Tag: "Ben Kweller"

Harvest 2012 Rumour Roundup
4 Comments. 4,275 Views. Posted 22 May 2012 @ 4:10pm.
Looking back, last year's Harvest lineup was nothing short of fucking awesome. And despite a few logistical mishaps in the inaugural Melbourne leg, the festival established itself as one of the giants on the calendar. As a result, expectations are running high for this year's instalment. Let's take a look at who might be gracing the lush surrounds of Werribee Mansion. First up, we can rule out... Read More
Ben Kweller To Perform On A Tram
0 Comments. 1,628 Views. Posted 6 Mar 2012 @ 9:44am.
  Remember when the queen visited Melbourne and hopped on a tram? It was pretty dull, eh? Perhaps she should have taken a leaf out of Ben Kweller's book and brought a six-string with her. Because that's exactly what the American songwriter will be doing this afternoon! After crushing it at The Hi-Fi last night, Ben will be sticking around town to perform what will most likely be the best... Read More
The Barebones
0 Comments. 1,176 Views. Posted 24 Feb 2012 @ 6:52am.
  Like superheroes, every band needs their origin story. So, from which crucible did Melbourne's The Barebones burst forth? Why, from the remnants of much-missed guitar pop-rock combo The Suits, who had a pretty decent run indeed. "We were fairly successful," singer/guitarist Matt Simmons says.  "Then we split up and I went away for a few years. I just wrote and wrote and wrote.... Read More
Ben Kweller Announces 2012 Tour
0 Comments. 2,655 Views. Posted 13 Dec 2011 @ 9:30am.
One of the most adored contemporary US songwriters has announced his return to Australia, with Ben Kweller hitting our shores for a whirlwind tour this March. Ben is no stranger to our fair country, visiting many times over the course of his golden career - winning an ever-devout fanbase in the process.   The tour will follow hot on the heels of the release of the much anticipated new album... Read More
Ben Folds Rocking Australian Suburbs
0 Comments. 2,436 Views. Posted 19 May 2011 @ 9:43am.
Musician and rock geek supreme, Ben Folds is set to thrill Melbourne this Friday. Tickets are still available for all his shows, but you'd better get in quick if you're a Melbourne fan, because they're almost gone. Starting off at the Royal Theatre in Canberra last week Ben Folds and his four piece group of minstrels have been rolling up the east coast, playing to ecstatic crowds at every show.... Read More
Ben Kweller
0 Comments. 975 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:23am.
Ben Kweller might just be the nicest person I’ve ever interviewed. Right at the beginning of our chat, he opens up to me and tells me that he has to go to his wife’s grandmother’s funeral tomorrow, creating a sense of intimacy that you rarely expect from phone conversations. His soft, melodic voice is simply a pleasure, and I feel like we’re friends already, somehow. As... Read More
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