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Also, we continue to feature yarns from Stereo Stories: A Song. A Place. A Time. edited by Vin Maskell. This caters for the specific writing genre – the music and memoir style Vin prefers – outlined on the Stereo Stories site. It’s an excellent idea on an excellent site. Check it out.

 

Stereo Stories 500

April 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment

And while we’re on the subject of Stereo Stories, congratulations to Vin and crew on publishing their 500th piece of music and memoir.

Almanac Music – Stereo Stories: ‘My Hero’ Foo Fighters

April 21, 2020 by 2 Comments

In his latest Stereo Story, Smokie Dawson reflects on festivals, the Foo Fighters, and fatherhood.

Almanac Music – Stereo Stories: ‘The River’ Bruce Springsteen

April 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Bruce Springsteen and ‘The River’ brings back fond memories for Jane Leonard of a boyfriend and young love in 1983.

Almanac Music – David Bridie: Solomon Islands Ferry Disaster Appeal

April 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Musician David Bridie and Wantok Musik are seeking the support and donations from Almanac readers for the Solomon Islands Ferry Disaster Appeal. Please help if you can.

Almanac Music – Stereo Stories: ‘Walking About’ Venom P. Stinger

April 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment

A late night music clip on “Rage” stimulated a return for Jane Leonard to her forgotten 1988 self. [Terrific read – Ed]

Easter Sunday: A reflection

April 12, 2020 by 10 Comments

At this time of reflection Shane Reid considers the influence of the music played in his household as he was growing up, and explains his role as a four year old celebrant at mass.

Almanac Music: Thoughts on the death of John Prine

April 11, 2020 by 31 Comments

Rick Kane (or Trucker Slim) has been shaken by the death of John Prine. In this emotional and evocative tribute, he explains why John Prine means so much to him, and his family. This is about connectedness and the things that matter. It’s about the place of music and of sadness, and how music builds healing and strength and belief we need and crave. A mighty piece of writing about a mighty man.

John Prine – Singer songwriter great dies of Covid-19

April 8, 2020 by 5 Comments

The legendary John Prine has died. Such a loss to lovers of great music.

Vale Bill Withers

April 7, 2020 by 7 Comments

You may not have known the late Bill Withers by name, but you probably knew some of his songs.

The day I met Kenny Rogers

March 30, 2020 by 13 Comments

The passing of modern music icon Kenny Rogers has touched several Almanackers – Andrew Starkie shares his experiences of watching ‘The Gambler’ up on stage in all his magnificence and frailties.