Greg A on a seminal record from his formative years that still packs a punch to this day…
Almanac Music: 33 1/3 Reasons Why – Species Deceases (Midnight Oil)
September 23, 2024 by 9 Comments
Almanac Poetry: Sequence of Dreams
September 23, 2024 by 4 Comments
Dreams? Fantasies? Trying to find yourself? … This previously unpublished poem from Kevin Densley tackles some of the ‘big issues’ related to life’s journey, in a poem tinged with humour. (And KD thanks a Bob Dylan song for inspiring the poem’s title.)
Almanac Podcasts: ‘Doo Dah Bang Bang’ – An introduction to ‘The Town Criers’ Podcast by Damian Callinan
September 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Comedian, actor, and writer Damian Callinan and good friend of the Footy Almanac introduces readers to his new podcast ‘The Town Criers’.
Almanac Book Review: ‘A View From Fine Leg: The Sporting Life Of ‘Citrus Bob’ Utber’
September 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Col Ritchie thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘Citrus Bob’ Utber’s wonderful biography, ‘A View From Fine Leg: The Sporting Life Of ‘Citrus Bob’ Utber’. This is a wonderful account of an passionate life associated with sport.
Almanac (Creative) Footy: In the drinks break with the rovers
September 18, 2024 by 6 Comments
Carolyn Spooner matches the game’s best rovers with a drink that expresses their unique qualities as players. (Creative and clever – Ed.)
Almanac Poetry: Memento Mori
September 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Kevin Densley’s latest poem is a previously unpublished, blackly comic one about mortality.
Almanac Music: Decades of Excellence and Joy
September 14, 2024 by 7 Comments
Ian Wilson reviews two great DVDs of two great bands – Midnight Oil and Talking Heads.
Almanac Sausage Roll Review: Ocean Street Bakehouse, Victor Harbor
September 13, 2024 by 18 Comments
While in Victor Harbor Mickey Randall seeks out the local sausage roll, and provides his tasting review of the said roll.
Almanac Book Launch – ‘Painting Martha’ by Andy Thurlow
September 12, 2024 by 2 Comments
Recently we reviewed Andy Thurlow’s first novel ‘Painting Martha’. Today Andy tells us about the background of both his novel and two of his earlier biographies which have been updated and will be re-launched in the Barossa on September 22.
Almanac Travel: 2017 Just For Laffs Festival Montreal – Day 4
September 10, 2024 by 1 Comment
It’s Day 4 at the 2017 ‘Just For Laffs Festival’ in Montreal as Ian Wilson relives his fabulous time there.
Almanac Music: Dylan Covers – Kiwi Style: 2000-15
September 10, 2024 by 4 Comments
Karl Dubravs continues his excellent series of Bob Dylan songs covered by other artists, this time taking a second look at covers by New Zealand performers between 2000 – 2015.
Almanac Travel: In the footsteps of Burke and Wills
September 9, 2024 by 14 Comments
Anthony Beck follows in the footsteps of Burke and Wills, albeit less treacherously. [Welcome Anthony – JTH]
Almanac Poetry: Writer’s Lament
September 9, 2024 by 14 Comments
This week’s hitherto unpublished poem from Kevin Densley offers a humorous take on writing competitions.
Almanac Books: ‘SA Footy Stars of the Past’ by Bernard Whimpress
September 9, 2024 by 2 Comments
The Footy Almanac celebrates the publication of ‘SA Footy Stars of the Past’ by Bernard Whimpress, which features ninety-two player profiles from his time as the editor at the South Australian Football Budget.
Almanac Footy: SA Footy – Stars of the Past
September 7, 2024 by 3 Comments
Michael Sexton discusses two of the great old SANFL footballers, John Karney and Dan Moriarty. Michael is pleased both are deservingly mentioned in Bernard Whimpress’s latest book (his 49th) ‘SA Footy: Stars of the Past’.
Our Huckleberry Harris
It’s been a while in the making, but Shane Reid has put pen to paper (or rather pixels to screen) on one of his most admired Lions, his Huckleberry Harris Andrews [Thanks for the unexpected Tombstone reference too – Ed.]