Sorry Biffy Clyro fans. Health complaints within the band has seem them postpone their upcoming Australian visit. “Unfortunately, it is the case that both Simon and James require minor medical procedures, for conditions that whilst not yet serious, will become debilitating if not attended to. It has become apparent that the only window that these…
I love Australian music, but it takes a very special performer to compel me to buy tickets for each and every tour. David Campbell is one such talent. I caught the Good Lovin’ tour when it rolled around the first time in March, but was keen to go back for a second serve on Saturday…
There are no casual Tori Amos fans. She is one of those rare performers who inspires passion, whether it’s negative or positive. Love her or loathe her, there’s no ignoring this flame-haired goddess. Her Sinful Attraction tour winged its way to Sydney’s Opera House last night, and I was thrilled to go along for the…
In 2001 a fresh-faced guitar prodigy stepped onto the global stage and wowed us all. Eight years later it seems most people are more concerned with who John Mayer’s dating, and how he’s treating them than the music he makes. But not the crowd at The Metro on Friday night. The packed house was made…
On Thursday night I headed out to the Manning Bar to catch American singer-songwriter Joshua Radin. It was a show I approached with a strange mix of joy and trepidation.
On Saturday my husband and I headed into the city to catch The Script at Newtown’s Enmore Theatre. With reigning Australian Idol champ Wes Carr on supporting duties and a lovely intimate venue, this was one gig we were really looking forward to.
On Saturday I made my second trip out to Bimbadgen’s annual Blues festival. It was a different experience to the last in more ways than one. Firstly, the festival had a bit of a makeover this year. It’s now going under the name Bimbadgen Blues, Roots, Funk, and Grooves, but the changes aren’t simply about…
Last night I caught Ben Folds at the first of his three shows at the Sydney Opera House. It’s a strange thing to see this indie rock god perform at this opulent venue, but those contradictions are what make it so appealing.
Long-time readers of my blog will know there are few things I enjoy more than a night out at the Central Coast’s hallowed venue, Lizotte’s. On Saturday I made the pilgrimage to check out its sister venue in Newcastle.