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3MDR's Big Gig 2017!!

9/6/2017

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3MDR End of 2015 Get Together

11/23/2015

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2015 is coming to a close...
And yes, we agree, where did the year go!!??

Anyway, on Sunday 13th December, we are holding a BYO everything BBQ to celebrate the year that has been our 30th Birthday and look forward to 2016 and all that it will bring!!

We will be situated at Gazebo 4 (see attached map)
at Emerald Lake Park from 11am till dark.
So, please come and join us for fun and games in the sun...

Everyone welcome!!

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National Volunteer Week

5/13/2015

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This week is National Volunteer Week, a time when all volunteers are to be celebrated and valued... even more than normal!!

3MDR is a nearly wholly volunteer run organisation, so it goes without saying that WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS!!!!

Without them the station would simply not exist.

So.. we would like to say a MASSIVE THANK-YOU to all our presenters, sound techs, admin peeps, fresh air crew, work experience students, board of management and everyone else who helps out!!!

You guys are THE BEST!!!

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Military Memorabilia Exhibition

4/23/2015

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Local military historian Steve Hedger has put together a comprehensive military exhibition, that will be open for viewing this Sunday 26th April at Cockatoo Community Hall. Steve will be interviewed on Community Outlook this weekend, as part of the ANZAC Day edition of the program
(Community Outlook airs every Saturday from 1pm-2pm).

Steve is a military historian who has had an interest in military history for 40 years. He has been collecting militaria for 40 yrs and his collection spans from the Boer War of 1899 to the present day. Steve's ultimate aim is to try and start a War Museum in Victoria that anyone can visit and spend a day looking at its history. He has a collection of over 2,000 military history books and has been fortunate to have bought most of his collection. However, he has also had a little bit donated by people who have things stored at home from their father or grandfather and have been unsure what to do with them. As an example he has three World War I maps dated 1918, brought back from France by an Australian Soldier. As they were still in the trenches after the Armistise, he also has a Xmas dinner menu from Xmas 1918, where the 55th Heavy Battery printed a menu for their troops. Steve also has a National Service ballot card for a friend who was told to get ready in case he was required to train for Vietnam and a soldier's rules of engagement for the East Timor and Iraq operations. He has a captured Taliban ammunition vest and a captured portrait of Saddam Hussein. These are just a few interesting items from the collection, that is surely a must see for this 100th Anniversary of Gallipoli ANZAC weekend.

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Harmonica Riff Raff Special this week...

2/23/2015

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This week on Harmonica Riff Raff...

Old Shep interviews Chris Blanchflower, harp player from Country Radio. They chat about how Chris learnt his craft, his early bands in the UK, the formation of Country Radio, their hit Gypsy Queen, Sunbury, his unique style and what happened after Country Radio.

Keep your ears out for tracks from Country Radio featuring Chris on harmonica... Fleetwood Plain, Gypsy Queen, Wintersong & more.

Keep on Chooglin'

Old Shep

Listen in on Wednesday 5pm-7pm.

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A Mountain of Sound 2014 Launch

2/16/2015

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A Mountain of Sound 2014 is being officially launched at Kelly's Bar & Kitchen in Olinda, on 1st March 2015 from 1-5pm.

Get along and enjoy wonderful tunes from a selection of the artists from the CDs...
Lloyd Spiegel, Kathleen Snowball, Khristian Mizzi, Kate Crowley, Michael Waugh, Michelle Chandler, Tony J King, Nathan Varga and Jack & Rudy.

This is a free event to celebrate another successful 3MDR music project!!

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Harmonica Riff Raff Special

2/2/2015

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This week on Harmonica Riff Raff -
Wednesday 4th Feb from 5 - 7pm...

Old Shep has a chat with Steve Williams from the John Farnham Band about playing harmonica in and with a band.   Hear about Steve's experiences playing with one of Australia's best known and well loved performers.

They will also be exploring an old blues standard and Steve gives a lesson on the blues basics he uses in it, so make sure you've got your harmonica ready to go!

                                               Plus a harmonica jam at the end!!!!

                                               Keep On Chooglin
                                               Old Shep

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Live Music on Uncut & Unsigned 21st Jan

1/19/2015

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Tune into Uncut & Unsigned this week (11am-1pm Wednesday 21st Jan) to hear Shane Papatolicas play live with Tony.
Shane is a 3MDR Performer Subscriber and you can find out more information about him by clicking on the following two links...

https://www.facebook.com/shanepap

https://www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/shane-papatolicas

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A Mountain of Sound 2014 is here!!!!

1/19/2015

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A song for each week of the year, all recorded live at 3MDR Mountain District Radio 97.1fm

With over 50 tracks from an enchanting collection of local artists, 3MDR’s Mountain Of Sound 2014 is a must have for all music fans!! There is something for everyone on this triple cd collection… Check out the sampler via our SoundCloud link on 3mdr.com and then glide on over to the shop tab on the website to secure your copy today!!

MOS 2014 was generously sponsored by:

Bell Real Estate, Dex Audio, Helloworld Belgrave, Cameo Cinemas, Burrinja, Earthly Pleasures, Yarra Ranges Council, Cardinia Shire, Sooki Lounge, amrap & Bendigo Bank Ferntree Gully & Rowville.

Wonderous thank-you’s need to go out to all the following:

Live Mixes & Post Production: David Miller, Luke Tylim, Mitch Achten, Bronwyn Hellings, Tom Oakley-Brown, Rollo Elis, Pierre Rispoli, Phil Young, Ron Peers, Victoria Bonte & Ren Cuttriss-Garry

Live Music Coordinator: Neesy Smith

Mastering by skyhighmastering.com.au

Album Art by Joy Serwylo

Album Design: Lachlan Case & Emma Johnson

All 3MDR’s fabulous sponsors, subscribers, staff, volunteers & listeners

The awesome artists, for creating & sharing their tunes!!

The CBAA & CBF for all their ongoing support

AND…

We are running a special in the shop to celebrate the launch of MOS 2014… If you missed out on MOS 2013… you can grab a copy of both compilations for the bargain basement price of $30!!

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3MDR's Groove-A-Thon 2014 Prize Winners

1/5/2015

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3MDR would like to thank all our subscribers and prize donors… Together we have had yet another highly successful Radiothon!!!

In addition to their wonderous 3MDR Subscriber Pack, the following subscribers also won amazing prizes!!!

The Blues Train double pass - dinner and show on the legendary steam train with live music:
CRAIG & AURIOL HANNAFORD
PETER CROHAN

Harmonicas – donated by KJ Music:
CRAIG NICHOLLS
JULIE MARLAND
PETER THOMPSON

Jim Conway's Big Wheel CD 'Just So" – donated by Old Shep:
BRIAN KILNER

Handasyd Williams & The Brothers Three CD Pack – donated by Old Shep:
MARK ANNOWSKY

The Rock Garage $100 voucher:
JOSEPHINE BARTON

Emerald Custom Framing $200 voucher:
MARK LANE

Kelly's Bar & Kitchen $100 voucher:
DANIEL & TRUDY BROWN

1 hour Business Consultation - valued at $250 donated by Orgment Business Solutions:
PHIL DIXON PAINTING

Family 3 Parks Superpass donated by Phillip Island Nature Reserve:
TIM FIELDER

Auspit - Spit Roaster valued at $175:
MARK TURNER

Olinda Cellars $50 voucher:
MICHAEL GOULD

Labyrinth & Rose $50 voucher:
LEE FERRIS

$50 Voucher for wine donated by Emersleigh Estate:
BRIAN WYNN

2 x Guitar Service Vouchers valued at $90 each donated by Ray Carlton Custom Guitars:
ZAKYTUSS
CHRISTIE HEART

2 x Voucher valued at $100 each donated by Black Guitars:
MATT SMITH
NICOLE & DEREK PADLIE

$100 Voucher donated by Macawber Park Tavern Belgrave:
TUMBLEWEED & CO (MICHAEL LEESE)

2 Copies of 'Something Quite Peculiar' the new book by Steve Kilbey (The Church) – valued at $29.95 each
NORTH DANDENONG GOSPEL CHOIR
COBRA 45s (MIKE BARRY)

2 x 1 Hour Singing/Performance Development lessons with Neesy Smith – total value $100
RICK HART OF ROWVILLE

Newmarket Music CD Packs – total value $100:
JIMMY LAWRENCE

Tracey Roberts CD Pack total value $100 donated by Tracey Roberts
SAMMY OWEN

2 x 3/4 hour Consultation Vouchers - $71.50/$65 donated by Emerald Integrative Health:
SIAN MEADE
FOLKTRAIN (ROBERT STACK)

4 x 2 decorative tin sign packs donated by Garage Art Australia
NOEL LING
IAN & MARGARET ANDERSON
GLYNIS KIRBY
DIANNE LUC

3 x 1/2 hour beginners guitar lessons with Ms Jules Vines. Includes prize-giveaway of Hot Pink TC13 Valencia guitar (3/4 size) donated by Upwey Music. Total value $180.00.
FRED ADIE

3 x 1/2 hour piano/keyboard lessons with Ms Jules Vines. Suitable for beginners-intermediate. Valued $90.00
CHESLEA BENTON

3 x 1/2 hour vocal lessons with Ms Jules Vines Suitable for beginners-intermediate. Valued $90.00
PETER VAN ZWOL

Retro AM/FM radio donated by Emerald Post Shop:
MARK NETTLETON

Decorative Bird Cage Wall Clock donated by Emerald Post Shop:
EDWARD NASS

2 x Puffing Billy Brooches donated by Emerald Leadlight:
A.N.O.S (JENNY WILSON)
IOAN & OCTAVIA

$100 Travel Voucher donated Emerald Lake Travel:
NORMAN FRASER

2 x 3MDR Mountain of Sound 2012/2013/2014 Triple packs:
THE RACCOONS (DAVID HUGHES)
LINDA JAKINS

5 x 3MDR Mountain of Sound 2013/2014 Double packs:
GOOFYFOOTER (GLENN ALLEN)
COMMUNITY WEED ALLIANCE (JANE HOLLANDS)
JANE PLATT
EARDLEYALEXANDER
DAPHNE WALLES

Congratulations to all these winners!!!

Your prizes are on their way to you!!

If you have won a prize and not heard from us, please give us a call on 5968 2728.

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3MDR's Big Gig 2017!!

3MDR End of 2015 Get Together

National Volunteer Week

Military Memorabilia Exhibition

Harmonica Riff Raff Special this week...

A Mountain of Sound 2014 Launch

Harmonica Riff Raff Special

Live Music on Uncut & Unsigned 21st Jan

A Mountain of Sound 2014 is here!!!!

3MDR's Groove-A-Thon 2014 Prize Winners

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