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Almanac Music: ‘She Loves You’ – The Beatles

December 21, 2021 by 14 Comments

What’s your favourite Beatles song? Col Ritchie has made his choice, what do you think?

Almanac Music: Musical musings from a garbage truck

December 21, 2021 by 1 Comment

Monday nights while working on the garbage truck, Matt Zurbo listened to the ‘most exquisite music to ever touch a soul’.

Almanac Music: Not Quite Bob – Richard Thompson … Dancing for Dreamers

December 18, 2021 by 2 Comments

Trevor Blainey presents a ripper performer this week in his ‘Not Quite Bob’ series, one of the world’s great guitar players, Richard Thompson. Enjoy the music.

Almanac Memoir: Rannoch House, Renting, Music and Writing

December 17, 2021 by 9 Comments

This Friday’s post from KD is a multi-dimensional affair, involving an iconic Geelong mansion – Rannoch House – and personal memoir, music, writing and Geelong Football Club history.

Almanac Music: Blabber ‘N Smoke

December 14, 2021 by 1 Comment

It was beautiful! Rock theatre and pyromania in the rain and in the bush. More of Matt Zurbo’s musical adventures.

Almanac Music: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

December 14, 2021 by 2 Comments

The death of Michael Nesmith this week reminded Col Ritchie of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s version of Nesmith’s song, ‘Some of Shelly’s Blues’. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band first came to prominence with their version of Jerry Jeff Walker’s classic song, ‘Mr Bojangles’.

Almanac Obituary: Vale Mike Nesmith

December 11, 2021 by 4 Comments

Mike Nesmith of The Monkees has passed away at the age of 78. Ian Hauser recalls his teenage admiration for the singer-songwriter.

Almanac Music: My Favourite Drummers – Karen Carpenter

December 10, 2021 by 4 Comments

Today’s piece by KD is his second in a series about his favourite drummers – the wonderfully talented Karen Carpenter features.

Almanac Music: You Arrive in the Strangest Ways.

December 7, 2021 by 2 Comments

Out in the bush, radio reception can be dismal until the gamma rays bring in Captain Beefheart explains Matt Zurbo in his latest music story.

Almanac Music: ‘Tin Soldier’ – Small Faces

December 7, 2021 by 7 Comments

‘Tin Soldier’ by Small Faces, recorded in 1968 is one the classic pop songs of all time and remains a firm favourite among music buffs.