Live Reviews in Tasmania
It was a first experience – the
Obese Records Block Party. Even hearing about 'Dave Chapelle's Block Party' still gave me no insight about what to expect. Perhaps I s... [more]
If you read the Snowman Review from two days prior to this gig you know how much I love Red Rival – and if you haven't read it well go and do it right now! ...well, at least the first half... [more]
I would have to say for once I was walking into a gig with expectations. Its not my usual reviewing style, but as a fan of both bands – I expected them to deliver. And I was in no way disappoin... [more]
I had never been to see any of the bands on the lineup at the Trout on Friday 4 May – Star Wars day as one person wished me! (“May the 4th be with you”). I do like the Trout though... Its a P... [more]
Going to Halo in Hobart was a brand new experience. I had heard such amazing things about the club above our Elizabeth Street Mall but had never had a chance to make it inside.
I must admit,... [more]
My first festival experience was daunting, thrilling, unpredictable and well... other things I am sure I have no idea about.
Being the festival “virgin” that I was I tackled it like a... [more]
"I guess you like the blues otherwise you wouldn't be here." Thus spoke G.B Balding who, following this introduction, launched into a vigourous take on Walkin' Blues. This... [more]
On St. Valentine’s Day eve, a muggy night, Australian songstress Sarah Blasko played the first of two sold out gigs at the Republic Bar. The night began with the local singer/songwriter Daimen... [more]
A decent sized crowd was gathering in the Republic when I got there. There was a lovely little waif with a guitar on stage, Brigit Pross, with a very sweet voice. She is one to keep an ear out... [more]
When a gig is billed as an "intimate night", as our evening with former Tea Party front man Jeff Martin was, there are always reservations and expectations. I saw his band in full fli... [more]