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Almanac Music – Billie Holiday: Three Songs

Peter Crossing reflects on the legacy of Billie Holiday through three of her greatest songs.

Almanac Music: This week in 1971

A song released 50 years ago tomorrow got Ian Hauser wondering about what we were listening to in May 1971.

Almanac Music: Happy 80th birthday Bob!

What a fabulous way to celebrate Bob Dylan’s 80th birthday, a concert of Bob songs performed by Melbourne’s finest musicians and singers at the Memo Music Hall in St Kilda. May you stay forever young Bob!

Almanac Music: Slava and Sharon Grigoryan at the Trinity Sessions

It’s a change of pace at the Trinity Sessions for Greg Andrew as he experiences the classical musicianship of Slava and Sharon Grigoryan.

Almanac Music: ‘To Love Somebody’ – The Bee Gees

Col Ritchie has enjoyed the music of the Bee Gees for many years, especially the songs from the early stages of their career. Here are three of their great songs for your enjoyment.

Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch: Andrew Stafford – Back On (Today!)

This lunch is BACK ON.
Andrew Stafford, music writer, footy writer, and lover of birds is the guest speaker at the next Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch on Friday 7 May 2021. Details in this post.

Almanac Music: Vale – Denny Freeman (1944-2021)

Music legend Denny Freeman played with many greats including Bob Dylan and Stevie Ray Vaughan during his long career. Freeman had been based in Austin Texas from 1970 until his death last week aged 76. Col Ritchie had the pleasure of meeting Denny after a performance at the Saxon Hotel in Austin Texas 2014.

Almanac Music: Jeff Lang at the Trinity Sessions

With live music slowly making a comeback, Greg A went to see Jeff Lang perform as part of the Trinity Sessions. He was blown away by Lang’s marvellous musical skills on a fine night.

Almanac Music: Live again with Died Pretty

Remember live music? Died Pretty finally got to play their much delayed gig at the Croxton Park Hotel. Mick Symons was glad to be there.

Almanac Memoir (and Music): ‘Maybe’ by Split Enz

This Friday’s piece from KD, although quite brief, covers a great deal of territory, including mid-1970s Sydney, the Opera House, King’s Cross, a family holiday, and an encounter with early Split Enz.