Last year Fanny Lumsden and her merry men played a series of shows at country halls in places like Ganmain, Tallimba and Boree Creek to fundraise money for flood relief. Next month they are doing the same thing again, this time with the proceeds going towards the continued upkeep and maintenance of the buildings they are … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Australia
ALBUM REVIEW: The Glorious | Sweetwater
by Chris Familton The Glorious revolve around the songwriting of Melbourne singer Dave Mather and they’ve been peddling their classic pop rock sound in a variety of incarnations since 2004. Their sophomore album Sweetwater makes a strong case for the appeal of well crafted songs that succeed on nuance and feel rather than a band … Continue reading
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LIVE REVIEW: Henry Wagons, Fanny Lumsden @ Achoo! Bless You @ The Annandale Hotel, Sydney (10/11/12)
by Chris Familton Fanny Lumsden is one of those personalities for whom the phrase ‘born entertainer’ was created. Boundless energy, a warm and endearingly funny stage persona and a stellar voice are what made her set so appealing. Her band of country/folk players played a critical role in presenting Lumsden’s songs making her the real deal and … Continue reading
NEW MUSIC: Loene Carmen | The Peach State EP
The highly talented Loene Carmen has a new EP out called The Peach State which she wrote while living over in the deep South of the USA (and recorded in Nashville) earlier in 2012. Born in a heatwave and inspired by a Stella parlor guitar that she discovered in a junk shop, the EP is … Continue reading
TOUR NEWS: Deer Tick and Two Gallants announce Australian tour
This will be great news for those of you who like a little rock and blues with their country with Deer Tick and Two Gallants announcing a dual headline tour of Australia in February 2013, brought to you by Love Police Touring. Read our review of the latest Two Gallants LP The Bloom and the … Continue reading
NEWS: Davey Craddock & The Spectacles release new EP
Western Australia natives Davey Craddock & The Spectacles are releasing their new EP Going Home on November 2nd and will be marking the occasion with a show at the Fremantle Arts Centre. You can check out the EP via the Soundcloud stream below and if you like what you hear then make sure you pick … Continue reading
REVIEW: The Falls | Hollywood EP
by Chris Familton On their new EP Hollywood, Sydney folk duo The Falls have captured both the organic and ornate essence of their heart-laid-bare songs. This EP is the documentation of Simon Rudston-Brown and Melinda Kirwin’s romance from its beginnings to its dissolution one Valentines Day. It is a fascinating background story but nonessential information … Continue reading
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LISTEN: Liam Gale & the Ponytails
There is something of a real renaissance of folk and country music going on in Sydney at the moment. Or maybe it has always been there and social media and general trends in fashion, food and music have allowed the artists to get a better foothold in the media and more exposure for live shows. … Continue reading
LISTEN: James Thomson’s debut album
NSW singer/songwriter James Thomson has recently released his debut album on Laughing Outlaw Records to much critical acclaim. The album is a slow growing collection of folk, blues and country songs – stark, brooding, intimate and elegant in the way they carry and convey emotional ache and weight. There are touches of Justin Townes Earle, … Continue reading
WATCH: First Aid Kit | Emmylou
From the band’s forthcoming album The Lion’s Roar out January 27th. First Aid Kit – March 2012 Australian Tour Monday 12 March – The Famous Spiegeltent, Melbourne – SELLING FAST Presented by Arts Centre Melbourne. More info and tickets: http://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/ Wednesday 14 March – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne – SOLD OUT – Support by The Harpoons Thursday 15 March – The … Continue reading
The Felice Brothers to tour Australia…
Finally we get to experience the live show by The Felice Brothers down here in Australia and New Zealand this April. On the back of the recent album Yonder Is The Clock, the boys will be playing their own shows as well as a couple of festivals. Don’t miss ’em! Tour Dates April 20 | … Continue reading
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