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It’s no secret we love beer here at Forté – you’d almost think we were a dedicated beer magazine with the rate we talk about it!
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It only makes sense then that we would have the Great Australian Beer Festival gracing our cover this Summer. Returning to Geelong Racecourse on Saturday February 16, you’ll find hundreds of delicious craft beers and ciders, all at your fingertips, dozens of local vendors, smoking slow-cooked meats throughout, a rockin’ piano bar, beer cocktails, coffee martinis, interactive games, three stages with live music and one epic day filled to the brim with memories and of course, alcohol. Now we think that’s a perfectly crafted experience, don’t you? Come find us on the day and let’s bond over a local frothy!
Valentine’s Day is upon us which is all good and well for all the loved up couples out there. If you’re single though, it might be tempting to stay in for the night with Bridget Jones with a bottle of gin. Lucky for you, Wah Bah have heard your cries and are throwing a singles party for all you Lonely Hearts this Valentine’s Day – and we’ve got four passes to giveaway! With finger food Wah Bah style, a glass of Dutch Courage on arrival and a room full of potentials to bat your eyelids at, this is perfect if you’re up for a bit of fun.
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Claptone’s ‘The Masquerade’ returns to Melbourne and to Sydney for the first time in April 2019 to ignite fans into an extraordinary soirée of veiled faces. Presented by Claptone, Untitled Group and Thick as Thieves (Melbourne), this unique event concept has been travelling to selected cities around the globe, with its Australian debut at Riva, St Kilda, selling out in record time. Continuing to raise the bar with his Masquerade events, the Melbourne show will take place at Burnley Circus Park, the largest designated event site within the City of Yarra. Masquerade face wear is provided to all guests upon entry as their world is turned upside down in an excessive, hedonistic frenzy. Welcome to the Masquerade...It goes down on Saturday April 13.
This March will see attorneys Laura Nirider, Steven Drizin and David Rudolf from the Netflix series’ Making a Murderer and The Staircase bring their popular speaking tour to Australia. Laura Nirider & Steven Drizin from the Netflix smash docuseries Making A Murderer (lawyers for Brendan Dassey) and David Rudolf from The Staircase (lawyer for Michael Peterson) will join forces for a riveting night of “behind the scenes” insight into how police and prosecutors tipped the scales of justice in their efforts to convict Michael Peterson and Brendan Dassey. They will be taking questions from the audience with follow up discussion of the most important issues raised in these documentaries. It goes down in Melbourne at Goldfields Theatre on Saturday March 23. Tickets via www.tegdainty.com
FAT FREDDY’S DROP JOIN 2019 WOMADELAIDE LINEUP
BLUESFEST ANNOUNCES FOUR MORE ACTS TO 2019 LINEUP
Funk-dub dabblers Fat Freddy’s Drop have been announced as an addition to WOMADelaide’s 2019 lineup less than 50 days before the event is set to kick off. It’s been five years since the Wellington seven-piece took to the WOMADelaide stage. Since then, their unique mix of dub, funk, soul, jazz and electronica have caused their fame to skyrocket, playing more than 1,000 gigs and earning over 750,000 record sales. Ahead of their 2018 album release, the outfit have teased fans with a new single, ‘Trickle Down’. Fat Freddy’s Drop are in good company, joining the John Butler Trio, Julia Jacklin, Christine and the Queens, Mojo Juju and more. WOMADelaide runs between Friday March 8 and Monday March 11. For tickets, head to the festival website.
Bluesfest has bolstered its 30th anniversary lineup, announcing the addition of four new acts to the 2019 event. Joining the lineup is a selection of local and international talent, including looping legend Tash Sultana, Sydney rockers Ocean Alley, New Zealand five-piece Six60, and South America’s Amaru Tribe. It’s another huge expansion for this year’s edition of Bluesfest, following the recent additions of The Raconteurs (known in Australia as The Saboteurs), Iggy Pop, Norah Jones, Archie Roach and more. You can peep the full lineup online. Tickets for the 2019 Byron Bay Bluesfest, going down from Thursday April 18 - Monday April 22 at Tygarah Tree Farm, are on sale now.
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WRITTEN BY LIAM MCNALLY RODRIGUEZ CANCELS AUSTRALIA TOUR
ICONIC CHERRY BAR TO LEAVE AC/DC LANE
Rodriguez has cancelled all dates for his 2019 Australian tour. Sadly, the folk legend will not make it down under due to illness. “Rodriguez is very upset at having to let anyone down, and apologises to everyone affected for the inconvenience caused,” a statement from Frontier Touring reads. It goes on to say “Frontier Touring and Roundhouse Entertainment wish Rodriguez a speedy recovery. Rodriguez is looking forward to being able to return to Australia and New Zealand when he has fully recovered. Details of a new tour will be announced in due course.” The cancellations include both the performers solo shows and Day on the Green appearances, details for refunds can be found on the Frontier Touring website.
Infamous rock den Cherry Bar has only ten weeks left at its home in the famous AC/ DC lane. In an announcement on the venues Facebook page on the 23rd of January they declared that they are in “serious negotiation with ten (yes, count them ten!) venues across Melbourne as we strive to find the exact ‘right place’ to move Cherry to.” The internationally renowned dive has stood in the same location through thick and thin for almost twenty years, but the last time you can party there will be the 31st of march. They have assured their patrons that they are changing location, not owners, and “Cherry will never die”.
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SWAYZE AND THE GHOSTS ANNOUNCE TOUR
Tickets are now available for 2019’s Kings of Comedy dates. One of the most popular comedy nights of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is back. Featuring a rotating roster of promising up and coming comedians, as well as famous headline acts, which have previously included the likes of Dave Hughes, Fiona O’loughlin and Tony Robbins. The organisers have upped-the-anti for dates this year due to popular demand, adding second shows for both the Friday and Saturday nights, as well as including a new show on Thursdays which include a Dinner & Show package. Tickets are available now through Eventbrite.
Hobart garage punk outfit A. Swayze and the Ghosts have announced an east coast tour, beginning with the Brunswick Music Festival on March 13. Since the release of their 2017 self-titled E.P the band have become an underground cult sensation. The band is lauded for high-energy live shows and wild antics from front-man Andrew Swayze, which even earned the group the “Live Tasmanian act of the year” at the NLMA’s in December. The tour follows the release of a single last September, and sees the band visiting Melbourne (Brunswick & Frankston), Hobart, Sydney, Canberra, Wollongong, Byron Bay, Gold Coast and Brisbane. Details can be found on the bands Facebook page.
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GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL MEET, DISCOVER & ENJOY So, as well as mind-expanding beer, look out for the CRAFT BEER WILL BE A HOT TOPIC IN FEBRUARY impressive roster of live acts, a funky piano bar, local WHEN GEELONG CELEBRATES THE RETURN OF THE DJs Chook & Moluck on the decks, keg rolling, a series GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL. BACK FOR ITS SEVENTH YEAR, THE GEELONG RACECOURSE of wacky races to enter and heaps of foodie delights WILL BE FILLED WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF POP including Boss Burger, a variety of smokin BBQed meats, UP BARS, STREET FOOD, LIVE MUSIC AND DJS seafood, pizza and vegan fair. There will also be a series of masterclasses over the ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 16, WITH ALL THE FUN KICKING OFF FROM 1PM RIGHT UP UNTIL 8PM. day, giving beer lovers the opportunity to meet and With the recent explosion of the Australian craft beer mingle with the brains behind the brands, learn how scene, the festival is a celebration of both local and to pair beers with a variety of foods, and even watch state-wide breweries, showcasing hundreds of different live brewing demonstrations. brews with a variety of styles of beer and cider – enough “This festival is for absolutely everyone,” says to please any taste bud. festival founder Kieran Blood. “It’s not an exclusive The festival currently has more than 35 brewers club and it’s not just for a certain type of person. It’s involved, including the likes of Blackman’s Brewery, really celebrating a concept, which is the craft concept Mt Duneed Estate, Little Creatures, Bright Brewery, – quality, passion, ability and skill; There’s some really Kaiju!, Hawkers, Pirate Life Brewing, Two Birds Brewing, great beers and ciders out there.” and iconic surfer Mick Fanning’s own Balter Brewing The festival can be as serious or as lively as you want it Company – just to name a few. to be – even if you consider yourself an absolute novice What we really love though is the fact that it’s also the when it comes to beer, you’ll probably leave Great only festival in the world (yes the world!) that has all Australian Beer Festival with a new favourite drink. Geelong and regional brewers attending the one single But what’s a beer festival without entertainment we event. It would almost be rude not to spend a part of hear you say? The organisers have you covered here your day getting around to these local beauties and the too, ensuring you can just kick back and enjoy a cold other tasty brews from across the nation. brew on the day while listening to live music from three So how does it all work? main stages. We’ve rounded up a few of the artists on the line-up: Armed with your festival ticket, festival goers will MICK THOMAS & THE ROVING COMMISSION receive a 200ml tasting glass for copious amounts of beer and cider tastings from the pop up bars in Mick has been a staple of Melbourne’s music scene for exchange for tokens (where tokens act as cash). This well over 25 years. Raconteur, troubadour, balladeer and year though, the team have gone above and beyond to poet, he’s best known for his Blundstone-wearing song ensure an epic summer’s day out and have not only master of pub-rock icons Wedding Parties Anything. added larger tasting cups (285ml glasses), but are also His band The Roving Commission features Squeezebox encouraging brewers to sell their beers by the can; Wally on Piano Accordion and a rotating schedule of for those brewers who have them. Tinnies, sun and talented performers to keep the party alive. GREAT GABLE mates from all walks of life (not just haughty hipsters or boring box-tickers) – you couldn’t ask for a better Great Gable are four mates from Perth and combine a day, and we have the organisers Mike Ward and Kieran wide range of influences to bring a subtle twist on the Blood to thank for that. alternative-indie sound. The band have had a stellar “Our mission is to bring good, flavoursome, creative year in 2018, selling out two national tours in support beers to the masses. By putting on an event that brings of their recent singles Pillars and Golden Slums. They’re together great beer, music and street food, we hope it kicking off 2019 with a new single Cool Mind Blue, as appeals to a wide variety of people.” well as their biggest national tour to date. If you haven’t 12
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heard of them before, re-prioritise your day because burlesque bar from the 1940s, where the smoke with the quality of their music it’s only a matter of curled thickly in the air and people only ever drank time until they’ll be headlining festivals and selling whiskey. With trombone, sweet and sassy vocals, toy out rooms across the country. piano, guitar, half a drum kit and an abundance of GRAND WAZOO foot stomping, their melodies are infused with wild Australia’s legendary 13 piece Soul Music Orchestra, exuberance and joie de vivre - a Lily and King gig is a with an unsurpassed record for presenting the finest, truly wild and joyful experience. PAPAYA TREE most entertaining and authentic soul music experience The boys in Papaya Tree are young, fresh and eager in Australia since 1981. It is also a quality reading backing outfit of 10 musicians + 3 singers, who can to please (if you’d let them). Described as being sweeter perform any style or genre, in the vein of the Funk than their namesake fruit, the six-piece came together Brothers. through a number of unlikely situations, from a butcher INTO THE MYSTIC – The Music of Van Morrison shop to the school yard and university walls, eventually as performed by Joe Creighton forming the full line-up from nearly every postcode Joe is without doubt Australia’s most formidable in Sydney. Due to the bands size, Papaya Tree have and respected bass players and has worked for artists had the opportunity to create an eclectic mix of styles, such as John Farnham for 13 years, Olivia Newton-John, taking elements from rock, funk, jazz and reggae to Kylie Minogue and currently The Black Sorrows. Joe’s create their sound. JESS FAIRLIE BAND Into The Mystic show sees his 7-piece band effortlessly Sassy and soulful Jess & her band from Melbourne. recreate the feeling of those heady times of Van Morrison; a journey that begins in the 60s and moves “Fairlie’s voice has an insanely alluring quality that never through the decades encompassing Van’s worldwide hits. overstays its welcome, but perches to your ears like a fish to a hook and line – it’s like watching an acrobat THE SETTLEMENT A band of brothers from regional Victoria, a five-piece perform tricks, teetering on a razor thin tightrope, only rare alternative/folk outfit, sticking to their southern to land with climatic ease – you’re immensely curious, stomp roots. Their journey is to develop and spread an but just can’t look away.” – Speaker TV Australian folk/roots sound, never to be pigeon holed. VELVET BLOOM Fuelled by fiddle and strong rhythm their music is Velvet Bloom is a Melbourne based music project bound to invoke! foundered by Maddy Herbert. Maddy’s a story teller SKYSCRAPER STAN AND THE COMMISSION FLATS who uses her jazz/balled style vocals and soul/pop Stumble into the world according to Skyscraper Stan sound to bring her emotive lyrics to life. and the Commission Flats - a hazy, sweat-soaked dream Whether you prefer Belgians or Blondes, Pales or of sunburnt cul-de-sacs, dirty inner-city intersections Pilsners, Saisons or Wits – get along to GABF Geelong and hot, muggy bedrooms. A gaunt 6’6”, Stan cuts an on Saturday 16th Feb to Explore, Discover & Enjoy this ominous figure on stage and has developed a loyal epic day out. national following through his charismatic live Life is short, don’t waste it on bad beer... performance. TICKETS AVAILABLE VIA WWW. LILY & KING Dixieland punk, sailor songs, weird carnie show tunes GABFGEELONG.COM.AU, ALONG WITH and the odd bit of curious pop - their music is joyful, A COMPLETE LIST OF PARTICIPATING beautiful and a bit dirty and wicked too. Their act is BREWERIES AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. a lilting, luring, sensual haze of smoky opiate vocals that transport the captivated audience to a redly lit
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ANTHONY CALLEA ADDS MORE LOCAL DATES
VENUE CHANGE FOR KEITH HARKIN Among his stories, Irish singer-songwriter Keith Harkin could tell you how he has performed for Obama at The White House and Sir Richard Branson on Necker Island. He spent a good chunk of time as the lead soloist in Celtic Thunder, but has also released a handful of solo albums. His latest is In the Round. Heading our way for a solo acoustic tour, Keith will perform at The Foundry, Bendigo on February 3.
Many moons ago he was the runner-up on the second season of Australian Idol. Before you know it, Anthony Callea has released seven albums. Throughout the year the songman will take his Unplugged & Unfiltered tour around the country. Performing with piano, guitar and backing vocals, Anthony will also take the opportunity to share stories from his time in the business. The Capital, Bendigo – May 24, Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts, Wendouree – October 4 & Lighthouse Theatre, Warrnambool – October 5.
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APOLLO BAY SEAFOOD FESTIVAL Down the Hatch, Harbour Day and Conversations in the Littoral are the three core events of the Apollo Bay Seafood Festival, February 15-17. Harbour Day, February 16, kicks off with a seafood market from 8am. You will be able to buy the seafood straight from the catch, which should cook up perfectly for lunch. Demonstrations, sailing lessons and music will also feature on the day. Get a closer look through apollobayseafoodfestival.com.
PORT FAIRY JAZZ FESTIVAL
Ah, it’s nice when bands get along. When the UK’s Muncie Girls supported The Hard Aches and had a jolly good time, they returned the favour by taking the band on a UK/ EU tour. Now the trio is coming back in support of their second album Fixed Ideals, and they have invited The Hard Aches’ Ben David along for the ride. The Lazy Suns will be there as well. Catch them all at The Loft, Warrnambool on February 9.
You may need more than a few minutes to take in the Port Fairy Jazz Festival’s bumper program. Entering its third year, the program boasts more than 100 performers. These include The Old Married Couple, Black Stump Jazz Band, Annie Smith & the Bossa Boys, Dixie Street All Stars, Mike Tovey’s Original Hamfats and Pippa Wilson with Jazz Notes. The dates are February 8-10, with full information available through portfairyjazz.com.au.
THE GOOD FOLK OF FOLK It’s double your folk pleasure at Kyneton’s Major Tom’s on February 9, as Charm of Finches and Anna Cordell team up for a night of tunes. From busking Appalachian folk songs outside a veggie store, to winning awards, the sisterly duo behind Charm of Finches live up to their name. Anna chose fashion design over music, only later rediscovering the musical creature that lived within. Individual sets will conclude with a collaborative performance.
SOFALA & TOMGIRL Because their last tour together went swimmingly, Sofala and TomGirl are at it again, with shows at Warrnambool’s Dart and Marlin on February 16 and The Bridge, Castlemaine on February 22. After playing every gig offered to them, things really picked up for seven-piece psych-groove outfit Sofala with the release of their debut single ‘Confetti Dreams’. TomGirl, meanwhile, have won their share of fans since the release of their debut 7”.
RNB VINE DAYS I find that it is getting hot in herre. Following its successful launch in 2018, RNB Vine Days returns in 2019 with more of that smooth and sexy RNB gold. Rapper and actor Nelly leads the way along with Craig David, the man responsible for some 20 UK Top 40 singles. UK all-female group All Saints will perform their first live Australian shows, while added treats come by way of Amerie and YO! MAFIA. Mt Duneed Estate, Geelong – February 9.
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LOAD UP ON TORK The nineties, man. Let me tell you about the nineties. The CD single was king, filled with remixes and b-sides galore. Then the kids ruined it. But things can be good once again. Proudly re-igniting the alternative/grunge torch, Adelaide outfit Tork will kick off their tour at The Loft, Warrnambool on February 7. And just like the glory days, the band has a double A-side on the loose, ‘Can’t Stop Thinking’/‘Wasting My Time’.
He has kept us waiting, he has he has, but Americana singersongwriter Nathan Seeckts will release his debut album in late March. The Heart of the City is what you’re looking for, which you can sample with single ‘Old Blood’. Workers Club, Geelong – February 16 (with Rach Brennan & the Pines and Ben Leece) & The Taproom, Castlemaine – February 22. Nathan also made his Tamworth debut this month.
GALAXY HOP STRIKES GOLD What used to be a one-man loop pedal act is now a three-piece. Galaxy Hop is the brainchild of Tommy Norton, the former drummer of Felicity Cripps Band and Citizen Sex who uses the vehicle for his electronic song stylings. Together with Nigel Tilbrook and Sam Mackisack, they released the album Old Gold last year. The Bridge, Castlemaine – February 9. They will be joined by Sweet Whirl and Hotep & Rose.
MODERN DIVIDE BEGIN THEIR YEAR
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Thursday 7 Andy Forster
Friday 1 Ryan Bell
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Saturday 2 Jeff Jordan
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Modern Divide has heard your calls, given them the appropriate amount of thought, and will now play their first show of the year at Geelong’s Workers Club on February 23. From the band: “There has been plenty of hard work put into new material over the past few months that we are very proud of and excited to be able to finally perform it for our home crowd.” Joining them will be the talents of Ironstone and 74 Kings.
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The sixth album from Mia Dyson, If I Said Only So Far I Take It Back, was released in the first half of 2018, so you may be pleased to know she is set to tour. With Alabama Shakes keyboardist Ben Tanner steering the ship, If I Said Only So Far I Take It Back was recorded at Portside Sound, a studio where artists including Bob Dylan, Joe Cocker and Steve Winwood have cut albums. The Bridge, Castlemaine – March 9.
STA M P SY I S T H E M U SI C D I R E CTO R A N D D R I V E A N N O U N C E R AT K R O C K I N G E E LO N G What’s that saying? “Assumption… it makes an ass out of you and me”. Well, I was on the receiving end of a major targeted verbal passive aggressive assumption while eating lunch in Barwon Heads. Let me explain. After a coffee in Ocean Grove and some soul satisfying widow shopping (Christmas SERIOUSLY drained my bank account), I decided on lunch in Barwon Heads. I’d seen Hanoi Kitchen dozens of times driving back from my Fitcamp session with Flick PT. So, I found a park and made my way in for some Vietnamese food goodness in and around my mouth.
SUMMERSALT A celebration of the great Australian outdoor summer, SummerSalt is a combination of home-grown entertainment, cultural attractions and local community and sustainability. Xavier Rudd, Yothu Yindi & the Treaty Project, Sampa the Great and Tay Oskee will perform, while Geelong’s Leura Park Estate will host the event on March 16. Things wrap up around 9:30pm, so it’s a good one for the family.
I sat in a corner booth, armed with my latest read “Emma Isaacs Winging It”. I have 2018 projects that started in 2017 and tbh, it’s depressing to say “when I had the idea TWO YEARS AGO”. So after ordering my rice paper rolls, I opened up to page 41, ready for Emma to inspire me and kick my butt into 2019.
FREE CHYA MUSIC FESTIVAL The legends were feelin’ the summer vibes at Courthouse Youth Arts, so decided to throw a FREE music festival showcasing some of Geelong and Melbourne’s finest acts as a gift to music lovers in town. Kicking off from 12pm on Saturday, 2 February in the laneway for some free tunes from a range of indie, folk, hip hop and soul acts. You’ll see performances from Demi Monique, Noah Vernon, Manny Lado, Naked Meadow and Hobsons Bay Coast Guard. Please note this is a drug and alcohol free event proudly supported by FReeZA.
In that time an American Grandmother, American Mum and her young son (about six years old) sat down at the table next to me. I only notice them when I heard them ask the waitress what would be quick to make, as “they had an event to go to and only had limited time to eat”. I went back to reading Emma’s explanation of ‘winging it’. Every few minutes I’d take another bite of food and think about what I just read. I’d glance up from the pages and think about how I would apply the advice Emma had so openly shared, into my own life.
restaurant. Just ignore her”. “I’m a single mum doing the best I can” the woman replies. With a mouth full of calamari (yes, I ordered that too… I was bloody hungry) and my head still in my book, I thought to myself ‘how disrespectful, someone making this family feel uncomfortable just for eating out’. I continued reading when I heard more venomous comments from the American family. Curious I took a cheeky sideways glance to find the source of their anger. They were looking at ME! Woah, I was the target of their frustration. I held the book in front of my face and thought ‘why are they having a go at me? I’m sitting in the corner of the restaurant, reading my book, minding my own business”. Should I confront their accusations? Should I ease their suspicions? I didn’t. And I’m ok with that. I shouldn’t have to defend myself against someone else’s assumptions. I wasn’t “staring” or “judging them”. But what difference would that have made? They jumped to a conclusion. They made a scene from the top of their high horse. They were rude. They left. And I continued to eat my delicious calamari. So, here we are. Welcome to 2019. Please leave your Judgey McJudge pants at the restaurant door. Stampsy x (Stampsy is on the socials so get around her @ lee_stamps on Insta & StampsyKROCK on the book!)
Suddenly I hear the American mum say quite loudly, “I know… it’s SOOOO rude to stare.” The Grandmother follows up with “you can bring your child to a restaurant. We can talk normally in a
FAREWELL CHRIS WILSON: THE SKY IS CRYING WRITTEN BY JOHN LAMP Chris Wilson, based on the Bellerine, died at home with his loving family, courageous and strong to the end. He was a music giant, with a league of loyal fans. Chris was known nationally and, indeed, internationally for his music. You only have to do a quick search on Dr Google to find descriptions like “legend,” “incredible,” “supremo,” “crowd master,” “so lucky to have him.” He joined Sole Twisters in 1984. The R&B band included Brian Horne, Barry Palmer, his brother Craig Palmer, Jeff Pickard, and Nigel Sweeney. In 1989, he played with Rod Jeffrey and the Bob Sedergreen Blues Band, Bob Sedergreen, Mal Sedergreen, Chris Wilson, Paul Wookey, Scott Dunbabin and Gordon
Pendleton. There’s actually some footage of those sessions on YouTube. Chris is better known for the band Crown of Thorns (Barry Palmer & Chris Rodgers), and for his solo work and collaborations with Diesel, Geoff Achison, Mr Black & Blues. He also shared the bill with Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello and played with Charlie Musselwhite. In 1993 he was nominated for the best male artist and breakthrough artist ARIA awards following his Landlocked CD and the following year recorded the Live at the Continental CD at a live gig at the Continental Hotel in Prahran. The Continental CD is probably his best known work. His harmonica playing and vocals came together exquisitely, backed by Shane O’Mara and Jex Saarelaht. It is overall excellence, and it’s virtually impossible to name a standout track. Recently, it was re-released as a double CD with additional material. It’s not a coincidence that his standout CD is a live recording. A live session with Chris was always memorable, many musicians try to engage with their audience, Chris did so every time. Matthew Frederick (PBS, “The Juke Joint”), summed it up “I saw the man more times than I can count and it didn’t matter if he was playing to 2000 people or 20 - He never gave less than his all.” Chris was versatile and often played with his wife, Sarah Carroll, and they were regulars at Tamworth playing country sets. In recent years they were joined by their sons, Fenn and George. Chris might have been serious about his music, but his music wasn’t always serious. The Pirates of Beer was always good for a light-hearted session. His lyrics can stand alone as poetry as well as great music, they can be laconic, very much expressive and conveying strong emotion. His readings at the Dead Pirates Society evenings at the Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill (aka the Chook Shop!) in Ocean Grove were memorable. Chris was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July last year. The blues community organised fundraisers, through the Internet and through benefits at the Corner Hotel, Way Out West, and locally at Pistol Pete’s Food and Blues, which was also broadcast live on 94.7 the Pulse. Chris was dedicated to his music and to his wife, Sarah Carroll, and to their sons Fenn and George. 707
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PASS IT TO HAT FITZ AND CARA Performing a combination of folk, roots and gospel blues with old timey sounds, husband and wife team Hat Fitz and Cara have hit the road in support of album number five, Hand it Over. Cara: “Our intent on this album was to share as honestly as we can with our music what we do live, the high energy moments that bring us together in life and the sensitive lows that we sometimes hold to ourselves.” Old Church on the Hill, Bendigo – February 21.
PAKO FESTA One street and more than forty stories is what you will discover at Geelong’s Pako Festa, Victoria’s biggest free celebration of cultural diversity. A street parade, food, performance, workshops, exhibitions and family are all part of the community event, which this year runs under the theme of ‘Generations’. February 23 is the date this year, with further information available through pakofesta.com.au.
THE POTATO SHED KICKS OFF WITH THE CLASSICS The Potato Shed kicks off 2019 with some classic music events. On February 16th, we will see an exciting new show which celebrates the music of Cliff Richard and The Shadows during the 50s and 60s. Performed by Lee Rogers and The Bayside Drifters, the show starts at 8pm. Next up we have the guys from Sun Rising on March 2nd at 8pm with their show The Songs that Made Memphis. Sun Rising walks the audience through a chronological tour of Memphis’ famed
ENTER 1000MODS With three albums from which to pick and choose their setlist, the time is finally right for Greece’s psychedelic heavyweights 1000mods to tour Australia. Promoter Christian Tryhorn: “Their raw power and riffage is some of the best in the world, each album gets better with every listen! Can’t wait to show the people of Australia one of the best live acts in Europe.” Barwon Club, Geelong – April 7.
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ALL EYES ON PAGAN Following a successful tour of the UK and Europe, the hard rock of Pagan will again fill Aussie venues on their Evil Eye tour. It seems everyone is getting to know their album Black Wash, which has helped the band become one of Kerrang!’s hot band tips for 2019. The tour promises to “baptise all who come to bear witness to their truly explosive and utterly visceral rock and roll ritual in volume and sweat”. Barwon Club, Geelong – April 20.
Around thirty years ago, Mick Thomas recorded an album in Memphis with Weddings Parties Anything. He finally made it back, this time recording upcoming album Coldwater DFU with his band the Roving Commission. A run of dates will see his usual gang joined by lap steel specialist Nick O’Mara and alt-folk singer-songwriter Jac Tonks (aka Amarillo). Workers Club, Geelong – April 12.
DANIEL CHAMPAGNE RETURNS TO OZ Welcome home, Daniel. Now based in the US, singersongwriter Daniel Champagne has returned to his old stomping ground for a tour. Having earned a reputation as one of acoustic music’s leading lights, the songman released Satellite City EP last year, featuring the singles ‘Satellite City’, ‘Indigo’ and ‘The Great Divide’. Workers Club, Geelong – April 26 & Martians Café, Deans Marsh – May 10.
THE DROP The Drop returns for its second year, to which we all rejoice. The travelling festival hits Torquay Common on April 20 and features the spiffy line-up of Angus and Julia Stone, Client Liaison, Hockey Dad, The Jungle Giants and Alex the Astronaut. Organisers say the festival brings with it “a lifestyle of good food, art, family fun and community culture to be enjoyed with your favourite people”. That sounds swell to us.
CASTLEMAINE STATE FESTIVAL Two years of hard work will be on glorious display at the 2019 Castlemaine State Festival, March 22-31. You have performance from the likes of Circa’s Peepshow and Body Concert, music from Ye-Eun Choi, Božo Vrećo and Eric Avery, films including Terror Nullius and Strange Colours and the visual artistry of Art Fraud and Melinda Harper. The full program is available through castlemainefestival.com.au.
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In a win for the little guys, the Festival of Small Halls plucks some of the finest in folk and contemporary acoustic artists from the festival scene and escorts them around to tiny halls across Australia. Canadian folk trio The Once will be joined by local songman John Flanagan. The Once hits the ten-year mark as a band in 2019, while John released his third album, Honest Man, last year. Goornong Memorial Hall, Goornong – March 31.
You may have heard of their shenanigans with DZ Deathrays by now, but for those who don’t know The Soul Movers, their blend of soul, rock and funk will make you sweat all night long. ‘You Better Believe It’ is their new single, lifted from their forthcoming third album Bona Fide (March). The album made its way through legendary studios including FAME and The NuttHouse. The Bridge, Castlemaine – March 29.
2019 sees a new incarnation of Divinyls, the band led by the late, great Chrissy Amphlett and featuring guitarist and co-founder Mark McEntee. Feeling an overwhelming urge to share the songs with the world once again, Mark has teamed up with Los Angeles-based Lauren Ruth Ward, original Blondie guitarist Frank Infante, bassist Jay Cortez (The Sleepy Jackson) and drummer Malcolm Clark. Lorne Hotel, Lorne – March 10.
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ONE MORE ROUND FOR DAN BRODIE It’s one more tour for Dan Brodie before he locks himself away to record a new album. Dan has released seven albums since saying howdy to the music world in 1999. Not afraid to take a gamble he released Lost Not Found in 2017, a covers album featuring Bob Dylan’s ‘Standing in the Doorway’, Paul Simon’s ‘You Can Call Me Al’ and Prince’s ‘Take Me with U’. Catch him at Geelong’s Pistol Pete’s on February 21.
IN GOOD TASTE Cairns-based outfit The Taste are hitting Victoria for the first time in February. The band is the go-to band for when you can’t quite decide what you are after – funk, rock, soul and hip hop, they have it all. Single ‘Move On’ will be at the centre of it all, a track taken from their 2017 album Convalesce. The Loft, Warrnambool – February 21 & Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn Springs – February 24.
THE SOUTHERN RIVER BAND There is no need to be alone this Valentine’s Day, unless indeed that is your wont, because the drum smackin’, guitar attackin’, brain fryin’, genre defyin’, good time advocates that call themselves The Southern River Band has all the love in the world for you. Geelong’s Workers Club will host the first date of their Gather No Moss tour on February 14. Their sophomore album is part of their 2019 plans.
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Sun Records, focusing on the early period of 195057 and touching on artists including Ike Turner, Howlin’ Wolf, BB King, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and more. For six years, SR have performed sell out shows all around Australia and have amassed a huge fan base and received glowing reviews. Cabaret and Theatre seating available. Drinks available for purchase at the licensed bar. Doors open one hour before show starts for ticket collection at the venue. We hope to see you there!
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FEAR DRIVES HEIN COOPER By his own admittance, Hein Cooper was drinking and smoking too much. So when slapped in the face by one of those ‘aha moments’, he set about writing his new song ‘Fear of Missing Out’. It has taken many shapes and forms, but it is good to go now. The songman will take the track for a spin early 2019 on his biggest tour to date, including a final stop-off at Ballarat’s Karova Lounge on February 2.
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THE ABCS OF Z-STAR DELTA The explosive duo incarnation of Z-Star, Z-Star Delta features UK artist/producer Zee Gachette and multi-Instrumentalist Sebastien Heintz. They’re an unlikely duo, but together they thrive on stage, weaving between one another. One moment they’re seductive and poetic, the next they’re wild and furious, effortlessly delivering a fascinating cinematic road trip of sound. According to their website, their debut EP will drop early in the year. Catch them at The Lost Ones, Ballarat – February 21. They will also perform at the Apollo Bay Hotel, Apollo Bay – April 13 & 14; Queenscliff Brewhouse, Queenscliff – April 21 and at the Bendigo Autumn Music Festival.
Believe it or not, we are sweltering through a heatwave in the Rat and the Ballarat Beer Festival served up the perfect tonic on a beautiful Saturday afternoon recently. Bright Brewery, Green Beacon Brewing, Pirate Life, Holgate, Jetty Road and Hop Nation were just a few of the producers serving up froffies for the day. This a great event for Ballarat and it is great to see the community getting behind it. The Meredith Hotel really fires around this time of year and the beer garden out the back has hosted some great acts over the years. INXSIVE is a regular act frequenting the Royal Hotel over the last few years and on Sunday 11th February, the boys will rip through all of your favourite hits for just $30 entry fee. Bon Scott Tribute band Dirty Eyes is scheduled to play on the 24th February, so it is best you get your finest head-banging gear on for what will be a great afternoon. Only $20 to get in which is great value. The Lane is still having artists playing on Friday and Saturday nights. Good froffies and good coffee! Cubby Haus Brewery have a DJ playing on the odd night and occasionally there are musicians playing there. Located in Mount Pleasant,the Brewery produces the best
Bavarian beers, hence the name Cubby Haus. The Rockabilly Festival is about to come to town again with four nights of live music and weekend street parties and much more. The Fire Bird Trio, Itchy Fingers, Juke Box Racket, Scotty Baker and Thee Cat Burglars will be amongst the acts performing. Some of the venues participating will be The Lane, Alfred Deakin Place, Mining Exchange and The Lydiard Wine Bar where you can swing and fling your dance partner to the beats of one of the great genre’s of music. A three day pass is around $120 and there are still plenty of tickets left. Cosmic Psychos recently played a brilliant show at Karova Lounge. Support act Southeast Desert Metal warmed the stage with an impressive display of powerhouse heavy metal. The band come from a tiny Aboriginal community in Central Australia called Santa Teresa. The band released their first EP Let’s Rock in 2013 and sold out multiple pressings. Chief songwriter Chris Wallace writes about Aboriginal culture and dreaming,passing on stories from the old to the young generation. Stay hydrated and look out for each other. It’s going to be a long hot summer!
ROCK OUT IN THE CREATIVE CITY OF BALLARAT WITH THE RETURN OF BACKYARD TASTERS THIS MARCH
take in some tunes after a hard day’s work. Presented by the City of Ballarat, this year’s event will be held on 1 and 8 March in Alfred Deakin Place from 5.30pm – 8.30pm
BOB EVANS LOOKS BACK Looky here, it seems Bob Evans has announced some shows for 2019. One is at Ballarat’s Karova Lounge on March 30. The tour is all about his best of album Full Circle, containing 14 songs across his five albums. Playing in solo mode, everyone who attends will receive a raffle ticket. If your number is called, you get to request a song. With more than 80 songs from which to choose, he has some practising to do.
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Bendigo stalwarts Four Lions are roaring into the new year, starting tomorrow (eds: February 1) with their first gig of 2019. They are a featured act at Summer In The Parks, an all-ages free event taking place at Crook St Park, Kennington - where the band’s 2018 album Live At Crook St was recorded. Four Lions will be on stage from 6.30pm for their hour-long set, which coincides with the release of their new single How Much. It takes pride of place on the band’s fourth album Hard Days, due out on May 1 on their label Verse Chorus Verse. Frontman Shann Lions said the band was looking forward to launching How Much, and returning to play in the parks. “We’ve worked harder on this record than anything else we’ve put out, and the first single is reflective of that. We’re just hoping people dig it,” he said. Summer In The Parks also marks the public debut of Bradley Bradford, who has replaced foundation bassist Greg Perry after his amicable departure from the band earlier this month. Bradford, who boasts a wealth of experience with touring bands in his native England, relocated to Bendigo several years ago. He quickly made a name for himself on the local music scene, playing with alt-country rockers Steve Saxton and The Gentlemen and virtuoso proginstrumentalists The Tyson Hodges Trio. “We will miss Greg’s wisdom, considered advice and solid grounding of our music,” lead guitarist Keith MacQueen said. “But we look forward to the different outlook and style Brad will bring to the band.” After Summer In The Parks, music lovers should head down to the Golden Vine for Echuca-based
singer-songwriter Sean Orr and his band’s melange of indie pop, folk, blues and soul, supported by special guest Daniel Aaron. From 9pm; entry $5. Dorado will be singing the blues at the Vine on Saturday night. From 9pm; entry $5. Renowned Melbourne singer/cabaret performer Jeff Duff is bringing his acclaimed Bowie Unzipped show to Ulumbarra Theatre on Sunday. 4pm; entry $44-$49. Singer-songwriter Keith Harkin, formerly of Irish folk collective Celtic Thunder, will roll into Mister Bobs on the Down Under leg of his world tour on Sunday. Show starts at 7.30pm; entry $44-$64. Also live in Bendigo next month will see Psychedelic rocker Rowboy’s sci-fi loop show will cap off a night at the Golden Vine that also features acoustic singer-songwriters Acoustic Foxx (Melbourne), and local chanteuses Bridget Robertson and Steph Bitter. February 8, from 9pm; entry $5. Hard rock outfit Smashed Pie will turn up the heat at the Golden Vine, supported by Jim Martens (Born Of The Stone, Fields Of Reign) performing solo and unplugged. February 9, from 9pm, entry $5. Indie folk-country singer-songwriter Grim Fawkner will bring the Sunday vibes to the Old Boundary Hotel. February 10, from 2-5pm, free entry.
Prepare yourselves for the ultimate treat. Head to Ballarat this March and enjoy the best in local live music while enjoying the finest food this region has to offer. Ballarat Backyard Tasters is a free event held over the first two Fridays in March, featuring local musicians, tantalising food stalls and creative exhibitions. Held right in the centre of the creative city of Ballarat, this high-energy event is ideal for families and anyone who enjoys live music.
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This year’s event features a great new line up of entertainment, including seven-piece trubaĉi and Balkan folk-pop band based in Ballarat – Wunderhorns. Joining the Wunderhorns on 1 March is Fat Tuesday, Moonshine Blues, A Miner and Meraki Minds. Why not return on 8 March to see Ska Union, a ninepiece ska ensemble. Jessica Connell will also take to the stage, followed by Bar Choir, Floc, Nervous Pedestrians and Stray Black. A variety of food vendors will also be onsite both Fridays. Follow @ballaratbackyardtasters on Facebook
With a ‘rocking’ atmosphere this event always gets you dancing. Or you could choose to sit back and
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DIDIRRI DYING TO PLAY PORT FAIRY FOLK FESTIVAL WRITTEN BY TAMMY WALTERS WHAT DO KASEY CHAMBERS, MOJO JUJU, “I find although I love the massive festivals, there’s TIM ROGERS AND RENÉE GEYER ALL HAVE an attitude at a folk festival of ‘we’re here to listen to IN COMMON? BESIDES BEING INCREDIBLY some music and be together’. It’s not about drinking. TALENTED MUSICIANS, THEY WILL ALL BE It’s not about just getting wild. It’s definitely about APPEARING AT THE PORT FAIRY FOLK FESTIVAL. being quiet and respecting the space and I am very THE FESTIVAL WILL BE CELEBRATING THEIR 43RD excited for that. You just kind of lose yourself in the YEAR WITH A STELLAR LINE-UP. JOINING KASEY whole culture. That’s my jam.” AND GANG ARE 92 INCREDIBLE ARTISTS AND The ‘Can’t Get Last Night Out Of My Head’ singer fits BANDS RANGING FROM INTERNATIONAL STATUS TO REGIONAL VICTORIAN LOCAL LEGENDS the culture of Port Fairy Folk Festival to a tee with INCLUDING GEELONG’S IMMY OWUSU AND his expressive songwriting and evocative story telling. His 2018 debut EP, ‘Measurements’, proves that, as he THE SETTLEMENT OUT OF HAMILTON, BUT IT’S WARRNAMBOOL BOY, DIDIRRI PETERS (BETTER details learning curves of the early adulthood journey with such maturity. KNOWN FOR JUST HIS FIRST NAME) THAT WE’RE MOST EXCITED FOR. WHY? BECAUSE HIS EXCITEMENT TO BE INVOLVED IS UNDENIABLE. “That period of my life was very much about learning a bunch of maybe typical but profound for me early 20’s “It probably won’t hit me until I get there but I’m pretty lessons and I wrote most of those songs as a warning for giddy about it. It’s funny, I played Rod Laver last year myself and to anyone listening not to do certain things and I was super excited about it but not as excited or try to do certain things in their life.. But I’ve always as playing Port Fairy Folk Festival [laughs] which is been a writer over a musician even though music is the bizarre; just because I went every year and it’s the mode of delivery.” Didirri explains, “I’ve got books and festival that made me want to be a singer/songwriter. I books and books of lyrics and I would say that music saw so many performers there who spoke from the heart just helps deliver those messages that I have wanted to and told a story and sang songs that were received in write. I had this general idea of kind of measuring my this kind of way of really respecting music,” Didirri says. own life experience against the world and just seeing 20
whether I think I am sticking to my own morals or not. That was kind of the idea of that EP and that’s kind of going to follow into the next album in hopefully some rounding kind of way.” Given Didirri’s flare for, and love for, writing, along with his distinct Nick Drake influence, you would think he has an intense library of books and poetry. Quite the contrary though. “I’m a terrible reader, I’m honestly one of the slowest readers out of my group of friends at least,” he laughs. “I listen to a lot of audio books and I remember I loved when people read me stories when I was a kid but I use words orally a lot more than on the paper I guess. I write but I can’t spell at all, like I look through my songbooks and I’m like, ‘That’s terrible’,” he laughs. “I don’t know what it was that drew me to writing so much. My father was a children’s singer/songwriter. He definitely got us singing pretty early and telling stories. I told stories a lot- that was definitely predominant. I got into musical theatre as a teenager and I guess I was very drawn to any form of telling stories.” He continues, “I had a 3am thought that I wrote down once which is that music is for moving people or making people move
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and I feel like if you’re doing one of those things up there, you’ll capture the audience and it doesn’t matter how many people are out there.” Connecting with crowds is in his DNA. Didirri played a colossal 110 shows around the world last year building a global following and selling out two shows at the Corner Hotel, with 2019 cooking up to be full of writing, recording in February and a tonne more live shows. “It’s all about just after the shows when I meet a bunch of people and they tell me how they are. I don’t think live music is going away very easily. There’s so many different things that have been killed like that classic video killed the radio star but I feel like live music isn’t going anywhere because I feel like people still want that group of people all feeling a thing together at the same time [experience] and you can’t really make an app for that.” YOU CAN CATCH DIDIRRI AT PORT FAIRY FOLK FESTIVAL, 8 – 11 MARCH 2019. TICKETS VIA WWW.PORTFAIRYFOLKFESTIVAL.COM/
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WELCOME TO FORTÉ’S GEAR UP GUIDE – A LOCAL GUIDE TO THE TOP MUSIC TECH AND TUITION. WE ALL KNOW THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO MUSIC THAN JUST THE ARTIST THAT IS PERFORMING IT. THERE IS ALSO THE PLETHORA OF EXPERTS AND PROFESSIONALS BEHIND THE SCENES MAKING EVERY SOUND AND EVERY MOMENT PERFECT.
Don’t Poke the Bear is a full service musicians hub in Geelong, providing world-class recording studios, acoustically designed rehearsal studios and sound hire. Forté chat with Don’t Poke the Bear about the artist hub. Hey thanks for chatting to us. First up can you give us a run down on what Don’t Poke the Bear is all about? Don’t Poke the Bear is an all-purpose music facility located on Gordon Ave. We cater for band rehearsals, studio recordings and we offer somewhere for bands to shoot their music videos or have meetings. It is a state of the art facility and like nothing else on offer in the region. We offer rehearsal spaces and recordings seven days a week (subject to availability). Who would this facility best cater for? The facility is perfect for bands and musicians who are recording an EP, demo, a single song or album, or for bands that have gigs coming up and need a space to rehearse. Not only is the facility an awesome place to refine your craft, it’s also a great place to hang out
THE FOLLOWING FEW PAGES HAVE SOME OF THE BEST RESOURCES FOR BOTH ESTABLISHED AND EMERGING ARTISTS – FROM AUDIO/VISUAL EXPERTS, INSTRUMENT SPECIALISTS, MUSIC STUDIOS TO REHEARSAL STUDIOS AND MUSIC TUITION FOR BOTH THE YOUNG OF AGE AND YOUNG AT HEART. . IT’S ALL THINGS SOUND AT FORTÉ – LET’S TURN IT UP A NOTCH.
THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO THE STUDIO Audio Technica
We love our audio technology here at Forte, so for us, it comes as no surprise that many spend their life devoted to designing and building the ultimate equipment to help us relive our favourite music memories in their purest form. One of these devotees and simultaneous heroes includes Audio-Technica, worldwide group of companies creating high-performance microphones, headphones, wireless systems, mixers and electronic products for home, travel and professional use. We sat down with the good people at AudioTechnica to get some recommendations of some high quality gear at a reasonable price for up and coming
artist transitioning to a more professional sound. First up you’ll need a microphone. Here, you have a few options, depending on your highest needs and your budget. If you’re on a budget, or you’re a beginner just wanting to dip the toes in, the AT2020 ($149) is an entry-level mic that puts in a star performance. A ‘no frills’ mic, with basic standmount and a soft zip-up vinyl case, its low-mass diaphragm is customengineered for extended frequency response and superior transient response. With rugged construction for durable performance, the microphone offers a wide dynamic range and handles high SPLs with ease. Ultimately, it’s a great first choice for somebody setting up their first home recording studio. It naturally adds some spark and air to your signal path which is the ideal tool for producing quality demo’s on a budget. Available in Black (AT2020-BK) and White (AT2020-WH). If you’re ready to get serious about your music and you’ve got some cash to spend on some quality gear, the AT4033a is a versatile condenser mic that’s a real workhorse in the studio. At $599, the AT4033a offers low-noise, symmetrical, transformerless circuitry that results in exceptional transient response and clean output signals. A strong up-front presence
characterises the sonic signature of this 40 Series pro-audio classic. The AT4033a’s 80Hz high-pass filter easily switches between flat frequency response and a low-end roll-off that diminishes ambient noise and popping with closely-miked vocals. This is a great option as a first microphone for the home studio seeking clarity and consistency, and if we’re being real, there are very few microphones that offer what the AT4033a does for under $1000, and this is quite a lot less than that! Score! Next up, you’ll need definitely need a set of headphones. With headphones available from $99 all the way up to $500, anything in the M-Series range is suitable for any budget. Our pick though is the M50x. Long heralded by online reviewers and top audio professionals, praised by top audio engineers and backed by a cult-like following of serious music fans, Audio-Technica’s ATH-M50x offers an unmatched combination of audio and build quality for exceptional performance both in the studio and beyond. Featuring the same coveted sonic signature as its predecessors in the M-Series, the ATH-M50x professional monitor headphones deliver accurate audio and outstanding comfort, perfect for long sessions in the studio. With the added feature of detachable cables, contoured earcups seal tight for excellent sound isolation, with minimal bleed. And the pro-grade materials are durable, yet comfortable, providing an unmatched experience for the most critical audio professionals. With exceptional clarity throughout an extended frequency range, with deep, accurate bass response, it’s not hard to see why online reviewers, top audio engineers, and cult followers agree that the M-Series is an unmatched combination of audio and build-quality that gets the job done. Hour after hour, year after year. These babies are a steal at $279 so check them at. FOR INFORMATION ON THESE PRODUCTS AND THE ENTIRE RANGE GO TO AUDIO-TECHNICA.COM.AU.
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SAY HELLO TO THE ‘GUITAR HERO’ OF 2019 Do you ever remember playing Guitar Hero back in 2005 and thinking to yourself “wow I’m actually super talented, I almost have a perfect score on Metallica’s Enter Sandman maybe I should seriously consider becoming a professional guitarist”? Well, we are pumped to present Beatmaker Kit from ROLI - the ‘Guitar Hero’ of 2019 – a kit designed to help music enthusiasts of all abilities to produce their own tracks, play with hundreds of mind-blowing sounds and improve their skills. So what exactly is it? This all-in-one Beatmaker Kit is a hardwaresoftware package that takes a track from start to finish. It centres on the high-powered Lightpad Block and Loop Block — two ROLI Blocks with a surface area the size of a postcard— and includes a suite of software that caters to everyone from learners to skilled producers – just like Guitar Hero. Designed for learning, playing, producing and ideal for traveling, the Beatmaker Kit is the latest evolution of ROLI BLOCKS, the modular music-making system. Since 2016 BLOCKS has become more accessible. An increasing number of software programs — from Apple’s GarageBand to Steinberg’s Cubasis app — are compatible with the system’s MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) controllers, which are the most affordable on the market. With approachable software and a reasonable price point, the kit empowers more people to make music with BLOCKS. Beatmaker Kit is available for purchase on Roli.com.
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Based in Kooyong, Melbourne, the non-profit organisation has 50 years of experience that is concentrated into its courses. For those interested in gaining employment in music generally, AGME offers Certificate II, III and IV courses in Music Industry. Following this, prospective students can also enrol in a Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Music, which is followed by the Bachelor of Music degree.
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With high qualified and experienced teachers, AGME’s facilities are just as extensive and as advanced as its staff, featuring a concert hall and two state-of-the art of the art recording studios along with small class sizes to ensure quality contact. The great thing about AGME is that they also cater to those outside of Melbourne. All of AGME’s courses are available to be undertaken either by distance or by attendance, which is great news for musicians throughout the country or in remote areas who can simply maintain weekly contact via MOODLE e-learning through chats, forums and messaging. The Guild also specialise in public examinations for music and drama, ranging from introductory to advanced. These exams are open to anyone, with students of registered teachers receiving discounts on entry fees. The courses they teach, and the ways they teach them, are practical and in step with current industry practice, developing the courses for the in-demand jobs, in close collaboration with industry, and ultimately, give you the qualities and qualifications employers seek. If this sounds right up your alley, head to their Open Day on February 11 from 10am-3pm for a sausage sizzle, workshops and a day discovering just how the campus holds such big possibilities for your future career in Music The Australian Guild of Music Education is located at 451 Glenferrie Road, Kooyong. For more information head to guildmusic.edu.au.
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Country Music Festival is happening around him – the area and activities spark not only a massive surge of nostalgia, but a great deal of pride. “When you put it like that, absolutely!” Cassar-Daley cries excitedly. “I still feel like a nervous kid [in Tamworth], it has that effect on me. “It has a magic – and I’m not just saying that because I’m here – it really does!
TROY CASSARDALEY WRITTEN BY ANNA ROSE Thirty-plus years creating music, in 2019 Troy Cassar-Daly is celebrating all those years. Tamworth, the place he first fell in love with the genre, his Greatest Hits album a reflection of every journey he’s embarked on, and bringing his 17-year-old daughter, Jem, out on tour with him as his opening act, Cassar-Daley gets to share all new experiences with her. “I’ll be playing tour guide and showing her where I get the privilege of going all year,” he says, “That makes me proud, but it also makes me proud that I still take music around, make it my living. I reckon I’m the luckiest person in the world because I love me job.”
“I took a family friend out a few nights ago, and I took a whole new pride in running around and showing him some of the things I know. God, we had a great old yarn! The town still has magic, it still has something that makes me feel like a big old family out here, but that’s probably just country music, hey!” In Tamworth, Cassar-Daley found his tribe. Every time he’s in town, there’s something new to be shared. “The other night when I took that young fella out, we walked into a pub, a band playing on stage – it was the original Slim Dusty Band,” CassarDaley begins a tale. “The fiddle player [Mike Kerin] who I’ve known a long time, got me up on stage – this is all very surreal for this young kid who says to me, ‘Do you do this all the time, just get up on the stage?’ I says, ‘Yeah!’
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“You see someone you know and you mention their name, this stuff is real, it happens. That’s what sucked me into Tamworth in the first place, the love and comradery that everyone’s got. It’s a family, it really is.”
We love the Queenscliff Music Festival and this is one reason as to why. In recent years, QMF has ramped up their efforts in the war on waste. Last year they set a goal of achieving 80% landfill diversion and reducing their impact on the spectacular environment that is Queenscliff, mainly through the separation of waste. And now the results are in with the QMF team announcing news they diverted a whopping 90.07% of waste from landfill during their 2018 festival. To put this in perspective, out of around 20,000 attendances over the three day festival weekend (November 23rd-25th), QMF sent just 32 wheelie bins of waste to landfill. QMF have also recycled all plastics into picnic tables and benches that will be
When & Where: GPAC, Geelong – February 7; St Brigid’s Church, Crossley – February 8 Whittlesea Country Music Festival – February 9.
Historically having such a strong connection with Tamworth, it’s only fitting Cassar-Daley should be reflecting with Forte on his career as the Tamworth
THE SOUTHERN RIVER BAND Coming into 2019 red hot, The Southern River Band have announced a national headline tour taking their jaw-dropping live show all over Australia – including a stop in good old Geelong! We chat to lead singer and guitarist Cal Kramer ahead of the Gather No Moss tour. Welcome back guys! The last time we spoke, you were just about to hit the road in July and August to promote your single release ‘Vice City’. Seems you’ve been busy since then! How has the last months shaped up for you guys? G’day! Good to be back, I trust you’ve been well. The last months? Well, the holidays were a blur. Woke up one morning and it was January 6th. But shape wise, there’s been a lot of similarities from last year, so we’d be a parallelogram. Your ‘Gather No Moss’ tour kicks off in a couple of weeks for a 12-date run. Give us a run-down of what a tour would look like for you guys – do you all pack into a van, is it go, go, go, does someone play dad etc.? Two words - Excess and Regret. Well that’s three, but the ‘and’ is like a silent P in Psychology if you get what I’m saying. We rotate our levels of responsibility depending on the circumstance, which is definitely
that way to roll. Adapt, overcome, persevere, conquer. Is there anywhere (venue/festival/street) that you guys really want to play? I’d like to run a festival in my street, like a real good one, and not tell any of the neighbours, but get it ok’d by the cops and council, and let every motherfucker in the street know that without a shadow of a doubt, I am, King of The Street. That and Wrestlemania. Last year you were hand-picked by The Rubens to be part of the ‘Support Acts’ campaign presented by YouTube, Universal and EXTRA which been designed to help give up and coming Aussie musical talent a boost in their career. Tell us a bit about that one. There’s no more to tell! A great thing to help unsigned Australian bands get seen by far more eyes than they would otherwise, of which we are extremely grateful for! How was it like working alongside The Rubens; was there anything you took away from them that you’ll apply to your music? They all smelt really nice, and none of them are actually named Ruben. The singer is a real fucking handsome bloke too, and that’s what I aspire to be one day, one day, Forte. Now we hear an album is afoot? What’s this one like compared to your debut? It’s gonna change the face of music FOREVER, man. Nah, um, it’s songs, that we play, that we’ve recorded. Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Good time, love makin’, hip shakin’, get up and go rock n roll! Did you take away anything from your debut that you maybe won’t do again, or that you could improve? Yeah… the last album didn’t sell a million copies so we hope that this one will improve on that. We’re looking forward to having you come through Geelong again! Any last words? SRB can’t wait to get back to the Workers Club and put on a Ginormous Rock n Roll Dance Party the likes of which will leave everybody in attendance with permanent smiles tattooed on their gorgeous faces!
WIN A SLOT ON THE BY THE MEADOW LINEUP You’ve heard of By The Meadow right? The three-day, two-night, one-way trip to paradise? Well, we have and we love the By The Meadow festival and everything about it; from its ethos and its vibe to its location and its killer lineup, and of course the BYO factor. Continually evolving and now in its sixth year, this festival is at the peak of its game. This year we thought we’d get involved in all the excitement by joining forces with By The Meadow to open up a slot on the lineup, giving an opportunity for emerging artist from the Geelong/Surf Coast/ Otways to score themselves the opening slot on the line up alongside this year’s eclectic menagerie of artists. Yes that’s right... you or your band could be joining the 2019 lineup, sharing the stage with the likes of this year’s headliners, The Murlocs, American indie
When & Where: The Workers Club, Geelong – February 14
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used at future events. The festival team developed a plan based around separating, re-using and re-purposing all waste from the event by identifying what waste was generated, where it came from, and what they could do with it. QMF partnered with local environmental groups Bellarine Catchment Network, My Maintenance Crew and B. Alternative to deliver their waste management plans. 2018’s efforts were such a success, that QMF has already been approached by other festivals and events who are keen to adopt the model and reduce their impact on the environment too! How’s that for making a difference?! To keep the momentum going, QMF are also presenting at an environmental/sustainability conference in May as a case study on how events can be sustainable, with ABC TV’s War on Waste crusader Craig Reucassel as the keynote speaker. Congratulations QMF – this is why we love you!
rock songwriter Lucy Dacus, dance floor filler Harvey Sutherland, 7-piece psych funk band The Seven Ups, hometown returnees The Vasco Era, Brisbane trio The Goon Sax and many more. Sounds pretty good hey? The best part about it all is it’s not one of those excruciatingly long applications processes with 101 ridiculous questions. Keeping it simple, all you have to do it fill in your main details (name, email, phone number) and then explain how are you connected to the local area (Geelong/Surf Coast/Otways) in 40 words or less. Finish it up with a link to your music and voilà! Applications are open now until midnight Friday February 22 via via www.bythemeadow.com, or you can find it at fortemag.com.au. Go forth, spread the word and tell your talented muso friends. This is an opportunity not to be missed. Returning to the lush farmland hamlet of Bambra (Victoria’s enchanting Otway Surf Coast region), BTM goes down on March 29-31. More info can be found at www.bythemeadow.com
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DZ DEATHRAYS ASK FOR EVERYTHING Is a pizza with the lot still considered ‘with the lot’ minus the vile abomination that we call anchovies? DZ Deathrays have taken the pizza legend and used With the Lot as their upcoming tour name. You may have heard that the band recently shot a music video in Melbourne. Hell, you may even appear in the clip. We chat to drummer Simon Ridley ahead of the tour. Hey guys, thanks for taking the time to chat to Forte! First up, with three albums, two ARIA Awards and 10 years behind you, you guys are veterans on the circuit and you seem to be at the peak of your game. What’s the secret to longevity for DZ Deathrays? A decade-long career is quite the feat in this ever-evolving industry! Thanks! I guess the main thing is we surround ourselves with people who are fun and that we like to work with. Sounds pretty simple but there’s a lot of bands out there who don’t follow that rule. Also we really only go out and tour for about three weeks at a time. Any longer than that and it starts to lose the fun and the shows start to suffer. You celebrated 10 years with a massive anniversary tour last year. We know it’s a tough one but looking back, what’s been the absolute highlight so far?
GEELONG’S WORKERS CLUB HAVE MADE A STAND Unfortunately, unwanted sexual behaviour is becoming a normal part of a night out for women, with many reporting they experience anything from inappropriate comments to groping and sexual assault. Now, one local venue has had enough, taking to Facebook following a serious incident that took place at local live music venue The Workers Club only days prior involving a group who was removed from the venue for inappropriate treatment towards their female staff. The group could not comprehend the offence caused by their actions (nor saw it as an issue) and it unfortunately resulted in continued harassment and the serious assault of both the venue owner and their security after they had been removed from the venue. As stated in the post (which you can read online or via their Facebook), the venue has previously participated in initiatives to discourage this behaviour including the Victorian government campaign ‘Band Together’ which saw nine of Victoria’s best known live music venues (including
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We’ve been really lucky in that we’ve had the opportunity to play some pretty crazy shows we never expected we’d get to. We’ve played in castles through Europe, an absolute shit tonne of cool dive bars around the world from South Africa to South America and even some stadiums in Australia. One of my favourite memories was headlining the Tivoli in Brisbane. It’s such a rite of passage for Brisbane bands to do so to be able to cross that off the bucket list meant a lot to me. And joining forces with original red Wiggle Murray Cook – brilliant. How did that even come about? Was there a bit of convincing involved? We just thought it would be funny and the director had an in. Then Murray was keen from the get go which was a little surprising, but after meeting him we discovered he’s just the nicest guy to hang with drinking beers and talking tour stories. You guys have officially welcomed a new member to the band – Lachlan Ewbank. Being a long-time live band mate, what’s the story here? What made you guys decide to make DZ Deathrays a trio? After the second record, we realised we needed a third member to play guitar with us. Once Lach joined we only had one album left on our label/ publishing contracts so after we released Bloody Lovely and completed the contracts, we were free to get him on writing duties as a full member. We hear you’ve currently over in LA recording a new album. Can you give us any hints as to what we can expect from the new album? How long has this been on the front burner for? Once Shane [Parsons] and I finished Bloody Lovely it was shelved for
Workers) come together to curb the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment in venues, as well as the Stand Up – Don’t Stand By campaign which saw Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West (WHWBSW) partnering with the best night life venues in Geelong during the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence to raise awareness of common forms of sexual harassment experienced in venues. Not only do these campaigns aim to discourage the behaviour, but also send a strong message of zero tolerance of this culture at gigs, which builds on the 2017 ‘Your Choice’ campaign. Created by a collective of Australian festivals, musicians, venues, promoters and record labels, ‘Your Choice’ in an attempt to address the growing cultural issues around behaviour and lack of personal accountability within Australian venues and event spaces with the aim of helping everyone have a fun and safe time at gigs. If you’re a regular at any local live music venue, festival or gig, you might have noticed this campaign which is still slowly doing its bit by calling on all music fans and industry representatives to adopt a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to bad behaviour at shows. For some reason though, it still doesn’t appear to be getting through to everyone. It’s still happening. But enough is enough... And that’s where The Workers Club Geelong have taken their stand. They’re right; the times have changed. They took on these initiatives, implemented them into their business operations, and created a safe space with a strict zero tolerance policy for this type of behaviour. To raise awareness, they’ve created some merch to help spread this message, with all proceeds being donated to NOW Australia, a non-profit, nonpartisan organisation established as a response to the #metoo global movement. It’s time. It’s time to join those like the Workers Club and make some noise to end harassment in live music venues. We’ll stand beside them… will you? IF YOU HAVE BEEN ASSAULTED, 1800RESPECT IS STAFFED BY TRAUMA-INFORMED COUNSELLORS WHO CAN PROVIDE 24HOUR SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IMPACTED BY SEXUAL ASSAULT AND ABUSE.
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a few months so we just started writing these new songs immediately. That was like nearly two years ago now. So we’ve been working on this new material for a while now. Your third LP Bloody Lovely earned you guys a spot in the ARIA Top 5 at #4 and you had a number of well-loved tracks; was there anything in particular you learnt or had to overcome with this album that you will apply to the next one, or do you take a completely different approach with each album? We learnt a lot working with Burke Reid over the last two records but we want to keep the band evolving. So that’s why we decided to start this next phase with a new producer (Miro Mackie) in a different environment and to have Lachlan involved in the writing process. I guess a good thing we learnt in the past is to never underestimate the amount of pre production you need to do for a record. You’ve recently announced a massive regional tour that kicks off this February. How do you find the regional tours compare to when you’re hitting capital cities in terms of vibe, audience, travel, mindset etc. They are usually a lot looser. The crowds are smaller but more enthusiastic so you get a lot more stage invasions, people throwing shit at you and just more all round chaos. So you gotta go out there ready to roll with the punches and keep your head on a swivel. For you guys, are you more at home in the studio/creating music, or up on stage playing live? I think we’re beginning to balance the two aspects a lot better. Personally I used to prefer the touring a lot more but now it’s pretty even. We still love touring and playing shows in countries we’ve never been to before, however we don’t want the gap in between record releases to suffer because we’re on tour for too long. To finish off, the tour name, ‘With The Lot’, an ode to your favourite pizza topping? If so… does that include pineapples? No it does not include pineapple for me. Just a well made pepperoni pizza on a thin base with a can of Mountain Dew and some ranch dipping sauce is my favourite combo. Shane and Lach like pineapple on pizza but I guess some people just wanna watch the world burn... WHEN & WHERE: TORQUAY HOTEL, TORQUAY – APRIL 6 WHALERS HOTEL, WARRNAMBOOL – APRIL 7 TAP HOUSE, BENDIGO – APRIL 11.
I’m stoked to have the album. It took three years of chipping away, some of the songs had been kicking around for 10 or so years so it was cool to finally evolve them to where they have arrived on the album. Happy place indeed, it’s my sanctuary. Who are some of your main influences on the album? I dig the old stuff. Some heavy discoveries I’ve delved into include Bobby Charles, The Band, Neil Young and Van Morrison, more recently Charlie Tweddle and Michael Hurley. You’re celebrating the release with an extensive tour which you’re already halfway through. How has it been so far? It’s been awesome, Woodford was cool, it was great to warm up the band, and travel through great places and play to people. We’re fortunate to have a big tour bus so it’s pretty comfy. Is there anywhere in particular you’re looking forward to performing, or are you heading somewhere you haven’t been before? It’s our first time to most of these places, it’s going to be a lot of fun with Steve (Smyth) and Masco Sound System crew. I’m anticipating the Northcote Good things take time, wiser heads have ‘Dashville On The Road’ show, there’s a whole bunch said, so some of the songs that appear on the of us playing an 8 hour long show. Hopefully all our debut album from Magpie Diaries, Sanctuary, Melbourne friends come and join us! are pushing close to twenty years old. But it What do you enjoy most about been up on is out now, and that is all that matters. Led by stage with your music? Dashville founder Matt ‘Magpie’ Johnston, it’s My wife Jess plays drums and we sing songs together. For me that’s pretty special. There’s an album of soulful folk country, with touches of psychedelic rock’n’roll, and one we can hear live anywhere between 4-7 players in the band, usually this February. We chat to Matt ‘Magpie’ Johnston. 5, sometimes when the moods right it feels like Hey thanks for chatting to Forte! First up can anything can happen. you tell our readers a bit about Magpie Diaries Plans for 2019 for Magpie Diaries? and how you guys came to be? This tour runs through to March, then we’ll play I grew up at Dashville in the Hunter Valley, my The Gum Ball end of April. After that, haven’t really brother taught me some basics on guitar, I started committed anything yet, probably hit Canada or writing songs and playing some kind of punk music Europe through the winter if we can afford it. as a teenager. Eventually I went travelling, then I came home and started The Gum Ball (Festival). Catch Magpie Diaries at The Eastern, Ballarat People call me Magpie and the songs are all stories on Friday February 8, and The Barwon Club, that I recalled from past journals, when I finally gave Geelong on Saturday February 9. myself the opportunity. Congrats on the release of your debut album ‘Sanctuary’ which you released late last year. Can you tell us a bit about that?
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NO FUCKING BOLLOCKS WRITTEN BY DARBY-PERRIN LARNER “I’m fucking gassed mate,” says Dominic Harrison over the phone from London. Harrison, better known as Yungblud, has a new single, ‘Loner’, due for release in two hours (at time of interview). He’s temporarily returned to London from tour to premier the new single on BBC Radio 1 that night. Harrison is an Edward Scissor Hands-looking, Disney Alumni with a thick Yorkshire accent who often wears pink socks. His politically charged punkrap-ska anthems are short, fast and loud. Critics have
BROODS DON’T FEED THE POP MONSTER WRITTEN BY TAMMY WALTERS Everything’s looking peachy now for pop siblings Broods. Ready to release their third album, a follow up from the 2014 debut, ‘Evergreen’ and the 2016 ‘Conscious’, ‘Don’t Feed The Pop Monster’ while appearing as a warning sign, serves as a reminder for Georgia and Caleb Notts to be true to their unique sound. “I think in the past we’ve found ourselves writing for the sake of writing a pop song or trying to write for a specific audience or radio station or genre or whatever,” Georgia says. “I think we put boundaries on ourselves and limited ourselves because we felt like we had to feed the industry where we knew exactly what would work and we knew exactly what we could do to make the label happy but then we released the album [Conscious] and we got dropped anyway.” The New Zealand duo spent much of their 2018 brooding over their breakup with their US label, Capitol Records, channelling their feelings of uncertainty and trying to find their feet into their writing while revisiting their roots. Ironically, through the process they seem to have landed firmly. “That’s the cool part, we weren’t sure what the hell we were doing so we were writing about not being sure what the hell we were doing and made
Openly chiding how Rock ‘n’ Roll is at the moment, Harrison emphasises that he’s bringing back some attitude and solidarity. Rock n Roll, in his words, “at the minute, it’s got no fucking bollocks.” “Everyone’s just eating Guacomole (pronounced: GWACKAMOLEY), in their fake fuckin’ vegan leather jackets, fucking, from nine to five drinking voss water. It’s not Rock ‘n’ Roll man.” The scattergun, genre-bending music, and filterless interviews we associate with Yungblud could also be attributed to his ADHD. “I think it’s just my head is scattered all the time. I kind of just go ‘oh I want to do this there, and this there, and this there’”. Yet somehow, it all sits together nicely, even still, just long enough to make sense. And then it’s on to something else, like a tin-whistle rendition of “My Heart Will Go On” – his party trick. Back to the new track. ‘Loner’ is about, “feeling alone no matter how many people are around ya,” he says. The video, which is out now, was filmed in Harrison’s Nan’s house with his best mates from school. It’s very reminiscent of small-town England – replete with Fred Perry clothes, tall boys, and fruit machines. Speaking on the phone before the record likened him to Jamie T, and the Arctic Monkeys. Listen was released, Harrison told us that he wanted to tell long enough, especially to the title track from his debut album, ‘21st Century Liability’, and you’ll hear the story of where he’s from, and to really amplify the mashed-up medley sounds of the Beastie Boys – who he is. a “Shake Your Rump” type-beat reverbs throughout. “It’s a typical Yungblud record, big, boisterous, loud, Coincidently, Harrison and Beastie Boys founding and as dynamic as possible and I can’t wait to come member Adam Yauch share the same birthday – back to Oz and play it bro.” August 5th. Harrison admits the track is a bit of a tease for a new Though the Beastie Boys chopped and screwed record. “I’ve got so much music, just trying to work out when to drop it, when and where…. I’m going for odd references with their punk personas and made something new, Harrison does something similar – the jugular this year man.” turning tweet-able choruses into punk-anthems for As for what we can expect in Australia when he the digital age. visits in February? “Don’t you worry yourself, keep your eyes peeled cos Australia is going to be mental. Harrison takes his 21st century rock star persona to the brink too, putting in the hard-yards with his There’s a big surprise, big, BIG in capital letters massive, loyal fanbase online and in-person. “I speak surprise for Australia.” to my fans man. I genuinely give a fuck about em’. CATCH THE BIG SURPRISE YOURSELF WHEN This for me - ain’t about getting rich and famous and YUNGBLUD TOURS AUSTRALIA IN FEBRUARY sitting in Los Angeles on a fucking boat.” He replies to the DM’s, arranges meet-and-greets 2019. HE’LL TAKE OVER CROXTON BANDROOM and even FaceTime’s his fans. He also holds court in IN MELBOURNE ON FRIDAY FEBRUARY 8 FOR interviews that would make most publicists shake in TWO SHOWS (U18 MATINEE AND 18+). their designer boots.
an album!” laughs Georgia. “I feel at the beginning we had something special that for some reason people liked us and wanted to listen to it but you get kind of paranoid about staying part of the industry and feel like you have to compromise yourself to be part of it and kind of pay your dues, but at the same time we have to play these songs that we’ve written once they’re out so we may as well make some stuff that we want to listen to.” Audiences have already received a sneak peek into the upcoming 12 track release with ‘Peach’ and ‘Everything Goes Wow’ taking the Aussie shores by storm. The infectious energy flows through with tantalising hooks and a realness that we haven’t experienced from Broods. “We were going back to a lot of music we were inspired by in high school. We were listening to a lot of like Gorillaz and artists that we liked because they did something different, not because they wrote really good pop songs and I think just listening to that music again after a while of being stuck in a mainstream pop loop, we just sort of broke open some kind of can and all of this shit came out,” she laughs. “We were really brutally honest with our lyrics and what we wanted to sing about. There’s no love songs on the album because we didn’t feel like it was a relevant thing to us at the time and what we were going through was huge growth spurts and being dropped by a label and trying to hold our own for a while and that fear of never being able to do it againwe were going through a lot of internal turmoil.” Moving into Don’t Feed The Pop Monster, the Nott siblings, now signed to Neon Gold Records, recruited long-time producer and friend, Joel Little, and also enlisted producers like Tommy English, along with a solid team of supporters to keep the cogs turning. “People that are on your side for the right reasons because there’s all of the bullshit where people get excited when thing are going great for you but disappear when they’re not and it’s like… to have people that genuinely give a shit on your good days and your bad days and understand what it’s like to be a part of this world that you’re in, it’s just…priceless!”
AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS JUST WON A WHOPPING $30,000 MUSIC PRIZE A panel of international judges have awarded the latest round of the $30,000 Levi’s®Music Prize to Melbourne’s explosive punk rock fourpiece, Amyl and the Sniffers. Now in its third year, the coveted prize provides $25,000 cash plus an additional $5,000 in travel from Stage & Screen to financially assist Australian and New Zealand acts - who have previously showcased at BIGSOUND – achieve their export goals. Since 2016 Amyl and the sniffers have been a snarling, dirt covered gem of the Melbourne punk-rock scene. They sport a raw, 70’s style in sound, dress and attitude. The groups’ two E.P’s and two singles demand being played at max volume, yet that still won’t compare to their blistering live performance. Frontwoman Amy consistently delivers a maniacal, lewd energy as she careens around the stage between her mulleted companions. Over the last couple of years their notoriety has been deservedly leaping forward. Showcasing at BIGSOUND 2017, Amyl hit the ground running during their breakout year with international appearances at The Great Escape (UK) and a North American tour supporting Australian label mates, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. Following multiple sold out shows in the UK and Europe in 2018, the band signed to Rough Trade Records for the rest of the world – the first Australian band to ink an album deal with Rough Trade since The Go-Betweens. The decision was made by a panel of international music industry buyers including representatives from Domino Publishing, ATC Live and Eat Your Own Ears. APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR ROUND 3, 2018/19 AND WILL CLOSE MARCH 10, 2019. HEAD TO WWW.BIGSOUND.ORG.AU/LEVIS
“I met Mark [McEntee] through our mutual friend Billy Steinburg - he’s a songwriter, he co-wrote ‘I Touch Myself’ for the Divinyls but he also wrote ‘Eternal Flame’, ‘True Colours’ and ‘Like A Virgin’. He is a legend. I had the privilege of performing with him and few times and he felt that Chrissy and I had a lot of similar aspects to my voice and that we have a similar style when we perform, which was a huge compliment,” Ward says. “So when Mark and Melanie came to LA about six months ago Billy set up a studio to do a recording of ‘I touch Myself’, and Mark was really into it and I was just beside myself! “Mark was just as humble as can be and we had so much fun in the studio - I’m a huge fan of his work.” To prepare for the tour next month Mark and his partner, fashion designer, Melanie Greensmith, invited Ward to stay with them in Perth. “This is my first time in Australia, this place is so beautiful,” she says. “ We’re actually rehearsing right now, and I feel so honoured to be a part of this experience of a lifetime.” On stage Ward is a force to be reckoned with. She’s been touted as a combination of Janis Joplin and WRITTEN BY NATALIE ROGERS our own Courtney Barnett, a complement not lost on her. “I think my dry humour is why I have the Courtney Barnett comparisons - she’s a legend! I’m All through the late eighties and nineties, the a huge Courtney Barnett and Jen Cloher fan,” she Divinyls were the voice of a generation. With adds. “Some people say my emotional presence is hits like ‘I Touch Myself’, ‘Science Fiction’, similar to Janis Joplin, and I see the resemblance, ‘Boys In Town’ and ‘Pleasure and Pain’, they but mostly I believe it’s a gift to be able to express were in a class of their own with national and myself on stage.” international audiences begging for more. The However, for those who think Ward is trying to be driving force within the band was always the two the next Chrissy Amphlett - think again. “People co-founders, guitarist Mark McEntee and the might come to the shows looking for Chrissy and late, great Chrissy Amphlett, who sadly lost her I’m not Chrissy,” she says. “I’m not a good Chrissy battle with breast cancer and multiple sclerosis impersonater, I’m just myself and I have energy and in 2013. she had energy on stage. We are individuals. Even if Without a doubt Amphlett’s legacy will live on and you just come to see the band, we’ve been jamming to celebrate her memory a newly formed line-up all week and it’s been really special - it’s going to with McEntee at the helm will be hitting the road in be a great show!” March. Joining him will be original Blondie guitarist and Divinyls (1987-88) alumni, Frank Infante, a You can catch Divinyls at the Lorne Hotel on cracking new Australian rhythm section featuring Sunday March 10. J Cortez and Malcolm Clarke, and Baltimore-bred, Tickets via Oztix. LA-based singer/songwriter, Lauren Ruth Ward. I sat down with Ward recently while the band were rehearsing in Perth.
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Broods ‘Don’t Feed the Pop Machine’ is out Friday, 1 February 2019
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RAISE YOUR GLASSES AT THE GEELONG HERITAGE WINE WALK Start your Saturday right this summer by sipping, savouring and strolling from location to location amongst wine-loving friends. The Geelong Heritage Wine Walk is back again for Saturday February 9, where the streets, laneways and footpaths of Geelong CBD will come alive as a hand-picked selection of the best heritage buildings open their doors, transforming into the ultimate cellar door experience. Promising a fresh, self-guided wine tasting experience, the Wine Walk is an afternoon out that you and your friends won’t want to miss. This year will see attendees visit The Waterfront Kitchen, The Geelong Boat House, Geelong Library, Geelong Gallery, The Geelong Hotel, The Geelong Club and Le Parisien, featuring two new venues.
Get set to enjoy exceptional wines and an array of our regions finest dishes as seven premier venues open their doors and showcase some of Victoria’s finest wineries and food. The best part, it’s not just for wine lovers, you can spend your day sipping on whisky and gin from different distilleries across the region or even opt for a beer or cider, the choice is yours!
RIPE PIZZA BAR
and a passion for creating delicious gourmet style pizzas, according to co-owner John Raimondo. “We were looking for a new challenge, something a little different to Dough Bros,” he explains of the new business he shares with brothers Anthony and Dave, and his wife Carly. “We wanted more so a place where people can have a quick lunch, unwind after work or share a meal with friends,” he continues. “We love Little Malop Street, Geelong’s relationship with pizza has gone it’s such a great community. We frequent the area to the next level in recent times. We’ve moved often ourselves so are familiar with the vibe, and we well on from greasy pepperoni, thick crusts and wanted to complement that. When we saw a shop string cheese (not that there is anything wrong availability, we jumped at the opportunity!” with that), to gourmet meats, crunchy bases and While the city-strip location is particularly unique minimal toppings. Add in produce sourced from Geelong’s fresh, local food scene and pizza is (with Scooters being the last venue serving pizza on the strip many years ago), there’s one major stand-out elevated to the next level. factor with Ripe Pizza Bar: their Square-based pizzas. That’s where Ripe Pizza Bar comes in. “We wanted something a bit different,” John explains. Tucked away in Denny’s Place behind Beav’s Bar, Ripe Pizza Bar is a hip, brightly lit, relaxed venue “As most pizzas in Italy are square, I guess we wanted to bring some of Italy here. The square pizzas actually that is just what the popular laneway was missing. inspired our identity – hip to be square.” Headed by the family master-minds behind pizza Armed with square bases and more than 30 years and pasta restaurant Dough Bros in Torquay, Ripe Pizza Bar was born out of the need for a new challenge, of pizza-making experience between the team, the
What better way to start your weekend than with a walk – and one which involves wine. Gather your friends for this self-guided tasting tour and help raise money for the people who need it most. When & Where: Various venues, Geelong – February 9 Book tickets via TryBooking.
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Ripe Pizza Bar is located at Shop 1/73B Little Malop Street, Geelong and is open Tuesday to Thursday from 12pm-9:30pm, and Friday and Saturday from 12pm to 10:30pm.
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So how does it all work? Simply, you choose the starting point, then gather your friends and walk to the other heritage sites from there. At your starting point, you will be given your tools for the day – a glass, a wristband, a pen, bottle of water, and a city map! Not only does buying a ticket get you entry to all seven gorgeous venues to explore, substantial canapes, and tasting of 4-6 premium wines at each venues, but all profits go to the APCO Foundation. From here, all money raised goes to the APCO communities to families and projects that need support.
menu itself is small and simple, choosing to showcase quality over quantity with their fresh, locally sourced ingredients. “Growing up, we made our own ricotta, pastas with home grown tomatoes and cured our own meats (thanks Nonna) and wanted to carry on these traditions as much as possible,” John reflects. “So, our inspiration comes from our family.” At a glace we can already see those family roots shining through the menu, with mouth-watering meat, seafood and vegetarian creations boasting a combination of both gourmet and traditional style toppings. If you’re keen to try something unique, John recommends taking a punt on their Eye Fillet, complete with tomato, cheese, eye fillet, mustard, kale and fontina cheese. If you’re looking for something a bit more traditional approach, you can’t go past the Capriccosa – tomato, cheese, shaved ham, olives and mushrooms. It’s definitely a winner. They’ve also got a range of pasta bakes – we spy the four cheese which looks amazing – along with fresh and wholesome salads, a cured meat and veggie board, and of course some desserts for those with a sweet tooth. With high-quality food in our fingertips, you expect something just as good to wash it down with. Going as far as to say it would go against nature to have a pizza without a beer, the team at Ripe offer all your traditional beer options, such as Corona, Asahi, Heineken and the like, combined with a wide selection of wines and mixed drinks. Also, have you met their neighbours – Blackman’s Brewery? Amazing craft beers right next door. It’s a match made in pizza heaven! With a nice crispy base, generous toppings, and cheese for days, Ripe’s got a pizza our heart.
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WAH BAH ARE THROWING A SINGLES PART Y THIS VALENTINE’S DAY
event in Geelong, this one is perfect for those of you who are sick of the swipe-right dating sphere – with all the confusing emoticon lingo or the bland conversations behind a phone screen (thank you, next!). Lucky for the unattached, Wah Bah is taking on the role of the ultimate wingman by giving you a while room of fish to choose from beyond the confines of that cheeky phone app. It’s all about getting back to the basics, meeting and connecting Ah, February 14th, you’re back again. with people in the flesh. That glorious day when the scent of freshly But if you’re not interested finding your forever, delivered roses fills your nostrils, you indulge in it’s also the perfect event to give Valentines day the finger and just enjoy the summer vibes on the Pier adorable heart-shaped chocolates, and you spend the entire day anticipating a romantic candlelit with your pals instead and sip cocktails and nibbles on the deck. dinner for two… OR it’s the day of inescapable romance, a single snap from Team Snapchat, and It’s time to laugh, chat, have fun, dance and say a day of watching the clock so you can finish work hey, you may just have the best night of your life. and drag your sad and sorry single self home for Tickets are $39 each and includes access to flowing a microwave meal for one with a bottle of gin on finger food Wah Bah style, a glass of Dutch Courage on arrival and a room full of potentials to bat your the couch. Well pick your sorry asses up off the couch. If eyelids at. you’re single, up for a bit of fun, and maybe even With limited tickets available, round up your wing finding a future valentine (even just for the night), peeps and book your Valentine’s Day online now via then look no further, we’ve got the event for all you wahwahgee.com.au/ Lonely Hearts. Wah Bah, the cheeky, loud and boisterous younger It all goes down at Wah Bah (Cunningham Pier, 10 Western Beach Foreshore Rd, Geelong) sibling of the popular Asian Geelong waterfront restaurant Wah Wah Gee, are awakening their inner on Thursday February 14 from 6pm, with live matchmakers and tossing tinder to the side with acoustics from 6:30pm. This is an 18+ event. their very own Valentine’s Day event, Kiss My Bah. Set to be the biggest ‘single and ready to mingle’
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Say hello to a brand-new way to do dessert. With a fusion of all my favourite things coffee, dessert and cocktails - we welcome Geelong’s newest cakery, Twisted Dessert Bar. Located on the corner Little Malop street, this dessert spot is your new go to place for all your cake and cocktail needs. With recipes handed down from owner Craig’s mother, he and partner Lois have added their own little twist, using all local and organic ingredients, and making almost everything in house (except for the vegan cupcakes, which are made by local business, Miss Mabel’s Cakes). Appealing to every sort of sweet tooth, they do everything from cupcakes and cheese cakes, to cookies, brownies, slices and truffles, and even some sweet meringue tarts. We hear they also have Pavlova so that’s us sold. Opening only recently, they have also just launched range of alcoholic goodies, such as cocktails infused with desserts, shakes with a touch of alcohol, and edible shot glasses. These include a Drunkin’ Donut, rum and coffee, and hazelnut coffee loaded thickshake cocktails, but will be changed over time through various seasons. One that sounds super interesting are the edible shot glasses, which include a chocolate or cereal based shot glass, which you can have a munch on after you’ve finished your shot. How perfect is that? You can of course indulge in all the usual suspects as well, with a range of coffee, teas, frappaccino’s, iced beverages, and kid-friendly shakes. Have your cake and eat it too on Monday-Friday 7am-11pm, and on Saturday-Sunday 8am-11pm. Located at 122 Moorabool Street, Geelong.
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PALAIS IN HEPBURN With Victoria’s oldest sprung dancefloor, the Palais-Hepburn, set in the enchantingly picturesque countryside of Hepburn Springs (neighbouring township of Daylesford), has been everything from a movie theatre to a performance venue, even an ice-creamery, and has successfully drawn musicians and performers from around the world for nearly 100 years. As the entertainment jewel in the Victorian spa country’s artistic crown once upon a time, it’s no secret the heritage-listed building has been suffering a state of decline for many years, despite the various attempts at renovations to bring back that sparkle. Now, the long wait is finally over. Under the reigns of two inspired, community-minded visionaries, Richard and Brendan, the Palais-Hepburn is once again ready to shine following extensive restoration works last year. With fresh blood, bright ideas and an official opening set for the end of February, the goal is for the Palais to not only become the premier music venue in regional Victoria, but to also become a venue utilised by the wider community. Since slinging its doors open in November, the venue has
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already injected a new sense of life and appreciation of the arts into the community. “The direction for the venue’s great for these guys,” says Emma Ireland, who has worked with booking the Palais over the past few years. “It’s like the old venue’s been retired and she has been given a new lease.” Maintaining the old art deco charm, the restored venue boasts a modern twist with fresh colours, stunning curtains, gold shimmering signage, an extended stage, beautiful lush finishings and polished floors ready for music lovers’ feet to tread once more throughout its three sections – including a new wine store. With the aim of bringing high-class entertainment, annual and one-off events, dance classes, workshops, boutique acts, comedians, and community festivals back to the region for people of all ages, it’s clear the team has the community, as well as the tourists, at the heart of the operation. “Our main direction is to just have this music venue stand as a full multi-art capacity venue which caters to community, families, the young and the elderly, and with this vision we could really bring it forth and make this a long standing relationship with the community,” Richard explains, who saw the potential of the venue returning to its original state after coming in as a designer to renovate the property towards the end of last year. On the entertainment front, The Palais is already re-claiming its crown with the venue having already seen a slew of musical talent, including solo acoustic indie pop triple j unearthed winner Yazmindi, DJ Pancho combo and Adrian Deakin Piano. There’s also a healthy roster of upcoming talent as well with America’s Got Talent’s HANS on Saturday February 2 who will be thrilling the Hepburn audiences around the globe with his own fabulous brand of critically acclaimed cabaret; Freya Josephine Hollick who will be showcasing her classy feral fusion of country on February 8; a special Valentine’s Day performance from Adrian Deakin Piano serenading all the love birds out there, and Forte favourite Dan Sultan on February 23. Visit www.palais-hepburn.com/
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Sometimes, it’s putting that big pile of clothes away you’ve been avoiding, or cleaning your bathroom after a weekend of putting on a full face of make up multiple times... (Anyone else? Surely it’s not just me who has to do that). Often, it is more about cultivating quiet, calm order in your life over doing what is entertaining. Often, it’s less excitement and more chores. Often, it’s choosing doing what is wise over what is Instagram-able. And often, it’s just simply boring.
THIS HOT MESS Boring Self Care G’day everyone! So I saw an insta post the other day from @ makedaisychains (if you haven’t checked out her incredibly real, authentic illustrations, defs head over to her page to check them out!). This particular day she had posted a pic that talked about “Boring Self Care” and it made me laugh because it’s SO TRUE! Self care isn’t always facials and massages (although I sooo wish it was). Sometimes, it’s having the courage of saying no to dinner with friends and have an early night. Sometimes, it’s not buying that new top and investing instead in a self help book on an area you wish to grow in.
Now, I am the first to agree that a good belly laugh over a wine and yummy meal with my besties feels like it can fix and get me through anything. But the thing about this type of self care is that it always has benefits! It never leaves you with regret and you can trust that your life will run smoother because it cultivates feeling of a wholesome joy in your life that really is unparalleled. A good friend of mine lives by the motto, “don’t get overwhelmed with the journey, simply do the next right thing”. And that concept has always stuck with me. Because deep down I think we all know what the next “right” thing is, and often when it comes to boring self care, that thing isn’t what we necessarily feel like doing. So guys I just want to take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate all the “boring” self care we do that matters just as much as the “cool” ones. Because the truth is, it usually takes courage, wisdom and/or self discipline to do them, and those things should surely be celebrated. ALL MY LOVE AS ALWAYS, KIM XX
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They stumble and soar through tales of love and women, gin and secrets, through 18th Century London, a few New York speakeasies, colonial India, into the Australian bush and the jungles of Peru. Brimming with music originally performed by Amy Winehouse, Nina Simone, Martha Wainwright, The Popes, The Pretenders and more, Mother’s Ruin premiered to full houses and critical acclaim at Sydney Festival, Adelaide and Melbourne Cabaret Festivals, Darwin and Brisbane Festival and sold out at Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This production is presented by MILKE and blackcat productions in association with The Ginstress and forms part of Geelong Performing Arts Centre’s innovative approach to programming for new audiences.
A ROLLICKING CABARET FUELLED BY GIN Lose yourself in the company of sailors, barmaids and bootleggers for a soulful, song-filled ode to gin – equal parts historical and hysterical. Coined a rare gem of cabaret gold, Mother’s Ruin - a Cabaret About Gin comes to Geelong Performing Arts Centre for three performances only this February (14-16) in the Drama Theatre.
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Newly appointed Executive Producer, Brad Rush says; “We are delighted to bring Mother’s Ruin to Geelong Performing Arts Centre. The show has toured extensively throughout fringe, comedy and cabaret circuits around the Australia and the UK, and we believe it’s important that our local audiences have access to this style of show.
With the gigantic, diverse and eclectic music line up already announced, the inaugural Bendigo Autumn Music festival has dropped details of the smorgasbord of arts, comedy, film and workshop offerings to compliment. With music catering to nearly every genre, from rock n roll, to flamenco, and everything in between BAM is family friendly and offers something to cater to everyone’s palette. BAM festival goers will be treated to a very special documentary film screening of “Waiting: The Van Duren Story” complete with an introduction to the film by Van Duren himself, followed by a Q and A session, and a band show. Van Duren’s story is akin to that of Rodriguez, its starts out in Memphis 1975, from the ashes of Memphis band Big Star, managed by Rolling Stones former manager Andrew Loog Oldham, Van Duren was tipped as the next Paul McCartney but faded into obscurity. Forty years on, 2 Australians discover his music and set off to find him and vow to show the world his music. From a world premiere at Indie Memphis Van Duren heads
“The show will have great appeal to cabaret and comedy audiences along with those in the community that want to try something a little different.” Tickets are just $35 each and include a complimentary gin cocktail generously supplied but Teddy and the Fox and pre-show entertainment courtesy of the Piano Bar. Who can say no to that?! Book at gpac.org.au or contact Box Office on 5225 1200.
With tipsy candour, rising cabaret stars Maeve Marsden and Libby Wood take us on a sublime musical journey through the history of ‘mother’s ruin’, aka gin.
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to BAM this coming April. Award winning showman, Mario Queen of the Circus, has wooed audiences all over the world, with the Latin lothario’s hilarious full-length show and irresistible variety numbers first developed for the Off-Broadway hit PlanetBanana, 2019 will see his acclaimed variety show head to Bendigo. Mario’s unique mix of complex juggling tricks and universal sex appeal can only find release in the arena-rocking anthems of his favourite supergroup, Queen. BAM’s Comedy Hour will be led by comedian Mandy Nolan who spends most of the year travelling to theatres and halls around the country with her touring show Women Like Us. Much loved in the Northern States for her irreverent take on everything from politics to pop culture, Nolan will host a comedy hour on Saturday and Sunday that features two of her favourite comedy buddies from the Southern circuit: Jeff Green and Daniel Connell. BAM also offers a plentiful list of workshops. From a drumming workshop with afro-beats artist Lamine Sonko, to Flamenco dancing with Arte Kanela, or a lesson in Melanesian Ukelele with members of the Black Orchid Stringband. For those interested in singing, head along for a gospel singing workshop with Tracey Miller, harmony singing with Alana and Alicia, or choir singing with the good folk from Melbourne Indie Voices Sing Sessions. Or indulge in a session of Cuban Rhythms with Kekosan. Something for the kids (and adults), the much loved WOMADelaide festival favourites, The Amazing Drumming Monkeys are also heading to BAM. Having entertained thousands around Australia over the last 10 years, see adorable puppet Monkeys put on a variety show including song, dance and African drumming. And, it all winds up with a rambunctious, New Orleans inspired Sunday Street Parade. Locals who can play a melodic instrument and want to get involved should subscribe to the newsletter and follow BAM on social media to find out about rehearsals in the lead up to the festival. Its free and kicks off at 11am. See you at Bendigo Autumn Music Festival, April 25 – 28, 2019.
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GREEN BOOK
THE MULE
BEN IS BACK
A sweeping romance set against the backdrop of Eastern European politics post-WWII, it’s the story of Wiktor (Tomasz Kot) and Zula (Joanna Kulig), who meet at a post-war Polish people’s music academy, fall in love, and spent the next decade or so crisscrossing Europe as they break up and make up. Partly the film traces the political developments of the time – the hardening of the Iron Curtain, art turning to propaganda on one side and trivial entertainment on the other. But the bond between them is real in that desperate fashion of people living at a time where love is all they have. The way that this kind of emotional poverty stays with them even as their situations change and improve - their relationship is all they have, but it’s also the thing preventing them from adapting to the changing world around them - is what makes this story increasingly affecting.
Starr Carter (Amandla Stenberg) lives in two worlds. Her home is in the rough and mostly black neighbourhood of Garden Heights, but she goes to the mostly white Williamson private school, where she ditches her hoodie and any attitudes or turns of phrase that might make her seem “ghetto” – even if her white friends are doing it. There’s a lot more to this film than a culture-clash comedy, as becomes clear when Starr meets up with old friend Khalil (Algee Smith) at a neighbourhood party, only to see him shot dead by police during a traffic stop later that night. Then things get complicated: she’s the only witness but the police want to make it about Khalil’s drug dealing for crime kingpin King (Anthony Mackie) – who used to be partners with her father Maverick (Russell Hornsby) before he got out of the life. If she testifies, her life at Williamson will collapse and her family will be under threat from King; if she doesn’t, nothing is going to change. It’s relentlessly topical without being simplistic, constantly grounding the issues in Starr’s own life so that the political is dramatically personal. At over two hours it covers a lot of ground, but not a single moment feels wasted.
The year is 1962, and New York nightclub bouncer Frank Vallelonga (Viggo Mortensen) needs a job. The roughedged Italian-American is about as far from the smooth and urbane classical African-American musician Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali) as you can get, but if Don is going to survive a musical tour of the deeply racist Deep South, he’s going to need a driver who can throw his weight – and his fists - around. Director Peter Farrelly (who co-wrote the script with Vallelonga’s son) doesn’t shirk from the ingrained prejudices of the Jim Crowera South, and both Mortensen and Ali give nuanced and often moving performances. But this takes a firmly old-Hollywood view of race relations, telling a story (disputed by Shirley’s relatives) where both men equally suffer from superficial prejudices ones they easily shrug off to embrace their shared humanity while travelling through a region ruled by blatant, institutionalised racism. Even if you can ignore the awkwardness of a film suggesting racism is defeated by personal experience even though the film is full of racist systems designed to be unaffected by any one individual’s experience, this is a film full of warm-hearted bonding moments that often feel tone-deaf. Put another way, at one stage Vallelonga teaches Shirley how to eat fried chicken.
Here’s something you probably haven’t thought about all that much: Clint Eastwood is old. He’s a lot older now that he was in his last on-screen appearance in Gran Torino back in 2008, and while he’s still got it here – it doesn’t hurt that he’s playing a 90-year-old man – a lot of this otherwise solid but unspectacular film’s impact comes from the fact that it’s a very old man up there on the screen. The plot is simple: Earl Stone (Eastwood) was a flower farmer who neglected his family until they basically turned their back on him, which meant that when his farm was repossessed, he was out of options. Until, that is, he gets word of a way to make money just by driving across country; turns out old white guys are a great way to transport drugs. Stone uses his drug profits to mend fences (or try to), and while this is technically a drama – the DEA is on his tail and the Cartel turns out to be a bad boss – it’s the numerous scenes where Earl talks about how he messed up his life by putting work ahead of family that really hit home. Stone’s daughter is played by Eastwood’s real-life daughter; Clint never was all that big on subtlety.
When we first see Ben (Lucas Hedges), he’s lurking outside the family home seemingly looking for a way to break in. When his mother Holly (an excellent Julia Roberts) first sees him, he’s standing outside like he’s been patiently waiting for them to come home. It’s that contrast that drives the first half of this film: Ben is a junkie who’s caused a lot of trouble for his family, and not everyone is glad to have him back for a surprise Christmas visit. Even Holly, who is easily the most welcoming (aside from his two little half-siblings) hides the pills and makes him take a drug test. But is he back because he’s trying to get better, or just trying to get high? There’s a long run of scenes the film is careful to present as backing up either case; when Ben starts looking anxious at the mall after seeing an old drug dubby, is it because he just bought drugs, or is reminded on his old love for drugs? Then things get weird, as a kidnapped dog leads to a nightmarish night-time drive to all his old drug haunts (with Holly in tow) that’s way over the top. It’s like a whole different film; the first one was better.
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FORTE ALBUMS OF THE YEAR
Buzzcocks - Another Music In A Different Kitchen / Love Bites (Domino)
TALIA DERMOT KENNEDY - SELF TITLED NATHAN
It’s been 40 years since these two important landmarks in punk were released and Domino Records have sourced the original 1/4” tapes in order to preserve the history. With 8-page booklets packed full of information and anecdotes released on heavyweight vinyl (limited colour copies). Sadly, Pete Shelley passed away recently but that will put a new focus on his music and hopefully, a whole new generation will hear his music.
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It’s an understatement to say Florence set fire to the stage at a day on the green. Opening with ‘Hunger’, Florence Welch’s energy was unlike that of any other, spinning confidently and dramatically across the stage, while simultaneously allowing her vulnerability to shine through. With the crowd on their feet, Florence launched into the harp-heavy track ‘Only If for a Night’ from 2011’s Ceremonials, the second studio album from the band, followed by ‘Queen of Peace’, the brooding track from their third studio album, How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (2015). It’s her stage presence however that is most captivating. Addressing the audience between songs, Florence spoke with a humble but fragile warmth, opening up about her anxieties and hard times, expressing the need for all the beating hearts in the audience not to give up hope: “This year make the changes you need to make. A revolution in consciousness starts in individuals.” With her innocent speaking voice, Florence quickly launches into the overwhelmingly beautiful ‘South London Forever’, ‘Big God’ and the Patti Smith inspired ‘Patricia’, both taken from her most recent album High As Hope. Here, she sings like a heavenly god has taken over and frankly, it’s just incredible. Of course it wouldn’t be a Florence live show without crowd favourite ‘Dog Days Are Over’ and ‘Shake It Out’ (unfortunately no sign of ‘You’ve Got The Love’), where the long-time fans were able to indulge in these tracks being delivered with the same level of high vigour as they first were when they were released. It was ‘100 Years’ however that created an ethereal and inclusive experience, as Florence requested all phones to be put away, and amazingly, when Florence speaks, you listen. As far as I could see from the people around me, there was not a phone in sight and music lovers were dancing to their hearts content. This was live music in its most purest form – and we have Florence to thank for that. It’s clear through her live show that Florence is an artist who appears more certain than ever of herself – and it’s a certainty that took the breath away from every single attendee at a day on the green this January.
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BROODS
THE CAT EMPIRE
FEVER 333
SOFALA
Don’t Feed The Pop Monster
Stolen Diamonds
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Sofala (Self-titled)
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Reviewed by Tammy Walters
Reviewed by Tammy Walters
Reviewed by Alex Callan
Reviewed by Alex Callan
PHOTO BY CHELSEA KING Famed for a breathtaking and powerful live show, the unstoppable Florence Welch and her band did not disappoint as 20,000 fans were swept away on a magical journey at Mt Duneed this January. Gifted with the most perfect evening, punters quickly covered the grassy surrounds the winery with rugs, picnics and chairs as they set themselves up for what would be an incredible affair. Kicking off the festivities, late addition Jack River took to the stage as the sun was at its peak and the punters were ready to move their feet. Despite only being added to the lineup late last year due to international scheduling conflicts for breakout US teen sensation Billie Eilish, the welcomed change cemented Jack River as a stand out who arguably
stole the show for the day. Off the back of a sold-out national tour and triple j feature album, this local singer-songwriter released one of 2018’s most inspiring pop records, Sugar Mountain, debuting at number 11 on the ARIA chart. With sparkles, positivity and sweet sounds pulsating through the winery surrounds, Jack River (aka Holly Rankin) brought Sugar Mountain to life with hit singles, ‘Fool’s Gold’, ‘Fault Line’, ‘Ballroom’, ‘Confess’ and ‘Limo Song’ which was met with joyous singalongs from the steadily growing crowd. Keeping the pace of the set moving, Jack River took the crowd back to her humble beginnings with ‘Palo Alto’, and left the crowd on a high with her own rendition of Tal Bachman’s ‘She’s So High’. With tracks that all tell a tale of the dream of an alternate youth, this electrifying performance from Jack River proved just why she is one of Australia’s most exciting young artists. New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams followed with his effortlessly distinctive voice that captivated listeners in the winery surrounds. For the past few years Williams has been busy captivating crowds across America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, impressing the world with his uncanny ability to turn his classically trained voice into an effortless, worldly, seductive instrument of storytelling and the a day on the green crowd was no exception. Walking out onto the stage, I was taken back by his pirate-eske, quirky look, but with a quick nod to his band mates, Marlon turned on the charm and launched into “What’s Chasing You,” the second single from his sophomore album, ‘Make Way for Love’, which is definitely one of the best breakup albums in a long while. With a voice that gets compared to everyone from Elvis to Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash, he walked us through a well thought-out performance that was brewed together with more songs off his new album including ‘Party Boy’, as well as favourites such as ‘Dark Child’ from his self-titled debut. I have to admit I didn’t know many of his tracks, but between punching out quirky lines and smiles and performing a set has the ability to pull the chattering audience into a soft focus with his smooth and powerful voice, it became clear that Williams is one of the most interesting and impressive young musicians I’ve seen in a while.
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Not a warning but a firm reminder, ‘Don’t Feed The The Cat Empire have been filtering new songs to Coming into this review I didn’t know what to us one per month since the start of last July, so there Pop Monster’, stands as a pivotal turning point for New expect. Letlive. have been one of my favourite bands Zealand electronic pop duo, Broods. were no great surprises coming into their seventh for quite a while now, and The Chariot also acquire Since their debut album, ‘Evergreen’ in 2014, album, ‘Stolen Diamonds’. Rounding out the music the title in my head of being one of the most mental Georgia and Caleb Nott have had a rollercoaster of a trilogy with the 2013 ‘Steal The Light’ and 2016 bands I’ve ever seen live. So, when Jason Aalon-Butler musical career. After releasing their follow on album, ‘Rising With The Sun’, ‘Stolen Diamonds’ continues left Letlive. to form Fever 333 with members from ‘Conscious’ in 2016, the siblings were dropped by their on their international journey of sound, feasting on The Chariot and their debut EP wasn’t shit hot (in label and thus began their journey of rediscover- the Mediterranean, Hispanic and Latino rhythms and my opinion), I was a bit shattered… a band that had so much potential that just wasn’t being lived up too. builds. underlying theme in this album. Falling Apart’, ‘Why Do You Believe In Me’, and ‘To Their juicy street party fusions are immediate with I feel as if this statement only stands for the EP. Belong’ are perfect examples of the turmoil of trying to opening track, ‘Kila’ and title track, ‘Stolen Diamonds’, ‘Strength In Numb333rs’ stands up as a truly heavy stay afloat in the music business as experienced by the along with ‘Ready Now’, ‘Anybody’, ‘Adelphia’, release that juxtaposes metal, punk, pop and rap with precision. Notts, where mega hit singles, ‘Peach’ and ‘Everything ‘Saturday Night’, and ‘Bow Down to Love’. Goes ‘Wow’’ show the light at the end of the tunnel. ‘ ‘Oscar Wilde’ most definitely does not reflect the Although at times certain lyrics can be seen as a bit Don’t Feed The Pop Monster’ goes back to the melancholy of the eccentric playwright and poets’ lame (a common thought of mine with political fuelled rawness of Broods with stripped back beats that character with its warm, upbeat rumba resonance, but lyricism), overall the album is a pearler. intertwine through angelic vocals, particularly notable is definitely a standout track from the bakers dozen. ‘Animal’ introduces dancey electronic percussion on soft pop rock piece, ‘Dust’ that delivers a stunning Eloise Mignon appears on guest vocals for the bands which gives sonically huge effects to the album- kind vocal performance from Georgia. Caleb makes his vocal first song in a foreign language. Paying respect to their of reminiscent of Zack De La Rocha’s side project ‘One debut on ‘Too Proud’ with a styling that could almost French fans, ‘La Sirene’ has a romanticised quirkiness Day as a Lion’, whilst ‘Inglewood/3’ perfectly highlights be mistaken for Calvin Harris. The album floats away that makes it distinctively charming. It’s backed up the aforementioned contrast between pop and metal, with melodic verses that stray into huge riffs. on closing track, ‘Life After Me’. It’s airy, it’s sleepy, with ‘Echoes’, a track that feels displaced amongst the it’s Lana Del Ray, it’s La La Land and it’s downright fruitful collection due to its soft pop essence. Overall, it’s bloody nice to see these lads returning dreamy! In fact, the majority of the album feels detached in to their roots to deliver something truly heavy and Without trying to churn the pop machine cogs, that it represents too many elements of who The Cat unique in today’s current metal culture. Empire are, were and will be however long-standing Broods have found their sound and in doing so, found fans will appreciate the blend of themes and sounds. their feet firmly in the pop music industry.
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Where: Torquay Hotel
When: Friday, 18 January 2019 Reviewed by Tammy Walters The ocean breeze lightly glided through the open doorways of the Torquay Hotel, where Duan & Only appeared midway through his set on the corner stage directly underneath the gigantic Corona sign. Before him, The Hot Springs took to the stage, and resident local and owner of Waves Music Co., Jimi Crisp, played a DJ set. The function area was filling up as quickly as a soft serve cone from McDonald’s as Duan & Only serenaded the crowd with a cover of ‘Kiss’ by Prince to close out his set. Within minutes, luscious blonde beach locks appeared through the heads of the punters, wearing suntanned skin and a pearly white smile armed with an acoustic guitar. Kim Churchill blended right in with the local surf coast crowd but on the stage he was a majestic beast, unlike anything the gawking audience had seen before. I’m not the spiritual type, but I feel like Churchill has been here on this planet before. His connection to his music and to the land is undeniably pure, his wisdom beyond his years is eye opening and the way his raspy, yet silky soft voice swoops in and out of his crisp guitar chords is almost heavenly. With Secondhand Car and The Border played early in the set along with the loved Window To The Sky later on, a barefoot Churchill stomped his kickdrum, swooshed his wind chimes, slapped his guitar, howled his vocals and even whistled the harmonica through a packed set list to a packed room. The lucky punters were able to hear a preview of his upcoming album with a track he recorded in Berlin with the single set to released February 8. If his uplifting live performance and previous albums are anything to go off, his new music will be incredible.
After first seeing Sofala about a year and a half ago I have been holding out for them to release more material, so naturally I was pretty chuffed about the surprise release of their self-titled EP. Exploring the realms of psych with slow funky basslines, mesmerising keys and powerful Jim Morrison-esque vocals, Sofala adds another layer to the already vibrant Melbourne psych scene. ‘Confetti Dreams,’ is a huge opener, a drawn out yet groovy track that wouldn’t be out of place in Nick Caves catalogue. ‘Luminous Blues’ adds some droney shoegaze guitar to the works. ‘Empty Eyes’ is a seductive lounge-jazz number that pleasantly took me by surprise; definitely a style I would love to see them keep pushing as a band. ‘Prisoners Cinema’ opens very subtly with Charlie Perry’s enigmatic vocals being the primary focal point of the song. ‘In Touch’ the albums closer is by far the most dancey and upbeat number on the EP. ‘Sofala’ is a cinematic experience that starts slow and melancholic to gradually thaws out into a 60’s styled psych jam… a brilliantly executed first release.
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TOO HEAVY TO HUG
SURFBEAT
WRITTEN BY ANTHONY MORRIS
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WRITTEN BY PAUL S. TAYLOR
BY JOHN FOSS
It’s extremely rare that I’m out front of a trend - mostly because I’m at least eighteen months behind on my watching and reading – but towards the end of last year I really got into You, a more than somewhat trashy mix of rom-com and creepy stalker drama. You has now turned up on Netflix and, in a shock twist, has somehow become something of a hot item. It’s arrival on Netflix is only really news in the way that a television show turning up in the free-toair listings is news: You originally appeared last year on US cable channel Lifetime as something of an experiment in serial drama (they usually focus on made-for-TV movies) and was going to appear on Netflix eventually anyway. But when Lifetime decided they weren’t going to screen the already-ordered second series, Netflix picked up the whole show and started showing series one ahead of schedule. It seems that television for a lot of people now means ‘Netflix’: if a show or movie isn’t available there, it doesn’t really exist, and so You appeared seemingly out of nowhere to become one of the big talking points of the TV holiday season. Some say this burst of attention is because You’s take on woke issues - it’s about a stalker guy who objectifies the object of his adoration in a parody of romcom clichés, but also with murders and lots of literary references - makes it solid fodder for online chats about feminism and wokeness and other clickable topics. Most of the articles about it certainly bear that thesis out. But people still have to actually be watching the show to want to talk about it (I hope), so personally, I think its appeal lies at least partly in the fact that for a Netflix show it’s very fast-paced. By which I mean it’s paced like a show that was made to be entertaining, not to serve some kind of viewing algorithm - it might be silly and soapy, but it avoids the bloat of most Netflix series. But whatever the actual reason why people are suddenly watching, for Netflix this is a nice reminder that their scheme has basically worked: Netflix IS television, in the same way as Amazon is online shopping, Facebook basically is social media and Google is online searching, which for all intents and purposes is the internet itself. Shows that aren’t on Netflix are increasingly irrelevant: once the last remaining holdouts fall over Netflix will have the kind of monopoly enjoyed by its fellow corporate silos and they can start using that to wring their audiences dry. Unfortunately, this is also almost certainly as good as it gets for Netflix. Their few remaining rivals aren’t going to go away - Disney having their own streaming service is going to be a definite challenger for one - and once it becomes clear that the future of viewing isn’t simply having a Netflix account and never looking beyond that, then suddenly Netflix is just one among a handful of channels who are all competing for viewers. Only one thing is for certain: there’s going to be a second season of You this year, and I can’t wait.
Hello again, fine people of Forte! I swear, the weeks are getting shorter – I feel like the last few weeks have come out of nowhere. I’ve blinked, and it’s already the end of January. Next thing I know, it’ll be winter again! So, before I lose any more time, it’s best that we dive into this week’s comic – and I’ve gotta admit, I’m surprised I haven’t got to this one earlier. It’s no secret that I’m a big Star Wars fan. I’ve loved that galaxy far, far away since I was about 7, and even the prequels couldn’t quash my love for lightsabers, space battles and clashes between Jedi and Sith. That’s why I decided to dive back into my vaults and pick out a volume that will appeal to any Star Wars fan: Marvel’s Star Wars volume 1: Skywalker Strikes, written by Jason Aaron (Thor: God of Thunder, Scalped) and drawn by John Cassady (Planetary, Astonishing X-Men). The Rebel Alliance is victorious. The Death Star has been destroyed by the heroic actions of the Rebel pilot/Jedi apprentice Luke Skywalker, and the Empire is on the back foot. The fight’s not over, however; the Empire is stunned, not defeated, and they’re planning their next move. Princess Leia Organa leads her team – Han Solo, Chewbacca, Luke, R2D2 and C3PO across the galaxy, hitting the Empire where it hurts – shipyards, strategic points and weapons factories. While the team scores victory after victory, Luke begins to doubt his effectiveness, and strives to find out why Ben chose him to carry on the legacy of the Jedi. His victory at Yavin seems hard won – especially when he’s being hunted by the best the Empire can afford… Boba Fett himself. Despite my love for Star Wars, I must admit that I was a little cautious approaching a book like this; whenever there’s a tie-in book for a beloved pop culture icon, it can land absolutely anywhere on the quality spectrum. Thankfully, Marvel had the common sense to put an established comics author in charge of the series, and it’s proved to be one of their most popular offerings (even becoming the #1 selling comic at its launch in 2015). While I’m undoubtedly late to the party here, I’m glad I got around to reading it; it carries on the spirit of the original trilogy of movies in a way that doesn’t cheapen them, or conflict with or mangle the canon – at least, no more than Disney has after their takeover (I liked aspects of the old Expanded Universe, fight me). Luckily, there’s plenty of unexplored areas in the Star Wars universe, so there’s no shortage of potential avenues for any author wanting to give it a crack. It’s an entirely other thing, however, to match the tone of the original movies – and capture the personality and dialogue of established characters like Luke, Han and Leia – in text. Jason Aaron does a fantastic job of making the book seem like a natural continuation of A New Hope. Additionally, John Cassady’s artwork is crisp, dramatic, and notably, his characters actually look like the actors. I’ve seen enough comics based on established properties where the characters look absolutely nothing like the actors, but in this case, when you see Luke in a panel, it’s a remarkable likeness of a young Mark Hamill. I never thought I’d be making a big deal out of character accuracy, but there you go. Star Wars is the greatest sci-fi story ever (controversial, I know) and you should go read this book. End of story.
I came to Geelong from Tassy in 1998, and one thing which amazed me was the number and high standard of musicians and music in the south-west, from Queenscliff through to the South Australian Border. A workmate, Jamie, got me a CD of Marco Goldsmith’s Blue Heat. There were festivals in Apollo Bay, Queenscliff and Port Fairy. Pako Festa was just stunning. Getting back into community radio at 94.7 the Pulse, and getting involved with Sleepy Hollow Blues Club brought me into contact with very many musicians and I’m still following the careers of many. Through all of this, there was a standout – Chris Wilson. Here was a great musician, who could take blues standards and wring every ounce of emotion from them. His own material varied from narrative (thinking of Sunbury ‘73) to tightly emotive (You Will Surely Love Again), all demonstrating his superb musicianship. As well as a great musician, he was a great performer. He would have the audience in his hand and banter with them. One year at the Bluestone Festival, he came down off stage and had half the tent behind him doing a follow the leader dance. The fun he put into his performances was exemplified by the Pirates of Beer, which had Sarah Carroll and Sweet Felicia among others and was there for a good time. The blues community rallied behind Chris when he became ill, even bringing music to him when he could not make it to the Queenscliff Festival. Someday, maybe a couple of decades from now, a blues musician will play one of Chris’ songs, and will describe it as a standard, a blues classic. Much love to Sarah, George and Fenn. Now, the Hammond organ is a musical creature of distinction. The original 1950s valve beasts required three strong men and a camel to move them, especially if it had a Leslie speaker. Ground floor gigs were essential. The Hammond has given its distinctive sound to many musicians – Gregg Allman, Graham Bond, James Brown, Tyrone Downie, Keith Emerson, Georgie Fame, Mick Gallagher, Isaac Hayes, Booker T Jones, John Paul Jones, Al Kooper, and that’s only A-K! The first Hammond Liam Kealy ever owned was a L100, recalls Liam: “Every time I turned up at a gig with this big Hammond and Leslie speaker, all the other musicians would hide until I did all the unloading and setting up, but after the gig they would all say what a fabulous sound the Hammond made.” Thankfully, for Liam’s back, he can leave that beast at home, as there are now great quality portable Hammond B3 models. (The camel is no longer required!) Liam has the Tuesday residency at Pistol Pete’s in February. The Hammond has a big sound, and Liam knows how to squeeze it all out of that keyboard. (Hope the list of players up there doesn’t give him stage fright!) Go on, try something a bit different and check Liam Kealy’s Hammond nights on Tuesdays at Pistol Pete’s.
Welcome to THTH, Forte’s premier source of all things heavy, hard, fast and metal. In what is quite possibly the most pleasantly shocking news this year, of the whole year, Cavalera brothers Max and Iggor will reunite and tour Oz to play a selection of tracks from the two classic Sepultura albums Beneath The Remains and Arise. Not in my wildest dreams would I have thought this would be a possibility, let alone a real thing. Considering the band played Roots in its entirety only a year and a half ago, this is some seriously massive news and the fact they’re back in Oz so soon makes it even more special. Without diminishing the current Sepultura line-up, this Cavalera tour, as well as the recent previous Cavalera Roots tour, goes to show that some of the greatest metal albums ever created will always be celebrated some 30 years and 28 years later, respectively. Whilst Beneath The Remains and Arise can be seen as poles apart when it comes to comparing metal sub-genres nowadays due to their difference in their tempo, and the inclusion of more experimental sounds in Arise, these two albums solidified Sepultura as one of the greatest metal bands to walk this planet and clearly they still are. These days where metal can be so derivative, there’s a reason metal from such classic bands such as Sepultura is constantly in demand, whether we even knew we would have demanded it or not if it was ever on the table.
WAGING HEAVY PEACE ON A PADDLEBOARD. I’ve been reading Neil Young’s autobiography this summer and it came as a great surprise that Neil has been a mad keen stand up paddle boarder for a long time. Neil Young… the writer of some of the most popular songs in the history of rock and roll including; Rust Never Sleeps, Harvest and Old Man loves nothing more then going for a paddle on the ocean. He started stand up paddle boarding in front of his home in Hawaii ten years ago and has never looked back. Paddle boarding is huge now, but I can remember a time when standing on your longboard was about as close to paddle boarding as you could get. Stand up paddle boarding has its roots in many ancient civilisations including Peru, Italy and China. Closer to home, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have been standing on their canoes and paddling around lakes and waterways for thousands of years. It’s a surprise that it died out for most of the 20th century although surfers like Duke Kahanamoku tried to keep the traditional of paddle boarding alive. Modern stand up paddle boarding (SUP) was popularised in the early 2000’s by a group of Hawaiian and Californian surfers. I can still remember seeing footage of early stand up paddleboarding on the TV almost 20 years ago and thinking it looked so cool. Soon the first SUP appeared on the beach at Torquay and a whole new surf craze was started with contests, world titles and a wide range of boards that practically any one could ride. Suddenly a whole generation of people who loved the ocean but weren’t ‘cut out’ for surfing on a shortboard or Malibu had the opportunity to catch a wave with other surfers. In many ways it makes sense that Neil Young would take up stand up paddle boarding. He has always had a strong interest in the environment. Many of his songs reflect his love and passion for the forests, rivers, mountains, ocean reefs and even the Moon. He even wrote a song about surfing and paddle boarding... ‘Long May You Run’. Nah, actually that song is about one of his favourite old cars. But I’m sure he will write a song about stand up paddle boarding one day (although he did sing about the Beach Boys and surfing in Long May You Run). 69 years old and mad for the paddle board… you’re never too old to get the surfing bug!
In other news ++ Chainsaw, with special guests Order Of Torment, plus others, will play Ballarat’s Eastern on Thursday January 31. ++ Soen will release their new album Lotus on Friday February 1. ++ Alestorm will be at Melbourne’s Croxton on Saturday February 9. ++ Watain will play Melbourne’s Max Watts on Friday February 22. ++ Deafheaven will be at the Corner Hotel on Wednesday February 27. ++ Devin Townsend will release his new album Empath in March 2019. ++ Ensiferum will be at Melbourne’s Max Watts on Saturday March 2. ++ Anaal Nathrakh, with special guests Hybrid Nightmares, will play Melbourne’s Max Watts on Friday March 8. ++ Download 2019 will be held at Flemmington Racecourse on Monday March 11. ++ Max and Iggor Cavalera will reunite to perform classic tracks from their landmark albums Beneath The Remains and Arise at 170 Russell on Thursday March 21. ++ Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals along with King Parrot will play Max Watts on Friday March 22. ++ Obscura with special guests Alarum and Somnium Nox will be at the Corner Hotel on Saturday March 20. ++ Emperor will play their landmark album Anthems To The Welkin At Dusk in its entirety at 170 Russell on Wednesday April 3. ++ At The Gates, The Haunted and Witchery will be at Melbourne’s Max Watts on Saturday April 27. ++ Sevendust will play the Forum on Saturday April 27. ++ Hypocrisy, with special guests Kataklysm, will be at 170 Russell on Sunday May 5.
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