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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
Former Melbourne music teacher Sam Buckley ditched the nine-to-five after Covid infamously shut down his state. He set off in a motorhome to realise his dream as a full-time professional musician. As one of Australia’s best blues acts, Sam recently released two singles with Memphis blues legend Lester Snell. Yelo music editor Penny Brand chatted with
“Brother” is the final single from Sunshine Coast multi-instrumentalist Dale Mallett’s latest EP, “Drifting Away” and officially drops this Sunday. Listen to Dale Mallett’s “Brother” here: https://www.dropbox.com/ Dale, who uses the stage name Mufassa, said the song is devoted to his older brother Ben. “Growing up my brother always had my back, sure we had
Jarrod Tutbury is a 20-something musician who has been managing and playing in a band for three years. He started where many young up-and-comings begin: busking on the streets and building up an audience the grassroots way. Now he’s scoring major gigs, such as Caloundra Music Festival, and is a pro at writing government grants.
Multi-instrumentalist roots artist Dale Mallett is probably more of a Simba than a Mufassa. The Sunshine Coast native is always smiling from behind his guitar and djembe. With his “lion’s mane” hair and sweet and infectious nature, he serves up feel-good, dub-reggae harmonies. “(The name) was given to me from the boys in The Floating
The Sunshine Coast’s newest alt-punk rock band, Acended, have been playing for four months and already have an EP. With members as young as 14, they’ve even played shows at Solbar and Tribe Clubhouse. “Sundried Daisies”, is out January. This is a story about four young men destined for great things. Meet Acended frontman Tony
Chris Cobb – who goes by SESE on stage – is a fresh face on the Sunshine Coast music scene. But while his face might be new here, Chris is not new to performing and is a star in his own right. The 33-year-old has performed in front of thousands in his home country of
The Whitlams will perform at Noosa’s The J on October 14 with the help of The Living End’s Scott Owen in a show which pays homage to their past. The Living End punk-rock double-bassist – known for his on-stage rock ‘n’ roll romps – is stepping in to fill the shoes of Andy Lewis, who
If the Sunshine Coast had a Lord Mayor of Music it would be Andrea Kirwin. Andrea is a staunch community person and has quickly become the poster girl for the Coast’s burgeoning music scene. In a bid to make the region’s music scene great again, she set up Peace Run Records in downtown Nambour a
Conondale: A Sunshine Coast “hippy commune” having its live music club axed by Sunshine Coast Council has to be one of the most heart-breaking stories of the century, writes Yelo editor Penny Brand. When the sun broke today and our alarm went off, my daughter Lola and I jumped up and diligently threw on the
