Billy Strings Echoes Distant Past In Margaret’s Court I’m heartbroken and I'm feeling low-downI'm sick and tired of the life I live around this old townand I'm getting tired of crying over youso honey, here's what I'm gonna doI'm taking the slow train for a long rideI'm gonna stay a long time/ losing an old love, starting a new lifeI'm takin' the slow train, leaving … [Read more...] about Concert review – Billy Strings – Margaret Court Arena – July 15 2025
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Vale Brian Dixon Sunbury Rock Festival Survivor
When veteran politician and former Melbourne football champion Brian Dixon died at 89 on July 9 it brought back fond memories for Nu Country TV producer David Dawson. And it wasn’t just because Brian played 252 games over 15 seasons for Melbourne including five premierships under Norm Smith. Dixon, a former Melbourne High School student, was also named in the Demons team … [Read more...] about Vale Brian Dixon Sunbury Rock Festival Survivor
Concert review – Luke Combs – Marvel Stadium – February 7, 2025
Featuring Luke Combs, Mitchell Tenpenny, Jordan Davis and Lane Pittman The short walk from Southern Cross Station to aptly named Marvel Stadium in Melbourne Docklands was a crisp curtain raiser to the largest concert or sporting crowd to ever grace this vibrant venue. More than 60,000 fans filled the three-story level seating and moist mosh pit in the colosseum that … [Read more...] about Concert review – Luke Combs – Marvel Stadium – February 7, 2025
Concert review – Randy Houser and Dakota East – Corner Hotel – Richmond – January 3, 2025
Dakota East Heads West “When you’re in need just call on me I’ll be your strength anytime you’re weak you’ll be just alright just wait and see I'll be tour shelter just call on me.”Call On Me - Dakota East. The moon was high in the summer sky as I headed west to the famed Corner Hotel in Richmond for this double billing of Canadian born belle Dakota East who now calls … [Read more...] about Concert review – Randy Houser and Dakota East – Corner Hotel – Richmond – January 3, 2025
Chad Morgan From Scrubby Creek To Hillbilly Heaven
Chad Morgan - the legendary Sheik Of Scrubby Creek - died at the ripe old age of 91 on New Year’s Day this year. Chad died in hospital at Gin Gin near Bundaberg in Queensland. Morgan, one of 14 children of a Wondai cane and timber cutter in the Great Depression, was born in South Burnett town Wondai in 1933. Chad was a frequent Victorian tourist - especially with … [Read more...] about Chad Morgan From Scrubby Creek To Hillbilly Heaven
