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Raging Pornskas Power Tasty Beat

Raging Pornskas Power Tasty Beat


Publication Date: Wednesday May 15, 2002
Artist: Pornskas
Venue: Lass O' Gowrie
Event Date: Saturday 18/5/2002

If you've ever experienced a bit of road rage around the traps of Newcastle, it's likely it came from a member of The Pornskas (pictured). The band's track Moron addresses the band's strong dislike for 'moron' drivers and is just one of the many offbeat tunes the ...

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Fruitcake Members Soldier on

Fruitcake Members Soldier on


Publication Date: Wednesday May 15, 2002
Artist: Express
Venue: Fanny's
Event Date: Friday 17/5/2002

For the Fruitcake fans of Newcastle, things are looking promising. Following the group's split last year, Darren Fewins has been busy putting together a new outfit called Express. The group will retain members of Fruitcake's rhythm section, who join drummer Brad Elliot and bassist Chris ...

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Longer Lunch

Longer Lunch


Publication Date: Wednesday May 15, 2002
Artist: Marcia Hines
Event: The Supper Club
Venue: Wandin Valley Estate
Event Date: Saturday 18/5/2002

Now entering its sixth year, the Lovedale Long Lunch will become even longer this year. The lunch will continue into the night for the first time with the introduction of The Supper Club, an evening of fine food, wine and music on Saturday. A concert will feature a number of big-name Australian ...

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Gourmet Choice

Gourmet Choice


Publication Date: Wednesday May 15, 2002
Artist: Kaleidoscope
Venue: The Cambridge Hotel
Event Date: Sunday 19/5/2002

When it came to choosing a title for their debut album, the members of Kaleidoscope didn't have to search too far for inspiration. The band's vocalist Kylie Cowling was inspiration enough. Titled Deli Girl, the album pays homage to Cowling's day-time career - and the band felt it ...

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Beautiful Girls Blend in

Beautiful Girls Blend in


Publication Date: Wednesday May 15, 2002
Artist: The Beautiful Girls
Venue: Northern Star Hotel
Event Date: Sunday 19/5/2002

BECK managed to successfully cross country blues with hip hop so there is no reason why Sydneysiders The Beautiful Girls can't do the same. With influences ranging from the Beastie Boys to Lightnin' Hopkins, the trio has put together a real mixed bag of an album. Its debut album ...

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Singers Join Up For Luna


Publication Date: Wednesday May 15, 2002
Artist: Luna
Venue: CBD
Event Date: Wednesday 15/5/2002

PUT together two of the most beautiful voices in Newcastle and you end up with Luna, a new duo made up of DyMyR and Bernadette Lannen. Both are well known faces on the local music scene, DyMyR the host of Creative Juice at the Lass O'Gowrie and Lannen a member of Irish act Erin. But the two ...

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Love Your Work, Slim Music Never Just a Job for Country Icon

Love Your Work, Slim Music Never Just a Job for Country Icon


Publication Date: Wednesday May 15, 2002
Artist: Slim Dusty, Anne Kirkpatrick
Venue: Western Suburbs Leagues Club
Event Date: Saturday 18/5/2002
Author: Jade Lazerevic

IF there is one person who truly makes music for the love of it, it would have to be iconic country star Slim Dusty. Born in Kempsey in 1927, the ageing star has produced 103 albums in his career. Last year he released his latest album Travellin' Still ... Always Will with daughter Anne ...

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World Class Brass Band

World Class Brass Band


Publication Date: Wednesday May 15, 2002
Artist: Grimethorpe Colliery Band
Venue: Newcastle Panthers
Event Date: Wednesday 5/6/2002

If you loved the film Brassed Off! then you won't want to miss a very special event coming to ClubNova Newcastle next month. Regarded as the world's most famous brass band, the Grimethorpe Colliery Band will return to Australia for a series of shows around the country. Since its ...

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Dance Troupe Flexing Muscles

Dance Troupe Flexing Muscles


Publication Date: Wednesday May 15, 2002
Artist: The Sydney Hotshots
Venue: Newcastle Panthers
Event Date: Saturday 1/6/2002

LOVE him or hate him, there's no denying that Clinton Barter has the pecs to impress. The Temptation Island love rat is back on the mainland and has been recruited by one of Sydney's premier dance troupes to join them on the Muscles In Motion Tour. The Sydney Hotshots performed at ...

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