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Archive for May 2008

May 13th, 2008

Augie March Prepare Album Number Four

We haven’t heard a lot from Augie March lately, but that’s all about to change. The Melbourne indie outfit is heading into the studio this month to record their highly anticipated fourth album.
It’s shaping up to be a doozy too. The band will work with American producer Joe Chiccarelli, who’s famous for his work with [...]

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May 13th, 2008

Beau Young’s Doing it for the Kids

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We’re used to seeing Beau Young catching waves, but did you know he’s also an accomplished singer?
The former world surfing champ’s chilled out songs wouldn’t be out of place on a Jack Johnson CD or the latest Xavier Rudd release. But unlike his contemporaries, Beau’s not content [...]

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May 12th, 2008

Andrea Bocelli Announces Aussie Tour

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World renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli is bringing his massive show to Australia.
Andrea will perform his classical repertoire backed by the acclaimed Czech National Symphony Orchestra. Esteemed soloists Paola Sanguinetti and Anna Bonitatibu will also join Andrea on the tour, and there are even [...]

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May 12th, 2008

Aussie Country Stars Head to Nashville

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Plenty of Aussies will be flying the flag at the 2008 Country Music Festival in Nashville next month. Troy Cassar-Daley, Adam Harvey, Melinda Schneider, Steve Forde, and new kids Shea Fisher and Jasmine Rae will all head to America’s country music capital.
“There are a [...]

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May 11th, 2008

Small Mercies Rock USA

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Small Mercies made a big impression on Australia with their ARIA nominated single “Innocent,” and they’re hoping for similar success in the United States.
The Brissie lads have played some high profile gigs at legendary venues like Los Angeles’ [...]

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May 10th, 2008

Ross Wilson Rocking All The Way to California

This story is just too cool. Apparently Aussie legend Ross Wilson has been invited to the Eagle Rock Music Festival in Eagle Rock, California. No prizes for guessing what they’ve asked him to sing.
Ross may have written this classic rock track 38 years ago, but it’s never really gone away. It was an Aussie number [...]

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May 9th, 2008

Videos Galore at Graeham Goble’s New Site

Here’s one for all the nostalgia buffs out there. Little River Band founder Graeham Goble has just relaunched his website with an absolute treasure trove of video content.
The site features 50 clips in all, including plenty of rare footage. See Birtles and Goble perform their hit “I’m Coming Home” on the Don Lane Show and [...]

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May 8th, 2008

Jimmy Barnes Plans Theatre Tour

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Aussie rock icon Jimmy Barnes has announced his first major theatre tour in more than a decade.
“It’s something I haven’t really done since Soul Deep,” Jimmy said in a press release. “I’ve had a fantastic run of big outdoor and winery shows over the past summer but [...]

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May 7th, 2008

Party to Protest Melbourne Curfew

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Melbourne is regarded as something like Australia’s version of New York: a city that never sleeps with an exciting music and arts scene.
That reputation is under threat though as the state government plans to trial a 2 am curfew
So what does it all mean? Basically [...]

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May 7th, 2008

Mary J. Blige Announces First Australian Tour

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It’s been a long time coming, but R&B royalty Mary J. Blige will finally tour Australia this June.
She’ll head Down Under to promote her eighth studio album Growing Pains.
“Mary J. Blige is a superstar in anyone’s language,” said promoter Michael Chugg. “She is sexy, [...]

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