What a treat last night was. I was lucky enough to support Canadian singer/songwriter (and storyteller) Hawskley Workman last night at the Vanguard. My lead guitarist Rupert Reid was back in town from rehab…I mean LA…(he barely drinks so don’t get the wrong idea). Rupes was pretty excited when I said we were supporting Hawksley [...]
Alex Lloyd’s New LP
I’m enjoying Alex Lloyd’s new and independently released album.
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Shut the f*&k up-i’m trying to listen
Loved playing the vanguard again but can’t understand why people talk so loudly without even trying to listen.
My Top 5 Music DVD’s
I’ve gotten into music DVD’s recently. There are some absolutely crackers out there, so if you want to watch something decent, and I mean on a plasma not on youtube, then these are my favourite 5 that are worth checking out.
My itunes Purchases + Reviews
Firstly…I love JB Hifi and Fish and independent stores but when I need an album and I need it fast I buy on iTunes. I guess digital has a few advantages, like the ability to show up graphically all albums you have bought…so you can freak out how much you’ve spent! Check out what I’ve [...]
Best live gig, who’s Ladyhawke?
Seems my cousin Stu MacGill, has put his relative ‘lack of thought’ to good use plugging my music in the paper, well actually my live gig. Do you think he’s biased? Who’s Ladyhawke anyway ; ) Here’s the extract. LAST MOVIE – The Kite Runner; successful adaptation of a great book. I laughed, I cried. [...]
Epicure – Postcard from a Ghost Release
One of my favourite bands Epicure are finally ready to leave Ballarat and hit the road in support of their anticipated 4th LP ‘Postcards from a Ghost’. Juan Alban, lead singer and songwriter, has crafted a big black book of some of the most beautiful, yet utterly devestating tracks, in the past on stand out [...]
SMH review – 4 stars!
I’m told that independent’s rarely get reviews in main st press so I’m thrilled with this!