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Almanac Music: Twenty years old is “What rhymes with cars and girls”

July 30, 2019 by 12 Comments

Twenty years ago, another time and places, friends and acquaintances, some loved. ER bears his soul of times gone by as he relives “What Rhymes With Cars & Girls” by Tim Rogers and the Twin Set by replaying his story with his distinctive voice telling what those songs meant to him.

Almanac Music – Aussie album review: Tex, Don and Charlie – ‘Sad But True’

July 15, 2019 by 8 Comments

In the tenth of his occasional series looking back at classic Australian albums, Smokie revisits “Sad But True” – the debut collaboration of Tex, Don and Charlie.

Alternative Essendon FC theme song – Do yourself a favour!: Have a look and a listen!

June 28, 2019 by 4 Comments

Check out the rap African alternative version of the Bombers theme song. For your enjoyment!

Almanac Music: ‘I do love a Saturday arvo’

June 13, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Fans have always had their place in the game. As Captain Rock pointed out in the early 1980s when it still was all about Saturday arvo.

Almanac Music: Farewell Roky and Dr John

June 11, 2019 by 2 Comments

Brian The Ruminator reflects upon the wonderful musical legacy left to us after the recent deaths of Dr John and Roky Erickson.

Almanac Literary – Williamstown Literary Festival June 14th – 16th

June 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment

The Willy Lit Fest takes place 14th – 16th June and is sure to be a great event, as it always is. Among the program participants this year are some well known Footy Almanackers. Check it out.

Almanac Music: Introducing Heed the Porter (especially today, May 10, because their single comes out today)

May 10, 2019 by 4 Comments

Heed the Porter are an alt rock/blues band from Brisbane. They have much to offer. Do yourself a favour…

Almanac Roadtrips – To Uluru: Part 3. Fried egg

May 4, 2019 by 6 Comments

To Uluru. Day 3. In temperatures approaching 50 degrees E.regnans and family motor their way towards the Dead Heart, across the parched, desolate ancient seabed.

Almanac Music: A Swiftian Rumination

May 3, 2019 by 1 Comment

Brian the Ruminator goes Swiftian – Jonathan and Tay Tay – to make a gentle and considered point about musical appreciation.

Almanac Music – Aussie album review: Sunnyboys’ “Sunnyboys”

April 23, 2019 by 11 Comments

In the ninth of his occasional series revisiting classic Aussie albums, Smokie brings us a classic power-pop record that is a constant reminder of teenage summers.