Sunday 10th May

Happy mother's day!

Been away for two weeks with the sickness of snot and no worky voice, so thought it best to stay away from the radio station  and keep my germs quarantined with me.

Thanks to Andy and Alex for keeping things shipshape in my absence.

This week I had an interview scheduled with The Fumes, but it did not happen. I think it's because the guy was busy making breakfast in bed for his mum. Next time gadget, next time.

Here's what I spun today:

MUSIC LOG

Clare Bowditch and the Feeding Set - When The Lights Went Down

Little Red - Witchdoctor

Ash Grunwald - Fish Out Of Water

Augie March - Watch Me Disappear

The Fumes - Python For A Pillow

The Fumes - Sundancer

Skipping Girl Vinegar - River Road

Machine Translations - Need A Miracle

Bonjah - Bring Back The Fire

Washington - One Man Band

McKisko - The Hollow Boat

Joe Neptune - Just Go Indigo

Dan Kelly and the Ukeladies - The SUV Song

Kid Sam - Soft, Grey Rain

Jen Cloher - Eden With My Eve

Eva Popov - Window

The Guild League - Limited Express

Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu - Bapa

Tinpan Orange - Waiting To Fall

Sia - Distractions (live)

Leah Flanagan Band - Tipsy Tango

The Basics - Rattle My Chain

TRIFECTA - Bertie Blackman

Two Lovers in Mexico, Television, Thump

WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO

Seeing Mary and Max this week. 

Rollerderby.

Tom Cho's book launch.

MUSIC OBSESSION OF THE WEEK

This week it's all about Washington.

So freaking good. Check her out.

NEXT WEEK 

International Day Against Homophobia - so I've asked Scott Davis to come in and co-host with me, from the gay and lesbian liaison officers at Vic Police. We're going to play Australian songs of human rights, social justice and pro-gay happiness. 

Sunday 19th April

Worldfly were my guests this week, these guys are quite an interesting group with a unique Worldy sound about them - this makes sense as half the members are from Germany, half from Australia, and they divide their time between the two locations.

Music Log

• Bertie Blackman - Sky Is Falling


• Ladyhawke - Morning Dreams


• Kram - Harmonies


• Two Cent Sideshow - Taboo


• McKisko - Thankful Tangle


• Laura Jean - It's Supposed To Be Summer


• Worldfly trifecta - A Small Boat, Innocence, Someone Special


• Lamplight - Capsize


• Abby Dobson - Cloudwatching


• Bonjah - Spin With The World


• Joe Neptune - Here Now, Waiting


• Tinpan Orange - Myself and The Devil


• Crowded House - Instinct


• Sia - Pictures


• Pinky Beecroft and the White Russians


• I Will Tear It Down To Make You Happy


• You Am I - Erasmus


• Andrew Morris - Lady Venus


• The Fumes - Python For A Pillow


• Kram - Ridin' High


• Stephanie McKay - Kinky


• Ella Thompson - Ball N Chain


• Flight of the Conchords - Inner City Pressure

WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO
Getting my damn homework done
More comedy festival! Denise Scott on Tuesday night.
Don't Mess With The Pony at the Espy on Wednesday night.

MUSICAL OBSESSION OF THE WEEK
Zero 7. Still on the Sia bandwagon. Forever. I love that broad.

Sunday 12th April

My feature artist on this beautiful sunny easter Sunday was Rae Howell, who started up Sunwrae Ensemble about eight years ago. They're about to embark on an 18 date tour of the country, having just released their third album Autumn Never Fall. Sunwrae create live performances with a difference – not only is it a fantastic auditory experience but the visuals have a little something extra. Joining the group are visual artists who create works during the performance. It’s a beautiful experience and I can't wait to head along to the Thornbury Theatre to see them do their thing again on Thursday 4th of June.

Music Log

Rae Howell:

Sunwrae - Chinook Winds

Sunwrae - Autumn Never Fall

Rabbits Without Spleens

Nitin Sawkney - Breathing Light (from the album Phrophecy)

Rachel's - A French Galleasse

Sunwrae - The Machine

Jenny's bonanza:

The Tiger and Me - The Elephant

Liz Martin - Seems Like A Million Years

Bertie Blackman - Heart

Sia - Breathe Me (live - Lady Croissant album)

Tara Simmons - Patience

The Guild League - Why Wait?

Cilla Jane - When The Night Falls

Worldfly - A Small Boat

Kate Miller-Heidke - Space They Cannot Touch

Josh Pyke - Where Two Oceans Meet

MUSIC OBSESSION OF THE WEEK

Sia Sia Sia Sia Sia Sia Sia!

WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO

Another day off tomorrow!

Tim Minchin at the Forum on Friday

Independent Record Store Day on Saturday, and broadcasting live from Basement Discs from 3-5 pm

NEXT WEEK

Jess McAvoy

Worldfly

Sunday April 5

This week I caught up with Mark Hilton and Toby from Mark Hilton and the Lavender Girls, we talked about making music in Darwin, and what the buildup is like at the top end. They brought in some great tracks by female vocalists and managed to get The Final Countdown in my head. I didn't like that part, but they played some great live tracks as well so I didn't have to maim them.

Music Log - Mark Hilton Choice

Mark Hilton - Long Way From Anywhere (live)

Mark Hilton - Miss Su Li (live)

Leah Flanagan Band - Before The Fall

Tinpan Orange - The Tide

Jess Ribeiro and the Bone Collectors - It'll Come To Pass

Jenny Bonanza

Liam Finn - Lead Balloon

Anika Moa - Dreams In My Head

Dan Kelly - Nothing Compares To You

Tom Cooney - Mountains In The Sky

Lucie Thorne - Before The Cold

Jazz Cover Trifecta:

Tina Harrod - River Man

Katie Noonan - Blackbird

Fourplay - On The Road Again

BoomLa - Brain

Ladi6 - So Far

Ella Thompson - Only Of You

Princess One Point Five - Lolita

Bonjah - Fly

Symbiosis - Rise Up

Downsyde - Takin It Over

MUSIC OBSESSION OF THE WEEK

I'm really digging on Simon and Garfunkle this week. I think they're coming to Australia, damn that'd be great to see.

WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO

Getting some sleep

Comedy Festival Bonanza!

Glen's 30th on Saturday. Go Dolly GO!

Sunday 29th of March

This week was quite an experience, I completely wrecked my neck by sleeping funny on it so I'm sailing the painkiller wave to happy land, and the grouse folks from Tinpan Orange came in for a chat. 

I managed to push all the buttons ok despite the clouds and birdies around my head, and was well chuffed with all the tunes that Jesse and Emily brought in. You should definitely check out their website Tinpan Orange

MUSIC LOG

Jesse and Emily's picks:

Tinpan Orange - She Watched Him Dance

Tinpan Orange - La La La

Jackson Jackson - The Devil In Me

Mama Kin - Sleep In My Bed

Jordie Lane - I Could Die Looking At You

The Basics - Just Hold On

Tinpan Orange - Lovely

Second hour:

Lucie Thorne - As You Find It

Joe Neptune - My Other Dream Of You

Tom Woodward - Roadside Crosses

Downhills Home - Travelling Light

Mark Hilton - Anything Special

Sal Kimber - Drive

Trifecta! Sia:

Fear, Don't Bring Me Down, Lullaby

Holly Throsby - One Of You For Me

Ryder - Allibi

John Farnham - Age Of Reason

MUSIC OBSESSION OF THE WEEK

I'm all about Sal Kimber's album Sounds Like Thunder at the moment. It brings me down to earth after a stressful day, and makes me smile. 

WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO

Comedy Festival starting up! Checking out Fiona O'Loughlin on Friday

Sal Kimber at Edinburgh Castle Hotel on Saturday night

Lucie Thorne at the Toff in Town on Sunday night

Sunday 15th March

This week was the week after International Women's Day, so I focused on the manly blokey fella tunes in the second hour. 

The first hour my feature artist was Cilla Jane, the lady responsible for a very sweet album called When The Night Falls. Her otherworldly vocals are beautifully offset by cello and gently cascading music. It's a great album to bliss out to, check out her myspace and have a listen.

Music Log

Cilla Jane - A Dream Of Mine

Cilla Jane - The Lighthouse Song

Timothy Cannon - Sattelite

The Stillsons - Monday Morning

Luca - Zora

Blokey Music Extravaganza

The Drones - Your Acting's Like The End Of The World

Jack Ladder - The Barber's Son

Joe Neptune - No Time To Grow Up

Art Of Fighting - Reasons Are All I Have Left

The Panics - More Than You Ever Wanted To Know

Josh Pyke - The Summer

Vorn Doolette - Orange Dress

Mat McHugh - Under The Landslide

Paul Kelly - Just Like Animals (live, May 1992)

Dan Kelly - I've Been Moved

Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu - Marrandil

Bobby Flynn - Fire Me Away

Neil Finn - Sinner

Van Walker - Milk and Honey

MUSIC OBSESSION OF THE WEEK

Van Walker - The Celestial Railroad... and other stories

WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO

• My hair growing. It's darn cold with a shaved head!
  
• Going to New Zealand in July! 
• Fireside Bellows and Sal Kimber at East Brunswick Club next Sunday night
• Opening night of Queer Film Festival on Wednesday at the Astor Theatre

We're back!

Local and Vocal is back on board for the Autumn Grid, Sundays 1 - 3 pm. I'm pretty stoked about that.

Today's triumphant return happened to fall on International Women's Day (other wise known as happy birthday Angie Hart day), so there was a big focus on the ladies. I might play all dudes next week in the second hour, just to ensure I remain an equal opportunity radio program.

I had a chat on the phone with fab Sydney lady Sarah Aubrey, who you may know for many reasons:

• her band Girl Most Likely
• she was featured in a Tropfest short film about her doing a poo, and won best actress at Tropfest for this in 2002
• the girl in the Silverchair video for Ana's Song

Sarah is in a band with her girlfriend Beck (drums), neighbour Chris and friend Scott. They're grouse! Check them out. 

In the second half of the program the happiest lady I've ever met popped in to have a chat and a play, Coby Grant is launching her EP Coby Grant Is In Full Colour at the Northcote Social Club tonight in the middle of her national tour. We played BAM and Coby played A Song About Me (which was not about me, but about her) live in the studio. It was so lovely and affirming that I almost floated away but I did force myself to stick around and press the buttons til the end of the show. 

MUSIC LOG

Girl Most Likely - Black Eyes

Girl Most Likely - England

Angie Hart - Kiwi

Don't Mess With The Pony - It's You I Love

Rosie Burgess - Skin & Bone

Coby Grant - A Song About Me (live on Local and Vocal)

Coby Grant - Heartbeat

Anita George - The Lost

Abbie Cardwell - Can't You Hear Me Knocking (Rolling Stones cover)

NEXT WEEK

Abbie Cardwell will be feature artist for the whole first hour. Looking forward to THAT one! She's handy on the banjo, and also DJs around Melbourne from time to time. 

CURRENT MUSIC OBSESSION

Cat Power is where it's at for me at the moment. Her and Feist. Hells yeah.

WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO

Shaving my head for the World's Greatest Shave next weekend, to raise money for the Leukaemia foundation. I need more donations! If you'd like to sponsor me check this out :

http://my.imisfriendraising.com.au/personalPa ge.aspx?SID=48117

I can't wait to see Mia Dyson and Jen Cloher play at the Athenaeum next Saturday night.

It's good to be back. I feel happy inside.

Hey if you're interested in hearing some ye olde L&V, head to iTunes and download the podcast! Vivan Vo has been doing amazing technical stuff and made millions of shows available on the electric internet machine. Thanks Viv, you're the best. 

Jenny out

xo