Dave Kimber meets Sammy Davis Jr in Australia, swaps drum solos with him, is told some great stories about Frank Sinatra, and sells Sammy some Yamaha keyboards.
Almanac Music: Dave Kimber – A Musical Weekend With Sammy Davis Jr. in Australia
September 29, 2020 by 3 Comments
Almanac Poetry: ‘Do not go gentle into that good night’ – for Deano and Max
September 29, 2020 by 2 Comments
Dylan Thomas says we should fight, rage and ‘do not go gentle’ when facing death. Sometimes we have no choice.
Almanac Music: Theme Time Radio with Bob Dylan
September 29, 2020 by 1 Comment
Bob Dylan has returned to the radio waves with his ‘Theme Time Radio Hour’ in a special episode related to the theme of whiskey. This program was first broadcast a few days ago. Check the details for listening in.
Round 18 – Haiku Bob: the other side of the clouds
September 28, 2020 by 3 Comments
Haiku Bob turns his gaze to the last game before finals
Almanac Music: Stateless in the Lockdown State
September 27, 2020 by 2 Comments
A new U2 music video has stirred Brian the Ruminator into remembering the role music has played in his life up until the current COVID restrictions in Victoria.
Almanac (Holiday Cricket) Poetry: Deano and the endless summer
September 27, 2020 by 7 Comments
E. regnans remembers summers at the beach when Dean Jones was in his prime. R.I.P. Deano.
Almanac (Horseracing) History: The greatest sporting contest ever
September 27, 2020 by 1 Comment
Great sporting contests have long centred on Queensland. This is an amazing story of a crazy horse race over 150 years ago in the Ipswich district.
Almanac Life: The Glass Highway
September 25, 2020 by 13 Comments
It was to be the Dawson family’s first summer holiday. But it ended in despair on the side of the Cunningham Highway.
Almanac Memoir: Dankness on the Edge of Town
September 25, 2020 by 1 Comment
Who was that band? Kevin Densley tries to remember the name of the band who sang ‘Varicose Veins’ at a Geelong gig in 1981.
The Lockdown Poems
September 24, 2020 by 6 Comments
Damian Balassone is back with his poetic take on issues ranging from sex in the COVID age via ancient Roman poets to the US presidential election. Cheeky bugger!
Wantok Almanac: John Frum, Yasur, Toka and Tanna
September 22, 2020 by 4 Comments
After a tour of East New Britain in PNG, Wantok Almanac heads a long way south to the amazing island of Tanna in Vanuatu’s Tafea Province. Perhaps you’ve seen the movie, but there’s plenty to stimulate the senses away from the silver screen.
Almanac Poetry: Desert Island Poetry – What is your favourite poem to be lost with?
September 22, 2020 by 12 Comments
Marooned on a desert island can be very lonely. If you could, what favourite poem/poetry would you like to have with you?
Almanac Life: Racing the train
September 19, 2020 by 6 Comments
The feeling of running can help ease the pain of the action. Kate Birrell discovered this as she flew along the Djerring Trail in Melbourne’s south-east.
Almanac Cinema: Australia’s Best Film? (Discuss)
September 18, 2020 by 47 Comments
Kevin Densley nominates his favourite Australian film, and invites all Almanac readers to share their favourites.
Almanac Music: Dave Kimber – A Backstage Pass To David Bowie’s Concert
September 15, 2020 by 2 Comments
The continuing musical adventures of Dave Kimber; this week backstage with David Bowie, Alice Cooper, Ringo Starr and more.
Almanac Poetry: The Wilful Murder of Constable Samuel Nelson
September 15, 2020 by 6 Comments
Kevin Densley shares his poetry for the week – this time it’s a dive back to a 19th century Australian gang scenario, as well as a link to a review of his own poetry collection.
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