Perry Keyes
By LACHLAN BRYAN When it comes to writing about the Australian experience, few songwriters are in the league of Paul Kelly. A couple spring to mind – Don Walker, for instance, in both his solo work and with Cold Chisel, and now Courtney Barnett, who has taken the world by storm recently with her tales of Melbourne inner-suburbia. Sydney’s Perry Keys is another who fits the bill, despite the fact he’s a little less famous than those...
Rosebud Buskfest 2015
Rosebud’s busking festival will launch on the morning of Saturday 14 November. Once again there is an impressive $1000 cash prize for the overall winner, plus other prizes of cash, music services and gigs at local venues. Performers with skills in music, dance, acrobatic skills and comedy, that are transferable to a street environment, are encouraged to submit their entry before Monday 31 August. Speaking to last year’s overall...
Shane Nicholson
By LACHLAN BRYAN Brisbane born Shane Nicholson has long been recognised as a fine singer-songwriter. His two collaborations with then-wife Kasey Chambers rank among the most critically acclaimed and popular local releases of recent times whilst his work as a producer for artists such as Angie Hart, Catherine Britt and Beccy Cole has garnered much praise and admiration from within the industry. In August, it will be Shane’s solo work...
Beccy Cole
By LACHLAN BRYAN For successful performing artists in the prime of their careers, a new album every couple of years is the established rule of thumb. Making records is a long, challenging process which can break the spirits of even the most seasoned pros, and it usually requires all of the artist’s strength and energy, plus the help of a good supporting cast. Beccy Cole has made plenty of records (7 prior to this year, as a fact) and...
Archie Roach
There are few Australian voices in the debate on social justice and Indigenous welfare that resonate as strongly as that of Archie Roach and his impact on this country’s musical landscape is equally powerful. And now in a fitting tribute, Archie Roach has been awarded AM in the General Division of the Order of Australia for significant service to the performing arts as a singer, song-writer and guitarist, and to the community as a...