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Since joining forces six years ago, sisters Sam, Mollie and Brooke, of The McClymonts fame, have dominated the Country music world in Australia and are quickly becoming the talk of the industry in the U.S. The trio recently toured the album Wrapped Up Good in America and is back in Australia to tour the release of another album, Two Worlds Collide … Sam McClymont tells us about the band’s whirlwind success and touring schedule …

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Hot on the heels of a hectic year of performing, Casey Donovan will showcase her unique style and voice at the Saltwater Freshwater Festival on 26 January 2012. Read more

Wendy Matthews couples her sublime voice with iconic singer songwriter and long time friend, Glenn Shorrock, for a night of pure musicality in An Evening with Wendy Matthews and Glenn Shorrock Read more

Six good friends coming together to create music crafted from their many different individual influences and inspirations. The result is ferocious. From Springsteen to The Clash, Chuck Berry to the ease of a Jamaican Sunday, King Cannons play with ferocity and passion but maintain a certain chill that exudes classic cool. Band member Luke says the group is really looking forward to FOTSUN in December … Read more

The GTHO’s was named after the legendary Australian Muscle car – the Falcon.

 

 

 

 

 

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Trevor Brown’s lifelong passion for music is so prevailing, he believes if everyone played music in some form, then Australia’s national mental health bill would be much smaller!

 

 

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We sit down with Galleri, the six piece band from Green point who bring mainstream music to its knees with their earthy, cool and new style of music.
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Local musician Lee Murray talks to Amy Heague from Focus about his career, family life and the state of live music here in the Manning Great Lakes – which is well and truly alive.
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Holly Rankin is a young singer/songwriter who has a deep appreciation for the area she grew up in and the people who have influenced her music. Focus speaks with Holly as she prepares to launch her CD and do a string of shows along the East Coast of Australia with her band ‘Desire the Horse’.
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Fresh home from the Tamworth Country Music Festival are the Dirtroad Cowgirls. We speak with Angelika Booth from the band about how their style of music developed.
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The Beautiful Girls are about to embark on their East Coast Australian tour and will see Queen Elizabeth Park on Australia Day 2010. Friendly front man, Mat McHugh stops by for chat about making beautiful music.
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Bertie Blackman is one of the newest up and coming musicians to grace our radio waves. She is getting rave reviews on the music circuit, and if you have not heard of her yet, you will soon. We speak with Bertie as she heads to the east coast.
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Bluejuice are one of Australia’s up and coming bands and are currently making their way around the country to promote their ‘Broken Leg’ Tour. Lauren Charlton calls in for a chat with the band.
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Local musician Shane Mcleay has reignited his recording career with his latest album Odyssey. One song has already been picked for a movie soundtrack, and the future is looking bright …

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James Johnston is one of the rising musical talents from the Manning Valley. Combining school with a part-time musical career for several years, his laid back attitude and positive mindset are becoming his trademarks. Being in show business from an early age is proving to be an asset in his chosen career. He is about to embark on many new musical adventures.

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