Category: Music

History of The Early Blues Part II – Cal Williams Jr.+

Wheatsheaf Hotel March 1st – Adelaide Fringe 2020 Review by Gary CLarke – 5K ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Images courtesy of Aaron Root. Following on from Cal William’s sell out performances of part one of ‘Early Blues’ over the last few years Cal and his band ‘Great Moose’ decided to extrapolate on the theme extending into later incarnations …

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HAPPY SAD – The Songs of Tim Buckley

Wheatsheaf Hotel 29th February – Adelaide Fringe 2020 Review by Gary CLarke 4.5K ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ? Long time friends Mike Kirkham, Cal Williams Jr and Andy Pil supported by Dom Smith on percussion came together for this debut performance of an homage to Tim Buckley for the 2020 Adelaide Fringe. It was vocalist/guitarist …

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Fringe 2020 : The Wild Side : RCC The Attic : 4K

The Attic at RCC becomes part of the 1970s New York City underground scene thanks to a cool (and only slightly mellowed) Lou Reed and his hard rocking punk band who take us on a wild and sexy ride through the songs of Reed’s iconic solo album Transformer. Multi-talented British comedian, actor and drag queen …

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Lydia Lunch – RETROVIRUS

Lydia Lunch – RETROVIRUS- RCC Fringe -Level 5 – Feb 27th 2020 Review by Gary CLarke 4.5K ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️? Lydia Lunch’s band Retrovirus have been touring since 2012 performing Lydia’s back catalogue of music and songs from mostly works that hadn’t been toured previously. The venue of this gig was the infamous Uni Bar overlooking the …

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FRINGE CABARET – He’s Every Woman – Gluttony – Masonic Lodge – Owl Room – 4K

By Fiona Talbot – Leigh  Justin Clausen more than lives up to the title of his exceptional show; He’s every woman. Joined by the incredibly talented Jamie Burgess, this show is one of those hidden gems that you will find this fringe. Hailing from Melbourne, these two talented performers have come together to create a …

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Fringe 2020 – Ashley Hribar plays Dr Caligari: musical rebirth of a silent film legend – 3K

by Riccardo Barone Silent movies are an outstanding canvas on which composers and musicians free their creative flow, using all available and possible tools, expressing their unique and personal language and style, strictly connected to images, depending on synopsis and scenarios. Ashley Hribar is a brilliant Composer and Pianist, with an impressive piano technique and …

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FRINGE MUSIC – Amity Dry: Highway Superstar – Gluttony – Empire Theatre 4K

By Fiona Talbot – Leigh Amity Dry has been through a lot these past years and riding on the success of her last two sell out shows; 39 Forever and Fortified, she is now in the mood for a little fun as her offering this time around is Highway Superstar. A high energy, fast paced …

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FRINGE CABARET – Gobsmacked – Black Box Theatre – Noel Lothian Hall, Adelaide Botanic Garden 4K

By Fiona Talbot – Leigh  If you are passionate about musical theatre, then Gobsmacked is the show to see this Fringe season. Nikki Aitken and Jamie Burgess have come together to write and perform this hilarious show and the results are just fabulous. The two have been friends for years; bonding over their shared love …

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FRINGE MUSIC – THE ARETHA FRANKLIN SONGBOOK – EMPIRE THEATRE – GLUTTONY 4K

Fiona Talbot – Leigh This multi award winning show premiers this year at the Adelaide Fringe, following a sensational sold out run at Edinburgh Fringe. Resplendent in her gold glittering dress with sparkly silver shoes; Cleopatra Higgins enthralled the audience from start to finish with her amazing vocals. Aretha Franklin had such an incredible vocal …

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Adelaide Fringe 2020 – VIVIR Flamenco Guitar & Dance – 5k

by Riccardo Barone Raul Mannola and Aylin Eleonora are an established acclaimed duo bringing the Art of Flamenco in everyone’s life; Aylin Eleonora choreograph and dances important flamenco repertoire majestically played by Raul Mannola. The show is spectacular, intense, unforgettable. The Garage International’s premises allow to create the perfect atmosphere for such a stunning programme, …

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