Tag Archives: Australian rock

Gig review: JIMMY BARNES – Islington Academy, London, 13 December 2017

Posted on December 29, 2017 by andynathan

The unofficial title of the World’s Greatest Living Australian is up for grabs at the moment. Don Bradman departed a few years back to the great pavilion in the sky, where more recently Richie Benaud has delivered a laconic ‘morning … Continue reading →

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Album review: GWYN ASHTON – Solo Elektro

Posted on August 10, 2017 by petefeenstra

Pete Feenstra chats to Gwyn Ashton and plays tracks from ‘Solo Elektro’ on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio (repeated, Tuesday 15 August 21:00 GMT) More information Fab Tone Records [Release date 01.09.17] Having established himself worldwide as power-house rock-blues guitarist, … Continue reading →

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Album review: ROB TOGNONI – Birra For Lirra

Posted on December 3, 2015 by petefeenstra

Blues Boulevard [Release date 27.11.15] Australian guitarist Rob Tognoni’s website suggests that his three elemental musical concepts are power, passion and presence. And while ‘Birra for Lirra’ undoubtedly embodies all three alongside his consistently good guitar playing, his material lacks … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE PASS OUTS – Dead Technology

Posted on July 29, 2014 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release date 06.06.14] The Pass Outs hail from Mebourne in Australia, where they have built up a following strong enough to sell out a 250 capacity venue on the launch of their debut album ‘Dead Technology’. A loosely … Continue reading →

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Album review: TRACER – El Pistolero

Posted on April 23, 2013 by petefeenstra

Mascot Records [Release date: 06.05.13] Take one young retro sounding Australian band and send them to Europe to make a splash and build up a following. Sign them to a Dutch label and then record them in LA under the wing … Continue reading →