MATT SCHOFIELD: AUSTRALIAN TOUR INTERVIEW 2022
Gerrard Allman Presents is pleased to announce the return of UK bred, now US based artist Matt Schofield to Australia for a run of exclusive club shows in November 2022. Schofield, who will be performing here with his trio – Jonny Henderson (keys/bass) and Evan Jenkins (drums) – is a multi-award winning guitar virtuoso, singer, […]
STEVE KILBEY: THE CHURCH 2022 AUSTRALIAN TOUR INTERVIEW
Australian seminal psych-guitar masters, The Church have announced a national headline tour of Australia – their first in four years, playing shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Margaret River this September. Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips caught up with The Church main man Steve Kilbey to discuss the ‘The Slings And Arrows Of Outrageous Fortune’ tour, songwriting methods, the new lineup (which has […]
WATCH: CAM BUTLER: ‘SOLAR’ ALBUM INTERVIEW
Cam Butler first came to our attention as guitarist and main songwriter in legendary Melbourne instrumental trio Silver Ray. Since that group disbanded, Cam has released numerous solo albums as well as collaborations with Mark Dawson (The Coralinas) and more recently Ron S. Peno and The Superstitions. Now Kasumuen Records are very proud to announce […]
JASON VORHERR: MUSICIAN OF THE MONTH – AUGUST 2022
Melbourne-based musician Jason Vorherr started out playing in cover bands as a bass guitarist and then as a solo act in the late 1980s. His break as a sought-after backing musician came when Graeham Goble asked him to join the original members of Little River Band … Birtles, Shorrock, Goble on their comeback tour. Jason […]
FENDER PRIORITISES TIK TOK & LAUNCHES PLAYER PLUS SERIES – WATCH OUR HANNAH DASHER INTERVIEW
Today, Fender became the first guitar brand to prioritise TikTok, launching a bold and vibrant campaign with the app’s biggest stars to unveil the Player Plus Series, their most-visually striking series yet crafted specifically for the next generation of artists. Amidst the pandemic, almost one million people picked up guitar for the first time, and […]
CHRIS CHENEY (The Living End) tries the Vox AC30 OneTwelve (AC30S1)
The legendary Chris Cheney of Australian punk band The Living End gives the Vox AC30 OneTwelve (AC30S1) a play through while talking about the tones he goes for and how the versatility and reliability of this new amp makes it a no brainer for taking on the road, songwriting and more. Find out more about […]
THE ORANGE AMPLIFIERS HISTORY NOW ONLINE
Everything you ever wanted to know about Orange Amplification which started in September 1968 and its unique heritage is now available on the newly launched orangeamps.com/history page. Explore the company’s rich and colourful fifty year history with an interactive timeline that takes readers through Oranges successes, achievements and milestone events. The vibrant, candid and engaging […]
GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS Announce 2020 “GOOD TO BE BAD” TOUR
GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS announce the continuation of their “Rock Party Tour” into 2020 with two very special Australian shows, starting Monday, January 20 at Melbourne’s iconic Forum Theatre and in Sydney at the Enmore Theatre on Wednesday, January 22. Having toured extensively across North America, with more than 20 shows already completed on […]
THE OMNIFIC LIVE AT MELBOURNE GUITAR SHOW
The Omnific is a progressive instrumental band from Melbourne, Australia featuring two bass players and a drummer. They’ve become a regular and popular attraction at the Melbourne Guitar Show, whether on stage or on the CMC Music stand. The Omnific’s new EP ‘The Mind’s Eye’ is out now The young trio has established working relationships […]
MELBOURNE GUITAR SHOW 2019: THE WRAP UP
Melbourne Guitar Show 2019 Coverage Report: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne (unless specified) The annual fabulous festival of fretted instruments, the Melbourne Guitar Show has been run and won again at Caulfield Racecourse. Three floors of exhibits, performances and sessions, running all day meant that people had to make choices but whichever area of the […]