This month in Australian music – August
Australian Musicians born in August 8th August 1928 – Don Burrows 8th August 1981 – Vanessa Amorosi, singer-songwriter 10th August 1961 – Jon Farriss – INXS – Born Jonathon James Farriss in Perth, Western Australia 15th August 1969 — Bernard Fanning – Powderfinger, Solo 16th August 1957 – Tim Farriss – INXS – Born Timothy…
Read MoreSteel City Sound
I received an email this week from Warren Wheeler asking me to check out his new blog, Steel City Sound which deals with the history of the Wollongong music scene. In his own words: “Steel City Sound is an online archive of the Wollongong (NSW, Australia) independent music scene from the 60’s to now. The…
Read MoreMirrored Image Update
One of the things I like best about publishing this site is when I see band members and crew find each other again after many years apart. This is one of those stories. I’ve been meaning to get this post up here for a little while now and I apologise to Rob Manego and Christine…
Read MoreWe’re back!
Hi folks, just a short note to explain where the site went over the last few days. We’ve had a small dilemma lately in that this site is really starting to become popular and had outgrown its’ “budget” server. It had been planned to move the site for a little while now to a bigger and faster…
Read MoreThis month in Australian music – July
Australian Musicians born in July 3 July 1943 – Judith Durham, OAM – The Seekers. Born Judith Mavis Cock in Essendon, Victoria. 4th July 1958 – Kirk Pengilly – INXS. Born in Kew, Victoria 8th July 1953 – Wendy Anne-Marie Stapleton – Wendy and the Rocketts, Solo. Born in Melbourne, Victoria. 9th July 1946 –…
Read MoreBandanna – Boogie Down Under
Boogie Down Under was a single released by Sydney band Bandanna back in 1988. I had the pleasure of doing sound for them from 1985 to 1987 and then again from 1989 through to the end of the band in about 1990. This version of the band featured original members Larry McMillan and Rick Doolan…
Read MoreKevin Borich Interviewed by Mark Johnson
Kevin Borich is truly a living legend. Although he is a proud Kiwi, he has definitely gained “honorary Aussie” status by generations of serious music lovers. His blistering blues/rock style is timeless. This interview originally appeared on one of my other sites, www.improveyourmusic.com and was done by Mark Johnson. It is such a great interview…
Read MoreThe 69’ers
STRANGE AND INTERESTING STORIES: IZZY FOREAL’S The 69’ers MEMORIES It was around 1970 (or maybe 1971) when I joined The Internationally Famous 69’ers. They were resident at the Clique Wine Bar in Surry Hills – in fact, that was my first gig with them. At the time I was called Peter Knox – and I…
Read MoreThis month in Australian music – June
Australian Musicians born in June 2nd Jun 1968 – Merril Bainbridge. Born in Melbourne, Victoria 4th Jun 1976 – Kasey Chambers 10th Jun 1949 – Martin Armiger – The Sports. Born John Martin Armiger in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom 13th Jun 1949 – Red Symons – Skyhooks. Born Redmond Symons in Brighton, England. 15th Jun 1949…
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