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Album Review: Ally Venable – Money & Power

Review and photos by Peter Coates – https://www.facebook.com/InsideEdgePhotography

Released – April 18th, 2025Ruf Records

As the PR blurb states – Rules are to be broken. Expectations are there to be defined, and glass ceilings are there to be shattered. 

Having spent the past decade carving out her own unique space in the male-dominated world of blues-rock, Texas guitarist Ally Venable’s combative sixth album, Money & Power, demands more of both – for herself, for women around the world, and for anyone else who thought they weren’t worthy of a seat at the table.

“I hope these songs allow people to see into my life in a vulnerable way and hold a strong perspective that empowers women and breaks the glass ceiling.”

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Live Review: Byron Bay Bluesfest 2025 – Day 3 and 4

Review by Wanda Hill

Miss Kaninna

Shake up your juju, power up your mojo, get your stars aligned and come for the ride that is Bluesfest 2025. Saturday and Sunday were full tilt jammed up with people loving the weekend offerings. What a way to spend a precious few days of holiday being surrounded by artists who have found their voice, internal fire and instruments of choice with which to share their insights for all to be grooved and enlightened by. Thousands came to have their hearts soothed, vibes raised, joints loosened and greased by this musical manna for the body and soul.

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Live Review: Gary Clark Jr. + Hamish Anderson at Enmore Theatre, Sydney – 17 April 2025

Review and photos by Peter Coates – https://www.facebook.com/InsideEdgePhotography

Back in Australia for BLUESFEST once more, Gary Clark Jr also managed to throw in a few sideshows in Australia, and Sydney got the third of these the night before he played the festival.  I was lucky enough to see this astonishing bluesman play the Factory Theatre and the Corner Hotel in 2013, and those two shows will long remain burned into the brain.

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Live Review: Byron Bay Bluesfest 2025 – Day 1 and 2

https://www.bluesfest.com.au/

This is not the last Bluesfest after all, much to the relief of the thousands upon thousands of people who have enjoyed the festival so far. Who would want to give up this magic event that brings the world of incredible musicians to the most eastern edge of Australia while also shining light on our magnificent local talent.

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Live Review: Sex Pistols (feat Frank Carter) + Civ1c at The Hordern Pavilion, Sydney – 8th April 2025

Review and photos by Peter Coates – https://www.facebook.com/InsideEdgePhotography

CIVIC are an Australian old-school rock’n’roll punk band, formed in 2017 in Melbourne.  The band currently consists of founder Jim McCullough out front, guitarist Lewis Hodgson, bassist Roland Hvlaka, and with new drummer Eli Sthapit.  

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Live Review: KNOTFEST, Sydney 2025

by Krista Melsom – Kristabella Photography

https://knotfest.com/

Knotfest isn’t just a festival—it’s a gathering of a family bound by a love for heavy music, unity, and pure, unfiltered energy. From the moment you step through the gates, there’s an unspoken understanding: this is a place where you can be unapologetically yourself. There’s no judgement here, only acceptance, camaraderie, and a shared passion for the music that fuels us. Whether you’re a pit veteran or a first timer embracing the chaos, you’re welcomed with open arms. I was lucky enough to be a part of the family for the final stop in Sydney.

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Live Review: A Day To Remember at Fortitude Music Hall – 3rd March 2025

By Krista Melsom

Knotfest sideshows ignited in spectacular fashion last night at Fortitude Music Hall. The sight of a massive line of eager fans stretching down Brunswick St Mall made it easy to forget it was a school or work night. Unlike many gigs where crowds gradually fill the venue, last night was different—fans arrived in droves as soon as the doors opened, packing the place well before the first act even stepped on stage. Once things kicked off, it was clear why no one wanted to miss a second.

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Live Review + Photos: TROY REDFERN at Temperance, Leamington Spa UK – 1st March 2025

Photos by Peter Coates – https://www.facebook.com/InsideEdgePhotography

A scintillating slide guitarist from the Welsh Marches in the UK, Troy Redfern exhibits a technical prowess and reckless passion in his playing, even when in an intimate venue with a capacity crowd of about 50! He said it would be a pretty stripped back performance tonight, and then proceeded to rip through a blistering couple of sets, accompanied by the percussion of Nicky Waters on snare and tom.

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Live Review + Photos: Savannah in the Round 2024

Review and photos by Ant Ritz

Savannah in the Round 2024: A Must-Experience Music Festival in Mareeba, QLD

Tyler Hubbard

If you’re not from Far North Queensland (FNQ), Savannah in the Round should be high on your bucket list. Whether you’re planning a trip to explore Cape York, Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef, Cooktown and/or the lush rainforests of Daintree and Cape Tribulation, don’t miss this three-day music extravaganza in Mareeba. This year it was held from Friday, October 11th to Sunday, October 13th, 2024, it was the perfect blend of great weather, vibrant atmosphere, and a diverse lineup that will keep you coming back year after year. For FNQ locals, this is an annual event that you should never skip.

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Album Review: The Commoners – Restless

Review by Peter Coates – www.facebook.com/InsideEdgePhotography

THE COMMONERS – RESTLESS
Released – 5th July 2024
Gypsy Soul Records

Canadian Roots-Rock quintet from Toronto, The Commoners have been on something of a rocket ride for the past few years since their critically acclaimed sophomore album Find A Better Way was released in 2022, with a string of tour dates across their homeland and regular tours to the UK.  With their highly anticipated third album, Restless now released by Gypsy Soul Records, and yet more tours and festival appearances booked for the remainder of 2024, the pace doesn’t look like slowing anytime soon. 

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Live Review and Photos: CMA Fest 2024 – Nashville – Day 2

Words and Photos – LE / PC – @insideedgephotography

LIFE MUSIC MEDIA is on the ground in Nashville, Tennessee for the 2024 CMA Fest week – bringing some highlights from the core festival events, and a taste of the myriad of other gigs, performances and experiences that see the Country Music world take over the city for a full week.

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Album Review: COLLATERAL – Should’ve Known Better

Review by Peter Coates – www.facebook.com/InsideEdgePhotography

COLLATERAL
SHOULD’VE KNOWN BETTER

Released May 24th 2024
Big Shot Records

Having blitzed their way onto the British rock scene in 2020, weeks before COVID appeared to shut the country down, and prevent any in-person touring to promote the record, Collateral was forced to cancel their highly successful tour with Phil X (Bon Jovi) halfway through.  This made the band hungry to keep the momentum. With innovative ways to produce top quality live streams, the band became special guests supporting a range of artists through online events.

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Live Review and Photos: CMA Fest 2024 – Nashville – Day 1

Words and Photos – LE / PC – @insideedgephotography

LIFE MUSIC MEDIA is on the ground in Nashville, Tennessee for the 2024 CMA Fest week – bringing some highlights from the core festival events, and a taste of the myriad of other gigs, performances and experiences that see the Country Music world take over the city for a full week.

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Live Review + Photos: JAYNE DENHAM – Album Launch Show – 03 May 2024

Review and photos by Peter Coates – www.facebook.com/InsideEdgePhotography

JAYNE DENHAM
The Beer Shed Brewery – Campbelltown
May 3rd 2024
Album Launch show for MOONSHINE.

Having reviewed the record last week, it was fantastic to be able to get to the live launch of the Moonshine album with Jayne Denham fronting her highly proficient band in a thoughtfully crafted and structured pair of sets, at the excellent venue within The Beer Shed Brewing Co premises in Leumeah, NSW.  Boasting a great sound system, and better lights than many inner-city music venues, the venue was packed for this sold out show.

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