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Live: Tim Finn
By Tim Murray • Nov 12th, 2009 • Section: Music
In the end, amazingly, a career that spans over 30 years and numerous hits, was somehow whittled down to a bang-up 2-hour show.
Profile: Tinpan Orange
By Tim Murray • Oct 1st, 2009 • Section: Melbourne Talks
The Melbourne music scene is often described as ‘rich,’ ‘vibrant’ or ‘eclectic’ – or any other manner of exciting adjective. And if you’ve ever taken a quick squiz at the gig guide on any night of the week, there’s
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Live: Colin Hay – Corner Hotel
By Tim Murray • Sep 23rd, 2009 • Section: Music
Watching and listening to the Scottish Australian American is an interesting experience…
Album: Tinpan Orange – The Bottom of the Lake
By Tim Murray • Sep 22nd, 2009 • Section: Music
The first listen to songstress Emily Lubitz’s voice evoked shades of Bowditch, in it purity and sweetness.
Live: Counting Crows – Palais Theatre
By Tim Murray • Apr 5th, 2009 • Section: Music, Reviews
Some bands give you a live show that sounds much like you’re listening to the CD. Quality bands will give you a performance – a true live show. Counting Crows go more for the performance angle, yet so often, prefer to go above and beyond to deliver a memorable experience.
Live: The Badloves & Chris Wilson – Melbourne Zoo
By Tim Murray • Feb 25th, 2009 • Section: Music, Reviews
There’s something about a lazy Sunday evening sitting on the grass with a few beers while you listen to live music; it rarely lets you down. And, perhaps a little surprisingly, the Melbourne Zoo does it really well with their Twilight sessions.
Live: The Waifs – Hi Fi Bar
By Tim Murray • Feb 8th, 2009 • Section: Music, Reviews
The Waifs, for anyone who has not had the pleasure, are those friends of yours who are more than handy on the guitar, and when you invite them over for a barby, the night will always end with a few sing-a-longs.
