Almanac Music: Not Quite Bob – Vital Brits and a Non Brit – Nick Drake, John Martyn, Billy Bragg, Joe Henry

May 3, 2022 by 6 Comments

More fabulous music from Trevor Blainey in his ‘Not Quite Bob’ series; this week three Brits and a non-Brit.

Almanac Music: Not Quite Bob – Americana Part 2: The Long Ryders, Ray La Montagne, Kurt Vile, Jason Isbell

April 16, 2022 by 9 Comments

Some more fantastic Americana music from Trevor Blainey as he continues his wonderful ‘Not Quite Bob’ series.

Almanac Music: Not Quite Bob – Something Cooking In LA: Serving of Buffalo, Burritos and Byrds with a side of (C)larks thrown in

March 28, 2022 by 6 Comments

Trevor Blainey presents the music and his thoughts on some of the greatest LA based bands and solo artists the musical world has known.

Almanac Music: Not Quite Bob – Tom Waits Sharing a Curbstone With Chuck E Weiss … and Rickie Lee Jones

March 15, 2022 by 5 Comments

Another fantastic collection of musicians from Trevor Blainey in his continuing ‘Not Quite Bob series; this time, Tom Waits, Rickie Lee Jones, and Chuck E Weiss. Magic!

Almanac Music: Not Quite Bob – in fact not really Bob at all but, you know … Guitar

February 26, 2022 by 7 Comments

What a cracker from Trevor Blainey this week in his ‘Not Quite Bob’ series! Or should we say not quite Bob as he shares a selection of his favourite guitarists.

Almanac Music: Not Quite Bob – Yoof: Grace Cummings, Courtney Barnett, Liz Stringer, Van Walker

February 18, 2022 by 3 Comments

Trevor Blainey comes up with another cracking set of musos in his ‘Not Quite Bob” series, this time some class Aussie acts.

Almanac Music: Not Quite Bob – Quality Not Quantity: Norton Buffalo, Syd Straw, Danny O’Keefe

February 11, 2022 by 3 Comments

Trevor Blainey comes up with another cracking set of ‘Not Quite Bob’ artists; although not as well known as some, there is quality in the music of Norton Buffalo, Syd Straw, and Danny O’Keefe.

Almanac Music: Not Quite Bob – Assorted Californians: Ry Cooder, Jackson Browne, David Lindley

January 30, 2022 by 9 Comments

Three musical giants from California, Ry Cooder, Jackson Browne, and David Lindley, feature in Trevor Blainey’s ‘Not Quite Bob’ series this week. [Ed: Cracking read and music Trev!]

Almanac Music: Not Quite Bob – Australian storytellers

January 26, 2022 by 2 Comments

Trevor Blainey continues his fantastic ‘Not Quite Bob’ series with a selection of songs from some great Australian storytellers.

Almanac Music: Not Quite Bob – The Waifs: Two Fisherman’s Daughters and a Farmer’s Son

January 21, 2022 by 2 Comments

Trevor Blainey continues his fabulous music series Not Quite Bob, and introduces Australia’s own, The Waifs this week.

Almanac Music: Not Quite Bob – Richard Thompson … Dancing for Dreamers

December 18, 2021 by 2 Comments

Trevor Blainey presents a ripper performer this week in his ‘Not Quite Bob’ series, one of the world’s great guitar players, Richard Thompson. Enjoy the music.

Almanac Music: Not Quite Bob – Danny and Dusty and a long bow

December 3, 2021 by 2 Comments

Trevor Blainey comes up with another ‘Not Quite Bob’ cracker! This time, the music of Danny and Dusty. Do yourself a favour, it’s fab!

Almanac Music: Not Quite Bob – Lucinda Williams

November 27, 2021 by 9 Comments

Trevor Blainey continues his series ‘Not Quite Bob’ and examines another great artist in Lucinda Williams, who like Bob, has a certain quality about her work.

Everyday Obits: Vale Ron Blainey

April 14, 2020 by 8 Comments

Trevor Blainey is a great friend of the Almanac. Recently his Dad Ron passed away. Here is the eulogy he delivered at the memorial service thanks to Tony Wilson at Speakola. [Condolences to you and Cassie and your family, Trev – JTH]

Round 13 – Essendon v Hawthorn: At The Footy With Glenda: A Diary of a Dedicated fan

June 19, 2019 by 15 Comments

Another side of the debate on crowd behaviour. Trevor Blainey was looking forward to another night at the footy with cousin Glenda. It didn’t go entirely to plan, despite the Bombers’ win.