BOOKS & MUSIC
Graham and Jo McGrath currently have two books and two CD’s available to purchase online, or alternatively you can print out an ORDER FORM and post your order to us. We have ‘packages’ available with discounts for purchasing a combination of books or CDs.
For all enquiries, please contact us at: graffy2@bigpond.com
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Eh Schoolie! is an honest and capturing biographical account of a young man’s early experiences with outback station living and country life in the late 1960s to the early 1970s.
Graham McGrath tells his story of how he embarked on a challenging career, teaching in one teacher rural schools at Mabel Creek Station, Butler Tanks and Muloorina Station in South Australia, at the age of 20.
This warm and frank account of those early years, detached from the comforts of suburban living he had been accustomed to, emerging from under his parent’s wings, reveals a compelling story of emotions and confrontational experiences. His journey would be a learning curve of awkward romantic moments and growing up in general.
Threaded with humour, the story unfolds and comes to life as Graham encounters and tackles head on, colourful and seasoned characters of the bush. He embraces the unexpected, both painful and rewarding, which undoubtedly was to shape his future and pathways in life.
This book is available to purchase individually, or as a package deal with either our second book Stories Out Of School or with our CDs.
Note: You can let us know what book and/or CD combination you would like during the check out process. Simply fill in the comments section, or email us direct at: graffy2@bigpond.com
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Stories Out Of School takes you on a journey with Graham McGrath, through his own school days and primary teaching career spanning some 60 years. He tells his story in a humorous and sometimes serious way. Graham built his life around a refreshing, light hearted, open and sometimes crazy approach to mixing with people and kids that he loved to teach and tease in a fun and respectful way.
School life back in the seventies and eighties had more open boundaries than today. He always wanted his students to have fun in the classroom. It opened up opportunities sometimes for pranks and situations that may not be deemed appropriate in today’s world.
Following the success of his first book, Eh Schoolie!, this delightful read extends the journey to a final destination in a warts and all revelation of Graham’s life as a teacher.
This book is available to purchase individually, or as a package deal with our first book Eh Schoolie! or with our CD’s.
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Country Heart Awakening is our first album that we recorded. All songs are original and written by Graham McGrath. This album has a country music flavour. Some songs have been inspired by people we have met and places we have been over the years, socially and through our band, Sunshine while others are from life experiences.
SONGS ON ALBUM
- Sweet Harmony
- Life’s Long Track
- Heartaches Don’t Belong
- Smelling Roses
- It’s Not Too Late
- Taste of Good Feeling
- Toads in Townsville
- Country Heart Awakening
- Feelings of Love
- Pump Action Pete
- Tomorrow’s Weekend Party
- Uluru
- Family Band
- Just Call My Way
- Drip Drop
- Outside Your Own Backyard
- I’d Do It Again
- Blame the Bloody Dogs
This CD is available to purchase individually, or as a package deal.
Purchase Country Heart Awakening $15 (free postage)
PACKAGE DEALS
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Shades of Colour is our second album that we released in 2015. This album is inspired by the many people and events during Graham’s life and teaching career. The title song, Shades of Colour was emotionally inspired by a conversation he had with one of his indigenous students. Ballad of Banjo is a song about an Aboriginal man, Banjo (Ben Walkington) who, with his encouragement led to Graham’s life long passion for singing and playing music. He writes extensively about Banjo in his book, Eh Schoolie.
SONGS ON ALBUM
- Shades of Colour
- Don’t Play the Sound
- The Best of What Life Throws
- It’s All Over Baby
- Ballad of Banjo
- The Child in Your Heart
- Funny Honey
- What We Really Are
- My Gibson
- Riding on a Harley
- The Good Life
- I Was a Rocker
This CD is available to purchase individually, or as a package deal.
Purchase Shades of Colour $15 (free postage)
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Eh Schoolie! is an honest and capturing biographical account of a young man’s early experiences with outback station living and country life in the late 1960s to the early 1970s.
Graham McGrath tells his story of how he embarked on a challenging career, teaching in one teacher rural schools at Mabel Creek Station, Butler Tanks and Muloorina Station in South Australia, at the age of 20.
This warm and frank account of those early years, detached from the comforts of suburban living he had been accustomed to, emerging from under his parent’s wings, reveals a compelling story of emotions and confrontational experiences. His journey would be a learning curve of awkward romantic moments and growing up in general.
Threaded with humour, the story unfolds and comes to life as Graham encounters and tackles head on, colourful and seasoned characters of the bush. He embraces the unexpected, both painful and rewarding, which undoubtedly was to shape his future and pathways in life.
This book is available to purchase individually, or as a package deal with either our second book Stories Out Of School or with our CDs.
Note: You can let us know what book and/or CD combination you would like during the check out process. Simply fill in the comments section, or email us direct at: graffy2@bigpond.com
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Stories Out Of School takes you on a journey with Graham McGrath, through his own school days and primary teaching career spanning some 60 years. He tells his story in a humorous and sometimes serious way. Graham built his life around a refreshing, light hearted, open and sometimes crazy approach to mixing with people and kids that he loved to teach and tease in a fun and respectful way.
School life back in the seventies and eighties had more open boundaries than today. He always wanted his students to have fun in the classroom. It opened up opportunities sometimes for pranks and situations that may not be deemed appropriate in today’s world.
Following the success of his first book, Eh Schoolie!, this delightful read extends the journey to a final destination in a warts and all revelation of Graham’s life as a teacher.
This book is available to purchase individually, or as a package deal with our first book Eh Schoolie! or with our CD’s.
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Country Heart Awakening is our first album that we recorded. All songs are original and written by Graham McGrath. This album has a country music flavour. Some songs have been inspired by people we have met and places we have been over the years, socially and through our band, Sunshine while others are from life experiences.
SONGS ON ALBUM
- Sweet Harmony
- Life’s Long Track
- Heartaches Don’t Belong
- Smelling Roses
- It’s Not Too Late
- Taste of Good Feeling
- Toads in Townsville
- Country Heart Awakening
- Feelings of Love
- Pump Action Pete
- Tomorrow’s Weekend Party
- Uluru
- Family Band
- Just Call My Way
- Drip Drop
- Outside Your Own Backyard
- I’d Do It Again
- Blame the Bloody Dogs
This CD is available to purchase individually, or as a package deal.
Purchase Country Heart Awakening $15 (free postage)
PACKAGE DEALS
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Shades of Colour is our second album that we released in 2015. This album is inspired by the many people and events during Graham’s life and teaching career. The title song, Shades of Colour was emotionally inspired by a conversation he had with one of his indigenous students. Ballad of Banjo is a song about an Aboriginal man, Banjo (Ben Walkington) who, with his encouragement led to Graham’s life long passion for singing and playing music. He writes extensively about Banjo in his book, Eh Schoolie.
SONGS ON ALBUM
- Shades of Colour
- Don’t Play the Sound
- The Best of What Life Throws
- It’s All Over Baby
- Ballad of Banjo
- The Child in Your Heart
- Funny Honey
- What We Really Are
- My Gibson
- Riding on a Harley
- The Good Life
- I Was a Rocker
This CD is available to purchase individually, or as a package deal.
Purchase Shades of Colour $15 (free postage)
