June 2002. By Greg Phillips There aren’t too many performers who can do what US born, Adelaide resident Ben Folds does so incredibly well. On his recent Australian tour it was just Ben, a piano and a few spotlights yet he managed not only to entertain with his ridiculously melodic…
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STEVE VAI – Elusive Light and Sound
June 2002. By Joe Matera For sheer breathtaking facility on a guitar, Steve Vai is unmatched in the music world. But the things that fascinate and move Vai as an artist soar a million miles beyond the concerns of most archetypal guitar gods. Through all his solo releases and contributions…

SILVERCHAIR – Diorama
JUNE 2002. By Joe Matera. When SILVERCHAIR unveiled their latest studio effort, entitled “Diorama” in April, it sold more than 50,000 copies in its first week of release. It was officially certified gold, after entering the Australian top 40 charts at position #1, matching the chart-topping feats of all three…

GENE SIMMONS – KISS
June 2002. By Joe Matera Gene Simmons – Kiss’ fire-breathing bass player and founding member – recently released “Kiss And Make-Up”, his first autobiography. The book is a no holds barred account of his life and times with one of the world’s biggest rock bands. The biggest shock to long…

ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW – ROGER WATERS BAND
ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW – ROGER WATERS BAND SOUNDCHECK JUNE 2002 By Greg Phillips Roger Waters seems oblivious to the fact that he’s only an hour away from playing to thousands of fans at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena. He’s wearing an old grey T shirt and still soundchecking after almost an…