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About: chrishay

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January 31, 2019

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...

January 17, 2019

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...

December 13, 2018

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...

November 29, 2018

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...

November 1, 2018

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...

October 18, 2018

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...

September 19, 2018

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...

September 5, 2018

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...

August 22, 2018

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...

August 8, 2018

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...

July 25, 2018

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...

July 11, 2018

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 &...

June 27, 2018

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...

June 6, 2018

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...

May 16, 2018

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...

May 3, 2018

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...

April 18, 2018

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...

April 4, 2018

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,...

March 21, 2018

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:...

March 7, 2018

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...

February 22, 2018

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...

February 9, 2018

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...

January 26, 2018

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,...

January 11, 2018

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;...