The top places to get your winter comfort food fix

Winter is here so it seemed liked a fitting time with the colder weather to look at the comfort foods…

Five of the Best Warm Alcoholic Drinks

Now that Winter is here, we are doing whatever we can to keep warm – and that includes sussing out the warm alcoholic drinks to do just that.

Music For The People is happening in Geelong this weekend

Sparked from an idea to fill a void in the online music world, best mates Liam Rowan and Broderic Jewson can now be identified as the names behind Music For The People.

Benny Walker on life in the country, a musical upbringing and no longer settling for ‘good enough’

Benny Walker was immersed in strong musical traditions of jazz, country and blues from a young age which ultimately lead him to become the versatile singer and songwriter with a passion for the land and the people that he is today.

San Cisco on their most mature effort yet

San Cisco have the indie-pop sound we all know and love, with their bright hooks, acoustic elements and electronic dance melodies – and far from losing their signature spark, San Cisco have returned to the scene in a big way.

Smoking Martha aren’t just another stereotypical female-fronted band

In Deep – the upcoming new release from Smoking Martha – has got everything you’d want from a rock band. It’s a scorcher and a refreshing one at that, joining the plethora of fantastic female-fronted releases out now.

Los Tones are heading to Ballarat alongside Crocodylus, The Yard Apes and Electric Mud

Following the release of Los Tones’ first album ‘PSYCHOTROPIC’ in 2014, the Sydney four-piece have been honing their ’60s inspired garage rock and are back with the new album, What Happened.

Good news Geelong, Dan Sultan is heading our way on a national tour

For the man who’s no stranger to G-town, he’s paying us all another visit.

Piano Bar is starting a bingo drag night on Wednesdays called ‘Bitch Bingo’

A great new reason to head out during the week is coming to Geelong.

Happiness on a Plate: The Shannon Easton Mantra

If you take up a spot at Craig’s Royal Hotel, and your dish gives you all the happy feels, then Shannon Easton knows he has done his job.

Life After Park is the gig exploring youth homelessness through song

A bunch of local musicians are gathering together for a gig of original songs exploring the issues of homelessness.

Narana Unplugged III set times are here so time to get yourself organised

Geelong’s award-winning Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Narana, will host Narana Unplugged III this Saturday, June 3.

Deadwest is the massive nine band sesh heading to Karova Lounge in Ballarat

Who doesn’t love a good evening sesh full of some of Geelong, Melbourne and Ballarat’s brightest up-and-comers in the music bizz?

The Velvet Bow are launching their debut album this weekend

Big things are coming for the Velvet Bow crew, the main thing being the release of their debut album this Saturday.

A tribute night for Chris Cornell is going down at the Barwon Club in June

May 18 marked the loss of a music icon and inspiration to many in the passing of Soundgarden lead singer Chris Cornell.

Pop Culture #664

When it comes to movies that left us wanting more, Blade Runner is… a tricky one.

The Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival is hosting a fundraiser and showcase

The Vine will host the next Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival showcase/fundraiser next month.

Screamfeeder: Pop Guilt

It’s been fourteen years since Screamfeeder have released an album and to be honest, it’s like they’ve never left. Opening with the anthemic ‘Half Lies’, their new album sounds as bold as they ever have.

Hip hop duo and all round legends, Horrorshow, are heading for Geelong

Following the release of Horrorshow’s fourth studio album, Bardo State, the duo are hitting the road on a national tour.

Pulp 113

Hey everyone! Welcome back to another edition of Pulp, where we journey into the land of capes, cowls and impermanent life-and-death cycles for your enjoyment (and mine).

Frenzal Rhomb: Hi-Vis High Tea

Frenzal Rhomb have well and truly mastered the art of punk rock with their ninth studio album ‘Hi-Vis High Tea’.

Vera Blue just announced a massive tour with stops in Geelong and Bendigo

Following the announcement of her new single Mended, Vera Blue is heading out on a national tour.

The National Celtic Festival expands its lineup, proving to be one of our region’s finest

Australasia’s leading Celtic gathering is just over a week away and the National Celtic Festival is ready to go with an impressive line up of entertainment.

Blues News #664

Who can forget that amazing Bluestone when Sammy Owen did an impromptu set with Greg Dodd and the Hoodoo Men to cover the absence of a band? The two of them were an inspiration and produced a sound much talked about.

 

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