Funk
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The Soul Movers: Making Music Till They Drop
The Soul Movers, led by Lizzie Mack and her soul brother and former red Wiggle Murray Cook, are showing Australia what they’re made of.
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Herbie Hancock Vivid Sydney Review
When albums like 'Empyrean Isles' (1964), 'Head Hunters' (1973), 'Thrust' (1974) and 'Feets Don’t Fail Me Now' (1979) were released, they were clearly designed to be enjoyed
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Lunar Boogie: Futuristic Sounds From Decades Past
Ancient philosophy tells us that hedonism is good for the soul. Modern science tells us that booze and darts aren’t.
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Premiere: Watch Sleepy Lizard's New Music Video 'Can't Help It'
Adelaide indie pop-rockers Sleepy Lizard are back with an enticing new single, 'Can't Help It', that fans of Client Liaison and Vaudeville Smash are really going to
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Winston Surfshirt Enjoy Tea & Crumpets With Elton John
The smooth-sounding vibes of Sydney six-piece funk band Winston Surfshirt, will be floating into ear holes across the country as their 'Baked Goods' tour continues throughout
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George Clinton's Parliament-Funkadelic Sydney Review @ Enmore Theatre
For over 50 years, George Clinton’s interstellar mothership from Planet Funk has circumnavigated our humble little planet in many forms. Though none have been more chaotic,
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Hemingway Pen The Perfect Birthday Card For Solbar's Eighth Birthday
Lead singer of Brisbane-based band Hemingway, Brad Hemingway is keen to get onstage this weekend to celebrate the eighth birthday of Sunshine Coast music venue
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Fat Freddy’s Drop Brisbane Review @ Eatons Hill Hotel
Internationally acclaimed genre-benders Fat Freddy’s Drop carved out a small field with a festival-style concert at their Brisbane show (Eatons Hill Hotel, 23
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In Funk We Trust: Electrik Lemonade To Release Debut Album Ahead Of Tour
The ‘merry band of funklords’ that comprise the funk-soul-R&B beast that is Electrik Lemonade are finally ready to release the group’s debut album, 'Squeezed Fresh',
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Khruangbin Brisbane Review @ The Tivoli Theatre
When Khruangbin first fell across my radar I was plagued with wonder: their name was perplexing, sound was perplexing, and quietly established fan base perhaps the most
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International Stars Join Blues On Broadbeach 2019 Line-up
An unprecedented number of international artists join the star-studded line-up for Blues On Broadbeach music festival in May.
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The Internet Brisbane Review @ The Tivoli Theatre
Even before the performance began, my first step into The Tivoli Theatre (Brisbane, 7 March) instantly felt as if I had walked into a time machine.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers Review @ Adelaide 500
After another scorching heatwave in Adelaide, the temperatures finally began to drop just in time for Red Hot Chili Peppers to re-light the fire on stage for the final
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Herb Armstrong Brings A Wonderful World To 2019 Adelaide Fringe
Brisbane-based singer, Herb Armstrong brings the iconic sounds of New Orleans jazz to Adelaide Fringe with his show 'A Night In New Orleans'.
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Alex Rossi Brings His Funk Fusion Hip Hop Party With A Taste Of Blues To Adelaide Fringe
American-based artist Alex Rossi is currently featuring at Adelaide Fringe with a series of shows that started last month and continues throughout March.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers Brisbane Review @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
If you’ve never heard of George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, you need to read 'Scar Tissue', Anthony Kiedis’ autobiography.
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Fat Picnic Announce 'Make Me Wait' Tour Dates
Funk-ska Brisbane band Fat Picnic are back with another explosion of soul reggae in the form of latest single 'Make Me Wait'.
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Fat Freddy’s Drop Return From Across The Ditch To Tour Australia
With a last-minute addition to March’s stacked WOMADelaide line-up and a long-awaited album dropping this year, world domination is “still in the plans” for NZ jam legends
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The Captain & Friends: All Aboard For A Journey Through Sound
Ahoy there, scallywags and fans of Fringe. If ye be looking for the ultimate Sunday session this Fringe season, climb aboard with The Captain & Friends for 'A Journey
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Dave Orr Band Offer A Broad Selection Of The Blues With Debut Album
Brisbane blues guitarist and songwriter, Dave Orr is set to release his debut full-length album 'As Soon As I Know' – a collection of songs written during the past three
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