Latest Events in Moc Bac(March Updated)

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Welcome the brighter days by learning how to create a floral lino print using fresh flowers. This hands-on workshop will teach you the basics of lino printing and how to use fresh flowers to make your designs. Take home 5 prints and your carved lino block so you can recreate as many print as you want at home. No experience necessary and beginners absolutely welcome. All materials will be provided and there will be Bluebird bakery refreshments available! Information Source: Lara Aitken Illustration | eventbrite

We'll be welcoming back Groovetone to the bakery stage! They will be shaking the walls with their unique blend of jazz, blues, latin, funk and ska tunes. Doors 6pm - Music 7pm Information Source: Rise@Bluebird Bakery | eventbrite

Bella Gaffney (of The Magpies) is a folk troubadour whose music seamlessly weaves together original compositions and traditional tunes from both British folk and Americana traditions. Winner of the prestigious 2016 Celtic Connections Danny Kyle Award, Bella is celebrated for her folk-inspired songwriting and unique arrangements of traditional pieces. In 2023, Bella released her latest album, ‘Reflections,’ which beautifully captures the essence of connections formed during the lockdown period. Her singles, ‘Fair and Tender Ladies’ and ‘Blood in the Earth,‘ featuring duets with Sam Kelly and Leesa Gentz (Hussy Hicks), received widespread acclaim and BBC radio airplay. Apart from her solo endeavors, Bella is a vital member of the folk band The Magpies, lauded as ‘effervescent’ by The Sunday Times. The Magpies have garnered national and international recognition, including a live session on BBC Radio 2 and hosting an annual sold-out festival. Bella’s live performances are a captivating journey through folk storytelling, leaving audiences with earworm melodies, foot-tapping rhythms, and smiles from her off-beat humor. Her work has been praised by critics and fellow musicians alike, with Americana UK calling her album “a compelling collection” and Mike Harding hailing her as a “great singer, great guitarist, [and] really interesting songwriter.” The Daily Mail describes The Magpies music as “folk with finesse.” Local legend Jake Robinson will be providing support for this gig. Jake sings soulful interpretations of popular folk classics and jazz inspired original songs. Information Source: Rise@Bluebird Bakery | eventbrite

We are thrilled to announce that York’s Burlesque Queen, Freida Nipples, is back at Rise this May . Freida is an Internationally Award-Winning Burlesque Artiste who will seduce you with astounding aesthetics and enthral you with captivating stage presence. Alongside her will be a selection of sensational cabaret artists. From Drag Queens to Acrobats, you always know you will be in for a fun night at Freida’s shows which have been sell out successes across York for the past six years at venues such as York Theatre Royal, The Basement, Impossible and more. So get ready for an evening of debauchery & glamour to hit Acomb, are you ready for it?! Keep your eyes peeled for further cast announcements… Tickets include a welcome drink on arrival! (Non-alcoholic option available) Information Source: Rise@Bluebird Bakery | eventbrite

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Have you felt the unshakeable compassion that comes from being part of a Sisterhood? A place where women feel supported, seen and heard. A place to gather with other sisters, where your truths, your stories and experiences matter. Where finding your voice, from a silent breath, a gentle whisper, to speaking out loud and proud, all is welcome. Where silence is respected and sacred. Is this speaking to you, your heart and soul? YES! Imagine coming together with a group of women of all ages from all walks of life. Where it does not matter if you have never met before. Imagine welcoming the opportunity to leave the outside world behind for just a short while. The Sisterhood Circle is a place where you are welcomed just as you are. You do not need to prepare anything or ‘be’ in a certain mood or frame of mind. Just come as you are, leaving all the different ‘hats’ you wear at the door. Sisterhood Circle is a place of deep connection and belonging, where you can speak whatever you wish to share, whatever comes up for you knowing it will never be shared outside of the circle. Silence is also welcomed in this space; you do not have to speak if you do not wish to. When the circle comes to close, you will feeling lighter, free and unburdened with a sense of deep belonging and connection. You are part of the Heart & Soul Sisterhood, where you are always welcome. This is your Sisterhood Circle; this is your time. Information Source: Heart and Soul with Sophie | eventbrite

3 x CMAA ‘Golden Guitar’, 2 x Australian Folk Music and Music Victoria Award winners, The Weeping Willows (Laura Coates and Andrew Wrigglesworth) are a couple of old souls, steeped in Bluegrass tradition and draped in Gothic Americana imagery. They regale their audiences with stories of sunshine and romance, God and The Devil, murder and decay. Real music. The last 5 years have seen The Weeping Willows nominated for 14 x CMAA ‘Golden Guitar’ awards, 7 x Australian Folk Music Awards (AFMAs), 4 x Country Music Channel (CMC) awards, 2 x National Live Music Awards (NLMAs), performing Official Showcases at AmericanaFest (USA) and Folk Alliance International (USA) and appearing at Maverick Festival, Knutsford Music Festival, Beardy Folk Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival (AU), Queenscliff Music Festival (AU) and the Australian Americana Music Honours. In recent years they have supported Lukas Nelson & POTR (USA), Hayes Carll (USA), Iris DeMent (USA), Willie Watson (USA), Eilen Jewell (USA), Mark Radcliffe & David Boardman (UK) and Katherine Priddy (UK) and completed national and international tours in support of their three LPs, including sophomore album, Before Darkness Comes A-Callin’, which received four-star reviews in Rolling Stone, The Australian and The Music. A Weeping Willows performance, whether live on location or caught on tape will always delight. “…a mature, courageous and beguiling experience.” – No Depression (USA) “…on the way to making some serious waves in Americana.” – AmericanaUK (UK) “…stunning acoustic guitar work, heavenly harmonies, and a haunting melody rooted in American Gothic.” – Pop Matters (USA) ★★★★ – Rolling Stone, Rhythms Magazine, The Music and The Australian. Information Source: Rise@Bluebird Bakery | eventbrite

Have you felt the unshakeable compassion that comes from being part of a Sisterhood? A place where women feel supported, seen and heard. A place to gather with other sisters, where your truths, your stories and experiences matter. Where finding your voice, from a silent breath, a gentle whisper, to speaking out loud and proud, all is welcome. Where silence is respected and sacred. Is this speaking to you, your heart and soul? YES! Imagine coming together with a group of women of all ages from all walks of life. Where it does not matter if you have never met before. Imagine welcoming the opportunity to leave the outside world behind for just a short while. The Sisterhood Circle is a place where you are welcomed just as you are. You do not need to prepare anything or ‘be’ in a certain mood or frame of mind. Just come as you are, leaving all the different ‘hats’ you wear at the door. Sisterhood Circle is a place of deep connection and belonging, where you can speak whatever you wish to share, whatever comes up for you knowing it will never be shared outside of the circle. Silence is also welcomed in this space; you do not have to speak if you do not wish to. When the circle comes to close, you will feeling lighter, free and unburdened with a sense of deep belonging and connection. You are part of the Heart & Soul Sisterhood, where you are always welcome. This is your Sisterhood Circle; this is your time. Information Source: Heart and Soul with Sophie | eventbrite

Doors 7:30pm Over more than a decade LACHLAN BRYAN has built a reputation as a master storyteller, regardless of whether he’s performing solo, fronting his band The Wildes or collaborating with Country Music Icon Catherine Britt in The Pleasures. His songs range from hard hitting social commentary to deeply personal musings, but each contains a unique turn of phrase, dark humour and an ever-present sense of romance. Lachlan has toured with icons such as Justin Townes Earle, John Hiatt and Shawn Colvin, as well as headlining his own tours and performing at festivals all over the world. He’s released five full length albums with The Wildes, all of which have received critical acclaim, featured in Yearly Top Ten lists and in some cases even charted strongly in the ARIA Official Australian Albums charts. But it’s as a live act that Lachlan truly thrives. LACHLAN BRYAN & THE WILDES have built a devoted audience at home and are growing overseas thanks to their captivating performances – which have drawn comparisons to artists as disparate as The Bad Seeds and Wilco. As a solo act Lachlan slips effortlessly into troubadour mode, reminiscent of the Texas singer-songwriters who first inspired him. If you haven’t caught Lachlan on his own or with the band, you may have seen him on the road as piano-player and co-conspirator with his friend Henry Wagons – the two have most recently been supporting Canadians The Dead South in theatres and arenas across the USA, Canada, the USA and Europe. Failing that, you may have heard the multi-award-winning Dream of America album which he co-wrote and produced for Muscle Shoals Southern Gothic Queen Hannah Aldridge. In any of his guises, Lachlan Bryan brings a warmth and wisdom to the stage and studio that wins over fans for life. Lachlan Bryan. www.lachlanbryanandthewildes.com www.thepleasuresmusic.com . Insta: @lachlanbryan Melody Pool is an acclaimed Australian songwriter known for her ethereal vocals and emotionally resonant songwriting. She first gained national attention with her debut album The Hurting Scene in 2013, which led to a record deal with Mushroom Group and support slots for legendary artists including The Eagles, Don Henley, and Rodriguez. Her follow-up album, Deep Dark Savage Heart, delved into personal struggles with mental health and was the focus of a widely praised episode of ABC’s Australian Story. After a six-year hiatus, Pool returned with the 2023 EP Lost in Time, marking a powerful comeback and artistic rebirth. Now, she continues her evolution with the upcoming release of her third studio album Our Eternal Garden, recorded live to tape and produced by Christopher Dale. With a sound that fuses ‘60s folk, rock & roll, and psychedelic influences, Pool reaffirms her place as one of Australia’s most compelling and visionary voices. Information Source: Rise@Bluebird Bakery | eventbrite