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Blues in Echuca

August 6, 2018 by 2 Comments

From blues music to bare knuckle boxing (and a little mention of footy), Glen! takes us through some history of Echuca and surrounds.

Almanac Music: Eilen Jewell – A New Lady Sings the Blues

August 4, 2018 by 1 Comment

Eilen Jewell is a talented musician who is outside the mainstream, celebrated but not widely known, and it’s rewarding to follow such an inspiring artist according to fan Michael Harry.   

A Lament for the Absolutely Lamentable – Carlton v The Fine Young Cannibals

July 23, 2018 by 3 Comments

Rick N takes us back to when Carlton were A Good Thing, but now the team just Drives Me (him) Crazy.

Five live stylists

July 18, 2018 by 4 Comments

Blues blood runs in Earl O’Neill’s veins. (No typo there.) He shares memories of five of his best experiences and, oh, what a lucky man he’s been!

Almanac Everything (including Music): Fruity Ale and a Fire Bucket

June 28, 2018 by 10 Comments

We weren’t expecting a survey like this on the Almanac pages but it certainly has merit – especially when presented within a missive which describes the sanctuary of Mickey Randall’s home.

Almanac Music – Feeling Whitney by Post Malone: Ambiguous Heart Wrench

June 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Are you Feeling Whitney today? Sean Mortell is.

Almanac Music – The growing maturity of Australian Rock

June 13, 2018 by 1 Comment

Oz guitar bands aren’t dead, they’re just adapting. Alex Darling connects a lot of dots in this perceptive overview of Australian guitar bands old and new.

Almanackers at this year’s Williamstown Literary Festival – June 16-17

June 3, 2018 by 1 Comment

Be sure to head along to the Willy Lit Fest for some excellent panels and chats and support the Almanac writers who are part of this year’s program. (The quickview of the whole program is available here too)

Almanac Teams (and Music): Let There Be Rock!

May 28, 2018 by 19 Comments

The Almanac novelty teams rock on, as Glen! selects a team of rock ‘n’ rollers.

Almanac Music: ‘This Is America’ by Childish Gambino – What Art Truly Is

May 22, 2018 by 1 Comment

Sean Mortell reviews Childish Gambino’s ‘This is America’ – the controversial new song and music video from writer/comedian/actor Donald Glover’s alter-ego, that forces us to look into more than the music and learn from the art.