Penny Brand
After a painful visit to the doctor, Sam Holden experienced an epiphany that led to the creation of his band 3 Year Project. Now Sam wants to give his dream of becoming a world-class musician one final shot. Yelo music editor Penny Brand chats to him about how he will achieve his triumphant trifecta. Sam
Main picture: Jett Hewson and his music mates will take part in the Sunshine Coast’s first Mens Mental Health Muster. You might know Jett Hewson as the Bundy-Rum-hat-toting larrikin and frontman of Sunshine Coast punk-rock supergroup The Drop Beers (pictured). His band will take part in the Sunshine Coast’s first Mens Mental Health Muster on
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,
Queensland music festivals go hand hand-in-hand with icy-cold bevvies, finger-licking soul foods, open-air spaces, fabulous new friends, and of course, the best live music. Here’s 21 Queensland music festivals we think you need to see: 1. BIGSOUND Music Festival, September 3-5, 2024 Where: Various venues, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane Price: Age 25+ $49 (one night) or
Main picture: King Stingray on their regional tour, via Facebook. Australian royalty King Stingray stole the Sunshine Coast music scene spotlight over the weekend. The boys from North-East Arnhem Land sold out two shows, on the Ocean Street strip, at Maroochydore’s Solbar. They gave 900 punters a night to remember, showing off a couple of
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
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 invited me to do a review of his upcoming house concert. In the idyllic, rural hinterland locality of Eerwah Vale? Yes please! I’d seen Phil’s face
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) can turn even the most unusual music venues into a stage for Sunshine Coast musicians. She runs artist-led production company, Basket Of Hammers, which puts the spotlight on the vibrant world of experimental music. A vocalist herself, Patricia performs as Diaspora The Explorer. She will bring her hauntingly-beautiful sounds and dark-doom gaze
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,
