Paul Cashmere

Bernard Fanning of Powderfinger photo by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

Powderfinger Drummer Jon Coghill Not Invited To Reunion

Powderfinger’s reunion at Splendour In The Grass on Saturday was actually 80% of Powerfinger, not the complete band. It turns out drummer Jon Coghill wasn’t invited.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Bernard Fanning, Jon Coghill, Powderfinger, rock

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Judah Kelly and Hoseah Partsch Become More Roadkill From The Voice

by Paul Cashmere

The Voice has once again rendered young Australian talent roadkill at the start of their career.

Tagged as: Australia, Boy George, Delta Goodrem, Hoseah Partsch, Judah Kelly, Kelly Rowland, music industry, Seal, The Voice

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Ed Sheeran 20th Wallops Meg Mac’s First And Will Be The No 1 Album of 2017

by Paul Cashmere

Ed Sheeran’s ‘divide’ album was leaps and bounds ahead of Meg Mac’s ‘Low Blows’ debut in its 20th week this week. ‘divide’ will safety be the biggest selling album of 2017.

Tagged as: 10s, ARIA, Australia, Ed Sheeran, Meg Mac, music industry

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Don Henley, Eagles photo by Ros O'Gorman

Don Henley Turns 70 With A Rocking Party In Dallas

by Paul Cashmere

Don Henley was working this weekend as he turned 70. Henley performed his 70th birthday concert in his hometown Dallas and he had lots of special guests.

Tagged as: 70s, Don Henley, Eagles, rock, USA

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R.I.P. Beaches and Home Alone Star John Heard 1946-2017

by Paul Cashmere

John Heard, one of America’s greatest actors of the past half century, has died at age 72.

Tagged as: 70s, Actor, Bette Midler, John Heard, USA

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So Powderfinger Just Reformed

by Paul Cashmere

Bernard Fanning’s Instagram tease of a Powderfinger reunion yesterday turned out to actually happened.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Bernard Fanning, Powderfinger, rock

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R.I.P. L.C. Cook, Brother of Sam Cooke, 1932-2017

by Paul Cashmere

Blues pioneer L.C. Cook, the brother of soul legend Sam Cooke, has died at the age of 84.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, blues, LC Cook, R&B, Same Cooke, soul, USA

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R.I.P. Geoff Mack I’ve Been Everywhere Composer 1922-2017

by Paul Cashmere

Australian songwriter Geoff Mack, who wrote the iconic ‘I’ve Been Everywhere’, has died at age 94.

Tagged as: 60s, Australia, country, Geoff Mack

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New Music Releases 21 July 2017

by Paul Cashmere

Major new titles coming this week from: Declan McKenna, Foster the People, The Monkees, Sage the Gemini, Meek Mill, Wintersun, Dizzee Rascal, Damian Marley, Lana Del Rey, Vera Blue, Chris Robinson Brotherhood and the Dunkirk soundtrack.

Tagged as: Australia, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Damian Marley, Declan McKenna, Dizzee Rascal, Foster The People, Lana Del Rey, Meek Mill, new music, Sage the Gemini, The Monkees, Vera Blue, Wintersun

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Chester Bennington of Linkin Park photo by Ros O'Gorman

R.I.P. Chester Bennington of Linkin Park 1976-2017

by Paul Cashmere

Chester Bennington, lead singer for Linkin Park, has been found dead in his Los Angeles home at age 41. The death is being investigated as suicide.

Tagged as: 00s, Chester Bennington, Linkin Park, rock, USA

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k.d. Lang at the Plenary in Melbourne on 18 July 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

k.d. lang Opens Her Ingénue World Tour In Melbourne And It Was Stunning

by Paul Cashmere

To witness k.d. lang perform is to witness vocal perfection. In the entire time k.d. has been coming to Australia the consistency is that you could hear a pin drop when she sings. The audience is always completely silent. They are stunned, they are in awe of one of the greatest voices of a generation.

Tagged as: 90s, Canada, contemporary, jazz, k.d. lang

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Orchestra Manoeuvres In The Dark Debut New Song The Punishment of Luxury

by Paul Cashmere

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark have debuted the title track from their upcoming album ‘The Punishment of Luxury’.

Tagged as: 80s, dance, electronica, OMD, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, pop, UK

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Ace Frehley To Reissue Anomaly Ahead of Australian Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Ace Frehley will re-release his 2009 album ‘Anomaly’ in September ahead of his Australian tour in October.

Tagged as: 70s, Ace Frehley, Alice Cooper, Kiss, rock, USA

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R.I.P. Simon Holmes of The Hummingbirds 1962-2017

by Paul Cashmere

Simon Holmes, the singer and guitarist for The Hummingbirds, has died.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, indie, rock, Simon Holmes, The Hummingbirds

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The Tea Party Transmission Artwork Is At Home With Its Creator Stuart Chatwood

by Paul Cashmere

‘The Earth We Inherit’, the painting used for the cover art of The Tea Party’s ‘Transmission’ album is housed with its creator, the band’s bass player Stuart Chatwood.

Tagged as: 90s, alternative, Canada, rock, TEG Dainty, The Tea Party, Transmission

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Jon Stevens and Kate Ceberano Deliver Bang For The Buck On Joint Aussie Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Kate Ceberano delivered the greatest line of the year in concert last weekend in Melbourne. “Jon Stevens is the best root I never had,” she gushed in her set before Jon’s in their double header tour.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, contemporary, Jon Stevens, Kate Ceberano, New Zealand, pop, rock

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Dizzy Reed Signs With Golden Robot

by Paul Cashmere

Dizzy Reed will release his first solo album through Australia’s Golden Robot Records.

Tagged as: 80s, Dizzy Reed, Guns n Roses, rock, USA

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Ed Sheeran Makes His Game Of Thrones Debut

by Paul Cashmere

Ed Sheeran’s cameo for Game of Thrones has debuted in episode 1 of season 7 of the hit fantasy drama.

Tagged as: 10s, Australia, contemporary, Ed Sheeran, Game of Thrones, pop, UK

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The Tea Party Discovered Evolution In Transmission

by Paul Cashmere

The Tea Party became a constantly evolving band after their fans accepted their fourth album ‘Transmission’.

Tagged as: 90s, alternative, Canada, rock, TEG Dainty, The Tea Party

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Red Symons Taken To Hospital Following Fall

by Paul Cashmere

Former Skyhooks guitarist, now ABC Melbourne breakfast announcer Red Symons, has been rushed to hospital after being injured in a fall.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, Red Symons, rock, Skyhooks

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Eagles Perform First Show Without Glenn Frey

by Paul Cashmere

Eagles have played their first show since the death of founding member Glenn Frey.

Tagged as: 70s, country, Don Henley, Eagles, Joe Walsh, rock, Timothy B. Schmit, USA, Vince Gill

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Alice Cooper Show Upsized For Melbourne and Brisbane

by Paul Cashmere

The Alice Cooper shows in Melbourne and Brisbane have been upsized.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Ace Frehley, Alice Cooper, metal, rock, USA

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One Dead In Adrenaline Mob Truck Crash

by Paul Cashmere

One person has died after a truck slammed into the RV of metal supergroup Adrenaline Mob in Florida on Friday.

Tagged as: 10s, Adrenaline Mob, metal, USA

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Universal’s $31 Million Prince Deal Declared Void By Court

by Paul Cashmere

Universal’s $31 million deal with the Prince estate has been declared void in court.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, dance, funk, pop, Prince, Purple Rain, rock, USA

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Richard Clapton Mainstreet Jive Sells For $1691 On eBay

by Paul Cashmere

A CD copy of Richard Clapton’s ‘Mainstreet Jive’ album has sold on eBay for $1691.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, Richard Clapton, rock

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Jon English’s Paris Is Returning To Melbourne With An All-Star Cast

by Paul Cashmere

Jon English’s rock opera ‘Paris’ will be staged for Melbourne this Thursday, Friday and Saturday with a cast that matches the original album.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Jon English, opera, Paris, rock

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SXSW Artist Submissions Are Now Open For 2018

by Paul Cashmere

SXSW artist submission for showcases opened two weeks ago and already 30 Australian and New Zealand acts have applied to showcase.

Tagged as: Austin, Australia, music industry, Phil Tripp, SXSW, USA

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Jimmy Barnes To Join Matt Condon For Q&A At Byron Writers Fest

by Paul Cashmere

Rock God and best selling author Jimmy Barnes will join journalist Matt Condon in conversation at the Byron Writers Festival in August.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, Jimmy Barnes, rock

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Mad Cool Festival Organisers Release Statement After Death Of Acrobat

by Paul Cashmere

Organisers for Spain’s Mad Cool festival have released a statement following the death of acrobat Pedro Aunion before a set by Green Day.

Tagged as: Green Day, Mad Cool Festival, Pedro Aunion, rock, Spain

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Jon Stevens Releases A Video For ‘Feel Like Letting Go’

by Paul Cashmere

Jon Stevens has released a video for ‘Feel Like Let Go’, the second single from his 10th solo album ‘Starlight’.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, Jon Stevens, New Zealand, rock

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Powderfinger Drummer Jon Coghill Not Invited To Reunion

Judah Kelly and Hoseah Partsch Become More Roadkill From The Voice

Ed Sheeran 20th Wallops Meg Mac’s First And Will Be The No 1 Album of 2017

Don Henley Turns 70 With A Rocking Party In Dallas

R.I.P. Beaches and Home Alone Star John Heard 1946-2017

So Powderfinger Just Reformed

R.I.P. L.C. Cook, Brother of Sam Cooke, 1932-2017

R.I.P. Geoff Mack I’ve Been Everywhere Composer 1922-2017

New Music Releases 21 July 2017

R.I.P. Chester Bennington of Linkin Park 1976-2017

k.d. lang Opens Her Ingénue World Tour In Melbourne And It Was Stunning

Orchestra Manoeuvres In The Dark Debut New Song The Punishment of Luxury

Ace Frehley To Reissue Anomaly Ahead of Australian Tour

R.I.P. Simon Holmes of The Hummingbirds 1962-2017

The Tea Party Transmission Artwork Is At Home With Its Creator Stuart Chatwood

Jon Stevens and Kate Ceberano Deliver Bang For The Buck On Joint Aussie Tour

Dizzy Reed Signs With Golden Robot

Ed Sheeran Makes His Game Of Thrones Debut

The Tea Party Discovered Evolution In Transmission

Red Symons Taken To Hospital Following Fall

Eagles Perform First Show Without Glenn Frey

Alice Cooper Show Upsized For Melbourne and Brisbane

One Dead In Adrenaline Mob Truck Crash

Universal’s $31 Million Prince Deal Declared Void By Court

Richard Clapton Mainstreet Jive Sells For $1691 On eBay

Jon English’s Paris Is Returning To Melbourne With An All-Star Cast

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