14 October 2015
Slaughterhouse started as a rap battle between Joe Budden and Royce da 5’9”. From there a respect grew, and along with Crooked I and Joell Ortiz they appeared on Budden’s 2008 album Halfway House. The track, ‘Slaughterhouse’, became the group, and they would release a self-titled album independently in 2009.
13 October 2015
The John Steel Singers, Money for Rope, Immigrant Union, East Brunswick All Girls Choir, The Harlots, Cove, Forever Sun, Brother James, Karl S. Williams, Crossfire Hurricane, Spiral Arm, Blackwood Jack, Sheriff, Rough River, TSUN, ORB and Mangelwurzel are the dear darlings that make up the Kennedys Creek Music Festival, October 24 & October 25.
13 October 2015
In 1983, David Bridie formed Not Drowning, Waving with John Phillips. Combining elements of rock, ambient and world music, the band released a handful of albums and soundtracks before disbanding in 1994.
13 October 2015
The finishing touches are being put to the Lorne Film Festival, with submissions closing tomorrow, October 16. The inaugural event took place in 2013, which received over 1000 submissions before 29 films were screened across the festival’s duration.
13 October 2015
The Port Fairy Folk Music Festival will celebrate their 40th edition next March, with over 100 acts across 20 venues, presenting 200 shows over four days.
12 October 2015
The Simpsons and doom rock. Has there ever been a better combination in the entire history of the world? Yeah, probably, but it’s a ‘Top 10’ combination for sure. You see, once upon a time, Jono Colliver, vocalist and guitarist of Dr. Colossus, was searching for an appropriate name for a doom rock band.
12 October 2015
In December of 1989, Tim Rogers, his older brother, Jaimme, and Nick Tischler formed You Am I. While the initial line-up was short-lived, things have gone pretty well for the band over the years.
12 October 2015
“A bunch of lonesome and very quarrelsome heroes, were smoking out along the open road. The night was very dark and thick between them, each man beneath his ordinary load. ‘I’d like to tell my story,’ said one of them so young and bold. ‘I’d like to tell my story, before I turn into gold.’”
11 October 2015
A childhood obsession comes to the stage, as Michael Veitch presents Flak, a collection of vivid, unforgettable stories from RAAF veterans about their experiences of combat in World War II.
11 October 2015
Well hot diggity dog, Tex Perkins and Charlie Owen have some business to attend to at The Workers Club, Geelong on November 1. My friends, the music word is full of musical partnerships for the ages. John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Kanye and Kanye.
11 October 2015
Aboriginal cultural centre Narana will host NaranaFEST on Saturday, November 14. Narana is a significant attraction on the Great Ocean Road that seeks to “build understanding of Aboriginal history and culture in a welcoming, friendly and relaxed atmosphere, through personal interaction with groups and individuals from all community backgrounds”.
11 October 2015
Back in 2002, three guys from the small country town of Balnarring and one guy from Cranbourne formed a band called Kisschasy. Following the release of a couple of EPs, the band released their debut full-length, United Paper People, in 2005.
9 October 2015
Doughnuts are good, but Doughboys Doughnuts are even better. Realising this in full are the lovely folk at Peach Boutique who have enlisted Doughboy’s doughnut services and will be selling them this Saturday.
9 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.
9 October 2015
If The Barwon Club is rockin’, please come knockin’. That’s right, you’re invited to River Rocks, the greatest little music fest to feature both the words ‘River’ and ‘Rocks’. This is the festival for one and all – sharks and jets, mods and rockers, Hatfields and McCoys, hipsters and hamsters.
8 October 2015
After two and a half years of being relatively quiet in the industry, Izzy Losi and the Auracles have reignited their passion and are back producing new music. Recently doing a show at the Wintergarden Cafe, the band have since launched a Pozible campaign to help them in the process of creating a new EP.
8 October 2015
In a world where everything seems to come in pop ups at various events, venues and random places, the newest addition in Geelong is Physical Aimz Fitness’ pop up at King of the Castle cafe today.
8 October 2015
Hard rock veterans The Mark of Cain are set to perform a few dates throughout November and December. And Geelong, they’re coming for you. As part of their ‘Tour of Duty’, the band will see what the big deal with The Barwon Club is all about. In other band news, bassist Kim Scott will ride with the Beat Cancer Tour team in the Tour Down Under in January 2016.
7 October 2015
It’s always nice to have some people in your corner. For Minnie Marks, the blistering singer-songwriter and guitarist who serves up a healthy dose of “dirty sweet rock and roll”, these people include Dallas Frasca, Kim Churchill and Michael Barker. Goldmines Hotel, Bendigo – October 9 & Suttons House of Music, Ballarat – October 16. Pick up a copy of her album Live in Stuttgart while you’re there.
7 October 2015
Written and recorded over a period of 13 months, Ladies and Gentlemen, May We Present to You: The Dark Arts is album number three from the Gay Paris clan. And that, you fine-lookin’ reader, is just the kind of news that leads to touring.
7 October 2015
With a reputation for delivering the kind of roots music that unites traditionalists and newcomers, Mustered Courage recently released their third album, White Lies & Melodies.
7 October 2015
If you’ve been thinking of the leafy things in life lately, make sure you head down to Geelong’s newest florist and print shop, The Jungle Room. The new store is officially open at 50 Malop St, Geelong.
6 October 2015
You may well know that Drunk Mums’ new album Gone Troppo is out now. You may have even played it as you were driving in your car. It’s not quite a Jaguar. The album, recorded and mixed by Nick Hoare (ESC, Absolute Boys, Scotdrakula), is the band’s second full-length album.
