has performed in 25 countries, been nominated five times for a "Mo' Award" and like Lucky and Bryan, was a Johnny O'Keefe discovery. "6 O'clock Rock" was Rolands first television show at age 15 and he has since made over 100 national television appearances in Australia. On the recording front, Roland is known internationally for his recordings, "Mule Skinner Blues", "Hello Josephine", "Birds & Bees", "Who put the Bomp" and his Gold Record, "Rolling with the Flow". Roland was such a success in Sweden, Stockholm and Malmo he was asked to base him self there and tour Europe. He did the same in Africa and the USA. Roland is a great favourite here at the Balgowlah concert.

Barry presented country music programs on 2 SER FM for ten years, and hosted a breakfast program on 2RDJ for four years, (which broadcast around Australia n the satellite network), and has been at Radio Northern Beaches for 15 years.Barry does a lot of charity work such as “Kids With Cancer”, Rotary, Fred Hollows Foundation, Meningococcal, Stewart House etc. He spends many hours each week in preparing and researching for his programs., his energies are propelled by a love for country music.”“I can’t play and instrument and I can’t carry a tune, but I love what I do and being able to help people by doing what you love is something very special”.Compering Festivals and Concerts is what Barry Williams likes best, and what he does well, as evidenced by his popularity in Sydney, and across the country.Barry travelled the east coast of Australia as MC for an “Old Time Dance Tour on the two occasions, with Geoff Evans and his orchestra, who played 90% country music.Barry was inducted into the Australian Country Music Broadcasters’ Hall of Fame in Tamworth in 2005. The Broadcasters’ Hall of Fame was inaugurated to honour and pay tribute to those broadcasters, past and present, who have played a significant role in the development and promotion of Australian country music through broadcasting.October 2006 saw Barry inducted on the Parkes “Roll of Recognition” board for his continued contribution of compering their annual Country Music Festival.Festivals he “comperes” include – Galston, Mildura, Tamworth, Bungendore, Parkes, Nanango (Qld) Hartwood, Katherine (NT) South Coast Festival. Local hosting includes Narrabeen Lakes Summer Festival and Belrose Carols by Candlelight.

Rosalie Mackay leads the way with her lovely group with their most intricate, entertaining and champion bootscooting dancing.

Rosalie and her team of line dancers have won an abundance of gold, silver and bronze medals at the Tamworth Music Festival so if you haven't seen them before - hold on to your hat - you are in for a very entertaining surprise! Who said it was easy!

Northern Beaches Country Music Club will be wishing Ray, Joe and Chris all the best in their quest to ride 45,000 klms through 30 countries in 180 days. Visit the website to read about their adventure.

What is the 'Big Blue Ride - 2010':

Starting on Saturday 6th March 2010 three riders will set out to ride their motorcycles 45,000 kilometres around the world in approximately 180 days or one big road trip essentially starting and finishing in Sydney, Australia, traveling via SE Asia, India, Middle East, Europe, UK and North America.

The campaign is to

:Promote awareness of Youth Mental Health, Youth Depression and Youth Suicide around the world and promote the Inspire Foundations' Reach Out program.

To get 'Men' talking about their issues; in particular depression.

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