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The launch for the book was incredibly well attended by many old friends and musicians and artists among them. Never ha d a night like it really. Martin Hughes from Affirme Press and Warren Costello from Liberation introduced the night, and me, in a very formal way which was quite touching for us. Introduced to media and artistic people as musicians and an author of interest and integrity. It meant a lot.
Elizabeth McCarthy who co presents "BLB" with me on RRR then gave an introduction to me that was equally impressive. More from a friend and comrade. It meant a lot as she is definitely from "the new world". By that I mean comrades and friends we have worked and associated with over the last decade rather than from the distant past.
We then sat about having a few glasses of water in the bar. Feeling great.
The previous morning I had been a guest on RRR and then went on "THE CIRCLE" on Channel 10 which is an afternoon how presented by women. Like all stalk appearances, it was a bit like an alien abduction. The bright lights come down and you lose track of twenty or so minutes of your life.
The producer was in the Green Room, trying to sort out what I could talk about and how I could interact with the hosts. He mentioned someone from The Scissor Sisters. I said I didn't know squat about that act. He was very nice and not at all trying to make me do anything I didn't want to. He asked if I would dance on , doing a bit of a "mash up" as he had read that I liked hop hop.I said that I had only one gear and it was what he was getting as he spoke to me. He laughed and appreciated that.Chrissie Francis, Yumi Stynes, Kate Ceberano and Glenn Robbins were the hosts. I always feel the hosts are the most nervous in these types of situations. I can control the tempo.
Looking forward to ore shows and readings over the next couple of months.
Harry Howard and the N.D.E. album in the can. Started to learn the clarinet.(Well it took me half a day to get a note and I'm enjoying the feel of it)
Thursday 14th April
Reading 6pm House of Refreshment Level 1, Abbotsford Convent, Heliers St
Abbotsford VIC 3067 p. 03 9419 5255
Dave Graney appearing as part of a group of musicians for INTERNATIONAL RECORD STORE DAY at Basement Discs in Melbourne.
Thursday 28th April
12.45pm -1.15pm The Wheeler Centre
Topic: “Will the social networks bring back an interest in the future/ the unknown?”
176 Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne 3000 (03) 9094 7800
6.30pm Reading at Readings, St Kilda .
112 Acland St, St Kilda
Saturday 30th April
1-2pm - Reading at TITLE
Sydney Rd Brunswick
5-6pm Williamstown Literary Festival
Old Council Chamber @ Williamstown Town Hall,
Ferguson Street, Williamstown
Thursday 5th May - Bended Elbow- GEELONG.
Friday 6th May- Bended Elbow - Ballarat.
May 7th - Northcote Social Club _ "ROCK"N"ROLL IS WHERE I HIDE" cd LAUNCH with special guests Go Go Sapien.
12th May - appearing on the Marngrook footy show.
Saturday 14th May- the Republic Bar- Hobart
18th May- Sydney Writers festival - READING/appearance at the SEYMOUR CENTRE 7pm.
Thursday 19th May
3pm Better Read Than Dead Book Signing
265 King St, Newtown
19/05 Thursday - Notes, Newtown
20/05 Friday - The Vault, Windsor
21/05 Saturday - Coogee Diggers
22/05 Sunday - Clarendon Guesthouse-- Katoomba
Monday May 23rd. POPCORN TAXI with Dave Graney- Bondi Event Cinema- Bondi Junction.
Monday 23rd May
7.30pm Ariel Booksellers Launch.
42 Oxford Street PADDINGTON NSW 2021
26/05 Thursday Lizotte’s – Dee Why
27/05 Friday Lizotte’s – Kincumber
Saturday 28th May
2pm Reading @ McClean’s Booksellers
69 Beaumont Street, Hamilton NSW 2303 p. 02 4969 2525
http://www.macleans.indies.com.au
www.lizottes.com.au
28/05 Saturday Lizotte’s - Newcastle
www.lizottes.com.au
Monday 30th May
Maitland Library READING
480 High Street, Maitland
Thurs 2nd June Gollan Hotel 73 Keen st Lismore (solo show)
Friday 3rd June Jubilee Hotel - 470 st pauls terrace fortitude valley Brisbane
Saturday 4th June SOL BAR, Maroochydore QLD
Sunday 5th June- Great Northern - Byron bay-Ph: 02 6685 6454
Friday 17th June Westernport Hotel - San Remo Victoria
Saturday 18th June- Baha Tacos - Rye Victoria
Friday 24th June the Loft Warrnambool Vic
Sat 25th June- the Wheatsheaf Hotel - Adelaide
Sunday 26th June- Semaphore Workers Club- SA
Thursday 30th June- Transit Bar - Canberra
Sunday 3rd July- Williamstown RSL