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Almanac Music: Not Quite Bob – Americana Part 1: Uncle Tupelo, Son Volt, Wilco, The Jayhawks, Golden Smog

September 1, 2023 by 6 Comments

Can the NQB series by Trevor Blainey get better than this? This week, Trevor takes us back to the beginnings of the Americana genre profiling some of the crème de la crème acts of this musical genre, and it’s a cracker! [With the 2024 AmericanaFest about to take place in Nashville later this month, it is an appropriate time to reprise this episode from the series. – Ed.]

Almanac Music: John Lennon’s Harmonica

August 25, 2023 by 44 Comments

John Lennon played the harmonica on numerous (mainly early) recordings by the Beatles. KD discusses these recordings and, as usual, invites readers to respond. In other words, readers are encouraged to contribute, in the comments section, their own choices of popular songs that employ harmonica (and this is certainly a case of ‘not only Bob’, though comments concerning Mr Zimmerman’s material are certainly welcomed).

Almanac Music: Not Quite Bob – The Covers: In Bob We Trust

August 20, 2023 by 22 Comments

Bob Dylan is undoubtedly one of the greatest song writers ever, and has written many timeless classics during his long career. This week in his ‘Not Quite Bob’ series, Trevor Blainey selects his favourite cover versions of some of Bob’s multitude of songs.

Almanac Music and Cinema: Telek with David Bridie in concert, and at MIFF

August 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment

David Bridie is appearing with George Telek in a gig at Memo Music Hall this weekend and both will feature in a movie shown during MIFF.

Almanac Music: Al and I… and Ron

August 13, 2023 by 5 Comments

Matt Zurbo continues his musical adventures remembering a loved performer from the past. [Language warning – Ed]
[The Footy Almanac reprises this piece in memory of Ron S Peno who passed away yesterday -Ed]

Almanac Music: ‘Not Quite Bob’ – Very Bob – The Band

August 11, 2023 by 7 Comments

Moved by the death of The Band’s Robbie Robertson, Trevor Blainey returns with his ‘Not Quite Bob’ series to at look at one of the most influential and respected bands of all time, The Band.

Almanac Music: Songs with One Word Titles (No Personal Names or Places)

August 11, 2023 by 67 Comments

This week’s music theme from KD is songs with one word titles – but in the comments section, readers, no songs with names of people or places, please. Songs relevant to these topics have been covered to some extent in other Footy Almanac articles Kevin has written.

Almanac Music: Vale – Robbie Robertson of The Band: RIP

August 10, 2023 by 8 Comments

Robbie Robertson, guitar player and songwriter, and member of The Band has passed away after a long illness.

Almanac Music: A Tribute to Died Pretty

August 8, 2023 by 13 Comments

With the cancellation of the upcoming ‘Died Pretty’ concerts due to the serious illness of two band members, the band may not play again. If this is the case, this much loved Aussie band will be sorely missed by their many fans. Ian Wilson pays tribute to a favourite band.

Almanac Music: Twenty years of WOW

August 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment

The Way Out West Roots Music Club has recently celebrated its 20th anniversary and a book has been released to reflect the life and times of the club as Vin Maskell explains.