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Mid Week Psych-Out
This week feels like some strange eternity… but this wig out out from J. Mascis and co. under the moniker Heavy Blanket was just the ticket to get the mind and body moving again! The back story to this release … Continue reading
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A Thousand Men
After reading Gabrielle Bryden’s recent blog post Costs of War and watching the great Charlie Chaplin in his only ever speaking role (The Great Dictator), I was inspired to post the lyrics of American singer-songwriter Joe Pug’s song, A Thousand … Continue reading
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Eight Trails, One Path
Our house has been music-filled since Record Store Day. One of the real finds of the day was a Record Store Day Special Edition, Eight Trails, One Path, which brings together the sounds of eight of the world’s leading guitar … Continue reading
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Wake Up! It’s Record Store Day
The sad news of Levon Helm’s passing today has got me even more fired up about Record Store Day tomorrow. Tonight, I will be reliving (and reloving) the Last Waltz and some clips from his Midnight Rambles and then in … Continue reading
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Long Live Levon Helm
The internet has been buzzing with news that founding member of The Band, Levon Helm is now in the final stages of his battle with cancer. Levon has had a long road, but his famous ‘Midnight Rambles’ at The Barn … Continue reading
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Beats on the Big Screen
As I am sure you will know, Kerouac’s 1951 classic, On the Road is now ‘in the can’… hopefully it makes its way to our shores this coming summer. I am particularly excited about seeing Sam Riley’s portrayal of Sal … Continue reading
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Live from the Audio / Visual Vault: Good Friday Brunswick Heads
Just back from our annual pilgrimage to Brunswick Heads… home to one of the most pristine rivers and some fine, fine beaches. T.H.E. had his first paddle in the salt and for once, this Lost Shark left injury free. Yes… … Continue reading
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Goodbye, Jimmy Little
Yesterday, the world lost one of it’s gentle souls… Jimmy Little, the first indigenous musician in Australia to score a top 10 hit, passed away in his sleep aged 75. I, like many others, came to Jimmy through his first … Continue reading
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Belong to the Day
Here’s the new single from Simone Felice’s debut solo album… it’s a bright start to this first day of holidays! And this day is wide-open-blue, sun-slicked and filled with opportunity. So go on, belong to it!
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Tonight, The Necks!
Tonight, the Brisbane Powerhouse will showcase the improvisational might of The Necks. For mine, they are one of the most transcendent live acts on the planet. Here’s an early clip of them (from way back in 1989) playing the piece, … Continue reading
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