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Ross Wilson Celebrates 45 Musical Years with Melbourne Concert

Any way you cut it, Ross Wilson is a living legend. Very few folks clock up 45 years in the biz, but The Boss has done just that and he’s ready to celebrate.

To commemorate the milestone, Ross will perform a very special concert in his hometown of Melbourne in August. The show will feature a setlist straddling his first band The Pink Finks, Daddy Cool, Mondo Rock, his solo songs, and other side projects. That’s a whole lot of material to get through, so it promises to be one hell of a night!

Each ticket holder will take home a memento of the occasion: a limited edition CD featuring songs from Ross Wilson’s illustrious career.

This very special evening with Ross Wilson will take place at The Palais in St Kilda on August 14. To celebrate, here’s a look at one of my favourite Ross Wilson tracks, “Cool World.”

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The Veronicas Release New Live Video for "Take Me On the Floor" American Release

The Veronicas continue their US assault with the release of “Take Me On the Floor.” America has decided to ditch the girls’ controversial Aussie video, instead opting for a live clip.

The Queensland twins are also touring around the country with Pretty Reckless (featuring Gossip Girl’s Taylor Momsen) and Carney. If you happen to be in the States, here’s where you can see this Aussie success story!

6 June 2009 – Kirby Center, Wilkes Barre
7 June 2009 – Duchess Stadium, Poughkeepsie
9 June 2009 – The Norva, Virginia Beach
10 June 2009 – Handlebar, Greenville
12 June 2009 – House Of Blues, New Orleans
13 June 2009 – Varsity Theatre, Baton Rouge
14 June 2009 – Hi-Tone, Memphis
17 June 2009 – House of Blues, Dallas
18 June 2009 – The Meridian, Houston
20 June 2009 – Capitol Fed Park, Kansas City
21 June 2009 – Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
23 June 2009 – Henry Fonda Theater, Los Angeles
24 June 2009 – Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, San Francisco
26 June 2009 – Hawthorne Theatre, Portland
27 June 2009 – Vancouver, British Columbia
28 June 2009 – Neumos, Seattle
30 June 2009 – Club Sound, Salt Lake City
3 July 2009 – Alabama Adventure Theme Park, Bessemer
4 July 2009 – Comerica City Fest, Detroit
5 July 2009 – Summerfest 2009, Milwaukee
7 July 2009 – Pops, St Louis
8 July 2009 – Peoples Court, Des Moines
10 July 2009 – Station 4, Minneapolis
11 July 2009 – Metro, Chicago
12 July 2009 – The Intersection, Grand Rapids
14 July 2009 – Grog Shop, Cleveland Heights
17 July 2009 – Fillmore at TLA, Philadelphia
18 July 2009 – PARC-Elitch Gardens, Denver
21 July 2009 – Six Flags, Jackson
23 July 2009 – Jones Beach Bay Stage @ MTVu Sunblock Music Festival, New York
24 July 2009 – Suffolk Downs, Boston
25 July 2009 – US Cellular Pavilion @ MTVu Sunblock Music Festival, Meadowbrook
27 July 2009 – The Pier 6 Concert Pavilion @ MTVu Sunblock Music Festival, Baltimore
29 July 2009 – Six Flags, Louisville
30 July 2009 – Six Flags, St. Louis
31 July 2009 – Six Flags, Chicago

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The Veronicas Reality TV Show in the Pipeline

The Veronicas are on the verge of signing up for their own MTV reality TV series. The documentary-style show will be a behind-the-scenes look at the Aussie twins’ international rise.

“I can’t say too much about it but if we do it we’d have to make it our way,” Lisa Origliasso told The Daily Telegraph. “We are not interested in doing some crappy staged thing just to get ourselves on TV. We have to be into it and it has to be a genuine reflection of our lives and who we are.”

The timing couldn’t be more perfect, with the girls kicking off the American leg of their Revenge is Sweeter tour in New York tomorrow.

But the United States isn’t the only nation in love with our dynamic duo. They nabbed the number 8 spot on the UK pop charts with “Untouched” this week.

Image source: Zuma Press

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Rogue Traders Get a New Singer

Almost a year since Natalie Bassingthwaighte left the band, the Rogue Traders have found a new front person. James Ash updated fans with the news on an online blog last week, but said it was too early to name names.

“We kind of wanted to find someone ourselves; someone who didn’t come looking for us; someone who didn’t expect to be found,” he explained. “We looked everywhere – where you would expect, and where you certainly wouldn’t. It took a very long time. Naturally, once we found the right person, we knew instantly.”

James has spent the last year writing new songs, so it shouldn’t be too long before we hear some new Rogue Traders material.

Image source: The Harbour Agency

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Lily Allen to Appear on Neighbours

Massive Neighbours fan Lily Allen is heading to Ramsey Street. The British popette will film a guest role on the soapie while on tour in Australia next month.

Lily will make a cameo appearance as herself in a scene with Matt Werkmeister, who plays Zeke.

“I’m freaking out. I’ll be starstruck for sure but will try my hardest to stay professional!” said Matt. “I definitely want her autograph but will probably be too scared, so I’ll ask someone to get it for me.”

If Lily’s such a fan of the show, maybe they could just do a trade?

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uncharTED Semis Kick Off

The Toohey’s Extra Dry uncharTED semi finals are on!

Sydney’s Bridgeprimary Kiss, The Falls, OnlyTheSeaSlugs, and The Deer Republic, join Melbourne’s Foxx on Fire, and Perth outfit French rockets as the public’s favorites. They’ll battle it out with the media picks: Ellington from Brisbane, Death Mattel and Sui Zhen from Sydney, and Hot Little Hands from Melbourne. The victor will receive a slot at this year’s Splendour in the Grass and an artist development package worth $25, 000.

You can help them on their way by voting for your favourites at the uncharTED website. The voting slates are wiped clean, so if you’ve voted before make sure you vote again. You can vote once every hour, and the more you vote the more chance you have of taking home some great prizes.

While you’re at the site make sure you check out details of SMS voting, the new mobile website, and downloadable artist widgets. There’s plenty to see!

Image used with permission from Peer Group Media

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See Shannon Noll In The Raw

Shannon Noll fans have been waiting patiently as the singer-songwriter struts his stuff in Europe. But their loyalty won’t go unrewarded, with Shannon announcing a massive homecoming tour.

Shannon will strip back his radio-friendly tunes for the In The Raw: In Conversation and Acoustic shows. Unfortunately the territories will miss out, but you can’t fault a bloke who pays a visit to every Aussie state.

With plenty of regional dates there’s probably a show near you. Tickets are on sale from the venues now!

30 July 2009 – The Basement, Sydney
31 July 2009 – The Epping Club
1 August 2009 – Blacktown Workers
7 August 2009 – Harbord Diggers Club
8 August 2009 – Penrith Panthers
14 & 15 August 2009 – Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
20 August 2009 – Queens Park Theatre, Geraldton
21 August 2009 – Burswood Theatre, Perth
22 August 2009 – Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre
23 August 2009 – Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
27 August 2009 – Kedron Wavell Services Club, Brisbane
28 August 2009 – Gympie Muster
29 August 2009 – Twin Towns Services Club, Gold Coast
30 August 2009 – Victoria Point Sharks Club, Brisbane
4 & 5 September 2009 – The Palms At Crown, Melbourne
11 September 2009 – Wrestpoint Entertainment Centre, Hobart
12 September 2009 – Country Club Showroom, Launceston
16 September 2009 – Stawell Town Hall
17 September 2009 – GPAC Ford Theatre, Geelong
18 September 2009 – Regent Multiplex, Ballarat
19 September 2009 – Regent Theatre, Yarram
20 September 2009 – Warrnambool Entertainment Centre
25 September 2009 – Revesby Workers Club
26 September 2009 – North Sydney Leagues Club
2 October 2009 – Cessnock Supporters Club
3 October 2009 – Belmont 16 Foot Sailing Club

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Sui Zhen Wows Street Press Collective for uncharTED Semis Spot

Sydney songbird Sui Zhen has won her place into the Tooheys Extra Dry uncharTED semi finals after impressing Street Press Collective.

“If she was from Iceland you’d love her; she’s from Australia so you should love her more,” said a spokesperson from Street Press Collective.

She’ll join the other media picks – Ellington Death Battle, and Hot Little Hands – and the top six public-voted bands in the semi finals.

They’ll battle to earn a spot at Splendour in the Grass and an artist development package worth $25,000. You could catch the band live at Splendour simply by voting for your favourite. There’s just one more week of voting to go, so head to the website and make your voice heard!

Image used with permission from Peer Media Group

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Hot Little Hands Make uncharTED Semis

The Tooheys Extra Dry uncharTED competition is beginning to take shape, with the announcement of the MySpace media pick. Melbourne outfit Hot Little Hands have automatically secured a spot on the semifinals, which kick off on May 22. They’ll join the other media picks, Ellington from Brisbane and Death Mattel from Sydney.

MySpace was drawn to Hot Little Hands original sound and stage presence.

“They’re an ‘ORIGINAL’ band – and you can’t say that about a lot of bands,” explained Mark Bulgin, Marketing Manager for MySpace Australia. “They manage to take influences from electro-pop and rock n’ roll and make something unique out of it without any pretention. It also doesn’t hurt that they’re white-hot live.”

Hot Little Hands will join the other media picks and the bands receiving the most public votes at the uncharTED website. Head to the site and cast your vote for your chance to win tickets to Splendour in the Grass!

Image source: Bratha @ Flickr

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Earl Cole Does Tony Bennett

Earl Cole is back with a brand new standards show to wow Perth. This time around Earl will pay tribute to one of the greatest crooners of all time, Tony Bennett.

With a career spanning almost 60 years, Tony’s recorded so many spectacular songs that this tribute night is sure to be something special. This is Earl’s very first Tony Bennett show, and he’ll perform many of these jazz and swing standards for the very first time.

It’s also Earl’s first show at the acclaimed Boatshed Café (Coode Street Jetty), one of Perth’s most popular riverside eateries.

See Earl Cole’s Tony Bennett show on Sunday 7 June. Tickets cost just $79 including the show and a three-course dinner. Booking are essential and can be made at the venue by calling 9474 1314.

Image used with permission from Earl Cole