Music

  • Cumbia and the sound of angels

    Cumbia and the sound of angels

    MUSIC is a family affair for Cachicamo Latin Harp. The Columbian four-piece, who now live in Brisbane, are virtuoso musicians led by harpist Sandra Real.…

  • Irish singer’s life of celebration and protest

    Irish singer’s life of celebration and protest

    CONTINUING the Irish tradition of balancing joy and sorrow through art, celebrated musician Aine Tyrrell returns to the city for a show this week. Born…

  • Show Banshees love as Brissie venues hit rocks

    Show Banshees love as Brissie venues hit rocks

    THE live music scene remains in disbelief after news two of Brisbane’s most loved venues are to close their doors for the final time. Managers…

  • Heart-pumping Tina show

    Heart-pumping Tina show

    THE vibe is electric, and the costume changes come in a flash. And if the rave reviews are anything to go by, Ruva Ngwenya as…

  • Band’s sensational West Coast vibe for Banshees

    Band’s sensational West Coast vibe for Banshees

    BRISBANE Telecaster slinger Dana Gehrman and her band bring their ’60s and ’70s West Coast-inspired boogie to Banshees Bar next month. With songs that conjure…

  • Clouds spin back to the future with vinyl

    Clouds spin back to the future with vinyl

    THERE’S no stopping The Clouds. The band had a Farewell Tour in 1997 after releasing four albums and a number of EPs, but forces keep…

  • The GANG still together after 40 years

    The GANG still together after 40 years

    FORTY years ago today the beginnings of what would become iconic group GANGgajang was starting to assemble in the downstairs garage of Brisbane musician Mark…

  • Is this Birdman’s final tour?

    Is this Birdman’s final tour?

    ALTHOUGH The Saints were celebrated as “the” Australian punk band, Sydney’s Radio Birdman flew that flag just as defiantly in the nation. Formed in 1974 by…

  • Streams of success for folk duo

    Streams of success for folk duo

    YOU might know him as the guy who repairs brass instruments at Ipswich Top of Town shop Blow Winds and Guitars, but Kelsey Berrington welcomed…

  • Rare chance to witness Americana duo

    Rare chance to witness Americana duo

    LOVE at first sight is a powerful force that brings boundless potential. And that proved to be exactly the case for Lawrence Menard and Clare…

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