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Almanac Music – Stereo Stories: ‘The River’ Bruce Springsteen

April 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Bruce Springsteen and ‘The River’ brings back fond memories for Jane Leonard of a boyfriend and young love in 1983.

Almanackers at this year’s Williamstown Literary Festival – June 16-17

June 3, 2018 by 1 Comment

Be sure to head along to the Willy Lit Fest for some excellent panels and chats and support the Almanac writers who are part of this year’s program. (The quickview of the whole program is available here too)

My life in music in the west by Mark Ferrie

November 16, 2017 by 1 Comment

In this extract from How the West was One, musician Mark Ferrie (Models, RocKwiz Orchestra) pays tribute to his friend, the late, great Ross Hannaford.

How the West was One: Memoirs of Melbourne’s Western Suburbs (just released and launched)

November 13, 2017 by 3 Comments

Check out this terrific new collection of stories from people who grew up in the western suburbs. [This is an outline by one of the editors Karyn Howie, includes links to reviews.]

Women’s Footy Almanac: Michelle Brisbane and The Houndlings – Supporting those who support the Almanac

March 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Michelle Brisbane and Ethical Investment Services have supported the inaugural Women’s Footy Almanac. Yvette got along to see her band The Houndlings play last Sunday, and recommends the band to other Almanackers.

The Ilfracombe scoreboard

November 25, 2016 by 3 Comments

Scoreboard Pressure welcomes aboard Sasha Lennon, whose first contribution to the unofficial national register of scoreboards is the rugby league scoreboard in Ilfracombe, central west Queensland.

The Glory of ‘Stereo Stories’

November 11, 2016 by 5 Comments

The final live Stereo Stories show for 2016 will be held in Geelong on Sunday November 20

Almanac Music: Final Stereo Stories concert for 2016

October 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Our final show for 2016 is a 60 minute concert at the grand and gorgeous Geelong Library and Heritage Centre.

The show, on Sunday 20 November at 4pm, is part of the 2016 Word For Word Festival, a celebration of non-fiction writing.

Almanac Music: Stereo Stories in concert in Albury

August 13, 2016 by 3 Comments

Stories by Anson Cameron and Darren ‘Smokie’ Dawson will be very much part of the Stereo Stories’ first interstate gig. Yep, we’re going over the border to New South Wales.

Book now for Willy Lit Fest: Stereo Stories, A Passion For Footy, and more.

May 14, 2016 by 3 Comments

Time for music-loving Almanackers to book at table at the next Stereo Stories show and see Smokie Dawson on his home ground, sharing the Stereo Stories stage with the band and several writers, including Andy Griffiths and Brian Nankervis.

Stereo Stories next gig next Sunday

March 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Stereo Stories’ second show of the year is next Sunday, 3 April, at Williamstown Library

Summer Stereo Story – Beach house records part 3

January 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment

The beach-house record collection, like the beach-house itself, is virtually a museum. The records are of a vintage that matches the family photos, the well-worn furniture (including Dad’s brown Jason Recliner), the faded curtains, the rusty bikes, the board games.

Happy 162nd Birthday, MCG!

September 23, 2015 by 4 Comments

Steve Baker has found a selection of images of the MCG – each reflects its moment.

Almanac music: Stereo Stories Live next Saturday

September 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Footy team not in the finals? Come along to the next Stereo Stories gig. This Saturday afternoon at Sunshine Library. Stories by Kerrie Soraghan, Rick Kane, Smokie Dawson and more. All stories backed by The Stereo Stories Band.

Almanac Music: Fathers’ Day at Stereo Stories

September 5, 2015 by 1 Comment

Fathers and fatherhood are universal themes.

Here at Stereo Stories we celebrate Father’s Day 2015 not with gifts of angle grinders and barbecues and golf balls but with stories, ten in all.

Almanac Music: Stereo Stories at VU next Thursday

July 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment

The Stereo Stories caravan heads to Victoria University next Thursday evening, 30 July. Come along to a unique celebration of stories inspired by songs, featuring writers and musicians on stage together. A compelling combination. Features several Almanackers!

Almanac Music: Stereo fun at Newport Folk Festival

July 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Smokie Dawson and his Stereo Stories colleagues kept the laughs coming during a 45 minute bracket at the Newport Folk Festival in Melbourne on Sunday 5 July.

Almanackers aplenty at 2015 Willy Lit Fest – get your tickets now

May 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment

More than a few Almanackers, and friends of The Almanac, will feature at this year’s Williamstown Literary Festival, from Friday 12 June to Sunday 14 June. Early bird tickets available until midnight Sunday 24 May.

Stereo Stories: Live at Williamstown Library

April 22, 2015 by 1 Comment

Our partner site Stereo Stories got the band[s] back together for their April gig at Williamstown Library…

The Almanackers: M is for Mosig

March 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Our M writers are prolific. See who they are and enjoy some of their words.