THE SHACK LIVE MUSIC CLUB
For those who love to listen
The Shack Live Music Club
our next live Shack performance is
SATURDAY, 5th SEPTEMBER 2026
Commencing 7.30pm - 11.00pm
PRESENTING
AMI WILLIAMSON
BILGOLA BENDERS TRIO
SNEZ
At the Ted Blackwood Hall,
Cnr Jackson Rd and Boondah Rd, Warriewood NSW 2102
Non-Members $30
Members $25
MEMBERSHIPS are available for 2026. Fill out online or see Rhonda at the door.
(Note: Memberships are only for 12 months with one person entry only and multiple tickets cannot be purchased with one membership)
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BYO drinks and food and remember to include everything you need - cutlery, cups, etc. We ask you take any rubbish with you as the venue requires us to clean the hall and remove all garbage at the end of the night. Your assistance will be extremely appreciated.
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AMI WILLIAMSON
Ami Williamson is an acclaimed Australian Folk Singer-Songwriter known for her compelling storytelling, versatile musicianship, and captivating stage presence. Drawing from her classical training and theatrical background, she delivers performances that are both emotionally resonant and entertaining.
Ami has established herself as a prominent figure in the Australian Music scene. As a regular performer at major festivals across the country, she has earned herself an enviable reputation as a leading Folk Singer/Songwriter. Her performances are characterised by a unique blend of music and theatre – drawing on her many varied musical influences. In addition to her solo work, Ami has toured nationally with folk icon Eric Bogle and has performed for the Australian troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, Solomon Islands and East Timor.
Ami’s work has garnered praise from both critics and peers. International folk legend Judy Collins describes Ami as “my favourite Australian act”. The Sydney Morning Herald lauded her performances as “Forceful, funny, powerful and poetic,” highlighting her ability to evoke a range of emotions from her audience.
Born into a musical family, Ami is the daughter of iconic Australian country music artist John Williamson. Ami has sung vocal harmonies on the father’s records – from the ag
e of five to the present day. Ami Williamson continues to be a significant force in the Australian Folk Music scene, captivating audiences with her blend of classical training, theatrical flair, and heartfelt songwriting.
BILGOLA BENDERS TRIO
Oliver Taylor known as ‘OTLAY’ is the lead singer of local blues groove band, the BILGOLA BENDERS since 2022, who are renowned for their big blues groove sound. With a whole lot of fun and a whole lot of soul, they are here to groove your day or night away, playing a mix of original ‘new modern blues-groove’ and your favourite tunes, with soaring vocals and 4-part harmonies, backed by funky drums, pulsating bass, groovy guitar riffs and blistering solos, saxophone, this 6-piece all-star lineup is jam-packed with seasoned musicians who take fun very seriously!
Whatever the style and format, OLTAY loves the soaring sounds for his songs with a voice and message to inspire! His day-to-day roots always comes back to just acoustic guitar and voice...strumming or fingerpicking his way through the eras of life in his songs.
‘Breathe' is one his captivating go-to acoustic songs written about the simplicity of 'get living' and remembering to slow down and breathe as you soak up all the little things around you...the beach, the ocean, the trees around you. Everyone is always searching for something.
'Breathe' reminds us to stop, look up and enjoy what we already have right in front of us. To stop searching and just be.
SNEZ
The music of mid north coast artist, SNEZ, embodies the art of songwriting in its most personal and universal forms. This enchanting songstress has a forte for describing the experiences of everyday life in a way that resonates with people. Coming from a Macedonian working-class family, where stories about hardship, romance and work ethic have been passed down through generations, Snez subtly weaves these influences into her own stories and songs, featuring traditional Macedonian songs from her parents’ mother country. Featuring Snez on vocals, acoustic guitar and bouzouki.
In 2009, SNEZ released her debut album ‘Gypsy Soul’, and there began her journey as a travelling storyteller. Hailing from the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, with guitar in hand, SNEZ spent the next 5 years roaming remote and regional Australia, finding a willing audience around campfires, at cattle stations, on the side of highways and along pavements, at nursing homes, refugee camps, cafes, pubs, living rooms and indigenous schools; squeezing her world into a campervan for months at a time.
SNEZ seems to be able to cut to the heart of the matter not only lyrically but live on stage. Her warm, passionate and compelling performance style, is peppered with comedic and haunting tales, layered harmonies and beautiful folk/pop melodies. When it comes to writing and performing, SNEZ definitely rules with her heart, not her head. Her personal life has become fodder for her art. Genevieve Jacobs from ABC Radio Canberra commented:
‘We often have singer/songwriters come in and you think …it’s a cookie cutter, it’s same songs about boys and cars…but [with Snez] it is very personal; SNEZ's music is very emotional.’
SNEZ has performed at many large concerts and festivals
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3rd October 2026
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