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Machine Head, The Forum Theatre Machine Head’s latest album Catharsis may have polarized critics, but fans were in full force on Saturday night at Melbourne’s Forum Theatre for the eagerly anticipated return of the heavy metal titans following their 2015 sold out tour. Lurching through the speakers Ozzy Osbourne’s Diary of a Madman pulled patrons to the barricades before the Vikings from California took to…
Ben Harper, Hamer Hall Melbourne. There are very few artists in this world that can be handed a guitar or any instrument and be able to play a range of genres. From pop to blues and even a little reggae Ben Harper truly is a cross over artist. Having recently teamed up again with Blues…
Steel Panther The Forum It was all fancy leggings and big hair as Steel Panther took to the stage at Melbourne’s Forum Theater. Whether you were there for the music or the girls, Steel Panther delivered on both fronts. The night was filled with high octane energy, proving that this is one band that refuse…
Like Thieves The Evelyn Hotel, Melbourne Like Thieves, Brisbane’s premier prog masters haven’t ventured South for several years so it was an eager crowd that awaited them at The Evelyn Hotel in Melbourne. The NEVER SEE IT COMING TOUR following on from the hugely successful Butterfly Effect tour, with Clint Boge at the helm once…
Young Hearts Run Free The Tivoli, Brisbane 9 September, 2017 It’s an audacious concept – recreate the entire soundtrack album to an audacious movie in its entirely live on stage. It’s been two decades since visionary Aussie filmmaker Baz Luhrmann set William Shakespeare’s “Romeo + Juliet” in a contemporary California setting. Featuring huge hit singles…
Several months ago after playing the immensely popular ‘ Zoo Twighlights’ shows Killing Heidi mused about getting the band back together for a reunion tour. Fast forward to June and they have sold out Melbourne’s premier CBD venue 170 Russell. As Ella Hooper takes to the stage in a stylish black cat suit, its clear…
A major traffic jam on the nearby Bruce Highway, and consequent delays at the Big Pineapple Festival precinct entrance, means many punters have a later-than-anticipated start to their day out at Woombye. With the Avant Garden Stage located just beside the main gates, patrons awaiting entry get an earful of Buck Dean and the Green…
Cherry Rock 2017 Cherry Bar AC/ DC LANE Sunday May 07 2017 Legendary Cherry Bar welcomed once again rock lovers in the heart of the city. The 11th edition of Cherry Rock featured a diverse line-up with 13 bands from 6 countries and a brand new kids music mural by Mike Makatron and local…
Confidence Man at Northcote Social Club 23rd April 2017 Sunday night was number two of three sold-out Melbourne shows for Brisbane’s Confidence Man, before heading off on their first European tour and appearances scheduled at Glastonbury and Splendour in the Grass. Taking the stage to a crowd already sweating with anticipation, Reggie Goodchild…
April 11 Rod Laver Arena: Carlos Santana is easily recognisably one of the best guitarists in the world. With his distinctive Latin sounds the crowd was clearly there to dance. Walking onto the stage with gold Buddha’s flashing on the screen and incense burning , Santana picks up his signature Paul Reid Smith gold top,…