Potger, one of the founding members of The Seekers, is holding solo concerts in his new hometown’s National Theatre during December, part of a drive to restore the historical, 200-seat, former roller-skating rink to its former glory.

After becoming aware that many locals don’t go out at night, he’s decided to add a couple of special daytime shows. “I’ve been planning a really lovely concert… I go through my life as a performer,” he tells “CityNews”.

Then at night, on December 5, he’ll chat with the audience as he performs old favourites from The Seekers, a touch of Nashville, some original ballads from his three solo CDs and a few covers of hits from the ‘60s to the ‘80s.

Potger has been living in Braidwood for a few months now, but tells us he’s known about it for a long time and nearly bought a house there in 1990.

“I’ve moved all around the world and lived all around the world, but Braidwood has captured me now,” he says, explaining that Braidwood makes quite a good base for travelling, citing his “very exciting” March visit to Nashville. Just a jump from Canberra Airport and not too far from Sydney, he says, “it’s a handy place to live, with a great atmosphere and I’ve made some lovely friends.”

He still gets around Australia, performing and appearing as he did with The Seekers at the recent launch of the musical “Georgy Girl”, which opens in Melbourne during late December.

“This will be a great space for all types of performances, such as music, small drama groups, Morning Melodies concerts for seniors and rock’n’roll dance parties,” Potger enthuses and his concerts will aid the National Theatre Restoration Fund, adding to the contributions from the Braidwood Community Bank’s support of the refurbishment. As well, Potger’s production company, Circle Music, is planning events there for 2016.

Potger says the National has a wonderful PA system “perfect for acoustic instruments. It’s just me, my songs and the guitar – lovely and concise.”

“Morning Melodies” with Keith Potger, National Theatre, Wallace Street, Braidwood, 11.30am, December 1 and 2, bookings to 0455 832979. “An Evening with Keith Potger”, same venue, Saturday, December 5. All bookings to 4842 1700.