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Come to the MELBOURNE GUITAR SHOW August, 4&5 Caulfield Racecourse for a chance to WIN MEET & GREET TICKETS to JOE SATRIANI’S MELBOURNE SHOW on November
Story by Greg Phillips. Opal Ocean pic from 2017 Melbourne Guitar Show by Jason Rosewarne. Ahead of the 4th annual Melbourne Guitar Show, we thought it
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As we draw closer to the 2018 Melbourne Guitar Show (August 4&5 Caulfield Racecourse), exhibitors are beginning to announce their on-stand talent and finalise their clinic
The very special 30th anniversary of Bluesfest has called on many old friends to return to Byron Bay to help celebrate the milestone. Leading the first
Our photographer extraordinaire Jason Rosewarne made the trek up the Hume Highway on the weekend for the Echuca Winter Blues Festival. Captured here by Jason: Joshua
Australia’s most iconic guitar manufacturer is set to create jobs and boost its business thanks to a $100,000 grant from the Andrews Labor Government’s Future Industries
Steven Wilson – Interview by Joshua Batten In November 2018, musical mastermind Steven Wilson will be returning to Australia and New Zealand to highlight his latest
A short message on Facebook this week announcing that respected Australian music legend Chris Wilson had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer began a huge outpouring of
Everybody’s favourite guitar hero JOE SATRIANI returns to Australia this November, thirty years after his first tour here in 1988 with Mick Jagger, this time bringing
Louisiana-bred guitar slinger, singer and songwriter Kenny Wayne Shepherd has sold millions of albums worldwide, shining a light on the rich blues of the past and
Charlie Bedford first came to our attention at the 2015 Melbourne Guitar Show when he was called to the stage for a jam by local blues
Almost three decades ago a young, fresh rock n roll band named Baby Animals formed in Sydney, continuing Australia’s legendary lineage of quality hard hitting rock
Shannon Bourne chats to us about what led to him to pick up the guitar and who the players were that influenced him. Shannon has just
You’re either a fan of fantasy, horror TV show Twin Peaks or you’re not, there’s rarely any middle ground and If you are a fan, you’re
IRON MAIDEN singer, BRUCE DICKINSON, today announces a special one-man speaking tour of Australia this October to support his autobiography, What Does This Button Do? Delivering compelling excerpts from the
Ross Wilson and The Peaceniks – The Fyrefly. St. Kilda July 13, 2018 Report and photos: Greg Phillips On a cold Melbourne winter night, a near
An array of Australian guitar heroes and music icons will come together on Tuesday August 7th at The Tivoli in Brisbane to honour their fallen mate,
The 2018 AUDW is almost here and is one that percussion fans won’t want to miss. This year marks the milestone 25th anniversary of ‘Australia’s Ultimate
Tasmania’s own Emma Anglesey goes Six Quix with us. Emma is back with a typically striking new single Swells My Heart, a lush offering that puts
Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite Hamer Hall, July 11, 2018 Review: Garry Chapman Photos: Jason Rosewarne Ben Harper is no stranger to our shores. Charlie Musselwhite
When Sydney based all-female, garage-pop band Rackett take to the stage at this year’s Melbourne Guitar Show, you get the feeling that it’s going to be
The program for the 2018 Melbourne Guitar Show is now online! There are 5 active stage areas plus the main exhibitor floor, so take your time
Ahead of her appearance at the 2018 Melbourne Guitar Show, Abbey Stone chats about her guitars, stage and recording gear. With a blend of pop, soul
SNOW PATROL make their return to Australia next month and have today announced a Sydney performance on Saturday August 4 at ICC Sydney’s Darling Harbour Theatre
Hot on the heels of the announcement of Series One of the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR, the festival promoters are excited to announce Series Two featuring
Echo Drama’s guitarist Duncan Schmoll goes Six Quix with us. Melbourne nine-piece Echo Drama have recently released a new single Insanity, a heavy condemnation of the
REVIEW: HARTS. Howler, Melbourne. Saturday July 7, 2018 Words: Joshua Batten Photos: Jason Rosewarne In a move reminiscent of David Bowie killing off Ziggy Stardust, Darren Hart,
Progressive music fans, particularly those into Pink Floyd need to investigate ‘Space’, the new album by Australian musician Martin Kennedy under his band moniker, All India
Introducing the all-new 2018 Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special Bass. First introduced in 1976, the StingRay bass has become one of the most iconic bass
James Ryan reflects on his first Melbourne Guitar Show. James is a freelance guitarist/singer, songwriter/producer whose career highlights include touring with Men At Work, Kate Ceberano,
The acoustic/electric jams at Melbourne Guitar Show led by Nick Charles are an annual highlight. Check out this jam from last year’s show featuring Alex Burns,
Twenty years on from their platinum selling album Sumo hitting number two on the ARIA Chart (and with a few ARIA Awards in the trophy cabinet),
AM’s Greg Phillips chats to Melbourne Guitar Show headliner, UK legend Albert Lee Albert Lee is not only one of the greatest guitarists in both rock
Ahead of his album launch on Sat 14 July at Memo Music Hall, Shannon Bourne chats to us about his new instrumental guitar record Words Fail,
In an Australian first, five stars of TWIN PEAKS, Sheryl Lee, Kimmy Robertson, Michael Horse, Al Strobel, Dana Ashbrook and the Executive Producer of Twin Peaks:
