The Nathan Beretta Band will be entertaining the blues music lovers at the Emerald RSL on Friday 15th March for this month's Red To Blue Sessions.

Be sure to gather family and friends and get along to hear this world class blues outfit.

Doors open 7pm with the music starting at 7:30pm

The RSL bar will be open and food options are available for order.

Tune into Red To Blue with The Webstar and Doc every Friday from 3-5pm on 3MDR.  Nathan will be popping into the studio this week and will perform a couple of solo tracks as a taste tester of what you can expect with the band performing later in the night.

Support Live n Local blues music at the monthly Red To Blue Sessions at the Emerald RSL.
Tickets are only $10 for MDR/RSL members/subscribers or $12...available on the door.

NEXT MONTH - Michael Charles and band - Friday 12th April

Tune Up 2.0 is in the works... But we need to hear from our local musos!!
A number of awesome 3MDR performer subscribers have already let us know what they'd like to see included in the next set of professional development workshops put on by us... Now it's your turn!!
This super quick (like seriously, it'll take you 5 minutes) survey will help us plan the types of sessions you want, and the experts we'll need to call out to, to make it happen.
Help us ensure Tune Up 2.0 is the best it can be!!

We finally have a fantastic Thursday morning breaky show!!!

Join Chris D with his show Tool Time, 6-9am every Thursday morning... Kicking off on Thursday 21st February.



What's Chris' show about we hear you ask...We'll let the man himself explain:
"Intro “TIME” by Pink Floyd
The intro song says it all!
Life’s not about sitting around on your bum and letting the time just slip away. Its about doing something, getting on with it, getting the full possible experience that life can offer before it's too late, not missing the starting gun; well I reckon so anyway.
So, this is a show about doing something, It’s a show about becoming a stronger, smarter, more successful person. It’s a show about self-betterment and self-fulfilment.  It’s a show about becoming greater than we currently are.
It’s mostly a show all about applying tools to achieve these lofty ends.
Sounds boring?  Well its not!
And just to prove it I'll jamb a whole lot of cool tunes in between the chatter!"

Sounds great to us!! 
Tune in and let Chris know you're listening; call the studio on 9752 5678 (when there's music playing) or text anytime on 04 971 02000!!
Keep up to date with all things Tool Time here

Emerald Lake Park will be filled with the sweet sounds of live music every Sunday throughout February!

Take some time to chill out every Sunday afternoon this February with Cardinia Shire’s Summer Music Series 2019 at Emerald Lake Park.


The free, family-friendly events are held in the Bandstand (between the café and pool) between 12.30pm and 3pm and provide the perfect vibe for a relaxed Sunday picnic!


This year’s Summer Music Series serves up four concerts featuring local performers selected by community partner 3MDR (Mountain District Radio):


•    3 February: Clint Wilson and the Velvet Valley
•    10 February: Cardinia Civic Concert Band
•    17 February: Babaganoush
•    24 February: Rich Davies & The Low Road

For all the information about each week check out Cardinia Council's website
www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/news/article/299/chill_out_with_our_summer_music_series_2019

Attention all lovers of live blues music!!!!!!!!!!!!
This month's Red To Blue Sessions promises to be a cracker with Chris Finnen from South Australia.
Gather family and friends and support live music in Emerald.
A local school will fire up the BBQ for some tasty treats as a fundraiser for their upcoming Human Powered Vehicle event.
Doors open 7pm with Chris Finnen kicking off the first set at 7:30pm
The RSL bar will be open for you to enjoy some liquid refreshment as you tap the toes to the tunes.
Tickets are only $10 for MDR/RSL members or $12.  Available on the door.
We hope to see you there!

After 27 years supporting community media, Barbara Baxter from the CBF Grants Support Team is retiring!

Barbara joined the CBF as an first Grants Administrator in 1991 after discovering her love of community radio at 3MDR (where she was a founding member). Barbara has provided grants advice and support for community broadcasters across Australia, while at the same time, juggling responsibilities as CBF's Finance Manager.

Over the years, Barbara has seen many changes at the CBF and in community media. Her dedication and commitment to supporting broadcasters has been unwavering. On behalf of the community broadcasters you have helped – thank you. On behalf of the CBF Support Team, thank you for your passion, commitment and dry sense of humour. We’ll miss you!

‘Barbara and I have worked together for 18 years now and it’s really hard to imagine the CBF without her. To be without her remarkable memory, her command of detail and her wry, wicked sense of humour. I could praise her strong work ethic, her complete reliability, her dedication and commitment all day. And, it would all be true. I will certainly miss her for that amazing contribution to the work of the CBF, but what I’ll miss more is the opportunity to spend so much time with someone who over the years has become a valued friend.’
Ian Stanistreet, CEO Community Broadcasting Foundation.
Source: CBF [https://cbf.org.au/farewell-barbara/]

Attention lovers of live n local blues music!!!!

Fabulous blues duo White Lightning will be kicking off the 2019 Red To Blue Sessions at the Emerald RSL on Friday 18th January.

Gather a group of friends and enjoy a great night of live blues music in the heart of Emerald in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges.

Doors open at 7pm with the tunes starting at 7:30pm

The Emerald RSL bar will be open and food options for ordering in are available.

Tickets are still only $10 for MDR/RSL members or $12.  Available on the door.

Support live music in Emerald and come along to check out White Lightning.  You won;t be disappointed!

Next Month - Friday February 8th - Chris Dinnen (SA) with Kevin Buckingham