Cool Canberra combo Key Grip played a few gigs in Adelaide and the Barossa Valley over the weekend. Andy Thurlow was there to savour their performances. Here’s the updated version featuring the band’s full set at ‘The Wheaty’.
Almanac Music: Key Grip play ‘The Wheaty’ (and the Barossa) – updated!
December 6, 2023 by 6 Comments
Almanac Fiction: The Search for the Shield (Episode 6)
December 5, 2023 by 3 Comments
Unfortunately for gumshoe Swifty Taylor, the shield is continuing to prove elusive
Almanac Poetry: Contemplation upon the Death Mask of Alban Berg
December 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley tells the beautiful story behind the final work of Austrian twentieth century composer, Alban Berg.
Almanac Music: A Pogues Life
December 1, 2023 by 12 Comments
With the passing of the legendary Shane MacGowan, Smokie details just how much the music of The Pogues means to him
Almanac Fiction: The Search for the Shield (Episode 5)
December 1, 2023 by 1 Comment
Down at heel gumshoe Swifty Taylor decides to take a break from his search and goes for a drink
Almanac Music: In memory of Shane MacGowan – ‘Fairytale of New York’ – The Pogues (with Kirsty MacColl)
December 1, 2023 by 7 Comments
One of the great contemporary Christmas songs is ‘Fairytale of New York’ by The Pogues (with Kirsty MacColl). It is sure to get your feet tapping and put you in the Christmas spirit. [With the passing of Shane MacGowan on Thursday, what better way to remember him by as we lead into the festive season than to replay this great Christmas song by The Pogues. Vale Shane MacGowan – ED]
Almanac Life Seasons – A Notable Death: Fr. Gerard Dowling
November 30, 2023 by 2 Comments
Peter Fuller remembers a one-eyed Kangaroos supporter who just happened to be both a Catholic priest and an outstanding broadcaster, Fr. Gerard Dowling.
Almanac Literature: Peter Fitzpatrick’s ‘Mayo Street’
November 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Peter Fitzpatrick has had a wonderful career in the arts – especially writing and directing – and also as an academic. His third novel, ‘Mayo Street’, has just been released. Read more about Peter and his novel here.
Almanac Event (Dec 1): Drinks to celebrate the release of The Furphy Anthology 2023. All welcome.
November 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
You’re invited to the All Nations Hotel in Richmond to celebrate the release of The Furphy Anthology 2023 – Dec 1. All welcome.
Almanac Life: Car Horns are Versatile Instruments
November 30, 2023 by 5 Comments
All too often used in anger or frustration, Mickey Randall offers a far more positive, even loving appreciation of the sound of a toot of a car horn.
Almanac Fiction: The Search for the Shield (Episode 4)
November 28, 2023 by 6 Comments
In the fourth instalment of his search for the shield, Swifty Taylor crosses paths with an old acquaintance.
Almanac Travel: The Trek
November 28, 2023 by 13 Comments
Dips O’Donnell visits one of the wonders of world on a four day trek to Machu Picchu, and survives the raging discomfort caused by an aguaymanto as he explains.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Work Yard’ – Tommy Mallet
November 28, 2023 by 3 Comments
In his poem ‘Work Yard’ Tommy Mallet says so much in so few words.
Almanac Poetry: Hooray for Hollywood
November 27, 2023 by 2 Comments
What are so many TV and movie stars of yesteryear doing now? Kevin Densley paints a picture.
Almanac Family: Mum Knows Best
November 27, 2023 by 5 Comments
Ian Wilson remembers his much loved mother and the lessons in life he learned from her.
Almanac Fiction: The Search for the Shield (Episode 3)
November 24, 2023 by 2 Comments
As the search for the missing Tony Williamson Shield continues, flatfoot Swifty Taylor meets up with the ‘running man’ in Episode 3 of ‘The Search of the Shield’.
Almanac Music: You Wear it Well – Songs about Clothes
November 24, 2023 by 214 Comments
Today, KD’s piece on popular music themes concerns songs about clothes. As usual, readers are warmly encouraged to contribute song choices of their own in the ‘Comments’ section.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Skin’ – Tommy Mallet
November 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
We all know that early morning feeling putting on our ‘second skin’ as Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘Skin’ highlights.
Almanac Music: Dave Warner’s from the Suburbs play Melbourne Saturday night!
November 22, 2023 by 6 Comments
Footy Almanac friend and favourite, Dave Warner’s from the Suburbs, has a gig in Melbourne this weekend and Trucker Slim is a big fan urging all not to miss this Aussie music icon in concert.
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