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Almanac Poetry: The Artist Formerly Known

September 13, 2021 by 2 Comments

The history of rock ‘n’ roll contains many novelty acts and artists with quirky stage names. In this week’s poem, Kevin Densley charts the rise and fall of a fictional rock ‘n’ roller along these lines. [Very mild language warning – Ed.]

Wantok Almanac: Nancy Patterson

September 11, 2021 by 20 Comments

Wantok Almanac returns, heading to Vanuatu and Nancy Patterson, a woman through her relationship with the game and role with AFL Vanuatu has made a significant contribution. Nancy is a champion of inclusion and progression within Australian Football. (An excellent piece – Eds.)

Almanac Music: ‘Electro Melodier’ – Son Volt

September 7, 2021 by 1 Comment

Jay Farrar and his band Son Volt, a staple of the alt country and Americana scene for many years, released their new album recently called ‘Electro Melodier. Check out a track from the album.

Almanac Music: ‘Diddy Wah Diddy’ – Running Jumping Standing Still

August 31, 2021 by 4 Comments

Running Jumping Standing Still had a big hit with their version of ‘Diddy Wah Diddy’ in the 60s, and they still sound great today.

Almanac Life: Charlie Watts and the Ramsgate

August 30, 2021 by 6 Comments

Mickey Randall headed to Henley Beach for an evening at the Ramsgate Hotel and a chin wag on the Stones and the late Charlie Watts.

Almanac Music: Oh, Richo (and Pearl Jam)

August 28, 2021 by 8 Comments

Matthew Richardson, Pearl Jam and Docklands – they all came together to provide an experience from which John Baker’s ears are still recovering.

Almanac Music: When Will You Fall For Me?

August 27, 2021 by 5 Comments

We all have those songs that go round and round in our heads, and get stuck there – this can be for days on end. In this Friday’s column, KD writes about his current one.

Almanac Music: Vale Charlie Watts

August 26, 2021 by 5 Comments

The Footy Almanac pays tribute to Charlie Watts, legendary drummer of The Rolling Stones, who has passed away aged 80.

Almanac Music: The Rolling Stones’ Best 50 Songs

August 25, 2021 by 25 Comments

RIP Charlie Watts, the drummer of the Rolling Stones, who passed away in a London hospital on the 24th of August. He was 80. In this article posted earlier in August, Smokie recounted his top 50 Rolling Stones songs, more topical today than ever.

Almanac Music: ‘Wagon Wheel’ – Old Crow Medicine Show

August 24, 2021 by 3 Comments

‘Wagon Wheel’ was the beginning of a fabulous musical career for The Old Crow Medicine Show.