Richard Thompson is one of the UK’s most outstanding songwriters, and an astonishing guitar player whose versatility allows him to adapt his style as each song requires. In this rare appearance, Richard will be presenting an intimate solo set as well as performing with his electric trio – Michael Jerome (drums) Taras Prodaniuk (bass/vocals).
Continue reading Richard Thompson Electric Trio announces Australian Tour – March 2015
Photographer: Geoffrey D’Unienville – geoff.D Photography
Continue reading Photo Gallery | The Blurst Of Times Festival 2014 – Melbourne – October 19, 2014
Words and photos by David Jackson
The Chantoozies consisting of Ally Fowler, Eve Von Bibra, Angelica Arnott and Tottie Goldsmith are back.
Taking to the stage and opening with their hit “Love The One You’re With” the girls were energetic and truly having fun. Backed by a 4 piece band their sound was full and their vocals flawless.
The set included a number of covers, most notably the girls version of The Church’s “Under the Milky Way” and a new version of the 70’s Promises classic “Baby It’s You”.
Continue reading Photos + Live Review | The Chantoozies @ Wests New Lambton – October 19, 2014
Photographer: Maria de Vera
Continue reading Photo Gallery | Soulfest 2014 – Victoria Park, Sydney
Atlanta rockers Manchester Orchestra have announced their return to Australia with a run of East Coast dates.
The band will be touring in support of their fourth full-length album, Cope Out Now via Caroline Australia.
Continue reading Tour News | Manchester Orchestra – Australian Tour – November 2014
Photographer: Annette Geneva
Continue reading Photo Gallery | Say Anything @ Manning Bar, Sydney – October 18, 2014
The supremely talented, #1 charting neo-soul singer JOHN LEGEND is set to thrill his Australian fans this December.
Legend today announced a national headline tour in support of his fourth highly acclaimed album, Love in the Future, featuring six-times platinum ARIA #1 single All of Me.
An Evening with John Legend – teaming the multi-award winning, platinum-selling singer-songwriter with his super talented band plus a guest string section – promises an intimate show not to be missed, featuring Legend’s intoxicating vocals and incredible musicianship.
Continue reading JOHN LEGEND ‘The All of Me Tour’ December 2014 with special guest Dami Im
Photographer: Charlyn Cameron
Continue reading Photo Gallery | The Blurst Of Times 2014 – Brisbane
Photographer: David Jackson
Continue reading Photo Gallery | Hot Chocolate at Wests New Lambton – October 15, 2014
Review by Ben Connolly
The Tea Party set kicks off with a new album (“The Ocean at The End” ) sandwich of The L.O.C. and The Black Sea (with a filling of perennial favourite The Bazaar) highlighting just how crunchy the new offering is. Gone is the flowery bloat and overly-earnest emotive slather which marred the late-career albums, in its stead a return to the screeching wail of a well-throttled Les Paul backed by a thumping backline.
Continue reading Live Review | The Tea Party @ Palais Theatre, Melbourne – October 12, 2014
Review and photos by David Jackson
Sipping hot chocolate on a cold night is anyone’s idea of pleasure, watching one of the most successful bands of the 70’s play live is perhaps double this.
With a career spanning some 44 years and a huge catalogue of hits, Hot Chocolate entered the stage. Lead by relatively new singer Kennie Simon (Simon joined as lead vocals in 2010) and followed by original members Patrick Olive (Bass), Harvey Hinsley (guitarist) and Tony Connor (drummer), they opened the set with “Everyone’s a Winner”.
Continue reading Live Review | Hot Chocolate at Wests New Lambton – October 15, 2014
SARAH BELKNER RELEASES ‘WITH YOU’ SINGLE ON 24 OCTOBER
+ ANNOUNCES INTIMATE SHOWS
FORTHCOMING DEBUT ALBUM TO BE RELEASED 2015
Sydney based singer, songwriter, arranger and composer, Sarah Belkner, triumphantly comes out from behind her much-praised previous moniker ‘Miss Little’, to announce her forthcoming first studio album – the first single, WITH YOU.
Released on 24 October, the first single to be lifted from the album could be described as a modern day love song; A glimpse into a situation many people find themselves in in relationships. The frustration of outside distractions and the day to day mundane when all anyone really wants is to just to be loved and to be with that person without complication.
Continue reading SARAH BELKNER RELEASES ‘WITH YOU’ SINGLE ON 24 OCTOBER AND TOUR
SEA LEGS ANNOUNCE MORE TOUR DATES + MUSIC VIDEO FOR ‘CHRISTOPHER STRONG’
Central Coast indie pop revellers on the rise Sea Legs have just released additional touring dates and a DIY music video for their latest single ‘Christopher Strong’.
Continue reading Sea Legs Announce Tour – Nov & Dec 2014 and Jan 2015
Sydney’s masked producer Golden Features has announced his debut headline tour for late 2014. Spanning three countries over November and December this year, these shows will reveal a new dimension to Golden Features’ signature brand of dark, cajoling electronica; an incendiary visual showpiece which joins the dots between his aesthetic and identity as a musician, performer and visual artist.
Continue reading GOLDEN FEATURES Announces Debut Headline Tour – Nov/Dec 2014
Photographer: Peter Coates
Continue reading Photo Gallery | The Tea Party + The Superjesus @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney – October 15, 2014
