The Eclectic Comedy Music Show Featuring Comedy Records (Stand Up/Skit/Novelty – i.e Monty Python – Australia You’re Standing In It – Tom Lehler etc) Instructional Records ( Everything You Need To Know To Operate A CB RADIO – Shape Up & Dance with Felicity Kendal – etc) Odd / Left of Centre Music – The […]
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Love Police’s ‘Out On The Weekend’ Sideshows
With the coming of Love Police’s Americana Festival ‘Out On The Weekend’ which hits Williamstown, Ballarat and Korumburra this October, Sydney is being graced by a number of sideshows featuring some of the best contemporary alt-country and americana acts. Hurray For The Riff Raff – October 5 With Annie Rose Maloney – Factory Theatre, Marrickville […]
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Scallywag Showtunes – Episode 5
‘Ello! We are Arfur and Charlie Chimbley, the Chimbley Bruvvers, esquire, at your service (aka Eliane Morel and Soledad Cordeaux), here to entertain you with our humorous and delightful cockney banter. In our new segment, Scallywag Showtunes, airing during Eastside Radio Drive show, we will hexplore in hexcruciating detail (but with (but with our trademark […]
Albums of the Week: Volant – Matthew Ottignon // Kokoro – Sababa 5 & Yurika
Volant – Matthew Ottignon From one of Australia’s most in-demand saxophonists, Matthew Ottignon comes a new ensemble and self-titled album Volant. The music effortlessly blends his spiritual jazz influences with the minimalist, introspective acoustic jazz that Australia is renowned for. Crafted amidst a period of solitude, Volant represents an ambitious step in Ottignon’s artistic musical […]
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Wednesday Drive Interview with Ruby Jackson
Raised by a country music legend and an opera singer, Ruby Jackson is a talented musician from Sydney, known for her evocative voice and rich, melodic compositions. Her music, a blend of folk, indie, and pop influences, captivates audiences with its heartfelt lyrics and soulful performances. With each release, she continues to explore new depths […]
Co-op Housing
Co-op housing in Sydney is something many fantasise about but few actually do. In many cities, though, it is a commonly accepted and thriving part of urban life. Why is it unusual here and what can be done? On this podcast Elizabeth Farrelly speaks with City of Sydney Greens Councillor Sylvie Ellsmore […]
Tuesday Drive Interview with Singer-Songwriter Luke Escombe
Luke is a Northern-Sydney comedian and musical artist. He’s best known for his musical comedy ‘Chronic’ (2011) and his nationally touring children’s act ‘The Vegetable Plot’ signed to ABC Kids. He is a dynamic musician from Northern Sydney, renowned for his witty lyrics and engaging stage presence. Known for blending rock, blues, and comedic elements, […]
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Breaking Waves, Episode 173
Hosted by Shai and Geoff Duration: 30 mins On today’s episode, our hosts discuss how Uber has taken over the taxi industry and whether this has more pros or cons. They also talk the viability of public transport for people with disabilities. As always, Shai and Geoff excel at finding appropriately themed music and film […]
Episode 51
The Eclectic Comedy Music Show Featuring Comedy Records (Stand Up/Skit/Novelty – i.e Monty Python – Australia You’re Standing In It – Tom Lehler etc) Instructional Records ( Everything You Need To Know To Operate A CB RADIO – Shape Up & Dance with Felicity Kendal – etc) Odd / Left of Centre Music – The […]
Review: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Review by Aya Pfeufer July 2024 “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” directed by George C. Wolfe effectively portrays the struggles of jazz artists, the cost of ambitious goals, and racial tensions between White and Black Americans in Chicago during the 1920s. The Netflix film is an adaptation of the play by the celebrated August Wilson, the […]
Review: Sydney Bastille Festival 2024
By: Silvana Geraldino The Bastille Festival is a four-day free-entry French food, wine, and art celebration in Circular Quay. This year, it was from Thursday, 11 July, to Sunday, 14 July 2024. With multiple stages across Circular Quay, the Bastille festival offered over 70 performances with local performers, artists and well-known Australian bands, 14 bars […]
Melanie Oxley & Chris Abrahams Live
Come see this iconic soul pop duo perform at Sydney’s own Camelot Lounge on August 1st! Over the years this enduring songwriting partnership has produced a number of finely crafted recordings. ‘Moment of Truth’, their sixth studio album, continues to tread the articulate and soulful pop path laid down by their previous releases. An ominous […]