Looking back on the Ron Asheton Benefit in Sydney

Written by The Barman on 04 April 2014.

On December 6, 2013, some of Sydney's best-known rock and roll stalwarts gathered to celebrate the life of Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton, who passed away in 2009. 

Dirty Rotten Imbeciles hit Oz and NZ

Written by The Barman on 04 April 2014.

For the past 30 years, Dirty Rotten Imbeciles (aka D.R.I.) have built themselves a legacy as the epitome of the original aggressive, hardcore-punk thrash sound. The original pioneers of 'crossover thrash' are not only returning to Australia for the first time in 20 years but are making their long awaited debut on New Zealand shores.

The Sunnyboys live in Sydney

Written by The Barman on 03 April 2014.

Photos by Emmy Etie

Enmore Theatre - March 29, 2014

Richard Burgman was adamant when he bounced up to the microphone before a note was played and declared that the Sydney show would be the Sunnyboys' last. Who could blame him if he meant their final gig ever rather than the end of the tour. Informed sources say it's not the case and that the Sunnyboys will live on.

Hard-Ons re-recruit Keish for 30th birthday bashes

Written by The Barman on 03 April 2014.

Those pop-punk-metal-psych-whatever legends the Hard-Ons are having a 30th birthday party and Australia (and anyone who wants to fly in from overseas) is invited.

New single: Jesus F Christ by HITS

Written by The Barman on 02 April 2014.

Steel Panther release new single

Written by The Barman on 02 April 2014.

The Scientists at The Factory Theatre, Marrickville

Written by The Barman on 01 April 2014.

Expectations are one thing. Outcomes are another. The Scientists reformation (as in 35th anniversary of the original line-up) show at Sydney’s Factory Theatre failed to deliver for any number of reasons.

The Scientists with Pro Tools at The Governor Hindmarsh in Adelaide

Written by Robert Brokenmouth on 01 April 2014.

Pro Tools were bloody good. Drums bass guitar. Bassist I've seen before. Guitar is now Pete 'the Stud', who is a ridiculously talented, good natured show off. And damn good value. See them if they come to town, track them down and invite them if that society wedding promises to be a bit dreary.

New Podcast: Bob Short's Complete History of Rock and Roll

Written by The Barman on 31 March 2014.

Sydney's First Punk, Bob Short, is getting into the podcasting thing. Here's his first effort, an idiosyncratic trip through rock and roll's back pages. It will be a regular feature, updated via our RSS feed and available through iTunes. We'll post those links when they're live. Have a listen below.