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Almanac Music: ’33 1/3 Reasons Why’ – This Is Why

December 10, 2024 by 15 Comments

Greg Andrew explains the thinking behind his continuing music series ’33/3 Reasons Why’. Greg provides an eclectic musical selection for listeners to enjoy, discover, and revisit.

Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – Aussie Style: The Males Take On Dylan

December 10, 2024 by 8 Comments

Karl Dubravs continues his authoritative and in-depth account of Dylan covers by Australian artists, this week featuring male performers not previously mentioned in the series.

Almanac Music: So, you’re overseas and suddenly…(Part 1)

December 9, 2024 by 10 Comments

‘Have you ever been a long way from home for a significant period when suddenly you hear the opening chords from an Australian band, a band you may not have even loved, just that song?’ This is the start of a new series by Ian Wilson.

Almanac Music: ‘If I Was A Sculptor’ – Songs Connected to Painting and/or Sculpture

December 6, 2024 by 79 Comments

This instalment of KD’s epic series on popular song concerns songs connected to painting and/or sculpture. As usual, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.

Almanac Lunches: Chiefly Unreliable Minutes from a Geelong Yacht Club Luncheon

November 29, 2024 by 18 Comments

The minutes from the Geelong Almanackers Lunch are now available for perusal thanks to secretary Mickey Randall.

Almanac Music: ‘Medieval to Metal’ – a guitar heaven!

November 29, 2024 by 3 Comments

A couple of guitars caught Col’s eye at the ‘Medieval to Metal: The Art & Evolution of the Guitar’ exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ballarat.

Almanac Music: ‘Have a Cigar’ – Songs Involving Smoking

November 22, 2024 by 88 Comments

In the latest instalment of his epic series on popular song themes, KD deals with songs involving smoking – cigarettes, cigars, pipes, whatever…

Almanac Music: Stereo Stories’ final show for 2024

November 12, 2024 by 1 Comment

The final concert of 2024 for Stereo Stories is coming up on 30 November at Tempo Rubato in Brunswick.

Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – Aussie Style: The Females Take On Dylan

November 11, 2024 by 6 Comments

Karl Dubravs presents the tenth in his excellent series of Dylan cover songs recorded by Australian and Kiwi artists. This week he highlights covers recorded by female artists.

Almanac Art: The Art Gallery of Ballarat’s Latest Exhibition

November 11, 2024 by 1 Comment

Ian Wilson reviews the latest exhibitions occurring at the Art Gallery of Ballarat, including the ‘Medieval to Metal’ guitar exhibition.