LIVE REVIEW: Marlon Williams @ Oxford Art Factory
Americana / Gig Reviews / Psychedelic / Rock / Soul

LIVE REVIEW: Marlon Williams @ Oxford Art Factory

Marlon Williams + Archer @ Oxford Art Factory, Nov 15th 2017 With a career that continues to go from strength to strength, this was a key and fascinating moment to hear and see Marlon Williams perform songs from his forthcoming second album Make Way For Love, ahead of its February release. Archer opened the evening with a … Continue reading

LIVE REVIEW: Tiny Ruins @ Oxford Art Factory
Folk / Gig Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Tiny Ruins @ Oxford Art Factory

LIVE REVIEW: Tiny Ruins, Flowertruck, Stolen Violin @ Oxford Art Factory, Sydney (25/11/15) The evening at the portioned and reduced capacity OAF began with a solitary figure cross-legged on-stage with a twelve-string acoustic guitar, microphone and effects pedals. What followed was a brace of only three or four songs from Stolen Violin (Jordan Ireland from … Continue reading

LIVE REVIEW: Marlon Williams & The Yarra Benders
alt.country / Americana / Blues / Country / Gig Reviews / Honky Tonk / Rock

LIVE REVIEW: Marlon Williams & The Yarra Benders

LIVE REVIEW: Marlon Williams & The Yarra Benders, Ben Salter @ Oxford Art Factory, Sydney (21/11/15) With the sold-out sign stuck to the front window of the venue Ben Salter ambled on-stage, unassuming and with that tousled mop of hair. Sans The Gin Club he’s a riveting performer with loop and vocal effect pedals and … Continue reading

LIVE REVIEW: Kacey Musgraves, Shane Nicholson @ Oxford Art Factory, Sydney (16/03/15)
Alt-Country / Americana / Country / Gig Reviews / Photos / Tour

LIVE REVIEW: Kacey Musgraves, Shane Nicholson @ Oxford Art Factory, Sydney (16/03/15)

  Solo and acoustic, Shane Nicholson previewed songs from Hell Breaks Loose as well as various highlights from his back catalogue. With his laid-back and commanding stage presence he offered up observations on the dangers of facial hair and harmonicas between songs and coyly commending the audience for supporting real country music. A social media … Continue reading