Byron Bay
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The Allman Betts Band: All Bets Are Off
Duane Betts, the son of The Allman Brothers Band co-founding guitarist Dickey Betts, builds a legacy of his own while honouring that of his father's with The Allman Betts
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Steve ‘n’ Seagulls: South Of Helsinki
Steve ‘n’ Seagulls are putting their native Finland on the world map of bluegrass music.
The band have gained quick recognition in recent years for their searing... -
Ani DiFranco Is Pursuing A New Kind Of Activism
In May last year, Ani DiFranco released her memoir ‘No Walls And The Recurring Dream’, a “coming-of-age story” that recounts her formative years.
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Bluesfest Add Another 12 Bands To Their 2020 Line-up
Bluesfest rounds out its 2020 line-up with a final announcement of 12 artists in addition to the 57 already appearing at the festival this Easter.
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2020 Splendour In The Grass Line-up
With 2020 marking their 20th anniversary, the splendid crew behind Australia's paramount festival destination, Splendour In The Grass, have supplied the birthday candles for
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US Band Allah-Las Shower Australia With Ear Candy And Sky Noodles
California’s shimmering psych-folk, melody-makers Allah-Las will tour Australia during February.
As well as playing Nine Lives Festival in Brisbane, Allah-Las will... -
Dweezil Zappa Brings His Father's Hot Rats To Australia
As the son of Frank Zappa, music was never a choice for Dweezil Zappa – it is his birthright.
As such, it seems only fitting that this year Dweezil marks the... -
Kingswood 2020 Australia Tour
Melbourne four-piece Kingswood are starting 2020 on the right note with a new single, a new album and a massive Australian tour.
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UK Songstress Yola Does What Queens Do – Rule
UK songstress Yola is being hailed as the queen of country soul and will hold court in Australia this Easter when she tours as part of Bluesfest.
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Review: 2019/2020 Falls Festival Byron Bay
North Byron Parklands was aflame with adventure.
Rolling fields of green undulated as far as the eye could see, while the sun shone dry and hot overhead. Crowds... -
The East Pointers Are Due South This Summer
They may be called The East Pointers, but this Canadian folk trio are heading south for the northern winter to tour Australia.
The East Pointers have enjoyed an... -
Bernard Fanning, Tex Perkins, Wolfmother And Others To Play Benefit Concerts To Raise Funds For NSW Firies
A collective of Australian musicians are gathering together, for two nights of entertainment in Byron Bay next month, to raise money for the NSW RFS Northern Rivers and Far
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Concrete Surfers Have Had A Huge 2019
Concrete Surfers have had a huge year.
From the release of their relentless skate-punk barrage 'My Life On Repeat' to playing BIGSOUND, Concrete Surfers have... -
BANKS: Finding Balance With Her Music
The music of BANKS is incredibly evocative, weaving brooding tales of poignant darkness into an overload of thick, eerie textural layers that capture the heart strings for a
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Save The Date: 2020 Splendour In The Grass
As we enter a new decade, 2020 also marks the 20th anniversary of Australia's biggest festival destination – Splendour In The Grass.
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The Time Has Come For Sun Salute To Release Their Debut Album
Tane Tokorangi is the frontman of seven-piece roots, reggae band Sun Salute – a conscientious collective based in Far North Queensland, whose philosophy is both simple and
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Mad Caddies 2020 Australia Tour
Next year, Californian ska punks Mad Caddies celebrate their 25th anniversary; and Aussie fans, it's time to rejoice with the Fat Wreck Chords champions set to tour in
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Larkin Poe Continue Their World Tour At Bluesfest
Update - 20 May, 2020: Larkin Poe reschedule their 2020 cancelled shows to 2021; scroll down for new dates.
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Eagles Of Death Metal: Jesse Hughes Wants Us So Hard
Bikers, blowjobs and Bluesfest – it's all in a day's work for Jesse Hughes from Eagles Of Death Metal.
“I don't know if I'm allowed to say this, but... -
5 Ways To Stay Young And Frothing According To Drop Legs
Byron Bay act Drop Legs bring the party with their psychedelic blend of surf rock, hip hop and reggae.
With dank bass lines setting up grooves, they...