DRUMSCENE/DRUMTEK
AustralianMusician
May 8, 2017
DRUMSCENE 2017 marks 22 years since DRUMscene Magazine first began publication. Now regarded as a world leader in its field, DRUMscene has strived to bring the
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D’ADDARIO AUSTRALIA
AustralianMusician
May 8, 2017
Ground level Stand #64-65 D’Addario Australia is part of D’Addario & Company Inc, the world’s largest manufacturer of musical products and accessories. Based in the eastern
STUDIO 19 RENTALS
AustralianMusician
May 8, 2017
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro musician, we can help you realise your potential with our innovative rental program. Studio19 Rentals operates Australia’s foremost in-store
EVETTS DRUMS
AustralianMusician
May 8, 2017
Evetts Drums is Australia’s leading boutique drum company, specialising in handcrafted snare drums and drum kits. Founder and master craftsman, Steve Crawley, utilises hand selected Australian
LINE 6 SPIDER V OVERVIEW
AustralianMusician
May 5, 2017
Paul Hindmarsh gives you a complete overview of the tones and tools you’ll find in the new Spider V family of guitar amps. Featuring amazing guitar
GERRY PANTAZIS: CHANGING YOUR SNARE SOUND
AustralianMusician
May 5, 2017
Respected Melbourne-based drummer Gerry Pantazis offers tips on changing your snare drum sound on the fly at a gig. Gerry has performed and/or recorded with artists
STEVE HACKETT, NICK JOHNSTON, ALEX HUTCHINGS FOR MELBOURNE GUITAR SHOW
AustralianMusician
May 4, 2017
It was a big in 2015, huge in 2016 and now in 2017 the Melbourne Guitar Show will be even greater. Presented again by Triple M
MIKE PORTNOY’S SHATTERED FORTRESS OZ & NZ TOUR
AustralianMusician
May 4, 2017
MIKE PORTNOY’S SHATTERED FORTRESS AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND TOUR 2017 Drum Wizard MIKE PORTNOY (ex-Dream Theater, The Winery Dogs, Flying Colors) brings the SHATTERED FORTRESS to
BYRON MARK CAJON ENSEMBLE
AustralianMusician
May 3, 2017
It’s not often you see a group of Cajons being played at the same time…..however the Cajon Cats are here to show you how it’s done!
THOMAS HASSALL ANGLICAN COLLEGE DRUM CIRCLE
AustralianMusician
May 3, 2017
Senior School students from Thomas Hassall Anglican College in Sydney’s south-west (Middleton Grange) come together once a week to learn modern arrangements of traditional rhythms from
THOMAS HUGH: THE MAKING OF ‘YOU THE CROWD’
AustralianMusician
May 2, 2017
Texas-bred, Melbourne-based singer, songwriter Thomas Hugh has just released his 4th album You The Crowd. If you’re looking for signposts, you could try desert folk or
SYDNEY DRUM & PERCUSSION SHOW 2017 PROGRAM RELEASED
AustralianMusician
May 1, 2017
The full performance and session program has been released for the inaugural Sydney Drum & Percussion Show, occurring at Rosehill Gardens Grand Pavilion on May 27
DYNASTY DRUMLINE
AustralianMusician
May 1, 2017
The Sydney Stick’s Dynasty Drumline believes in the power of music. Having the Sydney Sticks at an event brings people together and takes the atmosphere to a
JAKE TAYLOR SPROULE
AustralianMusician
May 1, 2017
Performing at the SYDNEY DRUM & PERCUSSION SHOW with Guitar accompaniment presented by Los Cabos Drumsticks Jake Taylor Sproule is one of Australia’s most respected hard
BEN ELLINGWORTH
AustralianMusician
May 1, 2017
Ben started playing at the age of 12 through and quickly joined the Billy Hyde Academy under Milan Troha, He later became the events co-coordinator for
ALEX PERTOUT’S INTRO TO THE CAJON
AustralianMusician
April 30, 2017
Ahead of the Sydney Drum & Percussion Show (May 27 & 28 Rosehill Gardens), acclaimed international percussionist and educator Alex Pertout discusses the cajon. Alex’s credits
SYDNEY CONSERVATORIUM PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
AustralianMusician
April 28, 2017
The Sydney Conservatorium of Music Percussion Ensemble was founded in 1991 by Daryl Pratt. Members of the ensemble, all percussion students at the Sydney Conservatorium of
2017 JAZZ BELL AWARD NOMINEES ANNOUNCED
AustralianMusician
April 27, 2017
Chosen by members of the Australian Jazz Academy, the nominees for the 15 annual Australian Jazz Bell Awards were announced today. Named after the late Australian
LLOYD SPIEGEL’S NEW ALBUM & EAST COAST TOUR
AustralianMusician
April 27, 2017
Fresh from his acclaimed performances at Bluesfest, Australian Blues master, acoustic guitarist extraordinaire and Cole Clark Guitars endorsee Lloyd Spiegel is delighted to announce the release
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE: JANE WEAVER’S MAKING OF MODERN KOSMOLOGY
AustralianMusician
April 27, 2017
When British singer, songwriter, guitarist Jane Weaver releases Modern Kosmology on May 19, it will be her 6th solo studio album. Despite largely flying under the
ROLAND TD4KP V DRUMS REVIEW BY ENGADINE MUSIC
AustralianMusician
April 26, 2017
Michael from Engadine Music checks out the Roland TD-4KP Ultra-portable mobile drum kit with renowned V-Drums sound & innovative folding design Sound Module, loaded with expressive
GERRY PANTAZIS: DRUM DYNAMICS PART 2
AustralianMusician
April 26, 2017
Respected Melbourne-based drummer Gerry Pantazis presents part 2 of his lesson on drum dynamics. Gerry has performed and/or recorded with artists including Tommy Emmanuel, Larry Carlton,
HUE BLANES – PIANO
AustralianMusician
April 25, 2017
Piano fiend and enigmatic genius singer-songwriter, Hue Blanes, PBS Young Elder of Jazz 2017 and 2017 Green Room multiple nominee, has recently released his new single, ‘Fernando’
LOZZ BENSON (THAT RED HEAD) NEW SINGLE & TOUR
AustralianMusician
April 24, 2017
Sydney Drum & Percussion Show artist Lozz Benson has just released a new track with her rockabilly and blues trio That Red Head. It’s a punk-infused
SLIM JIM PHANTOM FOR SYDNEY DRUM & PERCUSSION SHOW
AustralianMusician
April 24, 2017
Dapper rockabilly drum legend Slim Jim Phantom, who made his name playing train-like shuffles and contagious punk beats with The Stray Cats is touring Australia with
BLUESFEST 2017: DARRYL JONES (ROLLING STONES, MILES ELECTRIC BAND)
AustralianMusician
April 23, 2017
An unexpected but welcome interview subject at Bluesfest 2017 was The Rolling Stones’ bass player Darryl Jones, who was at the festival as part of the
BLUESFEST 2017: MELODY ANGEL
AustralianMusician
April 18, 2017
Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips was offered a last minute interview with Chicago-based singer, songwriter, guitarist and activist Melody Angel backstage at Bluesfest 2017. Racing against
BLUESFEST 2017: DAY 5 (FINAL DAY)
AustralianMusician
April 18, 2017
Report: Greg Phillips Photos: Jason Rosewarne After four glorious days of musical excellence, punters may not have had much left in the tank but Bluesfest day
BLUESFEST 2017: DAY 4
AustralianMusician
April 17, 2017
Report: Greg Phillips Photos: Jason Rosewarne On the penultimate day of Bluesfest 2017, things got off to a roaring start with local blues guitar musician and
BLUESFEST 2017: WOUTER KELLERMAN
AustralianMusician
April 17, 2017
South African born, Grammy award winning world music flute player Wouter Kellerman chats to Australian Musician editor about his Bluesfest appearance, his beginnings and future.
PATTI SMITH DONATES TO LOCAL FLOOD RELIEF
AustralianMusician
April 16, 2017
Bluesfest is thrilled to announce that Patti Smith has kindly donated $10,000 AUD to local charity Rise Above The Flood a local organisation working on a ground roots
BLUESFEST 2017: DOOBIE BROTHERS’ JOHN MCFEE
AustralianMusician
April 16, 2017
With a career spanning five decades and with album sales over 4o million, The Doobie Brothers are one of the most loved bands on the planet.
BLUESFEST 2017: DAY 3
AustralianMusician
April 15, 2017
Report: Greg Phillips Photos: Jason Rosewarne The weather gods blessed Bluesfest day 3 with even more sunshine and consequently much punter delight. What better way to
BLUESFEST 2017: DAY 2
AustralianMusician
April 15, 2017
Report: Greg Phillips Photos: Jason Rosewarne Before Bluesfest day 2 stage proceedings took place, festival head honcho Peter Noble held court at a press conference, taking
BLUESFEST 2017: DAY 1
AustralianMusician
April 14, 2017
Day one report: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne Another Easter, yet another Bluesfest, the music festival which runs like clockwork and presents one of the