Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – Aussie Style: The Males Take On Dylan

Karl Dubravs continues his authoritative and in-depth account of Dylan covers by Australian artists, this week featuring male performers not previously mentioned in the series.

Almanac Music: The Definitive Melbourne Song

Ian Wilson has nominated a song by ‘Weddings,Parties,Anything’ he believes to be the definitive Melbourne song.

Almanac Music – Aussie album review: Weddings Parties Anything ‘Roaring Days’

In the 15th of his reviews of classic Australian albums, Smokie looks back on “Roaring Days” by Weddings Parties Anything, an album to which he has found himself turning during Melbourne’s lockdown

Almanac Music: almost alone at a Mick Thomas gig

Duets are really meant for two. Even poorly sung it needs two voices. Just like going to a Mick Thomas gig. I shouldn’t be here alone. I should be here with Steve.

Grand Final Entertainment

John Harms elaborates on his suggestion (on ABCTV’s Offsiders) to include Paul Kelly and Mick Thomas in the Grand Final pre-match – every year. [Who else would you include? Ed]

Round 6 – GWS v Hawthorn: A Tale They Won’t Believe

Kath Presdee brings a Weddings, Parties, Anything flavour to her take on the Giants defeat of the reigning premiers.

How to Watch Footy, Part 6

Vin Maskell explains another way of experiencing the great game – this time on ANZAC Day

Almanac Rugby League – Rosemary and Football

At the door to my (outside) study, there is a healthy rosemary bush. It usually reminds me of happy times: roast dinners, especially, which the kids look forward to. “Can you get me some rosemary please?” I ask Theo, the oldest, as I start clattering trays from the oven. And thus begins the process of [Read more]