The Flem-“Progeny” a showcase of original music

In 1986 when we were too young to play in licensed venues we hired a hall in Laurel Bank Park, Toowoomba and invited all our friends along to hear bands play. The Flem and The Plastic Popper Beads played and much fun was had. The Flem went on to play a number of events including St Mary’s school social and the Valedictory after party for the Downlands year 12 school leavers at Railway Hall in Toowoomba. Again much fun was had.

40 years later on the eve of the 40th reunion of the 1986 Downlands school reunion and the annual Downlands Grammar Football event where many reunite and friends and family catch up we have decided to present a showcase of music that has since been composed, produced and performed by members of The Flem in their personal and professional lives.

A playlist of original music from over the last 40 years from band members will be presented on a high quality sound system and there will be live performances by 2 bands.

The Crow Tree with founding member Dave Rossington (bass player from the Flem) are getting radio play overseas and locally and also performing in Brisbane and surrounds.

“Playing with Ghosts” with brothers Gerard and Brendan Canavan (singer and lead guitarist of The Flem) have recently finished recoding a 10 track album and will be accompanied on drums by Martin Wiseman also a graduate of Downlands in 1986.

The ticket price of $20 is to contribute to fuel and accomodation to the band members who would not otherwise be attending the Downlands 86 reunion but have kindly agreed to perform for our entertainment.

There are BBQ’s nearby the hall if you want to utilise that for dinner and you are welcome to BYO any beverages you might like to consume.

As there has been some confusion from feedback to be clear

this is a BYO event so bring ur esky ice and beverages

Music of The Flem band members over the years can be listened to on the included web links.

The Crow Tree

https://soundcloud.com/thecrowtree13?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

James Roache (drummer of The Flem)

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4WNBzmmTAkMIML8c1E44qO?si=4akw0dlYQ2yO-BkYK9QOsw

Brendan Canavan

https://www.reverbnation.com/brendancanavan

Tundra (collaboration between Paul Keutmann and Brendan Canavan in 1994)

https://soundcloud.com/user-78574229?ref=clipboard&p=i&c=0&si=D3C2DF57E1CD4939B384DC86A3615FC2&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

PLHK (solo music projects by Paul Keutmann 1995-present)

https://soundcloud.com/humblekingproductions?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Hardly Hertz (DJ and radio show hosted by Paul Keutmann on community radio 2020-present)

https://www.mixcloud.com/SonicSalad/