Band Steps Out With New Name

FOR a band with such a strong emphasis on female vocals, lead singer SHARLENE STRONG felt that the band name GROUND ZERO sounded a 'bit too blokey'. After changing the name to CHARLIE'S WEB, a play on Sharlene's nickname, the band is now better positioned to attract fans into ...

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Fast-Track to Fame

LEAD singer LAUREN WOOD is only 17, but already her singing career is on fast forward, thanks to a whole lot of talent and a little bit of networking. For almost 12 months the vocalist has fronted CHILL, performing with guitarists RITCHIE SNEDDON and PETER STARR. 'She's a fantastic ...

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League of Their Own

AUSTRALIA'S funniest, and some would say most childish, punk act FRENZAL RHOMB will supportPENNYWISE tomorrow night at the Newcastle Workers Club. The four-piece band burst onto the music scene in 1994 with a CD called DICK SANDWICH that was too much to handle for the politically correct, ...

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Music Master Hits the Road

ENTERTAINER DONNY SUTHERLAND will host 2KY TRAVELLING ROADSHOW at East Maitland Bowling Club this Saturday morning from 11.30. The horse racing network 2KY broadcasts across the State and throughout the Hunter area on 1341AM. Clubs that advertise with the network are promoted statewide through ...

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Sponsor hosts Cabaret

SPORTING organisations sponsored by the Mayfield Sport and Recreation Club will line up for a Sportsmans Dinner on Saturday, November 25. Country duo RAZOO, featuring BRUCE MCCUMSTIE and DALE STEVANS, and delightful cabaret vocalist DONNA CAMPBELL will perform for members of the baseball, golf, ...

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Amazing Night Out

SCEPTICS and true believers alike would have to agree that THE AMAZING VALDA creates an 'enchanting, entertaining and unforgettable show' wherever she appears. Tomorrow night at Maitland District Leagues Club The Amazing Valda will demonstrate why she has been a consistent hit with her ...

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Comedian Proud to Be a Yobbo

IT would be fair to say Australia has its fair share of yobbos. But rarely does one come along, dressed to the nines in flanno, double-plugger thongs and mullet hairdo, and steal the show from the glitz and glamour of our music industry. Comedian CHRIS FRANKLIN became an exception to the norm ...

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Shenanigans Time

IRISH duo PADDY MELON will raise the roof for revellers at Shenanigan's at the Imperial on Saturday, November 25. The duo is led by ROSS HAMILTON on vocals, acoustic guitars, five-string banjo and the mandolin, who has performed around the live venues of Sydney and Melbourne for several ...

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Still no Sound Substitute for Sax Appeal

TECHNOLOGY may have enabled musicians to bring a full band sound to venues at a fraction of the cost of a live band, but Newcastle trio BEROCKA knows there are some sounds that can't be replaced. Berocka, playing this Saturday night at Belmont 16 Footers and on Sunday at the Queens Wharf ...

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