DAVE GRANEY’S WIGGING OUT
AustralianMusician
June 1, 2014
Fearful Wiggings is Dave Graney’s new solo album. Dave invited AM down to tour rehearsals for a chat n’ chew about the recording and upcoming tour.
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BIT OF ‘FRENCH AND SAUNDERS’ END OF WEEK GUITAR FUN
AustralianMusician
May 30, 2014
An olden but golden video from a French and Saunders episode. The sketch was called ‘The Easy Guitar Book Sketch’ and featured David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler, Gary
MIDNIGHT JUGGERNAUTS TALK ROLAND AIRA AT VIVID LIVE
AustralianMusician
May 29, 2014
On the eve of their Vivid Live 2014 performance at Sydney’s iconic Opera House, Midnight Juggernauts had a quick chat with Roland about their new show
MELODY POOL & MARLON WILLIAMS NATIONAL TOUR
AustralianMusician
May 29, 2014
Two of Australasia’s most exciting young musicians will join forces this July and August for a co-headline tour across the country. Singer-songwriters Melody Pool, hailing from the
TC-Helicon Announces User-Driven Update to VoiceLive 3
AustralianMusician
May 28, 2014
Since its launch in January, VoiceLive 3 has quickly proven itself to be an impressive 3-in-1-performance system for vocal processing, guitar FX and phrase looping, but
FESTIVAL REVIEW – STONNINGTON JAZZ 2014
AustralianMusician
May 28, 2014
by Greg Phillips The audience at Malvern Town Hall have come in their finery, wining on wine and dining on dips as they mingle wherever a
TAKAMINE G SERIES UKES
AustralianMusician
May 28, 2014
The folks at Takamine have released an exquisite range of new ukuleles with their G Series models. Included are the TGUC1 Takamine Concert Ukulele with dark
BEHRINGER X-TOUCH
AustralianMusician
May 28, 2014
First announced at NAMM in January was Behringer’s awesome XTOUCH, a Universal Control Surface with 9 Touch-Sensitive Motor Faders, LCD Scribble Strips and Ethernet/USB/MIDI Interface. Features
KATE MILLER-HEIDKE’S TOUR GETS BIGGER
AustralianMusician
May 27, 2014
Following her sold out Sydney Opera House performance of VIVID live; Kate Miller-Heidke has added a new Sydney show to her national album tour which takes
WATCH/TAYLOR GUITAR 800 SERIES DEMO
AustralianMusician
May 27, 2014
When Taylor Guitars Master Luthier Andy Powers redesigned Taylor’s flagship rosewood/spruce 800 Series, not only did he enhance the overall tonal response in terms of volume,
JOE BONAMASSA SEPTEMBER TOUR
AustralianMusician
May 27, 2014
Joe Bonamassa has announced his Australian tour dates for September 2014. Kicking off in Sydney on September 14, the whirlwind trip will finish up a week
(VIC) CHECK OUT BAKEHOUSE STUDIOS AS PART OF LEAPS AND BOUNDS FESTIVAL
AustralianMusician
May 26, 2014
If you’ve always wanted to look inside the studios where your favourite musicians hone their craft, here’s your chance. A secret place where The walls of
BOY & BEAR ANNOUNCE GET UP & DANCE NATIONAL THEATRE TOUR
AustralianMusician
May 25, 2014
Having recently toured the world to sold out venues across Europe, the UK, US & Canada, and currently mid-way through an extensive 29 date regional tour
RON POPE – GUITAR
AustralianMusician
May 25, 2014
Multi-talented Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and gifted guitarist, Ron Pope is set to return to Australia to promote his new single, Lick My Wounds (available now) and new
DAN SULTAN – BLACKBIRD FLIES INTO THE LIGHT
AustralianMusician
May 25, 2014
There’s a point in some performer’s careers, not all but a gifted few, where you just know they’re ready to step up a level and take
WATCH/NEW ZOOM H6 HANDY RECORDER
AustralianMusician
May 24, 2014
Zoom’s H6 Handy Recorder portable recording system gives you everything you need to capture quality audio anywhere. Four XLR/TRS combo inputs complete with onboard microphone preamps
MAKE KIRIN J CALLINAN’S ALBUM POZIBLE
AustralianMusician
May 22, 2014
Multi-talented Sydney based singer, songwriter, performer Kirin J Callinan is an ambitious man. “I want to make great records. I want to make engaging & entertaining
SYDNEY BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL 2014
AustralianMusician
May 22, 2014
The SydneyBlues & Roots Festival has announced its first bunch of artists for the 2014 event. Running from October 24-26 at Hollands Paddock, Windsor, this year’s
BLUES ON BROADBEACH BEGINS TODAY
AustralianMusician
May 21, 2014
The Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival kicks off today and runs through until Sunday 25th May. Transcending the barriers of age, gender and culture, Blues on
WATCH/ NEW GP-10 GUITAR PROCESSOR FROM BOSS
AustralianMusician
May 20, 2014
The new GP-10, landing in Australia in July, puts a universe of amazing tones and tunings at your command, all in one compact processor that’s affordable
ACT: DICK MARCUS INSTORE AT BETTER MUSIC
AustralianMusician
May 19, 2014
Popular Canberra music retailer Better Music presents a one-off opportunity for drummers on Wednesday 28th May. Dick Marcus, Percussion Product Manager at D’Addario & Company will
THE NAKED AND FAMOUS at Soundcheck
AustralianMusician
May 18, 2014
Australian Musician’s Greg Phillips tags along to the New Zealand electro-pop band’s soundcheck and chats with keyboard player Aaron Short about their stage set up. International
YAMAHA’S UD-WL01 CONNECTS YOUR INSTRUMENT TO TO iPHONE
AustralianMusician
May 18, 2014
Yamaha’s UD-WL01 offers new ways to enjoy your musical instrument using iOS Applications and web services. UD-WL01 is a USB wireless LAN adaptor that allows you
JIM ROOT FIRED FROM STONE SOUR
AustralianMusician
May 18, 2014
One of rock’s nice guys Jim Root, guitarist with Slipknot and side project Stone Sour, has been fired from the latter. Rumours began to circulate when
SHELLEY SEGAL- VOCALS
AustralianMusician
May 17, 2014
Melbourne singer songwriter and international touring artist, Shelley Segal has just released her new single, Morocco lifted from her third studio album, An Easy Escape which
HAILMARY ‘NAVIGATE’ EP AND TOUR
AustralianMusician
May 16, 2014
Hailmary’s ‘Navigate the Sunrise’ EP is finally available. The 4-piece, which hails from Perth will promote their EP with a MASSIVE national tour about to get
SEARCH 4 PEARLS SONG CONTEST ATTRACTS OVER 900 ENTRIES
AustralianMusician
May 15, 2014
Black Pearl is a relatively new but pro-active recording facility in Melbourne’s South Eastern suburbs. The studio recently closed entries on their Search 4 Pearls competition,
LITTLE ODESSA ANNOUNCE ‘IT’S ABOUT TIME’ TOUR
AustralianMusician
May 15, 2014
Brisbane rockers Little Odessa have been saturating airwaves and gracing TV screens recently with their infectious party starter ‘All Night’, a track that featured heavily in
TAKAMINE ADDS MODELS TO G SERIES ACOUSTICS
AustralianMusician
May 15, 2014
Delivering pure Takamine™ quality and performance at accessible prices, the G Series offers a wide range of guitars for players in all musical genres. Combining beautiful
FANCY A LITTLE BACHARACH?
AustralianMusician
May 14, 2014
With Hunters & Collectors’ Australian tour wrapped up and only a New Zealand Rolling Stones support left for the legendary band, trumpet player Jack Howard has
STONNINGTON JAZZ 2014
AustralianMusician
May 14, 2014
This week, Melbourne’s Stonnington Jazz festival kicks off with a myriad of quality performances in the surrounds just south of the Yarra River. Stonnington Jazz has
UBERfest APPLICATIONS OPEN
AustralianMusician
May 14, 2014
UBERfest Winter 2014 Applications now open for independent bands across Australia! UBERfest is back for its 4th Season and hosting four festivals, reaching Adelaide, Melbourne,
WATCH/THE ATARIS ON BLACKSTAR’S ID SERIES AMPS
AustralianMusician
May 14, 2014
Blackstar’s new ID: Series represents the culmination of more than seven years technical research and development. The unique controls allow you to custom design your own
HUGH MIDDLETON (BOYEUR) – KEYBOARDS
AustralianMusician
May 13, 2014
Hugh Middleton and Tim Ischia are Boyeur, a unique and talented indie pop musical partnership from Melbourne. What was your first keyboard? A little Yamaha kids
WATCH/BOSS ME-80 GUITAR MULTIPLE EFFECTS
AustralianMusician
May 13, 2014
Combining a diverse selection of BOSS amps and effects with a unique knob-based interface, the new ME-80 delivers the equivalent of a huge pedalboard of stomps
BEWARE THE DOG WARN THE GRISWOLDS
AustralianMusician
May 13, 2014
Sydney-based indie-pop outfit, The Griswolds, have applied the finishing touches to their debut album under the guidance of American producer Tony Hoffer (The Kooks, Beck, M83,