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They Told Us That You Can't Always Get What You Want

They Told Us That You Can't Always Get What You Want


Publication Date: Monday March 3, 2003
Artist: The Rolling Stones
Venue: Sydney Superdome
Event Date: Saturday 22/2/2003

But when The Rolling Stones rocked into the Sydney Superdome last Saturday, 17,000 fans got everything they wanted and more. Performing in front of a sell out crowd, at least three generations of fans were prepared to experience two of the most memorable hours of their lives. The band kicked in ...

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Rockin' All Over the World

Rockin' All Over the World


Publication Date: Monday March 3, 2003
Artist: Status Quo, The Radiators
Venue: Newcastle Panthers
Event Date: Thursday 24/4/2003

And that's exactly what UK stalwarts Status Quo plan to do after kicking off its latest world tour in February. Covering South America, Europe and the US, the tour will also see the band return Down Under in April. Formed in the early 70s, Status Quo became one of the biggest names in the ...

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Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson in One Show?

Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson in One Show?


Publication Date: Monday March 3, 2003
Artist: Donella Plane, Bruce McCumstie
Event: The Dolly Parton Tribute Show
Venue: Belmont 16ft Sailing Club
Event Date: Saturday 29/3/2003

It sounds too good to be true and in some respects it is. But country music fans will no doubt be eager to see two of the Hunter Region's most popular country music stars as they pay tribute to two of country's legends. Starring Donella Plane and Bruce McCumstie, The Dolly Parton ...

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Feeder - Comfort In Sound

Feeder - Comfort In Sound


Publication Date: Monday March 3, 2003
Artist: Feeder

Smashing Pumpkins mashed with Radiohead. That's probably the most accurate description of UK act Feeder, a duo which has just released its forth album Comfort In Sound. Judging by the title, that is exactly what the band has sought following the death of drummer Jon Lee who committed suicide ...

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The Rise and Rise of Brindle

The Rise and Rise of Brindle


Publication Date: Monday March 3, 2003
Artist: Brindle
Venue: The Cambridge Hotel
Event Date: Wednesday 12/3/2003

Brindle took to the stage on Janaury 19, it shared the bill with the likes of Queens of the Stone Age and PJ Harvey. No, the band hadn't experienced a sudden of overnight success. Brindle was one of 10 independent acts from Brisbane picked to perform on the Gold Coast Big Day Out's ...

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Sydney Punksters

Sydney Punksters


Publication Date: Monday March 3, 2003
Artist: Peabody
Venue: The Cambridge Hotel
Event Date: Saturday 8/3/2003

As the third drummer for Sydney punksters Peabody, Graeme Stanley considers himself to be somewhat of a musical equivalent of Liz Taylor. ``It's been a tale of many drummers which I always hate because it kind of makes me feel like the third wife,'' Stanley said. ``It's like ...

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Ben Kweller

Ben Kweller


Publication Date: Monday March 3, 2003
Artist: Ben Kweller, Ben Lee, Ben Folds
Venue: Civic Theatre
Event Date: Sunday 16/3/2003

"It's funny because I'm only 21 years old but I feel like I have so much experience, it's the funniest thing," Kweller said."I've been performing on stage since I was 12, writing since I was seven and I got my first guitar when I was 10, so I feel like a bit of ...

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Support Win for Mickeyfin

Support Win for Mickeyfin


Publication Date: Monday March 3, 2003
Artist: Mickyfin, Rocket Science
Venue: University - Bar on the Hill
Event Date: Thursday 13/3/2003

Local band Mickeyfin will go out with a bang next week before taking a lengthy break away from the live scene.The four piece will support Melbourne's Rocket Science during its show at Newcastle University's Bar On the Hill next Thursday. The band will then farewell bassist Stew Taylor ...

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A Love For 80's Music

A Love For 80's Music


Publication Date: Monday March 3, 2003
Artist: Genshen
Venue: University - Bar on the Hill
Event Date: Wednesday 12/3/2003

A LOVE for 80s music was the backbone for the creation of Brisbane band Genshen. The four piece, which is enjoying Triple J airplay with the track Nothing Quite Like This, was founded in 1997 by Gillian Bright and Quentin Brown. With Brown's love of underground acts like The Smiths and ...

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