Renee Geyer

Mark Kennedy, Legendary Australian Drummer For Spectrum, Ayers Rock And Leo Sayer, Dies Aged 74

Mark Kennedy, the legendary drummer who powered Spectrum, Ayers Rock, and Leo Sayer’s band for two decades, has died in Victoria following a terminal illness.

Tagged as: Australian music, Ayers Rock, Doug Parkinson, Duncan McGuire, Leo Sayer, Marcia Hines, Mark Kennedy, Men At Work, Mike Rudd, obituaries, Renee Geyer, Spectrum

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Renee Geyer image by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

On This Day in Music History – September 11

by Noise11.com

September 11 stands as a significant date in music history, marked by iconic releases, memorable performances, and notable birthdays. From Prince’s groundbreaking album to the Rolling Stones’ chart-topping hit, and the birth of influential artists like Harry Connick Jr. and Moby, this day has witnessed events that shaped the music landscape. Additionally, Australia has its own rich tapestry of musical moments associated with this date, including a birthday for the late Renée Geyer.

Tagged as: Ben Lee, Fleetwood Mac, Hall & Oates, Harry Connick Jr, Joe Strummer, Lady Gaga, Lou Reed, Moby, Nirvana, On This Day in Music History, Prince, Renee Geyer, Robert Palmer, Rolling Stones, September 11, Tarja Turunen, The Clash, TLC

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Renée Geyer: Rediscovering the Soul of Australia’s Queen of Funk Through Aztec Records

by Noise11.com

Renée Geyer’s self-titled debut album, Renée Geyer, was released in September 1973, marking a pivotal moment in Australian music history. Now, over five decades later, Gil Matthews of Aztec Records has remastered and reissued this seminal work, offering fans both new and old a chance to experience the raw energy and soul of a young artist on the cusp of greatness. This release not only brings back the original tracks but also includes six bonus live recordings from the GTK sessions circa 1973–74, providing a comprehensive look at Geyer’s early career.

Tagged as: 1973 album, Australian music, Aztec Records, classic albums, debut album, funk, GTK sessions, live bonus tracks, Mother Earth, R&B, reissue, remastered, Renee Geyer, soul

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Renee Geyer Live At The Eureka Hotel 1979 To Be Released

by Paul Cashmere

‘Renee Geyer Live At The Eureka Hotel 1979’ is the next album release in the ARCA Desk Tape Series.

Tagged as: 70s, ARCA, Australia, Desk Tape Series, Renee Geyer

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Renée Geyer ‘Difficult Woman’ To Get First Ever Vinyl Release

by Paul Cashmere

‘Difficult Woman’, the ninth album for Renée Geyer, will be released for the very first time ever on vinyl on 15 March 2024.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, Australia, R&B, Renee Geyer, soul

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Vika and Linda Cover Renée Geyer ‘Heading In The Right Direction’ for Mushroom 50th

by Paul Cashmere

Vika & Linda Bull have recorded the Renée Geyer classic ‘Heading In the Right Direction’ as a tribute to Renée and to mark the 50th anniversary of Mushroom.

Tagged as: 50th Anniversary, 70s, Australia, Mushroom, Renee Geyer, soul, Vika & Linda

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Renée Geyer’s First Recording In The Band Sun On CD For First Time by Aztec

by Paul Cashmere

Gil Matthews’ Aztec Records has released Renée Geyer’s first ever recordings when she was in a band called Sun.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, Aztec Records, Gil Matthews, Renee Geyer, soul, SUN

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Memorial For Renée Geyer To Be Held In Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

A Memorial for Renée Geyer will be held at the National Theatre, St Kilda in Melbourne on 4 April.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, Melbourne, memorial, Renee Geyer, soul

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Paul Kelly and Vika & Linda Perform ‘Say I Love You’ For Renée Geyer

by Paul Cashmere

Vika & Linda stayed back on Red Hot Summer in Mannum, South Australia on the weekend to perform a special tribute to Renée Geyer.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Paul Kelly, Red Hot Summer, Renee Geyer, rock, soul, Vika & Linda

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Paul Kelly Serenaded Renée Geyer To The Great Gig In The Sky

by Paul Cashmere

Paul Kelly, along with musicians Charlie Owen, Jex Saarelaht and Yuri Pavlinov, serenaded Australian soul great Renée Geyer on her last day on Earth.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, Paul Kelly, Renee Geyer, rock, soul

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Renee Geyer at The Age Music Victoria Awards photo by Ros O'Gorman

Australian Soul Singer Renée Geyer Dies At Age 69

by Paul Cashmere

Renée Geyer, one of Australia’s greatest voices, has died at age 69.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, Renee Geyer, soul

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Queenscliff Music Festival Adds Geyer, Seymour and Skye To Its Pelican Bar

by Paul Cashmere

Renee Geyer, Mark Seymour, Charlie Owen, Alice Skye, Kee’ahn and a Brooklyn Nine One One Trivia night have been added to the Queenscliff Music Festival’s Pelican Bar.

Tagged as: Alice Skye, Australia, Mark Seymour, music festival, Queenscliff Music Festival, Renee Geyer

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Renée Geyer Celebrates Her 67th With 50 Years In The Music Biz

by Paul Cashmere

Australia’s soul legend Renée Geyer will turn 67 years old tomorrow with two milestones to celebrate. She has also clocked up 50 years in the music industry.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, pop, R&B, Renee Geyer, soul

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Renee Geyer To Perform For Memo Music Hall Live Stream Series

by Paul Cashmere

Memo Music Hall will feature Renee Geyer live as part of the 2020 Live Stream From Memo’ series.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, R&B, Renee Geyer, soul

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Memo Music Hall To Jazz Up Ahead of Melbourne Cup

by Paul Cashmere

Memo Music Hall will become Melbourne’s jazz hub in a lead-up to Melbourne Cup. The iconic Melbourne music venue will host the Memo St Kilda Jazz Summit for the three days leading up to the Melbourne Cup.

Tagged as: Alma Zygier, Australia, jazz, Memo Music Hall, Renee Geyer, Vince Jones

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Renee Geyer to Perform Strong Women of Song at Memo Music Hall

by Paul Cashmere

Renee Geyer will make one of her rare 2019 appearances to perform with Brooke Taylor and Lara Travis for ‘Strong Women of Song’ at Memo Music Hall next week.

Tagged as: Australia, Brooke Taylor, Lara Travis, Memo Music Hall, R&B, Renee Geyer, soul

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Renee Geyer and You Am I To Perform During Melbourne Music Week

by Paul Cashmere

Renee Geyer will celebrate the disco era with Kylie Auldist and Chelsea Wilson while You Am I will wrap themselves around The Grand Organ during Melbourne Music Week in November.

Tagged as: Australia, Melbourne Music Week, music industry, Renee Geyer, Rohan Leppart, You Am I

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Port Fairy Folk Festival Lines Up Broderick Smith, Stars, Renee Geyer, Tim Rogers

by Noise11.com

The Port Fairy Folk Festival for 2019 has announced its line-up with Broderick Smith returning to live performance as well as Renee Geyer, Tim Rogers and Stars also on the bill.

Tagged as: Australia, Broderick Smith, music festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival, Renee Geyer, Stars, Tim Rogers

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Renée Geyer Inducted Into Hall Of Fame

by Paul Cashmere

Renée Geyer, one of Australia’s finest soul singers, has been inducted into The Age Music Victoria Hall of Fame.

Tagged as: Hall of Fame, Music Victoria, Renee Geyer, The Age

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Renée Geyer To Swing Across Australia

by Paul Cashmere

Renée Geyer is taking her ‘Swing’ show on the road.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, big band, jazz, pop, Renee Geyer, swing

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James Morrison To Launch Fanfare Jazz Label

by Paul Cashmere

Robert Rigby is preparing to expand his Fanfare Records label after signing Australian Jazz Hall of Fame inductee James Morrison for his new Fanfare Jazz arm.

Tagged as: Australia, Beccy Cole, Fanfare, industry, James Morrison, Marina Prior, Renee Geyer, Robert Rigby, Russell Morris, Wendy Matthews

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Russell Morris, Sharkmouth, Noise11, Photo

Russell Morris Spends His 4th Week In ARIA Top 10

by Paul Cashmere

Russell Morris ‘Sharkmouth’ will return to no. 6 on the ARIA Chart on Sunday making it four weeks in a row the album was spent in the Australian Top 10.

Tagged as: 10s, 60s, 70s, Australia, blues, Fanfare, Renee Geyer, Russell Morris, Sharkmouth, swing, Top 40

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Renee Geyer Swing Is One Of Her Highest Chart Positions In 40 years

by Paul Cashmere

Renee Geyer’s 25th album ‘Swing’ has debuted at no. 22 on this week’s ARIA chart.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Australia, Fanfare, pop, Renee Geyer, Robert Rigby, Russell Morris, Sharkmouth, swing

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Renee Geyer Talks Track By Track About Swing

by Paul Cashmere

Renee Geyer released her 25th album ‘Swing’ on Friday and visited Noise11 to talk about each song.

Tagged as: Renee Geyer, Robert Rigby, swing

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Russell Morris, Renee Geyer, Deborah Conway Come Out For Record Store Day

by Paul Cashmere

Some of Australia’s biggest artists including Russell Morris, Renee Geyer and Deborah Conway will be visiting music stores to celebrate Record Store Day Australia today.

Tagged as: Deborah Conway, industry, Record Store Day, Renee Geyer, Russell Morris, Songland Records

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Beccy Cole Signs With Ambition

by Paul Cashmere

Australian country star Beccy Cole has signed with Robert Rigby’s Ambition Records for her next album.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 90s, Ambition, Australia, Beccy Cole, country, Renee Geyer, Robert Rigby, Russell Morris

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Russell Morris Sharkmouth Is The Biggest Australian Album Again

by Paul Cashmere

Aussie rock veteran Russell Morris has the number one Australian artist album on the ARIA chart for the second week in a row.

Tagged as: 10s, 60s, 70s, ARIA, Australia, blues, Chris Wilson, country, Diesel, Fanfare, James Black, Mitch Cairns, Renee Geyer, Robert Rigby, rock, Russell Morris, Sharkmouth

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Renee Geyer Set To Swing For Her 25th

by Paul Cashmere

Australian singing legend Renee Geyer will release her 25th album next Friday, April 19.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Australia, big band, calypso, Fanfare, jazz, pop, Renee Geyer, Robert Rigby, Russell Morris, Sharkmouth, swing

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Russell Morris Goes Top 20 For First Time In 42 Years With Sharkmouth

by Paul Cashmere

Russell Morris will have the 17th biggest selling album in Australia when the ARIA Chart is revealed on Sunday making ‘Sharkmouth’ his first Top 20 album in 42 years.

Tagged as: ARIA, Australia, classic rock, Diesel, Fanfare, Jim Keays, Renee Geyer, Robert Rigby, Russell Morris, Sharkmouth

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Renee Geyer Returns To Live Shows

by Paul Cashmere

Renee Geyer will return to live performances with two intimate shows planned for Melbourne next month and then some shows in Sydney in December.

Tagged as: Australia, blues, Renee Geyer, soul

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