Almanac Books: ‘If I Could …’ – Matt Zurbo Book Launch (July 20)

July 9, 2025 by 2 Comments

Matt Zurbo invites all Almanackers, friends, kids, and grandkids to the July 20 launch of his new children’s book ‘If I Could …’. It will be a cracker!

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Almanac Music: Spectrum’s ‘I’ll Be Gone’

October 10, 2024 by 23 Comments

Matt Zurbo fondly remembers that great Australian classic song, Spectrum’s ‘I’ll Be Gone’, its effect on him, its relationship to Apollo Bay, and in a moving tribute, on the death of his father. [That’s quite a funeral Old Dog – JTH]

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Almanac (Local) Footy: The One Percenters

May 15, 2024 by 7 Comments

Old Dog gives thanks to volunteer Jacquie Langley – and to all the behind-the-scenes workers at local footy clubs

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Almanac Music: Al and I… and Ron

August 13, 2023 by 5 Comments

Matt Zurbo continues his musical adventures remembering a loved performer from the past. [Language warning – Ed]
[The Footy Almanac reprises this piece in memory of Ron S Peno who passed away yesterday -Ed]

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Almanac Music: What’s Your Most Iconic Aussie Song?

July 9, 2022 by 8 Comments

Elena Zurbo has passed her citizenship test to become an Australian citizen. Husband Matt thought it appropriate to come up with a list of iconic Aussie songs to help celebrate the occasion. He also asks Almanackers to name their iconic Aussie songs.

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Almanac Music: The Brisbane Hotel, Hobart – Tops Off!

March 22, 2022 by 2 Comments

The body builders, the pasty young dudes, and topless dancing, are all part of a night at The Brissy remembered by the Old Dog.

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Almanac Music: The Fumes

March 9, 2022 by 2 Comments

Matt Zurbo shares the story of how he travelled to gigs with The Pretty Littles, until the the lead singer and friend, Jack, turtled up when he was confronted with the opportunity of meeting The Fumes in person at the Espie in St Kilda.

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Music

February 15, 2022 by 2 Comments

After a big day filming a clip for The Monaros, Matt and drummer Jack sit down and contemplate the bigger things in life; their favourite bands and music.

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Almanac Music: Three Songs

February 1, 2022 by 15 Comments

Matt Zurbo challenges you to name the first three songs you think of. And explains why.

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Almanac Music: Matt’s Musical Musings – Have Love, Will Travel

January 18, 2022 by 2 Comments

Matt Zurbo revisits the time he presented a radio show, and discusses some of the music the played on his program.

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Almanac Music: Matt’s Musical Musings – ‘Careless Whispers’

January 11, 2022 by 1 Comment

Matt Zurbo remembers back to the nightclub where he worked and the time George Michael and his entourage arrived and hit the dance floor.

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Almanac Music: Matt’s Musical Musings – Kate Ceberano

January 4, 2022 by 2 Comments

Matt Zurbo fondly remembers Kate Ceberano and their brief time together.

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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.

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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’.

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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.

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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.

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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]

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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.

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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.

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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.

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