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Self-confessed Brit-rock nerd, You Am I guitarist and acclaimed singer, songwriter in his own right, Davey Lane has been honing his craft for close to two
After blowing everyone away with her high energy solo show at the Melbourne Guitar Show a couple of weeks ago, Sarah McLeod returns to her day
One of Australia’s most impressive and beloved pop exports, Amy Shark is coming home for an intimate Australian regional tour in October and November. Fresh off
For the first time together in Australia, music legends Peter Asher and Albert Lee will kick off their Songs & Stories tour this week, performing the
A few surprises and a host of returnees will make Bluesfest 2020 one to look forward to. Held at Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm – just 10
The original shock rocker Alice Cooper is returning to Australia in February 2020 with his all-new “Ol’ Black Eyes Is Back” show. On his last tour of Australia in 2017, Cooper
Smack bang in the middle of ‘hipster’ and homeless, The Barren Spinsters look like the plot of Pretty Woman gone wrong. The band is based in
Competition closed. Winners listed below Thanks to Universal Music Australia, we have 5 copies of the feel-good soundtrack to the new Australian film Palm Beach to
The Omnific is a progressive instrumental band from Melbourne, Australia featuring two bass players and a drummer. They’ve become a regular and popular attraction at the
Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips spoke to acclaimed actor and musician Fred Armisen ahead of his ‘Comedy For Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome’ Australian tour He’s
LA-based singer, songwriter and guitar slinger, Dennis Jones played the Melbourne Guitar Show last weekend and blew everyone away with his smokin’ blues guitar licks. Dennis
Melbourne Guitar Show 2019 Coverage Report: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne (unless specified) The annual fabulous festival of fretted instruments, the Melbourne Guitar Show has been
Jake Bowen, guitarist from cutting-edge American metal band Periphery joins Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips at the 2019 Melbourne Guitar Show to chat about his masterclass
Angus Marshall from Fender Australia shows us the Vintera series guitars, Classic 65 Deluxe Reverb and Classic 65 Twin amps, plus new pedals from Fender at
Thanks to everyone who attended the 2019 Melbourne Guitar Show. We had a few promotions running leading up to and during the show and we can
As the clock explodes on #NYE2019 wrapping up this tumultuous, nameless decade and slingshotting us all into a brand new set of Roaring Twenties, there could
The RED HOT SUMMER TOUR celebrates 10 years of Red Hot Rock in 2020 and in true style, organisers have put together an incredible all Australian
Augie March begin their ‘On The Quiet’ tour on Thursday August 8, 2019. Ahead of the tour, drummer Dave and bassist Edmondo chat with Australian Musician
In celebration of the release of the first EP Sunset Suburbia (Vol. I) out this week, Diesel is also hitting the road for an extensive tour
Owen Ray is a Toowoomba based musician/guitar tech with over 50 years experience in the music business. Owen’s passion and specialty however is in the collection,
An experienced massage therapist, Eduard Elkin is the Healing Hand. Eduard will be on hand to give advice on the benefits of massage and exercises for
Hey, while you’re at the Melbourne Guitar Show this weekend, tell us what you think of the show to go into the draw to win an
Born in Florence, Italy, Sergio Ercole spent his early years in the Tuscan city where he first became enamored with the guitar. Inspired by his parents’
American guitar Great Joe Bonamassa was in Nashville, Tennessee, preparing for the start of his American summer tour when he phoned up Australian Musician editor Greg
At Summer NAMM, Gretsch announced new Electromatic® Double Jet™, Electromatic® Center Block and limited edition Electromatic® Hollow Body models, as well as the G2622TG-P90 Limited Edition
We’ve already announced a host of amazing artists who will be appearing at the Melbourne Guitar Show in either performance or clinic on the main stages
You’ve spent the weekend watching some of Australia’s finest guitar talent, you’ve picked up your dream guitar bargain, seen a cool demo or two and thinking
It’s impossible to think of early 80s post-punk music and not remember the impact of the bands Joy Division and New Order. It’s also one of
About the exhibitor: Rock Academy is a school holiday program that helps develop the skills of teen musicians. Forming bands you are given guidance by some
About the exhibitor: Timberline Guitars builds highest quality, hand-made solid timber guitars. Our mission is to produce premium quality acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars that will make
At EarthQuaker Devices, we like effects pedals so much that we make them one-at-a-time, by hand, the hard way, in the idyllic post-apocalyptic wasteland metropolis of
Former tradie, competitive water skier and the small South Australian town of Mannum’s first ever busker. They’re not your run of the mill biography bullet points
Australian Musician chats with Braegen Russell from Timberline Harp Guitars Australia ahead of the Melbourne Guitar Show. If you’re looking for something different at this year’s
Australian Musician Spotlight: George Evans Custom Amplifiers. Ground Level. Stand #42 Melbourne Guitar Show By Eddy Lim Guitarists are anomalies amongst the realm of musicians. We’re
“the Guitar Art Revolution begins with Pencil” Double Bass Tattoo has initiated a guitar art revolution, by using Pencil. Guitars, Double Bass, Banjo, Ukulele, Violin and
Talented American studio guitar player, performer, songwriter, producer, engineer, recording artist and gear demonstrator, Keith Merrow is coming to Australia to perform a series of clinics
