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Almanac Music and Travel: Chicago Hosts the Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary

July 2, 2024 by 5 Comments

Ian Wilson was in Chicago in 2014 when the city hosted an exhibition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Rolling Stones.

Almanac Music: ‘My Baby’s Got Me Locked Up in Chains’ – Songs Containing Prison References

June 28, 2024 by 152 Comments

In this week’s installment of his long-running series concerning popular song themes, KD looks at songs that contain prison references.

Almanac Music: Beatles 1964 Tour – The Immigration Promotion Plot

June 25, 2024 by 2 Comments

New member, and returning writer, Gareth Meyer invites you to listen to his Beatles podcast which sounds very interesting. He explains here. [Welcome back Gareth – JTH]

Almanac Travel: Reflections of New Orleans – Part 1

June 25, 2024 by 3 Comments

Col Ritchie recently returned from his regular visit to New Orleans and reflects on his thoughts and feelings of this great city.

Almanac Music: An Evening with Marlon Williams

June 24, 2024 by 6 Comments

A much loved artist from accross the ditch, Marlon Williams played a small-scale gig in Anglesea with a lot of heart. Andrew Fithall was in attendance.

A Beer with … Mickey Randall

June 21, 2024 by 17 Comments

Barry Nicholls continues his ‘A beer with …’ series featuring our sausage roll specialist, beer connoisseur, music and reading fan, and Almanacker favourite – Mickey Randall.

Almanac Music: The Beatles – Concert tour of Australia 1964

June 21, 2024 by 6 Comments

It is hard to believe sixty years ago The Beatles toured Australia!

Almanac Reviews: ‘This is Going to be Big’ – documentary review/personal story

June 14, 2024 by 3 Comments

Callum Quirk identifies with the actors in ‘This is Going to be Big’ who overcome their fears and develop confidence through the challenge of participating in drama as he explains.

Almanac Music: ‘Pink and Purple Wisteria’ – Songs Involving Flowers

June 14, 2024 by 173 Comments

In this week’s installment of KD’s long-running series about popular song themes, the topic is songs involving flowers; as usual, readers’ input is warmly welcomed.

Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – The Top 10: Aussie Style

June 11, 2024 by 12 Comments

Karl Dubravs continues his series examining cover versions of Bob Dylan songs. This time Karl devises a top ten list of Bob’s more popular songs covered by Aussie artists.