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	News ABC Records to release CD of Jim Conway in 2008 Saturday July 12 The Harp Irish Pub 900 Princess Hwy Tempe, NSW 2044 (02) 9559 6300 http://www.theharp.com.au Door Charge is $20. Show starts at 8.00pm On July 12, 2008, at the Harp Hotel, ABC Music will celebrate Jim Conway’s long and memorable career spanning 40 years, by releasing a compilation CD of his work recorded by ABC Radio National’s Music Deli during the last 2 decades. Over the next few years Music Deli will be releasing a series of compilations of Australian musicians of particular significance, and this CD is the first of these releases that focuses exclusively on the work of one artist. Jim’s unique style has influenced generations of harmonica players, both here and overseas, and this style imbues his musical projects with a distinct quality and undeniable emotional power. *Music Deli Presents Jim Conway* showcases Jim’s performance with The Backsliders featuring Chris Wilson as special guest, The Brewster Brothers and Jim Conway’s Big Wheel. There are also tracks of Jim Conway with Jeff Lang who were brought together for a one off performance at the 2007 Blue Mountains Music Festival. *Music Deli Presents Jim Conway* highlights Jim’s flexibility; he can move effortlessly from a heavy pumping rocking blues in the Backsliders, to a sparse lyricism where every sustained note sends shivers up ones spine as in the opening of the Brewster Brothers ‘Do it Again’. The launch of *Music Deli Presents Jim Conway* at the Harp will be a memorable one, with Chris Wilson joining Jim and Big Wheel on stage to create some amazing music. The launch will be a family affair for the Conway clan with Mic Conway appearing as MC for the night, and hopefully joining his brother for a few songs. Jim and Mic’s nephew, Tamlin, will be supporting his uncle on the night. As an accomplished singer/songwriter, Tamlin is quickly earning a reputation as a truly captivating performer with his hybrid mix of roots, reggae and rock. Book early for this gig as The Harp is a small venue and this promises to be a big night. Big Wheel recording new CD Big Wheel recorded a number of new tracks it's long awaited second CD at Phil Punch's Electric Avenue in Camperdown. The last tracks will be recorded in March 2008 and mixed some time later in the year. The new project with the working titile 'We'll Get There", will feature original songs penned by master songwriter, Don Hopkins as well as Arne Hanna and Jim Conway. The release date for the new CD has not been confirmed but it will be available some time in 2008. Also scheduled for release in 2008 is a new DVD featuring Big Wheel at Wangarratta 2007 with special guests George Washingmachine and Ian Date. If you want to book your copy of this CD or DVD please send your details to info@jimconway.com.au and we will notify you when they become available. New Bass Player Stan Valacos joins Big Wheel Stan Valacos has replaced Paul Robert Burton as bass player for Big Wheel. Stan is a highly respected bass player who has fitted perfectly into the existing line up.

ABC Records to release CD of Jim Conway in 2008

Saturday July 12
The Harp Irish Pub
900 Princess Hwy
Tempe, NSW 2044
(02) 9559 6300

http://www.theharp.com.au
Door Charge is $20.
Show starts at 8.00pm

On July 12, 2008, at the Harp Hotel, ABC Music will celebrate Jim Conway’s long and memorable career spanning 40 years, by releasing a compilation CD of his work recorded by ABC Radio National’s Music Deli during the last 2 decades. Over the next few years Music Deli will be releasing a series of compilations of Australian musicians of particular significance, and this CD is the first of these releases that focuses exclusively on the work of one artist.

Jim’s unique style has influenced generations of harmonica players, both here and overseas, and this style imbues his musical projects with a distinct quality and undeniable emotional power. Music Deli Presents Jim Conway showcases Jim’s performance with The Backsliders featuring Chris Wilson as special guest, The Brewster Brothers and Jim Conway’s Big Wheel. There are also tracks of Jim Conway with Jeff Lang who were brought together for a one off performance at the 2007 Blue Mountains Music Festival.

Music Deli Presents Jim Conway highlights Jim’s flexibility; he can move effortlessly from a heavy pumping rocking blues in the Backsliders, to a sparse lyricism where every sustained note sends shivers up ones spine as in the opening of the Brewster Brothers ‘Do it Again’.

The launch of Music Deli Presents Jim Conway at the Harp will be a memorable one, with Chris Wilson joining Jim and Big Wheel on stage to create some amazing music. The launch will be a family affair for the Conway clan with Mic Conway appearing as MC for the night, and hopefully joining his brother for a few songs. Jim and Mic’s nephew, Tamlin, will be supporting his uncle on the night. As an accomplished singer/songwriter, Tamlin is quickly earning a reputation as a truly captivating performer with his hybrid mix of roots, reggae and rock.

Book early for this gig as The Harp is a small venue and this promises to be a big night.

Big Wheel recording new CD

Big Wheel recorded a number of new tracks it's long awaited second CD at Phil Punch's Electric Avenue in Camperdown. The last tracks will be recorded in March 2008 and mixed some time later in the year. The new project with the working titile 'We'll Get There", will feature original songs penned by master songwriter, Don Hopkins as well as Arne Hanna and Jim Conway. The release date for the new CD has not been confirmed but it will be available some time in 2008.

Also scheduled for release in 2008 is a new DVD featuring Big Wheel at Wangarratta 2007 with special guests George Washingmachine and Ian Date.

If you want to book your copy of this CD or DVD please send your details to info@jimconway.com.au and we will notify you when they become available.

New Bass Player Stan Valacos joins Big Wheel

Stan Valacos has replaced Paul Robert Burton as bass player for Big Wheel. Stan is a highly respected bass player who has fitted perfectly into the existing line up.