Many of you would know about the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and the widespread disaster the volcano caused. Lesser known is the attempt by the Roman naval fleet mounted a rescue mission, under Admiral Pliny the Elder. Will Mathers is the curator of an exhibition entitled Escape From Pompeii: The Untold […]
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In a very exciting Tuesday Drive, celebrated folk song writer Joan Osborne came on the show to talk about her upcoming shows in Australia. The seven-time Grammy nominated artist is playing at BluesFest this April, and will be playing some sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne as well. Listen to her talk about her music, as […]
Seeds with latitude, declining crop micronutrients and thylacine sightings. Alex described his upcoming research project into varied plant germination temperature ranges across latitude. Tim examined decline of micronutrient concentrations in crops courtesy of the changing climate. And Chantelle caught us up on the latest efforts to substantiate Thylacine sightings in Far North Queensland Added bonus. […]
This week on Monday Drive we had Rosy from the Australasian Bat Society share about their involvement in protecting bats and educating residents about how they positively effect our environment. Click the link below to listen to the segment: Also joining us on the show is Tom Nockolds, who is the secretary from an […]
Andy Bromberger returns with Part 3 of Music’s Mechanical Make-Up at 10:40 am, this week talking about rhythm. Apparently there was some confusion last week, because the image for Arts Wednesday was of a mushroom, to accompany my conversation with Dr Ray Kearney. Honestly, Andy does not now, nor has she ever look like a […]
‘Tiny Little Universe’ by Alison Avron is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. Alison Avron’s Tiny Little Universe is a collection of songs inspired by her personal journey with grief after the sudden passing of her mother in 2014. The album was recorded at Milk House Studios in New York by multi-platinum award winning producer, […]
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Are you looking forward to the Easter and Anzac Day public holidays coming up? Do you know why we celebrate a Labour Day public holiday? Join me, Jane Raffan, for a program about Unity and, specifically, a potted history of Australia’s union movement 1850-1950 as reflected in trade banners, such as the one seen here […]
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Continuing his journey through American folklore, legendary British political songwriter Billy Bragg reunites on stage with Grammy Award-winner Joe Henry for a celebration of the great American railroad, the songs it inspired, and some favourites from their own classic catalogues. The pair will grace the stage together for the first time at Sydney Opera House on […]
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One of Australia’s own Jazz legends, guitarist and producer Albare, and accomplished pianist/composer Phil Turcio have combined forces to become Urbanity, with their debut collaborative album ‘Urban Soul‘ released this February on Alfi Records. The Sydney launch is at The Basement on March 31. Urban Soul features ten original compositions and shows off a distinctive […]
Jazz Made In Australia this week is revisiting some more great releases from the last couple of years and also bringing a new release from singer Sandie White. Sandie is a phenomenon, she is a mature aged performer, but sound strong and vital still. Other musicians you will hear are Peter Knight and his Way […]
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Today I’ll be talking to two photographers who are exhibiting their works at Stills Gallery – the final solo exhibitions at the gallery. Glenn Sloggett will be talking about his series Down in the dumps, which continues his long-term lover-affair with the unloved and the unloveable. One of the things that distinguishes his oeuvre is […]
Matt and Catalina from Eveleigh Works Blacksmiths joined us at Eastside this Monday to inform us about the science and art of blacksmithing. Their journey brought them to open their own shop, which has its grand opening on Sunday, 2 April – click the link below to hear Matt and Catalina share their knowledge on the craft. […]