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Dragon at Memo Jan 31, 2020
It is now almost 15 years that this line-up of Dragon (Todd Hunter; Mark Williams: Bruce Reid and Pete Drummond) have been together, after Todd re-built the band again. At Memo they delivered 2 sets; mostly old favourites plus a few songs not in the Dragon songbook like Heading in the Right Direction (written by Mark…
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Kevin Borich Express at Memo Jan 25, 2020
Wow! We have seen this line-up of the Express (Kevin; bass player Chris Gilbert & drummer Jon Carson) a number of times in the last few years. They are now a much tighter unit & with Jon & Chris adding backing vocals the overall sound is fuller. KEVIN; JON CARSON (PARTLY OBSCURED); CHRIS GILBERT This…
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Heinous Hounds (including Dave Hogan) at the Espy Jan 12, 2020
It was such a relief to be at the Espy to see the Hounds after suffering at the Cherry Bar in its new location to see them on Jan 5th. The Espy has easy access, a really good sound system, seating, and a great atmosphere. Dave Hogan US bass player Jerome Smith had been missing…
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Field, See & Mason at the Oak Dec 22, 2019
This event, billed as their Christmas Spectacular really was a spectacular gig by Lindsay Field, Sam See & Glyn Mason. The pub (the Royal Oak in North Fitzroy) was full to bursting with people wanting to hear the three of them deliver; to hear their voices & their stunning harmonies. Early they responded to a request…
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Wired for Sound
Wired for Sound (by Grant Gillanders & Robyn Welsh) chronicles the role of the Stebbing family in music in NZ from the 1940s to the present day. The book is huge, comprehensive & beautifully presented. It contains squillions of great photos, many of them never seen before. When you buy your copy check out that early…
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