The Poms from Oz

Subject: The Poms from Oz
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 11 Jul 01 - 07:10 PM

No this isn't another thread about cricket. Have just come back from Cottingham Folk Club singers night and heard a wonderful group from Townsville (Queensland?) called Poms from Oz . There surname is Pomeroy. They are in the country till September and I think they may be at Wakefield and Chorley. Anyway, they sing excellent 3 part harmony and they did a fantastic song by Bill Scott called Hey Rain. If you come across them give them a slot as they are definitely one to watch.

Subject: RE: The Poms from Oz
From: GUEST,Willa
Date: 12 Jul 01 - 04:33 PM

I second all that Ickle says; think they're booked to do a spot in York soon, so catch them if you can.

Subject: RE: The Poms from Oz
From: GUEST,treaties1
Date: 12 Jul 01 - 05:09 PM

I third this thread the Poms were at Cleckheaton Folk Festival last weekend and sang beatifully in the Saturday afternoon Folk Club. Definitely worth booking

Subject: RE: The Poms from Oz
From: paddymac
Date: 13 Jul 01 - 12:32 PM

Glad to hear that they're good singers. Ya gotta love their sense of humor reflected in the stage name.

Subject: RE: The Poms from Oz
From: GUEST,chrisj
Date: 14 Jul 01 - 03:33 AM

I've heard the song done by various Australian singers(Jean Kirkpatrick?) and when you have been in FNQ when it rains you appreciate how evocative both the music and lyrics are. I'll be on the lookout for 'The Poms from Oz' when they return.

Subject: RE: The Poms from Oz
From: Bob Bolton
Date: 14 Jul 01 - 08:43 AM

G'day,

GUEST, chrisj: You are right about that FNQ (Far North Queensland) rain. I was up at Kuranda the year they hosted the National Folk Festival (Easter 1991?) and the whole weekend had drizzly rain - with heavier patches.

I made some wry comment about the weather, at the Kuranda paper shop and the girl there said "Well, it's always a wet Easter if there's been a 'dry' wet season." and I said "What do mean a 'dry' wet season? They had 40" of rain down in Tully a few months back!" She replied "That wasn't a wet season ... that was just a storm."!

Hmmm ... I'm afraid us southerners (Sydney) don't know what really heavy rain is.

Regards,

Bob Bolton

Subject: RE: The Poms from Oz
From: clansfolk
Date: 14 Jul 01 - 02:27 PM

Saw them at Chorley - nice bunch - loved the "glowing" necklace!........

We were going to sing "Christmas in Australia" at the Sing around for them but a knackered banjo + alcohol and nicotine withdrawal (and hunger pangs) dragged us away........!!!!

see 'em if they come to a festival near you - they're "dam good"

Pete

Subject: RE: The Poms from Oz
From: GUEST,Karina
Date: 18 Sep 03 - 09:49 PM

Hi Poms. I know you read this thread. Sorry I missed you at the Mad Ass the other night. Hope to catch up next time you are in Brisbane and buy your new CD!

Cheers
Karina

Subject: RE: The Poms from Oz
From: GUEST,John & Marie freespirit
Date: 19 Sep 03 - 01:03 PM

Hi Poms

Glad to hear you are having a good trip, try and get across to see us in the emerald isle at some stage.

Cheers

J&M

Subject: RE: The Poms from Oz
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 19 Sep 03 - 01:23 PM

I had a great short chat with the Poms at Saddleworth FF we were comparing signing as they have started doing a song in sign. Looking forward to seeing then again as we are going to a spot together