Australian Festival Profiles

Joanne Reid Australian Aboriginal Art Exhibition	Festival Area: Arts & Crafts Center Dates & Times: Sept. 10, 11 & 12, 2004 during Festival Hours
Biography: Joanne Reid is an Australian who was born one of the Wiradjuri Aboriginee people whose tribal grounds were located in the Lake Cargelligo region of New South Wales, Australia, in 1965. As a young girl, Joanne experienced life growing up in outback towns such as Gilgandra, Millthorpe, and Blayney in New South Wales. Throughout her childhood years, her first love was sport. The passion to express herself through Aboriginal art developed as she matured. Joanne feels that being raised in an environment where great emphasis was placed on good family principles: respecting elders, loving one another and living a good Christian life, has helped her to uniquely portray concepts from both western and aboriginal cultures. She now lives with her partner and children Joshua, Simone, Hezekiah, Naomi and Hannah in Orange, a major country center in New South Wales..... Continued - Joanne Reid Bio -
For More Info: Contact Ruth Freeland at secretary@gdaynashville.com

Kids Down Under

Adventure Science Center

Festival Area: Kids Down Under
Dates & Times: Sept. 10, 11 & 12, 2004 during Festival Hours

Company Info: This great spot, formerly known as the Cumberland Science Museum, features experimental learning about science and nature through exhibits and directed activities by museum specialists. The Sudekum Planetarium also features a daily schedule of programs. The museum installs special exhibits on a regular basis, many of which are national traveling shows on popular themes such as dinosaurs, computers and snakes. School children fill the museum on weekdays, making this one of Nashville's best-utilized facilities.

For More Info: Please visit www.adventuresci.com

Cliffhangers Climb Uluru at the Australian Festival!	Festival Area: Kids Down Under Dates & Times: Sept. 10, 11 & 12, 2004 during Festival Hours
Company Info: Put on your climbing shoes - this is your chance to scale the heights of the mammoth rock the Aboriginal people call "Uluru"! It's one of the most exciting and adventurous activities for kids at the Australian Festival, as well as teaching them something about a land half the world away. Watch out for dingos & carpet snakes, kids - you're in the outback now!

Kentucky Down Under Australian Owned Business	Festival Area: Kids Down Under Dates & Times: Sept. 10, 11 & 12, 2004 during Festival Hours
Company Info: Kentucky Down Under is an Australian themed animal park located in Horse Cave, Kentucky, a short drive from Nashville. Visitors are invited to participate in various activities including hands on contact with Australian animals. Where else can you hand-feed colorful lories in a walk-in flight cage, try your hand at setting up sheep in the shearing position, stroll through the homeland of kangaroos, emus, and other Australian natives, or practice throwing boomerangs? Kentucky Caverns is also located at the park and features some of the most intricate onyx formations to be found in Kentucky's cave country. The leisurely cave tour features stalactites, stalagmites, and other formations created by water and time to effect an incredibly beautiful underworld scene. Kentucky Caverns is open for tours year round. The park's "hands-on" philosophy helps to instill an awareness that hopefully will lead to appreciation and conservation.
For More Info: Please visit www.kdu.com

Will McLean Australian children's author of "Go Bluey Go"	Festival Area: Kids Down Under - Tuckerbox Stage Dates & Times: Sept. 11 & 12, 2004, various times [Schedule]
Biography: Author Will McClean was born in Adelaide, South Australia where he began his journey into the world of equestrian sports, starting out as a jockey. It was during his time training racehorses, including one named Mr. Bluey, that Will was inspired to write this book. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Illustrator Dustin Glenn Turnmyre, a native of North Carolina, attended the Harris School of Art. He now resides in Ashland City, Tennessee.
About the book: Mr. Bluey, a horse with the body of a champion and the form to match, must forget his fears and focus on the finish line of the Kentucky Derby. Find out with your young reader what happens within this wonderful story. Hardcover.
To Buy Online: Click Here

Aussie Exhibitors - Products Down Under

Australian Catalogue Company Proudly offering food and gifts from Australia	Festival Area: Exhibitors Dates & Times: Sept. 10, 11 & 12, 2004 during Festival Hours
Company Info: Located in Jackson, Georgia, near Atlanta, Australian Catalogue Company brings you the very best of Australia! Some of their Australian products include foods like Vegemite, Tim Tam's, Violet Crumble, Cherry Ripe and more! Don't miss their gift selections like AU flag, Kangaroo and Koala T-shirts, Aboriginal art, didgeridoos, hand painted boomerangs, books, music, and hats. Authentic Australian products and gifts galore! Australian Catalogue Company and AussieCatalog.com are owned and operated by Australians currently residing in the United States.
For More Info: Visit www.AussieCatalog.com or call 1-800-808-0938 or (770) 775-2244

Everything Australian Australian items, food, and gifts and Australian made products	Festival Area: Exhibitors Dates & Times: Sept. 10, 11 & 12, 2004 during Festival Hours
Company Info: Everything Australian was started in January of 1999 because its owners missed the unique items that are true Australian and could not be found here. They have seen steady growth as people discover them and realize that they too can get what they miss most from home. The Americans love their products, too, which include some of the best food and snack items, clothing and treasures from down under. Located in (and shipping from) North Little Rock, Arkansas, Everything Australian has over 1700 items on their website for your shopping convenience.
For More Info: Visit www.everythingaustralian.com or call 1-877-800-0567 or (501) 945-6170

International Specialized Book Services Portland, Oregon-based specialty book services	Festival Area: Exhibitors Dates & Times: Sept. 10, 11 & 12, 2004 during Festival Hours
Company Info: International Specialized Book Services is the North American distributor for several Australian publishers in the fields of children's fiction, adult fiction, sports studies, aboriginal art, politics and history. ISBS has been providing quality North American distribution and representation services to publishers from all over the world for the last 30 years. They carry over 11,000 active titles produced by foreign publishers in England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Finland, Singapore, South Africa, and elsewhere. Visit their website to find many of the most recent publications dating from the last three years.
For More Info: Visit www.isbs.com

Travel Down Under

Southern Cross Travel & Tours Vacation planning to Australia & New Zealand	Festival Area: Exhibitors Dates & Times: Sept. 10, 11 & 12, 2004 during Festival Hours
Company Info: Southern Cross Travel and Tours is a full service travel agency specializing in travel to Australia, New Zealand and the islands of the South Pacific. Barbara is a "Certified Aussie Specialist" as well as, "Certified Kiwi Specialist" and can help you plan your trip to your specifications based her own experience traveling downunder.
For More Info: Call Barb Foster at (615) 758-9977 or e-mail at Fostr5@aol.com

Air New Zealand
Flights to Australia & New Zealand

Festival Area: Exhibitors
Dates & Times: Sept. 10, 11 & 12, 2004 during Festival Hours

Company Info: Air New Zealand Limited is an international and domestic airline group which provides air passenger and cargo transport services within New Zealand, as well as to and from Australia, the South West Pacific, Asia, North America and the United Kingdom.

Air New Zealand Limited also encompasses business units providing engineering and ground handling services. Subsidiaries extend to booking systems, travel wholesaling and retailing services.

Select from the menu options on the left to find out more about our company and services.

For More Info: www.airnz.com

Business Down Under/Community Spirit

Hardy Wines Of Australia Official Wine Of The Australian Festival	Festival Area: Exhibitors & Australian Pavilion Dates & Times: Sept. 10, 11 & 12, 2004 during Festival Hours
Company Info: The Hardy Wine Company is Australia's largest wine producer with a broad geographic spread of vineyard and winery facilities across Australia's major wine regions. The group has a comprehensive portfolio of brands covering a diverse range of styles and price points that are distributed through a global network of sales and marketing offices. In 2003 leading international beverage company Constellation Brands acquired Hardys and merged it with its own highly successful wine, beer and spirits business - a move that created the world's largest international wine business.
For More Info: www.hardywines.com.au

Toohey's New Australian lager - New to the United States in July, 2004	Festival Area: Exhibitors Dates & Times: Sept. 10, 11 & 12, 2004 during Festival Hours
Company Info: You won’t believe this mate - real Australian beer right at American doorstep! Toohey's New makes its Tennessee Debut at the 2004 Australian Festival - it’s the real deal, brewed AND bottled in Australia. Toohey's New, brewed since 1876, is a lightly-hopped lager notable for its drinkability. Its full malt aroma and lingering sweet freshness will make you a believer!
For More Info: www.coogeeimports.com

Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
"Export Australia Seminar"

Festival Area: Business Forum & Exhibitors
Dates & Times: Sept. 10, 11 & 12, 2004 during Festival Hours

Australian/American
Free Trade Agreement

Mission: To provide leadership that fosters growth and prosperity by ensuring the Nashville/Music City region is the best place to operate and grow a business, as well as the most desirable place to live, work, play and visit.

STRATEGIC GOALS

Develop and grow the region's economy:
- Successfully attract new business and quality jobs to our region.
- Successfully attract corporate headquarters to our region.

Develop and grow member businesses:
- Foster existing business and entrepreneurial growth in our region.
Develop/improve the region's infrastructure:
- Support the community commitment to excellence in education.
- Support the development of a comprehensive regional transportation infrastructure.
- Assure a vital downtown.
- Provide advocacy with government at all levels.
- Celebrate and leverage our cultural diversity.

For More Info: Contact Erin Hinton at the Chamber of Commerce at 615-743-3040 or e-mail Erin at ehinton@nashvillechamber.com

Lightning 100/Team Green
Media Promotion up to and throughout the Festival.

Festival Area: Exhibitors & Australian Pavilion
Dates & Times: Sept. 10, 11 & 12, 2004 during Festival Hours

Company Info: Lightning 100 is an adult alternative rock station, featuring a large playlist of quality music from a variety of national and local artists with minimal repetition. Lightning 100 core artists are Dave Mathews Band, Patty Griffin, The Beatles, Chris Isaak, Rolling Stones, Sheryl Crow, U2, REM, Tom Petty, and Bob Dylan. Lightning 100 also features special programs such as Americana, Jazz, Singer-Songwriter Live Performances, Blues, Acoustic, Modern Rock, New Age, Retro Progressive & much more!

Lightning 100 maintains market visibility with on-going promotions and events - supported by on-air announcements, a weekly- delivered listener database newsletter, station web site, listener advisory panels, and various forms of outdoor, indoor, print, television and internet advertising.

Team Green is a group of Lightning 100 listeners and employees committed to uniting the Nashville community with the great outdoors by creating expeditions and environmental activities. These activities give the individual an opportunity to experience the outdoors in adventurous, educational and challenging ways. The variety of activities involves the largest cross section of our community so that each individual can participate regardless of past experience, age, ability levels, and income.

For More Info: www.wrlt.com - www.teamgreenonline.com

BeareWare
The Australian Festival is POWERED BY BEAREWARE
Australian Owned Business

Festival Area: Exhibitors & All Technology Areas
Dates & Times: Sept. 10, 11 & 12, 2004 during Festival Hours

Company Info: Peter Beare founded BeareWare in May 2000 with a commitment to providing permanent technology solutions to small business, club and recreational communities. Peter has been a systems developer and manager, combining his time between sports and amateur clubs as well as small startup business to international corporations over the last 20 years. Peter's expertise has been developed in community based environments using strategic planning, design, development, implementation, project management, customer support and client training techniques to deliver unique and successful solutions.

Since BeareWare's conception in 2000, the company has grown to obtain clients in the areas of Web Services and Professional Services in Nashville, Tennessee (where BeareWare is located) while BeareWare’s Club & Enterprise Management Systems are now being used in the United States, Australia and Europe. BeareWare's Web Services and Web Management approach has built a loyal customer base while BeareWare’s system development strength has come to be recognized world wide with its small business, club and community based software solutions.

For More Info: www.beareware.com

Tracy Caulkins Physiotherapy Centers
Australian Owned Business

Festival Area: Exhibitors
Dates & Times: Sept. 10, 11 & 12, 2004 during Festival Hours

Company Info: Tracy Caulkins, one of the owners of the company, is a native Nashvillian and a three time Olympic gold medalist in swimming. Tracy married an Australian Olympic swimmer and decided to open a Physical Therapy company in Tennessee to combine the best physical therapy she and her husband had experienced in Australia and America.

"Throughout my career I made significant world-wide use of the benefits of physiotherapy. In particular, I found in Australia, where I have been living in recent years, to be leading the world in the practice of Physiotherapy. Entry to the Physiotherapy program at Australian universities is very competitive, with students having similar academic profiles to medical students. Now with Tracy Caulkins Physiotherapy Centers, I would like to bring some unique treatment techniques to Tennessee, with the opening of the Tracy Caulkins Physiotherapy Centers."

Tracy’s company has now focused on combining the most successful elements of clinical approaches from around the world, particularly the United States and Australia. The result is that in all of her centers, you can expect a world class standard of treatment and professionalism, with clinical results that will assist you in achieving your physical goals as efficiently and effectively as possible.

"I know a lot of people think it's monotonous, down the black lines over and over, but it's not if you're enjoying what you're doing. I love to swim and I love to train." -Tracy Caulkins

For More Info: www.tracycaulkins.com

AdvoCare Nutritional supplements and skincare products	Festival Area: Exhibitors Dates & Times: Sept. 10, 11 & 12, 2004 during Festival Hours
Company Info: Do you want to look better, feel better and perform better? Use the World Class nutrition system that over 100 Olympic athletes relied upon in Athens as well as the Tennessee Titans! With a Scientific and Medical Advisory Board with over 250 years of experience, Advocare's products are proven to change lives. Come by and receive a free sample and you will know why at Advocare WE BUILD CHAMPIONS!
For More Info: Visit www.advocare.com

Players Down Under

Nashville Kangaroos Nashville's Australian/American Club	Festival Area: Exhibitors Dates & Times: Sept. 10, 11 & 12, 2004 during Festival Hours
Club Bio: Founded in 1997, the Nashville Kangaroos was originally formed as an Australian Rules Football organization. Since then, they have broadened the spectrum of the club to include the conception and operation of the annual Australian Festival, as well as other events that promote Australian/American relations and provide Nashvillians the chance to learn about the land Down Under. The Nashville Kangaroos are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
For More Info: Please visit www.nashvillekangaroos.org

United States Australian Football League:
National Body for Australian Rules Football in the U.S.

Festival Area: Exhibitors, USFootyKids Clinics, Collegiate National Invitational
Dates & Times: Sept. 10, 11 & 12, 2004 during Festival Hours

Club Bio: The USAFL is an amateur sports organization dedicated to the development of Australian Football. The USAFL is a grassroots organization that promotes participation in Australian football through promoting awareness and knowledge of the Australian culture, by promoting a sense of community among USAFL clubs and club members, and by fostering women’s and junior programs across the United States.

The USAFL promotes participation by emphasizing awareness and a sense of community within its members, by setting standards by which member clubs agree to abide and by fostering youth programs across the United States.

The USAFL is the sole representatives of Australian football in the international arena.

For More Info: Please visit www.usfooty.com

Music Down Under

Marilyn Barclay Trio United States	Festival Area: Sunday Arvo Brunch - Australian Pavilion Date & Time: Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004 - 3:00 p.m.
Biography: The collaboration between Marilyn Barclay, Markus Stadler and Billy Smith has been a long time coming. But boy, is it ever here! These three veteran musicians meld their stylistically diverse backgrounds into a fine blend of unique acoustic music. Described by the Nashville Rage as "a compelling talent," Barclay fronts a pared-down but full sounding version of a traditional bluegrass band. Banjo, guitar and upright bass are the accompanying instruments, while their vocal trio harmonies set them apart. Let them take you on a journey down their crooked path to bluegrass. We are sure you'll agree, the Marilyn Barclay Trio is worth the trip. Marilyn Barclay's latest CD is 2004's "Room To Run."
For More Info: Please visit www.marilynbarclay.com Audio samples: (high speed/DSL) - "Will You" - "On the Lonesome Wind" - "Dead Dog"

Simon Bruce Australia	Festival Area: The Parthenon Stage - "The Gathering Party" Date & Time: Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004 - Simon performs at 7:15 p.m.
Biography: With a record deal with the Essence label (run by Kasey Chambers' brother, Nash Chambers) to start off 2004, Simon's star just keeps on rising. Still only 18, and with three years full-time and many more before that part-time pursuing his folk rock music career, the highly talented Australian singer songwriter is continuing to impress whenever and wherever he performs. Simon's goal for 2004 is to see his first full-length album released in Australia and the US, where he returned in March after recording 17 tracks with a live band at a studio north of Sydney. Back in the US Simon completed his third tour of Texas in April, and is performing regularly around Nashville, as well as continuing to songwriter, already with an eye to his next studio album.
For More Info: Please visit www.simonbruce.com Audio samples: (high speed/DSL) - "Rise and Shine" - "Bad Enough" - "Rainbow Hotel"

Pru Clearwater Australia	Festival Area: Australian Pavilion - Gum Trees Gala and Mates at the Footy Date & Time: Friday, Sept. 10, 2004 - 6:00 p.m. (Gala); Sunday, Sept. 12 - 3:00 pm. (Mates)
Biography: "... stunning looks, impressive songwriting talent, powerful onstage presentation and a personality that simply radiates sunshine, this young woman has the potential to take the music industry by storm", wrote Susan Jarvis of Pru Clearwater in Sydney's Saturday Herald. Martin Brady of The Nashville Scene called Pru's voice "distinctive, almost otherworldly" and the Myrtle Beach Sun Times wrote that Pru "has the sound and look to be a major star." With 2 outstanding CD releases, a slew of award nominations and critical acclaim in her native Australia, Pru has emerged as one of Australia's most outstanding female performers. These are gritty infectious songs with conscience and attitude - an original blend of Sheryl Crow cool, sun-drenched rock and Beatles artistry. Since moving here in 2002, Pru has become a major presence in Nashville's music community, is currently recording a new solo CD, and has been busy recording and touring with two other exciting projects, jam-pop band The Big Happy and all-girl garage sweeties The Naughty Skoolgirls.
For More Info: Please visit - www.pruclearwater.com Audio samples: (high speed/DSL) - "We Can Change The World" - "Butterfly" - Closer To Love

Tom Mason United States	Festival Area: Australian Pavilion - Gum Trees Gala and Mates at the Footy Date & Time: Friday, Sept. 10, 2004 - 6:00 p.m. (Gala); Sunday, Sept. 12 - 3:00 pm. (Mates)
Biography: "Chameleon. Conjurer. Renaissance man. Mark Horn, former drummer of The Derailers, calls him “The Mad Scientist of Rock and Roll”. Life is a department store and Tom Mason is running up and down the aisles filling his pockets. A fine guitarist, a sizzling slide player, and a passionate songwriter, Mason is - above all - an entertainer, eager to share his lust for life every time he straps on a guitar or steps up to a microphone. His songs are a swampy mix of Rock, Country, and Latin, steeped in the Blues, with cinematic lyrics that transport the listener to strange and mysterious places. Tom Mason has released two CDs, Where Shadows Fall , and A Slide Guitar Christmas , a collection of slide guitar instrumentals, and is currently working on his third, Alchemy. He is a favorite in Nashville area nightclubs, playing solo or leading his own band and Chicken Scratch, and is currently putting the finishing touches on the debut CD by the Americana- hippie-pop supergroup The Big Happy, featuring his wife, the Australian singing sensation Pru Clearwater, and Western Beat stars Billy Block and Jill Block. As a lead guitarist Tom can often be seen slinging his axe with such bands as Last Train Home, Supe and the Sandwiches, and Swampgrass.
For More Info: Please visit - www.tommason.net

Tommy Emmanuel Australia photo by Robert Miller	Festival Area: The Parthenon Stage - "The Gathering Party" Date & Time: Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004 - Tommy performs at 8:30 p.m.
Biography: Tommy Emmanuel is a household name in his native homeland of Australia. Through hard work and endless tours, he has earned a success unequalled by any instrumental artist ever in Australia. With 4 platinum & 3 gold albums and many awards, he sets the standard for others to emulate. As a songwriter (co-writing with 1960's star Steve Kipner), his compositions have been recorded by Olivia Newton-John, Al Jarreau and Sheena Easton. His career has spanned 4 decades and continues to forge on into the 21st century with his latest CD, "Endless Road." "I hesitate to refer to Tommy Emmanuel simply as a guitar player, because he is unquestionably one of the most gifted artists of our time." - Jim Ohlschmidt, Acoustic Guitar Magazine
For More Info: Please visit www.tommyemmanuel.com Audio samples: (high speed/DSL) - "Timberlake Road" - "I've Always Thought of You" - "Train to Dusseldorf" Video of Tommy Emmanuel in the Studio - Click Here

Kylie Harris New Zealand	Festival Area: The Parthenon Stage - "The Gathering Party" Date & Time: Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004 - Kylie performs at 7:45 p.m.
Biography: Kylie Harris hails from the land down under... just across the ditch from Australia, the place called Middle-earth, New Zealand. She moved to Nashville in 1997 after considerable success in NZ, touring with American acts Charley Pride, Ricky Skaggs and Kenny Rogers, and being awarded "NZ's Country Album of The Year" twice. Since arriving in Nashville, she has continued songwriting, performing and recording. In 2001 a dream of Kylie's came true when she was asked to perform on the Grand Ole Opry! In August Kylie is opening for Charley Pride's tour throughout Canada, followed by another opportunity to play the Grand Ole Opry on Sept 10th, this time her parents will be in the audience! You can catch Kylie hosting a show on the GAC television network, called On The Edge Of Country. This show is an hour long video show which plays alt-country acts, such as Dolly Parton, Lyle Lovett, Pat Green, BR5-49 and Alison Krauss. All show times are on her website. There, you'll also find information on Kylie's latest CD that she recorded earlier this year.
For More Info: Please visit www.kylieharris.com Audio samples: (high speed/DSL) - "Runnin' Outta Track" - "With Sonny Gone" - "Troublemaker"

Off Center United States	Festival Area: The Parthenon Stage Date & Time: Saturday Sept. 11 - 10:00 a.m.
Biography: A Memphis band that specializes in rock, blues and pop, and performs original compositions with writing credits from all three members. They have diverse backgrounds but share a love of music and enjoy a good jam session. The band's musical influences span the 60's to present day; it can be heard in their style, which they define as "Pure Memphis Music." Off Center is committed to positive influences and shun negativity in their song writing and performance. Their CD "Circle" was independently released in 2001 and is available at their website.
For More Info: Please visit www.offcenter.info Audio samples: (high speed/DSL) - "Diamonds" - "Memphis Queen" - "Guy Named Joe"

Sophie Raymond Australia	Festival Area: Tucker Box Stage - All Weekend; Sunday Arvo Brunch - Australian Pavilion Date & Time: Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004 - 3:00 p.m.
Biography: Sophie Raymond is a Melbourne, Australia based guitarist, vocalist, songstress and eventress with considerable spunk and talent. Her songs are well crafted, engaging and fresh, embellished by her versatile voice and near 20 years of guitar playing. Since her solo debut in Berlin, 1996, Sophie has performed and recorded variously in Germany, Netherlands, Hong Kong, UK, USA, Canada, and throughout Australia. Both of her self-produced independent recordings have national distribution with four-star critical acclaim, with some of Australia's finest musicians and engineers having offered their talents in their creation. In addition to her musical endeavors, Sophie is also an accomplished filmmaker and Shakespearian actress, endorsed by G.A.T.Eways, Austrade, Maton Guitars and LR Baggs.
For More Info: Please visit www.sophieraymond.com Audio samples: (high speed/DSL) - "Happy People" - "Never have an affair..." - "Randle" Don't Go There SISTER Music Video - - Click Here - Click Here - MPG Quality Version (Video may take 5 minutes plus to load - FYI!)

Chas Sandford United States	Festival Area: Croc Rock Party - Australian Pavilion Date & Time: Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004 - 4:00 p.m.
Biography: Chas Sandford’s recording career began at the tender age of 15. His first session was playing guitar with Ike & Tina Turner and Delanie & Bonnie Bramlett. A few years later he began writing hit songs and producing some of rock ‘n roll’s biggest artists. During his career he has gained status as a mega-hit songwriter, Elektra Asylum recording artist, session guitarist, hit producer and engineer. As a hit songwriter, Sandford is the recipient of six ASCAP “Most Performed Songs” Awards, including John Waite’s “Missing You” and Chicago’s “What Kind Of Man Would I Be.” Some of the other great recording artists Chas has written for and/or produced include Stevie Nicks, Rod Stewart, Roger Daltrey, and many others. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Sandford lived and worked in Los Angeles and London for more than 20 years before putting down permanent roots in Nashville.
Audio samples of songs written by Chad Sandford: (high speed/DSL) - "Missing You" - "Talk To Me" - "With You Tonight"

David Schnaufer United States	Festival Area: Parthenon Stage - Sept. 11 Memorial Date & Time: Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004 - 10:45 a.m.
Biography: David grew up in south Texas and began playing dulcimer at the age of 21. One of the most renowned mountain dulcimer players in the world, he has recorded with Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Emmylou Harris, Kathy Mattea, Mark Knopfler, Chet Atkins, and Cyndi Lauper among many others. David recently lent his talent to the soundtrack recording of "Cold Mountain" and has taught mountain dulcimer at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music since 1995, where he is Adjunct Associate Professor of Dulcimer.
For More Info: You can read more about David at these websites: Vanderbilt University news story Walnut Valley Festival bio Audio samples: (high speed/DSL) - "Fisher's Hornpipe" - "Lady Jane" - "Down Yonder"

Trent Summar & the New Row Mob United States	Festival Area: Croc Rock Party - Australian Pavilion Date & Time: Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004 - 5:00 p.m.
Biography: Armed full of razor-edged influences such as Steve Earle, the Kentucky HeadHunters and Jason & the Scorchers, Nashville singer (and Greenville, Tennessee native) Trent Summar makes no bones about the style of music he plays as he aims to shake things up a bit in Guitar Town: "It's not a cutesy look at life outside the city limits or a musical retro time warp. It's muscle car country. ZZ Top on a honky tonk jukebox country. It's ass-shaking, BBQ-eating, waterbed sleeping, above-ground swimming pool country." His first band, Hank Flamingo, recorded one album for Giant Records to positive reviews. They made an appearance on Late Night With Conan O'Brien, had radio airplay and a video in rotation on CMT, but were best known for their riotous live shows. In keeping with that tradition, Trent Summar & the New Row Mob’s self-titled debut, on VFR Records, has enjoyed critical and commercial success with the songs “New Money,” “Paint Your Name In Purple” and “It Never Rains In California” getting radio play and video rotation on CMT and GAC.
Audio samples: (high speed/DSL) - "New Money" - "Paint Your Name in Purple" - "Lookout Mountain"

Sports Down Under

Nashville Kangaroos
Contact:
football@nashvillekangaroos.org

Festival Area: Parthenon Field
Game Dates and Times:
Nashville vs. Chicago
Sat., Sept. 11 - 4:00 p.m.
[see Schedule]

Club Bio: The Nashville Kangaroos play and promote Australian Rules Football. As a member of the United States Australian Football League, the Kangaroos compete in both the Nashville Australian Football League and the Mid American Australian Football League. The Kangaroos are a two time Mid American Australian Football Champion and Australian Festival Cup Champion. In 2004 the Kangaroos’ focus is the MAAFL Championship with continued development of the game at the college and local level. The Kangaroos started the Nashville Australian Rules Football League (Metro Footy) in the spring of 2004.

The Nashville Kangaroos are currently in their seventh season of Australian Rules Football in North America. With six solid and successful seasons behind them, and with the experience of taking it to the best teams in the country, the Nashville Kangaroos are one of the most respected teams in the country.
The team is led by Bo Link - their first ever American Coach - working closely with team Captain Dee Vsetecka.

For a complete game schedule click here.

For More Info: Please visit www.nashvillekangaroos.org

Chicago Swans Contact: president@chicagoswans.com	Festival Area: Parthenon Field Game Dates and Times: Nashville vs. Chicago Sat., Sept. 11 - 4:00 p.m. [see Schedule]
Club Bio: The Chicago Swans and the United States Australian Football League (USAFL) have evolved from grass roots and scrambled beginnings into unified and well-focused organizations. In 2004, the Swans will continue to train hard and improve upon our standing as one of the premier, winning clubs in the 41-member USAFL. Additionally, we will strengthen our commitment to our youth and high school developmental squads, while aggressively pursuing student-athletes from the college ranks to join our parent club. Furthermore, we will seek out new partnerships within the Greater Chicago community, while fortifying our existing alliances. Lastly, and most importantly, we will continue to welcome friends, old and new alike, who share our affinity for Australian football, Aussie culture, and good times!
For More Info: Please visit www.chicagoswans.com

Nashville Cricket Club Contact: expertdba@comcast.net	Festival Area: Parthenon Field Game Dates and Times: [see Schedule]
Club Bio: The Nashville Cricket Club (NCC) was founded in 2002 for the purpose of promoting cricket in Nashville and its surrounding areas. They encourage, foster, and cultivate interest in the game of cricket as well as initiate and promote activities that further the development and advancement of cricket in Nashville. Their goals include the development of youth cricket with in Nashville and surrounding areas, with participation in one community service project per quarter to teach youth members the value of serving ones community; establishing venues where local cricket can be played; and promoting diversity by welcoming members from all ethnic and religious backgrounds.
For More Info: Please visit www.nashvillecricketclub.com

Nashville Occasionals Cricket Club Contact: dmckenzie@ stokesbartholomew.com	Festival Area: Parthenon Field Game Dates and Times: [see Schedule]
Club Bio: The Nashville Occasionals Cricket Club was formed in 2000 for the enjoyment and enhancement of cricket as a recreational sport, and to provide the public, particularly juniors, with educational opportunities relating to the sport of cricket. The Club's members are international, being drawn from England and many Commonweath countries, including Australia, Dominica, Guyana, South Africa and Zimbabwe, as well as the USA. The Club toured England in 2003. It welcomes new members.

Nashville Rugby Football Club Contact: ljones@watkins.edu	Festival Area: Sports Field Game Dates and Times: Sept. 12 - 12:30 p.m. [see Schedule]
Club Bio: Established 1974 1992,1993 & 2004 Div. II National Championship Finalist 2003 & 2004 South Union Territorial Champions 2003 National Championship Elite 8 2003 South Union Territorial 7's Champions 2003 USA Rugby 7's National Championship participant 5 Time Midwest Territorial Champions 16 Time MidSouth LAU Champions Tours to Wales and New Zealand
For More Info: Please visit www.nashvillerugby.com

Nashville Women's Rugby Football Club Contact: christina.miller@ nmm.nissan-usa.com	Festival Area: Sports Field Game Dates and Times: Sept. 11 - 11:00 a.m. [see Schedule]
Club Bio: The Nashville Women's Rugby Football Club was formed in 1997 and has been playing rugby in the MidSouth ever since. The Australian Festival serves as a pre-season warm up for their fall season. Members of the Nashville Rugby Football Club, Mark Sullivan and Tommy Forbes, will coach the team this fall. In the spring of 2004 Nashville Women's Rugby took 2nd place in the 2004 South Division II Championships and hope to take 1st place next year and compete at the national level. In addition to representing Nashville the club also supports local youth rugby programs for high school and college athletes. The Nashville Women's Rugby Football Club welcomes any and all prospective players. Information about practices and schedule can be found on their website.
For More Info: Please visit www.nashvillewomensrugby.com

North Carolina ANZAC Wanderers Cricket Club Contact: simon@nc.rr.com	Festival Area: Parthenon Field Game Dates and Times: [see Schedule]
Club Bio: The Mighty ANZACs formed in October 1996 (originally the “Australian Gentleman and Friends” Cricket Club) as an offshoot of the Raleigh based Carolina ANZACs social group. On the cricket oval they've had mixed success, but make up for that with the fun they have. Among their goals: To promote and develop interest in and knowledge and understanding of the game of cricket throughout North Carolina; to hold national and international cricket tournaments; to foster development of youth and women’s cricket in North Carolina; to use the game to teach children values such as discipline, dedication, commitment, teamwork camaraderie and self-control; and to play cricket in the spirit it is supposed to be played and have lots of fun doing it!!! The ANZACs are members of the Mid-Atlantic Cricket Conference which currently includes 21 teams from North Carolina, southern Virginia and, South Carolina. They play 12 league matches between April and August. They finished the 2003 season on top of the league table as Minor Premiers and hope to climb to even greater heights in years to come.
For More Info: Please visit www.northcarolinacricketclub.org

USA Netball Contact: hjdwight@yahoo.com	Festival Area: Center Court Game Dates and Times: Sept. 11 - 12:30 & 4:00 p.m. Sept. 12 - 11:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m. [see Schedule]
Club Bio: Netball, which started as a derivative of US women’s basketball, and was first played in England in 1895, is a sport that enjoys immense popularity in over 80 nations worldwide. It is an exciting, fast, skillful non-contact team sport that evolved in Great Britain and gained popularity first in the British Commonwealth countries such as Canada and the Caribbean and is now rapidly gaining popularity in the USA. In the US, Netball has affiliates and contacts in over 13 states. Worldwide, Netball is played by over 20 million people from high school through to adult leagues. In Australia alone, there are over 1.3 million participants and 330,000 registered players making Netball the country’s largest participation sport over Rugby, Cricket or Australian Rules Football. The squad participating at the Australian Festival features new players and trialists for the Under 21 squad in addition to the Senior squad who represented the US at the World Championships, Jamaica 2003 and helped the team make history by moving from the 15th to 9th ranked position Worldwide. Also participating will be teams from Georgia Netball Association.
For More Info: Please visit www.usanetball.com

Aussie Food Court

Australian Bakery Café Australian Owned Business	Festival Area: Aussie Food Court - Complete Menu Dates and Times: Sept. 10, 11 & 12, 2004 during Festival Hours
Company Info: The Australian Bakery Café was opened in Atlanta in 1999 by two Aussie expats - Mark Allen and Neville Steele. Both guys had extensive corporate food experience and combining together have formed one of the premier Australian Food Cafés in the United States. Since 1999 the company has opened a second café and draws locals as well as Australian expatriates from all over the Southeast. Being the only authentic Australian Pie bakery on the eastern coast, homesick Aussies arrange their travel so that they pass through Marietta. The Bakery also ships Australian Pies and other products nationwide, and supplies the Australian Embassy in Washington, D.C. Mark Allen, co-owner came to the second Australian Festival in 1998 - supplied product for the 1999 Festival - and the Australian Bakery Café have been selling their product wholesale at the Festival in the last 2 years. To the delight of every Aussie expat attending the festival - the great Australian Meat Pie is close to hand!
For More Info: Please visit www.australianbakery.com