Justin McLaren
By TERRI LEE FATOUROS JUSTIN McLaren is one of those unassuming butt talented individuals who has been operating “undercover,” so to speak, for years as a producer and engineer. He’s helped hundreds of aspiring musicians produce and record original albums for public recognition. He kick-started his love affair with music at the tender age of 13, way back in 1984 after landing his first professional job in musical theatre with the...
The 3/Fold Band
By TERRI LEE FATOUROS I CALLED into The General Wine Lounge at McCrae recently, expecting to catch a friend’s energetic Sunday arvo gig. Instead I was treated to the melodic harmonies of a trio called 3/Fold. I sensed new talent afoot. This trio had me intrigued from the moment I walked in, with their fine acoustic work covering the likes of Carly Simons, Radio Head, Soft Cell, Dolly Parton, 9 Inch Nails, Pink Floyd, Sia, Birdy, Led...
Mordialloc Food, Wine & Music Festival
Delicious food, fine wine and star performers will combine for the annual two-day Mordialloc Food, Wine & Music Festival. A massive line-up of musicians – headlined by breakthrough Melbourne band Bonjah on Saturday and Aussie music legends Brian Cadd and Grace Knight on Sunday – are set to draw the crowds to Kingston’s two-day Mordialloc Food, Wine & Music Festival. More than 35 food and drink stalls will offer gourmet...
RUFUS – Bloom
By BILLY DIXON “IN the first few years we were playing, getting to play a show at the Oxford Art Factory in Sydney was a dream… when you actually get to a milestone like that, you’re pinching each other and giving high fives!” It’s a sentiment that many newer bands can relate to, as they hop from bar to pub to club, trawling the suburbs of their home state for fans. For RÜFÜS, it’s a reality that constantly surprises with generous...
Taste of the exotic in Frankston
By ANDREA LOUISE THOMAS Each year Frankston is taken by storm as the city is immersed in the stories, music, sport, dance, food, film and arts of Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese cultures. The annual month-long Ventana Festival is a highlight of the city’s calendar providing authentic insights into the cultural diversity of Spanish-speaking countries. With events and activities for all ages, such as, a pop up film festival,...