John Farnham told Mike Vee (frontman for The Whispering show) that he was honoured to have a show dedicated to his music and that Mike certainly is the man to pull it off.
Even the biggest fan of Farnham can’t help but give Mike a rap about how close to the real thing the show sounds. The best and most heard compliment received at shows is how if you close your eyes you would think it was the man himself. Another compliment is how good the show is.
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THU 27 8pm SPENCER P JONES solo and THE YOU YANGS trio
SPENCER P JONES
Melbourne’s favorite songwriter and guitar hero Spencer P Jones is set to play more Solo gigs at the Greyhound Hotel including this Thursday night 27th Dec. Come and experience his pure musical genius at a time where he is producing some of his most inspiring and relevant music to date. With support from The You Yangs Starts at 8pm and its Free
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From february 29 to march 16 2008, the french harpist and folk singer from Brittany Cecile Corbel will be on tour in Australia.
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Saturday 19 January 2008 - Presale $15 - Door $20 - starts 8pm
“The statements that last longest are most simply put ……….”
JAMES BLUNDELL ARRIVES AT RING AROUND THE MOON
It’s the perspective he was able to call upon that gives Ring Around The Moon – which he describes as “The most mature and satisfying record I’ve ever made” - its conviction, its command and its sheen.
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2008 REFLECTION TOUR
News just in: Eugene Nominated for 2 WC Handy Awards:
Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year
Soul Blues Album of the Year – Eugene Hideaway Bridges
2007 was the Anniversary of EUGENE HIDEAWAY BRIDGES. 40 Years of playing guitar and singing around the world. A celebration of everything that has been a part of his music from 1967. A 40 year mile stone of all he’s come through to get where he is today. Now 2008 is the year Eugene has chosen to reflect back.
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GIG GUIDE
Fri 21 Dec 2007
INK (NSW) with Fading Hour, Seventh Circle and A Lonely Crowd
INK came together in January 2006 and have since worked at honing their sound in a bid to surpass the respective members previous achievements, in industrial rock act Jerk (who supported Marilyn Manson, Disturbed, Killing Joke and Insane Clown Posse) and Anxiety Whispers; The main objective of all concerned has been to make INK a substantially different kind of beast to the players’ previous outfits, while not losing the intensity, drive or energy of said bands. Hence, INK embodies melody, power, aggression and a dark energy all their own. Doors 8.30pm.
$12 at the door 8.30pm.
www.myspace.com/inknet
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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
LOW (USA) with Mick Turner
Sun 13 Jan 2008
Was $37.50+bf
Last here in April 2006, and before that in January 2002, Low return this time to perform material from their back catalogue, including their latest album ‘Drums and Guns’. As usual, audiences can expect the trademark intensity of a Low performance counterbalanced by the gorgeous harmonies of husband and wife team Alan Sparhawk (guitar) and Mimi Parker (percussion). Matt Livingston completes the trio playing bass and pump organ. Don’t miss Low, live, this summer.
$30+bf
Doors 8.00 / $40 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale at the East Brunswick Club box office, 280 Lygon St, PH: 9388 9794 or via the website www.eastbrunswickclub.com
www.chairkickers.com
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