Woodfordia Inc
presents
Winter Tour 2024: Coastal Queensland
featuring Quote The Raven (CAN) and Hailey Calvert (AUS)
ECMA award winning Quote the Raven, formed by Jordan Coaker and Kirsten Rodden-Clarke, is currently working on their third studio album, building on the success of their acclaimed albums “Can’t Hold the Light” and “Golden Hour.” As a three-time MusicNL group of the year, they seamlessly merge Americana-Folk Music with East Coast storytelling, sharing tales of a small-town touring band experiencing the world.
With widespread tours across Canada and dates in the US, UK, Australia, Trinidad, and Germany, the duo has graced prestigious festivals such as the Mariposa Folk Festival, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Folk Festival, and Stanfest. In 2024, Quote the Raven embarks on another adventurous year, enchanting audiences at the Port Fairy Folk Festival and Blue Mountains Folk Festival in Australia, along with the Orkney Folk Festival in Scotland.
Beautiful harmonies, chiming guitar, clever banter, and charming as hell! – Nick Spacek, The Pitch
In a world where there are a LOT of extremely good acts offering beautiful harmony singing, putting on a show BETWEEN songs too definitely gives Quote the Raven an edge in the entertainment efficiency department… – Heather Kitching, Roots Music Canada
…nothing short of exquisite – Canadian Beats
Hailey Calvert’s voice is never the one people expect to hear when she starts to sing, giving her the element of surprise early on in her performances. It’s that strong, breathtaking voice and achingly honest folk tunes that makes each audience member feel like they are the only people in the room to hear her stories. Those same song writing skills saw Hailey take out the blues category in the 2015 International Songwriting Competition with her song ‘I Won’t Forget About You’.
Growing up in a small mining town could have been musically limiting, but lucky for Hailey her parents were fans of artists like Eric Clapton, Archie Roach and The Police. Time spent passively listening to such legends sparked an interest in storytelling and the power of music. Later discovering her own love for Joni Mitchell, Amy Winehouse and Sam Cooke developed her unique sound described as ‘honest, thoughtful song writing with vintage soul vocals’.
She’s spent the last few years building a following as a solo artist both in Australia and internationally. Hailey has toured to London, Ireland and America including a performance at New York’s famed music venue The Bitter End. This Greenwich Village favourite has previously seen shows by Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder and Bob Dylan.
Hailey’s unique, expressive guitar skills and relatable stage presence have also impressed audiences at Woodford Folk Festival, Queenscliff Music Festival and Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival, as well as packed rooms all over Australia.
A much-loved player in the Australian music scene, Hailey is an independent performer making a lasting impression.
Hailey’s honest song-writing and emotive, yet flawless delivery draws the listener in like few others can achieve. She creates a connection between performer and audience I’ve rarely witnessed. – Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival director Colin Thompson
It’s rare to come across a voice so pure and captivating, especially in todays flooded scene of ever-changing pop idols – Brad Cameron, Rave
Hailey had the whole room in a trance with her intricate guitar picking floating underneath her strong, Natalie Merchant-rich vocals. This cleverly crafted song was a great opener, showcasing her strengths as a confident and intense musician. – Matt Schrader, Australian Musicians Network
Machans Beach, 2 July 2024
Machans Beach Community Hall, QLD, Yirrganydji Country Machans Beach Community Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Yirrganydji People. The Machans Beach Community Association was founded in 1949 and bought the land on which the hall now stands in 1953. With fundraising and local volunteer labour, construction of the hall was completed in 1960. … Read more
Daintree, 3 July 2024
Daintree Community Hall, QLD, Kuku Yalanji Country Daintree Community Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Kuku Yalanji People. The Daintree Hall was built by Arthur Zillfleisch & Co. in December 1956 and is located on Osborne Street, Daintree Village. The historic hall has been a venue for wedding receptions, concerts and other public … Read more
Cooktown, 4 July 2024
Cooktown Shire Hall , QLD, Guugu Yimithirr Country Cooktown Shire Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Guugu Yimithirr People. Cooktown Shire Hall is significant historically for its close association with public entertainment in Cooktown since the first decade of the 20th century. The heritage listed building is Cooktown’s only surviving public hall, and … Read more
Mount Molloy, 5 July 2024
Mount Molloy Memorial Hall, QLD, Muluridji Country Mount Molloy Memorial Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Muluridji People. Mount Molloy Memorial Hall sits in a tiny community and was built by veterans and community members of the area. It hosts various community activities and has very strong links with military history. The town … Read more
Irvinebank, 6 July 2024
Irvinebank School of Arts Hall, QLD, Bar Barrum Country Irvinebank School of Arts Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Bar Barrum People. The School of Arts Hall is over 100 years old and is the main Heritage Building standing in Irvinebank. Its history, together with the Old QLD National Bank, museum, museum residence … Read more
Innisfail, 7 July 2024
The Con Theatre, QLD, Mamu Country The Con Theatre stands on the traditional lands of the Mamu People. The Con Theatre is a small performance venue with an intimate feel about it. Festival of Small Halls returns to Innisfail on Sunday, 7 July 2024 with Quote The Raven and Hailey Calvert. Opening the show will be … Read more
Ingham, 10 July 2024
JL Kelly Theatre, QLD, Warrgamay, Nywaigi & Bandjin Country JL Kelly Theatre stands on the traditional lands of the Warrgamay, Nywaigi & Bandjin people. Festival of Small Halls rolls into Ingham on Wednesday, 10 July 2024 with Quote The Raven and Hailey Calvert. Opening the show will be local act Janae Pearce! Janae Pearce, a proud … Read more
Bloomsbury, 12 July 2024
Bloomsbury Soldiers Memorial Hall, QLD, Yuwi/Gia Country Bloomsbury Soldiers Memorial Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Yuwi/Gia People. The Bloomsbury Soldiers Memorial Hall was erected on land donated many years ago by a local Bloomsbury identity, Sgt Charles Dougherty, a returned WW1 Anzac, to pay homage to the district ‘s past servicemen. It … Read more
Sarina, 13 July 2024
Bob Wood Cultural Hall, QLD, Yuwi Country Bob Wood Cultural Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Yuwi People. Bob Wood Cultural Hall, a Bicentennial gift to the Sarina Community, heart of Sarina, has hosted everything from school dances, romances, fetes and recitals, even funerals. The first hall on this site, Sarina Shire Hall, … Read more
Emu Park, 14 July 2024
Emu Park Cultural Hall, QLD, Darumbal Country Emu Park Cultural Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Darumbal People. The Emu Park Cultural Hall is centrally located in the middle of the seaside township of Emu Park. Famously known for the iconic singing ship, Emu Park is a quaint but vibrant village that boasts … Read more
Burnett Heads, 17 July 2024
Burnett Heads Community Hall, QLD, Gooreng Gooreng and Taribelang Bunda Country Burnett Heads Community Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Gooreng Gooreng and Taribelang Bunda People. Moved, condemed and rebuilt, the Burnett Heads Community Hall has a long history in Burnett Heads. Housing numerous community groups and a community library, it is a … Read more
Hervey Bay, 18 July 2024
Urangan Community Centre, QLD, Butchulla Country Urangan Community Centre stands on the traditional lands of the Butchulla People. The Urangan Community Wellness Centre has recently been upgraded and extended to support the growing needs of the Fraser Coast to provide social programs to the community through the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre. Festival of Small Halls … Read more
Rainbow Beach, 19 July 2024
Rainbow Beach Community Hall, QLD, Butchulla Country Rainbow Beach Community Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Butchulla People. The hall was purpose-built 12 years ago to be an evacuation centre in the event of natural disaster or other emergency. The community managed to get the stage included so it could satisfy the community’s … Read more
Mt Mee, 20 July 2024
Mt Mee Hall, QLD, Jinibara Country Mt Mee Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Jinibara People. Mt Mee Public Hall is the central hub of Mt Mee, located on the Mt Mee main road. Heritage listed and situated in the township, Mt Mee is known for its breathtaking views over the Glasshouse Mountains, … Read more
Eudlo, 21 July 2024
Eudlo Hall, QLD, Gubbi Gubbi/Kabi Kabi Country Eudlo Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Gubbi Gubbi/Kabi Kabi People. Eudlo’s beautiful hall is the third iteration of this historic institution, built by volunteers in the 1950’s from timber milled at Olsen’s sawmill. In the heart of old logging country, Eudlo farmers regularly collected trophies … Read more
Cambooya, 24 July 2024
Cambooya Public Hall, QLD, Jagera, Giabal & Jarrowair Country Cambooya Public Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Wakka Wakka, Giabal & Jarrowair People. Cambooya Hall was built in 1909 and hosts functions large and small, including weddings, birthdays, classes and group meetings. Festival of Small Halls returns to Cambooya on Wednesday, 24 July … Read more
Marburg, 25 July 2024
Church of Christ, QLD, Jagera/Yuggera and Ugarapul Country Church of Christ stands on the traditional lands of the Jagera/Yuggera and Ugarapul People. Festival of Small Halls returns to Marburg on Thursday, 25 July 2024 with Quote The Raven and Hailey Calvert. Opening the show will be local act Greg McHugh! Greg is a local boy, born … Read more
Mount Alford, 26 July 2024
Mount Alford School of Arts Hall, QLD The Mount Alford School of Arts Hall was originally built in 1906 and has been a central hub for community events and gatherings ever since. Agatha Christie, the renowned mystery writer, once took the stage herself at Mount Alford Hall in 1922 and Mathew Pritchard (her grandson) attended … Read more
Austinville, 27 July 2024
Mt Nimmel Hall, QLD, Kombumerri Country Mt Nimmel Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Kombumerri People. Mt Nimmel Hall is the meeting house for folk living in Austinville, a secluded lush valley in the Gold Coast hinterland, nestled between Mudgeeraba and Springbrook National Park’s world-heritage listed Gondwana Rainforest. Mt Nimmel Hall serves as … Read more
Russell Island, 28 July 2024
Russell Island Recreation Hall, QLD, Quandamooka Country Russell Island Recreation Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Quandamooka People. As you disembark at the recently constructed ferry terminal, the Russell Island Recreation Hall will likely be your initial point of interest. In the past, Russell Island played a significant role as a primary provider … Read more
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Woodfordia Inc presents Festival of Small Halls Winter Tour 2024: Coastal Queensland featuring Quote The Raven (CAN) and Hailey Calvert (AUS)
Festival of Small Halls has announced that Canadian duo Quote The Raven and Australia folk singer Hailey Calvert will feature on their upcoming Winter Tour 2024: Coastal Queensland.
QUOTE THE RAVEN (CAN)
ECMA award winning Quote the Raven, formed by Jordan Coaker and Kirsten Rodden-Clarke, is currently working on their third studio album, building on the success of their acclaimed albums “Can’t Hold the Light” and “Golden Hour.” As a three-time MusicNL group of the year, they seamlessly merge Americana-Folk Music with East Coast storytelling, sharing tales of a small-town touring band experiencing the world.
With widespread tours across Canada and dates in the US, UK, Australia, Trinidad, and Germany, the duo has graced prestigious festivals such as the Mariposa Folk Festival, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Folk Festival, and Stanfest. In 2024, Quote the Raven embarks on another adventurous year, enchanting audiences at the Port Fairy Folk Festival and Blue Mountains Folk Festival in Australia, along with the Orkney Folk Festival in Scotland.
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HAILEY CALVERT (AUS)
Hailey Calvert’s voice is never the one people expect to hear when she starts to sing, giving her the element of surprise early on in her performances.
It’s that strong, breathtaking voice and achingly honest folk tunes that makes each audience member feel like they are the only people in the room to hear her stories. Those same song writing skills saw Hailey take out the blues category in the 2015 International Songwriting Competition with her song ‘I Won’t Forget About You’.
Growing up in a small mining town could have been musically limiting, but lucky for Hailey her parents were fans of artists like Eric Clapton, Archie Roach and The Police. Time spent passively listening to such legends sparked an interest in storytelling and the power of music. Later discovering her own love for Joni Mitchell, Amy Winehouse and Sam Cooke developed her unique sound described as ‘honest, thoughtful song writing with vintage soul vocals’.
She’s spent the last few years building a following as a solo artist both in Australia and internationally. Hailey has toured to London, Ireland and America including a performance at New York’s famed music venue The Bitter End. This Greenwich Village favourite has previously seen shows by Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder and Bob Dylan.
Hailey’s unique, expressive guitar skills and relatable stage presence have also impressed audiences at Woodford Folk Festival, Queenscliff Music Festival and Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival, as well as packed rooms all over Australia.
A much-loved player in the Australian music scene, Hailey is an independent performer making a lasting impression.
To download a high quality image, please click here.
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