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Diesel Preps 16th Album ‘Bootleg Melancholy’

by Paul Cashmere

Mark Lizotte (aka Diesel) will release his 16th album ‘Bootleg Melancholy’ in October.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, blues, Bootleg Melancholy, Diesel, rock

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Billy Gibbons Awarded BMI Troubadour Award

by Music-News.com

ZZ Top legend Billy F Gibbons is set to receive BMI’s Troubadour Award.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Billy Gibbons, blues, rock, USA, ZZ Top

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Ian Moss Wraps 45 Years Of Australian Music History In Rivers Run Dry Show

by Paul Cashmere

It is pretty incredible that in the round two hours Ian Moss performs his ‘Rivers Run Dry’ show, music fans are treated to 45 years of Australian music history.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, blues, Cold Chisel, Ian Moss, Rivers Run Dry, rock

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Russell Morris The Real Thing Symphonic Concert

Watch Russell Morris The Real Thing Live With Orchestra (Noise11 World Premiere)

by Paul Cashmere

On Tuesday July 4, 2023, Russell Morris performed his career highlight. The symphonic performance of his greatest hits featured a 10-piece rock band and the 54-piece Southern Cross Symphony, scored by David Hirschfelder and conducted by Peter Morris.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Australia, blues, David Hirschfelder, Peter Morris, rock, Russell Morris, South Cross Symphony, The Real Thing

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Ian Moss Premieres Rivers Run Dry Live With Solo Hits and Chisel Favs

by Paul Cashmere

Ian Moss has kicked off his solo shows for 2023 showcasing the new album ‘Rivers Run Dry’ but there is also a healthy serving of previous hits and his Cold Chisel favourites.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, blues, Cold Chisel, Ian Moss, Rivers Run Dry, rock

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Kevin Borich and Leo Sayer Team for ‘Bring Loving Back’ Video

by Paul Cashmere

Kevin Borich and Leo Sayer have produced a video for Kevin’s ‘Bring Loving Back’ from a new album of duets from Kevin titled ‘Duets’.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Australia, blues, Bring Loving Back, Kevin Borich, La De Da's, Leo Sayer, rock

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Ian Moss ‘Rivers Run Dry’ Covers Decades of Song Nurturing To Get To Today’s Release

by Paul Cashmere

With the eighth Ian Moss album ‘Rivers Run Dry’ out today (21 July 2023) its fascinating to hear from Ian how when he went to make this record he sourced unfinished song ideas dating back over 30 years.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, blues, Cold Chisel, Ian Moss, Rivers Run Dry, rock

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Ian Moss Starts Construction Work On His Next Setlist

by Paul Cashmere

Ian Moss is faced with that “nice problem to have” as he starts work on the setlist for his upcoming ‘Rivers Run Dry’ tour.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, blues, Cold Chisel, Ian Moss, Rivers Run Dry, rock

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Tom Waits Island Years Catalogue Gets Long Overdue Make-Over

by Paul Cashmere

The five Tom Waits albums released through Island Records between 1983 and 1993 have been remastered for the first time.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, alternative, blues, Island Records, jazz, rock, Tom Waits, USA

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Russell Morris Performs Career Highlight With Symphony Orchestra

by Paul Cashmere

When you have been around for 50 something years, an artist like Russell Morris will have career highs and lows. In Melbourne last night, Russell’s performance with the Southern Cross Symphony was a career highest of highs.

Tagged as: 10s, 60s, 70s, Australia, blues, pop, rock, Russell Morris, Southern Cross Symphony

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Steve Miller Band Jones Beach 1 July 2023

Joe Satriani Joins Steve Miller Band for Fly Like An Eagle At Jones Beach

by Paul Cashmere

A beach, a full moon and a Steve Miller Band concert with Joe Satriani is how thousands spent the July 4 long weekend on Long Island this past weekend, and Noise11’s Nick Kontonicolas was there too.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, blues, Joe Satriani, Joseph Wooten, rock, soul, Steve Miller Band, USA, Wooten Brothers

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ZZ Top Have An Album With Dusty Hill Still To Come

by Paul Cashmere

Billy Gibbons has confirmed that the next ZZ Top album will include songs with the band’s late bass player Dusty Hill.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, blues, Dusty Hill, rock, USA, ZZ Top

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Eric Clapton Premieres ‘Key To The Highway’ Video From Upcoming ’24 Nights’

by Paul Cashmere

Eric Clapton has delivered another live performance video with ‘Key To the Highway’ from the upcoming expanded ’24 Nights’.

Tagged as: 24 Nights, 60s, 70s, 80s, blues, Eric Clapton, Key To the Highway, rock, UK

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Ross Wilson Releases First New Music Since 2010

by Paul Cashmere

Ross Wilson has four new and original songs modernising his catalogue with new music for the first time since 2010.

Tagged as: 20s, Australia, blues, Daddy Cool, Mondo Rock, rock, Ross Wilson

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The Teskey Brothers To Tour ‘The Winding Way’

by Paul Cashmere

With a third album for The Teskey Brothers on the way, the band will embark on ‘The Winding Way’ tour to treat fans to the new songs.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Australia, blues, roots, The Teskey Brothers

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Walter Trout To Return To Australia In 2024

by Paul Cashmere

Bluesman Walter Trout will return to Australia in 2024 for a national tour.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australian Tour, blues, USA, Walter Trout

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Tina Turner Was A Favourite of Janis Joplin

by Paul Cashmere

In 1969, Janis Joplin appeared on the Dick Cavett Show in the USA and when asked who she listened to she responded “Tina Turner”.

Tagged as: 60s, blues, Janis Joplin, rock, soul, Tina Turner, USA

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Eric Clapton and Friends Perform A Tribute To Jeff Beck Setlist Night One and Two

by Paul Cashmere

London’s Royal Albert Hall is hosting A Tribute To Jeff Beck this week with two shows on Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd of March.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, A Tribute to Jeff Beck, blues, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, rock, Royal Albert Hall, UK

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Leo Sayer and Joe Camilleri Had A 75th Birthday Celebration For The Fans

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

Leo Sayer and Joe Camilleri were born on the same day in the same hemisphere 75 years ago. On May 21, 1948, Leo Sayer arrived in Shoreham-by-Sea in Sussex UK and Joe was born one time zone to the right in Malta the same day.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Atlanta Coogan, Australia, Black Sorrows, blues, Joe Camilleri, Leo Sayer, pop, rock

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Eric Clapton Premieres ‘Knocking On Heaven’s Door’ From Extended ’24 Nights’

by Paul Cashmere

Eric Clapton has released a video for the rock version of ‘Knocking On Heaven’s Door’ from his upcoming expanded ’24 Nights’ live album.

Tagged as: 24 Mights, 60s, 70s, 80s, blues, Eric Clapton, rock, UK

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Eric Clapton’s 1991 Live Album ‘24 Nights’ Expands To 6CD/8LP Box Set

by Paul Cashmere

Eric Clapton’s 1991 Live Album ‘24 Nights’ Expands To 6CD/8LP Box Set

Tagged as: 24 Nights, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, blues, Eric Clapton, Michael Kamen, rock, UK

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Eric Clapton Teams With Jeff Beck for One of His Last Recordings ‘Moon River’

by Paul Cashmere

Eric Clapton has digitally released his collaboration of ‘Moon River’ with Jeff Beck. It is one of the last recordings Jeff Beck made.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, blues, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, UK

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Billy Gibbons Is Off On A “European Vacation”

by Paul Cashmere

Billy Gibbons is heading off to Europe for a month of concerts across June.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Billy Gibbons, blues, Matt Cameron, rock, Texas, USA, ZZ Top

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Vale Broderick Smith at 75

by Paul Cashmere

One of Australian’s greatest musicians as well as songwriter and actor Broderick Smith has passed away at age 75.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, Big Combo, blues, Broderick Smith, Carson, country, folk, rock, The Dingoes

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Bonnie Raitt Postpones Shows To Have Surgery

by Paul Cashmere

Bonnie Raitt has postponed five American shows in May to undergo surgery.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, blues, Bonnie Raitt, country, USA

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Russell Morris To Release Blues Trilogy Compilation

by Paul Cashmere

The three albums in the Russell Morris blues trilogy ‘Sharkmouth’, Van Diemen’s Land’ and ‘Red Dirt – Red Heart’ have been compiled into a single disc best of to be released in May.

Tagged as: 10s, 70s, Australia, blues, Ghosts and Legends, Red Dirt Red Heart, Russell Morris, Sharkmouth, Van Diemen's Land

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Ian Moss Premieres New Song ‘Rivers Run Dry’

by Paul Cashmere

Ian Moss has revealed details of his next album. ‘Rivers Run Dry’ is coming in July and here is the title track to prove it.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, blues, Cold Chisel, Ian Moss, Rivers Run Dry, rock

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Russell Morris To Perform Sydney Opera House and Arts Centre Melbourne With Orchestra

by Paul Cashmere

Russell Morris will perform in both Sydney and Melbourne in July with the 54-piece Southern Cross Symphony orchestra and a ten-piece band.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, blues, Melbourne, rock, Russell Morris, Southern Cross Symphony, Sydney

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Vale Greg Lawrie of Carson

by Paul Cashmere

Greg Lawrie, the slide guitar and dobro for Australian band Carson, has died.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Australia, blues, Carson, Greg Lawrie, punk, rock, The Creatures

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Ian Moss To Tour UK For The First Time

by Paul Cashmere

Ian Moss is heading to the UK for his first ever tour.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, Australia, blues, Ian Moss, rock, UK tour

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Allman Brothers Co-Founder Dickey Betts Dies Aged 80

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Paul McCartney & Wings ‘One Hand Clapping’ Gets Official Release After 50 Years

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James Taylor at MCA Melbourne 16 April 2024 photo by Winston Robinson

James Taylor Farewells Australia With Final Tour (Melbourne Review)

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