Penny Brand
Photos: Emma from Love Loop Words: Penny Brand I came across the all-encompassing sounds of Sunshine Coast singer/songwriter Phil Barlow at an open mic night in downtown Nambour. After chatting to a few of the musicians, Phil subsequently invited me to do a review of his upcoming house concert in the idyllic, rural hinterland locality
Most musicians are drawn to the allure of the stage. They dream of bathing in the spotlight, their fans fawning for just a glimmer of their attention. Jay Bishoff (pictured) prefers to sit with them on the grass. He’s the founder and creator of Peregian Originals: the Sunshine Coast’s much-loved and sorely missed, free open-air
Patricia McInerney (pictured) is bringing out-of-the-ordinary music venues to the Sunshine Coast’s musical underbelly. She runs artist-led production company, Basket Of Hammers, which puts the spotlight on the vibrant and often overlooked world of alternative and experimental music. A vocalist herself, Patricia performs as Diaspora The Explorer, and will bring her hauntingly-beautiful sounds and dark-doom
Angus Woodhead (pictured in 1990) is in charge of making dreams come true for Sunshine Coast musicians. His resume spans decades and while his days as a touring professional are over, his focus now is on helping artists get a leg-up in the challenging music industry. Angus is the producer/engineer and recording genius behind Glasshouse Studios,
The Penny Drop is your free Sunshine Coast gig guide. Yelo music editor Penny Brand brings the best from the local live music scene – from Noosa to Caloundra – every week. Gig guide: Thursday, March 21 Paris Cafe brings world-class jazz to The Presynct, Nambour each month. Respected jazz singer Robyn Brown brings a
The Penny Drop is our free Sunshine Coast gig guide. Yelo music editor Penny Brand brings the best from the local live music scene – from Noosa to Caloundra – every week. Gig guide: Friday, March 15 Classic Australian rock band, The Southern River Band (main picture), will be at Kings Beach Tavern, following massive
INXS tribute star Dellacoma Rio opens up about moving to the Sunshine Coast post-pandemic, and the loss of his unborn son. Catch him in Dellacoma at The Presynct on March 22, Villa Noosa on March 23, and in The Australian INXS Show at The J on April 6. When Victoria implemented its harsh lockdowns in
The Penny Drop is our free Sunshine Coast gig guide. Yelo music editor Penny Brand brings the best from the local live music scene – from Noosa to Caloundra – every week. Gig guide: Friday, March 8: Their Saturday show at Eudlo Hall has sold out, but you can still see Windborne (USA) at Pomona’s
Nambour drummer and podcaster @baileydrummer doesn’t stop. He’s the Operations Manager of a Maroochydore marketing agency, drummer for several local bands, and even runs his own popular podcast, “Ask a Muso”. Bailey shares life’s magic ingredient (and no, it’s not the cowbell) with Yelo music editor Penny Brand. I first noticed Bailey at a Dellacoma
