Two decades after they exploded onto the Australian music scene with the era-defining hit Voodoo Child, Rogue Traders brought the energy, nostalgia and massive singalongs to the York on Lilydale for The Anthem’s 21st Anniversary […]
Tonight was the annual big birthday bash of the founder of Wanstock, Geoff Wainsborough. Wanstock started in 2018 and this was my third consecutive year. Wanstock was held over 2 big nights – Friday 20th […]
This morning I woke up to “All That I’m Hearing From You is White Noise” playing in my head and I knew I had seen and heard a brilliant performance last night. But getting to […]
Tonight, I discovered a venue that was close to home that I didn’t know existed. Even though it has been around since the late 90’s. Burrinja Cultural Centre in Upwey Victoria. The theatre has a […]
On a dark and dim stage with a black curtain back drop and the symbol of a D with an arrow through it, out walks Diesel (aka Mark Lizotte). Dressed all in black, the only […]
MTV unplugged aired for the first time on November 26th 1989 and anyone who was a teenager or older will remember what a huge hit it was, with many bands subsequently releasing their performances as […]
Tonight was the official launch of Ablaze’s new album ‘Sink Ya Teeth In’, the long awaited follow up to their debut album ‘No Chaser’. It was a full house in the band room, filled with […]
Scotties Garage, one of my new favourite band rooms located in Seaford, a South-Eastern suburb of Melbourne, is the host of tonight’s exciting launch of HZED’s new single “Heartbreaker”. The night was opened by King’s […]
Scottie’s Garage is the venue tonight for Karly Jewell’s album launch and birthday bash. Just like the juke joints in America and the inspiration for this venue, Scottie’s Garage is a hidden gem tucked away […]
Driving to the concert I was wondering what the crowd would be like. Would it be a majority like me, the grey haired brigade or would it be a cross section of generations. It was […]
Well, I must say I have been to gigs in Mansions, at the beach, in pubs the size of a postage stamp all the way up to stadiums, but I have never been to a […]
Tonight was the ‘Bon Voyage’ one-off special show and the first night of the ‘Bitter Sweet Tour’ of Cassidy Paris and band. In the next couple of weeks Cassidy and band will be travelling to […]
Day One – Baby Animals, Rattlincane, Taxiride featuring Jason Singh, Rattlincane, Strait Shooters Wanstock originally started in 2018 as a birthday bash for founder Geoff Wainborough, but has evolved into an annual celebration of the […]
The Dreadful Tides opened the show with their pub rock, raw and powerful sound. The Dreadful Tides are fronted by lead singer Jimmy Black, guitarist Justin Strudwick, drummer Leland Hallett and tonight on bass Ben […]
Tonight, we ventured to an early evening gig, Lachy Doley’s album launch for his latest release ‘Live in Paris’, recorded live at New Morning in Paris. The legendary Gershwin room at the Espy Hotel in […]
To start the evening off, Rusty Brown from Electric Mary treated us to a solo performance. Rusty came on at 9pm to an appreciative crowd and by the time he had played his last […]
Tonight, Ozgreeny Photography and I had the privilege to be invited as media guests to the much-anticipated launch of Sisters Doll’s third album “Scars” at Max Watts in Melbourne. On the way in on the […]
Musicland in Fawkner Victoria is the perfect venue for live music, with its large stage and floor area, upstairs balcony viewing level and a great sound system. Tonight’s gig was a sell out, so the […]
Tonight was the eagerly awaited launch of Shotgun Mistress‘s album and tour of the same name – ‘Kings of the Revolution’, with three special guest performances by The Need, Bottle of Smoke and Audio Reign. […]
Tonight, at the Cherry Bar in Melbourne is the launch of Dracorex’s new single “Fucken Wild” with special guests Dreamworm and Gypsy Company. Opening act Gypsy Company stepped in last minute to cover for Devil […]
Tonight at the iconic Cherry Bar with it’s trademark Cherry Red lighting is Avalanche’s ‘Dad, I Joined a Rock n Roll Band’ 2024 tour. A celebration of their new single by the same name released […]
The Burvale Hotel in Nunawading Victoria is the venue for tonight’s show, Rock Chick by Nat Allison and backed up by the boys from Palace of the King. Last time I saw Nat she was […]
At 9.05pm to a sprinkling of early punters, walks on Georgia Rodgers and her big red guitar. Georgia is a cool cat, solo blues, soul, guitarist, singer songwriter. My first impressions were that if Melissa […]
Tonight is the launch of Sisters Doll‘s new single “Don’t Give Up On Us” at the Northcote Social Club and as hinted by the band some very big, exciting news, but before they perform and […]
In the heart of The Basin at the foot of the Dandenong’s stands The Oak Tree Tavern. Reminiscent of a rustic English pub with exposed beams and quaint memorabilia. This is tonight’s venue for the […]
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