29 October 2015
With Rainbow Serpent Festival set to return for another colourful round in 2016, a little warm-up is taking place this Saturday, October 31. Urban Gathering is a team effort of CERES Environment Park, TREASURE EXCHANGE and Mosaic Vision and welcomes a day of music, markets and workshops.
29 October 2015
The Mildura Jazz Festival arrives this weekend, October 30 through November 2. Combining traditional jazz and swing with more contemporary sounds, the festival is perfect for a relaxing day out. Mildura’s paddlesteamers, riverside wineries, clubs and pubs, plenty of gourmet food and locally produced wine only sweetens the deal.
29 October 2015
The Getaway Plan have been hard at it since early September, making their way around the country as part of their ‘Dark Horses’ tour. It’s finally time for a little action in our neck of the woods, with the band hitting Geelong’s Workers Club this Saturday night, October 31.
29 October 2015
On April 22, 2012 for the first time in 21 years the Sunnyboys hit the stage in Sydney and now the original line up of Jeremy Oxley, Peter Oxley, Richard Burgman and Bil Bilson will make an appearance at the Wool Exchange Entertainment Complex in Geelong on March 11.
29 October 2015
Halloween is upon and so are the ‘Daye of the Dead’ celebrations at Pistol Pete’s on October 31. Whack on your best sugar skull face paint, don a sombrero and head along to catch Mick Dogs Boneyard perform at 9.30pm. There’ll be prizes and giveaways, so it may be worth putting a bit more thought into your costume than the $2 hat you just bought.
29 October 2015
Armed with their galactic soul breaks, Passerine kicked off a little tour recently in support of their new release, ‘Look Up’. The Melbourne trio, comprised of Phoebe Dubar, Alex Gooding and Ben Murphy, three souls with diverse musical backgrounds, released their debut single ‘Ready to Begin’ in 2013.
29 October 2015
Jeez, there is something about Aussie bands and a strong work ethic. When it comes to The Ocean Party you have five albums to choose from, beginning with their 2012 debut The Sun Rolled Off the Hills. Light Weight is their latest slab of goodness.
29 October 2015
From 700 entries into the Hermitude remix comp for their track ‘Ukiyo’, five were chosen and now the official winner has been crowned. Geelong’s very own, but now Melbourne based, OK Sure has been selected as the winner and we couldn’t be feeling more proud. This one definitely deserves a place on the fridge.
28 October 2015
Dylan Joel is about as driven and focused as they come. The Melbourne hip hop star not too long ago crossed the finish line on the massive 47-date tour he undertook with Seth Sentry and DJ Sizzle, and now he is enjoying a headlining run – his first solo tour.
28 October 2015
After shock circumstances caused a delay in their recent tour, stage manager Shane Cooper and drummer Mick Skelton were in a car accident, Thirsty Merc have announced the rescheduled tour dates with proceeds going towards the grief stricken families.
28 October 2015
Listen up, people, it is time to rock and roll all night and party every other day with Apes. They have their new single ‘Dimension’ for you, so if you have three minutes to spare I am sure they would appreciate it greatly if you were to check it out.
27 October 2015
Remember November 6, foxy men and ladies, because You Am I will be dropping a new album on that faithful date. It is called Porridge & Hotsauce and it is their first since their 2010 self-titled release. To keep you company until then you have single ‘Good Advices’.
27 October 2015
Geelong’s “one night only” pop-up arts event, Geelong After Dark, returns in 2016 with the theme set as ‘AIR’. Expressions of interest are currently being sought, provided they meet a few guidelines.
27 October 2015
In 1988, a couple of AC/DC and Metallica fans bonded over some tunes, and so they started a band. They called themselves Shihad, apparently because they heard the word ‘Jihad’ in the movie Dune and liked the sound of it.
26 October 2015
From jamming in their back shed to playing show after show around the country, it has been a fist-pumping thrill ride for the brothers behind Sisters Doll. This is the band for those who long for the days when theatrics went hand-in-hand with big riffs.
26 October 2015
Chris Cavill spent many years recording and touring with his backing band The Long Weekend before finding a second life with The Prospectors. While the roots-rock foundations remain, The Prospectors deliver an electric sound – something unfamiliar to the songman.
26 October 2015
Being the sharp individuals that you are, you have probably heard all about the 2016 instalment of the Red Hot Summer Tour. The one and only Jimmy Barnes will headline the event, rocking out his greatest hits, while Noiseworks, The Angels, Mark Seymour & the Undertow and The Badloves will serve up a home-grown selection of their finest and favourites.
26 October 2015
2015 marks 20 years since Carus Thompson took his first musical steps as a then eighteen-year-old. The Perth circuit became his second home, with the singer-songwriter playing as many as five shows a week.
25 October 2015
Happy 40th birthday, Port Fairy Folk Festival, I hope you enjoy your colonoscopy. Yep, it’s the big 4-0 for the festival next year – and celebrations are truly in order.
24 October 2015
It has been ten long, dry, rock-less years since Dallas Crane last performed in Bendigo, but the drought is almost over with the band hitting the Golden Vine Hotel on October 30.
24 October 2015
Family, friends and great live music in a fun and festive atmosphere is the aim of the Turtle Bend Music Festival, a little music festival with a big heart and soul.
23 October 2015
While spending most of his time gigging between Melbourne and Geelong, Jordan Bailey used what little downtime he had in-between gigs to record a second EP. Set for release a touch later in the month, Clear is the follow-up to Breaking the Distance. Originally from Queensland, Bailey played the saxophone before finding his true calling as a singer-songwriter.
23 October 2015
Set for release before the close of the month, Valleywood is the third album from Dan Parsons. Returning to the skills of Robin Waters, the songman drafted some amazing musos to help him with his newie, including Tracy McNeil, Jackie Marshall, Steve Grady, Chris Pickering, Alex O’Gorman (Big Smoke) and Daniel Watkins (One Up, Two Down, Buffalo Nickel).
23 October 2015
Did you know that Australians love live music? It’s true! So let’s share in the inaugural Aus Music Festival – Warrnambool together. Go on, tell that person sitting across from you on the train.
