The artistThe book Tonic. That's the predominant word that comes to mind when I consider The Dust of Uruzgan. Once in a while something happens along that is kairos - the exact thing that is needed at a particular time. Fred Smith's heartwarming book is one of those. My connection with Fred is as a… Continue reading Artist Profile: Fred Smith
Melbourne-based tattoo artist, Benjamin Suski: scroll down for more information When I was growing up, having a tattoo was a sign of membership to the underbelly of society: the hoodlums and nasties that frequented jails and motorcycle gangs. I knew people with prison-style self-done tattoos of blue ink (spelling L O V E and H… Continue reading On Fashion
Juice Newton in 1981 Sequentially-random scrolling1 through YouTube + Ultimate Guitar led me to this song. The simple chords and structure make it a joy to play, and Juice Newton's angelic voice is divine. (Juice's release is not the original: according to Wikipedia, although not the first recording/release, the honour of the first version to… Continue reading Angel of the Morning
Michael's albums: perfect for a relaxed evening around a campfire, catching up with friends ... or for any other time of the day or night, when a mellow mood is sought. We first met Michael Waugh three years ago, when he was our designated muso to billet for our local Folkie. An established teacher of… Continue reading Artist Profile: Michael Waugh
One of my closest friends married a man who plays music. He and I create magic when we jam - our fingers fly over our guitars and our voices harmonise and my friend videos us for posterity, ie. so we can all have a good laugh at a later date. He has also built his… Continue reading Kath’s Song
Jan Marshall sits at the front of an intimate group, no more than ten in all. The fire provides warmth on the cold winter’s day, building the atmosphere in the rustic setting of The Book Wolf’s Goldfields-era red-brick walls. Jan describes herself as a Romance Scam Survivor, her book detailing her experiences of being… Continue reading Modern Fairytales
My Musings to Musos Dear Musician, I’m enjoying your set. I’m enjoying listening to live music in the tent on the green, which is slightly overwarm and stuffy. I choose to sit here despite the lack of breeze so that I can see you more clearly. When… Continue reading “Music To Knit To”
AKA How do I summarise myself, my life and my influences in 100 words? Lloyd Probal As someone who finds my full-time work at best a pleasant distraction, and at worst a stultifying block to what… Continue reading Brilliant Bios
The man waiting for me tells the story of his life through the pictures on his body. He watches as I park the car in his driveway and greets me with a gruff g’day. I’ve driven from my work in a regional town through the Australian bush, and I arrive with a deep peace instilled… Continue reading Foreign Languages
Every once in a while, yet all too rarely, I discover a book that resonates so deeply with me it seems to be telling my story. It reflects my soul and the limitless inner spaces in which it resides. ”Returning Home” by Lara Bardsley is one of these books. Released in 2017, this beautiful publication… Continue reading “Returning Home”
