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Live Review | Byron Bay Bluesfest 2014 | Day 2 Wrap

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Day two of Bluesfest.

For day 2 of Bluesfest we were blessed with beautiful weather to set the mode of the day.

Once again impressed with the festival layout that offers easy access to all stages, along with plenty of food stalls and bars, plenty of shelter *should you need it*, amenities aplenty. Overall verdict… fantastic!

Some Of Our Day 2 Highlights

Having seen Tijuana Cartel perform a number of times over the past few years, we were eager to arrive early and catch their 12:30pm set at the Mojo stage. Their style of infused Latin American/Afro Cuban break beat + world music was the perfect way to start the festival day and get you up and dancing.
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Photo Gallery | Byron Bay Bluesfest 2014

Photographer: Stuart Blythe
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Interview | Stevic – Twelve Foot Ninja

Interview by Stuart Blythe

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They broke crowd funding records for their latest music video, they’re about to kick off an Australian headline tour, before making their return to the U.S. later this year.

Life Music Media catch up with Twelve Foot Ninja guitarist Stevic for a chat.

LMM: The Pozible crowd-funding campaign for your new video was an amazing success.  What prompted your decision to use crowd funding and what are your feelings about the campaign success?
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Interview | Miles Hunt – The Wonder Stuff

Interview by Stuart Blythe
TWSThe Wonder Stuff are heading to Australia for a headline tour performing their classic album “Never Loved Elvis” in it’s entirety!

Life Music Media catch up with The Wonder Stuff’s Miles Hunt for a chat.

LMM: Great to hear that your heading to Australian in 2014 for a string of headline shows. You’ll be performing your album “Never Loved Elvis” in its entirety. How did this tour come about?
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Interview with Luke Liang – Papa Vs Pretty

Interview by Stuart Blythe
Sydney rockers Papa Vs Pretty recently released their latest single “Smother”, taken from their anticipated second album, White Deer Park.

Life Music Media caught up with Luke Liang (Guitar, Keyboards) of Papa Vs Pretty for a quick chat about their new album “White Deer Park”

LMM: Your new album White Deer Park is due for release early next year.  How was the recording process and working with David Trumfio?

   Luke: Dave was amazing. He’s really easy to get along with, he’s obviously brilliant (check out Wilco and My Morning Jacket!) and he really drove us in the right way. What I mean is that he made us feel at ease personally but pushed us out of our comfort zone musically – that balance really helped us to create something great during the recording process.
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Interview with Billy Kennedy – Frightened Rabbit

Interview by Stuart Blythe
Frightened Rabbit are heading back to Australia as part of Laneway Festival 2014 and also performing their own headlines shows.

LifeMusicMedia.com catch up with Frightened Rabbit bassist Billy Kennedy for a chat.

LMM: Frightened Rabbit has come to Australia quite a lot in the past few years. Is there anything in particular that makes you want to keep coming back?
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Photo Gallery: Vans Warped Tour Australia 2013 – Brisbane – November 29, 2013

Photographer: Stuart Blythe
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Photos! Bluesfest Byron Bay 2013 – Day 3

Photographer: Stuart Blythe

Photographer: Stuart Blythe

Featured Artists: Robert Plant, Iggy Pop and The Stooges, Dropkick Murphys, Status Quo, Beasts of Bourbon
Venue: Bluesfest Byron Bay
Date: 30 March 2013

More photos to come!

Visit Bluesfest Byron Bay Official Website here!


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Photos! Soundwave Festival 2013 – Brisbane

Photographer: Stuart Blythe

Anthrax at Soundwave Festival 2013 – Brisbane, Australia
Photo copyright Stuart Blythe

Photos available HERE

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Interview with Joe Robinson

Interview by Stuart Blythe
Guitar genius Joe Robinson has a list of credentials that would make most musicians three times his senior envious. Playing stages at prestigious gatherings like Bonnaroo Music Festival; being named Best New Talent in Guitar Player Magazine’s Readers Poll and making the Top 50 Best Guitarists list in Australian Guitar to name a few.

Life Music Media caught up with Joe for a chat.


LMM: Hi Joe, what first made you decide to pick up a guitar?

Joe: I think it was hearing Eric Clapton’s music. My parents used to always play tapes of Cream and other Clapton stuff from back in the day. I was pretty good at air guitaring the Layla solo.
 
 
LMM: Did your parents influence your musical talents?
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Photo Gallery: BIGSOUND Live 2012 – Day 1

Photographer: Stuart Blythe

Photographer: Stuart Blythe

Event: BIGSOUND Live 2012 – Day 1 – 12 September 2012

Artist: The Good Ship
www.awakeniam.com – Awaken I Am
www.strangers.net.au/ – Strangers
www.snowdroppers.com – The Snowdroppers
www.heroesforhire.com.au – Heroes For Hire
www.facebook.com/violentsoho – Violent Soho
Velociraptor – www.velociraptor.com.au

Date: 12 September 2012

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Interview with Andrew Levy – The Brand New Heavies

Interview: Stuart Blythe
Legendary British soul funk pioneers The Brand New Heavies return to Australia this September *2012*, playing intimate venues in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. The Brand New Heavies’ bassist Andrew Levy chats to LifeMusicMedia.com

 
 
LMM: Hi Andrew, you’ll be performing in Australia this September. What can we expect from your shows?

Andrew: Australia can expect a High Gloss performances from the funk/soul band that delivers like a rock band. A taste of some new material too…. Don’t worry all the hits you know and love will be on the set list as usual!
 
 
LMM: Do you have any special memories of past Australian visits?
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