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Ray Beadle (NYE)

Geoff — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:00:55 +0000

Ray Beadle is an established Sydney based blues musician. Considered among some of the best in Australian Blues, this talented young musician had been noticed world wide.

He has played a 3 month residency with the house band in B.B King’s Club in Memphis and Buddy Guy’s Blues Club in Chicago as well as several Southern Blues festivals. While in America Ray recorded with Mark Sallings. Ray has also had the privelge of being asked to play with American greats such as Andy Just, Dave Bowen and Chris Cain.

Chris Cain has said,
“Ray is unquestionably one of the finest musicians I have come across …His song writing has a harmonic and emotional depth that many strive for but few capture. Ray’s guitar work…well, lets just say this cat is VERY dangerous.”

King Tide (Christmas Shows)

Geoff — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 10:00:46 +0000

I love me hip hop but Reggaes me life. We’re gonna have a Reggae party tonight.” Renowned for their brilliant high energy live shows, King Tide have earned their fan base on the live scene.

Using reggae as the compass guiding King Tide to new and wonderful musical lands. Renowned reggae and roots influenced band, King Tide, is the first Australian band to be signed to prestigious UK record label, Urban Sedated. The label will be releasing King Tide’s first album, To Our Dearly Deported as well as inclusion of their song Babylon Mixed Business on the Global Reggae Selection Vol 1 – due out in the UK this November.

The signing highlights the global appeal of King Tide’s infectious, high energy music. Urban Sedated is committed to scanning the world for the best music out there, and to be recognised amongst that calibre of artists is truly an honour.

Join these mighty kings of rebel music for another Electrifying live Christmas Show with Horns at The Brass Monkey

King Tide (Christmas Shows)

Geoff — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:00:14 +0000

Join these mighty kings of rebel music for another Electrifying live Christmas Show with Horns at The Brass Monkey

Steve Edmonds Hendrix and Heroes Tribute

Geoff — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 10:00:01 +0000

Hendrix and Heroes is the latest in dynamic concept entertainment. A two part showcase of the most popular guitar driven music of the 70’s - for those of us who can remember them.

Set 1: HENDRIX
A surreal dedication to the incredible musical and visual imagery of Jimi Hendrix. (Arguably the greatest guitarist of all time), featuring a selection of his most popular songs. A psychedelic flash back to Monterey Pop & without doubt the closest representation of Jimi in the country, guaranteed to blow your mind!

Set 2: HEROES
An all star salute to the greatest rock bands of the 70’s. Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Status Quo, Thin Lizzy, AC-DC, Lynrd Skynrd, The Doors and more. The rocking hits of the greatest rock bands of all time… This set is guaranteed to fill the dance floor.

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Geoff — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 10:00:43 +0000

Don Walker

Geoff — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:00:46 +0000

As a member of and main songwriter for Cold Chisel between 1973 and 1983 he wrote “Saturday Night”, “Cheap Wine”, “Standing on the Outside”, “Four Walls”, “Khe Sahn” along with many others, and co-wrote “Flame Trees”. He also wrote and produced the soundtrack for the Scott Hicks movie “Freedom” in 1981, featuring most of Cold Chisel and then unknown INXS singer Michael Hutchence.

In 1989, after a break from music spent traveling, he released “Unlimited Address”, a set of songs under the band name Catfish, recorded with producer/guitar player Peter Walker and harmonica player David Blight. As a touring band Catfish also included guitar player Charlie Owen.

In 1991 the second Catfish album, “Ruby”, was released, recorded with James Brown’s rhythm section of drummer Tony Cook and guitar player Ron Laster. The songs were more Australian in content. Slim Dusty had a hit with his version of “Charleville”, which he then invited Don to re-record as a duet.

In 1993 the Tex, Don and Charlie album, “Sad But True” was released in Australia and Europe. A collaboration with Tex Perkins and Charlie Owen, “Sad But True” showed the first results of the songwriting Walker had been doing in Nashville the previous two years. Tex, Don and Charlie toured, recording and releasing the live album “Monday Morning Coming Down”.

In 1994 Don Walker recorded his first solo album “We’re All Gunna Die” over four days at Electric Avenue Studios in Sydney, with a touring band featuring David Blight and Red Rivers on guitar. Released in 1995, it was reviewed as “a masterpiece” and “possibly the best Australian album released in years”.

In 2005 Don, Tex Perkins and Charlie Owen recorded and released the widely acclaimed “All Is Forgiven”, their first album together for twelve years, and completed a sold-out tour to showcase that album. In 2006 “All Is Forgiven” was nominated for the inaugural Australian Music Prize.

In July 2006 Don’s second solo album, “Cutting Back”, was released by Warners. In the years between he toured live with the Suave Fucks, often featuring Red Rivers on guitar.

Don has also written songs for Jeff Lang, Mick Harvey, Troy Cassar-Daley, Jimmy Little, Jimmy Barnes, Ian Moss, Anne Kirkpatric and many others. In 2000 he wrote the title song for Slim Dusty’s hundredth album “Looking Forward, Looking Back”.

Don’s first book, “Shots”, was published by Black Inc. in 2009.

Dragon + Girls Are Gods

Geoff — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 10:00:09 +0000

Dragon are back, fronted by the legendary kiwi singer Mark Williams. This time around the band rocks its way through a long list of iconic songs that are part of the national estate. When you’re at a Dragon show you can’t help smiling and you can’t stop singing along with everyone else.

The band started in 1973 and this line up is one of the strongest ever. Bass player Todd Hunter is the original member of Dragon and reformed the band after a much needed hiatus of 10 years. Along with Mark he is joined by Bruce Reid, an accomplished Canadian guitar slinger and drum wizard Pete Drummond.
They all sing and you will too. Songs like April Sun In Cuba, Are You Old Enough, Rain, Speak No Evil, Young Years, This Time, Sunshine, Celebrate, Age Of Reason (which Todd and Johanna Pigott wrote for John Farnham) and many more. Mark Williams sings each song in a way that is familiar but completely his own.
Each song is a perfect encapsulation of its era and every night the band and the audience become as one and a cathartic good time is had by all.

The Louisiana Roadshow

Geoff — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:00:10 +0000

Holland

Geoff — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 10:00:56 +0000

Hailing from Brisbane, HOLLAND is led by Jarryd Klapper (lead singer) and Shane Graham (lead guitarist), supported by James Taylor (bass) and Javed Sterritt (drums) in the rhythm section. Now, with a major label album release and a debut album in the works, the band are set to hit the road later this month for a run of east coast shows.

Having recently toured with the likes of Switchfoot, Set Sail and Tim Freedman, their debut single “No Control” is at media now. It is the first single from their long-awaited debut album, set for release in 2012. The album was recorded in the USA with legendary producer Nick DiDia at the helm. Nick’s track record reads like a who’s who of contemporary rock music, having worked with U.S. superstars Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Rage Against The Machine & Bruce Springsteen, along with homegrown heavyweights Powerfinger, Living End & Katie Noonon.

HOLLAND hunkered-down for a touch over a month in Atlanta, cutting their debut in the Southern Tracks Recording Studios. On a casual listen, the album is a littered with pop numbers. There’s drama and tenderness in equal measure, with touches that will remind some of Coldplay and early Kings of Leon. Closer inspection reveals a set rich with warm melodies, and a depth that should strike a chord in the colder months. DiDia truly captures the urgency of Jarryd’s vocals and the subtle tones of his piano-play.

Catch HOLLAND as they preview the album along the east coast of Australia.

“Sometimes you come across a voice you could listen to all day long. Sometimes you come across a nice melody that you can’t get out of your head… and you instantly become a fan” Small Werld

Classic Rock Show (Eagles, Doobie Brothers & Best of West Coast Rock) - Featuring: Barry Leef Band

Geoff — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 10:00:44 +0000

Legendary singer/rhythm guitarist Barry Leef and an all star band featuring Peter Northcote (guitars), Victor Rounds (bass) and Lloyd G (drums) will perform classic rock of the 60s, 70s and 80s including the Eagles, Doobie Brothers and the best of West Coast rock.

Barry Leef has one of Australia’s best known voices, having been featured on over 170 TV and radio advertisements during 20 years as Sydney’s number one session singer. He has also fronted legendary Aussie bands Bakery and Supermarket, led the in-house band at Sydney’s Musician’s Club for ten years, and performed with Frank Zappa, Elvin Bishop, Tom Jones and Jeff “Skunk” Baxter to name a few.

As anyone over 30 will know Doobies, Eagles & West Coast rock bands had over 100 worldwide hits between 1971 and 1990 and have all become staples of classic rock radio over the past 25 years. Their music is diverse, sophisticated, danceable and loved universally by adult music fans. Every song in the show is a proven favourite with audiences that grew up with this music. However there is a timelessness of these songs which are now enjoyed by all music lovers.

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