[video]http://youtu.be/QItdEiLpJb4[/video] Clancy is a relative newcomer to the country music scene, having recorded his debut album “ Drive “ in Jan 2012. He has spent his life living and working in the bush as everything from a drover to an interstate truck driver and most things in between, as well as a few short stints living and working in the city. This wealth of experience soon shows when you listen to his music. “ Drive “ is a top shelf production, and with musicians such as Charley Boyter, Lawrie Minson, Hugh Curtis, Mark Rigney, Tony Wagner, Lindsay Waddington, Jamie Davis and Clancy himself, as well as backing vocals from Tyson Coleman, this is one album that will not disappoint !

Clancy’s Forte of songs include bush ballads such as “ Old Mates “ and “ Let em’ Go” that speak of a love of the bush and all that goes with it, to Intimate love songs such as “ A Walk in the Rain” which could only be written through experience. There’s songs that will make you laugh, songs that will make you tap your foot , and songs such as his current single “ Drive” with powerful guitar riffs that will bring out the air guitarist in all of us !

Clancy has been a regular Favourite at local clubs and music festivals, as well as making the yearly trip to Tamworth and other Annual festivals throughout Australia. His genuine, down to earth manner, as well as his unique writing and performing style, is fast earning him respect among his peers, and growing number of fans. His music can be heard all over Australian airwaves, as well as stations in the USA, UK, Denmark and Ireland to name a few.

No matter what walk of life you are from, there is a fair chance you will be able to relate to Clancy’s music, and there is no doubt the name “ Clancy” will be heard throughout country music circles for many years to come !

Visit Clancy Drive's facebook page https://www.facebook.com/clancy.drive

The Beggars find that space between the ancient tones of folk music and the sounds of modern Australia. Renee Stuart and Quinton all have a strong connection to the Australian land.

Renee was born on the family farm in Esperance in Western Australia. When her family was forced off the land by hard times her grand dad went back to cattle droving on horseback. A trade he had learned as a boy in Queensland. Her dad went to work driving long haul trucks.

Quinton and Stuart have also done their time on the road. They paid their dues over many years in touring bands traveling from the big cities to the country towns and outback communities often playing 300 shows a year in all kinds of venues from pubs, schools, community halls, theatres and when they were way off the beaten track they would set their show up on the red earth its self. When they were finished with the touring life they returned to Adelaide where they met Renee and formed The Beggars in 2006.

Their Aussie sound caught the ears of European DJs who introduced them to millions of listeners putting the band on top 10 charts across the E.U. Their stage presence and style have taken them around the world and continues to gain them fans in many countries.If you want to catch the band in Adelaide before we go we have a free show on Tuesday night at The Marion Cultural Centre.

Location: Marion Cultural Centre

287 Diagonal Road

Oaklands Park SA 5046

Contact: 08 8375 6855

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FREE EVENT ON THE PLAZA - TUESDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 2012

Live entertainment by Splash Theatre Company, Marion City Band and The Beggars,

followed by classic Australian 80's movie - Young Einstein.

5.00pm Splash Theatre Company "Me 'N Me Mate"

6.15pm Marion City Band

7.30pm The Beggars

8.45pm Young Einstein Movie (91 mins)

Food and drinks available to purchase.

Event link: http://www.marion.sa.gov.au/page.aspx?u=244&t=uList&ulistId=0&c=9792

Just posted a new video at youtube for our song The Whale.

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The Whittlesea Country Music Festival, held February 9 is a chance to come and celebrate Australian country music in Whittlesea, Victoria with a host of talented performers and a whole bunch of country style activities to boot.

This year the festival street party will be in Church Street, as per previous festivals, and in the evening there is a free concert to be held in Walker Reserve Whittlesea.

More information to be released in December

http://whittleseacountrymusicfestival.com.au/

• Entertainer of the Year - Blake Shelton
• Album of the Year - Chief, Eric Church
• Song of the Year - Over You, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert
• Single of the Year - Pontoon, Little Big Town
• Male Vocalist of the Year - Blake Shelton
• Female Vocalist of the Year - Miranda Lambert
• New Artist of the Year - Hunter Hayes
• Vocal Duo of the Year - Thompson Square
• Vocal Group of the Year - Little Big Town
• Musician of the Year - Mac McAnally
• Music Video of the Year - Red Solo Cup, Toby Keith
• Musical Event - Feel like a Rock Star, Kenny Chesney duet with Tim McGraw

Blake Shelton was the big winner at the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, picking up three trophies including the coveted entertainer of the year prize.

Shelton, a coach on the US version of The Voice, also won male vocalist of the year for a third consecutive time.

He shared song of the year with his wife, fellow singer Miranda Lambert, for their ballad Over You.

Country legend Willie Nelson was also presented with a lifetime achievement award at the Nashville ceremony.

Shelton's entertainer of the year award came as a surprise in a category that also saw previous two-time winner Taylor Swift, four-time winner Kenny Chesney, 2010 winner Brad Paisley and Jason Aldean nominated.

His last album, Red River Blue, was released in July 2011, however he has seen his profile and popularity soar since appearing on NBC's The Voice.

"Man! Entertainer of the year? What are you talking about?" he said.

"I know I am not out there on the road as much. I don't know how this happened. I know I have a side job, but country music is still what I love doing."

Lambert also won female vocalist of the year for a third successive time.

Between them, the husband and wife team took home a third of all the awards on offer.

The other multiple award-winner was Alabama quartet Little Big Town who picked up vocal group of the year and single of the year for their hit Pontoon.

Eric Church won album of the year for his record Chief, while Toby Keith won music video of the year for his hit novelty record, Red Solo Cup.

Mac McAnally was named musician of the year and 21-year-old Hunter Hayes took home the prize for best new artist.

Another husband and wife team, Thompson Square, took home the award for best vocal duo - ending Sugarland's five-year run in that category.

"Can you believe we were singing for tips for eight years down on Broadway and now we've won this award? It's one of the most wonderful nights of our lives so far," Keifer Thompson told reporters backstage.

Despite being nominated for three awards, Swift left empty-handed.

The ceremony - hosted by Carrie Underwood and Paisley, also saw performances by Swift, Dierks Bentley, The Band Perry, Aldean, the Zac Brown Band and Kelly Clarkson.