Switchfoot have been around since the late 90’s, sold truckloads of records, won Grammys, shared the stage with Taylor Swift and even wrote a song for the Narnia Chronicles soundtrack - yet it’s possible you’re still not that familiar with their music. Partially that could be because they started out as an indie rock band and their first 3 albums on the small Re:think label … [Read more...]
Santana IV – Santana
When Carlos Santana announced in the Blues Brother’s parlance that “he was putting the band back together” for his latest project long time Santana fans were beside themselves with anticipation. This was the band that came to prominence following their Woodstock performance and gave us the 1st three Santana albums (Santana, Abraxas, Santana III). The burning question was: after … [Read more...]
Lost In The Tropics – Ocean Alley
Every now and then a new band comes along with a sound like they’ve just discovered how to bottle summer in a jar. You know what I’m talking about, you put the record on and suddenly you feel like you should be cruising up the coast with your mates looking for the next wave. It’s no surprise then that a band like Ocean Alley hails from Sydney’s northern beaches, the interesting … [Read more...]
Water Or Gold – Hollie Smith
New Zealander Hollie Smith 1st came to prominence in her own country in 2006 with Bathe In The River, a massive hit that stayed in the top 10 of the NZ charts for 22 weeks. The following year her debut album Long Player was released on both sides of the Tasman. I was instantly hooked by the soul drenched groove of Philosophy from that album, a song that could have easily sat on … [Read more...]
Cat Empire – Night Quarter, Gold Coast 8/5/16
If you’ve not made the effort to check out the Night Quarter at Helensvale yet you’re doing yourself a great disservice. This venue is not only what residents of the northern Gold Coast desperately needed, but all of us, no matter where you live on the Coast. It’s a venue that will comfortably accommodate 2000+ people – all too evident last night with the Cat Empire drawing … [Read more...]