Josh Owen: chasing the groove not glory

2017-05-24T19:06:45+10:00

Catching a break in the music industry is sometimes more about luck than talent. It's the only way you can explain why funk 'n' soul sensation Josh Owen is not a household name yet. Once [...]

Josh Owen: chasing the groove not glory2017-05-24T19:06:45+10:00

Big Mike’s love and isolation

2017-05-24T19:06:45+10:00

Mike Elrington is a big man, in stature and opinion. As one of nearly a hundred acts descending on the city next week for the second annual Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival, Elrington is [...]

Big Mike’s love and isolation2017-05-24T19:06:45+10:00

Gen’s playing for change

2017-05-24T19:06:49+10:00

For the moment, firey Blues blondie Genevieve Chadwick is happily playing for pennies. She's making enough to keep herself on the road - or from worrying about day time jobs - and to be blunt, [...]

Gen’s playing for change2017-05-24T19:06:49+10:00

The Blues Tram keeps rolling on

2017-05-24T19:06:49+10:00

“It was like our own serene blues bubble floating through Bendigo. I was super impressed by the calibre of musicians on board. More! More! Incredible blues music matched with a gorgeous historic tram! I wish [...]

The Blues Tram keeps rolling on2017-05-24T19:06:49+10:00

Jackson Firebird take flight

2016-05-01T03:51:12+10:00

The tyranny of distance can put any relationship to the test. So it's no wonder the 500+ kilometres between Mildura and Melbourne is a major hurdle facing rock duo Jackson Firebird as they continue their [...]

Jackson Firebird take flight2016-05-01T03:51:12+10:00

The evolution of Jimi

2017-05-24T19:06:49+10:00

Musical evolution is the key for the eclectic Screaming Jet Jimi Hocking; the bloke who's been tackling "any style” since the 1980s. It’s all about organic progress for the man known as "The Human"- wherever [...]

The evolution of Jimi2017-05-24T19:06:49+10:00

The human touch

2017-05-24T19:06:50+10:00

On stage banter is not just a link between the songs, but sometimes a way of papering over the cracks of social awkwardness, Jimi Hocking says. “Apparently, I am your classic Gemini,” he says. “I [...]

The human touch2017-05-24T19:06:50+10:00

Bendigo, get on board!

2016-05-01T02:33:35+10:00

Music fans can get on board an exciting new outlet for enjoying the tunes during the  Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival: the Blues Tram. Two of Bendigo’s best attractions - its historic trams and [...]

Bendigo, get on board!2016-05-01T02:33:35+10:00

JoJo Smith

2020-06-18T15:28:06+10:00

JoJo Smith aka the ‘‘Mistress of Groove’’ is a committed lifelong musician who began performing professionally as a teen in her native New Zealand. Since making the move to Australia in the late 70s, JoJo [...]

JoJo Smith2020-06-18T15:28:06+10:00