Penny Brand
Sunshine Coast folk-rock band Calan Mai will launch their new single “Same Way I” at Solbar on Saturday. Recorded in Chicago and produced by Brian Deck (Counting Crows, Iron & Wine and Modest Mouse) it’s the third single from their debut album, “Maybe An Island Will Do”, out next year. Frontman Jordy Lawrence makes carefree,
If it’s not summer yet it certainly feels like it. With a week-long heatwave hitting South-East Queensland earlier than expected, locals are getting festival-ready, as we officially shimmer our way into the holiday season. Summer in Australia goes hand-in-hand with icy-cold bevvies, finger-licking soul foods, open-air spaces, fabulous new friends, and of course, live music.
Picture: King Stingray on their regional tour, via Facebook. Australian royalty King Stingray stole the Sunny Coast music scene spotlight over the weekend with two sold-out shows at Maroochydore’s Solbar. The boys from North-East Arnhem Land gave 900 punters a night to remember, showing off a couple of fresh tracks from their soon-to-be-realeased album, and
Photo: Big Pineapple Music Festival organiser Mark Pico takes out the Queensland Music Awards People’s Choice Festival of the Year 2019. The Sunshine Coast continues to defy music industry odds with more than half of the Big Pineapple Festival‘s tickets already selling out three months from the October 19 event. It comes as Coolum’s The Big
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,
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
