Short Notes, Monday August 9, 2026
By Brian Wise SHORT NOTES – AUGUST 9, 2016 Emma Donovan’s great album of interpretations, Take Me to the River, is still on constant play. Emma did a sold-out show in Melbourne the other week […]
On The Record
The Waterboys: Live At The Palais
By Brian Wise. The Waterboys – The Palais Theatre, Melbourne, Saturday May 16, 2026 With a history dating back to the early 1980s, a catalogue of 16 albums and a string of memorable hits, expectations […]
Hangover Cure: Ron Sexsmith On Tour Now!
By Brian Wise. Revered Canadian singer songwriter Ron Sexsmith is on tour in Australia now with his terrific recent album under his belt. Call it serendipity but when I had to change my return flight […]
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Old Settler’s Festival: An Austin Treat
By Brian Wise Old Settler’s Festival, Austin, Texas – Friday, April 17 – Sunday, April 19, 2026 Across this one weekend, Austin offered a reggae festival right in town, a huge country music event in […]
Port Fairy Folk Festival 2026 – The Folkie Approaches 50 Gracefully!
Port Fairy Folk Festival, March 6–9, 2026 By Brian Wise Next year the Port Fairy Folk Festival – or the Folkie, as it is affectionately nicknamed – celebrates its 50th anniversary. It remains one of […]
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings Live: Spellbinding at The Forum
By Brian Wise Gillian Welch & David Rawlings – The Forum, Melbourne, February 24, 2026 There is undoubtedly a special relationship that exists between Gillian Welch and David Rawlings and Australia, especially the state of […]
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AVTT/PTTN – The Avett Brothers & Mike Patton: A Brilliant Collaboration
By Brian Wise THE AVETT BROTHERS & MIKE PATTON – AVTT/PTTN (Thirty Tigers) During the 2023 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival I witnessed the Avett Brothers in a spectacular show at the Saenger Theater […]
Mavis Staples’ Sad And Beautiful World: An Album For The Times
By Brian Wise. MAVIS STAPLES – SAD AND BEAUTIFUL WORLD (ANTI-) The fact that Mavis Staples turned 86 this year and is still out on tour is amazing, but what is even better is that […]
On The Road: The Gear
ON THE ROAD! By Brian Wise What do you need to produce a radio show and a magazine while travelling? Lots of useful gear! Many people ask me about the gear I use when I’m […]
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Anais Mitchell: An Interview With The Creator of Hadestown
By Brian Wise Hadestown, the theatre musical created by Anais Mitchell, is in Melbourne until July 13, after a season in Sydney. Anais Mitchell is a Vermont-based singer-songwriter and the Tony and Grammy award-winning creator of […]