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Monkeytin
Myspace Link
Readers of Gigs n Reviews might think the name Monkeytin sounds familiar. Thats because Monkeytin have been featured on Gigs n Reviews before. So I called this edition Gigs n Reviews Myspace Rediscovery.
To refresh your memories, Monkeytin was the idea of its si...
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Everyone remembers Lifehouses breakthrough hit Hanging By A Moment? It was and still is a huge radio favourite!
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George Michael
Etithad Stadium
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
In front of 47,000 people last night and under a beautiful full moon George Michael amazed, grooved and serenade the Melbourne crowd, even after thinking he was still in Sydney, not once but three times.
His candor and honesty wo...
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Edyth and The Electric
Myspace
Edyth and The Electric started as an experiment between three of its bandmembers while studying. Then the other members joined through mutual friendships. Together they make rocky but earthy music, which is infectious.
They definitely have a Melbourne sou...
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Yesterday on the radios news report we thought we heard that INXS were going to perform at the Winter Olympics closing ceremony with J.D Fortune. We thought we heard wrong.
No, it really was happening according to INXS Facebook page.
Now the whole he said, they said saga has just even m...
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Rob Thomas
With special guest Vanessa Amorosi
A day on the green, Rochford Winery
Saturday, February 20, 2010
We had been really looking forward to this day since it was announced last year and the concert didnt disappoint.
As we drove towards Rochford Winery it was clear that there w...
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Motown 50th Anniversary
Rod Laver Arena
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
Rod Laver stepped back in time last night to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Motown. The crowd of young and old enjoyed being able to see and hear the stars that made Motown such a phenomenon in the 50s and 60s.
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Skipping Girl Vinegar
Myspace
Skipping Girl Vinegar have to be commended. Theyre a Melbourne band that make really good music that have so many different sounds, but their music is not weird at all. They have catchy melodies and use out-of-the-ordinary instruments that you wouldnt normally as...
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Ronan Keating with special guests Tina Arena and Damien Leith
Rochford Wines
Sunday, January 31, 2010
What a day it was yesterday in unpredictable Melbourne! We had scorching heat, rain, thunder and lightning. But we didnt care, we just enjoyed the performances at Rochford Wines.
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After watching Bon Jovis latest live DVD Live At Maddison Square and didnt like what I heard and saw, Im pleased to say that Jons voice seems to be back in shape.
Superman Tonight is Bon Jovis second single taken from their latest album The Circle and it happens to be my favourite track on...
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I just am digging this song! It sums up what every girl feels like when her heart has been stomped on. Its the ultimate revenge to sound terribly sweet but say those two words!
Go Lily!
F**k You
Lily Allen
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Tickets went onsale today for the Youngcare Benefit Concert 2010. This is a concert organised by Bernard Fanning (aka Powderfingers lead singer) to raise financial support and awareness for young people with disabilities living in nursing homes.
Youngcare strives to address issues that force ...
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On what would have been his 50th birthday, family, friends and fans are remembering the great Michael Hutchence.
Michael was one-of-a-kind rockstar. He had charisma, sex-appeal, a fantastic voice and a cheeky personality. He loved life and had a great time on this earth. He loved his bandmat...
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Drugs In Vegas
Lets kick of 2010 with an interview with the delightful Adam Halliwell from Drugs In Vegas.
But first here are some facts about the band.
Drugs In Vegas are a five member Melbourne band. Theyre an extremely hard-working group, putting out their debut EP All This A...
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Placebo are back with a new single and album. The first single is called Bright Lights and it definitely shows how Placebo have matured.
The video is really smart! It starts with the band being in the dark but as the video goes on, the band are lit in brighter surroundings until they are in the ...
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Monkeytin
Myspace Link
Readers of Gigs ‘n Reviews might think the name Monkeytin sounds familiar. That’s because Monkeytin have been featured on Gigs ‘n Reviews before. So I called this edition Gigs ‘n Reviews’ Myspace Rediscovery.
Rod Davitt from Monkeytin
To refresh your memories, Monkeytin was the idea of its singer/songwriter Rod Davitt. He is from Ballart and with Patrick Davitt on bass and vocals and John Brockton on drums together they tour non-stop. Monkeytin would have to be one of the bands who knows rual parts of Victoria and New South Wales like the back of their hands. Like that Telstra ad, they have been everywhere.
Monkeytin’s music is cruisey but not at all like Jack Johnson (not that there’s anything wrong with Jack, if you want to fall asleep). Their CD Brave which is available on iTunes contains some absolute rockers like Where’s Your Bike Benny, Crash and Burn, Something Great, Next To You, Brave and a personal favourite F**k It All.
Rod kindly agreed to catch up over the net. Enjoy the interview:
1. Where did the name Monkeytin come from?
The name came from my early days of busking, someone said I should have a monkey with a tin to collect the money {laughs}
2. When Googling Monkeytin it seems you guys have been all over Victoria! Do you have a travelling Kombi?
No Kombi, just a car with a million miles on the clock. {laughs}
3. Where are you heading on your promotion tour in 2010?
2010 will be a good year for us. [We are] planning a new CD, [then] some touring around Victoria and NSW.
4. Many of your tunes have a real surfy sound to them. Do you have a favourite beach spot you go to where you write?
[It’s] like to get down to Bells Beach for a surf never really take a pen and paper but the vibe goes home with me.
5. Where did you make your album Brave?
The album was recorded at Studio 52 in Melbourne.
6. Do you love or dislike being compared to great artists/bands like Bob Dylan and Rolling Stones?
think it’s kinda cool; these guys are my childhood heroes!
7. You almost have a cult following of fans! Did you ever think you would have such a worldwide following?
Well we are just stoked that everywhere our tunes go, people seem to like them.
8. Do you have any plans to release another album?
Yes! (read on)
9. Besides Victoria and South Australia, will you tour the rest of Australia?
Well we hope so!
10. What do you hope to do in 2010?
Just play, play, play!!
Thanks Rod for taking the time out to answer these questions!
George Michael
Etithad Stadium
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
George Michael in Melbourne 3/03/10
In front of 47,000 people last night and under a beautiful full moon George Michael amazed, grooved and serenade the Melbourne crowd, even after thinking he was still in Sydney, not once but three times.
His candor and honesty won the crowd over as he turned Etithad Stadium into one big dance and love rave. He still has the ultimate star power and stamina to play a three hour show. After the Whitney saga, it was even great to hear George, 46, pitch-perfect. He sung while he running across the massive stage (which was bigger than U2’s and that’s saying something!) and he wasn’t breathless ever!
Last night was his last-ever concert after 114 shows worldwide so he said he didn’t “know if I’ll be back so I’m taking this beautiful memory.” It was clear that he was there to have a good time with his audience whom he encouraged to sing and dance at every opportunity throughout the night.
After the interval George apologised for his Sydney slip and then thanked us for twenty-eight years of support.
George in his policeman shirt
Unlike his Perth show he included Jesus To A Child and Freedom along with all his hits from the past 25 years. These included Fast Love, I’m Your Man, Living With The Freaks (dedicated to Rupert Murdoch), Too Funky, Faith, Spinning The Wheel, Amazing, Never Gonna Dance Again Let’s Go Outside when he came out wearing a policeman suit and hat.
It was well worth the wait, the traffic around Etithad and the climb to our seats on the third level. George turned the stadium into a massive dance rave for all ages. It’s a shame he strongly hinted that last night was his last! He has gone out on a high that’s for sure.
Below is the setlist for last night:
Set One
Waiting (Reprise)
Fast Love\I’m Your Man
Father Figure
You Have Been Loved
Everything She Wants
Easier Affair
One More Try
Different Corner
Too Funky
Star People
Interval:
John and Elvis video
Set Two:
Faith
Spinning The Wheel
Feelin Good
Roxanne
My Mother Had A Brother
Amazing
Flawless
Outside
Carelesss Whisper
Encore:
Freedom 90
Freedom Reprise
INXS with then lead singer, now J.D Fortune
Yesterday on the radio’s news report we thought we heard that INXS were going to perform at the Winter Olympics closing ceremony with J.D Fortune. We thought we heard wrong.
No, it really was happening according to INXS’ Facebook page
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Richie & Jon doing what they do best
After watching Bon Jovi’s latest live DVD Live At Maddison Square and didn’t like what I heard and saw, I’m pleased to say that Jon’s voice seems to be back in shape.
Superman Tonight is Bon Jovi’s second single taken from their latest album The Circle and it happens to be my favourite track on the album. It was released in America on January 25, but as yet there is no release date for Australia
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