http://www.chrisjensen.pittsworthfm.com Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:40:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_113" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Have you been a Good Boy? Mrs Santa Claus with Chris Jensen at Beauaraba Lodge"][/caption] http://www.chrisjensen.pittsworthfm.com/2009/12/chris-encounters-mrs-santa-claus/ On the weekend of the 21st and 22nd of November some of the greatest bush balladeers in Australia gathered in Pittsworth for the annual Gidgee Coal Bush Ballad Awards (At the end of this article you’ll find a list of all the winners). The Australian Bush Ballad is a unique piece ... http://www.chrisjensen.pittsworthfm.com/2009/12/2009-gidgee-coal-bush-ballad-awards/ DANNY MCMASTER is Australia’s very own “International Comedy Impressionist” One of the world’s great comedy impressionists! His mum wanted him to grow up to be somebody. He grew up to be..…everybody! ‘HIS (MC)MASTER’S VOICES’ Alan Jones, AC/DC, Miss Piggy, Bob Dylan, Elvis, Joe Cocker, Ray Charles, Dr. Phil, Tom Jones, Bugs ... http://www.chrisjensen.pittsworthfm.com/2009/04/impressionis-danny-mcmaster-at-broxburn-bash/ When it comes to country music pedigrees, Dianne Lindsay can lay claim to one of the best. She is the daughter of Reg Lindsay and Heather McKean, and niece of Slim Dusty and Joy McKean. Family commitments resulted in Dianne’s music ambitions being put on the back-burner for several years ... http://www.chrisjensen.pittsworthfm.com/2009/04/dianne-lindsay-to-perform-at-broxburn-bash/ [caption id="attachment_89" align="alignleft" width="170" caption="Danny Salgado on “Luigi” Pittsworth 1984 (Photo by Daryl Doyle)"][/caption] DANNY SALGADO’s Rodeo career of “BULLS, BAREBACK and BULLOCKS” spanned 25 years. From his first “Out” in the National Rodeo Association’s (S. E. QLD) Dalby Rodeo in 1970, to his last “ Go ‘Round ” in 1995 at ... http://www.chrisjensen.pittsworthfm.com/2009/04/bash-buck-off-boasts-second-pittsworth-rodeo-legend/ [caption id="attachment_67" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Shane Connolly riding in Peco Texas"][/caption]Shane Connolly, Australian Rodeo Bull Riding Champion in 1982 and 1987, has offered to open T. J. Welding’s “ MECHANICAL BULL SHOOT OUT ” on Friday 1st May at 8:00 pm for “ Pittsworth’s Broxburn Bash.” This unexpected privilege has been ... http://www.chrisjensen.pittsworthfm.com/2009/04/local-bull-riding-legend-to-buck-out-at-the-bash/ Apart from all the regular fun of the festival to be enjoyed by all ages, this year we will bring back the “ FANCY DRESS ” competition with Junior (under 18 yrs ) and Adult ( over 18 yrs ) sections. Categories will be: 1. BEST COWBOY/COWGIRL. 2. BEST INDIAN BRAVE/SQUAW. 3. BEST BUSHMAN/BUSHWOMAN. 4. BEST ... http://www.chrisjensen.pittsworthfm.com/2009/04/pittsworths-broxburn-bash-fancy-dress/ Got an email from our American correspondent Terry Luxton of Springfield Missouri, if you haven’t caught up with Terry’s story he spent his formative years right here in Pittsworth, his earlier letter below will explain all. As you will read in Terry’s latest letter he’s been having problems caused by ... http://www.chrisjensen.pittsworthfm.com/2009/03/have-a-go/ Hi Peter, It’s a great song isn’t it. The singer is Graham Rodger. Graham is going to be at the Pittswirth town hall on Saturday the 14th of March for the Bushfire Appeal Concert, I had a yarn with Ros Scotney about it and the Regional Arts Development Fund. I’ll post the ... http://www.chrisjensen.pittsworthfm.com/2009/03/aussie-country-town/ Hi Chris We’re just listening to this song and it sounds like Slim Dusty, but my trusty confrere, Ray assures me it’s not. Are you able to tell us? Thanks Peter Ross http://www.chrisjensen.pittsworthfm.com/2009/02/singer-aussie-country-town/