SURF MUSIC: Farewell Chris Wilson
In the words of Paul Kelly, “Chris Wilson has left the building”. I recall being in the presence of Chris Wilson on two occasions. George Wilson...
Ella Sweeney continues local family connection
Ella Sweeney has lived in Torquay her entire life. Her Grandfather Joe Sweeney cleared the first path to Bells in the early 60s and her...
Pollyman coming to Torquay
George Wilson has been releasing music under 'Pollyman' for over four years now. I remember listening to him singing, gobsmacked behind the counter at the...
SURF MUSIC: An Interview with The Chats
CH: Eddy Current Suppression Ring at yours for a feed, bevs and a chin wag. What goes out on the table? TC: We’ve never met...
Surf Music: An interview with Kyle Lionheart
CH: What was different about your life recording Eleven & Two compared to Keep In Mind? KL: Haha... Keep In Mind was recorded in my...
Surf Music: An interview with Forever Son
CH: In terms of writing, who are your influences? FS: I’m a big Crosby, Stills and Nash fan. Fleet Foxes, love those guys. Been listening...
Surf Music: Finnigan August discusses debut record
CH: Can you tell me where you tracked your record? FA: At Tommy’s (Tommy Castles) place in Williamstown (Lotus Studio’s). CH: How many tracks did you...
Surf Music: An interview with Nick Huggins
CH: How does shaping surfboards relate to producing records? NH: I think they’re kind of similar. To mix a song you have to balance all...
Surf Music: An interview with Fraser A. Gorman
CH: How do I achieve that guitar sound on the “Walking to Oman’s” lead break? FG: Hah well from memory... I think I was just...
Surf Music: Tommy a gun at musical manoeuvres
Tommy Castles is an audacious musician. Self-booked/executed four national tours, played sold-out shows with the likes of Amy Shark and Boo Seeka and Falls...
Surf Music: Local music fans have options within striking distance
Dedicated local music fans either leave the coast for Melbourne (perhaps Geelong) on the weekend, or simply flock to a local spot on that...
Surf Music: Long live surf music
Surf music is not dead. In some rehearsal spaces it’s being revamped and redefined. In others the fundamentals zapped into production candy. Melbourne-based Auntie Leo &...
Surf Music: Surf Music Festival coming this weekend
Bar 61 is proving to be the most reputable live music venue in Torquay. I am well accustomed to the trip to Melbourne every weekend...
Surf Music: August helps Martians present Champagne
On Sunday at Martians Café in Deans Marsh, I had the pleasure of watching 12-year-old local multi-instrumentalist Finnigan August, open up for Daniel Champagne. Daniel...
Surf Music: Becoming Jolley humble
And so I became a little more humble this week, under the influence of Jasper Jolley. Jasper is one of the most prolific songwriters to...
Surf Music: Bailey Bates from Bones and Jones
We love to support local on the Surf Coast. Perhaps we should support more local original music I had the pleasure of catching up with...
Surf Music prescribes the Sound Doctor
I can understand it. It’s what the people want, what they’re used to. Torquay’s current music culture has formed over decades. It resembles the overall...
Surf Music: Libby on board for relief festival
This week, Surf Music’s Chris Hay chats to local musician Libby Steel. Libby Steel resides in Jan Juc. She is an honest indie pop artist,...
Casey from Sagamore goes round the twist
Surf Music’s Chris Hay chats to local musician Casey Hartnett. CH: What does Round the Twist mean to you having grown up in Aireys Inlet? Casey:...
Time is ripe to sample local music
So Robbie Williams rocks up to Swell cafe for a quick chat just before his show… No that didn’t happen. Something that did happen though, just...
Jasper Bingham and 3 Humps going places
I pick up Jasper Bingham on Jarosite Road overlooking the last bit of surf from the weekend. It’s time to hit Captain, Geelong for the...
Talking about the important things in life: guitars
So, Finnigan August finishes busking at Surf City. It’s time to hit Sticks & Stones café and chat the important things in life: guitars. For those...
Buskers in Byron give live lessons in louder street music
So Ziggy Alberts takes over the stage while Kyle Lionheart gives me a quick rig rundown. It’s a balmy night on Jonson Street, Byron Bay,...
Ash Grunwald drops into Waves Music Co
So Ash Grunwald rocks up just before New Year’s Eve and he’s got shows booked on the coast, but needs a place to rehearse;...