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Dance Band that Gets Real

Dance Band that Gets Real


Publication Date: Wednesday October 17, 2001
Artist: On Inc
Event: The Last Chance Dance
Venue: University - Bar on the Hill
Event Date: Thursday 18/10/2001
Author: Jade Lazerevic

Newcastle bred group On Inc is one of those bands. It will perform a live set during the celebrations at The Last Chance Dance tomorrow. On Inc serves up a tasty fusion of programmed beats, live decks, ensemble playing and some of Australia's best rap. Former Newcastle boy Bruce ...

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Group Airs its Talents

Group Airs its Talents


Publication Date: Wednesday October 17, 2001
Artist: Miss Radio
Venue: SJ's on Beaumont
Event Date: Wednesday 17/10/2001
Author: Jade Lazerevic

DON'T be fooled by their appearance because new rock group Miss Radio is here to rock and prove it has a lot to offer. Fresh from the release of its debut single Move You, Miss Radio is heading to Newcastle to perform at SJ's Hotel tonight. The group is the first band to be signed to ...

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XPT Tour Gains Momentum

XPT Tour Gains Momentum


Publication Date: Wednesday October 17, 2001
Artist: XPT
Venue: Mayfield Ex Services Club
Event Date: Saturday 27/10/2001
Author: Jade Lazerevic

Local groove orientated three-piece XPT will serve up a funky mix of rhythms in a dance music spectacular. XPT was formed in August when its members realised that local venues needed something that wasn't available - something that patrons wanted. The group decided to form a band that ...

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Elkner Gives a Dusty Revival

Elkner Gives a Dusty Revival


Publication Date: Wednesday October 17, 2001
Artist: Maureen Elkner
Venue: Western Suburbs Leagues Club
Event Date: Saturday 20/10/2001
Author: Jade Lazerevic

DUSTY Springfield may have died but her voice lives on in a performance by Maureen Elkner called A Girl Called Dusty. A Girl Called Dusty will appear at Wests Leagues Club on Saturday. Springfield is labelled as the only white woman who could ever sing soul, yet this reflects only one aspect of a ...

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George Makes Big Impact


Publication Date: Wednesday October 17, 2001
Artist: george
Venue: SJ's on Beaumont
Event Date: Sunday 21/10/2001
Author: Jade Lazerevic

GEORGE is arguably the hottest band to come out of Brisbane since Powderfinger. The four-piece group has had a lot of success with the single Special Ones and the follow up Run is expected to have much the same impact. George will perform the new track and material from their past EP's ...

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Group Comes Down to Shine

Group Comes Down to Shine


Publication Date: Wednesday October 17, 2001
Artist: Speedstar
Venue: SJ's on Beaumont
Event Date: Sunday 21/10/2001

ANOTHER band from Brisbane is making its way down across the Queensland border to perform in Newcastle this week. Speedstar will perform at SJ's Hotel on Sunday night to support fellow Brisbane musicians George (see preview, TE Page 22). The group has just released its second EP Wishing ...

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Purplene Gearing up for LP Release

Purplene Gearing up for LP Release


Publication Date: Wednesday October 17, 2001
Artist: Purplene
Venue: Northern Star Hotel
Event Date: Saturday 20/10/2001
Author: Jade Lazerevic

IF you have been wondering what happened to Purplene, hold that thought because the group is gearing up to release its debut LP this week and celebrate with a number of shows. The local indie rock group will return with a show at The Northern Star Hotel on Saturday night. Purplene has been busy ...

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Fair Dinkum, it's Slim Dusty

Fair Dinkum, it's Slim Dusty


Publication Date: Wednesday October 17, 2001
Artist: Slim Dusty
Venue: Civic Theatre
Event Date: Saturday 20/10/2001
Author: Jade Lazerevic

Looking forward to it . . . LAST year he was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award and this year the Australian country music legend has picked up the award for Best Country Album Looking Forward, Looking Back. Slim Dusty may have been named a living national treasure in 1998 but through all ...

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