Big Day Out – Sydney Showgrounds Jan 26 and 27th Now One Show Only

BIG DAY OUT has announced that the two Sydney shows will be merged into one show… here is the statement from promoter Ken WesKen West:

“Perhaps we were a bit ambitious expanding to two dates in Sydney for this year’s Big Day Out…

The Sydney Big Day Out show scheduled for Monday, January 27 will now be merged into one show on Sunday, January 26, Australia Day.

Fans who purchased tickets for the Monday, January 27 show will have three options:
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Drunken Moon 2013 – Line Up Announced

Want horror that makes you scream for more? Then gather the finest and filthiest of bands together and unleash them to an energetic captivated audience across two states. Following the success of 2012, Drunken Moon Festival is set to continue to promote the best live performers in the punk/roots/blues/garage/rock/’abilly’s live scene with a beautifully menacing line up just announced for the 2013 event.

The pleasure pit of James Grim, who through extensive touring with his seminal punk/blues outfit Brothers Grim and the Blue Murders, collects fellow troubadours of the stage over one year and pulls them all together onto one bill for two shows only, Drunken Moon features acts from Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane and more. The prerequisite for band selection is simple; they have to be outstanding musically, exceptional performers and even better company when propping up a bar.
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Album Review: Madre Monte – “Raza:Madre”

Review by JOSE EDUARDO CRUZ
Melbourne has been responsible for constantly producing great bands over the years. Madre Monte upholds this responsibility alive and well with their latest EP Raza:Madre.

The influx of Colombian migrants into Australia over the last decade has seen an outpouring of cultural exchange, in particularly, musical exchange that it is beginning to fit seamlessly into the Australian musical landscape. Madre Monte formed in Melbourne, but their origins begin in Cali, Colombia, and it is from here that this beautiful music takes its cue. What makes this release so special is that Madre Monte mixes English and Spanish lyrics quite easily making their music very accessible to the wider Australian music audiences.
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Forever the Optimist – “Revolutions” (Music Stream)

Forever the Optimist are not just a band running in circles.

Their new single ‘Revolutions’ will be released on Monday September 30 to what has become an army of waiting fans – the masses growing larger and larger to the sound of their pounding rhythms.

Their previous single, Warning Horns made waves – their most widespread track to date. It was played nationally on Rage, Triple M’s DISTORTION show with Higgo, on The Aussie Alternative with Rod Whitfield and reached rotation across the US on Syndicated Rock shows Ripple Hive and Neueregelradio.com, taking their music to whole new audience.
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Q&A with Bree De Rome

Q&A with Bree De Rome

Bree De Rome is a sweet, sassy and charming young singer/songwriter from the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia.

Bree recently released her debut EP “Bag Of Bones”.

:: What track changed your life ::
Lead Me Gently Home – Johnny Cash

:: What is your favourite Album ::
I honestly cannot choose so I’m going to name a few. I love Revolver, Part One Lola Versus Powerman and The Moneyground – The Kinks, Nashville Skyline – Bob Dylan, Hymns by Johnny Cash, Pet Sounds and Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas

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Pat Tierney -The World Don’t Owe You Nothin’ – Single Launch Tour

Brisbane’s lap-sliding journeyman Pat Tierney returns with his brand new single “The World Don’t Owe You Nothin” on October 1st and is taking his brand of folk, acoustic, blues and roots on the road once more to take his story to familiar faces and new.

“The World Don’t Owe You Nothin” is a laid back, but energising bluesy harp and guitar number, all about how things could be worse and you could be in a worse position in life, so keep those less fortunate in your heart and a smile on your face. It’s a feel good tune with a great sing along chorus.
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2014 Laneway Festival Line-up

Fresh from delivering a wildly successful debut event in Detroit, the St Jerome’s Laneway Festival is excited to present the 2014 Australian line­up, arguably the most eclectic and compelling to date.

Over its eleven year history, the now eight-­city boutique event has carved out a niche in the hectic festival market, gaining both international acclaim and respect as well as an unrivalled rep for programming the new talent you’ll be falling for over the summer.

Programming director and co-­founder Danny Rogers says: ‘We’re exceptionally proud of this year’s line­up. As usual, the artists have been chosen on the strength of their music and their ability to deliver an insanely great live show. It’s why we couldn’t resist bringing a few international acts back and it’s why we are so thrilled to introduce you to some of the most exciting new artists this side of the world has seen for the very first time. This country has so many incredibly talented artists; if only we could bring them all along.’
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What If You Stopped Sleeping?

Your weekly dose of fun and interesting science… visit http://www.youtube.com/user/AsapSCIENCE

Written and created by Mitchell Moffit (twitter @mitchellmoffit) and Gregory Brown (twitter @whalewatchmeplz).

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Bluesfest 2nd Announcement 25th Anniversary 2014!


Bluesfest Byron Bay, Australia’s multi award winning 5 Day Festival, held over the Easter long weekend (17 – 21st of April) at its home, the Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm, north of Byron Bay, opens the 2nd chapter to its 25th Anniversary special edition!

After the first announcement focused on headliners John Mayer & powerhouse Dave Matthews Band, as well as compelling contemporary musicians, this is what Bluesfest diehard fans wait for every year. It’s all about Legends, Blues & Roots and a perfect blend of Funk & Reggae.
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Marcus Blacke releases debut album ‘Butterfly Black’

Songwriter, storyteller Marcus Blacke has a vivid language grasp that is not seen often these days. From his folk inspirations, poetic songs are created in the legacy of old time greats with a dash of the contemporary. The ability to create unique music that invigorates listeners sets Marcus apart as a performer and artist.

His debut album Butterfly Black is a beautiful creation filled with songwriters songs. It was recorded in a concrete water tank with Govinda Doyle who was the Aria award winning engineer/producer of Big Jet Plane by Angus and Julia Stone.
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