Eastside Radio’s Album Of The Week: 11 Apr – 18 Apr

Eastside Radio’s Album Of The Week is Citizen John by Joe Camilleri & The Black Sorrows on the Bloodlines Label. Joe Camilleri’s 21st album with The Black Sorrows, Citizen John, has debuted at #11 on the ARIA Chart. Not stopping there, the album hit #2 on the AIR Chart, and was the third highest-selling physical […]

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REVIEW: Living Blues Legend Keb’ Mo’ Plays Factory Theatre

Keb’ Mo’ @ Factory Theatre. Marrickville, Tuesday 16 April 2019 Reviewed by Paula Towers Renowned as one of America’s greatest living blues artists, Keb’ Mo’ [from his original name Kevin Moore] is a singer, guitarist, and songwriter and has won four Grammy Awards. The latest Grammy was awarded in 2018 for TajMo, his collaborative album […]

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Local Hero: Community Cat Carers to the Rescue

Though you won’t find dogs running around Sydney’s streets causing havoc – you will find cats because, by legislation, they’re free to roam. “The cats in the urban environment are there because of irresponsible pet owners,” reports Community Cat Carers president Michael Goldberg. “It’s not the cats’ problem – they’re just in the wrong place […]

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Wooly’s Wheels: Sydney’s One-Stop Bicycle Shop

Steering a small business through 40 years of successful trading is noteworthy – particularly these days! Behind this leading Sydney shop, popular local Michael ‘Wooly’ Kamahl is the driving force. As well as Michael’s nickname referencing a ’70s hairstyle he once sported, the current store site is the same location of his first retail space in […]

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Back To The Future. Get The Picture? Profile of Photographer Adrian Cook

A listener of Eastside FM for over 15 years, renowned Sydney photographer Adrian Cook has always been a strong supporter: “I’m a big fan of music and have always found that Eastside has a good selection of music; I think it’s a really great little station. I like the fact there’s no ads, or what […]

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Walter Trout: Stellar Performer at Bluesfest 2018

  For over five decades, American blues guitarist, songwriter and singer Walter Trout has performed to adoring fans and was another music stalwart warmly welcomed at the impressive 2018 Bluesfest line-up held at Byron Bay over Easter. Late last year, Trout released his latest, and 26th album, featuring 14 A-list music stars, featuring an original track for each. Featured […]

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Bluesfest 2018 Music Highlights

Eastside FM volunteer Paula Towers was one of thousands who attended this year’s Bluesfest musical feast held over Easter at Byron Bay. She outlines some highlights. CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers Image: Marc Stapelberg Ageless Nile Rodgers – at 65 years young and having survived two battles with cancer – burns up the dance floor with the energy of […]

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