October 11, 2023By Penny Brand
Feature: The Whitlams will play their first three albums (and more!) featuring songs formerly performed by double-bass player and late band member Andy Lewis. The Living End’s Scott Owen will be handling Lewis’s duties for the first hour of the show. YELO music editor Penny Brand shares how her life has intertwined with the tragedy
September 21, 2023By yelomusic
Maroochydore: If Sam Worthington has their merch then it’s no wonder this favourite Aussie indie-rock band is on high rotation of in-the-know celebrity music fans. Worthington is quoted on The Rions’s website as having said: “I’ve got all The Rions’ merch. I love that band” – Sam Worthington (Avatar). And given the band’s catapult-rise to stardom,
September 17, 2023By yelomusic
Fortitude Valley: Aussie icons The Cat Empire will introduce their vibrant new line-up to the Valley on Friday, September 22, to celebrate their current album, “Where The Angels Fall”, with a massive new show that epitomises the herculean high-energy nature of this much-loved band. With their signature fusion of jazz, funk, ska, rock, and latin influences,
September 11, 2023By yelomusic
Caloundra: Boy & Bear’s first show at Kings Beach Tavern was a complete sell-out which just says everything about this much-loved Australian band and its ever-loyal following. Thankfully for locals, a second show for November 8 has been announced, so be sure to secure a ticket as this show is also set to follow suit.
September 5, 2023By yelomusic
Maroochydore: Coastal indie-folk singer/songwriter Felipe Baldomir is often referred to as a blend of Jack Johnson, Xavier Rudd and Tash Sultana. Based in Byron Bay, his coastal sound travels from the folk world of open-tunings, harmonica, and steady power beats to an upbeat soundscape of groovy guitar riffs, loops, punchy saxophone runs, keys and warm
September 5, 2023By yelomusic
Caloundra: Wendy Matthews just takes you straight back to the nostalgic and poignant times of the easy-breezy 90s, doesn’t she? The Australian music icon has an expressive voice that never fails to move those who hear it. Her music is an unhurried journey of clean melodies, infectious energy and simple grace. In an age where
September 5, 2023By yelomusic
Buderim: The mountain suburb’s favourite sprawling park with panoramic ocean views is set to come alive with jazz, food and wine on Sunday, September 24. The Buderim War Memorial Community Association (BWMCA) presents its annual fundraising event, Jazz In The Park, with live bands, food vans, gourmet hampers, and a licensed bar – yes please!
September 5, 2023By yelomusic
Conondale: Music lovers are being encouraged to write to Sunshine Coast Council in support of the Crystal Waters Music Club after it was radically shut down by Council last month. It has been the biggest trending story on Yelo to date, after news broke that Council closed the beloved community club citing noise complaints from
September 4, 2023By Jarrod Tutbury
Noosa pianoman, band manager, and freelance journalist (wow what a mouthful of talent!), Jarrod Tutbury, gives us his favourite Noosa night spots when Hastings Street comes alive with music by dark. The Sunshine Coast’s most famous main strip Hastings Street is a microcosm of European-style, wining, dining, shopping and gelato-ing. With its air of elegance
September 3, 2023By Conor Cayley
Kenilworth: The Sunny Coast music calendar is running hot this year with Kickass Music and Camping Festival next up from September 8-9, featuring our very own local blues legend Ash Grunwald. An institution at Byron Bay’s blues and roots festival Bluesfest, Grunwald recently toured Australia headlining last month’s Gympie Music Muster, so his sought-after appearance