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Almanac Music: The music of New Orleans – Traditional Jazz and The Preservation Hall

October 13, 2020 by 2 Comments

New Orleans is one of the great cities of the world, primarily known for its music and culture. Col Ritchie will be introducing readers to the music of New Orleans over the coming weeks. This week, some traditional jazz featuring The Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Tuba Skinny.

Almanac Music: Dave Kimber helps Jean-Phillipe Rykiel get his three wishes – Zappa, Joni Mitchell, & Stevie Wonder

October 6, 2020 by 3 Comments

More fascinating musical tales from Dave Kimber as he helps a vision impaired Frenchman meet Frank Zappa, Joni Mitchell and Stevie Wonder.

Almanac Poetry: Thumbnail Sketch of the Great Roy Orbison

October 6, 2020 by 10 Comments

This week’s poem from Kevin Densley is about the Big O, Roy Orbison – the Caruso of Rock.

Footy Theme Songs: Some ‘new’ tunes for the Pies and the Cats

October 5, 2020 by Leave a Comment

David Triolo returns with another music-related piece – this time he has some thoughts on alternative tunes for the upcoming Semi Final clash between Geelong and Collingwood.

Almanac Music: The greatest guitar solo never in a movie

October 1, 2020 by 4 Comments

Alex Darling contends that ‘across modern cinema – and in particular the nineties – guitar solo soundtracks have made film scenes iconic’. He sets out, with considerable success, to demonstrate his point.

Almanac Music: The Hip Replacements

September 29, 2020 by 3 Comments

Not only an operation, The Hip Replacements are also a fab band to get those hips moving and grooving!

Almanac Music: Dave Kimber –  A Musical Weekend With Sammy Davis Jr. in Australia

September 29, 2020 by 3 Comments

Dave Kimber meets Sammy Davis Jr in Australia, swaps drum solos with him, is told some great stories about Frank Sinatra, and sells Sammy some Yamaha keyboards.

Almanac Music: Theme Time Radio with Bob Dylan

September 29, 2020 by 1 Comment

Bob Dylan has returned to the radio waves with his ‘Theme Time Radio Hour’ in a special episode related to the theme of whiskey. This program was first broadcast a few days ago. Check the details for listening in.

Almanac Music: Stateless in the Lockdown State

September 27, 2020 by 2 Comments

A new U2 music video has stirred Brian the Ruminator into remembering the role music has played in his life up until the current COVID restrictions in Victoria.

Almanac Music: Dave Kimber – Led Zeppelin and backstage passes

September 22, 2020 by 3 Comments

Limos with Jimmy Page, red Mercs with John Paul Jones, and backstage passes to Led Zeppelin are all part of the wonderful musical life of Dave Kimber.