Vertical Hold
I have to extend a huge thank you to Noel Forth who supplied the following information on South Australian band Vertical Hold. This is a mammoth effort and it is very much appreciated. 1970’s Mick Michalopoulos & Jim Mountzouris were school friends who started their band in the early 1970’s. The band was originally known…
Read MoreFranky Valentyn – All In A Dream Review
This album was a genuine surprise to me when I first heard it, a wonderful surprise. You see, I was well aware of the quality of Frank’s musicianship as I’d had the pleasure of hearing him play numerous times over the years and anyone who has seen him work will understand just what a talented…
Read MoreSkeleton Crew – Propaganda
Way back in 1986 I was the sound engineer for Bandanna. Their manager was a guy called Steve Rondo who owned the “Rock Depot” rehearsal studio in Liverpool. Steve would keep an eye out for good up and coming bands to use as support acts for Bandanna and that’s how I first met the folks…
Read MoreUnlocking The Doors – The Basement 8th April 2016
Unlocking The Doors are a group of highly talented musicians. They played two sets. The Basement is such a prestigious venue. The light show always brilliant and the sound perfect. I first heard of them through a friend on FB who lives down there way, at Wollongong. She mentioned how good they were and I…
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 MoreGANGgajang Ettalong Diggers 5th Dec 2014
The Rock n Surf Tour with GANGgajang, Spy v Spy (support act The Cupcake Conspiracy) Ettalong Diggers 5/12/2104(The Cupcake Conspiracy have since changed the name of their group to SUFFUSION) As we arrived early we went into the venue and met all the bands (Musicians). The Cupcake Conspiracy were to play first, then GANGgajang, with…
Read MoreThe Angels Revesby Workers Club 24th Feb 2012
The Angels have been one of my all-time favourite Australian bands for as long as I can remember. As I’ve mentioned previously I first saw them at all all-age gig at Cabramatta Town hall in 1978 when I was all of 15 or 16. Many years down the track I’ve had the honour of doing…
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 MoreSwanee (John Swan) Smithfield RSL – Australia Day -26th Jan 2013
I had seen John growing up a few times. I saw John was playing at Smithfield- I had always wanted to go and film/photograph there and also to film all the musicians I grew up seeing, including John Swan. I sent a friends request to John on face book and then asked could I film,…
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