Almanac Music: Beastie Boys

December 28, 2021 by 2 Comments

The Beastie Boys worked their magic on a group of wayward kids as Matt Zurbo explains in his latest musical musing.

Almanac Music: Musical musings from a garbage truck

December 21, 2021 by 1 Comment

Monday nights while working on the garbage truck, Matt Zurbo listened to the ‘most exquisite music to ever touch a soul’.

Almanac Music: Blabber ‘N Smoke

December 14, 2021 by 1 Comment

It was beautiful! Rock theatre and pyromania in the rain and in the bush. More of Matt Zurbo’s musical adventures.

Almanac Music: You Arrive in the Strangest Ways.

December 7, 2021 by 2 Comments

Out in the bush, radio reception can be dismal until the gamma rays bring in Captain Beefheart explains Matt Zurbo in his latest music story.

Almanac Music: Matt Zurbo’s Musical Adventures – Cuba

November 30, 2021 by 3 Comments

Matt Zurbo’s musical adventures continue in Cuba and the people met in the Casa de Planenque. [Language warning – Ed]

Almanac Music: Mikey – A Pocket of Gold

November 16, 2021 by 1 Comment

Matt Zurbo continues his musical adventures with a story about Mikey, one of Australia’s most respected Indi music producers.

Almanac Opinion: Old Dog on Liam Jones

November 15, 2021 by 9 Comments

Old Dog has thought about the Liam Jones situation and while he thinks the former Carlton player is selfish and idiotic, he also asks why?

Almanac Music: The Angels – The beer soaked counter meal of music

November 10, 2021 by 8 Comments

The Angels were a great band, no edges, just sweat and energy! Bodies flying everywhere. It was exciting, terrifying. Matt Zurbo continues his musical adventures.

Almanac Opinion: Jordan De Goey

November 8, 2021 by 3 Comments

Old Dog might not agree with all that Jordan De Goey stands for (he doesn’t know him to be fair…) but he’ll defend to the death his right to a fair trial.

Almanac Music: Neil Young

November 2, 2021 by 2 Comments

In Matt Zurbo’s continuing musical adventures he recalls the opportunity he had to interview Neil Young for his sister’s rock magazine.

Almanac Music: Andre Williams – The Dirtiest Old Man in the World

October 26, 2021 by 1 Comment

Andre Williams was known as the ‘Godfather of Soul’. He referred to himself as ‘The Dirtiest Old Man in the World’ but to Matt Zurbo he was a musical hero as he explains. [Language warning – Ed]

Almanac Music: ‘Sonic Boom’

October 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Matt Zurbo continues his regular account of his musical experiences as he relives the pain and the joy it took to eventually see a band much loved by him, The Sonics, when they played the Caravan Club in Oakleigh.

Almanac Footy: The Unconformity Cup – Nowhere Footy

October 15, 2021 by 18 Comments

Old Dog goes to Queenstown where he plays a fun (but proper) footy match on the famous gravel oval during the Unconformity Festival. [This is an Old Dog special which was first published in 2016 – JTH]

Almanac Music: Sunnyboys

October 12, 2021 by 4 Comments

Matt Zurbo shares more music experiences from his younger days; this time, a performance by the Sunnyboys, and a girlfriend named Sonja. [Warning: Adult themes mentioned. -Ed]

Almanac Music: Angel

October 5, 2021 by 3 Comments

Matt Zurbo begins a regular series of stories about his extensive experiences related to music and its impact on his life and relationships.

Grand Final – Move over Knight, here’s the Zalac poster

September 27, 2021 by 5 Comments

Old Dog shares the work of his artist mate Zelko Zalac, a Dees premiership poster designed in a style reminiscent of the late, great WEG.

Grand Final – Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: A ripper!

September 26, 2021 by 7 Comments

It’s been a long day and a longer night for Old Dog who presents his traditional wrap up of what was a ripper Grand FInal. [Thanks for seeing in the dawn to get this done Old Dog. Always a highlight of the coverage. – JTH]

Grand Final Warm-Up

September 24, 2021 by 1 Comment

It’s Christmas Eve for footy lovers writes Old Dog as he recalls the attitude of Gabriela Andersen.

Almanac Footy: Screw the Brownlow

September 20, 2021 by 27 Comments

Old Dog just cannot abide the Brownlow as it is these days. And, while he has the floor, he has a crack at a few other contemporary elements of AFL footy on the way.

Almanac Footy: Grand Finals

September 5, 2021 by 10 Comments

Old Dog is absolutely rapt for one of his old clubs Lilydale FC in Tasmania with their Grand Final victory as he celebrates in spirit with them. He also reflects on another former club defeated in their finals bid and feels their gut wrenching experience of loss.