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The Blues Tram keeps rolling on

2017-05-24T19:06:49+10:00

“It was like our own serene blues bubble floating through Bendigo. I was super impressed by the calibre of musicians on board. More! More! Incredible blues music matched with a gorgeous historic tram! I wish [...]

The Blues Tram keeps rolling on2017-05-24T19:06:49+10:00

Jackson Firebird take flight

2016-05-01T03:51:12+10:00

The tyranny of distance can put any relationship to the test. So it's no wonder the 500+ kilometres between Mildura and Melbourne is a major hurdle facing rock duo Jackson Firebird as they continue their [...]

Jackson Firebird take flight2016-05-01T03:51:12+10:00

The evolution of Jimi

2017-05-24T19:06:49+10:00

Musical evolution is the key for the eclectic Screaming Jet Jimi Hocking; the bloke who's been tackling "any style” since the 1980s. It’s all about organic progress for the man known as "The Human"- wherever [...]

The evolution of Jimi2017-05-24T19:06:49+10:00

The human touch

2017-05-24T19:06:50+10:00

On stage banter is not just a link between the songs, but sometimes a way of papering over the cracks of social awkwardness, Jimi Hocking says. “Apparently, I am your classic Gemini,” he says. “I [...]

The human touch2017-05-24T19:06:50+10:00

Bendigo, get on board!

2016-05-01T02:33:35+10:00

Music fans can get on board an exciting new outlet for enjoying the tunes during the  Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival: the Blues Tram. Two of Bendigo’s best attractions - its historic trams and [...]

Bendigo, get on board!2016-05-01T02:33:35+10:00

JoJo Smith

2020-06-18T15:28:06+10:00

JoJo Smith aka the ‘‘Mistress of Groove’’ is a committed lifelong musician who began performing professionally as a teen in her native New Zealand. Since making the move to Australia in the late 70s, JoJo [...]

JoJo Smith2020-06-18T15:28:06+10:00

Dallas Frasca: Breaking Up Never Sounded So Good

2017-05-24T19:06:50+10:00

For rock ‘n’ roots dynamo Dallas Frasca, it seems you can’t escape your past, or your most loyal fans. On the tail end of a 30-date national tour the dreadlocked powerhouse says her latest record [...]

Dallas Frasca: Breaking Up Never Sounded So Good2017-05-24T19:06:50+10:00

Sons of the Blues

2016-05-01T03:37:24+10:00

Alongside musical chops, a good sense of humour is essential to the work of Castlemaine muso John Phillips. Arguably most renowned for his work in the early days of Goanna, Phillips says it was his [...]

Sons of the Blues2016-05-01T03:37:24+10:00

Williamson’s whirlwind

2017-05-24T19:06:50+10:00

For Pete Williamson, life continues to throw up the occasional tumult, despite the heady days of Mammal being far behind him. Whirlwind, the title of his latest EP, encapsulates the triumphs and tribulations of his [...]

Williamson’s whirlwind2017-05-24T19:06:50+10:00