Musicians
The Story Behind Daryl Braithwaite’s “You’re My World”
In 1974, Daryl Braithwaite stepped into the spotlight as a solo artist with his rendition of “You’re My World.” Released through the Infinity label, this heartfelt ballad became an instant classic and marked the beginning of Braithwaite’s journey outside of Sherbet, the band that had already made him a household name. But did you know…
Read MoreJimmy Barnes & Diesel – Hordern Pavilion 5th of October 2019
Jimmy Barnes – Official has announced his biggest headlining tour of this century – Shutting Down Your Town – playing all his classic hits plus highlights from his acclaimed new album My Criminal Record (out Fri 31 May on Bloodlines). The Shutting Down Your Town Tour will see Jimmy and his band heading across Australia…
Read MoreBarry Leef Band Souths Juniors 27th March 2015
“Barry Leef has one of Australia’s best known voices, having been featured on hundreds of TV and radio advertisements during 20 years as Sydney’s number one session singer. He has also fronted legendary Aussie bands Bakery and Supermarket, led the in-house band at Sydney’s Musician’s Club and performed with Frank Zappa, Elvin Bishop, Tom Jones…
Read MoreRussell Morris – Blacktown Workers Club 12th Sep 2015
I had filmed and Photographed Russell Morris a few times before this night. The first time was at the 2013 Sydney Blues & Roots Festival at Windsor. The second at The Basement (2015) at Circular Quay. I have been trying to record musicians/bands I grew up listening to. I also play guitar and when I…
Read MoreMal Eastick – Empire Hotel at Annandale 5th August 2012
I had been looking to film/photograph any bands I grew up with. Stars were a band I admired and I had watched the Andrew Durant Memorial Concert a few times back in the 80’s, as a mate of mine was a fan of them, especially Mal’s Guitar playing. I had met Milena Barrett a few…
Read MoreIan Moss – The Brass Monkey at Cronulla 11th Feb 2012
The place was packed and very rowdy. Ian’s guitar was playing up and the sound was very low. There was no light show, which made the stage very dark. So many people were talking that other people were yelling out at them to shut up. Ian was talking about the death of a friend and…
Read MoreFrom Jeff St John to The Hawks via Bandanna and Grog ‘n Grumble
Amazed at the photo’s that my old mate from Grog ‘n Grumble days, Bob Montgomery was posting to Facebook, I asked him to put a few of them together with a (far too brief) summary of his career. I’m extremely grateful for what he sent me. Hi Mark.I have put together a brief (as poss…
Read MoreJohn Paul Young
Who would have thought that a young man of 24ish years old could capture so many hearts with his first top 10 hit Yesterday’s Hero. But he did and he did it for me over 30 years ago. I don’t think I’d ever felt the true meaning of “love” until I saw him on Countdown…
Read MoreJohnny O’Keefe
Do a search on the internet for Johnny O’Keefe (aka J.O.K. or The Wild One) and you will find plenty to keep you busy reading. But for the uninitiated here is a rundown on a man who released over 50 singles, over 40 EP’s and over 30 albums. He is also credited as being an…
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