On the show this week Phill chats with Gary Fogarty. Gary is a bush poet who has lived life to the fullest and has seen him work as an Agricultural Researcher, Rural Supplies Salesperson, Grazier, Farmer, Drought Relief Worker, Racehorse Strapper and Community Development Co-ordinator as well as playing Rugby League, Cricket, Tennis and Athletics, all at representative level. This has combined to provide Gary with a kitbag full of life experiences that fuel his poetry writing and allow him to relate to people from all walks of life.

Gary attends many events around mainly Queensland but also is an Emcee at events like Bony Mountain. Gary has written a children’s book of poems as he heard that 50% of year 9 students don’t know where eggs and milk come from so the book is to be read to younger children. Listen too what he has to say.

Next on the show Phill meets Lorraine Pfitzner. Lorraine is the secretary of the Australian Bush Balladeers Association.

Lorraine takes us through some of her history with the association and is 86 years young, listen to her interview as she takes you through her life and country music.

Next on the show Phill chats to Sandy who is volunteer at the Bony Mountain Folk Festival.

Sandy helps run the walk up artists who come along, put their name on the board and then the stage is yours.

Sandy has been coming since the start of the festival which is 15 years and also helps in the office. Sandy’s husband also volunteers doing the toilet duties.

Next on the show Phill meets Nicky O’Hara who is Norma O’Hara’s Daughter. Nicky comes along to support the event every year.

Nicky takes us through some of her life with her family and her mother and her career.