Archive for 'Brag 458 (April 16)'
[MUSIC: Interview] Steve Reich
Steve Reich Time And Time Again By Luke Telford Steve Reich (pronounced Reish) speaks quickly. His manner is brusque, almost impatient, but gracious – a common trait among people whose minds run faster than their mouths do. It also fits his reputation as a composer who likes to toy with time. Reich’s body of work [...]
Posted: April 22nd, 2012 under Brag 458 (April 16), Music, Music - Interview.
Tags: Eighth Blackbird, Ensemble Offspring, Halycon., Luke Telford, Steve Reich, Steve Reich - A Celebration, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Youth Orchestra, Synergy Percussion, The Brag
[MUSIC: Interview] Mitzi
Mitzi Looking Cool, Sounding Good By Alasdair Duncan Brisbane’s Mitzi have been a fixture on the live circuit for some time, playing national support slots with everyone from Bag Raiders to Metronomy and The Whitest Boy Alive. The eager up-and-comers have used each and every one of these gigs as a learning experience – an [...]
Posted: April 22nd, 2012 under Brag 458 (April 16), Music, Music - Interview.
Tags: Alasdair Duncan, Beach Road Hotel, DIscopunx, Frames, Jad Lee, James Taylor, Major Raiser's Music Outback Foundation Party, Mitzi, The Brag, The Spice Cellar
[MUSIC: Interview] New Build
New Build Fresh And New By Alasdair Duncan You may not know the name Al Doyle, but there’s a good chance you’re familiar with his work – a multi-instrumentalist, he is a founding member of Hot Chip, and spent several years as a touring member of LCD Soundsystem. In other words, if something exciting has [...]
Posted: April 22nd, 2012 under Brag 458 (April 16), Music, Music - Interview.
Tags: Al Doyle, Alasdair Duncan, Hot Chip, New Build, The Brag, Yesterday Was Lived And Lost
[MUSIC: Live Review] Earth, Wind & Fire, Watussi @ Hordern Pavilion, Thursday April 5
Earth, Wind & Fire are basically the musical version of the Planeteers and have spent the last 43 years saving the world with their irresistible funk, soul and peace-happy RnB grooves, which lie… Whoa whoa whoa… 43 years you say? That’s right. With only three original band members still performing, my dad is the main [...]
Posted: April 22nd, 2012 under Brag 458 (April 16), Live Reviews, Music.
Tags: Behind the Screens, Earth Wind & Fire, Roslyn Helper, The Brag, Watussi
[MUSIC: Live Review] Justin Townes Earle @ The Factory, Wednesday April 4
Flanked by an upright bass and an additional guitar player who occasionally dipped into an all-important mandolin number, Nashville resident Justin Townes Earle gave his humblest and congenial best to a packed venue tonight. Much has been made of Earle’s recent sobriety – he referred to it himself at one point, saying “there ain’t nothing [...]
Posted: April 22nd, 2012 under Brag 458 (April 16), Live Reviews, Music.
Tags: Benjamin Cooper, Justin Townes Earle, The Brag, The Factory