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MAROON 5 HEAD TO OZ By Cameron McCullough Multiple platinum-selling and Grammy Award winning pop rock band Maroon 5 embark on The Maroon 5 World Tour 2015 later this month in support of their fifth studio album, V. Capturing their first of three Grammy Awards as Best New Artist in 2005 and going on to sell more than 23 million albums and 109 million singles worldwide, Maroon 5’s releases have gone Gold and Platinum in more than 35 countries. In Australia, the band has sold nearly one million albums and more than 2.3 million singles, seven of those singles hitting the ARIA Top 10 including massive number 1 hits Payphone, One More Night (both fivetimes Platinum) and Moves Like Jagger (11 times Platinum). The band won over fans and critics alike with the hybrid rock/R&B sound they introduced on their ARIA number 1, five-times Platinum debut album, Songs About Jane and their platinum album, It Won’t Be Soon Before Long, which included hits Makes Me Wonder and If I Never See your Face Again. In 2010, the band released their third studio album, Hands All Over, which featured the group’s anthemic chart-topping smash single Moves Like Jagger. The song has since gone on to become one of the bestselling singles of all time in the US. of 2013 with more than $50 million in ticket sales. Their latest album V debuted at number 4 on the ARIA Chart and number 1 in the US, featuring hits Maps, US number 1 Animals and latest single Sugar is rising up the chart. Special guest on all shows is Swedish trio,
Dirty Loops. Formed in 2008 while attending the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, the band’s big break came when their version of Lady Gaga’s Just Dance became an overnight viral sensation. They followed it up with creative covers of pop songs by Justin Bieber, Adele, Rihanna, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake. The band released their
debut album Loopified on Universal Records in 2014, which boasts ten original tracks including standout single Hit Me. Maroon 5 with guest act Dirty Loops will be playing Rod Laver Arena on Saturday 26 September. Ticket information at www. livenation.com.au
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SPIBY HITS DAVEYS By Melissa Walsh Michael Spiby brings his magical style of music to Daveys on Thursday April 23, for his Michael Spiby Get On Board tour. Many magical things have happened during Spiby’s musical life. And after fronting one of our most-loved bands, The Badloves, Michael is now focusing fulltime on his solo career. The Badloves released just two studio albums 1993’s Get On Board (which spent 69 weeks on the charts, peaking at number five) and 1995’s Holy Roadside (which went gold and reached number 14). The first concert Spiby attended was by the band Stylus, by default. “My great-aunt had her birthday dinner at the Croxton Park Hotel. We were about to go home when a band started setting up, so we stayed for the show. At that stage, I had no intention of being a musician. But I remember dad’s remark: “Look how skinny their legs are – you could be a musician, too,” says Spiby with a laugh. Despite his dad’s advice, Michael actually set out to become a teacher. But his life changed one unforgettable day at Frankston Teachers College.
“I came out of a psychology lecture and heard a band sound checking,” he recalls. “I stuck around for the gig and even though only about 20 people were there, they were just phenomenal. That gig instantly changed my career path.” The band was Cold Chisel. Years later, Michael found himself in the Top 10 with Jimmy Barnes, with The Badloves and Barnesy’s classic cover of The Weight. Michael is now working to his own schedule. He’s also been in the studio with Tasmania’s acclaimed Southern Gospel Choir, co-producing their second album, High On A Mountain. “I’ve always been a daydreamer,” Spiby says, “and that’s how I write songs. Things happen when I daydream – magic things. I can see why band members evolve into solo acts. I feel the only way I can make music is to follow my own instinct, without compromise, and see what comes out.” It promises to be an exciting future for an artist with a fascinating past. Check out Michael Spiby at Daveys Frankston on Thursday April 23. Tickets are $25, available at the venue and Moshtix.
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By Melissa Walsh Sexy, sultry and down to earth, Melbourne’s own Kate Ceberano is performing at the Spiegeltent in Sorrento on March 13 and 14, the perfect intimate venue for the iconic songstress. She’s been Australia’s high priestess of pop, an award winning jazz singer, a record breaking festival artistic director and hosted her own hit TV shows. She’s starred in acclaimed movies, won Dancing With The Stars but above all she is a songwriter with the talent to take a tune to the top of the charts. Ceberano has released 24 albums over 30 years, 13 of them achieving platinum or gold sales and dozens of major awards, making her one the most prolific and awarded voices of her generation. In November, she was the first woman to be inducted into the Australian Songwriters Association Hall of Fame. Quite simply, Kate Ceberano is a bone fide Australian national treasure. And now she is heading to our own seaside town to woo audiences with her sultry style as only she can do. “I was one of the first artists to play at the Spiegeltent in the city when it came to Melbourne and love that intimate cabaret style experience. Being a Melbourne girl, I’ve worked up and down the coastline since I was 14 and spent a good part of my misspent youth travelling up and down that area,” says Ceberano with a laugh. “I also ran a cabaret experience in Adelaide which was great. The smaller the venue, the more risk the artist takes. When you have a bigger crowd you have to run to a schedule. In a smaller venue like the Spiegeltent it’s like people want you to open up and reveal something you haven’t before.” The consummate professional, Ceberano puts just as much gusto into every performance, whether it’s singing with an orchestra in front of thousands, doing a private show on an aircraft, or treading the boards of an intimate venue like the Spiegeltent. With myriad credits, her soulful voice and exotic looks, the charismatic Ceberano keeps her feet firmly planted on the ground, and says she was overwhelmed with pride at becoming the first female songwriter inducted into the Australian Songwriters Association Hall of Fame. “Being the first female songwriter inducted sets such a precedent for other women, as we are often known mainly as singers even though many of us actually pen our own songs. I always make sure I put my own penned work in,” says Ceberano, whose first song she wrote, Brave, went quadruple platinum when the young singer songwriter was just 18 years of age. “It proves one thing that remains true. You often have a theme as an artist, and my theme and the thing that music arts events entertainment
interests me most is humanity and being able to help others to keep going. I use people as a motivation even as a teenager.” For Ceberano, growing up in the suburbs of Doncaster, she always knew she wanted more, and couldn’t wait to discover the outside world. “There was nothing happening in those days, and I knew I had to get out of there somehow. I could’ve become a hairdresser just as long as I got out,” she says remembering the Doncaster days when they would hang around the shopping centre for fun. Ironically, one of her major hits Pash was written many years later when reminiscing about the first kiss she had under the red glowing neon sign of Westfield Shoppingtown. “I hit puberty and the whole shopping centre mentality was that’s where you went after school to hang out. You didn’t have any money like kids do today. It was actually really feral and I remember kissing some guy under the Westfield sign,” says Ceberano, who has always been known for her candour. “It was years later when I was living in LA at around 25, explaining to an American producer the meaning of colloquial words that the idea for the song Pash came to me.” Three decades later, Ceberano’s interest in songwriting has not waned, nor has her refreshing honesty, which is intrinsically part of her charm. “My inspiration for writing does change. Now where I am in terms of my humanness is slightly different. I am interested in setting markers and putting together ideas of where people are heading, and reflecting more the journey,” says Ceberano, explaining how motherhood has changed her songwriting and performing. “Having my daughter Gypsy changed everything in my life. I had been having a midlife crisis when I was 32. I wanted to be a flamenco dancer, living in New York and dancing five hours a day like a maniac, completely in a wild Spanish life,” she says. “Then I woke up one day and realised the world doesn’t need another out of work flamenco dancer. When I made the decision to stop doing all that I fell pregnant, and it was exactly the right thing and changed everything. I went from being so egocentric and not knowing who I was. With children it gives you purpose. You kind of honour yourself in a way you haven’t before. It even made me a better musician because I became more perceptive, in the way your intuition turns on and tunes in when you hear your child crying.” Ceberano fosters 11-year-old Gypsy’s love of music and art but points out how necessary it is to be responsible when you are instructing them on an entertainment life.
“She has a rad voice, an astonishing voice actually, but I have told her it’s important to understand about other areas of the arts as well. She is great at doing makeup for instance so I point out the careers she could have in that industry too,” says Ceberano, who is all too aware of the reality of children listening to their parents. “Hey but let’s face it, anything your parents tell you, you want to do the reverse. She will have her choices available to her and we’ll be there to help her through.” It is Ceberano’s honest approach to life that has helped maintain a 20-year marriage to husband, director Lee Rogers. “My husband and I started with a code and we always promised each other we would be really honest about things. At times that can be almost too painful but it is also the reason we stay connected. We are like Tetris, we just fit, and honesty and communication has been the key to our relationship. We are also very independent as people and it is the amount of time apart that has kept us together.” With the release of her autobiography I’m Talking last year, this was another opportunity for the widely respected Ceberano to tell all about the ups and downs of her life and career. “Writing the book was something I needed
to do to put together my own history for my mother and my grandmother. It’s like the trinity of my own universe. You can speculate about what makes you ‘you’, but you just need to look at your parents to see that they are the people who formed who you are today,” says Ceberano, whose book is one of candid anecdotes and stirring personal stories. Ceberano’s latest album Kensal Road is the culmination of a decade’s work since daughter Gypsy was born, and life changed forever for her and Lee. “It has many travel songs like Magnet and Garden State, all the emotion attached to leaving and coming back to the family you love. It’s not what most people could endure, the distance and changes, but it’s a life we love and we do really well together. I think this album is very brave and different. It brings me back to life and in-step with the current appreciation of human expressiveness and musical integrity,” says Ceberano, whose timeless music continues to connect with people at a soul level. Kate Ceberano will perform at the Spiegeltent Sorrento on Friday March 13 and Saturday March 14, 7pm and 9.30pm. For tickets go to Three Palms Box Office or call Ticketmaster 136 100 or see www.ticketmaster.com.au
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NEW XAVIER RUDD ALBUM By Cameron McCullough
He’s one of Australia’s most unique voices, and together with his new band The United Nations, Xavier Rudd is pleased to announce details of his new album Nanna, and the subsequent national Nanna Tour this March & April. Nanna is out in Australia independently on 13 March via Salt X/ Universal. Nanna, his eighth studio album, was mixed by living legend Errol Brown at the Tuff Gong Studios and follows the wildly successful number 2 Gold-selling album Spirit Bird (2012). Spirit Bird was led by the huge single Follow The Sun which went Gold in Australia, reached Platinum sales status in Italy and led Xavier Rudd to his largest touring
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itinerary to date, covering almost every continent during a 30-month world tour. The first taste from Nanna is the aptly titled Come People. Straight out of the gate with a catchy chorus, Come People takes Xavier Rudd’s lyrical message and adorns it in hook after hook. The song slinks along with a seductive minor key swagger, to be given a spine-tingling lift as the key changes and Xavier sings: “I held that little girl / She was a message in my dreaming / Bring my hands to namaste and I will graciously set you free.” Nanna has been long awaited by Xavier Rudd fans, but even more so by the man himself. Last year, Xavier Rudd put out to the Universe that it was time to record his dream
project and ancestors from around the world answered his call, delivering a collective of amazing musicians by way of his brand new band – The United Nations. Featuring guitar, bass, drums, percussion, keys, horns, flute, saxophone and backing vocals, the appropriately titled Xavier Rudd & the United Nations bands together musicians from all corners of the globe representing the diverse cultures of Australia, Indigenous Australia, South Africa, Samoa, Germany and Papua New Guinea. The band is symbolic of the message that all people of the world can come together and return to spirit, respect the ancient ways, and protect the Earth and the very essence of creation. And, as always
with Xavier Rudd, the music is as powerful as the message. Now at the beginning of the next chapter in his career, the release of Nanna will take Xavier Rudd back out on the road, but as fans have never seen him before... in the role of frontman, amidst some of the best players in the world. Xavier Rudd & the United Nations will be coming to Melbourne’s Forum Theatre on 19 March. Ticket info is available at www.xavierrudd.com Watch Come People: bayside & mornington peninsula
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THE HADRON KALEIDOSCOPES By Terri Lee Fatouros Spinning out of control, into a cosmic jewel encrusted illusion. Space, the final frontier; temptation, our darkest desire, freedom, a creation, destiny. A hologram refracting the sentient life force inward, squeezing roubles from dollars, economics, the cancer of society bleeding effortlessly into streamlined partitioned walls, excluding all but the few. The Hadron Kaleidoscopes, 2 atoms accelerated to near light speed colliding, that’s the music we make. Words by Az and Em from The Hadron Kaleidoscopes. I caught up with The Hadron Kaleidoscopes, Az on guitar and Em on drums the other day over drinks and enjoy discussing their blend of spaced fuelled, raucous caterwauling. They have developed quite a unique sound and to describe it; it’s got undertones of punk, hippy psychedelia, The White Stripes, The Black Keys and a sound like, well….
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person and Tick Tock (another favourite) is a love song of sorts.
They’ve got some definite grunge going on and it’s refreshing to see all their material is organic and filled with raw, gritty riffs imbued with emotional lyrics.
Says Em: “Az might come to me with half a song or a riff and I’ll listen to it a bit and then remember how it goes, once I find that beat in my head, I then put drums to it.”
The effect of the visual psychedelic light show showering them as they perform is like a space encrusted time bomb primed to explode at any moment.
Currently they are recording their first EP, which is due for release mid-May.
The duo have a distinctive musical expression and it’s obvious they really enjoy playing together. What’s so distinguishing about their journey so far is in their four months of existence as a band, they’ve written a startling number of very good tunes. For starters, Nirvana is a homage to Kurt Cobain. Locus is about the futility of existence on this planet. The Trip describes an incredible night out (and is one of my favourites), Warning is about being bullied and the effect it has on a
They are a peninsula band and just did a gig at the Frankston Football Club organised by Black Thorn Promotions. I guess the best way to understand The Hadron Kaleidoscopes is to experience them. Just go and see them. The Hadron Kaleidoscopes will be playing Mr Boogie Bar at 160 Hoddle St, Abbotsford on Saturday 25 April. Visit The Hadron Kaleidoscopes on Facebook.
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ISSI DYE UP CLOSE & UNPLUGGED By Terri Lee Fatouros Recently I was fortunate to meet and befriend the extremely charming and genuinely nice guy, Mr Issi Dye.
him: so full of love, joy and kindness. Dye has been a household name in entertainment in Australia for over 35 years. He is a born showman, who brings smiles to people’s faces and makes them feel happy.
While we chatted over coffee, I could see why he is still an extremely popular and well sought after entertainer. His zest and love of life and willingness to help people simply shines through. Born Israel Dyzenhaus to Polish parents, his upbringing no doubt was very different to many. For the sheer fact of having Jewish parents who suffered and survived the horror of Auschwitz prison camp during World War II. His mother was only 15 and his father not much older when their peaceful lives dissolved into brutal hardships after being thrown into Auschwitz. Ironically, Dye feels the actual thing that saved his parents’ lives was the fact his father was a doctor. Many Jewish war prisoners not only benefitted from his father’s healing skills but the Nazis called
Platters, Ray Charles, The Supremes, Chuck Berry and The Drifters. I enjoyed sharing the stage with John Farnham, Molly Meldrum, Lonnie Lee, Doug Parkison, Ronnie Burns, The Masters Apprentices and many more.” A few years ago, Dye put together The Al Jolson Story show, a tribute to this great entertainer of the 20th Century. With over 600 shows performed around Australia, crooning Jolson’s popular tunes like Swannee, April Showers, California Here I Come and more, it’s no wonder his versatility is well sought after.
He’s performed thousands of concerts and cabaret shows, appeared on countless television programs viewed by millions of people all over the world. During the 60s he was a regular on popular shows like Bandstand, Kommotion, The Go Show and Uptight. upon his father to save their people too. What these experiences does to a person’s soul can never be fully understood by anyone who has grown up in a relatively peaceful world.
1969 saw Dye with his first hit song called Incense, a cool hippy song of the Woodstock era. During the 70s he was a regular presenter and performer on the Happening 70s TV Show, continuing for three years.
Yet to see Dye full of life, happiness and zest makes you wonder just how marvellous his parents were to have brought up children like
“The 70s were an amazing time musically for me,” recalls Issi. “I toured with Roy Orbison, The Beach Boys, The Everly Brothers, The
Other shows to his credit are The Dean Martin and Crooners Swing Show, Issi Dye’s Rock and Roll Jukebox show and Johnny O’Keefe Anniversary Tribute Show. Dye performs regularly on the peninsula at various clubs and pubs. For more info about upcoming shows see www.issidye.com
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THE WAIFS By Cameron McCullough The Waifs will be bringing their beloved mix of folk, blues and rock sounds - playing their classic tracks with trademark storytelling skill - to The Peninsula Picnic on Sunday 29 March. From a journey that began in 1992, with two sisters and a friend travelling in a van playing gigs for anyone and anywhere, to half a million record sales locally and multiple ARIA awards, The Waifs have plenty of tales to tell through their music - and storytelling they do well - their trademark honesty, passion and humour shines through their musical offerings, attracting legions of fiercely loyal fans. Sisters Vikki Thorn and Donna Simpson deliver their stories with the help of Josh Cunningham on guitar, who they met by chance in Broome way back when. The trio are often joined by the rhythm section of David Macdonald on drums and Ben Franz on bass. Reuniting for select shows across the summer The Waifs will be bringing their beloved mix of folk, blues and rock sounds, playing their classic tracks. The Waifs have had have three top fifty singles, London Still (2002), Bridal Train (2004) and Sun Dirt Water (2007). The band supported Bob Dylan on his 2003 Australian tour and then his North American tour that year. Catering for a cultured musical palate, The Peninsula Picnic has handpicked some of Australia’s best live acts and up-and-coming artists. Something for Kate’s Paul Dempsey will be performing his new solo material for a unique and unmissable treat. Starting out as street buskers, the Pierce
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Brothers will showcase their energetic and exceptional stage presence that has seen them recognised as one of the country’s most exciting young acts.
The Peninsula Picnic is the most extensive food, wine and music gathering ever created on the Mornington Peninsula, showcasing the very best chefs, resident restaurants, expert vignerons and vineyards.
The intoxicatingly romantic folk of Tinpan Orange and the lush sounds of electronic-folk musician Hayden Calnin complete the perfect soundtrack to this event.
Discover the hidden gems from the region’s leading producers, growers, orchardists and gourmet storeowners set to the serene soundtrack of some of Australia’s finest
live music acts. As lyrics from London Still say: “If I ever come home, and I think I will. I hope your gonna wanna hang at my place on Sunday still”. Well, that Sunday has come, and it is Sunday 29 March and the place is Peninsula Picnic. www.peninsulapicnic.com.au
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HERITAGE TAVERN – A GREAT ATMOSPHERE By Gail Loveridge Summertime at the Heritage Tavern always reminds me of the lazy sunny days of another time. A cold beer for dad, cricket in the garden, kids playing in the sand pit and mum tapping her feet to some snappy music and everyone just being relaxed and happy. There is real sense of family at the Heritage Tavern as our customers celebrate children’s birthdays, weddings and special occasions. Our chefs have outshone themselves this summer and we are so proud of the food going out to our customers. It is reasonably priced and people should generally find it represents good value for money. Our philosophy is no matter what we are making; let’s do it the best way we can. To that end our chefs make all the breads and pizza bases in house. Much of our meat and vegetables are sourced locally and while we could probably serve more people on a weekend, we’ve found a level where we can maintain that fine balance between quantity and quality (so it’s a good idea to book ahead…). Call in during the week for a Tradie Lunch, Catch up with friends and family on Wednesday nights with 2 courses for $25, call in on Tuesdays for some fun with 888 Poker and don’t forget to register for the footy tipping. Regards Gail & Mick
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THE BURN By Terri Lee Fatouros The Burn is a three piece cover band comprising of Nige Hall, lead vocals and guitar, Liam O’Dwyer drums and Bruno Tassone on bass guitar and backing vocals. The Burn brings high energy to their performances with a mix of pop and rock from the 60s, 70s and 80s through to the mid-2000s. Although they formed just over two years ago, The Burn has evolved through numerous incarnations. Hall and O’Dwyer had previously been in a band and it was from that bond of mateship and similar tastes in music that propelled them to create the framework of their current named band now. It was a “blasé jam session” Hall had arranged to find a new bass player, which became the beginnings of what is the current line-up today. Individually all members have played in several other bands and all have been involved in music for over 30 years. The guys do have distinct and varied tastes in music but the drive, passion and chemistry of the trio solidifies collaboration on the choice of songs and genres that suit their style. A number of the songs The Burn cover have had their stamp placed upon them so you can hear their influence when they play thanks to their enthusiasm and musicianship.
Combine this with the backbeat and timing of O’Dwyer and the energy of Hall and Tassone, which incidentally surges to a memorable performance, then I dare anyone to refrain from getting up and dancing to those favourite party and dance songs they play. The Burn have played several bars and
TIDBITS & TALES Last month I mentioned there were exciting things about to happen for local musicians. Well, it’s started. Simon Green, the general manager of the Frankston Football club at Plowman Place opened up the clubs doors recently and invited local musicians to come showcase their talent. He wants to attract the community to enjoy live music at the club. However, by the end of June the new footy club will be built, boasting beautiful views of the bay in the upstairs complex, and will be available for functions, conferences, weddings, and heaps of cool band nights. The downstairs area will be a family friendly place to be. Simon, a muso himself, used to gig in music arts events entertainment
hotels such as the Mordialloc Sporting Club, the Matthew Flinders Hotel, The Green Table and Frankston Football Club just to name a few, as well as many private and corporate functions. The boys are really lovely and affable guys and aim to please their audience as much as they can.
Their high octane and enthusiastic energy make them the perfect covers band for parties and any other excuse for a social gathering, party and venue gig. Throw them a song suggestion and they will play it. Visit The Burn at www.facebook.com/ theburnband
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America performing in a soul/blues band called Soul-d out. He played rhythm and slide guitar. So you can understand his love of music and his wanting to help musos get experienced with gigging in front of an audience. In the meantime, it is business as usual in the current clubhouse and the shows will continue. In fact, his son Jack is following in his father’s footsteps and has begun performing there. Every Friday the venue is made available for young, local talent who want to perform a couple of songs in front of an appreciative crowd for 20 minutes or so. Whether they perform originals or covers, he wants young musicians to come down and play and enjoy themselves.
Simon can be contacted on mobile 0447 799 013 or Frankston Football Club on 9783 7010.
musicians to showcase their talent. To get involved or find out more, email Rita at blackthornpromotions@gmail.com
Black Thorn Music Promotions are also starting Open Mike Jam afternoons at the same venue, beginning Sunday 8 March, 4-7pm. “It will basically be a last hooray for the weekend,” says Rita who runs and organises these events.
Lastly, beach 162, situated at 160-162 Beach Street, Frankston has opened its doors to our many wonderfully talented musos and plan to get them gigging from Thursday through to Sundays each week. Keep an eye out for beach 162 ads and info in our fab new magazine now known as Mint.
Black Thorn Music Promotions have started their monthly Four Local Music Acts, which commenced 28 February, showcasing The Burn, The Hadron Kaleidoscopes, and EXP, The British Rock Show. The next one will be on Saturday 21 March starting 8pm. With a small $5 cover charge going to the musos, it’s a great opportunity for
For more info contact Mariam on 9783 7109. Hugs and kisses.
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WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Led Zepplin Tribute Show Australia’s longest running large-scale Led Zeppelin homage concert, ‘WHOLE LOTTA LOVE’, returns for the third time to Melbourne’s Palais Theatre on Saturday 21 March for one night only. This year ‘Whole Lotta Love’ will recreate the magic of Led Zeppelin with guest vocalists: Jack Jones (Southern Sons) Jimmy Cupples Amy Findlay (Stonefield) Frank Lakoudis (The Voice) and introducing Shay Liza (Sharaya). This unrivalled Zeppelin concert experience has toured nationally and built a peerless reputation for exceptional interpretations, stunning musicianship and numerous spinetingling moments throughout its elevenyear history. So the message is clear - secure your tickets quickly! Passionate interpretations of Stairway To Heaven, Rock And Roll, Kashmir, The Rain Song, Moby Dick, Black Dog, Ramble
On, No Quarter, Battle Of Evermore, Immigrant Song and many more make this three hour show incredible as it takes the audience on a journey through a collection of hits and rarities from the band’s infamous career. Joined by a 9-piece band featuring some of the country’s best rock musicians ‘Whole Lotta Love’ will deftly traverse the back catalogue of the biggest band in rock history. Universally recognised as one of the world’s most influential bands, Led Zeppelin produced nine studio albums, three live albums, and have sold a staggering 300+ million albums worldwide featuring guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bass player John Paul Jones and drummer John Bonham. Whole Lotta Love: Saturday 21 March at the Palais Theatre. Tickets from ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100
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CATHERINE BRITT By Melissa Walsh Two-time CMAA Female Artist of the Year and ARIA Award nominated artist Catherine Britt announces her Boneshaker Tour in anticipation of her forthcoming album. And Hallam Hotel is lucky enough to be showcasing the accomplished songstress. Without question her unique voice instantly gets your attention. It is however the craftsmanship of this young accomplished singer-songwriter that unashamedly boasts a worthy story that truly keeps her audience enthralled. On stage, Catherine takes her fans on a journey with her talented melodic story telling that captivates those who love to engage in her heart felt stories of love and life. Catherine is a special singer-songwriter who must be seen and heard to be believed. In 2015, Catherine will embark on a tour performing her biggest hits and showcase her new material from her scheduled early 2015 album release, Boneshaker. Catherine Britt’s Boneshaker Tour will be
at the Hallam Hotel on Thursday March 26. Tickets from $27 available at ticketmaster. com.au or at the venue.
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ENTERTAINERS GO TO WATER Baany to Warrna Ngargee – Water to Water Festival FRANK Yamma and former Killing Heidi singer Ella Hooper will perform later this month at the second Baany to Warrna Ngargee – Water to Water Festival at The Briars, Mt Martha. Yamma, who sings in English and Pitjantjatjara, has toured Australia and overseas. Hooper, a singer-songwriter, radio presenter and TV personality, won four ARIA awards in 2000 as a member of Killing Heidi. Yirrmal and the Yolngu Boys will return to The Briars to join musicians, dancers and artists during Cultural Diversity Week, Harmony Day and the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Mornington Peninsula resident and niece of Archie Roach, Nola Lauch, will be on stage along with the Indigenous Hip Hop Projects.
The non-profit festival aims to promote cross-cultural relationships, human rights and diversity. Children’s activities include didgeridoo playing, canvas painting, book publishing, art workshops, face painting and learning about bush tucker. Information about the peninsula’s indigenous history, art and culture will be provided by members of Willum Warrain Gathering Place, Nairm Marr Djambana and Baluk Arts. Stalls will sell meals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and crafts. Workshops and other cultural activities will run before the festival through schools and community groups. For details and tickets for the Saturday 21 March festival go to www. watertowater.org.au Entertainers: Yirrmal and the Yolngu Boys will be appearing alongside Ella Hooper and Frank Yamma at the Water to Water Festival at The Briars on Saturday 21 March.
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“THE MIGHTY ROCK”– MICK PEALING By Simon Mills Mick Pealing was born in the 1950s in Adelaide, South Australia to an English migrant father and a local girl mother. His parents were both music lovers and Mick, along with three sisters and a brother, were brought up on a healthy menu of jazz and the eclectic playlist of 60s commercial radio, which would play everything from Motown to Merseybeat and all stops in between. Not actually knowing he could sing, or have a voice that might be pleasing to the ear, Mick decided one afternoon in the early 70s to go to a local concert put on by some local musos, where he reluctantly got up to sing after being pointed out as someone who might know the words to Free’s All Right Now. Although he sang with his back to the audience, Mick sang the song well enough to be asked to join the band. This band contained two members, who in a couple of years would become ‘Stars’. A reputation as a singer soon emerged and Mick, after trying his luck with local acts Flight and Nantucket, eventually came together with members of AstraKhan which featured Mal Eastick, Glyn Dowding and Andy Durant (who was about to go overseas for some time). Along with Graham Thompson, this became a 4-piece band known as Flash which specialised in hard rock covers from Free and Deep Purple, alongside some original material. After a year or so of supporting interstate acts at Hindley Street’s Countdown among other venues in South Australia, Beeb Birtles saw some potential and recommended the band to Michael Gudinski of Mushroom Records. A deal was signed and the band by this time known as Stars went on to record two singles, Quick On The Draw (produced by Beeb) and With A Winning Hand. Realising they might not have the ability or time to come up with enough songs for their first album, Andy Durant, who by this time had returned from overseas with a clutch of self penned songs, was approached and rejoined the band. Former Little River Band bassist Roger MacLauchlan replaced Graham Thompson resulting in Stars first album, Paradise. Stars hit the road touring with acts like The Beach Boys, Linda Rondstadt, ELO also performing their own sold out headlining shows. Andy Durant passed away in early 1980 from cancer and a fitting tribute was held later that year at The Palais Theatre in St Kilda, Melbourne. Being one of the first of its kind The Andrew Durant Memorial Concert featured Andy’s songs performed by the remaining members of Stars, Cold Chisel, Renee Geyer, Richard Clapton and basically the cream of Australia’s rock talent at the time. The concert live double album topped the charts around the country, with all proceeds going to The Peter McCallum Cancer Clinic. Over the next three decades Mick continued to front his own bands, The Ideals, The Method and The Spaniards with former Feretts singersongwriter Billy Miller. A single God Is A Shield, produced by Molly Meldrum, and mini album Locked In A Dance was released. Today, The Mick Pealing Band continues to tour, featuring music from Mick’s past and his two solo albums, Precarious and Grand Hotel. Mick says, “the time seems right to get these great songs back on stage and performed live, after all… we have all the time in the world”. “The Mighty Rock” Mick Pealing is joined by band mate and Australian Blues icon Chris Wilson (Broderick Smiths Big Combo, Buster Brown, Ideals, Angry Anderson, The Giants) at Davey’s Hotel Frankston as part of their Sunday Soultrain sessions on Sunday 29 March. The show starts at 3pm and is a free event. For further details see daveys.com.au music arts events entertainment
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WILD AND WONDERFUL By Melissa Walsh Wylie & The Wild West (USA) will be setting The Hallam Hotel on fire on Wednesday 18 March, the coolest cowpoke going around. Wylie Gustafson is a native Montanan singer-songwriter who lives the songs he writes. With three decades of writing, recording and performing under his belt, Wylie has matured into a dynamic talent, and has become one of the few authentic voices of the West. Forget everything you hate about modern country, this guy is old-school cool without being a tired period piece. His friendly demeanor is born from his unpretentious life as a working class cow-horseman on the remote rangelands of the American high-plains. For over the last 25 years, Wylie and his band, The Wild West, have performed their refreshing blend of cowboy, swing, folk and yodeling music worldwide. Wylie’s dynamic stage presence keeps getting him invited back to venues year after year. As a seasoned singersongwriter with over a dozen nationally distributed albums under his belt, Wylie has etched his presence onto the American music scene and is the originator of the High Plains Yodeling style which evokes the loneliness of his northern Montana home. Tickets are from $27. Buy online or purchase at the venue.
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FOR ROSE ABOUT TO ROCK By Simon Mills Dirty Deeds, the world’s longest running AC/ DC Tribute Show is getting ready to ROCK the Rosebud Hotel on Easter Saturday 4 April. Formed in 1990 and currently on their 25th Anniversary Tour, Dirty Deeds still features original lead singer Alfi Rocker and has undeniably earned their reputation as one of Australia’s best tribute bands and the closest thing to a real AC/DC concert. Originally formed to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the late, great AC/DC singer Bon Scott in 1990, things went even better than expected for Dirty Deeds as one show after another was added to the schedule and before long they became one of the biggest drawcards of the Melbourne pub-rock scene, performing to large audiences everywhere. Headlining events in major towns and venues throughout Victoria, Alfi and the boys racked up large outdoor concerts such as Broadford, The Phillip Island Moto GP and the Shepparton Custom Bike & Hotrod Show to name just a few.
are common and in October 2010 the first South Australian dates were booked and Dirty Deeds delivered ROCK. At an outdoor concert in Tasmania Dirty Deeds were honoured by Australian Rock legend, Angry Anderson joining Alfi Rocker on stage together belting out the Rose Tattoo classics Bad Boy For Love and Rock & Roll Outlaw. Entering a new era, Dirty Deeds opened a new chapter when expanding their set list to include Brian Johnson classics such as Hells Bells, You Shook Me All Night Long and of course the mighty Thunderstruck. Year after year, show after show, Dirty Deeds keep on delivering the high voltage rock ’n’ roll of Australia’s greatest, and the world’s most successful rock band - AC/DC.
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CRUZE CLUB • Gary Sissons
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TIM MORRISON TO SHINE AT THE MORNINGTON CUP By Simon Mills
There are few places Tim Morrison feels more at home than on a stage, rock band settled into a groove behind him and a captive audience in front of him hanging off his every lyric. As one of the many featured artists performing at this year’s Mornington Cup, race fans are in for real treat and an exciting new Saturday format. It’s a familiar sight for fans of Tim’s previous band, popular Melbourne rockers Trial Kennedy, combined with new fans who witnessed him on hit talent show The Voice. And now it’s a sight Australian music fans can once again look forward to with the release of Shine, Tim’s first solo single. music arts events entertainment
Shine, the first of many solo tracks Tim has ready to be put down on tape, led this Melbourne boy into the studio of good friend and acclaimed rock producer Hadyn Buxton, who last worked with Tim on Trial Kennedy’s 2011 album Living Undesigned. Having written Shine on piano, Tim knew he wanted to play the instrument on the recording and the end result is a track that soars. There is urgency to the bristling keys of the intro that opens out into a gorgeous rock chorus propelled by that voice. It’s a voice honed through years of live performing and now Tim is giving it reign to tell his own stories.
“There is something extremely exhilarating about creating music on your own,” Tim says of being a solo artist. “Of having that freedom of creative control.”
don’t want to be as a musician and for that I am forever grateful. Strangely enough, my experience also taught me not to take myself too seriously,” Tim explains.
“But on the flip side you lose that joy of creating as a group. You really cannot compare the two. You love them equally but they’re just different.”
And Shine is only the beginning. It won’t be long before Tim Morrison is back in the charts and making himself right at home.
Having stepped out on his own, Tim has spent the last year writing and recording tracks here and overseas, working with a whole range of producers interested in hearing Tim develop a style all his own.
Tim along side fellow The Voice finalist Nicholas Roy and other performers including Jaime Holland, Dave Leslie (Baby Animals) and course favourites Jason Dean and Dylan Boyd make for some musical marquees at Mornington Cup Day, Saturday 28 March.
“The Voice made me realise who I do and
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360 ANNOUNCES NEW DATES FOR RETOPIA TOUR By Cameron McCullough
Acclaimed Australian rapper 360 has announced new touring dates for the rebranded national Retopia Tour this April and May. Hitting some of the best regional towns in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia across six huge weeks, the re-scheduled dates will see 360’s tour expand from 16 to a whopping 24 dates, including very special intimate shows in capital cities along the way.
Whether it’s on world festival stages or at his own headline shows, seeing 360 live is an electrifying experience, and this April and May marks an incredible chance for Australian fans to witness it up close and personal. 360 will be performing all the hits from his latest album Utopia, including, Price Of Fame (feat. Gossling), Live It Up (feat. PEZ), the game-changer Sixavelli (feat. Lunar C) and more.
meteoric rise to fame, his latest offering, the bold and passionate Utopia, is the soundscape to a young man’s life who found himself growing up and facing his demons in the public eye, dealing with the double-edged sword of fame; the perils of flying too high and the vulnerability it causes behind closed doors.
360 has confirmed that all local tour supports previously booked for regional dates are back for the ride. Rising Perth star Coin Banks and Melbourne’s Leva are main supports for the tour, with Mistress of Ceremony performing in Victoria, Kale kicking things off in all Northern NSW shows, Lee Monro x Ello C in Wollongong, and Creed Birch opening for all WA shows.
Touted as “the country’s hottest and most controversial-crossover star” by The Sydney Morning Herald, 360 has rapidly earned himself vast amounts of respect amongst the Australian public and music industry alike for bringing Australian hip hop to the forefront of the musical landscape. Following on from 2012’s Falling And Flying, the double-platinum smash album that resulted in 360’s
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Tickets on sale now for 360 - The Retopia Tour at www.360music.com.au
Mistress of Ceremony Sunday 5 April – Westernport Hotel, San Remo VIC (Easter Sunday) - with Coin Banks, LEVA and Mistress of Ceremony Thursday 7 May – Commercial Hotel, South Morang VIC - with Coin Banks and LEVA Friday 8 May – Chelsea Heights Hotel, Chelsea Heights VIC - with Coin Banks and LEVA Saturday 9 May – The Hi-Fi, Melbourne VIC with Coin Banks and LEVA
Thursday 2 April – Kay St, Traralgon VIC - with Coin Banks, LEVA and Mistress of Ceremony Friday 3 April – Whalers Hotel, Warrnambool VIC (Good Friday) - with Coin Banks, LEVA and Mistress of Ceremony Saturday 4 April – Barwon Heads Hotel, Barwon Heads VIC - with Coin Banks, LEVA and
Friday 15 May – Hallam Hotel, Hallam VIC - with LEVA Watch Sixavelli by 360 here:
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THE HIDDEN GEM…. BEACH 162 FRANKSTON’S EXOTIC PLAYGROUND FOR MUSOS AND PUNTERS ALIKE By Terri Lee Fatouros
Over the past few months I’ve heard a number of muso friends rave about a cool venue called beach 162 Restaurant in Frankston, with the talk of not only it being a beautiful place to hang out in, its also had big name artists like Geoff Achison gigging there. I went along and was so blown away by the ambience of the place that I’ve since been back a few times. I have to say beach 162 is truly a hidden gem that offers multi dimensional entertainment areas, nooks and crannies, comfy couches scattered amidst lush palms in the front and back court yards, while the back courtyard boasts an exotic bar in an atmosphere and decor you’d swear was in a glamorous resort over seas. The reason I’m mentioning beach 162, is Mariam Jamil, a dynamic and gorgeous Brazilian woman, who has called Australia her home for the past 30 years is the owner and plans to showcase some of our local and well known musicians. It is one of the coolest yet beautiful and relaxing places to be at while drinking great coffee, (amen), eating good quality food and enjoying the glamorous yet bohemian ambience. I’m in love with the place!!! For those of you lucky enough to have visited Brazil, you would realize Brazilians take their dining, music, and eating experiences very seriously. Luckily for us, this lively essence of Brazil is alive in Mariam and her love of people and willingness to entertain totally reflects her business environment. “Hospitality is my way of communicating with people. Brazilian people are very warm, we love a party and a laugh and know how to entertain, and that’s why hospitality fits in really well with my personality, my background and everything else Brazilian. On Sundays I take the afternoon off as all my staff are in place, and I socialise with people here, my patrons become friends, we enjoy the music, which for me is part of my life and beach 162 is the perfect opportunity to create a sense of friendship and decent hospitality for all that walk through my doors.” Mariam understands beach 162 is just right the way it is, and totally digs the look of pleasant surprise and amazement when people first walk in. However, the one change
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she is going to make will be letting everyone know that it soon will be the mecca of mighty fine music. With the likes of Geoff Achison, Bo Jenkins, Andrew Farrell, Moon Dance, Cameron Oates, Ripple Effect, plus heaps more great musos booked, its already becoming one of Frankston’s leading places to be entertained at. “If I can add a little bit more happiness, and, as a gift to my guests provide the music and a relaxing yet vibrant environment, which is my aim, my vision for this place, a place where everyone feels like they are home, then I have done my job.” says Mariam. With its many different environments, you can choose to luxuriate in the beer garden sipping quality coffee or wine while being shaded by swaying palms and entertained by a high quality musician. Sit around the bar amidst lush bamboo drinking a cocktail while feeling you are at a splendid holiday resort. Or choose to sit in the courtyard to make a fresh start to your day by brunching in the warm, scented sun infused leafy front courtyard peppered with colourful comfy cushions on equally comfy couches. Come the cooler months you have the Roman, Venetian or Moroccan decorated interiors to dine in. These interiors are best viewed and seen to be believed. Apparently many are choosing to hold weddings, functions, business meetings, and many other special occasion events at beach 162. The other fab thing Mariam told me was during the cooler months the outdoor areas are enclosed and have decent heaters so the music will still continue albeit hot or cold conditions prevailing. I’m totally behind Mariam’s vision of making beach 162 one of the hippest, easy going and totally entertaining place for people to come eat, drink, party and be entertained by some of our talented local musos our peninsula has to offer. beach 162 is open 7 days from 8am to 9pm, and on weekends 8am until later. Please keep an eye out for beach 162 monthly gig guide as well as their functions, events, or any other specialties the lovely Mariam chooses to explore and offer to you, her most welcomed guests.
For more info on beach 162, go to beach162. com.au or call 9783 7109 or 0412 982 523.
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HIP TO BE COUNTRY By Lachlan Bryan They say it never rains but it pours. Well, if you’re a fan of alt-country and Americana music, you’re about to get drenched, with many of the biggest names in the field heading our way over the next few months. Of course, when you’re talking about ‘this kinda music’, there are no bigger names than Emmy-Lou Harris and Rodney Crowell. The pair have been producing homespun, earthy, impeccably credible country music since the 1970s and it’s little surprise that their recent collaborations have drawn almost unanimous praise. Few thought this tour would actually make it to Australia, so their 25 June show at The Palais is almost certain to sell out. But before Emmy-Lou and Rodney get here, The Palais will play host to modern country icons The Zac Brown Band. Whilst these guys are pretty comfortable in the mainstream spotlight, they’re still cool enough to enjoy the approval of Willie Nelson and many folks in the left-of-centre Americana crowd. 31 March is the date to save and tickets might go quickly for this one too. Justin Townes Earle (son of Steve) and Pokey LaFarge represent the new breed of oldschool country and folk, and both are regular visitors to our shores. Justin plays the Yarra Hotel on Sunday, 12 April whilst Pokey gets a little closer to us Mornington Peninsula dwellers, playing the Caravan Music Club on 8 April. As usual, The Caravan has a stellar program ahead, with Kevin Welch, Dan Waters, Wayne ‘The Train’ Hancock and Charlie Parr all headed to Oakleigh’s home of great, wholesome tunes. Of all the great acts coming to town, the one I’d really like to recommend is the one you probably haven’t heard of. Her name is Kim Richey and she’s amongst the finest singers and songwriters that I have come across. Kim’s songs have been covered by the likes of Trisha Yearwood, Patty Loveless, Brooks and Dunn and The Dixie Chicks, whilst her own vocals have graced albums by Ryan Adams and Jason Isbell (just to name a couple). If your heart needs or wants warming of any sort, I recommend seeing Kim at The Melbourne Folk Club (that Carlton gig I talk about all the time) on 25 March. You won’t be sorry. Finally, I’d better mention a real international heavyweight headed our direction – the unstoppable commercial juggernaut Lady Antebellum. Whether you like pop-country or not, there’s no denying the success these guys have had in crossing over into the mainstream – their hits, including power ballad Need You Now have dominated
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country-shy commercial radio all over the world. Whilst they’re primarily here for the CMC Rocks Queensland festival, they will perform a single Melbourne show at Rod Laver Arena on 17 March. That’s it for another edition of Hip to Be Country – albeit one with a very international flavor. Stay tuned next month when I turn my focus to some exciting local artists that you should get out and see. Lachlan Bryan is primarily a singersongwriter. His third album Black Coffee won bunch of awards in 2014 and his new one is on the way. Lachlan moonlights as a gifted observer and music journalist, writing monthly for Mint Magazine on all things folk, country, bluegrass. If you’ve got a new release, upcoming show or you’d like to get in touch with Lachlan, drop him a line at country@mintmagazine.com.au Top: Pokey LaFarge will play the Caravan Music Club on 8 April. Right: Kim Richey will play the Melbourne Folk Club on 25 March. bayside & mornington peninsula
BLUES ILLUSTRATED By Greg Fisher
LAZY EYE BAND
This year’s Chain awards were presented at the Australian Blues Music Festival in Goulburn. These national awards (named after the legendary blues band Chain) recognise outstanding achievement and are the highest accolade awarded to blues musicians in Australia. This year the Chain Group of the Year award was presented to the Adelaide based Blues trio Lazy Eye (pictured). This is a well-deserved outcome for an extremely talented and hard working band. Lazy Eye, who formed in 2011, are beginning to reap the rewards for all their hard work. This Chain award follows on from their Blues Artist of the Year award at the Fowlers Live Music Awards and the Most Outstanding Group award at the South Australian Blues and Roots Awards. After covering some 200,000km on the road and now onto their third band van, Lazy Eye perform at festivals all across the country. Having just recently completed a tour of the Mornington Peninsula with a standout performance at the Blues at the Briars festival, the band was quickly on the road
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again to the Australian Blues Music Festival in Goulburn and then backing up with the Bruthen Blues Festival. In March last year, Lazy Eye released their third album House of Trouble, watching it climb to number 3 on the Australian Blues & Roots Airplay Chart and now some ten months later House of Trouble is still holding the number 3 position on the chart. I expect the fan base of this talented trio will continue to grow in 2015 and with the imminent release of their forth album Single Malt Blues (18 April) there will many more kilometres to cover. Their next tour in support of the new album will begin on 22 May at Blues on Broadbeach at the Gold Coast. Lazy Eye is a Hammond organ orientated trio featuring singer songwriter Evan Whetter (vocals, organ and harmonica), Erica Graf (guitar) and Mario Marino (drums). Check out this recent performance from the 2015 Blues at The Briars festival right here on our peninsula last month:
SAFARI MOTEL Safari Motel, already a powerhouse on the Melbourne Blues scene is having a breakout year. Recently the addition of guitarist Dean James has bolstered their already impressive repertoire and a plethora of guest radio appearances and regularly headlining at Blues clubs and venues around the state has had the band extremely busy. On the horizon, you will find some big festival appearances planned for Safari Motel including the Motor City Music Festival in Geelong, the Echuca Blues festival and some regular Queenscliff Blues Train shows. Sales of their Live at the Soundbar album have been remarkable and the first pressing has now completely sold out. Check your local gig guide for a Safari Motel show near you.
BLUES AT THE BRIARS Now in its third year, the Blues at the Briars again delivered in spades. The Briars Homestead at Mt Martha was the perfect venue for a great day of live outdoor Blues music. A superb mix of acts on the day entertained the patrons from 11am to
11pm. Hat Fitz and Cara, Blue Heat and the Lachy Doley Group each performed standout shows across the day. If ever you have the opportunity to catch one of these bands live, don’t miss it. Check out this great live performance from the Lachy Doley Group:
PENINSULA BLUES CLUB The Peninsula Blues Club presents live music on the second Sunday of each month at the Frankston Bowling Club, 64 Yuillie Steet (Cnr Yuille & William St) Frankston South. Sunday 8 March will feature Mike Elrington who has just returned from his recent tour of the UK. Doors open at 6pm. Until next month, let’s keep the blues alive and support our local artists. If you know of something happening in the Blues world please drop Greg a line at: bluesillustrated@ gmail.com or www.facebook.com/ GregFisherBluesIllustrated. Greg can also be heard on Thursdays evenings between 10 pm-1am on 88.3 Southern FM as the host of the all Australian BLUES ILLUSTRATED show.
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THOUSANDS COME OUT TO EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY Mordialloc Food, Wine & Music Festival Crowds of around 40,000 enjoyed an actionpacked weekend at the annual Mordialloc Food, Wine & Music Festival. A massive line-up of musicians – headlined by breakthrough indie rock band Kingswood on Saturday and Aussie music legend Russell Morris on Sunday – drew young and old alike to the two day event at Mordialloc’s Peter Scullin Reserve. The festival featured non-stop music across three stages, roving performers, chef demonstrations, gourmet food and wine stalls, rides, children’s activities and more. “Mordialloc Fine Food, Wine and Music Festival is our most well-attended event in Kingston’s season of festivals.” Kingston’s Mayor Geoff Gledhill said. “It is renowned for attracting legendary musicians, up-and-coming bands, top chefs and a mouth-watering selection of gourmet food, regionally-made wines and boutique beers,” “This year’s event was a roaring success and a great day out enjoyed by thousands of people.” The Mordialloc Food, Wine and Music Festival was presented by the City of Kingston and sponsored by Bank of Melbourne and Quest.
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CLASSIC CUTS In May 1971, a new Aussie band from Melbourne exploded onto the music scene with their massive hit Eagle Rock which would go on to become one of Australia’s true anthems.
In 1969 the four members got together and formed a band with the curious name Sons of a Vegetal Mother. Daddy Cool was an offshoot intended as a bit of light relief for the band to indulge in some of their favourite 50s songs, and the audiences loved it.
The band was called Daddy Cool which consisted of vocalist and guitarist Ross Wilson, with Gary Young on drums and Wayne Duncan on bass and featured Melbourne’s legendary lead guitarist Ross Hannaford.
Two months after the album release came the second single from the album Come Back Again (also written by Wilson) which went to number 3 in the charts.
Daddy Cool’s style was fresh in a strange kind of way. Their formula was to inject energy and excitement into fifties doo wop songs with tongue planted firmly in cheek. Hannaford’s image would leave no doubt as to the fun they were having with this band, he even wore a cap with a propeller on top. Two months after the release of Eagle Rock they launched their massive debut album Daddy Who? Daddy Cool. The album went to number one all around the country selling over 100,000 copies
Other tracks on the album written by Wilson include the wild rocker At The Rockhouse which features some really nice 50s rock style sax. earning Gold record status within the first month. Hannaford and Wilson had previously played together in The Pink Finks and Party Machine in the early 60s. Young and Duncan had played in bands such as The Rondells who backed many artists such as Bobby & Laurie.
MISSED THE MARK But the world is made up not only of the brilliant and the average but the downright dreadful too. And whilst you may be forgotten for being ordinary, being awful could well make you immortal. Particularly if you produce an album regarded as one of the worst of all time.
The Shaggs were a band consisting of three sisters: Betty, Dorothy and Helen Wiggin. They were all teenagers when their father,
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Zoop Bop Cadillac is a slow full-on doo wop song that sounds like it was written back in that era. Blind Date is almost your typical school days romance gone wrong, but in this case it goes wrong the minute they meet. The guy soon gets a cab to take her home but decides to get a bit busy on the way… now all he has is a broken jaw and shattered dreams.
the delightfully named Austin Wiggin Junior, lumped them together to form the group. He did so not as punishment for failing to take the bins out but because he had a vision; one that involved his girls becoming a successful and renown musical group. This, he believed, would be his ticket to fame and fortune. Or, better yet, earn him enough money to buy a larger trailer home. Austin bought the instruments and after a surprisingly short period of time decided that it was time to ‘cut’ a record. And so it was that the family packed up the trailer and drove through the snow to a recording studio.
Bom Bom is the only track written by both Hannaford and Wilson. An up-tempo song which was always popular on the dance floor, a real foot tapper. The rest of the tracks are cover versions done in typical Daddy Cool style. Songs such as Cherry Pie which was originally a hit for Marvin and Johnny in 1954 and Good Rockin’ Daddy written by Joe Josea and Richard Berry which was originally a hit for Etta James in 1955. Guided Missile was written by an Air Force sergeant major by the name of Alfred Gaitwood. He began writing songs in his spare time and in 1956 he wrote and recorded this song with a band called The Cuff Links. Finally, the inclusion of a Chuck Berry song completes the album. Performed in typical Daddy Cool’s unmistakable style, School Days is one of the many gems on the album. This album is cool ... Daddy Cool still rocks off!!
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Only Dorothy dared suggest that maybe they didn’t have enough songs just yet. Needless to say, Austin disagreed and kept on driving. As Betty, Dorothy and Anne loaded the instruments out of the car, Austin Wiggin bragged to the recording engineer that he wanted to catch the girls on tape “while they were hot”. How drastically he failed. A keener eye might have regarded the snow as something as a metaphor in this regard.
We all want to do well. We want to have our work respected, if not admired. But it can’t be that way for all of us. For every Mozart or Beethoven, there were hundreds of guys trying just as hard who produced nothing that stood the test of time. Such is the price of being average, I guess.
With music being the highly subjective medium that it is, how can you determine which recording is a dud for the ages? Do you base it on musicianship? (Be afraid, Kajagoogoo.) Do you base it on taste? (So long, Michael Bolton.) Or do you give up using a criteria altogether and give the honour straight to One Direction? Like so many things in life, it’s not just one factor but how they all interact that make something truly memorable. And it was a unique mix of factors that gave the world The Shaggs.
By Ray McGrotty (Record City)
It seems that Dorothy was right. What followed was three girls who had no idea how to tune their instruments let alone play them being forced to try and make an album. Put kindly, they struggled. But despite the telltale signs such as the ears of the recording engineer beginning to bleed, their father remained convinced that they would soon be superstars. In 1969, the modestly titled Philosophy of the World appeared and it largely went unnoticed. The songs included My Pal Foot Foot, That Little Sports Car and the plaintive Why Do I Feel?. It also included a track entitled What Are Parents? when perhaps a more appropriate question might have been What Kind of Parents Would Force Their Kids to Make Such an Appalling Record?. It was the middle of the summer of love
and, as it turns out, no one had more love to give than The Shaggs. At least that’s what the liner notes suggested. A small sample is included below: ‘The Shaggs are real, pure, unaffected by outside influences..... The Shaggs love you and love to perform for you. You may love their music or you may not, but at last you can listen to artists who are real.’ Sadly, the dreams of Austin Wiggin Junior were to go unrealised. The album sank without a trace but, despite this, the girls were forced to soldier on. That is until Austin Wiggin Junior passed away, after which The Shaggs quietly disbanded. And although much of my own musical work sounds a lot like Philosophy of the World, at least The Shaggs were the genuine article. Just not a very good article, as it turns out. Frank Zappa, contrary creature that he was, named Philosophy of the World as one of his all-time favourite records. Nice try, Frank. That said, he did hang out a lot with Captain Beefheart, so I guess anything’s possible. But whilst The Shaggs weren’t very good, they undoubtedly excelled at not being very good. And that, as much as anything, is a good reason to remember them. bayside & mornington peninsula
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ED SHEERAN CRASHES A STREET PARTY Who needs an invite when you’ve got a guitar? Ed Sheeran turns up and makes it a street party to remember!
81 rolls of gaffer tape If anybody wants any of this stuff, just let me know. Yours in Rock, Nigel Morton Dear Mint Magazine, While we don’t want to seem ungrateful that you volunteered to organise our latest business breakfast, there were a few issues we would like to iron out before the next power-networking event. The nature of these breakfasts is to sit down and network people on your table. To have these tables removed in lieu of what you referred to as “mosh pit” informal, was not in the spirit of the morning.
ARCADE FIRE TAKE TO THE STREET The Arcade Fire Play An ‘Unplugged’ Version Of ‘Wake Up’ After A Gig At St John’s Church In Westminster, London, 29/01/07
Also, the excessive use of smoke machines during the event did not “add to the vibe” at all. The “You stage dive and you’re out” signs plastering the front of the stage, and menacing bouncers staring at the attending business people was probably not fitting for our breakfasts. Finally, having our guest speaker, Nigel Tompkins lowered onto the stage in a harness was frightening not only to Mr Tompkins, but the entire gathered business community.
LENNY KRAVITZ JOINS IN WITH THE CHOIR Sitting on a terrace having a quiet drink, Lenny Kravitz hears a familiar tune. He goes and checks it out, and helps them out with it.
Please revert to the previous format for our next event. Yours in business, Mary Hensbery – Peninsula Powerful Business Network Dear Mint Magazine, As you may be aware from recent media reports, there was a significant landslip at Olivers Hill on Monday 23 February. My geotechnical firm has been engaged to investigate the cause with the view to stopping further landslips. Preliminary investigations have discovered vibrations in the subsoil, following a fault-line leading directly to your offices. One of my apprentices held his smartphone to the landslip with Shazaam, and it identified the song as being War Pigs by Black Sabbath. Could you please turn your stereo down considerably to prevent Olivers Hill sliding into the bay. Regards, George Nicolas
BIGGIE SMALLS FREESTYLES ON A BROOKLYN CORNER Seventeen year old Christopher Wallace freestyles on the street. He went on to become Biggie Smalls and the The Notoriuous BIG before being shot in 1997.
TWO GUYS BUST IT OUT ON A NEW YOUR SUBWAY TRAIN So, these guys might not be famous, and they might have known each other all along, but it is still a great performance, all in the confines of a crowded New York train
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THE FIFTH ELEMENT By Melissa Walsh it to sauces and broths. It is not a specific flavour you will recognise but it is distinct because of its enhancement of a dish.”
Mark Poulter sure knows how to create delicious cuisine, and his wife Cherie understands the importance of providing a friendly, welcoming environment for guests. That’s probably why the couple’s Veraison Restaurant at Bluestone Lane Vineyard in Merricks North has been number 1 on TripAdvisor for two years in a row. “Our menu is based on French influence as in all cooking French is the basic foundation. Over the past few years we have been introducing different themes. Last year we created dishes with an Italian slant and this season it will be Asian-inspired,” says Mark, who is particularly keen to incorporate umami into his dishes. “Umami is a relatively new ingredient in Australia but has been in Japan for 500 years. It comes from dried seaweed and is the fifth flavour,” explains Mark, “the other four flavours being sweet, sour, salty and bitter.” Mark says that creating the perfect dish is
As with all of Mark’s ingredients, he only chooses the best from each region, whether local, interstate or international.
all about balance. “It’s about balancing the perfect flavours and this is the whole basis of cooking. Tastebuds work in such a way that if you balance your food you can please all tastes. It’s about flavour pairing and balance to create the perfect dish,” says Mark, who has been a chef for 28 years.
“Certain places produce the best ingredients and we will not accept second best, which is why we import our umami from Japan, our icecream ingredients from Italy, our fresh fish and vegetables from the peninsula, and some items from interstate like Tasmanian salmon,” he says. Veraison’s new menu will include produce now in season, and the best pickings from each area.
Like any food connoisseur, Mark explains umami poetically.
“This season, asparagus is flourishing and of excellent quality so I will definitely be using this in my dishes.”
“Umami is like fulfillment. It fills out everything and naturally enhances other flavours. We make stocks out of it, and add
Mark also uses authentic soy sauce from Japan, stored in 100-year-old barrels, and kombu from the north island of Hokkaido.
Heritage Tavern & Restaurant
There is real sense of family at the Heritage Tavern as our customers celebrate children’s birthdays, weddings, special occasions and sometimes wakes. Our chefs have outshone themselves this summer and we are so proud of the food going out to our customers. It is reasonably priced and people should generally find that it represents good value for money. Our philosophy is no matter what we are making; let’s do it the best way we can. To that end our chefs make
all the breads and pizza bases in house. Much of our meat and vegetables are sourced locally and while we could probably serve more people on a weekend, we’ve found a level where we can maintain that fine balance between quantity and quality. Call in during the week for a Tradie Lunch, Catch up with friends and family on Wed night with 2 courses for $25, call in on Tuesday for some fun with 888 Poker and don’t forget to register for the footy tipping.
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GRAZE THE BAYS – LAND AND SEA By Dianne Baxter Mornington Peninsula is environmentally unique; it has over 190 km of diverse coastline; which is approximately 10 per cent of Victoria’s total, encasing the majority of 700 square kilometres of historic, scenic and diverse landscapes.
wine matching degustation dinner. (All tickets for these via the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival website). Whilst this year’s inaugural event predominantly encompasses our food and beverage assets there is a marine prominence that will entertain and educate.
‘Our Peninsula’ is so special that it was recently voted in the ‘National Geographic worldwide top 20 tours – 2015’. The summary reads ‘eat, drink, play, repeat’.
The stunning, historic and beautiful Morning Star Estate in Mount Eliza is the setting for Graze the Bays. Locals at this event include Mornington Peninsula Brewery, local wineries such as Crittenden and Bluestone Lane, and a wealth of other, sometimes lesser-known stallholders. Graze, as a participant in the MFWF, is all about ‘regional and discover something new’.
The land is well recognised for quality produce and products, with many events and festivals acknowledging the variety and quality of fresh local foods and beverages. What is lesser celebrated is our world class marine culture, which includes recreation, tourism and food businesses amongst others. Graze the Bays – Land and Sea is participating in the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (MFWF). MFWF is an iconic event that has been celebrating local people and products for 25 years. This year heralds a push to further recognise non-metropolitan areas and their assets, with this year’s theme being ‘discover something new’ and ‘regional’. Graze the Bays is just that. Graze the Bays however is not just about ‘eat and drink’, there is also ‘play and repeat’. Graze embraces the world-class marine culture that we have, and the people and businesses that ensure that we have many sustainable recreational and lifestyle options within the maritime sector. This festival is brought to you by the Mornington Peninsula Marine Alliance, which in future years aims to “grow the interest and engagement of the marine business aspects in this festival, for example, Savage Seas Adventures is a great example of the link between the Bays and the BBQ” Graze the Bays is a new showcase for local Peninsula products that demonstrates the quality goods and talent of the people who create and sustain their businesses through their excellent products and services. Our Port Phillip Bay mussel growers have joined forces to bring this delicious mollusc to you with other local seafood, The Australian Seafood Show and Savage Seas (both Foxtel shows) are supporting this exciting new event and will play major roles in entertaining on the Graze live stage. Masterclasses by local outstanding wineries, a brewery and a distillery are taking place, and our host venue, Morning Star Estate is putting on a
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And remember; eat, drink, play, repeat. There are many other people that have made this festival a reality – the support from local businesses and individuals has been fantastic; the Graze live stage cooking facilities have been donated by Masters, as are two of the kids’ activities, including ‘I-Create’. Other valued sponsors include Mornington Peninsula Shire, Mornington Peninsula News Group, Sealite, Hockingstuart, Mornington Honda and Holden, Hart Marine, Searoad ferries, Bendigo Bank, Pete’s Kitchen and many more. This mix of interests demonstrates the Peninsula’s readiness for a new event, one that is close to home and supports the locals, one that acknowledges the wealth of facets and assets that our coastlines and waters offer. According to dictionary.com Graze is an informal word. ‘To eat small portions of food, as an appetiser or the like, in place of a full sized meal or to snack during the course of the day in place of regular meals’. Why not Graze at Graze, we catch and cook local product - it tastes so much better! The vines may be losing their leaves, but the talent and foods of our producers has not dropped, so whether you want mussels, or a host of other food options, beer, cider or to try a new wine, Graze has something to offer. A live Chef’s stage, kids activities, masterclasses and of course great Bay views, Graze has it covered. Graze the Bays – Land and Sea, Morning Star Estate, Mount Eliza, 15 March, 10am – 4pm www.grazethebays.com.au bayside & mornington peninsula
PHOTOGRAPHERS CALL UP FOR LENS MIST AWARDS By Anrea Loiuse Thomas
Celebrating the splendour of Port Phillip Bay, Kingston Council’s Lens Mist Photography Award and Exhibition calls out to photographers from as young as three years old to capture an image that personifies the boundless beauty of its beaches, sea and skies. Photographers answered the call and their varied works will be on display from Wednesday 18 March to Tuesday 28 April at G1 Gallery, Kingston Arts Centre, Moorabbin. www.kingstonarts.com.au
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THE ECUADORIAN CONNECTION By Andrea Louise Thomas Ecuadorian-born artist Jesus Moreta creates art embedded with story. Commenting on global pollution, human encroachment and modern technology, his paintings are colourful, complex and filled with evocative detail. His wire and paper mache figures are stylistically simpler, but have a grace and beauty all their own. He also makes fascinating masks using unconventional materials.
she was travelling through Ecuador, which is how he came to be in Melbourne. In a nod to his adopted home, his newer paintings have a small figure of a person in the form of the Eureka tower engaged in every day activities. What he misses most about village life in Ecuador is that everyone knew each other and socialised across generations, which is impossible in a big city.
Born in Otavalo, a small city nestled between two mountains in the Ecuadorian Andes, Moreta saw first hand the effects of human encroachment as cities grew up toward the mountains wiping out the forests in their wake. The traditional farming economy changed, as young people moved away from the fields of their ancestors to study and work in big cities.
At heart, his art is about selfexpression, but he said, “ I want people to think about what is behind the painting. I like to have meaning in my paintings.” Moreta is most passionate about what he calls the ‘invisible enemy’. He feels people don’t take enough notice of pollution and the harm caused by mobile technology. His concerns feature prominently in many of his paintings. Have a really close look. It’s amazing how much there is to see.
Raised by a strict Catholic father and a more liberal mindedCatholic mother, as a child Moreta was expected to go to church. In his later teens his vision of ‘God’ shifted from a conventional view to a belief in the majesty of the natural world, evident in his paintings. He met his partner Karen when
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Find Moreta’s Conexion paintings in the Frankston Arts Centre Atrium, his wire and paper mache sculptures in the FAC foyer glass cabinets and his masks in Cube 37 Gallery until 28 March.
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CASTINGS SUCCESS By Andrea Louise Thomas Melbourne casting agent Michelle Quin’s sets the scene for success placing screen actors of all ages in television, commercials and feature film roles. Her clients are at ease because she always finds the right talent for the job. Having relocated from Melbourne to the Mornington Peninsula, Quin is gearing up local kids for screen success offering classes on acting and auditioning skills where children aged seven to thirteen will leave her workshops with a scene on USB and ready to find work. Contact Michelle on 0418 395 329 or www. thecastingcouch.com.au to find out when her next workshops will be offered.
RESTAURANT GALLERY SPACE The Continental Hotel Sorrento The Continental Hotel in Sorrento has been displaying art works on the walls of its restaurant for over 15 years. The casual hanging space makes for a unique dining experience with three different exhibitions being hung every year. The current exhibition on display is ‘Mini Solo Shows ‘15’. Eight artists have been selected from the current artist pool and each artist is given a large area each to showcase their
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works. Pictures shown are from two of the current artists on display - Rosie Barber and Carol Anne Palfrey. Tuesday night is Local’s Night with all meals $18.90 or less, and our popular Thursday Steak Night is only $16.90 – bookings are recommended. Come down and enjoy a meal with us at the Continental Hotel while you view the beautiful art on the walls. If you are an artist and would like to get
involved in the exhibitions at the Continental Hotel please email the Art Curator Stahle Spencer at sspencerconti@gmail.com Continental Hotel, 1-21 Ocean Beach Rd Sorrento. Call 5984 2201. www.continentalhotel.com.au info@continentalhotel.com.au
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MY LATIN HEART Frankston Arts Centre
Expect an evening of sumptuous song, stunning strings and tantalising tango, when internationally acclaimed baritone José Carbó along with brilliant classical guitarists Slava and Leonard Grigoryan present My Latin Heart. José Carbó’s album My Latin Heart shot to number 1 on the Limelight Classical Music Charts in 2013 and was nominated for Classical Record of the Year at the ARIA Awards.
Now this lush collection of Latin American songs come to life on stage as José Carbó, with the Grigoryans performs the songs given to him by his grandfather, Donato, back in Argentina and soulful classics from the heart of Latin America including Lara’s Granada, Piazzolla’s Ave Maria and Oblivion, as well as brilliant tangos such as Caminito, Mi Buenos Aires Querido and Adiós.
with the vibrant music and culture of Latin America runs deep. At an early age he studied under the tutelage of Thais Taras, Arax Mansourian and Margaret Baker Genovesi in Rome, made his European debut in Italy at the Teatro dell’ Opera di Roma and performs regularly with Opera Australia and the major orchestras, praised for his soulful interpretations and fierce technique.
José Carbó was born in Argentina of Spanish and Italian descent and his connection
Speaking of the musical collaboration with the Grigoryans, José says “We spent so long
together working on the songs before we went into the studio to record them... The three of us have a great simpatico. Sitting down together in front of an audience to perform these songs that we all love is going to be extremely satisfying.” Jose has performed in Australia many times but this will be his first visit to Frankston. My Latin Heart is part of the Ventana Fiesta, 26 March at 8pm. Tickets: 03 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au
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MY LATIN HEART José Carbó with Slava and Leonard Grigoryan Thursday 26 March, 8pm Internationally-acclaimed baritone José Carbó is joined by classical guitarists Slava and Leonard Grigoryan for an evening of highly passionate tango and stunning strings. José will recreate the songs from sheet music given to him by his Argentinian grandfather, Donato, culminating in a sensuous collection of Latin American songs. Tickets: Member $44, Full $49, Conc $46, U30 $30, Group 10+ $46 Duration: 100 minutes, including interval
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SCULPTURAL JOURNEY By Andrea Louise Thomas One of Australia’s most successful and important sculptors Melburnian Geoffrey Bartlett makes spatially complex abstract sculptures that reflect on the events in his life. Exhibition 280205 highlights work created over the past forty years charting personal peaks and valleys. “My sculptures are a diary,” he explained. Exhibition title 280205 is emotionally charged because it’s the date his wife died while travelling in Africa. His work is constantly evolving as he follows the impulses and
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events that inform his visual narrative. Bartlett expresses tension and balance, interaction of opposites, physical and emotional, organic and inorganic using different materials, such as copper, rivets, bronze and timber to create a unified whole in unexpected ways.
Cinderella (13th March) Lily James, Hayley Atwell, Helena Bonham Carter, Richard Madden
Danny Collins (20th March) Melissa Benoist, Al Pacino, Jennifer Garner, Josh Peck
See 280205 on display until Sunday 17 May at McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery, 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin. Entry by donation. www.mcclellandgallery.com
Run All Night (13th March) Genesis Rodriguez, Liam Neeson, Joel Kinnaman, Vincent D’Onofrio
Spring (20th March) Lou Taylor Pucci, Nadia Hilker, Vanessa Bednar, Shane Brady
It Follows (13th March) Linda Boston, Caitlin Burt, Heather Fairbanks, Aldante Foster
Get Hard (27th March) Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, Alison Brie, Mariana Paola Vicente
Shaun The Sheep Movie (19th March)
Home (27th March) Jim Parsons, Rihanna, Steve Martin, Jennifer Lopez
Insurgent (20th March) Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Theo James, Miles Teller
Serena (27th March) Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Sam Reid, Rhys Ifans
The Gunman (20th March) Sean Penn, Idris Elba, Javier Bardem, Ray Winstone
While We’re Young (27th March) Naomi Watts, Amanda Seyfried, Ben Stiller, Adam Driver
Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter (20th March) Rinko Kikuchi, Nobuyuki Katsube, Shirley Venard, David Zellner
Spongebob Squarepants Movie: Sponge Out Of Water (27th March)
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FIRST PLACE FILMMAKER By Andrea Louise Thomas It’s not every day that one meets an awardwinning filmmaker, but more remarkable still when that filmmaker is a 16-year old high school student. Liam Kelly, in Year 11 at Padua Secondary College won the 2015 Peninsula Short Film Festival’s Woodleigh School Emerging Filmmaker Award for his innovative silent film, Drawn. The film was shot in Melbourne, edited and produced with the help of friends in only four days just in time for the December deadline. Drawn is a film about a young man in a dead end job who longs for love. In his world people find love by drawing lines across walls in a chase where only one person can see that line and meet it. While this film was shot in black and white, Kelly’s schoolmate, IT and special effects whiz kid Dylan Larsen, digitally inserted two coloured lines during post-production that are the linking point and crowning glory of this excellent short film. Drawn was also short listed for The Projects Short Film Festival in Sydney. Kelly worked on another film aired at The Peninsula Short Film Festival called The Decision. Actor Steve Bastoni received funding from the Mornington Peninsula Shire to create a film addressing the problem of binge drinking on the peninsula. This project gave Kelly a chance to work with professionals in all aspects of filmmaking, an invaluable experience. He is already working on his next script for this year’s Tropfest Australia, the world’s largest short film festival where he’ll be competing with filmmakers from around the world. Originally Kelly wanted to be an audio engineer. A musician from the age of four, he plays piano, guitar and drums, but his interest in filmmaking was sparked when his Dad gave him his old video camera - a moment that changed everything. Having spent a few years studying drama and doing theatre sports at school, he also has the added advantage of understanding the actor’s perspective, which helps with directing. His advice to young filmmakers is: “Pick up a camera and make the film. The more you put if off, the less likely you are to make it.”. He has found the Australian film industry very supportive of young filmmakers. Industry professionals are keen to share their knowledge. It’s how the reels keep turning. Quoting an expression he learned from his Dad and uses frequently, “Bite off more than you can chew and chew like hell!” Follow Liam’s journey at liamkellyfilm.com
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CULTURAL IMMERSION By Andrea Louise Thomas Ventana is Frankston’s most colourful festival of arts and culture showcasing the stories, music, sport, dance, food and film and visual arts of Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese cultures. This annual festival gives authentic insights into the amazing cultural diversity these countries. Covering an entire month, the festival offers events and activities for all ages: bilingual storytelling, interactive art installations, exhibitions, craft and costume displays, theatre and a film festival. Every year Ventana focuses on a different aspect of cultural fusion. This year’s festival celebrates Afro and Asian influences. Ventana’s Street Fiesta is a festival highlight. The day starts at the beach where the ‘Queen of the Sea’ procession features dancers in spectacularly elaborate costumes shimmying to the beat of steel drums. It looks as if Brazil’s Carnival has come to Frankston as they wind their way up to the city centre. Multicultural dance and music continue into the evening with street bazaar for shopping, food and drink stalls too. Enjoy the Ventana Fiesta Saturday 14 March from 11.45am starting at the beach Playne Street to Wells Street plaza for the official festival opening. The party continues until 8pm. Festival details: frankston.vic.gov.au
ART FOR EASTER By Andrea Louise Thomas Over Easter week the Southern Peninsula Arts Centre is converted into a snazzy purpose-built art gallery for the annual Mornington Peninsula Art Show exhibiting fine photography, quality printmaking and superb original paintings. Many generous art prizes are up for grabs thanks to the support of local businesses, Bendigo Bank and the Mornington Peninsula Shire so the standard of art in this show is very high. Most importantly, money raised goes to support students at Rosebud Secondary College through pastoral care, outdoor education, students at risk and breakfast club programs. Opening Night is Wednesday 1 April from 7pm ($20 door/$15 prepaid). Show continues Thursday 2 April to Monday 6 April from 10am to 5pm (except Friday opening at 11am, and Monday closing at 2pm) ($5) at Southern Peninsula Arts Centre, 245 Eastbourne Road, Rosebud. www.mpasartshow.com music arts events entertainment
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