Category: Gig Reviews

National Folk Festival 2024 even bigger than 2023?  See you there!

National Folk Festival 2024 even bigger than 2023?  See you there!

Report and pictures by John P. Harvey. Yes, it’s that time again — that prince of festivals, the National Folk ...
National Folk Festival 2022

National Folk Festival 2022

Review and pictures by John P. Harvey. After a three-year interval, the National Folk Festival returned to Epic this Easter ...
[REVIEW] Canberra treasure CJ SHAW launches album "All Sorts"

[REVIEW] Canberra treasure CJ SHAW launches album “All Sorts”

CJ Shaw album launch — Belconnen Arts Centre — Saturday, 2 April 2022 — review by Anthony Plevey Like many ...
Fred Smith and friends — The Playhouse — Thursday 17 February

Fred Smith and friends — The Playhouse — Thursday 17 February

The Canberra Theatre Centre played generous host on Thursday evening to Fred Smith’s Welcome Concert to Aid Recently Arrived Afghan ...
REVIEW: Nora, Suli, AVA Martina @ Smith's Alternative

REVIEW: Nora, Suli, AVA Martina @ Smith’s Alternative

Nora, Suli, and AVA Martina gig review - 6 August - by Rory McCartney AVA Martina Accompanying herself on acoustic ...
Face to Face With The Spooky Men’s Chorale — Saturday 1 May — Gungahlin College Theatre

Face to Face With The Spooky Men’s Chorale — Saturday 1 May — Gungahlin College Theatre

The characteristics that contribute to The Spooky Men’s Chorale’s wonderful silliness are many and varied, ranging from postures of contemplation ...
[Gig Review] E-Gads! They're back! With as many instruments as they've had years performing - The Gadflys @ Smith's Alternative, 6 March

[Gig Review] E-Gads! They’re back! With as many instruments as they’ve had years performing – The Gadflys @ Smith’s Alternative, 6 March

Review by Rory McCartney The Gadflys were channeling a bit of the Derelict look, taking the stage in a kaleidoscope ...
[Gig Review] A wealth of Canberra musical riches shine at Underground Roots and Reggae – The Basement, 5 Feb (with bonus state-of-the-industry rant!)

[Gig Review] A wealth of Canberra musical riches shine at Underground Roots and Reggae – The Basement, 5 Feb (with bonus state-of-the-industry rant!)

Review by David Caffery Instinctual excitement filled our ride to The Basement. It was like the Golden Years again, edging ...
[Gig Review] Waves of sound pound Canberra Theatre as Ocean Alley and Seaside celebrate the return of the live show

[Gig Review] Waves of sound pound Canberra Theatre as Ocean Alley and Seaside celebrate the return of the live show

Review by Rory McCartney Four-piece indie band Seaside from Byron Bay reputedly has a dream-pop vibe. However, the PA setup ...
[Gig Review] Have chair, will travel; how the SummerSalt Festival @ Commonwealth Park (Saturday, 27 February) conquered COVID

[Gig Review] Have chair, will travel; how the SummerSalt Festival @ Commonwealth Park (Saturday, 27 February) conquered COVID

Review by Rory McCartney In an unusual - or perhaps, given the times, usual - COVID related requirement, we all ...