Katie reports on the shows she has seen at this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival and plays fabulous new songs by artists based in England, New Zealand, New Orleans, nipaluna/Hobart, Narrm/Melbourne, Darwin and the Sunshine Coast. Here is the playlist:

Above: Tracey Bunn’s ‘Another Broken Juliet’ single cover art by Marita Albers

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In this hour, Katie plays nine new chilled-out songs in various styles: traditional folk, contemporary folk, jazz, cinematic soundscape and Americana. The artists are based in Melbourne, Sydney, the NSW Central Coast, western New South Wales, County Meath (Ireland) and Nashville. Here is the playlist:

Above: Isabel Rumble’s ‘Body of Clay’ single cover art by Nicolò Brugnara

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In this hour, Katie plays another two excellent cover versions of famous songs (this time the originals were by Sheryl Crow and Dolly Parton), new and recent releases by show favourites Kim Yang, Nelson Mathews and Great Aunt, a cracking new tune by Nashville-based Aussie Wesley Dean, and more; and she tells listeners about her experiences at this year’s National Folk Festival in Canberra. Here is the playlist:

Above: Kim Yang’s ‘Trembling Sky’ single cover photo by Jedamus Lichtbilder from Getty Images via Canva.com

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Katie returns refreshed after a week away to play great new songs about the moon, pet dogs, stillness, peace, a beloved mentor, and more. There are also three exceptional cover versions of classic songs by Willie Nelson, Macy Gray and Edith Piaf. Here is the playlist:

Above: The Bushwackers’ ‘Friend for Life’ single cover design and photography by Amanda O’Bryan

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Katie plays new songs by Peter Garrett, Charm of Finches and SYML before welcoming Rosie Burgess and Sam Lohs, aka Tuck Shop Ladies, back to Miss Chatelaine for a chat about their 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival show, A Day in the Life of a Lesbian Bank Robber. Rosie and Sam keep Katie and her listeners laughing with their hilarious observations on life – they are hands down (your pants) the best! – and tell us how they became a JOY sponsor. They choose tracks by two artists they regard as inspirational and talented friends, Little Wise and Jude Perl, and play a couple of songs live in the studio. Here is the playlist:

A Day in the Life of a Lesbian Bank Robber is on at the Butterfly Club in Melbourne until 14 April – book tickets here. You should also visit Tuck Shop Ladies’ official website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram, because they are really good at social media.

Above: Photo of Tuck Shop Ladies and Katie by Betty Sujecki

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While Katie rejoices in Melbourne’s change of season and cooler weather (her favourite time of year is autumn), she plays new and recent releases by artists from Melbourne, Sydney, Queensland, Tasmania, the USA and the UK, including several who are playing at the upcoming National Folk Festival, to be held in Canberra over Easter. Here is the playlist:

Above: Dallas Frasca’s ‘River Queen’ single cover photo by Stacey Phelan

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The great new releases keep coming! This hour includes songs dedicated to talented friends gone too soon and to caregivers, songs about being ghosted and gaslit and songs about about childhood memories of places, by artists from the Kimberley, the Blue Mountains, Narrm/Melbourne, Geelong, Yackandandah, Brooklyn and other parts of the world. Here is the playlist:

Above: Stellar Moon’s Phases album cover artwork by Monique Le Lievre and Hazel Blake

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Today’s first hour includes five gorgeous songs by intertwined duos: two by twin sisters, one by twin brothers, one by a brother/sister duo, and one by a married couple. There are also two songs by queer artists, news of an important new compilation album in support of reproductive rights, and more. Here is the playlist:

Above: Alexander Biggs’ ‘Pocket Protector’ single artwork by October Tooth

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It was International Women’s Day this week, and the majority of Katie’s songs today are by female-identifying artists, including past guests Great Aunt, Katherine Priddy, Belle Miners and Emma Donovan. She also throws in a seasonally appropriate classic by patron saint of the show k.d. lang. Here is the playlist:

Above: Great Aunt’s ‘Freeburgh’ single artwork by Megan Bird

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It’s the Labour Day weekend in Victoria, which means the Port Fairy Folk Festival and ChillOut are both on. It’s also very hot in Melbourne and Katie hates the heat, so she’s very glad she’s in the air-conditioned JOY studios! She tries to keep cool with an all-Australian hour of music by artists from around the country. Here is the playlist:

Above: Hollow Coves’ Nothing to Lose album cover artwork by Mikey Lavi

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