Stibbo and Greenhatch
By TERRI LEE FATOUROS New blues duo Stibbo and Greenhatch AKA Chris Hanger and Luke Greenhatch have been cutting their teeth with solid performances around the burbs of late since their formation a few months back. Together they bring years of experience from other bands to play up-tempo Chicago, Jump, and Mississippi 30s, 40s, and 50s blues. Hanger’s dry yet rich, mellow vocals makes good contrast to Greenhatch’s soul infused,...
Wes Carr
By LACHLAN BRYAN Wes Carr was one of the most unlikely winners of the Australian Idol series, his gruff, countrified vocal and guitar style winning over judges and punters in 2008 ahead of a slew of far more glamorous opponents. While his career hasn’t reached the mainstream heights of early winner Guy Sebastian (hey, who would have thought winning a game show wouldn’t guarantee a successful career?!), Carr has done what few other...
Palace of the king
By CAMERON MCCULLOGH Many doomsayers are writing rock’s obituary in 2015. But if you think rock is dead, ready yourself for the debut album from Melbourne’s Palace Of The King. Titled White Bird/Burn The Sky, this is rock and roll that leaves a trail of denim-clad soldiers and converted non-believers in its wake. On 19 June, it’s time for the White Bird to take flight. From three minute funk-infused rockers through to seven minute...
The Casanovas are back
By CAMERON MCCULLOGH Before beards besmirched rock, Melbourne trio The Casanovas dispatched it with such vigour that Britain’s NME crowned them “Like Jet on Viagra… only better”. Getting back to rock ‘n’ roll, The Casanovas have launched their pledge music campaign, working towards the release of their highly anticipated third album Terra Casanova. Tracked to tape at Sing Sing Studios with producer Jimi Maroudas (Tim Rogers, The...
Homegrown Blues Debut
Hailing from the Mornington Peninsula, singer/guitarist Dylan Boyd, along with powerhouse drummer Noel Tenny and bassist Damien Boyd, is bringing a fresh new energy into the Melbourne Blues scene. After clocking up the miles in various original bands, cover bands, wedding bands, tribute bands and rubber bands, the Dylan Boyd Trio’s repertoire spans a huge demographic not only in terms of chronology, but also, style. Not too often...
Andy Jans-Brown
Compassionate, sensitive, and soulful lyrics imbued with life’s experiences are probably the best words to describe music sensation, Andy Jans-brown’s tunes. Creating a rich tapestry of diversity within his song writing and collaborating with experienced musicians, Jans-Brown is certainly forging an exceptional musical path with superstar stamped all over it. Hailing from Byron Bay, Jans-brown embodies that arty, hip and ever so cool...