Darwin Festival Opening Night
Somewhere in my collection, I still have an original vinyl copy of the Yothu Yindi album, “Tribal Voice”. Though I liked and played the album a fair bit, it was … Read the rest “Darwin Festival Opening Night”
Music
Who doesn’t listen to music? I listen a lot every day. Everything from pop/dance/electronic to jazz and classical. What would life be…
Long Weekend
Though many people like to go away for long weekends, I’m far more inclined to be a home-body. It’s quiet and relaxed. And so, I’m starting the third day of … Read the rest “Long Weekend”
Mamma Mia : Here We Go Again
Hardly a day goes by without a newspaper report about the forthcoming “ABBA reunion”. There are two new songs to be released over the next year; there’s a major TV … Read the rest “Mamma Mia : Here We Go Again”
Grace Jones – Bloodlight and Bami
The first time I saw/heard Grace Jones was on ABC-TV’s “Countdown”, when they played the video clip for “Walking In The Rain”. I remember going to school the next day, … Read the rest “Grace Jones – Bloodlight and Bami”
Shane Nicholson album launch
I first heard of Australian singer-songwriter, Shane Nicholson about a decade ago (maybe longer) when he recorded a terrific version of the song “Still In Love With You” by legendary … Read the rest “Shane Nicholson album launch”
Combat Wombat
The first time I saw them play live was in May 2005. In the midst of a week of seeing live performances by popera group, Il Divo and cabaret … Read the rest “Combat Wombat”