Reviews of live concert performances and events with full photo galleries.
The 9th Annual Ravo Bluesfest at Ravenswood Hotel proved to be an unforgettable celebration of Australian Blues music, set against the picturesque backdrop of the Murray River. With twelve amazing acts spread across two stages, […]
The original Queen of rock’s little sister Nat Allison showcased her new project ROCK CHICK at Geelong’s Festival Of The Sails on Australia Day. The four piece band which is made up of Anthony Licciardi […]
There is a real buzz in the air tonight at the Stylus Venue at Leeds University for Dirty Honey. The doors may have been an early (6.30pm with curfew of 10.00pm) but the Stylus is […]
Australian heavy trailblazers Northlane took the stage last night as part of their first and only headline tour of the country in 2024. It’s been a blockbuster two years for Northlane. Emerging from the pandemic with […]
This was a sweet deal for me as a reviewer because I got to cover The Butterfly Effect playing ‘Begins Here’ in full. I couldn’t believe my luck when I found this out because this […]
Bachelor Girl opened today’s line up with a short but very sweet 40-minute set. 2024 also celebrates the 25th anniversary of their debut album ‘Waiting For The Day’. It’s hard to fathom where time has […]
Klash of the Titans is an accurate synopsis for the highly anticipated co headlining tour of German Thrash veterans Kreator and Swedish Death Metal giants In Flames, which to many Heavy Metal enthusiasts seemed like […]
Tonight was all about powerhouse trio’s and Brad Cook’s own return to playing live… For the uninitiated Brad Cook and his trio are a modern rock/psychedelic blues infused band who released their amazing debut EP […]
On a sweltering 40’c Saturday, QotSA have kicked off their 2024 Australian & New Zealand ‘The End is Nero’ tour. The atmosphere is buzzing, and crowds are chattering everywhere about their favourite songs, the last […]
In Fremantle, music aficionados were treated to a talent rich evening as Brendon B Brown, lead singer of “Wheatus”, and Art Alexakis, frontman of “Everclear”, graced the stage for an intimate acoustic show. I was […]
Swedish Metal greats Katatonia are a difficult band to describe. Their sublime blend of cryptic lyrics, with subdued but sorrowful vocal melodies, and polyrhythmic guitar riffs straddles the borders between progressive, alternative, and doom metal. […]
There are very few bands that to this day maintain, capture and preach the spirit of rock n roll like Wednesday 13 does. It’s hard to believe that it has been twenty-two years since I […]
LEAVING JACKSON has become one of the must-see live Acts touring today. Over 300 performances at some of the most iconic venues in Australia & New Zealand – “The State Theatre Sydney, Thebarton Adelaide, Opera […]
With a blinding flash of light we were taken back to the music of our youth, as Blink 182 kicked off their Australian tour in spectacular fashion at a sold out RAC Arena in Perth. […]
It’s Wednesday night and the second leg of a mid-week metal double-feature at the Lion Arts Centre in Adelaide. Tonight however the leather, lace and eyeliner of last night’s Wednesday13 audience is replaced with black. […]
One of the most appealing and enjoyable aspects of a Walter Trout gig is effectively you get a ‘two for the price of one’ experience. The first is clearly an impeccable exhibition of both blues […]
Tonight, at the Leadbeater Hotel band room was the debut album launch for Cassidy Paris’s ‘New Sensation’. Paris is the first Australian female and the youngest ever artist to be signed to Frontiers Music SRL […]
The Screaming Jets continued their ‘Professional Misconduct’ Tour with three WA shows, championing their latest album as well as giving a chance for fans to celebrate & pay their respects to the bands fallen comrade […]
GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, and musician Gregory Alan Isakov headed to Freo Social as part of his national headlining tour around Australia & New Zealand. Isakov has captivated audiences around the world with his introspective and heartfelt songwriting, blending […]
Silsden Town is not exactly the rock n’ roll capital of the world or even anywhere near for that matter. But they do seem to be putting on some great acts and tonight we have […]
There’s one thing for sure The Darkness always puts on a cracking show. A couple of years back they played a sold out show at The Astor and this year they are back with a […]
What better way than to celebrate Australia Day other than with one of this countries most beloved bands. Southern Sons are about to embark on a six date Melbourne Tour through February and March to […]
Tonight at the Inkerman Hotel in St.Kilda Victoria we were treated to a rare solo performance by Brennan Mileto, lead vocalist for the glam rock band Sisters Doll. Without his brothers this was a stripped […]
The Casanovas are a three-piece band who formed in 1999. The band comprises of Damian “Damo” Campbell on vocals and bass, Brett “Wolfie” Wolfenden on drums and Tommy Boyce on vocals and guitar. Tonight at […]
The Maggie Pills opened up tonight’s show with their energetic quirky style of punk/art rock. This Melbourne sixsome are edgy and vibrant. I have seen The Maggie Pills a couple of times now and each […]
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