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Photo Gallery | The Smith Street Band + Apologies, I have None + The Front Bottoms @ The Hi-Fi, Brisbane – November 21, 2014

Photographer: Cynthia Lee
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Photo Gallery | Little May + Winterbourne @ Northcote Social Club – November 21, 2014

Photographer: Geoffrey D’Unienville
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Live Review | Guy Pearce – The Basement, Sydney – November 19, 2014

By Meghan Player
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There is a certain level of cringing that is associated with actors becoming musicians, and vice-versa. For the most part, the “music” feels dishonest, an attempt at another cash-grab – that feels about as genuine as a snake oil merchant.

For Guy Pearce, tonight is quite the test. Not only launching his debut album, Broken Bones, but also preparing to break down the boundaries of being pigeon-holed as an actor.
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Live Review | Rick Astley @ Revesby Workers Club – November 19, 2014

Review by David Jackson
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Having covered a number of these 70’s to 80’s artists over the last couple of years I am cautious when it comes to expectations. In my experience, all the hype does not always deliver the goods. Last night at Revesby Workers Club, Rick Astley opened his Australian tour. Everyone remembers Astley from the 80’s, young bloke, big coat, and deep voice. In the 80’s Astley sprinted out of the Stock Aitken Waterman stable with a few hits and took the world by storm. Five years later he disappeared or in his words “retired from the music industry”. Come the new millennium and Astley was back with a vengeance. But in the land of type specific pre-written and arranged music can the guy really sing?
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They’re Back! Scott Russo & Phil Jamieson Team Up For Christmas Shows

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They joined forces earlier this year for two SOLD OUT shows in Sydney and Melbourne, and now the rest of Australia will get the chance to experience Phil Jamieson and Scott Russo’s live show.
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The Dead Daisies announce Australia & NZ tour – November/December 2014

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The Dead Daisies have arrived back in Australia, with one of their first stops being The Morning Show on 7, where they performed an acoustic rock version of “Angel In Your Eyes”.
Click here to view The Dead Daisies acoustic performance of Angel In Your Eyes on The Morning Show

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Contemporary classic rockers, The Dead Daisies, are set to hit the road again and do a number of huge shows across Australia and New Zealand in November and December, along with releasing a second single, “Angel In Your Eyes”, from their Face I Love EP.
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The Good Ship Xmas Show – New Globe Theatre, Brisbane – December 20, 2014

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Right… It’s Christmas time… traditionally a time for being with loved ones and sharing those special moments. Those questionable crewmembers of The Good Ship would like to share some of their own touching moments with you. In fact, they’d like to touch you in ways you’ve maybe never been touched before.
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Darren Hanlon Announces 2014 Christmas Tour

Darren HanlonIf there’s one constant in the disjointed life of Darren Hanlon, it’s his annual Yuletide show series. “The years seem to get faster but for me the Christmas tour is the playing card in the spokes that mark each turn,” he says.

And the season is upon us again. Nearing a decade of existence, this year will see Hanlon once again take the stage in a blaze of solo informality, keeping things loose and inviting special guests to sing a song or two.

Don’t miss Darren Hanlon at The Bridge Hotel in Castlemaine on Thursday 11 December, Trinity Sessions in Adelaide on Sunday 14 December (all ages), Mojo’s in Fremantle on Monday 15 December, Northcote Uniting Church Hall in Melbourne on Thursday 18 December (all ages), Northcote Social Club in Melbourne on Friday 19 December, St Stephens Church in Sydney on Saturday 20 December (all ages), and The Globe in Brisbane on Sunday 21 December (all ages). Tickets to all shows are on sale now.
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Anastacia Resurrection Australia 2015 – Tour Announcment

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Lennard Promotions proudly presents the first ever Australian tour by international pop superstar Anastacia and her full band.

With 30 million albums sold and a string of massive worldwide hits including I’m Outta Love, Paid My Dues, Left Outside Alone and Pieces of A Dream, Anastacia has become a global icon in the world of pop music. With a steely resolve that has seen her overcome hardship and life-threatening illness, along with a golden voice far bigger than her diminutive stature may suggest, Anastacia has won a legion of fans worldwide attracted to her sublime talents as an entertainer and her inspirational story as one of modern music’s great survivors. With her brand new album Resurrection and a cannon of her classic pop hits Anastacia will reward her patient Australian fans with what is sure to be one of the most anticipated pop tours of 2015.
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