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As he alluded to in our interview at Winter NAMM earlier this year, Canadian progressive heavy music genius, Devin Townsend, is pleased to announce a very
Blues-rock superstar, Joe Bonamassa, will be returning to Australia in September for four shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne for his first headlining tour since 2016.
3PBS has always been a loyal media partner to our Melbourne Guitar Show and we urge you to support this great community radio station in their
UK glam-rockers THE STRUTS made the most of their opportunities when last in Australia supporting Greta Van Fleet, especially after the GVF had to cancel shows. The band
Released at Winter NAMM in January were additions to the VX line of modeling amps including the entry-level VX15 GT and Nutube-equipped VX50 GTV. Vox Australia’s
Words: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne The final day of Bluesfest always comes with mixed blessings. One one hand you never want it to end, on
Words: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne. For many punters on a 3 day pass, Easter Sunday was their last chance to soak up the Bluesfest fare.
The ever-popular Leesa Gentz and Julz Parker aka Hussy Hicks are back at Bluesfest this year for their 6th appearance at the event. Playing now as
Words: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne Easter Saturday saw a steady stream of punters through the gates, eager to see what Bluesfest day 3 had to
With two current albums ‘Belle of the West’ and ‘Chills & Fever’ attracting rave reviews and a new one in the can awaiting an August release,
Words: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne. Good Friday, day two of Bluesfest generated a larger crowd and also a significant downpour of rain. What may have
Words: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne The 30th anniversary of Peter Noble’s Bluesfest was cause to bring old friends together with festival debutantes to celebrate one
Globally adored for her commanding voice, virtuosic guitar work and uncompromising bravery, English singer-songwriter Anna Calvi will be showcasing her latest masterpiece Hunter for Australian audiences this
Joy Division’s legendary bass player Peter Hook is set to tour Australia with The Metropolitan Orchestra this August for a string of five concerts which will see him, special
Playing the piano is one of life’s most rewarding experiences, whether teaching yourself or watching your family discover a passion for music. Roland’s all-new HP700 series
It was one of those tours for guitar fans where you just wish you could have been there. Thankfully a live recording has been made of
After more than fifty years on the road and thirty-eight albums to their credit, the unsung band of 60’s rock and blues, Canned Heat is still
Nick Cave and Warren Ellis join the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra this August to perform a selection of suites from their highly distinctive film scores as part
The Ernie Ball Music Man Ball Family Reserve series is a celebration of our heritage in instrument craftsmanship. These rare pieces are offered in limited production
QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT – THE RHAPSODY TOUR Heading to Australian Stadiums in February 2020! Off the back of the enormous success of the film Bohemian
Melbourne based vocalist, songwriter, broadcaster and DJ, Chelsea Wilson has just released her second album Chasing Gold, a disco infused good-time groove fest. It’s the follow
Orange Amplification’s latest new products, the TremLord 30 and Pedal Baby 100 are receiving rave reviews worldwide and are already proving to be a hit with
Regular Melbourne Guitar Show exhibitor, Gypsy Spelling of Double Bass Tattoo has won his way to China. Through a competititon run by Warrnambool City Council, City
Premiered on triple j this week, Keep Up sees Eilish reaching new heights with a triumphant return to the brand of emotional pop-electronica with which she’s made a name
Astrid Holz and Kat Ayala of Rackett fame unleash their new project Forces & Fury with a great new single Stormy Weather. We threw a few
Australia’s largest online vinyl store is here, with the launch of VINYL.COM.AU! As the resurgence of vinyl is bringing music consumption into a bright new era,
The new exhibition Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll opens publicly at The Met in New York on April 8. A collaboration with the
The 19th annual Splendour in the Grass returns to its forever home at North Byron Parklands from Friday 19 to Sunday 21 July, serving up one
HillnDale & The LD50s Presents: Tunes and Tales. Nicholas Building. Melbourne International Comedy Festival Review: Greg Phillips Looking stunning bathed in red light and enticing you
The Lyrebird Arts Council have made many financial donations to local groups and associations over many years, and they’re very proud to have organised the fund
It’s been five years since Neil Murray’s last album (the highly rated “Bring Thunder and Rain”) and now finally on offer is the new 13 track
Australia’s Independent Music Industry will come together in Adelaide this July for the annual AIR Awards and the Indie-Con Australia conference. Over the years the AIR
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) this week released the Duff McKagan Deluxe Precision Bass® the latest iteration of Fender’s collaboration with the Guns N’ Roses bassist and
Dave Graney and the mistLY released a new album on March 22 called ZIPPA DEEDOO WHAT IS/WAS THAT/THIS? Featuring Dave on vocals and guitar, Clare Moore on drums
Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips sat down with Joe Camilleri to chat about the origins of The Black Sorrows and also to discuss the band’s wonderful
This is not a music show but one we couldn’t ignore plugging. In the wake of the terrorist attack in Christchurch, Australia’s biggest stars in comedy
