Enjoy story-telling, swamp blues at The Presynct

Australian singer-songwriter Jodi Martin will mark 25 years in music with a special live performance at The Presynct in Nambour on Saturday September 20 as part of her Never Say Die! national tour.

Known for her poetic lyricism and heartfelt storytelling, Ms Martin will share the stage in a double bill with swamp-blues guitarist 8 Ball Aitken, who recently released a new album Night Bird with vocalist Taya Chani.

This will be Ms Martin’s first time performing at The Presynct, and she says she’s “super excited” to bring her show to the Coast. In the lead-up to her upcoming album, she has been releasing a new single on the 25th of every month as part of a long-running ‘album teaser’ campaign.

Jodi Martin and 8 Ball Aitken perform at The Presynct, Nambour, on Saturday September 20. Tickets via 8ballaitken.com or jodimartin.com.

WHAT’S on Day by Day in the Hinterland …

• August 6: Mapleton and District Community Association General Meeting, 7–9pm at Mapleton Hall. All residents welcome.

• August 6, 13 & 20: Genealogy Beginners’ Workshops, 9.30am–3.30pm, Nambour. Bookings: 5329 2315 or genealogysc@gmail.com.

• August 7: Nambour Chamber Coffee Catch Up, 7.45am at Nambour Showgrounds. Info: www.nambourchamber.com.au.

• August 7: Planet 9 theatre group meeting, 10am–12pm at The Playhouse, Maleny. Info: Jill Morris 0427 624 090.

• August 8: Trivia Night at Mapleton Bowls Club, 6.30pm for 7pm start. $15pp. Bookings: mapletonlibrary@gmail.com or 5445 7011.

• August 9: Community Fair, 10am–2pm, corner Landsborough–Maleny Road and McCarthy Road, Maleny. Email: youngfam@malenybap.church.

 • August 9: Pacific Chamber Players, 2.30pm at Palmwoods Memorial Hall. Tickets: www.pacificchamberplayers.com.

• August 9: Gregson & Weight Open Day, 8am–12pm at 159 Wises Rd, Buderim. Info: 5491 1559.

• August 9: QFA Div 1 Fixture, Hinterland Blues vs Noosa, Property Lane Oval.

• August 9: Montville Growers and Makers Market, Montville Hall, 7.30am-noon. Community breakfast, hot food, BBQ, handmade goods. Contact: montvillemarket.mva@gmail.com.

• August 9: Family Fun Day, 10am–2pm at corner Landsborough Maleny Rd and McCarthy Rd. Free kids’ activities, BBQ. Info: youngfam@malenybap.church.

• August 10: Maroochy River Country Music Club concert, 11am, ACMA Country Hall of Fame, Steggalls Rd, Yandina. $10 entry. Info: 0458 671 568.

• August 10: St Mary’s Church Montville celebrates its 111th Patronal Festival at 9am. All welcome.

• August 10: Nambour Rugby League A Grade Men v Maroochydore at Nambour Rugby League Club Field 1, 3pm.

• August 10: Pacific Chamber Players, 2.30pm at Cooroy Memorial Hall. Tickets: www.pacificchamberplayers.com.

• August 10: D2KD concert and workshop, 10am at Eudlo Hall. Book: www.trybooking.com/DDLWO.

• August 10: Maroochy River Country Music Concert, 11am at A.C.M.A. Hall, Steggalls Rd, Yandina. Entry $10. Info: 0458 671 568.

• August 10: Restoring Hope Parkinson’s fundraiser, 3.30pm at The Barn on Flaxton. RSVP: info@rhptherapy.org.au.

• August 13: Genealogy workshop, 9.30am–3.30pm. Book: 5329 2315 or genealogysc@gmail.com.

• August 16: Claptomaniacs play Clapton tribute, 7pm at Maleny RSL. Tickets: trybooking.com/DDIDP.

• August 16: WWII commemoration, 10am–3pm at Nambour Museum. Info: 5441 2119.

August 16: Maleny Historical Society, Maleny Mens Shed & Blackall Range Horseless Carriage Club. Community Garage Sale, 7 Bryce Lane, Maleny. 7am-12noon.  Info & Site Applications malenymensshed@hotmail.com

• August 16: QFA Div 1 Fixture, Hinterland Blues vs Sandgate (away).

• August 16: Nambour Rugby League A Grade Men v Caloundra at Nambour Rugby League Club Field 1, 5.30pm.

• August 16: Combo Garage Sale, 7.30am–12pm at Maleny Pioneer Village, 7 Bryce Lane. Stall bookings: malenymensshed@hotmail.com.

• August 17: Yandina Country Music Concert with Sandy Ann and Ian, 11am, Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Rd. Entry $10. Enquiries: 0437 191004.

• August 17: Picnic Among Friends, 1–4pm, Bicentennial Park, Maleny. Ceremony at 2pm. Info: Bronwyn 0402 107 830.

• August 19: Kureelpa & Dulong Community Hall AGM, 6.30pm.

• August 19: Mapleton Rural Fire Brigade AGM, 5.30pm, 37 Obi Obi Road, Mapleton. Info: Ian Evans 0499 883 019.

• August 19: Coffee & Chat at Genealogy Sunshine Coast, 10–11am, Petrie Park Rd, Nambour. Info: 5329 2315.

• August 20: The Big Bike Film Night, 7pm, Nambour Cinema. Tickets: www.bigbikefilmnight.nz.

• August 20: Genealogy workshop, 9.30am–3.30pm. Book: 5329 2315 or genealogysc@gmail.com.

• August 22–24: Sunshine Coast Caravan & Outdoor Expo, Nambour Showgrounds. Tickets/info: www.caravanqld.com.au.

• August 23: Cycle of Giving Charity Ride, Kawana. Info/register: www.scbtc.net/COG.

Jodi Martin

8 Ball Aitken