Hello out there in the radioland, Trumpeter Roy Hargrove died last week at the tragically-young age of 49, from substance abuse-related system failure. This Saturday I plan to do a two hour special on the music with which he left us. A master of all areas of black music including modern jazz, dance, rap, cuban, big band […]
Award-winning songwriter Keppie Coutts presents ‘The Mysteries of Mad River: A Swamp-Folk Operetta’, an eccentric, Freudian, and sparkling piece of musical theatre, that is one-part cabaret, one-part murder mystery. ‘The Mysteries of Mad River’ revolves around the character of a lovable (but deranged) primary school teacher, singing her way through a town cursed with disappearing […]
Read More… from Keppie Coutts – The Mysteries of Mad River: A Swamp-Folk Operetta
Ed Lippmann continues with Technology and Architecture at 10:40 am. This week, in Part 4, the topic is the Industrial Revolution My special guest at 11:00 am is Fran Dorey, Exhibitions Co-ordinator at the Australian Museum, talking about Whales/Tohora, a new exhibition. Although we know a lot about whales, it is surprising to find out […]
Dan Barnett’s masterful eighth album, Through Her Eyes, pays exquisite tribute to his incredible mum, Joan Barnett, and her love of music, life, and family. The album brings together Sydney Jazz legends, with Dan leading the ensemble through a perfect selection from the Great American Songbook. Joining Dan (vocals and trombone) are octogenarians Cyril Bevan […]
Read More… from Through Her Eyes: Dan Barnett’s Long Awaited 8th Album
This weekly community billboard is proudly sponsored by the City of Sydney’s Plan for the future – Sydney 2030 – making our city more green, global and connected. […]
Read More… from Community Billboard 30th October- 6th November
The Story After a horrific road accident Dahlia found herself with acute pain and severe hip injury requiring an operation costing $29,000! Her health insurance couldn’t cover it and she was turfed out into the public system having to wait in line for a year and more, which puts her survival at risk… Dahlia has […]
As he reaches the end of an action-packed twelve months, Lior takes a moment to reflect upon the year gone by with a one-off collaborative concert alongside AYO’s Momentum Ensemble. The orchestra will be directed by conductor Nigel Westlake, whose previous endeavours with Lior have included the co-creation of the award-winning song cycle Compassion. Leaving the Western […]
Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week is ‘Alone at Last’ by Tasha on Father/Daughter Records. On her quietly confident debut, this soulful Chicago singer-songwriter offers portraits of intimacy and songs about the need for self-love. For years, the Chicago songwriter has dreamed hard of a better world—she’s worked with the local racial justice organization Black […]
Read More… from Eastside Radio’s Album of The Week: 1 Nov – 8 Nov 2018
Drought Relief Fundraiser Dashville are hosting a number of free events this weekend in drought affected areas to help support our farmers. All of the profits are going to the Country Womens Association who will then disperse all the funds. You can catch Ben Leece, Jason Walker, Lyle Dennis Express, Lyle Dennis Express, Adam […]
In our final episode for Mental Health Month, we chat to Olympic volleyballer Liz Brett about how she navigated the emotional turmoil of life after sport – hitting rock bottom before rebounding to become CEO of ActivateUTS. Listen live or catch up any time online. […]
Read More… from Olympian Liz Brett on Crossing the Line, Tuesday 30 October
“…they set us dancing but made us feel clever at the same time”. The Telegraph The New York based quasi-collective has gone from the best kept secret to one of the most respected names in instrumental music. Snarky Puppy seamlessly fuses a deep knowledge and respect for musical tradition with sonic and conceptual innovation in […]
Brutus is suspicious. Cassius is conspiring. Caesar’s days are numbered. Loved by the people, Caesar’s power is growing – which is dangerous if you live in a world driven by ego and idealism. Those that rise too fast must be dealt with. For the good of the country. For the good of those who wish […]