Vince Jones and the Astral Orchestra

When The Beatles moved to psychedelic rock and Bob Dylan went electric, Van Morrison hired New York’s finest jazz musicians and recorded two of the most classic albums of that golden era – Astral Weeks and Moondance. Both of these albums had an enormous impact on musicians and singers around the world, and Vince Jones […]

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Album of the week – One More Step by Henri-Pierre Noël

  ‘One More Step’ by Henri-Pierre Noël is Eastside Radio’s album of the week. Kicking off the month of July we are bringing you an album full of funky sounds, as pianist and singer/songwriter Henri-Pierre Noël works his fingers in a very special way to show us his tropical background of Kompa Funk. With disco and afro-funk elements blended […]

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Beat Generation Artists & Having Better Conversations-Arts Monday

Renowned artist, Ann Thomson and teacher, Anna McPherson are my guests today. Ann Thomson’s exhibition at the National Art School: ‘Ann Thomson & Contemporaries’ celebrates the heady times at East Sydney Tech in the late 1950s and early 1960s, a period which produced a significant group of Australian artists including Godfrey Miller, John Passmore, John Olsen, […]

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Take One – 1st July 2016 GIG GUIDE

On today’s episode, we’re wrapping up celebrations for our past mid-year Radiothon and what a success it was! Thanks to your donations we raised over $25,000 through your calls, online subscriptions, and donations and we can’t thank you enough! That money will be put to great use I can assure you but I’m sure what […]

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Blues, Jazz, and Razzamatazz

Long-time Eastside supporter Dahlia Dior is a singer with enormous vitality and energy who has gained international acclaim due to her unique vocal talents. Dahlia authentically sings and interprets songs from diverse world backgrounds, including but not limited to songs in Greek, Yiddish, Russian, Italian, and French! Dahlia has performed internationally with many world-famous musicians […]

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Lajos Walder

On Wednesday 29 June 2016, Agnes Walder was Sylvia’s guest talking about the poetry of her late father, Lajos Walder. Her translation of his poem in a book entitled Become A Message, just won the American Independent Book Publishers’ Silver Pen Award. Joining them in the studio was actor John Grinston, who read some of […]

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28th June Mars, Whales and Puppies!

Missed tonight’s show? Plug into the podcast! What more reading?  Check out the relevant publications! Chantelle Doyle discussed the similarities between dogs and their owners, hint it’s all in the eyes Chantelle also discussed developments on the growth of vegies in Martian soil and issues with heavy metal and limiting nutrients. Also tonight, Luke McPhan came into […]

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Album of the week – Just as you are by the Kristin Berardi Band

  ‘Just as you are’ by the Kristin Berardi Band is Eastside Radio’s album of the week. If you are looking to play something that will bring a smile to your face then the search is over as this week’s featured album at the station is an album that is full of joy. On last […]

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