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Almanac Music: The Beatles in Adelaide – From Me To You

June 11, 2024 by 7 Comments

Peter Crossing’s formative years in Adelaide were coloured by The Beatles and the mania that surrounded their visit.

Almanac Travel and Music: From New Orleans to Nashville – A Tale of Three Weeks in the USA

June 4, 2024 by 3 Comments

Stan and Marlene Kluzek had a cracking time at Jazzfest 2024 during their visit to New Orleans, as well as a side trip to Nashville on their way home.

Almanac Music: ‘Let There Be Rock’ – Songs That Reference Rock and Roll

May 31, 2024 by 158 Comments

In this installment of KD’s long-running series about popular song, the theme is songs that reference rock and roll. As usual, readers’ responses are warmly welcomed.

Stereo Stories: 10th anniversary concert

May 29, 2024 by 1 Comment

The 10th anniversary of Stereo Stories Concerts will be celebrated during the Willy Lit Fest. Footy Almanacker Smokie Dawson will be one of the featured story tellers.

Almanac Music: The Wallflowers @JazzFest 2024

May 27, 2024 by 1 Comment

The Wallflowers closing out the Fais Do Do stage at JazzFest 2024 provided Col Ritchie with perhaps his major highlight of the festival.

Almanac Music (Podcast) – The Beatles: They Came to a Land Downunder

May 27, 2024 by 9 Comments

The legendary Beatles tour of 1964 has inspired many – including plenty of Almanackers – and this cultural touchstone is the driver of Gareth Meyer’s new podcast that looks deeply at the phenomenon

Almanac Music: The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band @JazzFest 2024

May 24, 2024 by 5 Comments

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band are retiring after sixty years of recording and being on the road. Col was there to see one of their final performances at JazzFest 2024.

Almanac Music: Neil Murray at the Trinity Sessions

May 22, 2024 by 4 Comments

Peter Crossing spent a great afternoon at the Trinity Sessions in Adelaide with talented musician Neil Murray, an important contributor to Australian music and culture.

Almanac Music: Neil Young and Crazy Horse @ JazzFest 2024.

May 21, 2024 by 12 Comments

Neil Young is one of Col’s all time favourites and to see him perform with Crazy Horse at JazzFest 2024 in New Orleans was a real treat and one of the highlights of the festival.

Almanac Music: ‘Here Comes the…’ – Songs Involving the Sun

May 17, 2024 by 145 Comments

In this instalment of his long-running series about popular music themes, KD deals with songs involving the sun. As usual, readers’ responses are warmly welcomed.