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Almanac Music – Not Quite Bob: Paul Kelly…of course

December 24, 2024 by 6 Comments

With ‘How to Make Gravy’ recently adapted to film, we reprise Trevor Blainey’s classic’Not Quite Bob’ piece with one of Australia’s finest musicians – Paul Kelly. Time to make gravy!

Almanac Music: So you’re overseas and suddenly …. (Part 3)

December 23, 2024 by 2 Comments

Ian Wilson continues his songs to remember home by for Aussies travelling overseas with Part 3 this week.

Earthquake in Port Vila, Vanuatu – How you can help

December 20, 2024 by 1 Comment

A message from editor Jarrod Landells on the impact of the Vanuatu earthquake and how you can lend a hand.

Almanac Music: The Greatest Christmas Song of All

December 20, 2024 by 16 Comments

Smokie delves into ‘Fairytale of New York’, which he believes is the greatest Christmas song of all

Almanac Music: ‘I Can See You, Your Brown Skin Shining in the Sun’: Songs Connected to the Beach

December 20, 2024 by 69 Comments

This week’s theme in KD’s epic series about popular song is songs connected to the beach – and they don’t have to be specifically ‘summer songs’, either. As usual, readers’ input is most welcome.

Almanac Footy Songs: Glenn Butcher – Footy Fan’s Lament (Swans Song)

December 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment

After Sydney lost the AFL Grand Final against Brisbane, Glenn Butcher wrote a lament expressing his disappointment of his team’s loss.

Almanac Music: So You’re Overseas and Suddenly….(Part 2)

December 16, 2024 by 4 Comments

Australian music heard while travelling overseas stir deep memories in the hearts and souls of Aussie travellers reminding them of home. Ian Wilson presents a travelling soundtrack in Part 2 of his new music series.

Almanac Life: Buggerising about on the Bellarine

December 13, 2024 by 7 Comments

Mickey Randall recalls his hectic weekend on the Bellarine when he and Claire were over from Adelaide for the Queenscliff Music Festival.

Almanac Music: More New Orleans – How the term jazz originated

December 13, 2024 by 3 Comments

Ever wondered how the musical term ‘jazz’ came about? Col found out on a trip to New Orleans for Jazzfest as he explains.

Almanac Music: The Best Australian Albums of 2024

December 10, 2024 by 11 Comments

Smokie has listened to over 120 new Australian albums this year. Here is his best of 2024.