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Almanac Music: Elvis – One (Virtual) Night With You

February 24, 2026 by 6 Comments

Andy Doherty is an Elvis fan through and through and recalls the time of the Elvis Virtual concert and meeting Elvis’ band members after the show.

Almanac Music (and Travel): Lanigan’s Ball

February 23, 2026 by 12 Comments

Dips reflects on a folk song from the Emerald Isle that has stayed with him for decades, recently brought back to the front of mind for reasons unknown.

Almanac Music: Baz Luhrmann’s new movie ‘EPiC – Elvis Presley in Concert’ 

February 21, 2026 by 6 Comments

Elvis tragic Stan Kluzek reviews ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’, a film by Baz Luhrmann, and one that Stan absolutely loved.

Almanac Music: The best of Elvis

February 20, 2026 by 13 Comments

Ian Wilson reviews ‘Baz Luhrmann’s Epic: Elvis Presley in Concert’ and was not only impressed by Elvis’ superb performances but also by the production quality of the film. It’s a must see says Ian!

Almanac Music and Books: Two boxes of Stereo Stories books

February 13, 2026 by 3 Comments

Vin Maskell unveils the first two volumes to appear in Stereo Stories pocketbooks by Lucia Nardo and The Footy Almanac’s Smokie Dawson. Check here for details of the upcoming launch.

Almanac Music: ‘Ziggy played guitar’- Songs Referencing Musical Instruments

February 6, 2026 by 174 Comments

This instalment of KD’s long-running series on popular song concerns songs referencing musical instruments. As is always the case, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.

Almanac Music – Runrig: A Band I Discovered

February 5, 2026 by 2 Comments

Connecting with his Scottish roots, RagingBull introduces us to a band that has taken his fancy – Runrig.

Almanac Reprise: Not Quite Bob – They Also Serve: Joe Ely, Rodney Crowell, Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt

February 3, 2026 by 6 Comments

Another worthy set of musicians from Trevor Blainey’s ‘Not Quite Bob’ series: Joe Ely, Rodney Crowell, Lyle Lovett, and John Hiatt. Fantastic music! [RIP Joe Ely who passed away late last year. -ED]

Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs: International Style #9 – UK Part 1: Manchester Does Dylan

January 30, 2026 by 16 Comments

Karl Dubravs continues his ‘Dylan Cover Songs: International Style’. Part 9 is a first look at British artists, in particular those from Manchester, and their versions of Dylan songs.

Almanac Music: Farewell to ‘Australia’s conscience’ Rob Hirst.

January 29, 2026 by 7 Comments

Dennis Gedling pays tribute to Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst who passed away last week.