This month in Australian music – May
Australian Musicians born in May Australian Musicians passing away in May Number One Singles in Australia in May Videos Gigs from May 1979 Gigs from May 1980
Read MorePeculiar Clerk update from Peter Marples
Peculiar Clerk has been a popular band since it was added about a year ago. I remember seeing them at the Chester Hill Hotel around 1980 and they left a great impression. It was a small suburban pub with an ad-hoc stage but stood upon that stage was a bunch of guys who just rocked!…
Read MoreMirrored Image
Mirrored Image was one of Sydney’s hardest working, unsigned bands of the early eighties. These guys were constantly working near seven shows a week. Fronted by sisters Christine and Tracy Mullane, the band played a mixture of covers and original material. The girls were influenced by the likes of Pat Benetar and Heart. I joined…
Read MoreThe Exiles – Vision
The Exiles were a Brisbane based band formed in early 1966 by rhythm guitarist Bert Mullemeister and drummer David Elias. They were joined by lead guitarist Lindsay Basing, Ray Suckling on bass and vocalist Barry McLean. The group played at various dances, hotels and disco’s in and around Brisbane supporting southern bands like the Easybeats…
Read MoreSpy Vs Spy – v.Spy v.Spy
Spy Vs Spy, also known as v. Spy v. Spy, The Drug Grannies and The Spies, are an Australian ska/pub rock band from Sydney formed in 1981. They became known for tackling political issues through their music, including racism, homelessness and contemporary drug culture. They were named after a comic strip, “Spy vs. Spy” in…
Read MoreThis month in Australian music – April
Australian Musicians born in April 1st Apr 1975 – John Butler – John Butler Trio, The Waifs. Born in Torrance, California, United States 16th Apr 1953 – Peter Robert Garrett- Midnight Oil. Born in Sydney, NSW 17th Apr 1977 – Phil Jamieson – Grinspoon 27th Apr 1971 – John Collins – Bass player with Powderfinger…
Read MoreGeorge Sich has a new EP – “True Story, I Swear”
George Sich, an old friend of mine, has just released a brilliant new E.P. entitled “True Story, I Swear”. I’ll admit to being biased ’cause I know George and did his website, but this is a great recording. He is a very talented songwriter/musician and had the help of some other great Australian musicians such…
Read MoreThis month in Australian Music – March
Australian Musicians born in March 2nd Mar 1956 – Mark Evans – AC/DC, Boss, Heaven & many others 5th Mar 1954 – Steve Prestwich – Cold Chisel. Born in Liverpool England. 15th Mar 1970 – Christine Anu – Born in Cairns, Qld. 20th Mar 1955 – Ian Moss – Cold Chisel, Solo. Born in Alice…
Read MoreThis month in Australian music – February
Australian Musicians & Crew born in February Australian Musicians passing away in February Number One Singles in Australia in February Videos Gigs from February 1977 NSW Friday 4th Thursday 10th Friday 11th Sunday 13th Friday 18th Saturday 19th Thursday 24th Friday 25th Saturday 26th VICThursday 3rd Saturday 5th
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