Sunday 31st May 2009

Last day of Autumn, days are getting colder, nights are getting longer. What better time to go out and brave the elements to catch some live music in a warm pub around a fireplace? Don't be scared, the pay off is even greater when you have to do scary things like put on gore tex before you can see your fave performers.

This week I co-hosted with Scott Davis again, not wearing his police uniform this time, but brandishing a bunch of great music.

We had a Farnsey Trifecta, to celebrate the return of The Voice to the touring circuit (who would've thunk it really wouldn't be the Last Time?), an interview with Joe Neptune, and a chat with Charles Jenkins about his Blue Atlas Winter Ball.

MUSIC LOG

Deloris - The Unbroke Part Of It

Bob Evans - Rocks In My Head

Joe Neptune - Picture This (live acoustic on JOY 94.9)

Joe Neptune - Just Go Indigo (live acoustic on JOY 94.9)

Prince - If I Was Your Girlfriend (Joe Indigo choice)

Lady of the Sunshine - Home Sweet Home (side project from Angus Stone)

The Holy Sea - Ghost Town

Jordie Lane - Fell Into Me

Died Pretty - D.C. 

The Guild League - The Storm

John Farnham - Talk Of The Town

John Farnham - The Last Time*

John Farnham - Burn For You

Mick Thomas and the Sure Thing - No One Compares Like You

Charles Jenkins and the Zhivagos - Caravaggio, My Wife and I

MUSIC OBSESSION OF THE WEEK

Bob Evans, ever since watching that doco on ABC2 about the WA music scene. Gold.

WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO

Sunwrae at the Thornbury Theatre on Thursday evening.

Joe Neptune at Manchester Lane on Sunday night.

Hanging out at Basement Discs again.

NEXT WEEK

Lamplight!

* LIES!

Sunday 24th May

Two Cent Sideshow were my feature artist this week, and Scarlette, Josh and Danny joined me in the studio for a sing song, talk about our favourite psychiatric syndromes and some awesome funk. They also helped to heal my Bjork hurt. You know what I'm talking about.

Music Log

Two Cent Sideshow - Underground

Two Cent Sideshow - Munchausen Syndrome (live on Local and Vocal)

Sly and the Family Stone - Underdog

Can - Vitamin C

Bjork - I Go Humble

Two Cent Sideshow - Late Room

Flap! - Abracadabra

The Band Who Knew Too Much - Eat, Sleep, Work

Milk - Gold Song

Fireside Bellows - Push Your Lover Down

The Audreys - Nothing Wrong With Me

Lior - Grey Ocean

Megan Bernard - Balance

Etienne and Rene - Wake Up

Liam Finn - Shadow Of Your Man

Liz Stringer - All I Have For You Tonight

The Millers Tale - Wheelbarrow

Bertie Blackman - Shout Out

The Black Arm Band - Solid Rock (live)

The Cat Empire - Lonely Moon

Music Obsession of the Week

Still on Bertie Blackman and newly appreciated Flap! 

What I'm Looking Forward To:

Peking Duck on Wednesday for Jed's birthday. HELL YEAH.

Next Week on Local and Vocal:

Sergeant Scott from the GLLO team will be coming back for a play again, we had so much fun last week we wanted more air time. He'll also be bringing in musical guest Charles Jenkins (Icecream Hands, solo stuff) to speak about the Blue Atlas Winter Ball. I have a live set and interview with Joe Neptune to share, and it's going to be a fun-nanza. I know that isn't a word, but it'll be grouse nonetheless.

Sunday 17th May - International Day Against Homophobia

On today's program I was joined by Scott Davis from the Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officers at Victoria Police. Scott is a passionate advocate not only for our community but for local musicians as well. He has a sensational music collection and we had so much fun this week that we'll be doing it all again in a fortnight! This week we played songs of human rights, social justice and anti-discrimination. 

We aired an interview between Scott Davis and Brett Parsons, of the Washington DC Police Department, head of their Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit.

Music Log:

Worldfly - A Small Boat

Weddings Parties Anything - Lights of Devonport

The Guild League - Where's The Colour

Sally Dastey and the Sweet Sceptics - Saying Things Right

Megan Bernard - Raise Our Voices

Stephen Cummings - Don't Throw Stones

The Waifs - Billy Jones

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - God Is In The House

Kate Miller-Heidke - Caught In The Crowd

Icecream Hands - This Is What I Want

Blue King Brown - Don't Let Go

Lou Bennett and the Sweet Cheeks - We're Different

John Butler Trio - Something's Gotta Give (live)

Jim Moginie - All Around The World

MUSIC OBSESSION OF THE WEEK 

At the moment I'm hooked on the podcast of This American Life through Public Radio International. Fascinating and dynamic radio, very moving topics.

WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO

Seeing Gurrumul at the Palais next Saturday night.

PBS Radiothon - support independent media!

Dumplings for Luke's Birthday on Wednesday.

NEXT WEEK

Two Cent Sideshow.

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!