Interview by Life Music Media
The Strums launch their debut EP @ The Beetle Bar, Brisbane on November 25th and they’ve lined up some of their oldest friends who coincidentally play in a few of the coolest rock n roll bands in Brisbane – The Mercy Beat, Bang Bang Boss Kelly, Get William – to help them celebrate… There might even be some sneaky DJ sets between the bands.
Take Five With… The Strums vocals/guitarist Jai Sparks
Its been an amazing year for Transvaal Diamond Syndicate (TDS)… inclusion in Australia’s premier Blues and Roots Festival, Byron Bay Bluesfest 2011, completion of their ‘Sins of the Blessed – East Coast Tour’ – some 35 dates over 2 months which sees the band travel from Cairns all the way down to Sydney, pretty much stopping at every city in between – as well as a number of confirmed festival dates and key support slots.
Life Music Media invites you to take five with… Christian Tryhorn | Transvaal Diamond Syndicate
Continue reading Take Five With… Christian Tryhorn | Transvaal Diamond Syndicate
Interview by Stuart Blythe
Australian singer/songwriter Danielle Spencer, currently on her “The Alone & Together” tour with Steve Balbi, is set to release her 6 track acoustic EP on November 18th (2011).
Danielle Spencer chats with Life Music Media.
Photographer: Stuart Blythe
Continue reading Photo Gallery : Cold Chisel at Brisbane Entertainment Centre – 01 November 2011
by Stuart Blythe
With CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH set to grace our shores in November (2011) to play at Harvest Festival and a number of headline shows, Life Music Media caught up with Robbie Guertin (guitar, keyboard, backing vocals) about their new album, festivals and touring.
Photographer: Stuart Blythe
Photographer: Stuart Blythe
Artists: The Amity Affliction
Venue: The Tivoli, Brisbane
Date: 06 October 2011
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Photographer: Stuart Blythe
Photographer: Stuart Blythe
Artists: Stonefield , Albert Salt
Venue: Brisbane Powerhouse
Date: 17 September 2011
Continue reading Stonefield + Albert Salt @ Brisbane Powerhouse – 17 September 2011 | Photo Gallery
Photographer: Stuart Blythe
Photographer: Stuart Blythe
Artists: Danika Smith , Snakadaktal
Venue: Brisbane Powerhouse
Date: 17 September 2011
Bev’s life has become all about boobs since she landed a role in the much-aired Berlei Ad for the Uplifting Tour of Australia and was asked to perform as a Bosum Buddy of Busting Out! Of course she accepted the Busting Out! offer and has now toured for the last 4 years in Australia, New Zealand and the UK and Edinburgh Festival. Bev is also doing solo stand up shows around the nation.
Tell us a bit about your current show ::
I am currently back into Stand Up after touring extensively with Busting Out! I’m enjoying the freedom of expression.
:: Who is your favourite comedian? ::
Joan Rivers,she doesn’t censor herself and is my hero for that reason. I adore her!!!
:: Where do you find inspiration? ::
Life around me. You never know when a good bit or routine pops out of the blue. On a tram,on holiday,taking kids to school,talking with mates.
:: What is your favourite type of heckler? ::
The one that shuts up after you’ve made the perfect comeback.
:: What is the most memorable production or performance you have seen – something that really inspired you? ::
In the early days of my career I would sit and watch Live Stand Up around Melbourne and Sydney. I love a good live stand up show. Inspirational people to me back then were Vince Sorrenti, Judith Lucy, Rachel Berger, Pommy Johnson, Fred Lang, Darren Sanders.. to name a few.
:: Name a comic that you’d really love to support / tour with ::
Wayne Brady I have supported before,and would love to again. Joan Rivers would be a dream come true.
:: When you were younger you wanted to be ::
A Clown…….nothing else. I even told my Careers advisor that at highschool. I was called to the Principal’s office. They thought I was being a smart alec.
:: The best boredom buster is ::
Gardening. I love it. And I’ve been playing Words with Friends lately. It’s good when you’re on the road.
:: Biggest influence ::
Live Stand Up
:: Favourite website ::
Facebook…..an anything where you book a good holiday.
:: Favourite band? ::
The Jacksons
:: Favourite album? ::
Trini Lopez
:: Favourite food? ::
Homemade comfort cooking eaten with family and friends. Slow food.
:: Favourite drink? ::
At present a Sauvignon Blanc.
:: Favourite place? ::
Ghent, Belgium. Broome comes a close second.
:: Favourite season? ::
Late Spring.
:: Favourite book ::
Shantaram
:: Favourite film ::
The Color Purple
:: Your biggest aspirations ::
To be recognised as an actor as well as a comedian. To be cast in a Film or series.
:: Best piece of advice you’ve received ::
Be friends with everyone. You never know who you’re shaking hands with.
What’s next for Bev Killick?
Off on a working holiday on a P and O Cruise with my son. LA in November 2011 with Busting Out!
OWL EYES is Melbourne singer/songwriter Brooke Addamo. Brooke “threads elaborate fantasies of escapism in fictional words into breezy intelligent indie-pop songs. Not to be falsely assured by her honey voice and sweet melodies, Owl Eyes’ songs depict some haunting themes”.
On the eve of her THE ‘RAIDERS’ EP National tour (Tour details here), Brooke took time out for Life Music Media.
Photographer: Stuart Blythe
Photographer: Stuart Blythe – stuartblythe.com
Artists: FloatingMe
Electric Horse – www.facebook.com/electrichorse – www.facebook.com/pages/Floating-Me/144012038959446
>Forever the Optimist – www.facebook.com/forevertheoptimistmusic
Venue: The Hi-Fi, Brisbane
Date: 23 July 2011
READ OUR REVIEW – A Thousand Reasons Tour @ The Hi-Fi Bar, Melbourne – 16 July 2011 | Live Review
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By: Stuart Blythe
In May 2011, A Day To Remember stormed our shores for their very first Australian headlining tour, a tour of sell out shows, leaving a lasting impression on the league of fans that attended. With the band touring extensively throughout 2011, Life Music Media invites you to Take Five with…
Continue reading Take Five With… A Day To Remember guitarist Kevin Skaff
:: What is your favourite Album ::
‘God Willin’ & the Creek Don’t Rise’ – Ray LaMontagne & The Pariah Dogs.
:: Favourite Quote ::
As I lie here awake I am surrounded by unfamiliarity, yearning for something that I recognise, hoping for even a hint of normality, but knowing my desire will remain unfulfilled, leaving me to ponder the reasons for committing to such an endeavour, questioning the very same beliefs which convinced me not only of the value of being here, but of also merely being. – author withheld.
:: When on tour, you can’t live without ::
Lagavulin.
:: When you think of Australia, you think ::
Three month road trips!
:: Worst thing to happen to music is ::
People encouraging people who shouldn’t be encouraged..
:: Best thing about the current music industry ::
The Folk Revival!
:: Biggest influence ::
Ray LaMontagne.
:: Childhood hero ::
Elvis Presley
:: When you were younger you wanted to be ::
Cricket’s best fielder. (I couldn’t really bowl or bat amazingly well…)
:: Last album bought ::
‘I Want That You Are Always Happy’ – The Middle East.
:: First album you ever bought ::
‘Frogstomp’ – Silverchair
:: First concert you went to ::
Steve Grace – surely one of Australia’s hardest working, most travelled artists.
:: Last concert you went to ::
The Chemist at The Republic Bar in Hobart.
:: Favourite current band ::
Fleet Foxes / The Middle East.
:: Favourite drink ::
Whiskey.
:: Favourite book ::
‘A Fortunate Life’ by A.B. Facey.
:: Favourite actor ::
Owen Wilson
:: Favourite website ::
http://theleftoversessions.wordpress.com/
:: The best boredom buster is ::
Making little videos on my phone for friends –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8plnjDquXgU
:: The best film you ever saw was ::
Apocalypto
:: Your ultimate snack is ::
Banana Loaf from Vargabar, Newtown, Sydney.
:: The first thing you do when you wake up is ::
Wonder which day it is and what it might bring.
:: Best piece of advice you’ve received ::
Don’t settle for being comfortable.
:: Your biggest aspirations ::
To continue travelling the world playing music for people all along the way.
:: Best gift you’ve ever received? ::
‘The Open Road’ – a little leather bound poetry book published in 1906, a friend found it in a little Christchurch bookshop.
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