Lisa Fischer & The Grand Baton @ Concourse Concert Hall Chatswood Reviewed by Chris Zinn Such is the fate of a backing singer that in 1991 Lisa Fischer brought out her so far sole CD in the magnificent shape of So Intense. The title held firm almost 30 years later in her exquisite renderings in […]
A little magpie is blown from her nest. She lands on the edge of a suburban oval. All she can remember is something she heard, something big and beautiful… Mimi’s Symphony is a new orchestral story for Australian children. Join writer and narrator Justine Clarke and composer and conductor George Ellis as they take you […]
Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week is Philantropiques by Guts, released on the Heavenly Sweetness label. Originally working as a producer and beat-maker, Guts first love was hip hop which saw him focus on the U.S – particularly artists coming out of New York. In 2014 Guts opened up his musical taste and world view […]
Read More… from Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week: 6 June – 12 June
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My name is Dana Hazell and for my year 10 work experience I was lucky enough to be accepted into Eastside Radio. I get to spend five days here living as though I, myself, am one of the many wonderful interns, volunteers or workers that help keep this station running. Radio has always fascinated me, […]
As people migrated from the Middle East and North Africa to Europe ans USA their music gradually changed the sound of their host’s music. Jazz has always sought new and fertile ground for improvisation and Middle Eastern music has recently relished the freedom provided by the West. Due to popular demand, FJD will be presenting […]
Australian botanist and artist Cheralyn Darcey brings her love of nature and magic together in her beautifully illustrated books, The Book of Faerie Spells and The Book of Tree Spells. Cheralyn’s books invite us to share in the magick and enrich our lives: with happiness, balance and inspiration from Faerie spells; and with the support, strength and […]
Billie McCarthy – Live @ Lazy Bones Lunge, Marrickville 28 May 2019 Reviewed by Bibi of Queer For Your Ears Every time she plays live, Billie McCarthy digs deep and delivers. And the original songs in her set are always the best, laced with acerbic, right-on lyrics that land, written on arrangements that are simple, […]
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An afternoon of feel-good funk, soul, disco, live reggae and roots vibrations. At a Secret Disco Dance Floor (the venue will be be released to ticket holders) Featuring (Sydney 6 Piece) Funk Powerhouse THE BIG ILCH + THE STRIDES (live) | 8-Piece Afro-beat, Roots powerhouse with special guests and DJ support from Soul of Sydney DJ’s and friends. Plus Soul Train and Positive Party vibes by Soul […]
Read More… from Soul of Sydney ‘Vivid Afternoon Special’ ft. The Strides
When the Beatles moved to psychedelic rock and Dylan went electric, Van Morrison hired New York’s finest jazz musicians and recorded two of the classic albums of that golden era —Astral Weeks and Moondance. Both albums had enormous impact on aspiring musicians and singers around the world; Vince Jones was one of them. A remarkable interpreter, […]
Read More… from Van Morrison Masterpieces: Vince Jones and The Astral Orchestra
Bondi Feast brings comedy, theatre, cabaret & circus to Bondi Pavilion this winter A veritable feast of contemporary circus, dazzling burlesque, side-splitting comedy and genre-bending theatre returns to Bondi Pavilion on 9 to 20 July 2019 for Bondi Feast. Bondi Feast features more than 40 shows, starring performers from all over Australia and our first […]