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Almanac History – November 27 is quite a day in the calendar of sport and music

November 27, 2019 by 4 Comments

The Almanac takes you down Memory Lane to see what happened in the worlds of cricket and rock music on this date. It’s a journey from bright lights to mayhem.

Almanac Desert Island Discs – Which album will you take?

November 22, 2019 by 35 Comments

Marooned on a desert island? Which album would you hope to have with you to while away the time? Col had no problems making his choice! [We reprise Col’s post from a few ago wondering if your choice of Desert Island Disc has changed – ED]

As the night takes a deep breath: U2 Joshua Tree Tour 2019, Melbourne

November 22, 2019 by 3 Comments

Shane Reid had a fab night out at U2’s recent Melbourne concert. He relives the experience and recalls fond memories from over the years of his love for the band as he explains.

A letter of thanks to U2: Surrender (The Joshua Tree tour, Melbourne)

November 18, 2019 by 19 Comments

They’re one of the biggest bands in the world, with a career spanning decades, but amidst the dark hours and a cast of thousands, our E.r experienced U2’s music in a way that resonated deep within his soul – here he shares the experience as best he can in mere words.

Almanac Music – Aussie album review: The Teskey Brothers “Run Home Slow”

October 28, 2019 by 3 Comments

The latest of Smokie’s reviews of classic Australian albums is “Run Home Slow” by the Teskey Brothers, a brand-new release which is sure to become a classic.

Almanac Music – Like a Rolling Stone: Bob Dylan

October 25, 2019 by 3 Comments

Col remembers the time he first heard Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone” played by a favourite teacher in Form 4 all those years ago.

Almanac Music: Dave Kimber.

September 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Fitting in and falling down in Australia I spent the 1980’s in Australia. I was initially hired by Rose Music/Australia who distributed all of the Yamaha musical equipment including grand pianos, pro-sound equipment and synthesizers and keyboards. I had signed a one-year contract with the vice-president of the company, David Phillips, who had flown out [Read more]

Almanac Music: 50 Years Since Woodstock

August 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment

The 50 year anniversaries continue. Last week it was the iconic Abbey Road photo, this week it’s Woodstock. Where were you and what did it mean to you? Ian Hauser shares his memories.

Almanac Music – Famous Photo of Fab Four is Fifty!

August 8, 2019 by 7 Comments

The famous Abbey Road photograph of the Beatles is fifty years old today. Ian Hauser pays tribute and muses over various events of that time.

Damien Lovelock, 1954-2019

August 6, 2019 by 5 Comments

Earl O’Neill pays tribute to Damien Lovelock, a man of intelligence and creativity, who was such a part of the Sydney music and sport scene. For Earl, the Celibate Rifles and Damien were such an anchor of Sydney life. [Terrific piece – Ed]