Stories

Record Store Day

2017-05-24T19:06:43+10:00

A decade or so ago it would’ve been a brave person to predict the rise and rise of vinyl record sales. But vinyl is back. Big-time. Coupled with the rejuvenation of this most pure form [...]

Record Store Day2017-05-24T19:06:43+10:00

Smoke Stack Rhino

2017-05-24T19:06:43+10:00

The re-shaped Smoke Stack Rhino make a welcome return to Bendigo tonight, Friday, April 8 at the Golden Vine. With Dave Sirianni joining the band on lead vocals and guitar in early 2015, the Smoke [...]

Smoke Stack Rhino2017-05-24T19:06:43+10:00

Highway 79

2017-05-24T19:06:43+10:00

Almost a late night footnote on the extensive Easter Blues Bender program is a new name on the Bendigo music scene, Highway 79. Good Friday at the Golden Vine sees the first public performance of [...]

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Bill Barber and Frank Bell

2017-05-24T19:06:43+10:00

Two of Bendigo’s finest young talents will be belting out their bluesiest, rockingest best tomorrow night, Saturday, March 19, at the Golden Vine. Young guns Bill Barber and Frank Bell will set-up camp on a [...]

Bill Barber and Frank Bell2017-05-24T19:06:43+10:00

Four Lions

2017-05-24T19:06:43+10:00

The rise and rise of Bendigo-based alt country outfit Four Lions matches the city’s growing reputation as a music hub. “Bendigo, I think, could be the Seattle of Victoria,” says songwriter and front man Shann [...]

Four Lions2017-05-24T19:06:43+10:00

Midweek Blues

2017-05-24T19:06:43+10:00

Midweek Blues, a five-piece Bendigo outfit, is starting to build some serious momentum on the local live scene. Hailing from various corners of Victoria but now all settled in Bendigo, Mick Sheahan, Jayd Ingles, John [...]

Midweek Blues2017-05-24T19:06:43+10:00

Col’s Two Bob Worth

2020-06-18T15:27:52+10:00

I’m a little staggered to think that 2016 will see the 6th annual Bendigo Blues & Roots Musical Festival! It’s been a lot of fun along the way with literally hundreds of people putting in [...]

Col’s Two Bob Worth2020-06-18T15:27:52+10:00

Artist snapshot: Doc White

2020-06-18T15:27:52+10:00

Doc White makes a (mutually) welcome return to Bendigo for the year’s first Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival showcase in late February, “the Blues & Roots Festival is astonishing and the best town festival [...]

Artist snapshot: Doc White2020-06-18T15:27:52+10:00

Artist snapshot: Steph Bitter

2020-06-18T15:27:52+10:00

“Just me, my guitar and sometimes a foot tambourine…” is how Steph Bitter describes herself. The young Bendigonian is getting to be a familiar face around Central Victoria, having played over 30 gigs now. You’ll [...]

Artist snapshot: Steph Bitter2020-06-18T15:27:52+10:00