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After two successful years, Jurassic Jam is proving to be a popular draw card at leading Brisbane entertainment venue The Triffid. Jurassic Jam 3, being held
The Amber MI team are super-excited to confirm their new partnership with Warwick. Warwick GmbH & Co, the market leading manufacturer of Warwick basses, Framus Guitars
As Steve Lane heads out on tour this weekend to promote his debut solo album, we bring you a short doco on the making of The
GEORGE CLINTON, THE GODFATHER OF FUNK TO PERFORM SURPRISE 50TH ANNIVERSARY SHOWS IN AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY – 27TH AND 28TH SEPTEMBER Globally renowned US godfather
A new video has been launched to coincide with the start of Hearing Awareness Week 2017 to raise awareness of tinnitus among musicians and the music
Just a couple of hours’ drive from the big smoke, where the trees are tall and the locals inviting, the idyllic township of Marysville is ready
The 2017 Melbourne Guitar Show was great but we’d like to make it even better. If you attended this year, we’d appreciate your feedback. You will
The Melbourne Guitar Show is done and dusted for another year. Thanks so much for everyone who came along. Here’s a little video highlights reel we
Live and Local, your free winter music festival runs from 19-26 August across the City of Port Phillip. One of the must see sessions for any
They’re one of Australia’s favourite country rock bands and now The Wolfe Brothers have announced the first dates of what will be a year-long jaunt called
It seems that whatever Melbourne based singer-songwriter Alex Lahey sets her mind to, she can achieve. Alex announced herself to the world in 2016 with her
AMERICA supported by RUSSELL MORRIS Hamer Hall, July 26, 2017 Words by Greg Phillips. Photos by Jason Rosewarne The Russell Morris story is a tale in
PJ MORTON ‘GUMBO’ LAUNCH. BIRDS BASEMENT, MELBOURNE July 19, 2017 Review: Garry Chapman Photos: Jason Rosewarne Gumbo is a food dish closely connected to the rich
Australia’s biggest night for Independent music, The AIR Awards is a week away and for the first time to be held in Adelaide at the Queen’s
Your choice = Our experience. Our choice = Your experience. Everyone is Responsible – venues, festivals, events, and you Your Choice is a music industry
Nick McLernon, guitarist & songwriter for metal outfit Make Them Suffer has joined the Jackson Guitars artist roster. Nick brings an aggressive & technical playing style
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced the launch of Fender Play, a first of its kind video-based learning platform for desktop and iPhone, poised to
THE ANGELS ANNOUNCE AUGUST RELEASE OF ‘BROTHERS, ANGELS & DEMONS’ ALBUM & THE ANGELS BOOK + JOHN & RICK BREWSTER INTIMATE BOOK TOUR The Brewster brothers –
ACE FREHLEY READY TO THRILL AUSTRALIAN AUDIENCES THIS OCTOBER, AS VERY SPECIAL GUEST ON THE ‘SPEND THE NIGHT WITH ALICE COOPER’ CONCERT TOUR The rock and
PAUL McCARTNEY BRINGS HIS ONE ON ONE TOUR TO AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND THIS DECEMBER Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, 21-time Grammy Award winner
The Winter Gypsy have just released a new single Bojke (prounouced ‘boy-ke’), a wistful and perceptive ode to a beloved family dog. Stream: BOJKE The song
Vince Jones and Orquestra do Brasil. Melbourne Recital Hall. Melbourne International Jazz Festival. Saturday June 10, 2017. Review by Greg Phillips The impeccable quality of sound
Melbourne will be in the presence of guitar royalty next week when musician extraordinaire Adrian Belew plays an up close and personal week long residency at
American four piece rockers The Dives have unearthed a swaggering, punchy style of rock that other New York bands seemed to have mislaid quite some time
DV Mark officially launched the Gambale Sweep Masters Competition today. This contest invites guitarists from all over the world to submit a video of them playing
Donny McCaslin Group The Toff in Town, Melbourne Melbourne International Jazz Festival by Greg Phillips Celebrating its 20th year, the Melbourne International Jazz Festival has always
PLAYING IT FORWARD BENEFIT CONCERT FOR STUART (CHET) FRASER, SUPPORT ACT AND OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN WELLNESS CENTRE featuring JOHN FARNHAM, JIMMY BARNES, NOISEWORKS & DIESEL TICKETS GO on
Day 2 of the Sydney Drum & Percussion Show was as lively and inspiring as the opening day. Sydney turned on another gorgeous sunny day which
The inaugural Sydney Drum & Percussion Show kicked off today at Rosehill Gardens Grand Pavilion and the NSW drum community welcomed it with open arms. On
The inaugural Sydney Drum & Percussion Show is ready to roll as exhibitors set up their stands today and artists sound checked. The drum show, which
With the imminent release of Brutal Dawn, companion album to 2016’s Civil Dusk, Bernard Fanning and The Black Fins are again pulling out the road cases
Australian Musician Sonny Landreth album announce and video exclusive! Australian Musician is thrilled to announce a new live album from the King of Slydeco Sonny Landreth,
With a new solo album release, All The Way, Justin Hayward will now embark on his first solo tour of Australia – with two special shows in
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
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
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