Category: Music

Aug 12

ASO – Mahler’s 7th Symphony

The ASO provided a superb execution of what is undoubtedly a truly demanding work. The orchestra’s ability was well exhibited; Mahler’s technically awkward, avant-garde themes and use of musical extremities tested each instrumentalist.

Aug 10

Adelaide Guitar Festival – The Seasons – 5K

The overall effect saw the audience being led away into a timeless world where now and again the hairs bristled on the back of the neck as the audience hung onto every note and every audible meaning regardless of the language barrier.

Aug 09

Adel Guitar Festival Kicks Off – Details and Video Interview

A throng of the globe’s leading guitarists are descending upon Adelaide this week, in a fitting homage to the world’s most popular instrument at the 2012 Adelaide International Guitar Festival. See post for details and link to interview with Slava Grigoryan.

Aug 03

Joe Bonamassa – Adelaide Gig Details

Enjoy him while we have him; Bonamassa is here in October, bringing his fantastic band with him. See post for gig details.

Jul 31

RIOT RUNNERS DEBUT E.P. LAUNCH! – AUGUST 18th (moved to THE PROMETHEAN!!)

UPDATE: DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES INVOLVING THE ORIGINAL VENUE, THE LAUNCH IS NOW GOING TO BE HELD AT ‘THE PROMETHEAN’ 116 GROTE STREET, ADELAIDE !!!

Jul 31

Billy Bragg – Ain’t Nobody Can Sing Like Me Tour – Details of Adel Show

Modern day troubadour Billy Bragg comes to Australia this October with a special new two part show: the first half celebrating the legacy of Woody Guthrie, the original alternative musician, and the second exploring Billy’s own extensive repertoire. Adel show – 31 Oct – see post for details

Jul 30

ASO – Mahler – The Song of the Earth

The ASO’s eight year Mahler Cycle project is in its penultimate phase with two works this year before the epic journey concludes in 2013. Saturday evening’s Das Lied Von Der Erde (The Song of the Earth) certainly suggests the project will end as another landmark for the ASO.

Jul 30

MUSIC – Speak Up 2012 – The Gov – 15 Sept

The bands, Acoustic Highway, The Black Iris and Chris Finnen’s New Electric Band, will play old and new favourites, and the MC will be well known presenter Xavier Minniecon at this year’s Speak Up in aid of those affected by mental illness. See post for details.

Jul 20

Nutcracker On Ice – 4K

This is a school girl’s delight and no parent or grandparent will regret the experience. 4K

Jul 16

Music: Firm’s 2012 Concert opens Elder Hall’s recital mode – July 30 – Preview

The Firm will present their most ambitious concert program for 2012 entitled The Emperor of Atlantis on Monday 30 July at 8.00pm becoming the first group to perform in the new 215 seat ‘recital hall mode’ at Elder Hall, North Terrace Adelaide. See post for details.