The forthcoming Gimme that Guitar concert, which was to be a fundraiser for the late Sherbet guitarist Harvey James, will now be a tribute show celebrating the music he played and loved. “This is such a sad time, especially for Harvey’s family,” the remaining members of Sherbet said in a statement. “We were all hoping…
The Queensland flood relief efforts have received a boost after the Barnes family album Floodlight shot to number one on the iTunes chart a little more than a day after its release. But why wouldn’t it? The digital album features some amazing songs from Jimmy Barnes, his children EJ and Mahalia, and David Campbell, his…
Chris Brown is no doubt hoping that Australia’s forgiven him his nasty temper when he kicks off his world tour here this April. The tour will promote Chris’ forthcoming album F.A.M.E., which hits stores in March. The lead single “Yeahx3” is currently sitting at number five on the ARIA charts, so it seems he’s still…
Brisbane band Avalon Drive crushed fans when they split up in November 2008, but the time is right for a reunion. The lads will play one last show at the Hi-Fi Bar on February 5. I caught up with lead singer Damion Page to talk about the show, Avalon Drive’s heyday, and how the Queenslanders…
Harry Hookey of Cowwarr in Victoria and David Garnham of Darwin have taken out the major prizes in this year’s Telstra Road to Tamworth finals. Harry was named best performer, after performing a cover of Bob Dylan’s “You Ain’t Going Nowhere” and an original tune, “Don’t You Ever Treat Me Like a Fool.” “I feel…
Due to overwhelming support, the DanceAID concert to benefit the Queensland flood relief efforts has become a national event. The dance music community will now play in Byron Bay, the Gold Coast, Adelaide, and Darwin, in addition to the already announced Melbourne event. The line-up is also getting stronger, with international acts Malente, James Curd,…
Andrew McManus is doing his bit for the flood relief efforts through his Raggamuffin concert tour. The Brisbane show has been newly christened Reggae for Recovery, and all profits will go to the Premier’s Flood Relief Appeal. In addition, 10% of the profits from the Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide gigs will benefit the appeal, while…
Are you suffering summer festival fatigue yet? I don’t blame you, but Ric’s Big Backyard Festival is one event that may pique your interest. This is a much more low-key affair than the Big Day Out, Summadayze, Future Music Festival, and other shows of its ilk. It takes the festival back to grass roots level,…
While we were still reeling from the untimely death of Sherbet’s Harvey James, we learned that we’d also lost Steve Prestwich. The Cold Chisel drummer died from a brain tumour on Sunday at the age of 56. Steve began to play with Jimmy Barnes, Ian Moss, and Don Walker in the early 70s outfit Orange….
Leading local and international country acts have banded together for the release of Country Music Supports Flood Victims, a digital compilation to raise funds for the Premier’s Flood Relief Appeal. Australian acts Lee Kernaghan, Catherine Britt, Sara Storer, Adam Brand, and Kev Carmody (to name a few) appear alongside international artists Doc Walker, Sean Brody,…