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Almanac Music: Stereo Stories in concert – via YouTube

July 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment

So, you might have heard of the Almanac off-shoot called Stereo Stories and wondered, What’s it all about? How does it work, especially the concerts? Now, thanks to YouTube we can show you.

Almanac Music: Gig Review – The Living End at The Forum, 23/06/16

June 30, 2016 by 4 Comments

One of Australia’s finest live rock bands, The Living End, were in Melbourne last week. Luke Reynolds was there at the Forum to see them live (and to report for the Almanac).

Almanac Music: Bay City Rollers kilted up for encore

June 26, 2016 by 7 Comments

Neil Drysdale chats with Bay City Rollers Les McKeon as they prepare for their comeback concert at T in the Park.

Almanac Music: Michael Waugh sings Maffra Under 10s

June 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Michael Waugh has written a classic Aussie song about Country Footy titled Maffra Under 10s, watch the video.[Great Work – Ed]

Almanac Music: Tributeophilia – more than just a cover band

June 8, 2016 by 5 Comments

Luke Davies with some thoughts on originality and imagination, or lack thereof, in today’s music.

Almanac Music: Frank Yamma on Tour

May 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Frank Yamma, one of Australia’s most significant Indigenous songwriters is performing at Montrose Town Centre on the 28th. Well worth it!

Stereo Story: Phil Dimitriadis on drinking, demons and the song Soma Mou

May 18, 2016 by 1 Comment

Last week Phil Dimitridis wrote bravely about the demons of drink, the legacy of Tom Wills, and the importance of the band Weddings Parties Anything.

Here, in this Stereo Story, he once again opens up, this time focusing on a song called ‘Soma Mou’, by Notis Sfakianakis.

Book now for Willy Lit Fest: Stereo Stories, A Passion For Footy, and more.

May 14, 2016 by 3 Comments

Time for music-loving Almanackers to book at table at the next Stereo Stories show and see Smokie Dawson on his home ground, sharing the Stereo Stories stage with the band and several writers, including Andy Griffiths and Brian Nankervis.

Almanac Music: Stereo Stories – early Breakfast at Sweethearts

May 12, 2016 by 16 Comments

Crankypete soothes his soul and insomniac relief with the Chisels Breakfast at Sweethearts remembering a certain time and a certain place.

Almanac Music: Desiring and Joy in Lygon Street

May 12, 2016 by 14 Comments

A classic Melbourne moment came from nowhere.