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Lady Southey, AC is proudly launching her signature series of concerts with the incredible Santiago Cañón Valencia. Having been hailed by critics as “a phenomenon” and “without doubt already one of the finest cellists on the world stage today”, the young virtuoso cellist Santiago, has established himself as one of the most exciting, emerging musical talents.

Santiago Cañón Valencia (born May 9, 1995 in Bogotá, Cundinamarca) is a Colombian cellist. He comes from a family of musicians (his father is a clarinetist of the Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra and his sister is a violinist). His mother started teaching him cello when he was 4 years old. When he was still 6 years old, in 2002, he gave his first concert with the Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra. He has played with the world’s best ever since.

Santiago is returning to Australia for some concert performances, to kick start this wonderful program. Marigold’s philosophy has always taken pride in nu...

1. IF I WERE A BELL 2. YOU'D BE SO NICE TO COME HOME TO 3. IT'S ALRIGHT WITH ME 4. PEEL ME A GRAPE 5. SUNNY 6. I'M BEGINNING TO SEE THE LIGHT 7. THE NEARNESS OF YOU 8. ON GREEN DOLPHIN ST 9. EVIL WAYS 10. LATELY Musicians Joe Ruberto | Keyboard Michael Tortoni | double bass Michael Rochford | drums Yvette Johansson | vocals Yvette Johansson has all the flair and elegance great jazz vocalists of the past have founded their craft upon. Her range, both vocally and stylistically, points to her versatility, confidence and inspiration and her work has gained her an enviable and respected place in the Australian jazz music scene. Her dynamic and charismatic performances weave a charming tapestry of insight and entertainment upon the canvas of her technique as she invokes concoctions of such luminaries as Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Holiday, Blossom Dearie, Astrud Gilberto, Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker, Doris Day, and even Lou Rawls. Take her home with this CD! * The "full price" of a produc...

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...plus big Congrats to our Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo & more NEWS not to be missed!

Did you know that tickets for Hozier's debut Australian sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne sold out in a matter of minutes? With hundreds of people online, tickets were snapped up almost instantly.
Since there will be NO more Hozier sideshows announced the only place now to see Hozier in Australia is at Bluesfest!
Hozier will perform a 2^nd show on Easter Saturday 4^th April, in addition to his show on opening night of Bluesfest, Thursday 2nd of April.
This amazing musician has been described as the most talented new artist hailing from Ireland since Van Morrison and has played himself into people's hearts with his hit song: 'Take Me To Church"
So...Hozier fans need not miss out on seeing this rising star in Australia - grab your tickets to Bluesfest quick - if you have not already done so! We are well over 80% sold out!
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Frank Yamma performing at the Yarra Hotel

I was at the Yarra Hotel last Saturday night for special acoustic and electric guitar performances by outstanding legendary Aussie singer / songwriter's Frank Yamma and El Witeri front man for The Red Eyes.

On entering the pub the first people we saw were Frank exuding an unassuming presence yet looking magnificent in his flaming red shirt and black vest and reggae man El, switched on and ready to rock the first set, delivering a beautifully sung upbeat performance on love and life.

Once on stage Frank morphed from unassuming to the embodiment of land and culture.

Totally compelling crystal clear songs both in his native tongue of Pitjantjatjara and English, rich in imagery, emotion and spirit. Powerful acoustic, hand made guitar playing, that at times, to my ears, conjured, didjeridoo and a choir of voices.

Perceived as a World Music performer the world cannot get enough...

The newly released Leo Sayer album, RESTLESS YEARS, today debuted at #39 on ARIA charts. The albumalso came in at #25 on the National ARIA Physical Chart and #9 in the NSW ARIA Chart. This is the first time inseven years Leo has returned to the Australian charts and with his first Top 40 album in over 30 years!

From his debut 1973 smash hit The Show Must Go On to his 2006 UK No 1 remix of Thunder In My Heart,Leo Sayer has carved an incredible career including selling 80 million albums and a recipient of a Grammyaward. RESTLESS YEARS is his first studio album in six years with 13 brand new songs ranging in a variety ofgenres from Pop to Country to Rock. His live performances are legendary and Leo kicks off his first Australiantour in four years commencing from February 4.

RESTLESS YEARS is released on the Fanfare Record label (Distributed by EMI). The album was recorded at LittleRed Jet Studios in Melbourne with Aria Award winning producer Mitch Cairns...

Last Monday 26 January 2015 Melbourne again acknowledged INVASION DAY with a rally and a march.

Flowers and messages were left on the steps of Parliament to honour those that were killed at the hands of continued genocidal practices, massacres, black deaths in custody, stolen generation and the onslaught of assimilation.

We then moved onto Treasury Gardens for SHARE the SPIRIT Festival, encountering great vibes and talent and a catch up with friends.


Stacey Edward, Stan Dryden and friends


Stan Dryden and Kerrie Pacholli


Political activists Alan Coe and Robert Thorpe


Monica Weightman band


Cultural officer Stacey Edward with all rounder Uncle Larry Walsh...

Friday 6th February 2015 at the Central Club Hotel – 293 Swan Street, Richmond. Doors open at 9.30pm.

For the last 20 years DJ Ianabo Dibango of Crew Jamaican Productions has been hosting anniversary celebrations for Jamaican born Bob Marley. This year celebrates his 70th birthday.

“Roots, culture, music, people dancing to reggae music sharing one love, one heart. These are the qualities of Mr Bob Marley OM, the message he gave to the people of the world.” DJ Ianabo

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From the moment I was asked to cover opening night of Cirque du Soleil’s TOTEM at Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse I could feel the pulse.

Every aspect of this dazzling event seemed organically synchronised, from driving into the well manned car park, through to the red carpet photo shoot, then comfortably moving into the magical Big Top tent, along with over 2,000 fellow wide eyed audience members; seemingly as one organism, an expansive collective soul. An energetic force field of maximum flow fuelling consciousness and connect, a most necessary ingredient for the death defying feats that we were to witness.

The musicians began to play, conjuring extraordinary staging and lighting effects along with magnificently costumed performances and from the beginning I was plugged in and turned on, feeling part of a super hive.

Cirque du Soleil’s TOTEM has been travelling the world for 3 years with 121 active members including...

This year's Black Pearl Studios Christmas party exploded with some of Melbourne’s much loved musicians / singers / songwriters and industry folk.

I was lucky to enjoy and share this impromptu performance of Crossroads by one of Melbourne’s rock ‘n’ roll royalty Jimmy Cupples; who was blown away by this amazing studios majestic digs and live performance sound scape, likening it to the calibre and magic created by Abby Road Studio.









footage: Kerrie Pacholli @ pationpics.com
images: Daniel Badelita @ DB Photography...